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Oktoberfest Festivities

by Allie Menzione

Oct 23, 2017

When you think of the world’s largest beer festival, held in Munich, Germany, you think of beer steins, bratwursts, lederhosen and … September? Many people confuse Oktoberfest as a festival held in its namesake month, October, but most of the festivities are actually held late September into the beginning of October.

This year’s festivities have come and gone, but you can still mark your calendar for next year with these top events. Don’t limit yourself to celebrations in Munich; the whole world loves to celebrate beer!

 

Munich, Germany

You can’t go wrong with the original and largest Oktoberfest in the world.

Dates: Sept. 22–Oct. 7

 

Blumenau, Brazil

Join this Oktoberfest celebration in Blumenau, Brazil, for a warmer version of the German tradition.

Dates: Oct. 4–22

 

Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada

This Canadian celebration is full of exciting events, performances and more. 

Dates: Oct. 5–13

 

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Join Cincinnati at its kooky version of Oktoberfest, including events like “The Running of the Wieners,” where dachshunds race to become the “King of the Weiner Dogs!”

Dates: Sept. 15–17

 

Brisbane, Australia

Don’t miss an Oktoberfest Down Under at Australia’s largest Oktoberfest celebration.

Dates: Oct. 6–8 and 13– 15

 

Denver, Colo., USA

Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Rocky Mountains; that extra elevation pairs nicely with a stein.

Dates: Sept. 22,–Oct. 7

 

— Allie Menzione, assistant digital coordinator

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