English

Alternative forms

• Oktoberfest

Proper noun

Octoberfest ‎(plural Octoberfests)

1. The Bavarian holiday (Oktoberfest or Wiesn), or any such holiday, celebrated in late September to early October, typically featuring German music, cuisine, and beer-drinking as a prominent activities.
   • 2008, Ronald B. Schram, Caroline and Papa: Growing Up and Growing Older:

     Even though it is not yet October, the Hingham Lutheran Church held its annual Octoberfest today, complete with a full spread of German food and beer and an authentic Umpah band ("King Ludwig's German Band").