Status: 18/09/2023, 17:02 p.m.
By: Felicitas Bogner
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On the occasion of the 25th anniversary, host Philip Greffenius (left) served Simone Ballack and her boyfriend Heiko Grote a Pinot Gris from a magnum bottle. © Schneider-Press/W.Breiteneicher
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the legendary "Almauftrieb", which traditionally takes place on the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest in the Käfer-Schänke, numerous stars came together. There was dancing, swaying and busying.
Munich - A quarter of a century of pure partying, 1111 magnum bottles of Pinot Gris, countless party-loving celebrities and a bit of hyper hyper. Yes, at the 25th anniversary of the legendary cattle drive in the Käfer Wiesn-Schänke on Sunday evening, the post went off. Even before the start, stars and starlets, and of course also those who would like to be, cavorted in the flurry of flashlights at the feet of the Bavaria.
Scooter frontman H.P. Baxxter with girlfriend Sara-Gisela © Schober
Who's in? It's in! The guest list could not have been more colorful. From billionaire Klemens Hallmann with his wife, model Barbara Meier, to Instagram stars such as Sophia Thiel, Alessandro Capasso and designer Sarah Kern – they were all there. Kern brought her new-old love Tobias Pankow with her. The ex-wife of designer Otto Kern and her boyfriend, who is 17 years his junior, got together back in 2019, but broke up again after a few months.
Almauftrieb 2023: Celebrities show themselves with new love
At the end of 2022, they both gave their love a second chance - and were now still cuddling in the Beetle, completely in love. Actress Simone Thomalla also came accompanied by her boyfriend Jan-Christoph Wagner and model Sarah Brandner also showed her Mr. Right for the first time after three and a half years of relationship: entrepreneur Christian Hymer.
Dirndl designer Astrid Söll: "Pink is all the rage"
The current Playmate attracted a lot of attention. Désirée Nick came to the mega party together with dirndl queen Astrid Söll. "Everyone wants Barbie-style dirndls this year. Pink is all the rage," said Söll. Simone Mecky-Ballack, who has just fallen in love and rocked the party in a chic Barbie dirndl and with her new boyfriend Heiko Grote, knows this too. "I've always been a total Barbie fan," she gushed. "In addition, it's wonderful to be here with my new love, to sway and brush together," she said happily. Not even her two ex-husbands could dampen the mood.
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Football connects: Giovane Élber (left) and Serge Gnabry. © Felix Hörhager
Simone Mecky-Ballack in Barbie style with a new boyfriend
While Michael Ballack fled the media hustle and bustle in front of the tent, his husband Andreas Mecky trumpeted to a buddy: "I'm outlawed today." But that didn't bother the beautiful Simone at all: "I'm doing great. I'm cool with everyone." Highlight of the evening: Scooter frontman H. P. Baxxter entered the stage. Hyper Hyper instead of Hulapalu and the mood was boiling. "I like coming to the Oktoberfest, I like the rustic and rustic." Baxxter would also wear traditional costume more often. "But it doesn't fit at home in Hamburg. That belongs in Munich."
Scooter frontman H.P. Baxxter performs in the Beetle tent
At the musician's side: his new girlfriend Sara, who is 37 years his junior. Baxxter and the beautiful real estate economics student have been a couple for a few months. He was happy to bring them with him to the Oktoberfest and raved about Bavarian beer: "I don't usually drink beer, but a mass of beer like this is great."
Cheers! Model Barbara Meier, model Franziska Knuppe, entrepreneur Barbara Becker and actress Sila Sahin-Radlinger (from left). © Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Not only Michael Käfer ("There has almost never been such a great atmosphere."), but also organizer Philip Greffenius was overjoyed. "It makes me proud that we have been able to establish the cross-generational event for 25 years." The cattle drive was never intended as a celebrity party. "He's just become it."
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Roberto Blanco gives his wife Luzandra a kiss. © Roman BABIRAD
Roberto Blanco at the Oktoberfest - Wayne Carpendale also visits the Oktoberfest
Regular guest since the beginning: Roberto Blanco. ("I was already there on the first cattle drive. You always meet a lot of friends here.") and Wayne Carpendale. "We've been coming together for 16 years," revealed his wife, presenter Annemarie Carpendale. "For us, the cattle drive has become a class reunion." Her regular guest Verena Kerth (in a partner look with boyfriend Marc Terenzi) agreed. "As a Münchner Kindl, the cattle drive is even more important than the tapping." And Terenzi also grabbed the microphone and performed the Kings of Leon hit Sex on fire.
Ex-footballer Patrick Owomoyela came injured. © Gisela Schober
It was also a class reunion for kickers and ex-professional footballers. "I go to the Oktoberfest every day. For me as a Brazilian, the atmosphere is always special," enthused Giovane Élber, while Serge Gnabry was not willing to talk. It wasn't just FC Bayern players who kept the crowds high. Ex-Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller and Patrick Owomoyela also threw themselves into the hustle and bustle of the night. "Former football rivalries are forgotten at the Oktoberfest," said Owomoyela, laughing, looking at the Bayern table.
Astrid Söll and Désirée Nick in front of the cattle drive. © Feb
Also present: the ex-affair of Prince Albert, Nicole Coste, ex-sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, the three Boris Becker ex-wives Barabara Becker, Lilly Becker and Sandy Meyer-Wölden as well as Jasmin Herren with her boyfriend Philipp Bender, who is 21 years younger.
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