Strong, amber-colored Marzenbier is the traditional beer served at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. But it's now found only in the United States.

Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter when he inserts the tap into the first keg at noon on Saturday

Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival. Thousands of beer lovers celebrated in the Munich fairground as the first to clink their mugs during the world’s largest folk festival.

Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg. The celebration runs through Oct.

Munich's mayor taps the first kegto kick off Oktoberfest in Germany:::: Oscar Murphy, Traveled from Australia“Lots of beer, lots of pretzels, German sausage, lots of fun. I’m looking forward to it.”:: Janil Brown,