MUNICH — Bridie O'Halloran drank the first beer of her life at Oktoberfest. The 19-year-old Australian pronounced it “the best I've had” after finishing roughly a quarter of her liter (33 fluid ounce) ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a cartoonist and author who focuses on Visual Drinks Education. It’s Oktoberfest season, the happiest time of the year! The ...

Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival. Thousands of beer lovers celebrated in ...

While Oktoberfest was originally developed to honor the nuptials of German royalty, these days, the celebration is mostly focused on boozy revelry. But when Oktoberfest is in full swing, you may start ...

More than just a beer festival, Oktoberfest in Germany celebrates Bavarian culture with its rich history, traditions and festive atmosphere—with options for all ages. While you might be able to ...

Oktoberfest is a German tradition known worldwide for its beer, delicious food and celebration of German culture. It’s a chance to put aside differences, raise a glass and shout “Prost!” (That’s ...

Deutsches Haus opens its gates Friday for its annual Oktoberfest. During the festival’s three-weekend run, an expected 24,000 New Orleanians will come to celebrate by dressing in their finest Alpine ...

Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival. Thousands of beer lovers celebrated in ...