The governor of the German state of Bavaria, Soder, announced on May 3rd that there would be no Munich Oktoberfest this year. He also called for no other major celebrations.
“For me personally, it was a difficult decision, ” Munich Mayor Wright stressed on the same day. ”
Munich Oktoberfest President Baumgartner issued a statement in support of Soder and Wright’s decision and said he looked forward to welcoming back the large number of visitors to the Oktoberfest in 2022.
The Munich Oktoberfest is one of the most important cultural events in Germany and is held every year from late September to early October in Munich, Germany. The two-week event is Munich’s biggest event of the year, attracting millions of visitors each year. The 2020 Munich Oktoberfest has also been cancelled due to the coronavirus.
