Oktoberfest trivia
Oktoberfest Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Bavarian locals originally created the very first Oktoberfest to celebrate what event?
The event began in 1810 to honor the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese, whose name still graces the festival grounds, Theresienwiese.
German brewers crafted the traditional Oktoberfest beer, Märzen, in spring to do what?
Brewing was historically banned in summer due to high fire risks and airborne bacteria. Märzen was brewed extra strong in March and stored in cold caves until fall.
Female Oktoberfest attendees traditionally tie their apron bows on a specific side to signal what?
When wearing a traditional dirndl, tying the apron bow on the right indicates the wearer is taken, while a bow on the left signals she is single.
Oktoberfest servers pour beer into the Maß, a heavy glass holding what exact volume?
The traditional dimpled glass mug, or Maßkrug, weighs about 1.3 kilograms when empty. When filled with a liter of beer, it weighs over five pounds.
Munich's mayor, the festival host, officially opens Oktoberfest by doing what?
At noon on opening day, the mayor strikes a tap into the first wooden barrel and shouts "O'zapft is," which translates to "It is tapped" in Bavarian.
Munich's mayor officially kicks off the Oktoberfest celebration by performing what action?
The mayor strikes the barrel with a wooden mallet and shouts "O'zapft is," a Bavarian phrase meaning "It is tapped." No beer is served until this happens.
The famous Oktoberfest festival actually begins its massive annual run during which month?
The 16-day festival was shifted to September to take advantage of longer, warmer days, allowing visitors to enjoy the outdoor beer gardens comfortably.
Oktoberfest attendees often order the Radler, a popular drink mixing beer with what?
The word Radler translates to "cyclist" in German. It was reportedly invented in 1922 to stretch dwindling beer supplies for a large group of thirsty bikers.
German beer festival Oktoberfest primarily takes place during which month?
Originally held in October, the 16-day festival was moved up to September in later years to take advantage of warmer weather and longer daylight hours.
Official rules require the beer served at Munich's Oktoberfest to originate from where?
To be designated as authentic Oktoberfestbier, the brew must come from one of only six historic breweries operating inside Munich's boundaries.