Oktoberfest

Or Oc·to·ber·fest

[ok-toh-ber-fest]

noun

1. a traditional festival held each October in Munich, Germany.

2. any similar festival held usually in the autumn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oktoberfest¹

From German; October, fest

Example Sentences

Jessica, not her real name, said she was assaulted by someone who was trying to become a priest who had been drinking at a Bangor Cathedral Oktoberfest event in 2022.

From BBC

Kane has thrown himself into life in Munich, embracing the culture, trips to Oktoberfest, visiting supporters' clubs and taking German lessons, even if he has previously joked his kids will learn the language before him.

From BBC

Great America doubled down on seasonal events last year, adding an Oktoberfest alongside Tricks and Treats.

From Los Angeles Times

Millions of litres are consumed by millions of people at Oktoberfest's annual party, which takes place in September to October in Munich.

From BBC

Last year, Johnson played in the Bavarian city of Augsburg and Wolfe posted Instagram photos of the pair at Oktoberfest in Munich.

From Seattle Times

When To Use

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest is a traditional festival held in October in Munich, Germany. It’s the largest Volksfest, which combines a beer (or sometimes wine) festival and a traveling carnival.Despite its name, Oktoberfest usually starts in September and ends in early October.Oktoberfest can also refer to any similar fall festival, especially held in the United States and featuring beer and German foods.Example: My town’s Oktoberfest always features local German beers and foods from Karl’s German Kitchen.