Tens of thousands of revelers marked the opening day of the 189th Oktoberfest. The celebration began Saturday and runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the fairground.

It runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents on the Theresienwiese fairground. About 6 million visitors are expected over the 16 ...

Paulaner brewmaster Christian Dahncke taps the first beer barrel Saturday, the opening day of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer ...

The 189th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter ...

The 189th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter ...

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg.

Thousands of beer lovers celebrated the 189th start of Oktoberfest, the world's largest folk festival, as Munich Mayor Dieter ...

Oompah bands, beer, bratwurst, schnitzel and German “Gemutlichkeit” will be served up at Oktoberfest celebrations around San Diego County in September and October. Here’s a guide to the festivals.

Thousands of beer lovers descended on the German city of Munich on Saturday for the opening of Oktoberfest. Some 6 million ...

The parade of the landlords marks the official start of Oktoberfest. It takes place on the first Saturday of the Oktoberfest, before the famous “O'zapft is!” at noon. This is followed by the ...