Ah, the hats. They make Octoberfest, well Octoberfest. Last night the folks of Cincinnati didn’t disappoint with their crazy assortment of German & chicken hats. Enjoy!
Patriotic clucker.
Never too old to…
Playing the part.
Blue fever.
Beer filled backed chicken.
The hometown favorite.
The steinhat.
The classic.
The chicken butt.
Beaucoup des chapeaux.
The assortment.
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I attended grad school in Cincinnati in 82-83, when Jerry Springer was mayor. I lived down at Race St. & W. 9th and I still miss Christian Moerlein Beer and Skyline Chil….not to forget the Blind Lemon on Mt. Adams. I always enjoy your City photos.
Great place!
Fun!! Hats really allow folks who normally might be reticent, to shine and show some personality!
Yes, true. 🙂
Love the chicken or turkey hat!
🙂 Thx.
Is there a particular significance to the chicken hats? I love ’em!
I think it’s because they do the world’s largest chicken dance there.
LOL 🙂
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Thanks for sharing. Usually the only head I’m paying attention to during Octoberfest is the head on my beer. 😉
Ha.
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Thank you
How exciting! Did they have a hat contest?
Im not sure. maybe.
I’m sorry but you can’t beat chicken hat!
This is true!
Love this post! My son is wearing laderhosen to his homecoming dance as he returned from Germany a month ago. He loves Germany!
That’s cool. I think we should all wear laderhosen.
Love it! I grew up in Kitchener (formerly “Berlin”), Ontario so I am well familiar with the Oktoberfest phenomenon 🙂
Thanks Leslie.
Omg, that’s worse than the real thing. I didn’t know this was possible.
🙂 xx
Great fun. Small question? Octoberfest is in September?
Good question.
http://www.geekculture.com/blurbs/octoberfest.html
Here is what Geek Culture says: The answer goes back to 1810 during the dark days of beer drinking before refridgeration.
In those days in Germany beer would never be brewed in the summer months. The batches would never turn out good.
The last batches were usually made in March. These last batches would have higher alcohol content to take advantage of alcohol as a preservative.
Traditionally there would be a big fest starting on the last Saturday in September till the First Sunday in October. The purpose was to drink up the old stocks of beer to make room for the new brew that would be make after harvest. The tradition goes back to the 15th and 16th Centuries.
The first official Oktoberfest was held in 1810. Crown Prince Ludwig threw a big party to celebrate his wedding to Princess Therese on October 12, 1810. The party was open to all. Everyone liked it so much they kept having the party every year.
Excellent information; thanks 🙂
Very cute!
Hats are fun!
Thanks Donna G.
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