According to Britannica.com, Oktoberfest is an annual festival in Munich, Germany held over a two-week period. 

Celebrities At Oktoberfest 2022
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Celebrities At Oktoberfest 2022

The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria.  

Oktoberfest 2022: Day Two
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Oktoberfest 2022: Day Two

By the late 20th century Oktoberfest had grown and what started out as small booths, had grown into large beer halls with balconies and bandstands. 

Celebrities At Oktoberfest 2022
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Celebrities At Oktoberfest 2022

Total beer consumption during Oktoberfest is about 2 million gallons. 

Oktoberfest 2022: Day Two
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Oktoberfest 2022: Day Two

If you don’t have a passport, fear not. You don’t need to travel to Germany for Oktoberfest. In fact, you don’t even need to leave Iron County. 

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Photo/Andrea Wright
Photo/Andrea Wright

Iron Springs Adventure Resort is holding its own Oktoberfest on October 6th.  

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Photo/Andrea Wright
Photo/Andrea Wright

Oktoberfest lasts from 4 pm to 8 pm Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm. The weekend will include music, entertainment, a beer garden, food, kids’ activities, and much more. 

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Photo/Andrea Wright
Photo/Andrea Wright

You can find out more and purchase passes at the link here. 

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