Upcoming festival celebrates German culture

The Platzkonzert Germanfest is returning to Hoffman Estates this September for two days.

The first day of the event will feature a concert by the group Centerfold. There will also be tasty German food and beer to enjoy.

The main part of the festival will take place on the next day, and begins with the Platzkonzet 5K, which starts at 7:00 AM. Participants can walk, run, or jog along the route. There will be medals and gift cards awarded to winners in various age categories, which range from 13 and under up to 70 and over. All participants of the 5K will also receive a free T-shirt.

After the 5K, there will be a breakfast. The rest of the day will feature children's activities, entertainment in the Oompah tent, and contests in hotdog-eating and stein-carrying. Men can also compete in the Mr. Lederhosen competition. Musical entertainment will be provided by artists such as the Tenors Three Band and the Johnny Wagner Band. Other entertainment will feature acts like the Hot Productions Dancers.

It's possible that the Hoffman Estates-based organizers of the festival will get the 5K T-Shirts from local Print companies, as well as other promotional items.

The Platzkonzer Germanfest is taking place in Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green from September 12 to 13. To find out more information, contact Clayton Black at 847-781-2669.

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