It would be hard to put an exact length as it was very different then. The wedding that was celebrated was on October 12th. The horserace was October 17th and the party was on the 18th. Over the years parades and other activities have been added to the celebration.
The Oktoberfest has been celebrated since 1810, making it over 200 years old. It originally began as a wedding celebration for the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
The original Oktoberfest occurred in Munich, on October 18, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen organized a great horse race to celebrate. Now, Oktoberfest has grown into a week-long fair held the world over.
The first Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, lasted five days, from October 12 to October 17, 1810. It was held to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
From about 1790 to around 1810.
Many German cities have an Oktoberfest. Mainly in the south. None last as long as the big one in Munich. Not many would dare to be as expensive either!
it lasted from 1810 to 1821
1810
for sure... because it's original.
46 years
yebon
approximately 1006020 seconds
30 minutes