Oktoberfest is a German tradition that has spread to the UK and across the world. It's an annual festival held in Munich, Bavaria, over a two-week period that attracts more than six million visitors from the end of September into October.
The festival originated in the early 19th century in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. It typically sees large quantities of Steins of beer and Bratwurst consumed with many opting for the traditional lederhosen dress during the celebrations.
In Bristol, there are a number of different events being held throughout the month of October. We have rounded up some of them below, the first of which takes place today (Friday, October 7):
