Hacker Herren Reunion Parties Are Set!

 The Hacker Herren reunion season is coming in January.  We will all get together in Pleasanton and in Chicago.  All are encouraged to come on by and have a German beer and food.    We will be at McKays in Pleasanton on Jan 15 @ 6:00pm.  This event will be highlighted by a visit from the General Manager of the Hacker Festzelt, Christoph Hofherr!!  He and his wife are on vacation during this time,
and they are going to join us for an evening as they tour the West!  This will be a great opportunity to say hello to Christoph and Mrs Hofherr in a more chill environment vs. the chaos of the Hacker Festzelt.

Then a few days later we will return to Prost Bar in Lincoln Park, Chicago.  The Midwest team will come from Chicago, Cincy, and beyond, I'm sure.  Prost is a great German bar that hosted us for our last training session prior to Ofest 22.  They have very good food and of course a nice selection of German beers in a great environment. 

Can you join us?   Prost!

The Hacker Herren were featured on the #1 TV station in Germany.

 ARD TV and BR24 online featured the Hacker Herren on their #1 news sites in Germany.  The video was watched by millions live on TV and 100's of thousands online. The comments were very positive about the friendliness of the group and were impressed that we raised $25k for our waiters and staff during Coronavirus times.  Next year they plan to come visit us again and do a live shot with us from the Wiesn.  Prost to Nicole Reman and ARD TV for doing this story on the Hacker Herren.

And at the 1:20 mark of this video, you see Jill Meyer, the Chamber of Commerce leader from Cincinnati being interviewed.  She is now an official Hacker Herren as she enjoyed the festivities with us throughout our trip along with her team member, Spencer Mapes.  Thanks to Spencer and Jill for joining in with us and learning about the official Oktoberfest. I'm sure they will take some of the fun back to their awesome Oktoberfest Zinzinnati in the future.  Prost!

Duke was tied to the yardarm but still took away the big title of ROY 22!!

 If anyone epitomizes the spirit of Oktoberfest and shared the gemutlichkeit that defines Oktoberfest it is Mike (Duke) Carpentier.  Duke was the friendliest guy in the tent.  He met everyone, had funny stories to share, was there from opening to closing each day (and two days before!!) .  He really embraced the spirit of the Hacker Herren and loved being a part of the group.  When he broke out the bandana and one eyed glasses, the inner pirate in him came shining through.  Maybe next year he will take along his trusted partner, Salty the Parrot!  Prost, Duke and congrats on ROY22. See you in '23.

Davey Boy spread gumutlichkeit throughout the HackerFestzelt and won the Hackermeister award (HAM) for Veteran of the Year!!

 Davey Boy had his best year yet.  The guys all recognized him for having a great smile and spreading the Hacker Herren love throughout the group and the entire tent and beyond. He was up early and out late with that huge smile.  Continuing the party even after the Wiesn was closed while enjoying a Rum and Coke with Blitz along with his doner sandwich.  Congrats, Davey Boy. I'm sure Frannie is very proud of you.  Can't wait until the grandkids are 21!!!

Oktoberfest 2022 is ON!!!

 The Lord Mayor announced that Oktoberfest will happen in 2022 as originally planned.  This should be a Wiesn as normal Oktoberfest.  There will not be any restrictions.  We have over 100 guys joining our group this year.  First time we will be over 100 people.  Not sure how we will pull it off, but I do know that we will pull it off.  We have such a great group of veterans/leaders that we will ensure all the guys have a great trip.  We will be staying 61 people at Ars Vivendi and 40 people at Hotel Seibel.  All the rookies will be at the Ars Vivendi.

We are working on the schwag with @dencoincorporated again this year.  We will be looking good again with our custom shirts.  

This year we will be hosting two members from the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. It'll be their first visit to Oktoberfest Munich. Amazing that they do such a great job putting on the largest Oktoberfest in USA, but never have been to Munich Ofest. They will have a great time.  They did a great job hosting us last year when we had our Oktoberfest on US Soil for the first time.  

Hopefully you will begin training early so that we don't miss a step once we arrive in Munich this year.  

Prost and stay tuned!

The Mayor of Cincinnati proclaimed Sept. 17, 2021 Hacker Herren Day in Cincinnati!!!

We were welcomed with open arms to the city of Zinzinnati on our trip to the World's largest Oktoberfest, 2021.  The city was very happy to host the Hacker Herren and presented us with a beautiful, leather bound proclamation stating that Sept. 17, 2021 will forever be known as Hacker Herren Day!!  We were humbled and flabbergasted by this honor from the Mayor of Cincinnati, the honorable John Cranley.

 

ROY21 is Thumper!!! Our new world champion!!!

Michael Metheney, AKA Thumper became an instant legend when he entered the Barrel Rolling contest at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati and immediately set a new world's record in the event.  Then when he got edged out by Vido by a fraction of a second in a chug off, he was immediately the favorite to win Rookie of the Year 2021.  His kindness and friendliness to all he met and his huge smile sealed the deal.  He really embraced the spirit of Oktoberfest and exhibited the gemutlichkeit that charachterizes the ROY award. He will wear the coveted green hat for the next year.  Congrats, Thumper!

 

HackerMeister 2021 is Mitch-a-Palooza Mitch Weiss

 Mitch has been a legend in the Hacker Herren for 13 straight years.  Through the birth of his son to the ascension to HAM, We are all so proud of Mitch-a-Palooza!  He's a worthy holder of the prestigious HAM vest!

Ms Frocktoberfest is our Anya (HotCakes) Sanchez!!! Best outfit at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2021

What a beautiful outfit!! Everyone voted at Oktoberfest and Anya HotCakes Sanchez was the overwhelming winner!!! 

 

Hacker Herren will be 100 strong when we O'Zafpt Is at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Sept 16-18

https://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/index.html 

The Hacker Herren will be the official keg tappers at some of the Oktoberfest tents in Zinzinnati.  We are going to have another awesome year and take advantage of the biggest Oktoberfest of 2021 being in the Queen City and the sister city to Munich.  Vido will demonstrate his legendary status inside the tents in Cincinnati so that he will be a legend on two continents!  Bad Monkey, Jon Sanchez has done a great job of working with the leadership of Oktoberfest in Cincinnati and the Chamber of Commerce to help us put together a world class itinerary for the 3 day weekend.  The schwag will be awesome once again and we will make some new friends and renew some old friendships.   Hope to see you there Sept 16-18, 2021.

Prost

Plan B is now OFFICIAL. Let's celebrate together in Cincinnati September 16-18, 2021

Plan B Hacker Herren Oktoberfest 2021 will be held in Cincinnati, OH on Sept 16,17, 18, 2021!!!  This year it will be the largest Oktoberfest in the world since Munich is still on hiatus.  Of course, the Hacker Herren only goes to the biggest and the BEST Oktoberfest.  It was going to be good... Now with the Hacker Herren, it will be GREAT!  We expect to have over 100 Hacker Herren along with wives, GF, SO's and daughters attend this awesome party over the weekend.   This will be an outstanding weekend for the whole gang!  The Oktoberfest Zinzinnati committee has embraced the Hacker Herren and are going above and beyond to provide us with an AWESOME VIP +++ Experience.  Save the dates.  More info to follow shortly.  Price should be around the same as in the Munich Oktoberfest so budget accordingly.   We are so excited to see everyone for the first time in way too long.  No passport needed this year... Just be ready to laugh, sing, dance, and hug one another as we share the gemutlichkeit with our friends in Munich's sister city, Cincinnati!!

Prost.

Official Logo for Oktoberfest 2021

CANCELLED!!!

Let's all keep our fingers crossed that we are able to return to the Wiesn for another great year together.  We will be attending on Sept 23,4,5 2021 CANCELLED

 

Where The Heck Are the Hacker Herren?

 The Hacker Herren are a diverse and fun group of guys from all over the world.  They are proud to be part of this great group and aren't afraid to show their pride by wearing their Hacker Herren shirts and/or lederhosen in some interesting places. Where is the most fun place you've worn yours??  Send pix and lets enjoy the fun times together since we weren't able to enjoy Oktoberfest this year.  We can stay connected in other way.  

Hoff Riding Peloton in Lederhosen and taking Oktoberfest theme class

Our famous "Hahn" running through the Silicon Valley in his hosen

Bad Monkey is always looking good in his hosen!!  Even while doing Crossfit!

Alex (Smitty) Smith was able to negotiate a great deal in his lederhosen.  

Roy X wins the award for looking the best in his Trachten.  Hopefully, as his little ghosts and goblins get older, he can return to the Wies'n

The Wiesn started when a princess got married.  Maybe we will have another Wiesn in Chicago in a couple decades???  Prost Mickers and his prinzess

Sparty knows how to party.  May not be wearing lederhosen, but he has a bang up outfit

K-Bax and Kopenhagen may have left their lederhosen behind, but they sure know how to enjoy a mass

Oktoberfest may be cancelled this year, but we can still celebrate NOktoberfest around the world

The Hacker Herren celebrated Kimo's birthday on Zoom instead of in the HackerFestzelt like we normally do.  Thanks for a fun evening to the guys on the Zoom Ofest party

Rookies are so disappointed that they couldn't wear their lederhosen in Munich.  But he looks just as good in New England with his outstanding outfit.  See you in 2021 Patrick Dugan!

Hoff and Mrs Hoff both wearing lederhosen while celebrating NOktoberfest at Old Mecklenberg Brewery in Charlotte, NC

The Midwest Mafia got together in Milwaukee and enjoyed the day with a few masses together.  Prost

Jan is celebrating NOktoberfest in Munich. He brought a cute friend and stayed at the Ars Vivendi with Rico!  Prost

 

The waiters made a great video thanking us for the Go Fund Me that we raised over $26,000

Click here to watch the waiters funny video

The best waiters at Oktoberfest!!!

Awesome custom jackets painted by @sweet_peach_denim will make missing Oktoberfest 2020 a bit easier...

Here are two examples of jackets that she painted.  Check out her IG if you want her to paint something custom for you or you can check out her inventory that is ready to ship today.  Pricing is VERY reasonable for a work of art that you can wear.   She has a stop online https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeachDenim   take a look.  I'm sure she could do some edelweiss for the ladies... 

Hacker Herren CHICAGO reunion set for May 8 @ The Berghoff-POSTPONED TBD

We will be hosting another Hacker Herren reunion for the Midwest Mafia at Chicago's oldest bar (liquor license #1).  The Berghoff in Downtown Chicago is a great place for us to gather together and laugh again about what a great time we have at Oktoberfest and see old and new friends.  John (Utah) Glynn is organizing the second annual event.  We are expecting a few dozen Hacker Herren to be in attendance.  Wives, GF's, and any other friends are all invited.  $75 for unlimited German food and beer.  We expect to have a special guest from Germany join us for the evening.  Hope to see you there.  

Bay Area Hacker Herren Oktoberfest Reunion Jan 30 6:30pm @ Barons Jewelers

Jan 30 will be a fun night as we get together and catch up with each other and relive the friendships and gemutlichkeit from Oktoberfest 2019.  Thanks to Ronnie Heller and Barons Jewelers for hosting the party.  Thanks also to Ruby Hill Winery and the Callahans for the tables and chairs.  We will enjoy catering from Little Red Riding Truck again this year.  Why mess with perfection?  Cost is $40 via venmo ken-bloom or paypal kbloomrhp@gmail.com  or pay at the door.  It will also be the LAST day to sign up for Oktoberfest 2020.  All 85 spots will be gone by Jan 31.  Looking forward to seeing you there.  

FAQ's for Hacker Herren Rookies in 2020

Hacker Herren Rookie FAQ’s

·         What are the dates of the trip in 2020?

o   We will be in the tents on Sept 24,5,6, 2020

·         Where is Oktoberfest?

o   Located in the center of Munich near Theresenwiese U Bahn station

• Where do we stay ?
• Hotel Ars Vivendi 
  Anglerstraße 19 
  D-80339 München Germany
  Phone +49 (0) 89-508070-0 
  Fax +49 (0) 89-508070-70
   
  Email: info@hotel-ars-vivendi.de

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·         What is covered if i go with the Hacker Herren??

o   3 nights at hotel walking distance to Oktoberfest grounds 9/24,5,6, including breakfast each day

o   Reservation on Saturday night in the tent and entrance on Thursday and Friday to the best location in the Hacker Festzelt tent-right next to the band

o   Vouchers for  dinner and beer on Saturday night plus other beer vouchers

o   3 shirts plus other schwag to be enjoyed during your trip

o   3 nights VIP service that is not available to the public. The relationships inside the tent with the staff is only available with 26 years worth of relationships. Cannot buy this

o   26 years of experience making sure your entire Ofest experience is simple, easy ,fun

·         What other costs am I likely to incur?

o   Flights generally cost around $1500 roundtrip to Munich.  You make these on your own
o   Food and beer and incidentals  about $100-$150/day which you pay on your own
-Lederhosen are mandatory.  They generally cost around $100-$150 and can be found online in many locations.

When should I plan to arrive?

o   It is recommended that you arrive as early as possible on Thursday 9/24

·         When should I plan to depart MUC?

o   After noon on 9/27. Early flights are not recommended.  You will need sleep

·         If I am making a longer European trip out of this, should I go to Europe before Ofest or after?

o   We recommend that you arrive into Europe PRIOR to Ofest so that you can get over your jetlag while enjoying London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome or anywhere else you desire

·         What is a typical day at Oktoberfest

o   The main group will be inside the Hacker Pschorr Festzelt tent all day from 10am-10:30pm.  Food is available inside the tent and it is really good. You can also walk around the Oktoberfest grounds (like the county/state fairgrounds) and pick up food.  We will get pizza or doner kebabs at the end of each night. It is just across the street from the tents.
Saturday we have reservations beginning at 6pm so you can sleep in

o   There are huge carnival rides, games, food, and people watching to allow you to take a break when needed throughout the day. Because you are with our group, wearing our shirts you will be able to get in and out of the tent throughout the day. Other people can not get back in once they leave the tent.

o   Typically we do a Munich bike ride on Saturday morning or some other touristy thing to see a bit of Munich which allows you to tick off the box for "seeing Munich"