Oktoberfest in the function of meeting the cultural and gastronomic needs of visitors speaks of Oktoberfest as the world's most famous folk entertainment, its tradition, social, cultural, gastronomic customs. Some of the most famous sights and cultural heritage of the city of Munich are listed, details about the traditional Bavarian costume, describes some of the gastronomic specialties of Bavaria, and especially those offered at the Oktoberfest. It is explained what is required for the successful development of a particular event and the impact that festivals have on a tourist destination. Germany is described in a global context, in which areas is increasingly well known and successful. For the purposes of the final paper, a survey was conducted to investigate the needs and motives of visitors and their satisfaction at this folk beer party. The demographic characteristics of the visitors and the multicultural nature of Oktoberfest are highlighted. It also cites one of the biggest problems of today, terrorism, and describes the consequences it has left on world tourism. Croatia was also considered, for which, in comparison with Germany, they are trying to find the right solutions for the necessary promotion and adoption of certain factors and ways that would contribute to the further development of similar festivals.