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Oktoberfest Quiz

Win an Oktoberfest Beer Stein

Enter for a chance to win one of five official 2024 Oktoberfest Beer Steins.

Festivals are an integral part of German culture. The world’s largest folk festival takes place in Munich every year, attracting 6-7 million visitors. Oktoberfest is held from late September till the first Sunday in October and is known locally as ‘Wiesn’, short for Theresienwiese, after the grounds where it is held. Every year, there is a new official Beer Steins with a different design. The 'Wiesnkrug' as it is known, is a popular collector's item.



For a chance to win this year’s official Oktoberfest Beer Stein, answer the questions below.


Question 1: When did the first Oktoberfest take place?*
Question 2: What was the reason for the first Oktoberfest celebrations?*
Question 3: What was the main event of the first Oktoberfest?*
Confirm you have read the Terms & Conditions below.*
Confirm you are UK resident aged 18 years or over *

Terms and Conditions

1. The competition runs from 21 September 2024 07:00 BST until 30 September 2024 23:59 BST.

2. The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 years and over only, excluding employees of the German Embassy London and the Consulate General Edinburgh or their family members.

3. Five winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries after the Oktoberfest, on 7 October 2024 and winners will be contacted by email thereafter. Winners must confirm that they are a UK resident and supply their address in order to have the prize posted to them. If a winner does not reply to our email within 48 hours, an alternative winner will be drawn.

4. There are five prizes available: each winner will receive an official 2024 Oktoberfest Beer Stein. No cash alternative is available.

5. The draw by the German Embassy’s Press Section is final.

6. All submitted data will be deleted once all winners have received their prizes. Please read our data protection declaration here.

7. The German Embassy reserves the right to cancel or change the whole competition, part of the competition and/or the rules without prior notice. The Embassy will publish details of any changes.

8. By entering this competition, entrants indicate that they agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

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