Volkswagen Auto Show May 12 at GAHC


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Posted Online: May 05, 2012, 10:49 am
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Press release submitted by the German AmericanHeritage Center.

DAVENPORT -- The German American Heritage Center, 712 West Second St., Davenport, will be showcasing a Volkswagen Auto Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in the parking lot of GAHC.

Brats and sausages will be provided by Bier Stube as visitors enjoy the cars of local collectors and the Bi-State Volkswagen Club. Free admission to the show, regular admission costs for the exhibitions. This show is in conjunction with the exhibit Beetle to Benz and is sponsored in part by Lujacks.

For information, call (563) 322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org






















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