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The most obviously thing about Oktoberfest is it is in October, right? Umm, not really. The classic Munich festival actually starts in September and only ventures into the first few days of October. Do not show up in October expecting to visit the big tents.

The festival in 2008 will be held starting the third week of September. The specific dates are September 20th till the 5th day of October. It is also vital that you realize you need tickets to get in. No tickets, no beer, pretzels or...beer!

Most festivals start with a faux whimper. Not Oktoberfest. How about a 12 gun salute? Ah, beer and guns. The mayor of Munich will tap the first keg and the drinking begins. If you go, try not to become an infamous Bierleichen.

Locals that watch tourists pass out year after year refer to these lightweights as Bierleichen, which translates into beer corpses. If this should happen to you, you will find yourself waking up the next morning surrounded in a soft white glow. Relax, you have not gone to heaven.

Once you are down and out from consuming adult beverages, you will be collected. You German hosts will haul you off to a medical tent where you will be checked out and steps will be taken to return you to the living again.

Of course, there will be plenty of food to keep your belly full, so there is really no need to visit the ethereal tent. From sausage to ox tails there is something for everyone. Vegetarians can even enjoy large, soft, pretzels.

Due to noise problems, Oktoberfest is no longer the all day beer rampage it used to be. The action does not get rolling until after six in the evening these days. That is okay. You can slowly get into the mood by hanging out outside before hand with thousands of others.

During the day and late afternoon, there is definitely more of a local, family feel to Oktoberfest. Traditional woodwind music is played and the crowd has a more diverse feel from an age perspective. This makes Oktoberfest a festival for all.

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Thomas Burtonelli writes about the art of travel for NomadJournals.com - creators of rugged writing journals that make great unique promotional gifts for your business.

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