Oktoberfest: History and Having Fun — But Not Hungover!

Now that it’s October, you might’ve heard the word “Oktoberfest” thrown around more often, but have no idea what it means. You might’ve also seen a few people wearing clothes that make it look like they’re from a different time period.

Don’t worry, it’s not Halloween on the first of October, it’s just Oktoberfest. 

You must have a lot of questions: What is Oktoberfest? Is it only a German thing? What’s with the old-fashioned costumes? Why is Oktober spelled with a K?

And how much beer is too much? 

All great questions, which we’ll answer in today’s blog as we dive into the history of how Oktoberfest all began.

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The soon-to-be German king of Bavaria, Prince Ludwig, married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in 1810. In celebration of this joyous occasion, the entire city of Munich was invited to a grand feast.

Imagine streets filled with music, laughter, and swirling dances under the Bavarian sky. The festivities centered around a grand horse race, with crowds cheering and excitement building. 

Beer flowed freely, and large mugs clinked in celebration as the townsfolk celebrated the happy couple. It was a celebration so successful that it became a yearly tradition, and thus Oktoberfest was born.

It’s crazy that they didn’t have hangover supplements back then, but oh well. Our guess is that they were just built differently. 

Beer, Tents, and the Oktoberfest Boom

By the end of the 1800s, Oktoberfest was a well-regarded tradition that had grown bigger and more commercialized—almost like a carnival for families to enjoy. Over time, horse racing faded away, while the drinking aspect continued to rise, leading to large brewery-sponsored beer tents becoming staples of the festival. 

Hangover cures weren’t even a thing yet, so people had to get creative, drinking pickle juice or sauerkraut juice to replenish lost electrolytes. The truly desperate would even have a little more alcohol in the morning, to ease withdrawal symptoms throughout the day. 

As Oktoberfest grew, even the United States and Brazil started celebrating it, with attendees paying tribute by dressing up in traditional Bavarian get-ups (lederhosen for men and dirndls for women) while chugging some beer. It also became a great place for family gatherings. 

Besides the obvious drinking, there are other Oktoberfest festivities like Barrel Roll Racing (Fassrollen), Pretzel Tossing (Brezelwerfen), Polka Dance-Offs, and if you’re brave enough, a yodelling contest (Jodelwettbewerb). 

You don’t really need to even like beer to enjoy Oktoberfest! It’s just a fun time to be with friends and family, meet new people, and enjoy a good meal.

The Oktoberfest Hangover Cure to Cure Them All

With this much beer at Oktoberfest, how do people even stay composed the next morning? 

And, what if you have work tomorrow? 

Well, to answer that, all you need is a hangover cure, something safe to consume, like Breakthrough Wellness’ Revive Jelly Stick. This hangover cure jelly stick can quickly bring you back to life after a heavy Oktoberfest binge drinking session.

And as a bonus, these hangover supplements for drinking also protect your liver, thanks to a blend of powerful, natural ingredients like Kudzu where recent studies show that extracts from the kudzu flower may help lower blood sugar and cholesterol, protect the liver, and have antioxidant effects. 

Revive Jelly Stick also has Turmeric, another hero for relieving hangovers. It can soothe hangover headaches, lessen oxidative stress, support your gut, and of course, protect your liver. Finally, Revive Jelly Stick has a potent daily dose of Vitamin C, which is just good to have any day. 

All you need to do is just take one before going out or before bed, and you’ll wake up feeling like nothing happened.

Conclusion: Is It Oktoberfest Time?

With all that being said, enjoy Oktoberfest! It only happens once a year, so don’t be ashamed to go all out with some drinks. 

Oktoberfest has become a mainstream event, surely you can find an Oktoberfest party nearby — or just celebrate in your own backyard with some friends and family! 

As long as the spirit of festivities is there—and of course, the beer—you can have Oktoberfest anywhere. And don’t worry, with these alcohol relief cures, you can still have fun and wake up without the dreaded hangover.

Now, before we wrap up, let’s answer the questions from the beginning of this article: 

• No, Oktoberfest is not only celebrated by Germans. In fact, it’s celebrated around the world;
• The costumes are a tribute to the classic Bavarian style of clothing
• October is simply spelled Oktober with a “K” in German
• And it’s totally fine to indulge yourself with all the beer on offer—just remember to keep it fun and balanced! 

Of course, be ready with the hangover supplements that would make the aftermath of regular drinking a more pleasant experience.

Have a great Oktoberfest!