Why is oktoberfest celebrated in September?

Answer 1

Why is Oktoberfest called „Oktober"-fest when it actually begins in September?

The historical background: the first Oktoberfest was held in the year 1810 in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festivities began on October 12, 1810 and ended on October 17th with a horse race. In the following years, the celebrations were repeated and, later, the festival was prolonged and moved forward into September.

By moving the festivities up, it allowed for better weather conditions. Because the September nights were warmer, the visitors were able to enjoy the gardens outside the tents and the stroll over “die Wiesen” or the fields much longer without feeling chilly. Historically, the last Oktoberfest weekend was in October and this tradition continues into present times.

Answer 2

It may be called "Oktoberfest," but the big event starts in September. It all began with a wedding—in October 1810. On the 12th day of October that year, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I of Bavaria) wed Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen and held a big party near Munich (München). It was so popular, that the party (complete with horse racing) took place again the following year, prompting the start of a traditional German celebration that has become world famous. Other than for interruptions caused by war or disease, Oktoberfest has been celebrated every year since 1811. The massive Bavarian Volksfest begins each year on a Saturday in September and ends 16-18 days later (usually) on the first Sunday in October. (For 2006 the dates are September 16 to October 3 — 18 days. 2007: Sept. 22 - Oct. 7 — 16 days.) Because October 3 is a national holiday in Germany, Oktoberfest is extended if Unity Day falls after the first Sunday in October, making Oktoberfest vary from 16 to 18 days in length.

Answer 3

Willow has the 'why Oktoberfest is celebrated' correct, but not the 'why it's in September'. The answer is (drum roll): weather. They wanted to celebrate longer but it was hard to have a party in cold yucky weather, so rather than extending the party further into October, they moved it back - to September.

We've attended the last several years and can attest to how quickly the weather changes in late september. Not nearly as much fun.

Answer 4

the history of Oktoberfest actually started way back in 1876 according to then founders Bill and Sara of Germany.

Answer 5

It's too cold in october in Germany, so it's celebrated at the end of september.

Answer 6

It was celebrated on an old calender - Georgian I think? Have you seen the film Beerfest? They show it as being October - typical!

Answer 7

for Appleton wisconsin they moved from the first weekend of october to the last weekend of september for the fact that the weather was alwys crappy when it was in october and for some reason was normally always nice in september

Answer 8

Cause people had to drink so bad they couldn't wait till October??

Answer 9

Why are stores already selling Halloween candy?

Answer 10

maybe it stars in september , but the hangover doesnt go away til ocktober?


nah thats just silly