Oktoberfest Legends

Meet Pete Kühn, a first generation American of German descent. What takes this thirsty man back to Oktoberfest in Munich every year since 2004? Read his fascinating story to find out! My name is Pete Kühn and am- along with my brothers- first generation Americans living in the...

Oktoberfest Legend – Ken Sutton

05 Jul 2017

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I’m from New South Wales in Australia, my first visit to Oktoberfest was in 2014 with my wife and son. With no idea what to expect, when I walked into the beer tents I thought I had died and gone to beer heaven. In fact we all had such a great time that we came back in 2016 for a...

Oktoberfest Legend – Chris Barton-Fox, UK

21 Feb 2016

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Meet Chris, who’ll be at Oktoberfest this year for his 50th visit (yes you read that right: fifty), raising a glass in the beer tents every year bar two since the age of 16. Could this be the greatest Oktoberfest Legend ever? Read his amazing story and decide for yourself. Prost!...

Oktoberfest Legend: Jimmy Mitchell, Scotland

20 Oct 2015

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A big hello from Jimmy Mitchell in Scotland, who recounts his Oktoberfest experience. My pals and I have just been on our 5th visit this year, travelling regularly from Bonny Scotland (Falkirk to be specific). It started as a stag trip in 2009 when 8 of us travelled, then a...

Oktoberfest Legend – Dan Moynihan, USA

15 Oct 2015

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Once was never enough for Dan, who just attended his 4th Oktoberfest in Munich. Apparently he’s still thirsty for more and will be back again next year. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest and which years? I have been to Oktoberfest 4 times. 2011,2013,2014 and 2015....

Oktoberfest Legend – Kirby Trostel, USA

13 Oct 2015

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Oktoberfest newcomer Kirby Trostel, from the USA, had the time of her life at the 2015 festival. So much so, she’s already planning to come back. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest? 2015 was my first time, and hopefully not my last! How was your Oktoberfest...

Oktoberfest Legend: Chris Blake, Australia

18 Jun 2015

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With a big “Ein Prosit”, Chris Blake from Australia shares his memories of Oktoberfest in Munich. How many times have you been to Oktoberfest? I’ve been once with Thirsty Swagman in 2013. I plan on doing it all again of course. How would you describe your...

Oktoberfest Legend: Monika Kołodziej, Poland

19 Mar 2015

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Monika Kołodziej from Poland raises a beer about her Oktoberfest adventure. We say Prost Monika! How many times have you been to Oktoberfest? I went to Oktoberfest for the first time in 2014 and hope to go back there next year. Tell us a bit about your experience. I always wanted...