First Performance of the Schuhplattler Group at Kirchweih Harvest Festival (from the Monthly Progress in 1976)

NOVEMBER, 1976 - Toni Kreutzer reports on the Kirchweih Harvest Festival and records for history the first organized performance of the Schuhplattler Group! #UGHSchuhplattler50

German Hungarians go Viral: Paloma Blanca

Special thanks to Jenn Blank for directing and posting and to Alex, Sasha, Danny, and Joey for making us all smile.

WATCH: 30. Gaufest Competition Videos

Ehrentanz & Gauplattler, videos from the 30. Gaufest have been released on Youtube!

Among Our Members – September 2025

Among Our Members has been a dedicated "column" in our news for many a year. The anecdotes we share under this title are always about our members, but sometimes also about our friends. Have something to add next time? See the end of the article for how to submit!

Dancing Around: Augustoberfest, by Evan Wolz

"Three large pavilions, dozens of canopies and tents, plenty of vendors, and food trucks filled the otherwise quiet farmland in northern Maryland. It was a beautiful weekend of dancing for the club, featuring music from two of the greatest bands in the land: Heimatklรคnge and die Schlauberger!" - Evan Wolz

Introducing Our New 2. Vorplattler, Sasha Malofiy Jr.

Get to know Sasha Malofiy Jr. who was appointed 2. Vorplattler on August 26!

President’s Address – August 2025

President Malofiy gives us an update on 2025 so far, the events of fest season, an important update about our Major Men's Soccer team, and our events schedule. "Wishing you joyful final days of summer and a vibrant start to fall." - Janet Fricker Malofiy

Speaking about 30. Gaufest

Can't believe its already almost September? Checkout some thoughts back to 30. Gaufest from some of our many members & friends!