Beer is a major part of german culture.  In towns like Hallertauer and Saaz it is common to see hops outside of residences and businesses.    So one might, at the biggest  beer event in the world, all of the beer manufactures in Germany would be there.  However this is not the case.  Only six of the Munich beer manufacturers are allowed to have tents at this event .  They are: Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräuhaus, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten.  A special beer called Märzenbier (March beer), is also served. 

Aside from beer consumption, food is also a major part of Oktoberfest.
The main foods at Oktoberfest fest include

Hendl=> Chicken   The chickens are roasted on a spit and usually sold in havles.

Schweins-hax'n =>Roasted Pork(Pig)  Knuckles   Brined overbighted, then roasted on spit.  Pork knuckles are full of flavor.

Sausage, Bratwurst , Suaerkraut  Sausages are apart of almost every erman meal.

Spaetzle => Cheese Noodles A very hearty and tasty dish.

Brezn=>Pretzel Many Americans think these larger than life Bavarian pretzels that have become a part of our culture, originated in Germany.  The truth is, the originated in Italy.

Did You Know?
The town of Hallertau produces 25% of the worlds hops.
There are over 5000 breweries in Munich.



Oktoberfest 2005 Statistics"
  6.1 vistors attended.
  30% of the year's production of beer by Munich breweries will be consumed in the two weeks of Oktoberfest.
  12,000 People are employed at the Oktoberfest, 1600 are waitresses.
   6 million mugs of beer in were sold
       Food Consumption
         88 roasted oxen
         219,443 sausage pairs
         Roasted chickens: 459,279