Oktoberfest is the world's largest folk festival ... the event continues to be a cultural cornerstone. By the late 19th century, it began to transform into how it is celebrated today.

When Bavarian Germany began celebrating Oktoberfest in the 19th century, they discovered that pretzels were the perfect accompaniment to the plentiful beer being served as part of the harvest ...

The Schottenhamel is the oldest Oktoberfest tent and the site of a ... who spent his vacations here when he was young. In the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, the Schottenhamel ...