Oktoberfest Davenport
September 21, 2024 |
12:00 pm -
7:00 pm
FREE
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The German American Heritage Center and Museum and Zimmerman Honda are excited to host the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest 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.
Oktoberfest Davenport
🗓️ Saturday, September 21st, 2024
⏰ 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 K-Square 119 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.
🎶 Music:
QC Rock Academy
Die Musikmeisters German polka band
💪 Games:
Stein Holding Contests – a game in which participants try to hold up a full mug of beer for as long as they can.
Hammerschlagen – A game in which participants compete against each other to drive nails into a wooden stump one hit at a time.
Giant Jenga and Connect 4
🍺 We will be selling German beer and a special Oktoberfest brew exclusively from Twin Span Brewing.
🌭 Tiphanie’s and Ruby’s will be serving up delicious German-inspired meals.
🇩🇪 Bringing a group? Reserve a table to ensure you have seats during our event at a prime location near the music!
Tables of 8 can be reserved for $80, two time slots available: 12-3:30 or 3:30-7. Reserve your table here.
A special thank you to our sponsors, as we couldn’t put on this event without them!
Zimmerman Honda, Koehler Electric, Downtown Davenport Partnership, City Blue Technologies, United Insurance Counselors, MediaLink, WVIK, E&H Restoration LLC, Townsquare Media, and Davenport Printing Company.
🎄 Join us for a FREE Holiday Cookie Crawl Downtown this Saturday from 11-3. Following the epic Festival of Trees Holiday Parade, stroll through festive shops, enjoy delicious holiday cookies and unlock exclusive deals at participating businesses.
🍪 Enjoy complimentary cookies in a variety of festive flavors, with fun toppings like sprinkles, icing, and even some surprise seasonal twists!
🗺️ Grab your map of participating businesses, try delicious cookies from Cookies & Dreams, and shop small this Saturday!
🛍️ All gift shop purchases are 10% off during the cookie crawl and are always tax-free!
Learn more about the cookie crawl here: https://www.downtowndavenport.com/blog-news/deck-the-downtowns-cookie-crawl/
#DeckTheDowntowns #downtowndavenport #cookiecrawl #shopsmall #holiday #shopping #gifts #german #museum #qcthatswhere #keepitQC #QuadCities
The holidays are approaching fast and we have many items that would be great to add to your shopping list!
Visit our gift shop for authentic German items, local history books, unique household items, or something fun for that office gift exchange!
We also have a variety of clearance items that are eligible for discounts.
🗓️ Our members` sale weekend is November 22nd – 24th. Enjoy 20% off on all purchases and we are always tax-free!
If you`re not already, memberships can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person and start at $45 for an entire year.
https://gahc.org/become-a-member/
#shopsmall #qcthatswhere #DeckTheDowntowns #downtowndavenport #museum #german #beer #gifts
The pickle hunt is on!! 🥒 🎄 ❄️ ⛄
Starting November 21st, search downtown Davenport for hidden pickles!
Find 10 pickles to win a pickle ornament for your own tree and be entered into a drawing for a chances to win downtown gift cards and a Grand Prize Basket!
🏆 Pick up an official card at one of the participating businesses to play. Turn in your completed card into one of the following locations:
🇩🇪 German American Heritage Center (712 W. 2nd St.)
Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.
📚 Davenport Public Library (321 N. Main St.)
Monday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
**the last day to pick up prize pickles at the GAHC+M is Sunday December 29th. (We are closed Dec 30th -Jan 1st).
#downtowndavenport #iowa #qc #quadcities #qcthatswhere #deckthedowntowns
We are accepting internship applications for the Spring term! (January – May). The deadline in December 6th.
Undergraduate and graduate level internships, independent study, and project opportunities are always available at the German American Heritage Center & Museum.
The museum works on an individual basis with the student, advisor and/or professor to ensure the student has a unique and enriching learning experience that fulfills their educational goals.
Emphasis areas include but are not limited to museum/interpretive studies, exhibitions, communications (marketing/public relations), education/curriculum, and business administration.
If you are interested, apply through our website, (link in bio) or contact clare@gahc.org
At this time we are unable to offer paid internships but we work with universities to make sure students receive credits for their work. Internship offerings are limited each term but students can apply more than once.
The holidays are approaching fast and we have many items that would be great to add to your shopping list!
Visit our gift shop for authentic German items, local history books, unique household items, or something fun for that office gift exchange!
🗓️ Our members` sale weekend is November 22nd – 24th. Enjoy 20% off on all purchases and we are always tax-free!
If you`re not already, memberships can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person and start at $45 for an entire year.
https://gahc.org/become-a-member/
Not local? We can ship most items to you! Call during our open hours and we will happily coordinate purchases and shipments. 563-322-8844.
The holidays are approaching fast and we have many items that would be great to add to your shopping list!
Visit our gift shop for authentic German items, local history books, unique household items, or something fun for that office gift exchange!
🗓️ Our members` sale weekend is November 22nd – 24th. Enjoy 20% off on all purchases and we are always tax-free!
If you`re not already, memberships can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person and start at $45 for an entire year.
https://gahc.org/become-a-member/
Not local? We can ship most items to you! Call during our open hours and we will happily coordinate purchases and shipments. 563-322-8844.
The holidays are approaching fast and we have many items that would be great to add to your shopping list!
Visit our gift shop for authentic German items, local history books, unique household items, or something fun for that office gift exchange!
🗓️ Our members` sale weekend is November 22nd – 24th. Enjoy 20% off on all purchases and we are always tax-free!
If you`re not already, memberships can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person and start at $45 for an entire year.
https://gahc.org/become-a-member/
Not local? We can ship most items to you! Call during our open hours and we will happily coordinate purchases and shipments. 563-322-8844.
We want to share a big thank you to the Moline Regional Community Foundation for their 2024 Giving in Action Grant. This support will help us with some much-needed maintenance.
https://www.molineregionalcf.org/
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