50 epic photos from Oktoberfest prove it's one of the most misunderstood celebrations in the world

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September 19, 2018 12:28 AM

Oktoberfest is epic for so many reasons. Yes, it can be one of the wildest parties of your life. But there's so much more to the celebration that you don't want to miss out on.

Visitor attend Oktoberfest 2017.

When you think of Oktoberfest, you're probably thinking about three things: Germany, lederhosen, and beer.

Whether you've actually been in Munich for the festivities or you've taken part elsewhere around the world, you know it's essentially one giant party.

It's also been commercialized over the years with lederhosen and dirndl Halloween costumes and Oktoberfest-inspired craft beers.

But there's a whole lot more to the festive celebration than you might think. These epic photos will show you just what we're talking about.

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