Who's playing Elkhorn's DAS Fest USA this year?
So far, 15 acts are booked to perform at this year's biggest German-focused festival in Walworth County.
Headlining are the Red Hot Chilli Pipers — not Chili Peppers — and the Alex Meixner Band. Meixner is a favorite of the event, which enters its third year when it returns Aug. 4-6. The Pipers are new to the festival.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage.
Alex Meixner
The Alex Meixner Band: Friday, Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 5, 7-10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 6, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage. Meixner will also perform during the grand finale Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Oktoberfest Stage.
The Gebel Girls
The Gebel Girls: Aug. 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
Ed Wagner Brass Band
Ed Wagner Brass Band: Aug. 6, 1-2:30 p.m., Biergarten Stage.
Jenny Hundt
Jenny Hundt: Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
JFK the Band
JFK the Band: Aug. 5, 1:30-4 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
Copper Box
Copper Box: Aug. 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage.
The Happy Players
The Happy Players: Aug. 5, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; and Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m., Biergarten Stage. The Happy Players will also join Alex Meixner for the grand finale Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Oktoberfest Stage.
Dirndolls
Dirndolls: Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Biergarten Stage.
Petty Union
Petty Union: Aug. 5, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
Steve Targo
Special Sections Coordinator
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