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September 18th to October 3rd 2004

The Munich Oktoberfest - known by the locals as the "Wiesn" - is the biggest public festival in the world and will be held this year for the 166th time. Each year, the Oktoberfest is attended by around 6 million visitors, who drink around 5 million liters of beer (one liter glass is called a "Mass") and consume over 200,000 pairs of pork sausages - mostly in the "beer tents" put up by the traditional Munich breweries.

At the foot of the Bavaria statue, the huge Oktoberfest grounds also provide carousels, roller coasters and all the spectacular fun of the fair for the enjoyment and excitement of visitors of all ages.

The festivities are accompanied by a program of events, including the Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the Costume and Riflemen's Procession, and a concert involving all the brass bands represented at the "Wies'n".

 

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