Oktoberfest is happening now and while I’ve lived in Germany for a couple of years I have to admit I’ve never been to Munich for the event. Just about every festival here year round involves lots of excellent strong beer served in giant glasses, great bratwurst and tasty pretzels so I’ve never felt the need to go to Munich, especially since it’s really crowded and busy this time of year. It seems fun, though, especially if you’re not used to German culture.

Celebrities have been flocking to the annual event, with Hayden Panettiere donning a tiny drindl to accompany her boyfriend, boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko (damn her, I thought they were broken up already) last week.

Also in attendance was True Blood star Alexander Skarsgaard, who promoted his show over the weekend with some Oktoberfest hotties and Lebkuchenherzen (gingerbread hearts). Judging from his gorgeous red face, he enjoyed some of the beer.

Katy Perry was on popular German variety show Wetten, Das?, which aired from Munich over the weekend. She wore a drindl at the host’s insistence along with downing a big glass of beer. I watched some of her appearance on the show (it’s long and I’ll admit I turned it off before it was over) and while she didn’t say much of interest she was a lot of fun and seemed to have a good time. That’s what Oktoberfest is all about. That and getting really wasted. It only takes two of those beers to knock me on my ass, and I’m used to drinking it.

Now stare into Alexander Skarsgard’s eyes for a moment.

See? It wasn’t Monday for a few seconds.

Pictures except for Katy Perry photos credit: Fame Pictures