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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Celebrate spring at Frühlingfest: Swiss-German fest in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — To most people, the first sign of spring is the song of the robin or the tulips blooming, but to a select few, it's Frühlingfest, the Swiss-German Springfest, on April 6th at Avanti's Event Center, 3401 Griffin Dr, Pekin. You won't need German as a second language as long as you know the basics. 'Schnitzel, bratwurst, German potato salad, pretzels, and sauerkraut' will all help you navigate the menu. The entertainment is live music by both Eddie Korosa Jr and the Lindenhoff Echoes Alphorns. The festivities also include the German Car & Motorcycle, Cruis'n starting at 12pm, for those that wish to display their German cars and motorcycles. Jeff Pulfer, of the Peoria Area German Society says the event will have 'Great German food and great German atmosphere,' plus, admission is free. Frühlingfest is a complete day of family food drink and song, April 6th, beginning at 12pm, at Avanti's Event Center, 3401 Griffin Dr, Pekin. To learn more, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Step Aside Winter Marchtoberfest Is Here
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — Gertie the groundhog has had her say, but nothing says 'hello spring' like Marchtoberfest. Jeff Pulfer, of the Peoria Area German Society, told WMBD This Morning, the real meaning of Marchtoberfest. 'The beer for the first Octoberfest was all made in March'. He was quick to add that it's also a 'halfway to Octoberfest event'. Pulfer then fast forwarded to current events. Marchtoberfest is Sunday March 2nd, Noon till 8pm, at the Lindhoff, 7601 N Harker Dr, Peoria. It costs 15 dollars for adults but even less if you wear your favorite Dirndl or Lederhosen. The fee includes lots of your favorite accordion music and food. The all you can eat buffet includes the famous 'Munich Special' several other main dishes, and desserts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
