Its October and we live in Munich, Germany. Its time for Oktoberfest! Funny thing, Oktoberfest actually started in September. It is the largest folk festival in the world. It goes for two weeks and this year it started on Saturday September 26th. On the opening day there is a parade by the Oktoberfest fair ground and then the official drinking begins when the mayor of Munich taps the first large wooden keg.

Adelaide and I went with a married couple friends of ours. We all went on Wednesday, Sept. 30. We arrived around 6 pm and left a little before 10 pm. It was a fun time.

So what is Oktoberfest. Well, it takes place at this large field/park called Theresienweise. I am not exactly sure how big it is, but it is pretty big. Maybe it is around 3/4 a mile wide and 1-2 miles long. The different breweries each put up a big “tent”. These “tents” aren’t really what I though of. They are pretty much huge gyms. They take a month or two to build them up and they hold around 5,000 people, some tents more and some less. Inside there lots of talbes with benches and in the middle, on a raised area, is the band. In there tents, they serve the beer and food. Usually typical Bavaiian yummies such as huge pretzels, roasted chicken/duck/beef/pork, french fries, and other stuff. Adelaide’s boss gave up a gift certificate for a free half a chicken. It was delicious! The waiter thought we were weird since we didn’t order any beer. We asked for an apfelscholre(a bubble apple juice drink), but he said the only drink they serve is beer.

We ate roasted chicken here. yum yum

Inside the "tent"

The rest of Oktoberfest is pretty much a large carnival, but they have some intense rides. We went on a ride that we sat in swing seats and the ride spin around but then it went really high up. It was awesome. It was dark, so we had an amazing view of all the Oktoberfest lights and all of Munich. I loved it and I screamed a lot. My favorite ride was this old traditional Bavarian looking sit-down carousel ride that also rocked back and forth. As the ride went, they had a live band playing Bavarian music. It was neat.

Traditional lederhosen

Tradtional Bavarian dresses

A gingerbread heart. everyone has one at Oktoberfest

Roasted almonds are the best.

We had a great time. If we are around here next year, we will definitely go again.

good/bye!