I'm an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time. Here are 5 things that surprised me most about the famous German festival.

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A man and woman in traditional Oktoberfest outfits.
My husband and I went to Oktoberfest for the first time.

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40,000 Taylor Swift fans got themselves a free Eras Tour show in Munich as 'Taylor-gating' hit a new level

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Taylor Swift performed in Munich, Germany on Saturday and attracted an additional 40,000 fans who listened to her concert from outside the stadium.
Taylor Swift performed in Munich on Saturday.

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This tailor is in high demand for Oktoberfest — there's a 6-month wait for his authentic leather lederhosen, which can cost nearly $2,000

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Klaus Bensmann, a man with a long white beard, glasses and a tape measure hanging around his neck stands in his tailor shop.
Klaus Bensmann has been making authentic lederhosen since 1985 with the help of his wife and two women, who help with stitching.

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