Volksfest

Join us for a German festival held in a traditional German Bier Garten.

Free Admission!

On Sunday, July 7th the Peoria German-American Society will be hosting their annual Volksfest at Hickory Grove Park from noon to 8 pm – Free Admission and Parking.  This is a family friendly event.

Volksfests or People’s Fests began in Germany.  There is typically at least one Volksfest in many larger German cities each year.  German emigrants to the United States brought the tradition of the Volksfest with them.  The Peoria German American Society has hosted a Volksfest at their club grounds since the 1930’s.

Featuring:

• Live Music
  • Eddie Korosa from Chicago
  • Al’s Pals
  • Lindenhof Echoes
• A Volkswagen Family of Car Cruis’n
  • includes Audi and Porche
  • runs from noon to 5:00 pm
  • Entry is free
  • The driver or rider will receive a pass good for one beverage or sandwich if they arrive before 2pm.
• A German gift tent will be open offering a number of imported items from Germany for sale.

  Other activities will include: 

• nagelspielen (German nail game)
• stein holding
• soccer
• 50/50 raffle
• shooting tent
  • Air gun shooters have the opportunity to earn prizes.
• A Kinder Park is available for the kids.

  German food available including full dinners.  Food to be served that day will include:   

• smoked pork chops
• bratwurst
• Heidelburgers
• hot dogs
• sauerkraut
• German potato salad
• cole slaw
• cake
• Bavarian pretzels will be available with a side of Obatzda (a German cheese spread). 

Main food line will end around 6 pm. Sandwich and pretzel booth open longer.

There is no ATM on site.

Sponsored by the GACS

at Hickory Grove Park

Hickory Grove Park 12403 Hickory Grove Rd., Dunlap is just north of Peoria.

Inquiries can be made to info@peoriagermans.net