Willkommen!

Welcome to the online home of the San Diego German American Society! We celebrate German culture and its many colorful traditions through a variety of activities, year-round. Seasonal events are open to people of all ages, interests and abilities and include occasions like Maifest, Oktoberfest, Karneval and a Christmas Market!

We also host a German Theater Group, KinderTanzGruppe (children’s dance group), Boogietanz Kabarrat (all-ages dance group), Damenkreis (ladies circle), Skat Club afternoons (German card game), a Sunday work team and volunteer opportunities, German language classes and so much more – offering a home away from home to our many members, friends and the community at large. Watch a football (American soccer) game on the big screen, kick off your heels at a News Year’s Party or Anniversary Gala, or meet the Schützen (competitive shooting) crew on Friday evenings.

Come as a member or a guest – there’s truly something for everyone at our Club, and we hope to share some Gemütlichkeit friendships with you.


Upcoming Events

BB&B: BAND, BEER AND BRATS

On Saturday, March 23, your newest in-house entertainment group – Germania Blaskapelle – will be performing their first public concert at a very special Band-Beer-Brats event! Pay $5 in advance or $6 at the door to support the group while enjoying a fun mix of music with your family and friends. Beers, other beverages, and bratwurst plates will also be available for purchase and all ages are welcome.

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For additional information, view the event on Facebook or contact Conductor John Winkelman at germaniablaskapellesd@gmail.com.

ABOUT THE BAND: Germania Blaskapelle is a German-style wind band focused on music from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The consists of vocalists, flutes, clarinets, trumpets, tenor horns, baritones, flugelhorns, trombones, tubas and percussion. Participants must have experience and be able to read music. Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. View the Band Poster.

EASTER BRUNCH & EGG HUNT

Join the St. Hubertus Schützenverein of the German American Societies of San Diego for a delicious holiday brunch. Afterward, kids will enjoy searching for hundreds of colorful eggs through our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The cost is $3 to participate in the Egg Hunt for kids that have their ow baskets, or $5 for those who wish to purchase one. Don’t miss out on the fun and photo opportunities!

View the Flyer

Brunch Prices:
$7 – Weißwurst Only
$9 – Weißwurst, Roll & Mustard
$8 – Waffle + Fruit Topping, Sausage Patty & Juicebox
$2 – Orange Juice or Juice Box
$1 – Coffee
The Clubhouse bar will also be open with fresh Eierlikör, bloody marys, mimosas and German beer.

MAIFEST IS COMING ON MAY 5!

Maifest – or Mayfest – is an annual German festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. It’s a time for families, friends, groups and full communities to come together and enjoy traditional German food, music and dancing.

Our Club event welcomes residents and visitors of all ages, interests and backgrounds with live music performed by Da Stube Buben and dances performed by the adult BoogieTanz Kabaratt and youth KinderTanzGruppe.  

The event will run from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. in our outdoor Biergarten (weather permitting) with a special spring selection of beer, a delicious assortment of food, vendor booths, youth activities and more. Entrance is just $5 per person or free for Club members.  

Details are being planned now, but we are looking for volunteers. If you’re interested, please call the volunteer hotline: 619-663-8435. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.