More About German Sommerfest!

Celebrate the beginning of Summer German-style! Join us at the Peoria Sport Verein’s annual Sommerfest at Hickory Grove Park on Saturday, June 1st from 12pm-8pm. This event features German food, beverages, soccer, German car and bike cruis'n, and entertainment. This is a family friendly event. Free admission.

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

Eddie Korosa from Chicago will be the featured artist. Eddie Korosa and his band have been crowd favorites at our summer fests for many years! Other local German entertainers: the Lindenhof Echoes, the Lindenhof Echos (Alp Horns), and Al’s Pals Polka Band.

A German Car and Motorcycle Cruis’n from noon to 5:00 pm. Anyone with a German car or bike is encouraged to participate. Admission is free. The driver will receive a coupon good for one beverage or sandwich if you arrive before 2pm.

Other activities will include an air-gun shooting tent, bags, stein holding, and nagelspielen (German nail game).

Complete dinners available as well as ala carte options. Food served includes: Pork Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Heidelburgers, Hot Dogs, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, and dessert.

No dogs or outside coolers allowed during the fest. No ATM on site.

For the latest information check out our webpage: Click for Details. Inquiries can be made to info@peoriagermans.net.


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