Oktoberfest

09/17/05, All Day

In its tenth year at the Riverfront, Peoria Oktoberfest promises authentic German tradition, spirit, and heritage.  A weekend of fun for the entire family! 

September 16-18, 2005

 

Friday, September 16

5 pm - 11 pm

Saturday, September 17

11 am - 11 pm

Sunday, September 18

11:30 am - 7 pm

Polka Mass at 10:30 am with 
Bishop Daniel Jenky 
as the Celebrant 

Directions to Oktoberfest

 

 Admission: Adults - $6; 
Children (12-4) - $2; 3 and under - FREE. 

 Advance tickets may be purchased at the 
Peoria Civic Center Box Office
or by calling Ticketmaster at (309)676-8700.   
Advance ticket prices include single day pass for $5 
or a weekend pass for $10. Tickets also on sale at
Lindenhof Hall on Friday evenings before the event.

Musical Entertainment

Entertainers at this year's fest:

Kaiser Wilhelm Ratskeller 
Brummers of Peoria

Die Spitzbuam from St. Louisand the Stein Village Band
and Hartmann Trio from Germany

An "Oompah-Free" music zone returns 
this year at the CEFCU Center Stage 
featuring Shades of Blue 
(a Blues Brothers style revue) 
on Saturday night.

 

Attractions

Alphorn performances

German folk dancers

Heritage tent

German Kasperl Puppet Theater

For the kids: A children's area with rides, 
balloons, and other fun activities is planned 
for the youngest set of attendees 
on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

 

 

 

 

Location: Peoria River Front Association