Bockfest is an annual beer festival held in the city of Einbeck, Germany. It is one of the largest beer festivals in the world, attracting over 1 million visitors each year. The festival is held over four days in April or May and features over 500 different types of beer from around the world.
The first Bockfest was held in 1825 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Einbeck brewery. The festival has been held every year since then, except for during the two World Wars. Bockfest is a major economic driver for the city of Einbeck, and it is also a popular tourist attraction.