So you’ve probably heard of Oktoberfest, but haven’t had a chance to properly enjoy the festival. We get it. Traveling half-way across the world is not easy.  And why bother when you can savor the flavors of Oktoberfest from your own home? But before you dive into the meat of this month-long celebration, take the time to understand the origins, traditions and culinary center pieces of Oktoberfest.     

Oktoberfest Origins

Oktoberfest is one of the world’s biggest public festivals, attracting nearly 6 million people a year. It runs from the second to last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in October. The first Oktoberfest dates all the way back to October 12th, 1810