What are the dates of Oktoberfest normally?
Dates
| Year | Dates | Special Features |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 17 Sep – 3 Oct | 17 days |
| 2017 | 16 Sep – 3 Oct | 18 days |
| 2018 | 22 Sep – 7 Oct | |
| 2019 | 21 Sep – 6 Oct |
How are Oktoberfest dates determined?
To figure out the formula for future Oktoberfest dates is easy: The fest always finishes on the first Sunday in October (unless the October 3rd German Unity holiday falls on the succeeding Monday or Tuesday then the fest wraps up on either day) and begins two weeks prior on the Saturday.
Has anyone died at Oktoberfest?
The Oktoberfest bombing (German: Oktoberfest-Attentat) was a far-right terrorist attack. On 26 September 1980, 13 people were killed (including the perpetrator) and more than 200 injured by the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) at the main entrance of the Oktoberfest festival in Munich, West Germany.
Why is Oktoberfest held in September?
Sadly, the 2020 festival was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, when Oktoberfest began in 1810, it did take place entirely in October, from the 12th to the 17th. As the festival got longer, the starting dates were moved into September because the days were longer and the weather was warmer.
What is the history of Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest, annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
Where is Oktoberfest?
Theresienwiese
Oktoberfest 2020/Location
How big is the Hacker tent at Oktoberfest?
Our revolving stage in the middle of the tent is a unique attraction at the Oktoberfest, and the openable roof in the back area on the gallery as well. From 2000 until 2004 Oscar Award winner Rolf Zehetbauer painted the tent’s interior on 13,000 square feet.
When is Oktoberfest 2022 and 2023 in Germany?
Oktoberfest 2021 – Saturday, September 18th – Sunday, October 3rd Oktoberfest 2022 – Saturday, September 17th – Monday, October 3rd (extended) Oktoberfest 2023 – Saturday, September 16th – Tuesday, October 3rd (extended) Oktoberfest 2024 – Saturday, September 21st – Sunday October 6th.
When is the opening day of Oktoberfest?
OPENING DAY | Oktoberfest opening day is always on a Saturday in mid (ish) September. At noon on this day, the Lord Mayor of Munich taps the first Oktoberfest keg and shouts, “O’zapft is!”
Who was the mayor of Oktoberfest in 1950?
Oktoberfest 1950 | The traditional opening ceremony was introduced with the first Oktoberfest keg being tapped by Mayor Thomas Wimmer. Oktoberfest 2010 | Oktoberfest celebrates its 200 th anniversary. Did you ever think we’d make it this far. I mean, is your wedding reception still going on?
