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With three knocks of a hammer and the traditional cry of “o’zapft is”, Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap in the first keg on September 17, officially opening the festivities after a two-year-long hiatus due to Covid-19. This festival will end on October 3. (Image: AP)

Having its history tied to southeast Germany, Oktoberfest has been adopted by communities all across the world. The festival first took place on October 12, 1980, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. (Image: AP)

Being one of the largest festivals, Oktoberfest features a traveling fun fair, amusement rides, foot-tapping music, performers in folk costumes and of course overflowing beer. During this festival, around 2 million gallons of beer is consumed. (Image: AP)

Over the years Oktoberfest has become a global phenomenon with celebrations taking place in different parts of the world. The beer festival is also celebrated in Canada, Australia, Brazil, US, China, Argentina, etc. (Image: iStock)

Given that Oktoberfest is a celebration of Bavarian traditions, the only beer you’ll find during the festival is brewed within the city of Munich. Therefore, the beers that fit this criteria are considered Oktoberfest Beers. (Image: Reuters)

In its 204-year-long history, Oktoberfest has only been cancelled 24 times. Earlier, the beer festival was mostly cancelled due to war and cholera epidemics. (Image: iStock)

Did you know that the beer that is used in the Oktoberfest is brewed specially? This is why one mug of beer at this festival is equal to 8 shots of Schnapps (an alcoholic beverage that include brandies, herbal liqueurs, infusions and flavoured liqueurs). (Image: AP)

You might not consider the idea of bringing children to a massive beer festival, but the truth is that there are hundreds of children that attend Oktoberfest every year. This festival always has a special arrangement of ferris wheel, roller coaster, games and traditional Bavarian parades for children. (Image: Reuters)

Did you know that beer mugs at Oktoberfest are popular souvenirs because guests love to take them home? In 2010, 130,000 beer mugs were confiscated and taken back to their owners. (Image: iStock)