Oktoberfest 2010 The World's Grandest Beer Festival

Oktoberfest is here! The opening of the first beer keg by the Lord Mayor of Munich kicks off Germany's16 day mega festival that runs right up until October 3rd.This year, the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest has additional celebrations including a horse race with riders dressed in historical costumes.The 16 day Oktoberfest appears to have staying power but Europa Casino has a stunning offer that totally overshadows it. New Players can nab a great sign up offer worth $2,400, consisting of weekly and monthly cash bonuses for an entire year.

Under 21 is $12 and includes entertainment, activities and non-alcoholic beverages.Delicious German food and desserts will be available for purchase. You can enjoy an oompah band from Philadelphia, a craft beer tasting and educational session with beer expert Gary Monterosso, activities for children, and just a really great time together.A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, so reserve your tickets today. Deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 22.Munich's Oktoberfest began life as a wedding for the Bavarian crown prince Ludwig to princess Therese from Saxony-Hildburghausen (hence the name of the Theresienwiese) on October 12, 1810 and attended by the local community.

Early ticket sales are best and can be obtained by contacting Diane Reese at Woodland Country Day School at (856) 453-8499. Mail checks to WCDS, Attn: Diane Reese, 1216 Roadstown Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.it starts third Saturday in September and only after a tradional ceremony: The ‘Wies’n’ publicans, set off at 11am on their colourfully decorated floats pulled by horses, make their way along Schwanthaler Strasse towards the Theresienwiese.The first barrel of beer is personally tapped by the Lord Mayor at 12 noon and on Sunday, starting at 10am, groups in traditional garb from all over Europe march to the Theresienwiese.

The blissful, beer-laden festical lasts for a total of 16 days and six million people attend each year.If you plan on attending the Fest in the evening, you might want to secure a seat reservation.  If you're planning on attending earlier in the day, you will most probably be able to find a seat without a reservation.

There is no entry fee.  The only fee would be to reserve a seat in one of the tents, which are not necessary unless you plan on attending after 2 or 3 p.m.(can't remember exact time might be later when seat reservations take effect).  Even then, each tent offers open tables where you can sit without a reservation.  However, those free seats fill up quickly.