Oktoberfest celebrations with beer gardens, oompah bands and dancing along with German food, from Wienerschnitzel and bratwurst to sauerkraut and German pastries, are happening across San Diego County ...

Sep. 16—POTTSVILLE — Yuengling beer, stuffed pretzels and the "oompah" sound of a German band transported Tom Mangold back to Germany on Saturday during Oktoberfest in the city's downtown. "I've been ...

The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 in Munich, Germany, to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. But a good party is a good party so it was decided the event would be ...

The German tradition called Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Texas for generations. The Volksfest, or "people's festival," features traditional German food and drink, dancing, and of course, lots of ...

Enjoy a variety of German beers, food and music during the 11-day Glendale Heights Oktoberfest, opening Thursday, Sept. 14. Experience live entertainment every day including strolling German "Oompah" ...

Jul. 8—Around this time of year, 50 years or so back, tens of thousands of visitors would descend on Barnesville for the Bavarian Summer Festival in Lakewood Park. Billed as the Oktoberfest in July, ...

Unsurprisingly, the South’s favorite European-feeling town hosts one of the most authentic Oktoberfests in the South. Filled with traditional German music, dancing, food, and bier, the Helen ...

A 25-year-old man who disappeared at a traditional German oompah band festival has been found dead in a lake. Police identified the young man as Tobias Dreiseitel, who vanished at the Brass Wiesn ...

JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Michigan might be some 4,300 miles for Bavaria, but the Oktoberfest celebration of German culture and heritage knows no true national boundaries. No matter where you are, there ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Few cultural experiences compare to your first Oktoberfest. Dating back to 1810 and now the world's largest folk festival, it ...

Listening to one of Finnish metal band Korpiklaani's frantic songs is like being tackled by a frisky Finnish Lapphund — it's not subtle, but it sure is likable. The band's music fuses humppa (a ...