OKTOBERFEST

This past Saturday was the very first day of Oktoberfest which means it was the craziest & most fun day of the entire three week event. So, although we were there for one of the best days of Oktoberfest, there was one drawback. The crowds. Even though we got to the tents around 7:30am, we still did not make it into a tent at first. Don't worry though. After a sausage or two and some delicious Irish Coffee, we snuck ourselves in!

The front entrance

Our first attempted tent

Schottenhamel is one of the most popular tents at Oktoberfest-especially the first day. Here the Mayor taps the first keg of Oktoberfest. It really would have been fun to see. 

 Waiting in line!

At Oktoberfest beer & other alcoholic drinks are not served until noon. Thankfully we snuck in a few cans of prosecco to hold us over! 

When it started to rain we all stood under a little booth for shelter & a few hot Irish Coffees to keep us warm! 

After talking to and befriending the owner of the booth where we were drinking, he was nice enough to steal us a few seats inside. Especially with it being so rainy it was very hard to find a seat ANYWHERE that was indoors.  

Heaven in a little cup

Finally in a tent! 

Our tent of choice:  Schutzen-Festhalle

AKA: The Aussie & New Zealand Tent

So, of course, we all made a few new Aussie friends

Beer Mustache Attempt?

PROST!

Despite the rain & failure to make it into the first tent, my Oktoberfest was a huge success! I wish I could come every year. I do love a good glass of wine or a fruity cocktail, but after Oktoberfest I think I have been converted to a true beer lover. Bring me back...