The Peoria German-American Society will host Swiss-German Springfest at the Avanti’s Event Center (located at 3401 Griffin Drive in Pekin) from Noon – 7 pm. German food will be available including the Über Schnitzel sandwich which includes pork schnitzel with sautéed onions and Gouda or Swiss Cheese on a bun. Also being served will be pork schnitzel, bratwurst, frankfurters (hot dogs), German potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, Bavarian pretzels and dessert. The cash bar will feature a number of German beer selections. Live entertainment will feature Grammy Award nominee, Eddie Korosa, Jr. and his band from 2:30 – 5:30 pm. Terry Bredenberg on the accordion starting at 12:30 pm and the Lindenhof Echos (alphorns) will also perform during the day. New this year is a German Car and Motorcycle Cruis’n starting at Noon. Admission is free: payment for food must be made with cash or checks only (an ATM is available on site). For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com
This event is being co-sponsored Harmonie-Concordia, an affiliate of the Peoria German American Society, and the Avanti’s Event Center.
