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

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”.

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

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 ...

However, there is no dress code at the Oktoberfest, so any outfit is allowed for partying. Women can use bows on their dirndls (traditional Bavarian dresses) to indicate their relationship status.

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 ...

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 ...