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Why is Oktoberfest in September?

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The first ever Oktoberfest was held in Munich, Germany on Oct. 12, 1810. The Bavarian Agricultural Association took up the mantle of hosting the event annually. Many cities in the United States with large German populations began their own celebrations. Cincinnati boasts The World's Largest Chicken Dance as its own, though the formal name doesn't mean Cincinnati officially holds that title.

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Why is Oktoberfest in September?

From Cincinnati to Munich, where it all began, Oktoberfest celebrations are traditionally held in an entirely different month than the name suggests but why? The first ever Oktoberfest, held in Munich, Germany on Oct. 12, 1810, was held to celebrate the wedding of Bavarian King Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, according to the city of Munich. It was held in a meadow on the outskirts of Munich and opened with a horse race.…

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Oktoberfest coming to Ag Heritage Park

Good beer will be flowing and steins raised next weekend at Ag Heritage Park for Auburn Oktoberfest, a beer festival celebrating the sights, sounds and tastes of Germany held annually on Auburn University's campus.

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