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Show The German festival of Octoberfest traditionally takes place the last week of September and the first week of October. This sixteen day holiday draws millions of people to Munich each year for whf is known as the Worlds biggest beer festival". The first test was held in 1810 in celebration of the marriage of Bavarian King Maximilan's son, Ludwig, to Princess Theresa cf daughter of King Louis I. Held on an expanse of meadowland, later named Theresenwiese in honor of the bride, the feasting guests enoyed horse racing, games, and other amusement ' i Saxony-Hildburghaus- en, V A, In 1 81 8 the first mug of beer was introduced to the Octoberfest Today the test opens with a two hour long parade of four and six ' team horsedrawn beer wagons which haw been highly decorated by the different breweries. . v. t ' y W v f 1 5A- ' - - 'k ''. ' , tv ; 1 Promptly at the stroke of noon, the Mayor of Munich taps the first barrel of beer, thus signalling the offical opening of Octoberfest. An average of four million quarts of beer are consumed by the thirsty visitors during this festival. However, the Octoberfest is not only for beer drinkers. Food accompaniment sue as roast chicken, fried sausages, legs of pork, and a wide array of cheeses are prepared in large kitchens for everyone to see. The chi Wren enjoy stands where old fashioned sugar candy, popcorn, and burnt almonds are available. V ; Sigmans Kflnjnfi Sigmans ErGsDTrD Bologna Sliced, Meat, Save 36. 2 Sliced Salami So vc 64, 12 Sliced Luncheon sovc80M2oz. 1 All OZ. OZ. each Sigmans KieDbasa 12 oz., Save 40 Italian 2 oz. Save 40 German 12 oz., save 40 1 12 oz. and enjoy , each Good Through October 5, 1982. We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities. None Sold To Dealers. All Advert! led Special |