WINTERFEST IS BACK! at the Lindenhof Sunday, January, 31st! Info Below:
Sponsored by Peoria Sport Verein
Schlachtfest is a German ceremonial pig roast feast and party!
Sponsored by Harmonie Concordia
Marchtoberfest is a celebration of Frühlingsfest, or Springfest. This festival is also known as Oktoberfest’s little sister and features German beer, music, food and games just in time for warmer Spring weather and lighter, easy drinking Spring beers.
Sponsored by Damenchor Germania and Harmonie Concordia
Springfest is another great German seasonal festival. Springfest features the same big, strong German beers, delicious food and festive atmosphere.
Sponsored by the GACS Culture Committee
Maifest is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Maifest is still celebrated with the maypole (maibaum) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the local village or town.
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Sommerfest is an Oktoberfest-style celebration of summer featuring traditional German food, beer, music, games, song and dance.
Sponsored by the GACS
Volksfest is a large festive family funfair with beer and wine. Attractions include food, drink, music, games of chance and skill, and merchandise vendors.
Sponsored by the GACS and Peoria Park District
Yes, autumn brings many splendid things like apple picking, Halloween, and pumpkin spice everything, but the best of all is Oktoberfest, the German fall festival that celebrates everyone’s favorite things: food, beer, and merrymaking.