A Maß beer costs €8.30 - €8.60 this year (2009)
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The Stella beer mug is significant in traditional Oktoberfest celebrations because it is a symbol of the festival's history and culture. The mug is often used to serve the famous Oktoberfest beer, and its design and size are iconic to the event. Holding a Stella beer mug during Oktoberfest is a tradition that adds to the overall experience and atmosphere of the celebration.
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The Munich Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, September 21st, 2013. The Oktoberfest will contain sales booth, carnival rides, beer tents and family days.
According to FunTrivia, the world's most popular beer fest is Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is celebrated in Munich, Germany during the months of September and October every year.
One of the most famous beer festivals occurs in Germany called Oktoberfest.
The minister-president of the state of Bavaria
Beer is an international and ancient beverage, popular worldwide. But Germany has Oktoberfest, and a rich culture of world famous beers. The Great Beer Festival held in London
The drinking vessels used at the Oktoberfest is called a Krug (jug). They are made out of thick glass and hold a litre of beer (a Moaß - eine Maß - lit. measurement).
Entry to the Oktoberfest grounds is free, but you will need to purchase tickets for the beer tents, rides, and food. It's recommended to reserve a table in advance at the beer tents which typically require a minimum food and drink spend per person.
It is impossible to get an exact number. The official website of Oktoberfest reports that there were 6 million visitors to Oktoberfest in 2008. Those 6 million drank 6 1/2 million liters of beer.In contrast, there were just 5.7 million visitors in 2009, but they still drank the same amount of beer: 6 1/2 milion liters.The weather for the 3 weeks was absolutely perfect in 2009 with highs in the 60's everyday and no rain. However, the world-wide economic crisis and the Al Qaida threat to the Oktoberfest grounds were blamed for the slight drop in attendance.