Folk festivals and customs in Europe and Germany-Munich October Oktoberfest

The Munich Oktoberfest was originally known as the "October Festival" and originated on October 12, 1810. Because the main beverage during this festival was beer, people habitually call it the Oktoberfest. Held in Munich, Germany from late September to early October every year, lasts for two weeks. It is the biggest event of the year in Munich and one of the three major beer festivals in the world.