2016-Another Great Year in the Hacker Festzelt for the Hacker Herren

Leemo getting anointed ROY16 from Ukey

55 guys from around the USA (and England) descended upon the Hacker Festzelt for three days of fun, brotherhood, and prosting on Sept 22-24, 2016.  The highlight has to be the video below where Vedo chugged 3 masses.  Was there any doubt that he would win the HAM award?  Bad Monkey personalized it with a Navy Seal patch that is extremely prized and revered.  It was a touching ceremony that demonstrated the brotherhood that has developed within the Hacker Herren group. Congrats to Vedo on his award on his 10th year in a row at Oktoberfest with group.   The ROY16 was won by a member of the Midwest Mafia, Mark Leemaster.  Leemo hails from the Midwest Mafia and they were proud to have one of their own take the hat back to Chicago.  Leemo espoused the spirit of friendship and camaraderie throughout his 3 days in Bavarian Heaven.  He is very proud to be the caretaker of the ROY hat for the upcoming year.  We look forward to watching him wear it with pride.  Congrats LEEMO.  Rico and his staff at the Ars Vivendi did another great job making us feel welcome again.  The servers welcomed us with brotherly love when we were with them.  Welcome to the team, Phil and Louis.  The upstairs team on Saturday night of Anke, Tom, and Simon also continue to take great care of the Hacker Herren.  The GM of the tent, Christoph continues to make us feel very welcome inside the tent.  We missed Abdul at the door managing security and Christian "Da Man" Bullert wasn't able to join us, but we still managed to have a great year.  The crowds were a bit down this year due likely to security concerns, but we didn't feel at risk throughout our stay.  Security was in force around the perimeter and ensured everyone was safe throughout.  Thank you to all the guys of the Hacker Herren 2016 for making it another memorable year.  Prost!!  Until 2017..

Vedo's World Famous Chug of 3 Masses (liters) helped earn him HAM 16

Vedo is a LEGEND in the Hacker Festzelt.    He chugged 3 liters back to back to back in 32 seconds.  Men who have been going to Ofest for  more than 40 years swear they have never seen such a feat!  Half of the tent was cheering, "Vedo, Vedo, Vedo!!!  And on top of all of that, Vedo has been with the Hacker Herren every year for 10 straight years.

Hacker Herren Gives Back To The Community-The Joseph House for Veterans

The Hacker Herren not only has fun while at Oktoberfest each year, we also give back to the community. This year we have chosen to support the Joseph House.  www.josephhouse.com
located in Cincinnati, where many of the Midwest Mafia live.  The Joseph House supports homeless veterans.  Check out all the good work they do  www.josephhouse.com

www.josephhouse.com