Oktoberfest
If someone is planning to travel to Germany, Oktoberfest is a great feastival for 18-29 year olds. Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest; people from all over the world travel every year for the celebration. The festival annually runs for 16-18 days, ending on October 3th. According to History.com, the first Oktoberfest was over 200 years ago, when Bavarian Crown Prince Louis married Princess Therese Von Sachesen-Hildburghausen. The wedding was held in front of the city gates on a field, a famous field named Theresienwiese, named in honor of the crown princess. The event was concluded by horse racing, and the decision to repeat the festivities and horse led to the tradition. Today most people celebrate Oktoberfest to commemorate the history of Bavaria. The festival heavily involves drinks and food, the most traditional parts of Oktoberfest. People eat Sausages, Sauerkraut, pretzels, mashed potatoes, cucumber, and tomato salad. The most important drink is beer, more than 1 million gallons of beer are consumed annually at Oktoberfest. Many beer tents are set up across the campus, giving people the chance to try local and authentic German style beers. Oktoberfest.de talks about other activities happening at Oktoberfest, including attractions, traditional dress and music, the Wiesn landlords and Breweries, parades, and the “O’zapft is” opening ceremony. The event is a fun time for people of any age, people come from many different places to get a taste. The beer is for older people only but that shouldn't stop someone from bringing their kids. The fun activities and events can bring anyone, learn when Oktoberfest starts here.