Ever been to a party with over 100 people and you don't know a single soul? Meet Andy "Ash" Ashley ROY 23

Ash arrived at ORD to go to Oktoberfest with over 100 guys that he doesn't know because he's heard from Todd Bauman what a great group of guys this is. Todd's passport expires soon so the airline won't let him board the plane. This doesn't stop Ash, he decides to go to the party with the Hacker Herren anyways. So, now Ash doesn't know even one person when he boards the plane. He immediately makes friends on the flight over as some of the Hacker Herren are also on the flight. Next, he arrives in the tent and starts making friends immediately. His smile is infectious. His tattoos are numerous. And the number of friends he made during the three days exceeds 100!! He ran around one day wearing a chicken suit trying to make new friends and bring them into the Hacker Festzelt to enjoy the Hacker Herren. This shows the big spirit of "gemutlichkeit" that he clearly understands and embraces. Wear the hat with pride, Ash. You deserve it! Congratulations

HAM Award goes to Chris "Pudge" Seams

Pudge was an easy choice for all to win the Hackermeister (HAM) Award for 2023. This is the Veteran of they Year award. Pudge has been coming to Ofest for nearly 20 years. He has had a great time bringing his two sons for multiple years. The great humor that he shares with the guys during the Award Ceremony each year is a highlight that we all look forward to. And on top of all this, he has to try to contain Seven each year. Congrats, Pudge. Wear the vest with pride.

Hacker Herren featured on "The Next Level" podcast with host Jon Sanchez copy and paste the link

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Training continues... We will be ready for Oktoberfest 2023!!

Training has begun for Oktoberfest 2023

 

Midwest Mafia training at Bad Monkey's farm

MoJoe, Blackout and Bad Monkey on the course

Moonshot and Bubba training hard

Moonshot, Big Country, and Leemo look like they've enjoyed a few

Frank the Tank, Hoff, Tucker, and Sparky

Roscoe, Buffel,Lefty, Champ, Lonster, Legacy, Hoff, Jay, and Andrew Alberts

Bruce and Prinzess looking beautiful at Phil's wedding

Bruce, Prnizess, Phil and his bride, and David.  

FAQ's for Hacker Herren Rookies in 2024

Hacker Herren Rookie FAQ’s

·         What are the dates of the trip in 2024?

o   We will be in the tents on Sept 26,27,28 2024

·         Where is Oktoberfest?

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

• Where do we stay ?
• Hotel Seibel directly across the street from Oktoberfest. It is the CLOSEST HOTEL to the beer tents!!!
  

• Hotel Seibel Muenchen
  Theresienhoehe 9
  D-80339 Muenchen

  Phone: +49 (0)89 / 540 14 2-0
  

  E-Mail: info@seibel-hotels.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 9/26,7,8, 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 >30 years worth of relationships. Cannot buy this

o    30 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 $1800 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 $125-$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 9/26 or the day before to help with jetlag.  But you will need to make your own hotel reservation if you plan to arrive early.

·         When should I plan to depart MUC?

o   After noon on 9/29. 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 and next door to our hotel.  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"