We're going to Oktoberfest 23/24th Sept, and I've sent off reservation requests to literally every single tent for 24 people.

However, so far I've had about 10 rejections... so fingers crossed we'll manage to get in somewhere. But I'm worried what we'll do if we can't get in anywhere.

Will there be anywhere to buy beer from inside the festival grounds, if you're not in a tent? And what's the likelihood of us turning up to a tent and trying to get in? (I've heard that by law, they are required to keep 1/3 of all seats unreserved).

Thanks in advance, if anyone can help me.