Waterloo Suites

The Waterloo German Band was fantastic at Porta Westfalica Fest yesterday!
Porta Westfalica Fest - Waterloo, IL City of Waterloo, IL - Government

Another wonderful Waterloo tradition to enjoy!

On Tuesdays at 8PM, experience a touch of true Americana when the Waterloo Municipal Band begins to play on the Monroe County courthouse lawn.

From the first Tuesday after Memorial Day to the last Tuesday in August, the Municipal Band performs a free concert for every music lover, with genres ranging from polka to rock 'n roll. The Band also performs for various holidays and events to keep you entertained all summer long.

📍Monroe County Bandstand, 100 South Main Street Waterloo, IL 62298 | Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

So glad to see the tradition continue!

🎉 Know Before You Go: Porta Westfalica Fest 2026! 🎉

The countdown is on! Grab your lawn chairs, bring your appetite, and get ready for an evening of German heritage, great food, live music, and community fun in Historic Downtown Waterloo.

📍 TOMORROW Tuesday, June 16
🕓 Festivities & food service begin at 4 p.m.
🎺 Porta Parade kicks off at 6 p.m. from the Waterloo VFW

🍺 Enjoy favorites like:
🥨 Soft pretzels
🥔 Potato pancakes with applesauce
🌭 Bratwursts
🍖 Barbecue
🍻 Cold beer, soda & more

🎶 Entertainment Schedule
• 7:00–7:30 p.m. – The Busch Light Brigade
• 7:30–8:00 p.m. – German Dancers
• 8:00–9:00 p.m. – Waterloo Muny Band
• 9:00–10:00 p.m. – Waterloo German Band

There can be no Porta without polka!

Who are you most excited to see—or what food are you heading straight for?

Congratulations The Coffee Girl on your one year anniversary from all of us at Waterloo Suites!

Here is the map for the Waterloo Community Yard Sale today, sponsored by GLOW (Great Ladies of Waterloo)!

So much fun!

Fresh flavors, local treasures, and your favorite vendors all in one place! Check out this Saturday's lineup and come spend your day supporting farmers, makers, and small businesses right here in your community. We can't wait to see you at the market!

Barb's Bounty Jams and Jellies
It's The Barkery
Bubbles & Bars
Chartrand Plants & Produce
Designs by Anna Grimsley
Elli's Flowers
Feather’s Farm
Handmade By Aunt Pat
The Hokestead
Kettle to the Metal
Lehr's Vegetable Farm
Living Millennially
Melt Down Co.
MLG Custom Woodworking
My Crafting Attic
Pasture Link Meats
Purple Petal Flower Farm
Seni’s Sweet Cakes
Shearwater Farm
Spare Thyme Farms
Sweet Maple Soap Co.