Munich – Oktoberfest ‘98

I just read that after a two-year hiatus for Covid, Oktoberfest is back this year.

I am sure that will make lost of folks happy.

But are you surprised that Oktoberfest is actually in September? I know I was.

Before the Internet was up and running, I would reach out to local tourist bureaus’ when planning my trips abroad.

When the one in Germany sent me information about Oktoberfest I was baffled since I was planning a September visit.

But then I caught up with the history.

The first Oktoberfest was from October 12th – October 17th in 1810.

It was a celebration of the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Theresa of Sachsen-Hildburghausen.

It was such a big hit that they decided to make it a yearly event.

And move it to September when the weather is better. You’ve got to love that.

Enjoy!
PJ
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