The "October" in Oktoberfest seems to be a misnomer as Oktoberfest 2011 started today in Munich, Germany.  The tradition started in 1810 for the celebration of the wedding of Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen to Prince Ludwig.

Oktoberfest is known for buxom women in traditional Bavarian Dirndl dress and large mugs (liters) of beer. This year a liter of beer will run $12.00 each.  Oktoberfest will run until October 3rd.