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Oktoberfest weekend was in October and this
market traders and several service businesses. This
tradition continues into present times.
year, 101 businesses applied for the Oidn Wiesn.
In Western New York, as you can see in this
41 were approved, of which 18 were catering
guide, the tradition is maintained as festivities begin businesses and 23 were showmen.
in September and run through October. New at the Wiesn 2024
In Germany 2024
Wiesn fans can look forward to three new round
From Sept. 21 to Oct. 6, the largest folk festival
rides, two show and amusement rides and a new
in the world takes place on an open space in the wild water ride Jim & Jasper's Wild Wasser – the
Munich borough of Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt largest transportable white water ride in Europe.
– Theresienwiese. The 189th Oktoberfest will be • The ‘Kick Down’ offers a dynamic experience
celebrated for 16 days this year. It kicks off with
by combining three different motion sequences: A
the traditional barrel tapping by Lord Mayor Dieter
rotating arm with an inclined axis of rotation moves
Reiter on Sept. 21 in the Schottenhamel Festhalle. a platform in the opposite direction. Five free-
To give you an idea of its size, the festival site swinging four-person gondolas are located on this
covers an area of 34.5 hectares. 927 businesses platform. At full speed, the gondolas reach speeds
applied for the Oktoberfest 2024. 470 businesses
of up to 50 kilometres per hour.
were approved this year, including 153 from the
• The renowned carousel manufacturer Höpler
catering sector, 123 fairground businesses, 194 has produced the ‘Hupferl’ ride, a Bavarian classic
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