Munich’s Oktoberfest—affectionately known as the "Wiesn"—is the world’s largest folk festival and takes place annually on the Theresienwiese in Munich. Its history began in 1810 with the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese. Since then, the festival has evolved into an international attraction, drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to Munich each year. Traditional festival tents, Bavarian music, traditional attire such as *Dirndls* and *Lederhosen*, fairground rides, and a host of culinary specialties define its unique atmosphere. The large beer tents are particularly famous; only beer from Munich’s traditional breweries is served there. For Oktoberfest, several Munich breweries produce a special beer that must have an original gravity of at least 13.5° Plato and an alcohol content of approximately 5.8 to 6.4 percent by volume. Highlights include the traditional grand entry of the festival hosts, the parade of traditional costumes and marksmen, and the official tapping of the first keg by the Mayor of Munich, accompanied by the famous cry "O’zapft is!" (It’s tapped!). Oktoberfest blends Bavarian tradition, conviviality, and modern festival culture, standing today as a globally recognized symbol of Munich and Bavaria.