Cost: $5 ($4 seniors, kids under 12 free)

Organizer: Schwaben Verein Chicago

What to expect: Traditional German music, food (think brats and potato salad) and drink (imported beer!), and tons of authentic old-country atmosphere.

Why to go: The Fidelen Kirchheimer comes direct from Germany with 14 instruments - you can't make it to Buffalo Grove?

Additional info: The Corpo Musicale Olgiatese, of Italy, performs from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday. Plus: Free parking!