Throughout human history, the celebration of a bountiful harvest is weaved into many different cultures. Many of these celebrations are rooted in religious or cultural practices, including the Thanksgiving holiday celebrated in the United States.Today, harvests are celebrated around the world in different ways and for different reasons. Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Sonoma, California (October 6-8, 2017) If you call yourself a wine connoisseur, this is the festival for you. People from all over the country (and the world) gather in Sonoma to sample wines from over 100 wineries in the county every year. Though the wines and food pairing are obviously the focal point here, there is also an impressive assortment of beer. Although Oktoberfest is celebrated all around the world, including here in America, nothing beats a visit to Munich itself for the iconic event. We’re talking sixteen fun-filled days of feasting, drinking, dancing, singing, and celebrating that has been in full effect since the tradition first began way back in 1810.