Munich's 191st Oktoberfest Opens With Mayor's Keg Tap
Oktoberfest opened in Munich, Germany on Saturday. Mayor Dominik Krause tapped the first beer keg.
This happened at noon in the Schottenhamel tent. It was Krause's first time performing the tapping.
The ceremony marked the official start of the festival. This year marks the festival's 191st edition.
The festival runs through October 4. After the ceremony thousands of visitors entered the grounds.
Some visitors had waited outside overnight. They wanted to secure spots in the festival tents.
Traditionally the first beer mug goes to a special guest. That guest is Bavaria's minister-president. Bavaria is a state in Germany.
Klear Note — Oktoberfest is Munich’s annual beer festival, held each year in large tents.
Key Terms 3
- Oktoberfest A large beer festival held each year in Munich, Germany.
- Schottenhamel tent One of the biggest tents at Oktoberfest.
- minister-president The top elected leader of a German state like Bavaria.