Oktoberfest Opening Procession (Einzug der Wiesnwirte)

Oktoberfest Opening Procession (Einzug der Wiesnwirte)

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Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: Everyone knows Oktoberfest: the biggest beer party in the world. But do you know that the opening procession is for the workers? Horse-drawn beer wagons adorned with flowers and hops vines, plus all the brewery workers, beer tent wait staff and anyone serving up the suds in any way get to parade down the streets of Munich to lead the crowds to the official opening of the grandest beer party you've ever seen!

The Real German Munich Oktoberfest!

The Real German Munich Oktoberfest!

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Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2011: a retro-post in which you can join me on my first trip to the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, the world's largest and best known beer party!

Denver’s German Christkindl (Christmas) Market 2017

Denver’s German Christkindl (Christmas) Market 2017

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More or less authentic German Christmas market in Denver plus my real German recipe for hot, mulled wine, Gluhwein.

Bavaria’s Blutenburg Castle West of Munich, Germany

Bavaria’s Blutenburg Castle West of Munich, Germany

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Munich's Blutenburg Castle has a long, rich history, but today's iteration is definitely worth a visit. It houses the International Youth Museum, possesses a masterpiece of a gothic chapel, and is a wonderful place to catch some rays or grab a cake and coffee.

Munich’s Tollwood Festivals – Summer and Winter Celebrations of Culture, Art and Environment

Munich’s Tollwood Festivals – Summer and Winter Celebrations of Culture, Art and Environment

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Munich's Tollwood festivals, whether summer or winter, are a great place to celebrate multi-cultural food, art and music. The summer fest is held near the Olympics grounds; the winter fest is right on the Oktoberfest spot. Entry is free for most of the fest attractions.

NEW BOOK: Photos for No Apparent Reason (PFNAR) 2015!

NEW BOOK: Photos for No Apparent Reason (PFNAR) 2015!

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Announcing my latest book: Photos for No Apparent Reason 2015! This glossy coffee-table photography book contains all the Photos for No Apparent Reason at the end of each blog post from 2015. Forty-eight full-color photos and all the details about each one is available for sale now!

Get Ready for Oktoberfest! Visit the International Beer Garten near Tampa, FL

Get Ready for Oktoberfest! Visit the International Beer Garten near Tampa, FL

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It's almost time for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. However, if you have no Lederhosen or are in the Tampa area of Florida, you can celebrate the German tradition with a couple of quaffs from the International Beer Garten in Lutz, FL, just off the Suncoast Parkway at Highway 54 in Pasco County. Tell 'em I sent ya. Prost!

Mahrs Bräu Brewery and Biergarten in Bamberg, Germany

Mahrs Bräu Brewery and Biergarten in Bamberg, Germany

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Information and photos about Mahrs Brau brewery and beer garden in Bamberg, Germany PLUS Karren Doll Tolliver's newest book, A Travel for Taste - Germany EXTRA.