Posted by: John S Kiernan

From barrels brimming with beer and boots made for drinking to Bavarian pretzels and pork knuckles, Oktoberfest has it all. That’s why this centuries-old celebration brings more than six million partiers to Munich for a couple weeks each October. Yet only about 2% of the crowd typically hails from the U.S. And it’s little wonder why, considering the trip would cost the average American roughly $5,000, according to WalletHub estimates.

But much like it’s always five o’clock somewhere, you don’t need to visit the original Oktoberfest to feel the vibe. Many cities host their own festivals – most notably, Cincinnati and San Francisco. Even more local watering holes throw themed parties. Or, maybe you just want to get festive at home. No matter what, we’ve got all the information you need to understand what you’re “prost”-ing to.

The infographic below is filled to the brim with Oktoberfest fun facts and statistics. And the Ask the Experts section that follows provides additional commentary on some important aspects of the occasion. Enjoy (responsibly)!

Embed on your website<a href="https://ift.tt/2xtZS3Q"> <img src="//d2e70e9yced57e.cloudfront.net/wallethub/posts/66361/2019-oktoberfest-by-the-numbers-v4.png" width="" height="" alt="" /> </a> <div style="width:px;font-size:12px;color:#888;">Source: <a href="https://ift.tt/2x54nQL> Top 5 Oktoberfest Facts for 2019:

• $5,000: Estimated cost for an American to attend Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.
• 1.98 Million: Gallons of beer consumed during Oktoberfest.
• 510,000+: Number of whole roast chickens eaten, plus 60,000 sausages and 59,000 pork knuckles.
• $1.43 Billion: Oktoberfest’s annual economic impact on Munich.
• $70,120: Median annual income for German-American households ($60,336 for all households).

Ask the Experts

For advice on maximizing Oktoberfest enjoyment while minimizing the risk, both physical and financial, we posed the following questions to a panel of experts. You can check out their bios and responses below.

1. What tips do you have for celebrating Oktoberfest on a budget?
2. How can local authorities promote safety and reduce alcohol-related accidents during Oktoberfest?

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• Jackson Mills Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Finance, Saint Joseph's University
• Tammy Johnston Ph.D. – Professor of Economics, University of Louisiana at Monroe

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