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SUMMARY:German Bratfest with Eddie Korosa and Craft Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, August 3rd\, 2014\, the Harmonie-Concordia Singers of the Peoria German American Society will be hosting their annual Bratfest at Hickory Grove Park from noon to 8 pm   Free Admission and Parking.  Family friendly event.\n\n \n\nIn conjunction with the Bratfest an import and craft beer tasting will be held from 1-6 pm.  Over 30 different craft beers will be available for sampling for a modest charge per 4 oz sample.\n\n \n\nEddie Korosa returns to Peoria for an afternoon of outstanding accordion fun for listening or dancing a polka!   Eddie was voted the "Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year" in 1996 and "Accordion Player of the Year" in 1997 by the United Polka Association.   Eddie's 9th album "CLASSICS" was nominated for Grammy consideration in 2008.  Even though polkas are Eddie's favorites music\, the band plays  favorite standards\, from big band waltzes and swing to rock and roll\, country\, and even line dances\, from the '20's to the '70's. \n\n \n\n The Bratfest is a traditional German Picnic held in a beautiful tree covered biergarten.   \n\n \n\nOther entertainment being provided by (subject to change):  Ratskeller Brummers\, Lindenhof Echoes\, and the Peoria Volkstaenzer.  The entertainment begins at 1:00 pm. \n\n \n\nSpecial Activities:\n\n- Muscle Car\, Hot Rod and Customized Motorcycle Cruis'n runs from noon to 5:00 pm.  This includes both American and foreign made vehicles.  Participants in the Car and Mortorcycle Cruis'n will receive a coupon for a complimentary beverage (beer\, wine\, or soft drink) or sandwich good for the day of the event.\n\n \n\n- Fine Arts and Craft Village featuring a variety of handmade items from local handicrafters.  The village is a has added to the cultural aspect of our festivals.  Craft fairs\, markets and craft guilds have a long history in Germany.  A German gift tent will be open offering a number of imported items from Germany for sale.\n\n \n\nA shooting tent is also available.  Air gun shooters have the opportunity to earn prizes.  A refurbished playground is available for the kids.\n\n \n\nFood to be served include Wienerschnitzel\, Bratwurst\, Spaetzle\, German Potato Salad\, Sauerkraut\, Red Cabbage\, Bavarian Pretzels\, Homemade ice cream\, and assorted desserts.\n\n \n\nFull dinners served until 6:00 pm.  Sandwiches available afterwards.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">On Sunday\, August 3rd\, 2014\, the Harmonie-Concordia Singers of the Peoria German American Society will be hosting their annual Bratfest at Hickory Grove Park from noon to 8 pm &ndash\; Free Admission and Parking.&nbsp\; Family friendly event.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">In conjunction with the Bratfest an import and craft beer tasting will be held from 1-6 pm.&nbsp\; Over 30 different craft beers will be available for sampling for a modest charge per 4 oz sample.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Eddie Korosa returns to Peoria for an afternoon of outstanding accordion fun for listening or dancing a polka!&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Eddie was voted the &quot\;Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year&quot\; in 1996 and &quot\;Accordion Player of the Year&quot\; in 1997 by the United Polka Association.&nbsp\;&nbsp\; </span></span></span><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">Eddie&#39\;s 9th album &quot\;<strong><em>CLASSICS</em></strong>&quot\; was nominated for Grammy consideration in 2008.&nbsp\; Even though polkas are Eddie&#39\;s favorites music\, the band plays&nbsp\; favorite standards\, from big band waltzes and swing to rock and roll\, country\, and even line dances\, from the &#39\;20&#39\;s to the &#39\;70&#39\;s. </span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">The Bratfest is a traditional German Picnic held in a beautiful tree covered biergarten.&nbsp\;&nbsp\; </span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Other entertainment being provided by (subject to change):&nbsp\; Ratskeller Brummers\, Lindenhof Echoes\, and the Peoria Volkstaenzer.&nbsp\; The entertainment begins at 1:00 pm. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Special Activities:</span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">- Muscle Car\, Hot Rod and Customized Motorcycle Cruis&rsquo\;n runs from noon to 5:00 pm.&nbsp\; This includes both American and foreign made vehicles.&nbsp\; Participants in the Car and Mortorcycle Cruis&rsquo\;n will receive a coupon for a complimentary beverage (beer\, wine\, or soft drink) or sandwich good for the day of the event.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">- Fine Arts and Craft Village featuring a variety of handmade items from local handicrafters.&nbsp\; The village is a has added to the cultural aspect of our festivals.&nbsp\; Craft fairs\, markets and craft guilds have a long history in Germany.&nbsp\; A German gift tent will be open offering a number of imported items from Germany for sale.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">A shooting tent is also available.&nbsp\; Air gun shooters have the opportunity to earn prizes.&nbsp\; A refurbished playground is available for the kids.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Food to be served include Wienerschnitzel\, Bratwurst\, Spaetzle\, German Potato Salad\, Sauerkraut\, Red Cabbage\, Bavarian Pretzels\, <span style="color:black\;">Homemade ice cream\, and assorted desserts.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Full dinners served until 6:00 pm.&nbsp\; Sandwiches available afterwards.</span>
LOCATION:Hickory Grove Park\, 12503 Hickory Grove Rd.\, Dunlap is just north of Peoria. Take Route 40 (old Rt 88) North to Hickory Grove Rd. Turn east and look for additional signs.
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DTSTAMP:20260503T173404Z
URL:https://business.peoriachamber.org/events/details/german-bratfest-with-eddie-korosa-and-craft-beer-tasting-08-03-2014-4903
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