2006-10-04 23:42:00 · 7 answers · asked by Pamela H 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
In the year 1813, the Oktoberfest was called off as Bavaria was involved in the Napoleonic war. In 1816, carnival booths appeared. The main prizes were silver, porcelain, and jewelry. In 1819, The town fathers of Munich took over festival management. They decided that the Oktoberfest should be celebrated every year without exception. Later, it was lengthened and the date pushed forward. The reason being that the end of September in Bavaria often has very good weather. The high temperature in the first week of Oktoberfest nears 30 °C which stimulates the thirst of the visitors. However, today the last week of Oktoberfest is still in October.
2006-10-04 23:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sort of is in October. The last week of Octoberfest is in october.
I love Octoberfest, it is my favorite holiday.
2006-10-05 08:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe September signifies the start of Fall, but really a fall harvest is more so associated with October. Good question.
2006-10-05 08:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by earthsagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it started as a birthday celebration for one of the royal family members and ended up as a 2 week celebration which they begun 2 weeks ahead of the ending (which has always been in October).
by the way, it is spelled without a C: "Oktoberfest"
2006-10-05 08:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by wreck_beach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get a head start.
2006-10-05 06:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is to celebrate the comming of october thats what my german teacher said
2006-10-05 06:49:40 · answer #6 · answered by buddhababy92 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh god..... ha ha ha...
2006-10-05 06:52:20 · answer #7 · answered by sene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋