It is a big party with music, dancing, and lots of beer-drinking. The traditional music includes polkas and waltzes played by a brass band.
Many places in the world you might find an event called Oktoberfest, that might be one evening, usually in October. The most famous Oktoberfest, in Munich, Germany, runs several days, and starts in September.
I am sure there are Americans of German heritage that celebrate Oktoberfest in the USA, although it's nothing like the festival in Munich.
Oktoberfest is a 16- to 18-day festival held annually in Munich, Germany, typically starting in late September and ending in the first week of October.
An Oktoberfest horn is a tuba.
If the person is a friend you say: " Wir hoffen dich auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen". In a formal context: "Wir hoffen Sie auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen". Plural version informal: "Wir hoffen euch auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen". Plural formal version: "Wir hoffen Sie auf unserem Oktoberfest zu sehen".
Oktoberfest is as always in October! Prosit!
Oktoberfest!
The largest Oktoberfest takes place in Munich. Oktoberfest is not celebrated outside of the region of Bavaria.
Oktoberfest commemorates the marriage of the first king to a princess.
Germany has the really famous Oktoberfest. There are many local events called Oktoberfest in the United States, and probably in other countries as well.
The first Oktoberfest was held on October 12, 1810 in Munich, Germany to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
The world's largest Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany. The festival attracts millions of visitors each year and is known for its lively atmosphere, traditional beer tents, and delicious Bavarian food.
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf dem Oktoberfest = We had great fun at the Oktoberfest.