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Old Crank

(4,645 posts) Mon Sep 18, 2023, 02:51 PM Sep 2023

Signs from Oktoberfest

We were there on opening day early. Also in the Oidewiesen, traditional area, There were fewer people as many stayed out so they could watch the end of the brewer's parade, if you like Clydesdale horses you need to see the parade, and the official taping of the first keg at noon. These are from signs for different rides and shops.

The women came out to greet me.

Decoration on a 100 year old carousel

Fairy tale ride.

Chicken restaurant

If you have to much bier

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Signs from Oktoberfest (Original Post) Old Crank Sep 2023 OP

That carousel looks lovely. I live west of Milwaukee WI; being a huge beer town, they have Ziggysmom Sep 2023 #1

Thanks fro the compliment. Old Crank Sep 2023 #2

Awesome! Bayard Sep 2023 #3

Wow authentic Oktoberfest! Shermann Sep 2023 #4

It is quite the event Old Crank Sep 2023 #6

Wonderful photos, my dear Old Crank! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #5

You are more than welcome Old Crank Sep 2023 #7

Ziggysmom

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1. That carousel looks lovely. I live west of Milwaukee WI; being a huge beer town, they have

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Mon Sep 18, 2023, 03:00 PM

Sep 2023

an Oktoberfest celebration in 2 weeks. Nothing close to what you have in Germany, but fun.
I'm entering the Stein Hoisting Contest this year. Doing to do that BEFORE I start enjoying the beer this year LOL.

As always, love the photos you share!

Old Crank

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2. Thanks fro the compliment.

Reply to Ziggysmom (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 18, 2023, 03:19 PM

Sep 2023

Oktoberfest was originally in October in Munich. But the weather is usually better in September. So the last weekend is the first weekend of October and you have two weekends prior to that. This year Sept 16. Also this year we have 2 extra days. The day of German unity is on Tuesday so instead of ending on the Sunday we get more.
Last year the weather was miserable, rainy and cold. There was one Sunny weekend day, the last day of the event..