Oktoberfest Davenport
September 21, 2024 |
12:00 pm -
7:00 pm
FREE
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.
GAHC members get in free to our 8th annual Best of the Wurst sausage competition, held this Sunday, July 13th from 12:00 am- 4:00 pm! Along with local Here`s the Scoop ice cream, guests can sample local brats, purhcase from a variety of delicious foods, and enjoy an ice cold beer or pop! And don`t forget to vote for your favorite “wurst!” Live music, ice cream, and balloon twisting are just some of the special activities we have planned. $5 entry per person, kids under 12 and members are free. Tickets are available at the door, cash or card is accepted. Here`s some of the fun that we had at last year`s Best of the Wurst!
Independence Day may be over, but our appreciation for service members is never-ending. Now until Labor Day (September 1st, 2025), active-duty military personnel and their families can visit the German American Heritage Center for free!
Did you know the Col Ballroom in the West End of Davenport, is part of the National Register of Historic Places?
Though renamed in 1914, Col Ballroom originates from the Saengerfest Halle. This building brought together German musicians across the Midwest. Today it is no longer a performance venue, but we can keep its legacy alive by talking about it.
Now on display in our first floor gallery.
Visits are free this month! Come see this exhibit and more, our hours are, Tues-Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm, and Closed on Mondays.
This Sunday, July 13th from 12:00 am- 4:00 pm, we`ll host our 8th annual Best of the Wurst sausage competition! Guests can sample local brats, purchase a variety of delicious food, enjoy an ice cold beer or pop, and vote for your favorite “wurst!” This year we will also ice cream from Here`s the Scoop to taste! Live music, ice cream, and balloon twisting are just some of the special activities we have planned. $5 entry per person, kids under 12 and members are free. Tickets are available at the door, cash or card is accepted. Take a look at some photos from last year`s Best of the Wurst competition:
Join us Sunday July 13th from 12:00- 4:00 pm for our 8th annual Best of the Wurst sausage competition! Sample local brats, purchase a variety of delicious food, enjoy an ice cold beer or pop, and vote for your favorite “wurst!” Live music, ice cream, and balloon twisting are just some of the special activities we have planned. $5 entry per person, kids under 12 and members are free. Tickets are available at the door, cash or card is accepted. Here`s a throwback to last year`s Best of the Wurst!
🎆 The museum will be closed on Friday July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Have a safe and fun holiday! We will be back open regular hours on Saturday.
Haven`t been to the museum before or has it been a while? Need something to do with out-of-town guests or kids on summer break? We are thrilled to offer FREE ADMISSION for the entire month of July!
With new exhibitions including, "German Expressionist Prints," and "The Prints of David and Sarojini Johnson," along with our permanent exhibition, "The German Immigrant Experience," there is something for all ages and interest levels. Or just come take a look out of our 4th floor windows and take in a beautiful view of downtown Davenport and the Mississippi River.
Thank you to Cal and Jill Werner for making Free Admission in July possible.
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