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Why is Oktoberfest Celebrated in September and not October?

BY Waleed Khan Sep 23, 2022. 10:05 pm

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Oktoberfest is a celebration celebrated in the fall with beer and other festivities.

Every year, people from all over the world congregate in Munich, Germany, and other locations, where they celebrate by drinking beer.

Why is Oktoberfest Celebrated in September and not October?

Even though the festival’s name is Oktoberfest, it actually begins in the middle of September and lasts until the first week of October every year.

The Validaily claims that the motivation is to benefit from September’s excellent weather and extended daylight hours.

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest is a festival that honours German culture via cuisine, music, and beer.

Time claims that the event first took place in 1810 to commemorate the marriage of Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen and the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig.

Munich residents participated in horseback riding and days of drinking during the original five-day festivity.

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Before turning into an annual festival that got bigger and more well-known throughout time, the occasion was first recognised as a celebration of the prince’s anniversary.

Before becoming an annual festival that got larger and more well-known throughout time, the event was formally celebrated as the prince’s anniversary.

Normally, the event lasts 16 days and ends on the first Sunday in October. If it continues into October 3, however, it may last 17 or even 18 days.

The celebration of the occasion has spread to the rest of the world as well.

How to celebrate Oktoberfest?

Anyone can celebrate Oktoberfest every year in a variety of ways.

The festival typically involves drinking a lot of beer, with beer halls and tents at the main celebration in Munich.

Additionally, there will be traditional Bavarian music, cuisine, and costume, including dirndls and lederhosen, at the event.

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