In partnership with the German American Heritage Center, the Downtown Davenport Partnership is excited to host the 2nd Annual German Fest in Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square) which provides a perfect venue for an outdoor event in the heart of downtown Davenport. This free event is a great way to celebrate the rich German culture in the Quad Cities while having fun in our community. It features a variety of traditional Oktoberfest activities including music, food, games, and beer.

German Fest on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 12–8 p.m. at K-Square 119 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.

Music:

• 12 – 4 p.m. Die Musikmeisters Band a German polka band
• 4 – 8 p.m. Dirndolls an Alpine folk band

Games:

• Hammerschlagen – A game in which participants compete against each other to drive nails into a wooden stump one hit at a time
• Stein Holding Contest – A game in which participants try to hold up a full mug of beer for as long as they can
• Inflatable Axe Throwing
• Bounce House for kids

Food & Drink:

• Tiphanie’s is serving up their signature menu item “Fo Shizzle, My Schnitzel”
• Rob Smokin J’s is serving brats and burgers with a sauerkraut topping option
• The German American Heritage Center will be selling alcoholic beverages

A special thank you to our sponsors, as we couldn’t put on this event without them!

Bronze Sponsor: Davenport Printing

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