With countless liters of beer flowing and thousands of meals served, Oktoberfest is a logistical marvel that showcases how innovative solutions meet overwhelming demand.

The Old Munichburg Association will soon host its 24th Annual Oktoberfest, bringing with it the return of live music performances, food and drinks, a dachshund derby and costume contest, the Mid-Mo Old Car Club car show,

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Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival. Thousands of beer lovers celebrated in the Munich fairground as the first to clink their mugs during the world’s largest folk festival.

Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter when he inserts the tap into the first keg at noon on Saturday

October is just a few weeks away and that means the annual German celebration known as Oktoberfest will make its return in multiple locations across San Diego County.

Schroeder's on Front Street in San Francisco has been hosting Oktoberfest celebrations. But this year, the party is not just bigger - it's taken over the entire block.

Whether you're in it for the stein hoisting, giant pretzels or hand-crafted German beer, the Pensacola area is full of Oktoberfest celebrations.