The most important word at the Oktoberfest that you must be able to pronounce in Bavarian is, of course, the “Maß”. The a is pronounced short and the ß like a double S, i.e. “MaSS”.

After more than two years of construction, the facility covering more than three football fields is opening Friday for a soft ...

Lederhosen are a type of leather shorts that have become a symbol of Bavarian culture. Originally worn by farmers and workers ...

If you’ve found yourself unable to travel to Germany for Oktoberfest this year, the Bay Area has you covered with events and celebrations designed to provide a slice of the traditional Bavarian ...

To be more specific, Oktoberfest was born in the city of Munich, stemming from the wedding of Princess Therese von ...

Germany boasts a rich cultural heritage, and one of its most visually striking aspects is its German costume tradition. From ...

Tulsa Oktoberfest was judged to be the No. 1 U.S. Oktoberfest celebration in USA Today’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The biggest local Oktoberfest, held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, features a plethora of live music performances. The No. 1 North American German dancing group, SG Edelweiss, will be ...

The Golden Gate Bavarian Club performs a dance at a previous year’s Redwood City Oktoberfest. Courtesy Redwood City Events from HopeInsite. It’s time to iron your lederhosen, build up your ...