OKTOBERFEST 2005
THE TRADITION BEGINS

Before Ernest August of Hannover united the Germanic tribes in 1505, regional clans laid down their arms and celebrated the peace with a fest! The largest of these celebrations was held each year in what is known as the thriving metropolis of Munich, or Munchen to the Deutsch.

Indelibly this celebration endured for hundreds of years, growing to become the largest fest of its kind in the world. Oktoberfest as it is known today, sees visitors from across the globe joining together for this momentous occasion in September and early October.

Your Phi Kappa Tau connection for fun, philanthropy and learning in Europe, the EAA, wants you to join us for our first annual, signature event! This year, we're holding our events with Hofbräu Fest tent. For more information on Hofbräu, click here. Fist, you must have registered with our website. Second, any events we hold will have a signup feature. Please be sure to signup for this event! Once in Germany, feel free to contact us via 01702713675 from any pay phone or from the hotel should you need any assistance.

Here is a layout of the fest grounds:

#3 represents the Hofbräu Fest tent. Please go to Oktoberfest.de for more information on Oktoberfest from a recognized leader in Oktoberfest information!

Dates:

The dates for this blessed event are the 23-26th of September in Munich, Germany. We will be festing in the tents on Friday night and Sunday all day. Saturday evening is reserved for a foundation reception and dinner.

Current Schedule (UPDATED):

Friday, 1pm - Meet at Hofbrau tent to gain entry at 2pm through 11pm.
Saturday, Morning - Sleep in, take a tour around Munich at your own leisure, or return to the Oktoberfest fairgrounds and partake in the rides.
Saturday, Evening - Brootherhood Dinner at Hofbrau Haus Restaurant in Munich (Everyone Welcome).
Sunday, 11am - Meet at Hofbrau tent to gain entry at Noon through 11pm.

 Area Maps (NEW):

Overview 1 Hotel, FJStrauss Munich International Airport, Fest Grounds and Hofbräu Restaurant.
Overview 2 Hotel, Fest Grounds and Hofbräu Restaurant.
Downtown Hotel, Fest Grounds and Hofbräu Restaurant and main train station, or HauptBahnHof.


Accommodation (UPDATED):

We had a room block at the Holiday Inn Hotel listed below, however, we were only able to keep the deal through the end of July. Feel free to book at our suggested hotel, or at any hotel you feel comfortable staying at. Traveling from the hotel to the fest grounds or the restaurant will have to be done via Taxi.

Point of contact: Mark Thomas
INSELKAMMERSTRASSE,7-9
UNTERHACHING,82008
GERMANY
Tel:49-89-666910
Fax: 49-89-66691600
Holiday Inn, Munich Website
Travel Plans:

As people will be coming from all over the world literally for this event, please bear in mind that the event begins on Friday evening. So plan your travel in time for this to happen. Plan to fly into the F.J. Strauss International Airport in Munich, Germany. From there follow the directions listed on the hotel website or contact us directly for further assistance.

Cost:

The cost for the event is Euros 150 or US 200. For those brethren in the states planning on joining us you can send a cheque to John Green with a note mentioning that it is for payment for Oktoberfest. Alternatively you can use paypal on our site. The following is included in this sum:
  • EAA Oktoberfest Stein
  • Entry to Events on Friday through Sunday:
       3 Litres of Beer, 1 half Chicken breast on Friday.
       6 Litres of Beer, 2 half Chicken breast on Sunday.
  • Typical German Dinner on Saturday night
  • Your official Oktoberfest shirt
  • Food and Beverages at various events throughout the weekend



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    Tips:

  • In Europe as a whole, credit cards aren't used at most restaurants or events. Oktoberfest, and more to the point, Hofbräu, is a cash only enterprise. There are numerous ATMs, but they more than likely will not handle ATM-only cards from the States. Visa, along with the major stateside cards will be good for cash withdrawals. Most businesses, including restaurants do not accept credit cards.
  • The weather in Germany changes rapidly. In any given day, you can experience all four seasons. Unexpected snow and hail storms are commonplace, even in the summertime!! Pack for all four seasons, as you'll be glad you did.
  • Be smart and don't carry a wallet in your back pocket. Oktoberfest is just like any other crowded fair ground the world over.
  • We are sending out packets via email with receipts for the Oktoberfest tables at Hofbräu, and other useful information as well. Carry this packet with you at all times once you've received it. Should you arrive late to the tent or leave the tent for any reason, you'll need to prove that you have a seat inside in order to get back in.
  • More to come...


    We hope to see you in Munich!

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