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2016 GermanFest Entertainment

Visit the main GermanFest page for a full schedule of the event. This page will be updated with 2017 activities when information becomes available.

Live Music & Biergarten

PictureThe Guttenberg German Band plays twice on Saturday, along with Lyle Beaver, the Silbertaler Trio, and the Love Handles, who open for Triple Threat.
Enjoy some great music Friday evening and throughout the day and evening on Saturday! Food, pop, and German and domestic beer and wine will be available!
Friday night: Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen
Saturday: TBA
Saturday night: Triple Threat

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Friday night, enjoy a performance by Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen!
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2016: RockTide performs Saturday afternoon.
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Saturday's headliner is local favorite: Triple Threat!

Dance Performances

Vintage Volkswagen Display
The University of Northern Iowa International Dance Theater Dance Company performs twice on Saturday.
Take a walk through over 20 vintage Volkswagens dating from approximately 1970-1990 from 10am-4pm on Schiller Street on Saturday.

Wiener Dog Dash & Dog Show

In addition to the always popular wiener dog dash, this year, friendly dogs of all breeds over six months old are invited to participate in a show of their agility, obedience, and costuming. Fixed length leashes and proof of up-to-date vaccinations are required for participation. Review full rules in the documents below. Register at the information booth prior to the event on Saturday, September 24. Owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs at all GermanFest activities.
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Puppet THeater

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  • Is porridge a healthy breakfast alternative?
  • How much sleep does the average bear need?
  • Can a little girl with curls skip her way to fitness?
The Fever River Puppeteers will answer these and other pressing questions when they present “Goldilocks and the Three Wellness Bears.” The audience gets to sing along a bit during part of this 30-minute handpuppet show, appropriate for all ages on Saturday. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial.

The Fever River Puppeteers are based in the historic 125-year-old Hazel Green Opera House in Hazel Green, Wis. Besides a summer library/festival touring show, they have a full season of marionette shows at the opera house. For a schedule and information, go to www.hazelgreenoperahouse.blogspot.com.

Magic Show

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Prepare to be amazed by entertainer and magician, TJ Regul! The Quad City Magician will be performing at 2:30 on Saturday. You won't want to miss this performance! Sponsored by the Guttenberg Public Library.