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

Source: Business Insider

I encountered a lot of surprises after attending Oktoberfest for the first time. Emily PogueAs an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time, I encountered lots of surprises. Chugging beer and standing on tables will get you kicked out, but dancing on the benches is OK.