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Oktoberfest: It starts sooner than you think

Here's the history behind Germany's fall beer festival, plus tips on how to recreate it at home.

Munich’s first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese. (Getty Images)
Munich’s first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese. (Getty Images)
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Despite its name, Oktoberfest actually starts well before October.

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