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Oktoberfest Celebration

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 4. Heavy glass vessel for drinking
  2. 5. Refreshing mix of pale lager and sparkling lemonade
  3. 7. Half a roasted chicken, a festival staple
  4. 8. Breaded and fried meat cutlet
  5. 12. Wooden barrel tapped to start the celebration
  6. 13. German state renowned for its rich culture and traditions
  7. 14. Traditional earthenware drinking vessel

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  1. 1. Short name for a sizzling German sausage
  2. 2. Meaty link often served with mustard
  3. 3. Whole roasted bovine served at the Ochsenbraterei
  4. 4. Bavarian capital hosting the massive autumn event
  5. 6. Bavarian baked meatloaf often served in a roll
  6. 9. Bavarian term for a heavy one-liter glass of brew
  7. 10. Traditional spiraled radish served as a snack
  8. 11. Spigot driven in during the opening ceremony

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Holi

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  1. 3. Moving to music
  2. 4. Colored liquid used to coat a surface

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  1. 1. Enjoyable activity
  2. 2. Having the taste of sugar

Festivals Around the World

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  1. 4. An elaborately decorated vehicle that rolls in a festive parade
  2. 6. An explosive device producing bright colors and loud noises in the night sky
  3. 7. The famous German autumn folk festival centered around Bavarian culture and beer
  4. 10. The spiced cookie often used to build decorative houses during winter festivals
  5. 11. The primary beverage served in giant tents during Munich's Oktoberfest
  6. 12. A public procession celebrating a special day with marching bands and floats

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  1. 1. The red fruit thrown by the thousands during Spain's La Tomatina festival
  2. 2. The Hindu spring festival of colors where people throw brightly dyed powders
  3. 3. A decorative face covering worn by participants at the Venice Carnival
  4. 5. To honor a special day or event with enjoyable social activities
  5. 8. A large temporary shelter used to host visitors at outdoor music festivals
  6. 9. The raised platform where festival performers put on a show

festival

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  1. 3. The illumination used to brighten the stage at night.
  2. 4. The steady rhythm of the music that makes people want to dance.

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  1. 1. The entrance point where security checks occur.
  2. 2. The general mood or atmosphere of the event.

Summer Music Festivals

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  1. 2. ___ Du Sol, Australian electronic trio headlining in San Francisco
  2. 5. Sea of cheering fans singing along
  3. 7. Souvenir shirts and hoodies sold at lengthy booth lines
  4. 9. The ___, NYC rock legends topping the 2026 Outside Lands bill
  5. 10. An artist's allotted performance time
  6. 11. Alternative music genre heavily featured at summer events
  7. 13. R&B artist spicing up the 2026 Outside Lands poster

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  1. 1. Baby ___, rapper taking the stage at Outside Lands 2026
  2. 3. Trucks serving this are a staple of festival grounds
  3. 4. Fabric entry token you're not supposed to take off all weekend
  4. 5. ___ XCX, hyperpop icon headlining major 2026 summer fests
  5. 6. When the band comes back out for one last song
  6. 8. BLACKPINK superstar headlining Lollapalooza 2026 solo
  7. 10. Elevated platform where the magic happens
  8. 12. Joe Keery's musical moniker, rocking Golden Gate Park in 2026

you know you’re from New Orleans …..

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  1. 4. The neighborhood located on the West Bank of the river
  2. 5. The neighborhood home to the Frenchmen Street music clubs
  3. 11. The massive stadium where the Saints play
  4. 12. A trendy neighborhood known for colorful houses and art
  5. 13. A dish of shellfish smothered in a thick, flavorful sauce
  6. 15. The French word for fat that follows Mardi
  7. 17. The world-famous street known for neon lights and big drinks
  8. 19. The part of a saxophone or clarinet essential to jazz
  9. 20. The nickname for the sediment-rich Mississippi River
  10. 21. The wide street that separates the French Quarter from Uptown
  11. 22. The popular four-letter acronym for the city
  12. 23. A traditional sandwich served on crusty French bread

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  1. 1. The wet, forested wetland surrounding the city
  2. 2. The small plastic trinket hidden inside a seasonal cake
  3. 3. A powder made from dried sassafras leaves used in cooking
  4. 6. A thick stew traditionally served over rice and made with a dark roux
  5. 7. The French word for Tuesday that precedes Gras
  6. 8. Accordion-heavy music from Southwest Louisiana with a fast beat
  7. 9. The historic brewery building now used as a shopping mall
  8. 10. The royal title of the cake eaten from Epiphany to Mardi Gras
  9. 11. How you order a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo
  10. 14. The residential area known for the St. Charles streetcar
  11. 16. An Afro-Caribbean religion often associated with Marie Laveau
  12. 17. A social gathering centered around spicy cooked seafood
  13. 18. The street famous for antique shops and art galleries
  14. 19. The base of flour and fat that determines the depth of a stew
  15. 21. The plastic souvenir often thrown from parade floats

Festivals Around the World

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  1. 2. Something given to others during holiday festivals
  2. 4. An event with rides and games often held in summer
  3. 7. Face covering worn during the Venice Carnival
  4. 10. Famous German autumn festival held in Munich
  5. 12. Social gathering for celebration and fun

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  1. 1. Outdoor area where many community festivals are held
  2. 3. Custom passed down through many generations
  3. 5. Paper lamp released into the sky during Asian festivals
  4. 6. To observe a notable day with festivities
  5. 8. Large festival with parades and public revelry
  6. 9. Special outfit worn to look like someone else
  7. 11. Beverage served in large mugs during Oktoberfest

Summer Music Festivals

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  1. 1. What the crowd claps along to
  2. 3. A DJ's allotted performance time
  3. 6. Credential checked at the gate
  4. 9. Unplugged and stripped-down, as a surprise afternoon performance
  5. 11. Status that might get you access to side-stage viewing and private bars
  6. 12. Pitching a temporary shelter after the music stops
  7. 13. A musician's booking

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  1. 1. Low frequencies you can feel in your chest near the speakers
  2. 2. Nylon home for the weekend
  3. 4. The result of chanting for one more song
  4. 5. Upscale accommodation option with real beds in a field
  5. 7. Huge hit that gets everyone singing in unison
  6. 8. Personnel checking bags at the entrance
  7. 10. Platform for the performers

Festivals

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  1. 1. A black-tie affair that shares a name with a crisp apple.
  2. 3. A parade centerpiece that somehow never sinks.
  3. 6. A solar waltz that brings indie films to the mountains.
  4. 7. A Bavarian draft that happens in the fall.
  5. 9. To strike violently, or to throw a spectacular party.
  6. 11. A fabric estate pitched for a weekend of tunes.
  7. 12. An exclusive trio of letters holding the velvet rope.

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  1. 1. Where British music fans get bogged down in the music.
  2. 2. A glowing review of an underground dance party.
  3. 4. A paper vessel carrying wishes into the mid-autumn sky.
  4. 5. A colorful shackle that grants you reentry.
  5. 8. The Spanish cure for a long siesta.
  6. 10. You'll be caught red, blue, and green-handed at this spring event.

Festivals

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  1. 3. Essential eyewear for the morning after
  2. 5. What the engineers rigorously check during the afternoon
  3. 6. Face covering popular in Venice and New Orleans
  4. 8. The prominent act written in the largest font
  5. 12. Temporary nylon dwelling pitched in a field
  6. 13. Grub often served from the side of a truck
  7. 14. Laminated rectangle dangling from a VIP's neck
  8. 15. Frothy beverage traditionally poured into a flimsy plastic cup

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  1. 1. Rhythmic procession moving down the street
  2. 2. Independent merchant selling falafel or tie-dye
  3. 4. Plastic currency exchanged for beverages
  4. 7. Reflective specks that get everywhere by Sunday
  5. 9. The creative soul performing for the masses
  6. 10. The planned but seemingly spontaneous extra song
  7. 11. Slippery consequence of rain at an outdoor gig
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