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After being canceled for two straight years, Oktoberfest 2022 in Munich is shaping up to be the most epic one yet. The comeback of the century, some are calling it. (We definitely are!) To prepare for this most-anticipated of Oktoberfest celebrations, here are some things you...

Will Oktoberfest 2021 get cancelled or go ahead?

Oktoberfest 2021 cancelled

03 May 2021

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Ashley Smith

Update May 3, 2021 Sadly today the city of Munich made the official announcement that the 2021 Oktoberfest will be cancelled. This comes just weeks after they were still optimistic of the possibility of hosting the festival this year. Minister President Söder gave three reasons...

Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood, Netflix’s Prost-Worthy New Series

08 Dec 2020

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Ashley Smith

Warning: This post may contain spoilers, but not really. 2020 may taketh away, but 2020 also giveth. Come September, the world was left high, dry, and missing Munich Oktoberfest in a way it hasn’t since it was last canceled due to World War II. However, we were also given a...

Check out Munich’s New 2020 Summer in the City Festival

31 Jul 2020

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Ashley Smith

For those of you in Munich this summer, all is not lost! Actually, if you’re already living in Munich you pretty much have it all anyway. Stop rubbing it in! From now until September 7th, Munich is hosting what’s being called “Summer in the City”—a 6-week festival taking place...

Could an all-outdoor Oktoberfest be planned for 2020?

28 Jun 2020

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Ashley Smith

It’s been a couple of months since the sad, sad news of Oktoberfest 2020 being cancelled over coronavirus concerns hit us smack in our pretzel-eating faces. Since then, the question of how to spend this year’s September and October has seen many opinions. There’s even the...

Will Oktoberfest 2021 be extended by a week?

14 May 2020

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Ashley Smith

So… it’s official. Oktoberfest 2020 has been cancelled. Millions around the world are really and truly bummed about this and that includes us. *wipes away pretzel-shaped tear* However, don’t let the loss of lager get you down. Oktoberfest 2021 will undoubtedly be the biggest...

Has Oktoberfest ever been cancelled?

21 Apr 2020

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Ashley Smith

In its 200+ year history, Oktoberfest has been cancelled several times. But the answer as to why is a little complicated. In fact, it’s 25-fold. Since its inception over 200 years ago in 1810, Oktoberfest has been cancelled a thankfully low two dozen+1 times. In what is known as...

A Salute to Oktoberfest Servers

10 Dec 2019

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Ashley Smith

Here at Thirsty Swagman, we believe the Oktoberfest servers (and others) need a little bit of extra recognition because after all, without them, no lager would touch your lips. Let’s give a hearty PROST! to those who pour, who carry, who push and shove in the service of...

German Court Declares Hangovers are Legit Illnesses – We’ll Drink to That!

31 Oct 2019

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Ashley Smith

Recently in Well Of Course They Did German legal news, a German court has declared that hangovers are now to be classified as legit illnesses. Should we cheers to that? Too soon? Wait, what? Yes, you read that right. The ruling came just before the start of Oktoberfest...

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Oktoberfest 2021 cancelled

Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood, Netflix’s Prost-Worthy New Series

Check out Munich’s New 2020 Summer in the City Festival

Could an all-outdoor Oktoberfest be planned for 2020?

Will Oktoberfest 2021 be extended by a week?

Has Oktoberfest ever been cancelled?

A Salute to Oktoberfest Servers

German Court Declares Hangovers are Legit Illnesses – We’ll Drink to That!

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