Opening hours

The Oktoberfest has opening hours and these are strictly observed: anyone wanting to order another beer after 22.30 hours can wail and whine as much as he likes - he won't be served any more beer. The Oktoberfest is not a 24-hour festival. From Monday to Friday you can order food and drinks in the tents from 10.00 to 22.30 hours; on Saturday and Sunday from an hour earlier. The tents close at 23.30 hours, the exception being "Käfers Wiesnschänke" and the "Weinzelt", which don't close until 01.00 hours; they serve drinks there until 0.15 hours. The stalls' opening hours are a bit more complicated: Monday - Thursday from 10.00 to 23.30 hours, Friday from 10.00 to 24.00 hours, Saturday 09.00 to 24.00 hours and Sunday 09.00 to 23.30 hours. Fairground rides and showmen open every day at 10.00 hours, the last ride being between 23.30 hours and 24.00 hours.