Oktoberfest, the world’s most famous beer festival , is no longer just a party for Germans. Globalization has these things and, today, the month of October waters thousands of liters of beer in a good list of cities throughout the wide world. Thanks to the celebrity of this German festival, its tradition is followed in many other places on the planet.
Next, we are going to review some of the most characteristic places where Oktoberfest is celebrated on the planet : Beer competition at the Oktoberfest.
The Munich Oktoberfest
We could say that the city of Munich hosts the headquarters of this sensational and long-awaited party from September 21 to Sunday October 6. In this way it celebrates its 185th edition and during the event the waiters wear the classic Bavarian costume and the beer flows in abundance.
The queen of all Oktoberfest kicks off with the opening party in Schottenhamel at 12 noon and the mayor of Munich is usually the one who has the privilege of having the first pitcher of beer followed by thousands upon thousands.
During the festival the tents are open on weekdays between 10 am and 10:30 pm and on weekends between 9 am and 10:30 pm. Without a doubt, plenty of time for the six million visitors to finish well.
Beer is the main protagonist and for the occasion a special beer is brewed, somewhat darker in color and stronger in graduation than the usual one.
The man/woman lives not only on beer, since the party is also enlivened with good German sausages, chicken, käsespätzle -a kind of noodles with cheese- and other Bavarian specialties.
In the official Oktoberfest calendar you will find all the information you need to enjoy the party without wasting time on logistics. You have the calendar as well as the location of all the tents that will be set up throughout the city to follow the party from the best places.
Oktoberfest in Barcelona
The tourist city of Barcelona is also not exempt from the German festival and from October 3 to 13 the Barcelona Oktoberfest will take place in Plaza Universo de La Fira, right next to Plaza España. During the days that the party lasts, a large tent is set up with a whole series of bars to enjoy beer mugs, live music and traditional food from the German region of Bavaria.
The party starts every day at 5 in the afternoon until 11 at night except on Fridays and Saturdays when it ends at 1 in the morning.
Hours: From October 3 to 13, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and until 1 a.m. on weekends.
Oktoberfest in Blumenau, Brazil
The German heritage in the city of Blumenau in Brazil can be seen in its houses, in the blonde hair of many of its inhabitants, in the conversations on the street and above all, German is breathed during the month of October when the Oktoberfest festivities begin. . This Brazilian city was founded in the mid-19th century by their German ancestors and they still speak the language and stay true to their roots.
Parades, concerts, beauty queens, rivers of beer and German food with exotic touches mix to the rhythm of samba and joy.
Open from October 9 to 27.
On the official page of the Oktoberfest in Blumenau you will find all the information about the schedule of activities and other data.
Octoberfest in Madrid
The traditional German festival is also celebrated in style in the Spanish capital in its fifth edition and is celebrated between October 24 and 26. On this occasion, the event takes place at the Center Palacio de Deportes of the Community of Madrid, also called the WiZink Center, near the Goya metro stop, in a gigantic tent that occupies a space of 4,000 square meters with tables that can be reserved for 4 or up to 8 people.
Get ready to enjoy good beer and traditional non-vegetarian German food: sausages, pâtés, knuckles and much more.
Open between the days of October 24 to 26 from 8 a.m. to dawn.
On the official page of the Oktoberfest in Madrid you will find all the information for table reservations and the different activities that take place during the party. You can buy tickets in advance through the web or go directly to the place.
Oktoberfest in Cincinnati, USA
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.
In Cincinnati, the most important Oktoberfest party in the United States is celebrated with an average of half a million inhabitants in each edition. Those who arrive in Cincinnati not only dedicate themselves to drinking and eating but also to playing games and competitions in a celebration that is presumed to be very fun.
As an example, women can participate in a competition dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes and carrying a few mugs of beer to cover a distance in the shortest possible time.
Beer and laughter always go hand in hand.
The festival takes place between September 20 and 22.
On the official website for Oktoberfest in Cincinnati you will find all the information you need to enjoy the party without wasting time on logistics.
Oktoberfest in Hong Kong
Since 1992, Hong Kong has been celebrating the traditional German festival where beers and sausages are the protagonists. For 10 editions now, the event has had its own music group called The Notenhobler who liven up the evening with their traditional Bavarian touch.
Without a doubt, the great German party with Asian touches can be a great travel experience if you are visiting Hong Kong.
The festival runs from November 17 to 27.
Hours: from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Every day they offer Happy Hour from 6 to 7 in the afternoon.
On the official page of the Oktoberfest in Hong Kong called Marco Polo German Bierfest you will find all the necessary information to enjoy the party without wasting time on logistical issues.
