locals during Oktoberfest
Think Germany, think beer; Think beer, think Oktoberfest. The young Germans still hold true to the sanctity of tradition and come dressed in their finest leather pants for a beer swilling, song filled good time; the older generation is a sight to behold with their wicked, cut and curled mustaches. (www.oktoberfest.de) 2008 Oktoberfest starts September 20th, so get your friends together and rent an apartment early (www.vbro.com or www.homeaway.com ), to avoid the overpriced and overcrowded hostels. Or worse, end up drunk with no place to rest your hungover head.