German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati
Deutsch-Amerikanische Bürger-Liga von Gross-Cincinnati

Calendar of German Heritage Events for 2012

January

14    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

14    Biergarten Open 6 PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information www.german-americanclub.com

15    Lecture “ Twilight of the Gods”
        2 PM – German Heritage Museum.
        Sponsored by the Wagner Society
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

17    Green Township Historical Society
        General Meeting – Nathanael Greene Lodge 7:30pm
        For more information call 513-574-9909

18    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

19    "Cincinnati's German Heritage,” presented by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann,
       GACL President & German Heritage Museum Curator
        Sponsored by the Wyoming Historical Society,
        Presbyterian   Church,   225 Wyoming Ave., 7PM

20    Schutzen Club- shooting
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
        For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

21    Karneval Maskenball
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information Http://www.germaniasociety.com

21    Liederkranz Schnitzel Dinner,
        Dance with Die Freudenmacher
        For more information www.daytongermanclub.org

29    LECTURE SERIES
        “German Immigration Shipping Lines”   
        Lecture by Russ Willoughby
        2 PM at the German Heritage Museum
        For more information go to www.GACL.org
                  

February

5      Super Bowl Party 6 PM
       German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

11    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

11    Karneval Kehraus Tanz
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information Http://www.germaniasociety.com

11    Celebration Dance
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
        For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

11    Valentine Biergarten 6 PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

11    Live Broadcast “The Twilight of the Gods”
        Sponsored by the Wagner Society
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org

11    Dinner Dance
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

14    "German Cincinnati Revisited,"
        Presented by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann,
        GACL President & German Heritage Museum Curator, 7PM.  
         Erlanger Public Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, Ky.
        For more information:   859-962-4000.

15    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

17    Schutzen Club
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
        For more information .www.kolpingcincinnati.com

18    Liederkranz Fasching with Gebhard Erler
        Sponsored by the Dayton Liederkranz Turner
        For more info. See www.daytongermanclub.org   
       
19    LECTURE SERIES
        “Boone County’s German Colony”
        Lecture by Michahel D. Rouse
        German Heritage Museum   2 PM
        For more information visit the GACL website at www.GACL.org

19    Edelweiss Dirndl Ball
        With Good Times Orchestra
        Sponsored by German Club Edelweiss Dayton
        For more info. phone 937-836-6889

21   GACL Fat Tuesday Celebration at Hofbraeuhaus
        6PM to 10 PM
        Sponsored by the GACL
        For more info go to www.gacl.org

21    Fat Tuesday Party
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For  more information go to Http://www.germaniasociety.com

25    Biergarten Open 6 PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information www.german-americanclub.com

26    Saengerchor Schlachfest
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
        For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

March

2,3,4   Bockfest -  Downtown Cincinnati
        For more information go to www.gacl.org
        Or go to the Christian Moerlein Website  www.christianmoerlein.com
       Sponsored by the Over-the-Rhine Brewery District,
       Christian Moerlein Brewing Co., and the GACL.

10    Fairview-German Language School
        Fasching Festival
        Sponsored by Fairview German Language School
        For more information go to http://fairview.cps-k12.org

10    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

10      Johann Strauss Ball
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

11    Panel Discussion “Wagner’s Ring Cycle”
        Sponsored by the Wagner Society
       &  For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

17    St. Patrick’s Day Party
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information Http://www.germaniasociety.com

14    St. Pats Biergarten Open 6 PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information www.german-americanclub.com

17      Kings Ball
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
        For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

17    Edelweiss St. Pauli Nacht
        With Gebhard & Bill
        Sponsored by German Club Edelweiss Dayton
        For more information  phone 937-836-6889

18    Lecture Series
        “Turnvereine in the Greater Cincinnati Area”
        Lecture by Dan Woellert
        German Heritage Museum 2 PM
        For more information  www.gacl.org

20    Green Township Historical Society
        General Meeting – Nathanael Greene Lodge 7:30pm
        For more information call 513-574-9909
       
21    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

25    Stein Auction
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information  Http://www.germaniasociety.com

31    Biergarten Open 6 PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information www.german-americanclub.com

April

14    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

14    Anniversary Dance with Frank Svet
        Sponsored by German Club Edelweiss Dayton
        For more info. phone 937-836-6889

15    “German Catholic Churches and Institutions in Cincinnati
        Lecture by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann
        German Heritage Museum 2 PM
        For more information visit the GACL website at www.gacl.org

17    Wagner Society of Cincinnati presents “Wagner”
        Starring Richard Burton 
       German Heritage Museum 2PM
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

18    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

22    Venison Dinner
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information www.germaniasociety.com

22    Grunderfest 5 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

28    Spring Volksmarch – Gesund Hike
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information www.germaniasociety.com

28    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
       For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

29   Frühling Saengerfest
       Concordia Hall , Bellville, Texas
       Hosted by the Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas German Society and the Bellville Lions Club
       For more information go to www.texasgermansociety.com

May

12    Freundschaftsabend/Frothfest
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com/

12    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
        Mothers Day (Flowers for the Ladies)
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

12    Edelweiss Mai Tanz Luau
        With Chris Weiss   
        For more info. phone 937-836-6889

15    Green Township Historical Society
        General Meeting – Nathanael Greene Lodge 7:30pm
        For more information call 513-574-9909

16    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

18-19-20  Maifest
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For info. See www.germaniasociety.com

18-19-20-World A’Fair
        Dayton Convention Center
        For more information go to
        Eintracht sining Society www.eintrachtsingingsociety.org
        Dayton Liederkranz  Turnerwww.daytongermanclub.org

12    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

20    MAIFEST AT THE GERMAN HERITAGE MUSEUM
        For more information www.gacl.org

20    Wagner Musicale
        Sponsored by the Wagner Society
        German Heritage Museum 2PM
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

26    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

27    Spring Concert/Dinner 5PM to 9 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

June

2 - 3 GERMAN DAY WEEKEND
        Hofbraeuhaus Newport
        Sponsored by the German-American Citizens League
        For more information see our website at www.gacl.org

3      Blues Challenge
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information go to www.germaniasociety.com

3—10 GermanFest of Fort Wayne Indiana
        For more information: www.germanfest.org

7-8-9-10   Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival
        For more information: www.frankenmuthfestivals.com

9      The Buben “Fore-Man” Scramble
        Golf Outing at Aston Oaks Golf Course
         Sponsored by Der Deutsche Buben Verein
         For information call Mike Pelzel 513-385-3120 or pelzelfest@aol.com
         or Mike Brakers at cmichael@toolmatecorp.com
         or Tom Musbach at tommusbach@aol.com

9      Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       Fathers Day (Cigars to the Gentlemen)
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

9      Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

10    Beer, Brats & Wagner
        Sponsored by the Wagner Society
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

16    Dirndl-Trachtenball – Rheingold Band
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

20    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

24    Father’s Day
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

23    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

July

13-14-15  Bavarian Blast of New Ulm Minnesota
        For more information: www.newulmweb.com

14    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

14    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

17    Green Township Historical Society
        General Meeting – Nathanael Greene Lodge 7:30pm
        For more information call 513-574-9909

18    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

20-21 Freudenfest of Oldenburg Indiana
        For more information: www.freudenfest.com

20-21-22  Schuetzenfest
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
        For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

28    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

26-27-28-29     Germanfest of Milwaukee
        For more information: www.germanfest.com

 

August

4      Street Rod Biergarten 6PM to 10PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

10 – 11 – 12 Dayton Liederkranz Germanfest
        Dayton Carillon Park
        For more info. See www.daytongermanclub.org

11    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
        Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
        Rubber Boot Kicking Competition
        For more information see www.mustardclub.org

12    Donauschwabentag Outdoor Festival
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

15    Coleraine Historical Society - Picnic
        Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

24-25-26  Oktoberfest at Germaina Society
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information www.germaniasociety.com

25    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

 

September

1 – 2 Edelweiss Oktoberfest With Die Sorgenbrecher
        Sponsored by German Club Edelweiss Dayton
        For more info. Phone 937-836-6889

1-2-3 Oktoberfest
        Sponsored by Liberty Home German Society
        For more information www.libertyhome.net

6-7-8-9-11  Oktoberfest Indianapolis
        For more information: www.germanparkindy.org

8      Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
        11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
        Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
        For more information see www.mustardclub.org

18    Green Township Historical Society
        General Meeting – Nathanael Greene Lodge 7:30pm
        For more information call 513-574-9909

19    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

20-21-22-23     Oktoberfest Frankenmuth
        For more information: www.frankenmuthfestivals.com

21-22-23  Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
        For more information: www.oktoberfest-zinzinnati.com

21-22       Oktoberfest 4PM to 12 AM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

23    Wagner Society of Cincinnati – “The Flying Dutchman”
        At the German Heritage Museum 2 PM
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

28-29-30 Oktoberfest Columbus Ohio
        For more information: www.columbusoktoberfest.com

 

October

5-6-7-      Schwaben Oktoberfest
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

6      4th Annual Germanfest of Indianapolis
        For more information: www.indygermanfestival.com

13    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
        11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
        Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

13    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

13    Oktoberfest with Gebhard & Bill
        For more info. see www.daytongermanclub.org

14    Kirchweihmesse
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

16    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

20    Kirchweihtanz
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

27    Fall Volksmarch
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information www.germaniasociety.com

27    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

28    Wagner Society of Cincinnati
        Wagner Musicale
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

November

3      Wine Fest
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
       For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

3      Liederkrantz Schlachtfest Dinner
        Sponsored by the Dayton Liederkranz Turners
        For more info. see www.daytongermanclub.org

10    Karneval Opening Dance
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information www.germaniasociety.com

10    Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       For more information see www.mustardclub.org

10    Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

16-17-18  Christkindlmarkt
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information www.germaniasociety.com

17    Weinlesetanz (Band to be announced)
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

18    Wagner Society of Cincinnati
        General Meeting  & Opera Viewing
         German Heritage Museum.  2 PM
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

20    Green Township Historical Society
        General Meeting – Nathanael Greene Lodge 7:30pm
        For more information call 513-574-9909

21    Coleraine Historical Society
        General meeting _ Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

26    Kings Party
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
        For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

27    Weihnachtskonzert
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
       For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

 

December

1 -2  Liederkrantz Christkindlmarkt
        Sponsored by the Dayton Liederkranz Turners
        For more info. see www.daytongermanclub.org

1      Biergarten Open 6PM to 10 PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

2      St. Nikolaus Celebration German Heritage Museum
        At the German Heritage Museum 2 to 5 PM
        Sponsored by the GACL

5      Coleraine Historical Society
        Christmas Party      Colerain Senior Center 7:30 PM
        For more information  www.newcolerainehistorical.org

9      Children’s Christmas Party 2PM to 5PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

8      Weißwurst breakfast, buffet style,
       11AM at Mecklenburg Gardens
       Sponsored by Haendlmaier’s Mustard Club
       Medals presentation
        For more information see www.mustardclub.org

9      Christmas Party
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

9      Wagner Society of Cincinnati  Holiday Party
        German Heritage Museum.  2 PM
        For more information www.wagnersocietycincinnati.org 

16    Christmas Concert/Dinner 5PM to 9PM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com

31    Sylversterabendtanz – New Year’s Eve Dance
        With Alpen Echos
        Sponsored by Donauschwaben
        For more information www.donauschwaben.com

31    New Year’s Eve Dance
        Sponsored by the Kolping Society
       For more information www.kolpingcincinnati.com

31    New Years Eve Party
        Sponsored by the Germania Society
        For more information www.germaniasociety.com

31    New Year’s Eve Dance 9 PM to 1 AM
        German American Club of Louisville
        For more information see www.german-americanclub.com