Oktoberfest is the most popular annual beer fest in the world. Every year it starts in mid-September and gathers over 6 million people from all over the globe. Only six Munich breweries are allowed to serve their beer that is made especially for this event accompanied with authentic Bavarian snacks. Traditional German contests, processions and music fests are also typical for this event. The celebration lasts for about 16 days and it is the biggest and the longest one. Giant beer tents, some capable for 10 000 persons are buzzing till the late night, the beer flows like water and the memories of the fest excite participants for the whole year after it is all over.