Is Oktoberfest in Germany free?

Question

Just curious. I know you have to pay for beer and souvenirs and carnival rides, but overall is it free?

Answer 1

Sure it is. You can walk in on the "Wiesn" and just have a look around. Just like every "Volksfest" is. There's a lot of them in Germany; the "Oktoberfest" in Munich is the biggest one, but starting mid-July and ending around mid-September, many small towns have their little "Oktoberfests", differently named, but arranged at the same scheme, and mostly referring to some local traditions. The Munich Oktoberfest, of course, beats them all in size and attractions; but in Bavaria, there would be an uproar if someone started charging entry fees for such festivities.

Answer 2

Yes. It is just the beer and food that cost money.

Answer 3

Yes its free to walk around but the beer and food is not!!

It is a great time!

Answer 4

yes it is....you can walk around there every day if you want to.

But you have to pay for the rides, drinks, and food....

Answer 5

There is no entrance fee.

Answer 6

It's free.  But remember it's in September.  Have fun.