Germanfest

The Quincy Sister City Commission hosts the annual Germanfest in Quincy’s South Park on Friday, June 2nd from 5pm-11pm and Saturday, June 3rd from 3-11 pm.  Live German entertainment will be going on all weekend.

Kinderplatz (Children’s Area) – is on Saturday, June 3rd from 3:00 – 7:00 pm ONLY – Children’s area with small children’s games and activities & small prizes given.  Including (Refreshment Services Pepsi) providing 2 liter Pepsi products for the ring toss game, decorating a cookie station (provided by County Market), games from the Quincy Public Library,  Quincy Art Center and new this year are some special activities/games from the Quincy Children’s Museum.  The children will love these games from the Children’s Museum in Kinderplatz.

Both days will feature traditional German food accompanied by local favorites and craft beers including ones brewed especially for the event. A variety of other beers including German beer will be available along with wine and non-alcoholic beverages.   Event parking will be available at Hy-Vee on Harrison.

Proceeds from Germanfest help provide materials and activities for QND and QHS German classes as well as some support for the QU team’s German soccer trip experience. Activities for German adult and student exchanges are also funded by the event.