Watford Oktoberfest sees revellers drink 10,000 litres of beer

Taking place at Cassiobury Park from October 4-5, the event brought a taste of German culture to Hertfordshire, with around 4,000 people attending.

Oktoberfest took over Watford this past weekend. (Image: Barbican Events) The festivities included live Oompah bands, games, karaoke, a DJ as well as traditional German beer and food. 

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A whopping 10,000 litres of beer was sold across the two days, with the people of Watford really getting into the spirit of the annual festival, famously held in Munich every October.

The event was the first of its kind in Watford. (Image: Barbican Events) More than six million people typically descend on Munich for the event each year.

Organisers hailed the event as a huge success. (Image: Barbican Events)

Organisers Barbican Events estimate that around 70 per cent of attendants went the extra mile, donning lederhosen and traditional German dresses.

10,000 litres of beer was sold. (Image: Barbican Events) The festival had previously taken place in St Albans, with 2024 marking the first official Oktoberfest event in Watford.

Another Oktoberfest will take place in Hertford on October 27-28.

Live music was played at the festival. (Image: Barbican Events)