Porta Westfalica Fest - Waterloo, IL

Porta Westfalica Fest - Waterloo, IL Celebrating 44 years of friendship between Waterloo, IL and Porta Westfalica, Germany. Join us in honoring tradition, culture, and community pride.

The Porta Westfalica Fest returns June 16, 2026—kept alive by passionate local volunteers and businesses.

06/17/2026

Thank you to all our parade participants, with a special thanks to the City of Waterloo for all their support of Porta Fest.

Waterloo you did it! You came, you polka-ed, you ate and drank, and you supported our local businesses and organizations...
06/17/2026

Waterloo you did it!

You came, you polka-ed, you ate and drank, and you supported our local businesses and organizations!

Porta Westfalica Fest 2026 was officially a success! Most of our vendors sold out and our businesses had great nights!

We want to thank everyone again who helped make this event possible, from the people who volunteered to serve in the dunk tank to the Waterloo Football Team who emptied trash bins.

We also want to give another shout out to our sponsors:

First, a special thank you to our Entertainment Sponsor, Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo. Thank you for helping bring great music and entertainment to our community tonight.

We'd also like to recognize our German Dancer Sponsors:

Randy's Double R Bar
The Family of Vera Kohlmeier
618 Creative
First Community Credit Union

And a big thank you to our Lederhosen Sponsors:

The City of Waterloo
Maddie Hart & Hart & Sole Bodywork & Massage
Juniper & Sage Aesthetics
Stacy Butler – Edward Jones
The Clothes Line Boutique
State Bank
The Parrot Head Perch
Salt & Honey Bistro
First National Bank of Waterloo
Mill Street Treasures
David and Mary Beard

Thanks to our Prost sponsors:

Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Waterloo Lions Club
Joel Vogt

06/17/2026

German dancers!

06/17/2026

The parade was long so we can’t post the whole thing.
But . . .
Candy was thrown. Music was played. People cheered.
It. Was. Awesome.

Our grand marshal - John Reed!
06/16/2026

Our grand marshal - John Reed!

06/16/2026

We know. We’re posting a lot of food. We can’t help it.
It all looks amazing. Come hungry!

Okay okay - we know you’ve been waiting for these guys . . .
06/16/2026

Okay okay - we know you’ve been waiting for these guys . . .

06/16/2026

Food is getting prepped and there are so many delicious choices! (Lots of solid meat and side options, don’t worry! They’re still cooking!)

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Courthouse Square
Waterloo, IL
62298

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