Is there an Oktoberfest in the UK?

There are a whole host of events across the UK for Oktoberfest 2021 for you to enjoy. London Oktoberfest 2021 is back with several events in Dock X, Canada Water, on October 1 and 2, while they’re also doing a hybrid Halloween Oktoberfest Event in Walpole Park, Ealing, from 28 to 31 October.

Where is Germany’s most famous beer festival?

Munich
The Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst]) is the world’s largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Where is Oktoberfest celebrated in London?

FeatureNewsThe best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in London

  • Bierschenke at Blomfield Street (23 Sep-6 Nov 2021)
  • Canada Water and West Kensington (30 Sep-3 Oct)
  • Bierfest at Old Billingsgate Market (7-8 Oct)
  • Wunderbar!
  • Oktoberfest at Design District (1-10 Oct)
  • Brick Lane Bier Fest (29-31 Oct)

What is Oktoberfest Maidstone?

13th October to 14th October at Mote Park. The world famous Oktoberfest comes to Kent for a huge weekend of traditional Bavarian entertainment, food and drink. The most important date of Germany’s cultural calendar comes to the UK and arrives in Mote Park Maidstone this year for the very first time.

Where is Manchester Oktoberfest?

First Street
Manchester Oktoberfest/Location

What is special about Oktoberfest beer?

Also Oktoberfest beers are almost invariably lagers. These days, the beer served at the Munich festival is golden, slightly more so than Helles (another pale, German lager style), but brewed to a higher gravity, resulting in a beer with a higher alcohol content.

Why is Oktoberfest called Oktoberfest?

The name comes from the history of the Wiesn: The occasion for the first Oktoberfest in 1810 was the wedding of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen. On October 12th 1810 the festivities began and they ended on October 17th with a horse race.

Why is Oktoberfest celebrated?

The Oktoberfest tradition started in 1810 to celebrate the October 12th marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to the Saxon-Hildburghausen Princess Therese. The citizens of Munich were invited to join in the festivities which were held over five days on the fields in front of the city gates.