Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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"

Monday, October 7, 2019

Skip King proudly dons the Rookie of the Year (ROY19) hat!

If anyone fully exemplifies what the word gemutlichkeit mean, it is SKIP.  He showed so much friendliness, openness, fun, good times and just embraced the spirit of Oktoberfest.  He met so many new wonderful friends at Oktoberfest and made everyone feel very special.  We can tell how many people he met by how many people had stamps on their bodies.  Next year he will have to change is nickname from the least original, SKIP to something related to his stamp happy personality.  Congrats to SKIP KING as ROY 19.  You will wear the hat proudly for the next year.

The Hoff is Humbled to wear the Hackermeister (HAM) vest in 2019 as veteran of the year


Our Service Team (FRIENDS) look great in the Hacker Herren Schwag!!


Saturday, June 29, 2019

Training Season Has Officially Launched for Oktoberfest 2019

Sysco Kid, Hasselhoff, and wives training with live bullets
Utah, Big Country, Leemo, and Big Country know how to train.  These are elite athletes!

HAM sandwich Rabbit, Godfather, Bad Monkey training together

Impromptu Training in Pleasanton, CA
NSFW  Did Borat crash the training session with Chinstrap, Pudge, and 7?  Avert your eyes.   
Der Stinker has 15 yrs experience.  He doesn't limit training to beer only
Cheeto  and JBone take their training seriously at Teske's
KGB took his training behind the Iron Curtain in Prague
Kiff getting acclimated in Croatia. He looks like he will be ready by Oktoberfest!

Orange County Training at Old World in Huntington Beach
Sysco Kid is off to a great start

It is a marathon, not a sprint


Sunday, June 23, 2019

Hacker Herren Swag Helps With The Summer Training Regimen

Blackout and LeeMo.  2 ROYS in one room???


Bad Monkey with Hacker Herren Hat on Hammock!


The FIRST ROY-Der Stinker with cool Hacker Herren Hat

Blackout on the Lake with cool Hacker Herren Hat

Bad Monkey may need another cool Hacker Herren Hat

Blackout's friend looking good with Cool Hacker Herren Hat

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

If this doesn't get you ready for Oktoberfest 2019, Don't Go!!!

Ohhhh.... Look at the cute rookies training for Oktoberfest 2019.....

Sysco Kid hurting a mass

Sysco cooling off

Sand Devil shotgunning with both barrels!
Cheeto training at the OG place, Teske's in San Jose, CA w/ JBone

Friday, February 8, 2019

Hacker Herren Oktoberfest Reunion Party-Great Food, Friends, Film, and reFreshments

Barons Jewelers was the site where 40 guys got together and enjoyed some great times together reliving the fun and frivolity of Oktoberfest 2018.  We saw some old friends and made some new ones.  Great German food, HackerPschorr beer and  the debut of the highlight video from Oktoberfest 2018.  Thanks to Ruby Hill Winery for helping out and ensuring a good time was had by one and all.  We are looking forward to another good time April 4 in Chicago when we have our first Midwest version of the reunion.  It'll be at world famous Berghoff restaurant. Prost!