Started yesterday (19th of September to the 4th of October), Oktoberfest in Munich gives people the chance to drink some amazing German beers! Last year a pub near to me in Hastings held its Oktoberfest at the same time, but this year they are giving priority to the Hastings Tap Takeover (2nd to 4th October - website). Rumour has it that their Oktoberfest will be held soon.
As I said in my blog about Oktoberfest last year, Oktoberfest developed from October the 12th in 1810, which was a celebration for the wedding of Prince Regent Ludwig of Bavaria, later King Ludwig I, and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, with festivities continuing until the 17th. It was enjoyed so much that an event was organised the following year, but the event was cancelled from 1813 due to the Napoleonic War, returning in 1819. A number of Oktoberfests were cancelled later on during the 2 World Wars of the 20th century, but the start of the event had already been brought forward to September in 1872, basically to ensure that the weather was warmer, usually finishing on the first Sunday in October. More of the history of Oktoberfest is shared on their website. Prost! 🍺
Don't forget there are many things that can go wrong drinking alcohol, be aware of limits and potential physical, social, and legal factors. The drinkaware website offers advice, tools to help, where to get support and 'facts' that you may not be aware of. Stay safe folks! 👌
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