How the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, has maintained its traditional character in the course of development.

In 1813, due to Napoleon's invasion, Octoberfest was canceled for the first time. After the foreign invasion, Octoberfest was restored and expanded to include rock climbing, bowling, and swings in addition to horse races.

In 1818, the first merry-go-round was erected on the grounds of the festival. The first carousel was erected at the festival in 1818, and other entertainment was added for the lower classes, such as raffle booths with prizes of china, silver, and jewelry.

In 1880, the city issued a license to sell beer at Octoberfest, and in 1881 the first beer brewer settled in the festival, where more than 400 booths lit up the night sky. To increase seating and incorporate bands, brewers converted small brewpubs into large beer tents, and more and more circus and amusement park operators came to cheer on the festival.

In recent years, a traditional costume parade has been added to Oktoberfest, with many visitors joining the parade dressed in traditional leather pants and tight dresses.

Alcoholism at Oktoberfest is also a growing problem. To prevent Oktoberfest from becoming a festival of drunkenness, and to keep it traditional and accessible to the elderly and children, organizers in 2005 introduced the slogan "Quiet Oktoberfest," which requires brewpub operators to play only traditional wind instruments until 6 p.m., with the decibel level of the music limited to 85 decibels, and only until 6 p.m., with the decibel level of the music limited to 85 decibels. 85 decibels, and only in the evening can they play pop music and percussion instruments.