Oktoberfacts

Oktoberfacts Oktoberfest HISTORY Germany 1810: Munich First Oktoberfest Celebrated the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig-who later became King Ludwig I– to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen 1811: Agricultural fair added 1818: Beer pubs included along with performers 1887: Lederhosen and dirndls become traditional costume 1938: Customary horse races dropped Oktoberfest TODAY September Starts in September because weather is milder 16-DAY Festival in Munich October always ending on the first Sunday in October 7,000,000+ people attend Mayor opens first keg The Beer 6 major Munich brewers: Hacker-Pschorr, Löwenbräu, Spaten, Hofbräuhaus, Augustiner, & Paulaner Traditional Oktoberfest Märzen Amber-gold lager, 6% alcohol Today's biers Lighter in color and body The Food Beef, chicken, veal, or pork wursts Sauerkraut, Pretzels potato salad, and cabbage Provided by: PENNINGTON CREATIVE PenningtonCreative.com Source: http://www.delawaresaengerbund.org/Oktoberfest/Origin.htm