Get ready--Sommerfest begins this Friday!

That's right, everyone. We've been hard at work setting up the familiar Blue and White Sommerfest German Tent at the Central States fairgrounds to be ready in time for the official kickoff day of the fair on Friday, August 17.

Here is the schedule of bands, admission and gate times slated for Sommerfest:

Friday, August 17
Steve Rock und Seine Tanzkappelle -- $5 admission, 7pm - midnight

Saturday, August 18
Steve Rock und Seine Tanzkappelle -- $5 admission, 7pm - midnight

Sunday, August 19
The Happy Wanderers -- $2 admission, 7pm - 11 pm

Monday, August 20
The Happy Wanderers -- $2 admission, 7pm - 11 pm

Tuesday, August 21
Rick Borger and the Average German Band -- $4 admission, 7pm - midnight

Wednesday, August 22
Rick Borger and the Average German Band -- $4 admission, 7pm - midnight

Thursday, August 23
Rick Borger and the Average German Band -- $4 admission, 7pm - midnight

Friday, August 24
Rick Borger and the Average German Band -- $5 admission, 7pm - midnight

Saturday, August 25
Rick Borger and the Average German Band -- $5 admission, 7pm - midnight

Jason from Sturgis writes:

"What german beer is going to be at the fair this year, and will you have different varieties or just the same stuff as last year?"

Well Jason, you sound like a man who knows his priorities! The Rushmore German Club will proudly be serving Schell original and Schell dark for fans of German-style beer. We will also be serving Miller lite and Mike's Hard Lemonade. Any of those would be perfect to wash down some of the delicious brats that will be served in the tent!