Please join us August 3rd for our annual Bratfest at Hickory Grove park! Keith Zweifel and his band from Wisconsin will be the feature entertainment for the day! Keith's band plays a wide range of music from polkas to "rock 'n roll."
Hours are from noon to 8 pm – Free Admission and Parking. The Bratfest is a traditional German Picnic held in a beautiful tree covered biergarten. Family friendly event. The event will be held rain or shine!
Bratfest 2025 – A Celebration of German Culture!
📍 Hickory Grove Park, Peoria, IL
📅 Sunday, August 3rd | 12 PM – 8 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission & Parking!
What to Expect:
• Authentic German eats: Brats, Pork Schnitzels, Red Cabbage, Green Beans w/ Bacon, German Potato Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Sauce, Desserts and Tea!
• Complete dinners will be served from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• à la carte sandwiches including Brats, Schnitzels, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, German Potato Salad & Sauerkraut. Bavarian pretzels available until 7pm or while supplies last
• Cold German and Domestic Beer, Soda and Water also available
• Live music from Keith Zweifel, Rathskellar Brummers & the Lindenhof Echoes
• Fun Activities for the kids - Full Playground and Bounce House!
• Ice Cream Truck
• Traditional games like Pellet Gun Target Shooting, Nagelspielen & Stein Holding (includes souvenir stein + beer for $15!) Women @ 3:45 & Men @ 5pm!
• Hot Rods, Sports Cars & Bike drive-in
• Unique German gifts at the Damenchor tent!
🧓👶 Drop-off zone available for elderly guests, individuals with disabilities, and families with small children.
🚫 No dogs (except service animals) or outside coolers
💵 No ATM on-site – please bring cash
📲 More info: www.peoriagermans.net
📧 Questions? Email:
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📍Hickory Grove Park, 12403 Hickory Grove Rd., Dunlap is just north of Peoria. Take Route 40 North to Hickory Grove Rd.
Come celebrate German heritage with us – fun, food, and Gemütlichkeit await! 🍻
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