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Oktoberfest Sept. 16, 17, 18, 2011

   
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Oktoberfest 2011

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Music Featuring:

Obenheimer Express Band

die Spitzbuam

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

Heritage Bank Logo

See Heritage tent entertainment schedule below

Thank you Klaus Radio - The Klaus Companies

Oktoberfest Sponsor - Par-A-Dice Casino

Oktoberfest 2011 Entertainment Schedule

See 2011 Admission prices below.

Entertainment Schedule is subject to change. Last update 9/14/11


Gateway Building Accordionist Terry Bredenberg Terry Bredenberg

Friday - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday - 11:30 AM to 3:30 pm

Friday, September 16

Find OBENHEIMER EXPRESS on Myspace Click Here.

OBENHEIMER EXPRESS WEBSITE Click Here.

Main Stage

5:00-6:00 p.m. — Ratskeller Brummers
6:00-6:20 p.m. — Lindenhof Echos
6:20-8:30 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
8:30-8:45 p.m. — Masskrugstemmen - Bier Stein Holding Contest
8:45-11:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express

7:30-8:15 p.m. — Log Sawing Tryouts
8:30-8:45 p.m. — Log Sawing for Finalists

Biergarten
5:00-7:00 p.m. — Vogel Musik
7:00-7:15 p.m. — Peoria Volkstaenzer
7:15-9:15 p.m. — Al's Pals Polka Band

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Saturday, September 17

Go to die SPITZBUAM website Click Here.

Find OBENHEIMER EXPRESS on Myspace Click Here.

OBENHEIMER EXPRESS WEBSITE Click Here.

Main Stage
12:00-1:00 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
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
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. — Masskrugstemmen - Bier Stein Holding Contest
8:45-11:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express

7:30-8:15 p.m. — Log Sawing Tryouts
8:30-8:45 p.m. — Log Sawing Contest for Finalists

Biergarten
12:00-2:00 p.m. — Ratskeller Brummers
2:00-5:30 p.m. — Vogel Musik
5:30-5:50 p.m. — Break for Oktoberfest Ceremony
5:50-7:45 p.m. — Al's Pals Polka Band
7:45-11:00 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band

Sunday, September 18


Free admission Sunday before 11:00 a.m. with a can food donation
10:30-12:00 a.m. — Polka Mass at the main stage
Canned food donation (which will also pay your admission if you
come before 11: a.m.) is requested for services
Otherwise see admission prices below

Main Stage
10:30-11:45 a.m. — Polka Mass with Ratskeller Brummers
11:45-12:00 p.m. — Peoria Volkstaenzer
12:00-2:45 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
2:45-3:00 p.m. — Masskrugstemmen - Bier Stein Holding Contest
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Obenheimer Express

1:45-2:30 p.m. — Log Sawing Tryouts
2:45-3:00 p.m. — Log Sawing for Finalists

Biergarten
12:00-2:00 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band
2:00-2:20 p.m. — Lindenhof Echos
2:20-5:00 p.m. — die Spitzbu'am

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New for 2011: We are proud to say that
Heritage Bank

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is the Sponsor of our German Heritage Tent!

Thank you Klaus Radio - The Klaus Companies

Heritage Tent Entertainment Schedule

Hours of Operation: Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 11am- 5pm.

Friday, September 16

Displays - All day

5:00-11:00 p.m. — Genealogy Searches

Saturday, September 17

Displays - All day

12:00-11:00 p.m. — Genealogy Searches

1:30 and 3:30 p.m. — German Lessons

2:00 and 4:00 p.m. — Puppet Theatre

Sunday, September 18

Displays - All day

1:00 p.m. — German Lessons

1:30 p.m. — Puppet Theatre



Admission Prices to the Oktoberfest: 

Tickets will be the same price as last year, except that all paid attendees
will receive a coupon good for a beverage of their choice.
That could be as much as $5 !!! Ka-ching!

Friday - 5 pm until 11 pm, $9.

Saturday - from noon until 5 pm, $7.

Saturday - 5 pm until 11 pm, $9.

Sunday - Before 11 am and with a canned food donation, Free.

Sunday - 11 am and after, $7.

Children 12 and under FREE!

Also, Sunday, in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11,
all military, police, fire, and EMT personnel
in uniform or with proper ID will be admitted free.


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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