MUNICH (AP) — The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he’s quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer ...

The traditional Armbrustschützenzelt at the Oktoberfest is built in the style of a large pre-Alpine house. To this day, the German crossbow shooting championships are held there during the ...

The "Wildstuben" in the northeastern part of the Oktoberfest is reminiscent of a forester's house: The small marquee stands for a cozy and rustic atmosphere - even a real fireplace can be found here.

It’s decorative gourd season again, which means it’s time for pumpkin spice’s tyrannical reign over all things fall. The autumnal spice blend has become so pervasive — so synonymous with ...

It’s September, and that means … Oktoberfest! Look, we know it’s confusing, but we didn’t make up the timeline for this historic celebration, which began in 1810 with the wedding feast of ...

Michael DiVittorio Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 12:01 a.m. | Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 12:01 a.m. Gray skies and scattered showers could not dampen the spirits of hundreds of families that came out for ...

The Golden Gate Bavarian Club performs a dance at a previous year’s Redwood City Oktoberfest. Courtesy Redwood City Events from HopeInsite. It’s time to iron your lederhosen, build up your ...

Joyce Hanz Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 5:01 a.m. | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 5:01 a.m. A little bit of Bavarian Germany is coming to Saxonburg. Sprankle’s Markets will host their second annual ...

In 2005, a modest gathering called Ale Fest — the first edition of what was to grow into the San Antonio Beer Festival — took place in Hemisfair Park. In the two decades since, both the sudsy ...

We were just finishing up a yodeling lesson in tiny Habkern, Switzerland, when we heard the cows were coming down the mountain. It’s an annual tradition — when the weather starts to turn cold ...