Peoria, Illinois, USA

OctoberFest Peoria

Be sure to visit the Heritage tent 
Oktoberfest 2010 Entertainment Schedule

Entertainment Schedule is subject to change. Last update 9/5/10

Gateway Building Accordianist - Terry Bredenberg 
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Ratskeller Brummers in the fountain area 


‘NEW to Oktoberfest in 2010! Our friends from
Autohaus of Peoria have teamed with us and will add an 8-car display to this year’s festival. Autohaus’ display will feature authentic German-made cars -- Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche!

AND… Have you ever dreamt of going to Germany?! Autohaus of Peoria will be giving away a free trip to Germany, so make sure to sign up at the event!’

Friday, September 17
Main Stage
5:00-6:00 p.m. — die Spitzbuam
6:00-6:20 p.m. —  Peoria Volkstänzer
6:20-7:20 p.m. — die Spitzbuam
7:20-7:30 p.m. — Armkraft Wettkampf - Arm Strength Contest
7:30-7:50 p.m. — Oktoberfest Ceremony
7:50-8:40 p.m. — Alpen Echoes
8:40-9:00 p.m. — Lindenhof Echoes Alphorns
9:00-9:45 p.m. — Alpen Echoes
9:45-10:00 p.m. — Log Sawing Contest for Finalists
10:00-11:00 p.m. — Alpen Echoes
Log-Sawing Tryouts 8:30-9:30 in the Main Tent

Biergarten
5:00-7:30 p.m. — Vogel Musik
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
CEFCU Stage - Oompah Free Zone
8:00 p.m. — Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets


Saturday, September 18
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Main Stage
12:00-1:00 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band
1:00-1:30 p.m. — Peoria Volkstaenzer
1:30-2:20 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band
2:20-2:40 p.m. — Lindenhof Echoes Alphorns
2:40-3:30 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band  
3:30-4:15 p.m. — Springfield International Dancers  
4:15-5:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
5:00-5:30 p.m. — Oktoberfest Ceremony
5:30-6:15 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
6:15-6:30 p.m. — Log Sawing Contest
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
7:30-8:00 p.m. — Lindenhof Echoes / Ladies Stein Carrying Contest
8:00-8:45 p.m. — Alpen Echoes
8:45-9:00 p.m. — Armkraft Wettkampf - Arm Strength Contest
9:00-9:45 p.m. — Alpen Echoes
9:45-10:00 p.m. — Hammerer Contest
10:00-11:00 p.m. — Alpen Echoes 
Log-Sawing Tryouts 5:30-6:15 in the Main Tent

Biergarten
12:00-2:00 p.m. — Vogel Musik
2:00-4:00 p.m. — Ratskeller Brummers
4:00-5:00 p.m. — Al's Pals Polka Band
5:00-5:30 p.m. — Break for Oktoberfest Ceremony
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Al's Pals Polka Band
7:00-10:00 p.m. — die Spitzbuam 

CEFCU Stage - Oompah Free Zone
8:00 p.m. — The Late Nite Blues Brothers Band 


Sunday, September 19

Free admission Sunday before 11:00 a.m. with a can food donation
10:30-12:00 a.m. — Protestant Polka Service at the Biergarten
10:30-12:00 a.m. — Polka Mass at the main stage
Canned food donation (which will also pay your admission if you come before 11: a.m.) is requested for services 
Main Stage
12:00-1:00 p.m. — Obenheimer Express
1:00-1:20 p.m. — Peoria Volkstaenzer
1:20-2:20 p.m. — Oberheimer Express
2:20-2:30 p.m. — Armkraft Wettkampf - Arm Strength Contest
2:30-2:50 p.m. — Lindenhof Echoes Alphorns
2:50-3:50 p.m. — die Spitzbuam
3:50-4:10 p.m. — Log Sawing Contest for Finalists / Contest
4:10-5:00 p.m. — die Spitzbuam 
Log Sawing Tryouts 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Main Tent
Biergarten
12:00-2:00 p.m. — Heidelberg German Band
2:00-4:00 p.m. — Alpen Echoes 

Admission Prices to the Oktoberfest:
Friday - 5 pm until 11 pm, $9. 
Saturday - from noon until 5 pm, $7.
Saturday - 5 pm until 11 pm, $9.
Sunday - Before 11 am and with a canned food donation, Free.
Sunday - 11 am and after, $7. Canned good donations will still be accepted
Children 12 and under FREE!
Advance tickets are $7.00 for a one day pass, and $15.00 for a three day pass.
Advance tickets will give you admittance on any day, at any time.
Advance ticket sales are available at our Lindenhof Friday public dinners, 5 pm until 8-ish. The Lindenhof is located at 7601 N. Harker Dr., Peoria. (Off Pioneer Parkway, turn south at Finish Line Ford).

Another Wonderful dinner will be prepared by the German-American Central Society again this year and will be available in the main tent! 
Various vendors for sandwiches, desserts and merchandise will also be available!
For more information, email oktoberfestpeo@aol.com 
 
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