Oktoberfest has come to be known as the largest fair in the world as every year it brings together nearly 6 million habitancy in Munich Bavaria Germany. Intended to celebrate a historic marriage the celebration lasts 16-17 days depending on how the calendar year falls. Alcohol, beer mainly, plays a considerable role in the festival, made heartily darker and of higher alcohol content when ready for the festivities. Similarly, foods of the Bavarian culture such as sausage, chicken, cheese noodles and sauerkraut are served throughout the fairgrounds.