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SUMMARY:Swiss-German Springfest with Eddie Korosa!
DESCRIPTION:Springfest with Eddie Korosa!\nSunday, April 6th\nAvanti’s Event Center\n3401 Griffin Drive, Pekin, Illinois\n \n\nJoin us for a German Springfest (Frühlingfest) in Pekin, Illinois on Sunday, April 6th from 12pm-8pm at the Avanti’s Event Center, 3401 Griffin Drive, Pekin, Illinois. Pekin has a rich Swiss – German History and we would like you to join us for a day for German food music, drink and entertainment.  Admission is free. \n\nEntertainment will feature Grammy Award nominee, Eddie Korosa, Jr. and his band from 2:30-5:30pm.  Terry Bredenberg on the accordion starting at 12:30pm. The Lindenhof Echos (alphorns) will also perform at around 2:00 pm.\n\nNew this year is a German Car and Motorcycle Cruis’n starting at 12pm.  Special parking area for participants.\nGerman food will be available for purchase.  Our famous Über Schnitzel sandwich will be featured on our menu.  This special sandwich includes our pork schnitzel with sauteed onions and Gouda or Swiss Cheese on a bun.  Also being served:  pork schnitzel, bratwurst, frankfurters (hotdogs), German potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, Bavarian pretzels and dessert.  Make sure you get your pretzel with our Obatzda cheese spread!  Food will be served until 7pm unless we run out.\nThe cash bar will feature a number of German beer selections.\n\nThe German word for Springfest is, “Frühlingsfest.  This is an annual family-friendly celebration of the spring season.  Frühlingsfest takes place in cities all over Germany, such as München and Stuttgart. With over 1.2 million participants each year, Frühlingsfest makes its name as the largest spring festival in Europe.\nThe event is being co-sponsored Harmonie-Concordia, an affiliate of the Peoria German American Society, and the Avanti’s Event Center.\nWe currently only accept cash and checks.  An ATM is on site.\nEddie was recognized as the 2013 Chicago Music Awards “Best Polka Entertainer” as well as the 2012 Chicago Music Awards “Lifetime Achievement” recipient.\nFor more updated information go to:  www.peoriagermans.net\n\n \n
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