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... promoting German culture in the Peoria, Illinois area through song, sport, food, drink and fellowship!


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September 20, 21, 22

Oktoberfest

2013

   
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Oktoberfest 2012

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Music Featuring:

Obenheimer Express Band

die Spitzbu'am

Heidelberg German Band

Al’s Pals Polka Band

Terry Bredenberg

Vogel Musik

Lindenhof Echos Alpenhorns

Ratskeller Brummers, Peoria's own German band

and much more

Be sure to visit the Heritage tent

Our Oktoberfest Heritage Tent Sponsor - Heritage Bank

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See Heritage tent entertainment schedule below

Thank you Klaus Radio - The Klaus Companies

Tentative
Oktoberfest 2013 Entertainment Schedule

Entertainment Schedule is subject to change. Last update 4/23/13


Gateway Building Accordionist Terry Bredenberg
Terry Bredenberg




Friday, September 20

Find OBENHEIMER EXPRESS on Myspace Click Here.

OBENHEIMER EXPRESS WEBSITE Click Here.

Main Stage

5:00-7:00 p.m. — Ratskeller Brummers
6:40-7:00 p.m. — Oktoberfest ceremony
7:00-7:20 p.m. — Lindenhof Echos
7:20-8:45 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
8:45-9:00 p.m. — Log sawing Contest for Finalists
9:00-11:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express

(7:45 - 8:30 — Log Sawing Tryouts)

Biergarten
5:00-7:15 p.m. — Vogel Musik
7:15-7:40 p.m. — Peoria Volkstaenzer
7:40-9:15 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band

9:15-9:30 p.m. — Masskrugstemmen – Bier Stein Holding Contest
9:30-10:30 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band

Saturday, September 21

Go to die SPITZBU'AM website Click Here.

Find OBENHEIMER EXPRESS on Myspace Click Here.

OBENHEIMER EXPRESS WEBSITE Click Here.

Main Stage
noon-1:00 p.m. — die Spitzbu'am
1:00-1:20 p.m. — Peoria Volkstaenzer
1:20-2:20 p.m. — die Spitzbu'am
2:20-2:40 p.m. — Lindenhof Echos Alpenhorns
2:40-3:40 p.m. — die Spitzbu'am
3:40-4:10 p.m. — Springfield International Dancers
4:10-5:10 p.m. — die Spitzbu'am
5:10-5:30 p.m. — Lindenhof Echos Alpenhorns
5:30-5:50 p.m. — Oktoberfest Ceremony (Parade led by Spitzbu'am)
5:50-8:30 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
8:30-8:45 p.m. — Log Sawing Contest for Finalists
8:45-11:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express

(7:30 - 8:15 p.m. — Log Sawing Tryouts

Biergarten
noon-2:00 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band
2:00-5:30 p.m. — Vogel Musik
5:30-6:00 p.m. — Break for Oktoberfest Ceremony
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Al's Pals Polka Band
8:00-8:15 p.m. — Masskrugstemmen – Bier Stein Holding Contest
8:15-11:00 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band

Sunday, September 22

2nd Annual 5K - Das Bier Run @ 12:30
Start/Finish at the big Tent

Main Stage
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Polka Mass with Wilanna Vogel and Terry Bredenberg on accordion
11:30-noon — Peoria Volkstaenzer
noon-2:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
2:00-2:20 p.m. — Das Bier Run awards / Masskrugstemmen - Bier Stein Holding Contest
2:20-4:30 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
3:00-3:15 p.m. — Log Sawing Contest for Finalist

(2:00-2:45 p.m. — Log Sawing Tryouts)

Biergarten
noon-2:00 p.m. — Al's Pals Polka Band
2:00-2:20 p.m. — Lindenhof Echos Alpenhorns
2:20-5:00 p.m. — die Spitzbu'am


Heritage Tent Entertainment Schedule

Friday, September 20

5:00-9:00 p.m. — Displays - All day

Saturday, September 21

12:00-9:00 p.m. — Displays - All day

1:30 and 3:00 p.m. — German Lessons

2:00 and 4:00 p.m. — Puppet Theatre

Sunday, September 22

12:00-5:00 p.m. — Displays - All day

1:00 p.m. — German Lessons

1:30 p.m. — Puppet Theatre



Admission Prices to the Oktoberfest: 

Friday 5pm to 11pm $9.00 with a free beverage token (Friday night only!)
(12 and under free with paid adult)

Saturday 12 to 5pm $7.00 admission
5pm to 11pm $9.00
(12 and under free with paid adult)

Sunday 10:30 Mass Free with can food donation-multiple cans donation encouraged!
11am to 6pm $7.00
(12 and under free with paid adult)


Various vendors for food, sandwiches, desserts and merchandise will be available!

Check out the SVP - Sport Verein Peoria - for a porkchop on a stick and other good German fare!

For more information, email oktoberfestpeo@aol.com

 
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