Oktoberfest is under way in Germany. Held in Munich, the 189th Oktoberfest started this weekend and will attract revellers ...

Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th ...

A parade of thousands in traditional southern German costume paraded through Munich on Sunday morning to mark the second day ...

Tens of thousands of revelers marked the opening day of the 189th Oktoberfest. The celebration began Saturday and runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the fairground.

This dedication is reflected in the extraordinary reputation of Munich's Oktoberfest, which adheres to strict quality standards, including the famous Reinheitsgebot (German Beer Purity Law).

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg.

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A traditional Bavarian dancing group performs a dance on stage in a tent at the Octoberfest in Munich, Germany. While you might be able to celebrate a version of this traditional Bavarian festival ...

The Munich Brewers’ Association (which locals only half-jokingly refer to as the Beer Mafia) and the speakers of the Oktoberfest Landlords didn’t respond to requests for comment, but Stefan ...

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MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started ...

It runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents on the Theresienwiese fairground. About 6 million visitors are expected over the 16 ...