August has arrived, and the return of every Salt Lake City, Utah, skier’s favorite Bavarian-themed celebration is almost here. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Snowbird’s historic Oktoberfest begins, ...

In Germany, the world’s largest Oktoberfest celebration will pack Munich’s beer halls from Sept. 20 through Oct. 5. But in the Bay Area, the celebrations go on for weeks, running right up to Halloween ...

You don’t have to travel to Munich to enjoy the best Oktoberfest beers, including NA takes on the traditional German beer. In Munich, Oktoberfest is a folk celebration of German food, beer and culture ...

Beginning in September, grocery and liquor store shelves begin to be populated by a host of different Oktoberfest offerings from various breweries across the globe. The tradition known as Oktoberfest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Don Tse is a beverage alcohol writer covering business and innovation. An estimated 6.5 million liters (1.7 million gallons) of ...

Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities ...

Oktoberfest is a time to celebrate the burgeoning fall weather, sample German beers, cuisine, and, of course, don some festive lederhosen while doing it. Whether you are hoping to celebrate with ...

It’s finally autumn, when pumpkin-spiced everything rears its orange-hued (and occasionally tasty) head and millions of people turn to Google with the query “Why is Oktoberfest held in September?” ...