Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival. Thousands of beer ...

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.

German craft beer, food, music and dancing will be served up at Oktoberfest celebrations from Carlsbad to La Mesa ...

MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started ...

A drinking Lion, the mascot of 'Loewenbraeu' brewery, sits on the rooftop besides a giant beer mug, the logo of 'Paulaner' ...

MUNICH (AP) — Thousands of beer lovers lined up early Saturday to be among the first to clink their mugs in an Oktoberfest ...