The "official" Oktoberfest is in Munich (that's the one that you see on the TV) but most towns have their own celebrations as well. Stuttgart has the 2nd biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in all of Germany, and it's much more family friendly there (Oktoberfest in Munich is VERY intense).
Oktoberfest is held in Munich, Germany. It takes place at the Theresienwiese, a large open space in the city center.
Because the month in which it takes place is october, called "Oktober" in German.
The first Oktoberfest was held on the 17. Oktober 1810
As far as I know, there are no other names for Oktoberfest, that is if you meant the annual festival held in Munich. However, for other versions of Oktoberfest held all over the world, I am sure they make have slightly different names. Otherwise, mostly it is just called Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest does not occur in October in the first place. It actaully occurs at the end of the month of September.
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.
The Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany. It is held annually from late September to the first weekend in October.
Because this is the orginally place where it comes from.
The Oktoberfest starts on the first Saturday after September 15 (2010 it will start on September 18) and lasts until the first weekend in October.
Oktoberfest or October fest, is held in Munich this year from the twenty first of September to the sixth of October. Many countries celebrate however and have local festivals to honor the occasion.
The Oktoberfest is held from late September to the first weekend in October on the Theresienwiese (Wiesn), in Munich, Germany.
The original Oktoberfest was held in Munich on October 17, 1810, to honor the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (who would become KingLudwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (after whom the Theresienwiese festival grounds, where Oktoberfest is held, is named.)