When is Oktoberfest in 2013?

Oktoberfest 2013 runs from Saturday, September 21st through Sunday, October 6th. 

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest, spelt Octoberfest within the United States, is an annual beer festival held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The 16-day event runs from the end of September into the first weekend of October. Founded in 1810, Oktoberfest has become an integral part of Bavarian culture. With 6+ million people attending Oktoberfest every year, it is the world's largest fair. 

Over 7 million liters of beer are consumed during Oktoberfest, which also offers traditional Bavarian food such as Hendl (chicken), Schweinebraten (roast pork), Schweinshaxe (grilled ham hock), Wurstl (sausage), Knodel (potato/bread dumpling), and Kasespatzle (cheese noodles). 

There are other Oktoberfest celebrations held at various cities throughout the world, all of which are modeled after the original Munich event.