When is Oktoberfest in 2017?

The dates of Oktoberfest in 2017 begins on Saturday, September 23rd and runs through Sunday, October 8th. 

What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest is the largest annual funfair in the world that is hosted in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and was founded in 1810. The festival lasts for 16-days every year, beginning in late September and running through the first weekend of October, with more than 6-million people visiting from around the world. The locals actually refer to the event as "Wiesn," which is short for the fairground's name of Theresienwiese. 

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).