[DOC] [TLE] Word of the Week: O'zapft is! - Germany.info [PAR] Sep 27, 2013 ... Mayor Christian Ude tapped the first Oktoberfest keg on Sept. ... In comparison: 
former Munich Mayor Thomas Wimmer (1948-1960), who started the tradition, 
took 19 hammer blows to open the first official barrel of beer at the 1950 
Oktoberfest. ... What You Need to Know About the World's Largest Festival. [DOC] [TLE] The Revelry Begins at Oktoberfest 2002 | Culture | DW.COM | 22.09 ... [PAR] Sep 22, 2002 ... Oktoberfest's official opening begins at midday on the 21st and is marked by the 
... personally 'taps' the first barrel of Oktoberfest beer and shouts "O'zapft is'! ... 
Lest one think it's only about food and drink, the festival organizers offer a wide ... 
The September weather in Munich benefits the outdoor pursuits. [DOC] [TLE] O'zapft is! Bayern Munich and a history of Oktoberfest! - Bavarian ... [PAR] Sep 24, 2014 ... The first Oktoberfest lasted for five days, nearly 40,000 people showed up and 
the main event was a horse race. ... The mayor of Munich is responsible for 
tapping the first wooden barrel of beer and shouting, "O'zapft is!" This marks the 
official opening of the festival and guests are free to explore the 103... [DOC] [TLE] 2016 Oktoberfest Guide & Event Schedule - Munich Germany [PAR] 2016 Oktoberfest guide & event schedule for Munich Germany. ... Because the 
first Sunday of October is before the 3rd in 2016, the normally 16 day festival will 
be extended 1 day until the ... At Noon the Mayor taps the first keg in the 
Schottenhamel Tent and shouts O'zapft is! (It's tapped!), officially opening 
Oktoberfest. [DOC] [TLE] 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Oktoberfest | FWx [PAR] Sep 21, 2015 ... The historic German festival is an unforgettable blend of tradition and good-
natured ... Munich's first Oktoberfest took place back in 1810 in honor of ... The 
fairgrounds may open at 9 a.m., but you'll have to wait until the official tapping 
before ... salute, the mayor taps the first beer barrel and shouts O' zapft is! [DOC] [TLE] 18 essential German words for Oktoberfest | OxfordWords blog [PAR] Sep 24, 2012 ... It is the largest of the 16 German Bundeslnder (states), with Munich as its ... O'
zapft is ... of Oktoberfest, the Mayor of Munich traditionally taps the first keg of ... 
the above phrase, which marks the official opening of the festival. [DOC] [TLE] Oktoberfest Munich 2015: OZapft is!  Sonne Magazine [PAR] The official opening of the Festival is preceded by a cultural parade. ... Alongside 
them are horses hooked to carts full with big barrels of beer. ... specialty  the 
tapping of the first keg by the incumbent Mayor of the city of Munich at 12:00 noon
. He hits the pump in the keg with a hammer like tool whilst shouting O`zapft is! [DOC] [TLE] Hoist Your Stein! Oktoberfest is Here! | Nightclub & Bar [PAR] Sep 14, 2015 ... It's Oktoberfest and along with Munich, cities all over the United States will host ... 
of Munich, will tap the first barrel at that time, shout "O'zapft is! ... which means "
Theresa's meadow") officially open for the Oktoberfest celebration. ... For those 
who can't attend Oktoberfest in Munich, there are festivals paying... [DOC] [TLE] 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Oktoberfest [PAR] Sep 22, 2015 ... Hoping to make the journey to Munich for next year's Oktoberfest? ... 12-gun 
salute, the mayor taps the first beer barrel and shouts O' zapft is! Once the first 
beer is handed to Bavaria's minister-president, the festival is open for business. ... 
that observes many of Munich's customs, like liter steins, the official... [DOC] [TLE] Grab your lederhosen: Oktoberfest season is here with 19 local ... [PAR] Oct 3, 2016 ... Munich mayor Dieter Reiter swung his mallet twice  a respectable amount, ... 
such things  and drove a tap into wooden barrel of Mrzen, shouting "O'zapft is

Question: This festival officially opens when the mayor of Munich taps the first barrel & shouts, "O'zapft Is!"
Answer: Oktoberfest