Oktoberfest | Definition, History, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · The festival originated on October 12, 1810, and it became hugely popular, leading U.S. cities to hold their own versions of the event. Learn more about Oktoberfest, including its history.
Oktoberfest - Wikipedia
WEBKronprinz Ludwig (1786–1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825–1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front …
The origin of Oktoberfest - HISTORY
WEBJul 20, 2010 · The origin of Oktoberfest. Bavarian Crown Prince Louis, later King Louis I of Bavaria, marries Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of...
What is Oktoberfest—and why is it actually in September?
WEBSep 22, 2023 · The original Oktoberfest was, in fact, held in October—on October 17, 1810, to be exact, in honor of the nuptials a few days earlier of Bavarian crown prince Ludwig and Princess Therese...
Historical foray through the history of the Wiesn - Oktoberfest.de
WEBEven though there were no beer tents or fairground rides on the Wiesn at the time, this was the birth of the Oktoberfest. Andreas Michael Dall'Armi received the city of Munich's first gold citizens' medal for the "invention" of the Oktoberfest in 1824.
The History of Oktoberfest: A Year-to-Year Timeline
WEBOct 6, 2013 · How Oktoberfest Started. The first Oktoberfest took place on Oct. 17, 1810, in Munich, to celebrate the marriage of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The newlyweds enjoyed the festivities so much, they suggested making it an annual event.
Oktoberfest History: The First and the Worst - TIME
WEBOct 12, 2015 · T hese days, Oktoberfest is a 16-day beer-for-all at Munich’s historic fairgrounds—but when it got its start 105 years ago, it was simply the world’s best wedding reception.
Oktoberfest origin and timeline - Student Center | Britannica.com
WEBThe Oktoberfest festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festival concluded five days later with a horse race held in an open area that came to be called Theresienwiese (“Therese’s green”).
Oktoberfest History: The first Oktoberfest in 1810 - Wiesnkini
WEBThe more than 200-year-old success story of the largest and greatest funfair of the world dates back to October 17, 1810, when a horse race was held in order to publicly celebrate the marriage between crown prince Ludwig and Therese Charlotte Luise Friederike Amalie von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
The History Of Oktoberfest In 46 Vintage Photos - All That's …
WEBApr 21, 2020 · Experience the history of Oktoberfest, beginning with the marriage of Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony on October 12, 1810. Oktoberfest went from a royal wedding celebration to a backdrop for Nazi propaganda to a globally-attended two-week party.