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Traditional German clothing represents the country’s glorious past and is one of the prominent aspects of folk festivals like Oktoberfest. Women's tracht, dirndl, is designed in modern styles for the...

In the corner of a Munich thrift store, a young traveler holds up a forest-green dirndl. She checks the price tag, pauses, then folds it back on the rack. A...

Fashion chronicles are filled with what may seem juicy incidents like Amanda Seyfried's Dior gown falling apart. It can happen to you if you casually book the wrong dress for...

Oktoberfest Music starts with lively Bavarian oom pah pah built on polka and marching band rhythms that dominate the early hours in Munich beer tents. Live brass bands and ritual...

Adelaide is among only a few locations in Australia to host the renowned Bavarian Festival. Oktoberfest became an important annual tradition of Bavarian culture in 1810 and was adopted by the city...

Oktoberfest in Saarland is not as large as the original Oktoberfest in Munich. It still offers a genuine celebration of Bavarian tradition. The festival includes parades, beer tents, Bavarian music,...

Oktoberfest in Oregon showcases the rich German tradition through two main events: Mount Angel Oktoberfest and Oaks Park Oktoberfest. Both festivals highlight German culture mixed with local flavors, featuring activities...

People who think Oktoberfest just means chugging beers in October are wrong. The festival is packed with many fun facts and secrets that will blow your mind. You will be...

Mountain Creek Oktoberfest, Germania Park Oktoberfest, Clark, and Morristown celebrations are a glimpse of events that celebrate the Bavarian Oktoberfest in NJ. Most of the events happen during October and...

California brings Bavarian flair to the West Coast by hosting Oktoberfest at multiple venues. The tradition began in 1970 when German immigrants in Big Bear revitalized their festive culture. They...

Oktoberfest 2025 attracted 6.5 million visitors over 16 days and generated over €1 billion for Munich's economy. This year's event became one of the rare instances in the festival's 200...

A dirndl is a traditional German dress worn across the Alpine regions of Europe. These elegant dresses are worn at Oktoberfest and other cultural celebrations. While most people connect them...