This world-famous festival was first held in Germany in 1810 to celebrate the future King Ludwig I's marriage.

Now the whole world enjoys the annual celebrations, which take place on weekends from mid-September to early October.

Here are some events around Norfolk to raise a beer stein at.

Yalm will host its annual celebration for nine days(Image: Yalm)

Where: 22-24 The Royal Arcade, Norwich, NR2 1NQ

When: September 19 to 28

Price: Free entry, VIP tables from £25pp

Yalm's Oktoberfest celebration kicks off for nine days of celebrations with a festival bar and exclusive pre-bookable VIP tables for groups.

The city food hall will import huge amounts of genuine festival beers from Germany and will have plenty of local specials on offer from Ampersand and Duration, to name just a couple.

There will be a collaboration menu from all food vendors who will bring the Bavarian party to each table and keep the celebrations in full swing.

Oktoberfest is returning to Epic Studios(Image: Simon Finlay)

Where: Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD

When: October 11

Price: £12

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© Norwich Evening News