Oktoberfest
Bavarian beer gathering
Oktoberfest is an annual festival in Munich, Germany, running from late September into October.
The world's largest beer festival, it features massive tents serving traditional German beer, food, and music.
The name now applies to similar celebrations elsewhere: The town's Oktoberfest draws thousands every year.
Attendees often wear traditional Bavarian dress—lederhosen and dirndls.
Brass rhythm pattern
- polkaBouncy partnered folk step
- brass bandHorn and percussion ensemble
- accordionBellows-driven reed instrument
- tubaLowest brass instrument
dancing · sing-along · bandstand · folk music · traditional songs · trumpet · clarinet · waltz
German minced-pork sausage
- pretzelKnotted salted bread
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
- gingerbread heartSpiced cookie shaped lovingly
Lebkuchen · mustard · roasted almonds · radish · cheese · pork knuckle · roast chicken
Southeastern German state
- HofbräuhausRenowned Munich beer hall
- fairgroundsExhibition and amusement venue
- beer tentsTemporary drinking pavilions
- opening ceremonyFormal start of event
Large lidded mug
- literVolume measurement unit
- hopsBittering agent for ale
- maltSprouted grain for brewing
- lagerCold-conditioned beer
brewery · draft · foam · prost · toast · keg · tent · alcohol
Noisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- convivialityWarm, sociable good cheer
- feastingEating sumptuously together
- toastingBrowning by heat
camaraderie · crowded · boisterous · festive · laughter · singing · clinking · celebration
Waist-tied protective garment
- suspendersShoulder straps for trousers
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- felt hatCompressed wool headpiece
- checkered shirtTop with square pattern
knee socks · bodice · petticoat · traditional dress · Alpine · accessories · braids · edelweiss
Travels aboard something
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- Ferris wheelVertical rotating passenger circle
- roller coasterTrack with dramatic plunges
- amusementPleased entertainment state
games · attractions · booths · cotton candy · prizes · bumper cars · swing ride · lights
oompah
Brass rhythm pattern
- polkaBouncy partnered folk step
- brass bandHorn and percussion ensemble
- accordionBellows-driven reed instrument
tuba · dancing · sing-along · bandstand · folk music · traditional songs · trumpet · clarinet · waltz · drinking songs
bratwurst
German minced-pork sausage
- pretzelKnotted salted bread
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
gingerbread heart · Lebkuchen · mustard · roasted almonds · radish · cheese · pork knuckle · roast chicken
Bavaria
Southeastern German state
- HofbräuhausRenowned Munich beer hall
- fairgroundsExhibition and amusement venue
- beer tentsTemporary drinking pavilions
stein
Large lidded mug
lager · brewery · draft · foam · prost · toast · keg · tent · alcohol · golden
revelry
Noisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- convivialityWarm, sociable good cheer
- feastingEating sumptuously together
toasting · camaraderie · crowded · boisterous · festive · laughter · singing · clinking · celebration · togetherness
apron
Waist-tied protective garment
- suspendersShoulder straps for trousers
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- felt hatCompressed wool headpiece
checkered shirt · knee socks · bodice · petticoat · traditional dress · Alpine · accessories · braids · edelweiss · blouse
rides
Travels aboard something
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- Ferris wheelVertical rotating passenger circle
- roller coasterTrack with dramatic plunges
amusement · games · attractions · booths · cotton candy · prizes · bumper cars · swing ride · lights · crowds
- GermanGermany, Austria, Switzerland, German, Berlin
- German cultureBavaria, Bavarian, Berlin, Munich, Autobahn
- GermanyBerlin, Munich, Hamburg, Germany, German
- beer festivalbeer tent, beer tents, beer garden, beer hall, beer flight
- Cultural FestivalsChinese New Year, Diwali, Mardi Gras, Holi, Carnival of Venice
- Drink Tourismwine tours, wine trails, winery tours, vineyard tours, brewery tours
Oktoberfestsilent retreat
Voiceless contemplative gathering
funeral · wake · meditation session · hermitage · isolation
OktoberfestLent
Christian fasting season
Ramadan · temperance movement · Prohibition · AA meeting · sobriety
OktoberfestYom Kippur
Annual Jewish atonement observance
Good Friday · Ash Wednesday · Day of Atonement · Quaker meeting · monastic life
- oktoberfest beerBavarian autumn festival lager
- Oktoberfest tentLarge festival drinking pavilion