Dancing Around: HK & U.G.H. Schuhplattlers Entertain at Augustoberfest, by Chris Tokarski

Chris tells us a story about Augustoberfest in MD, yes that's Oktoberfest in August!

A Review of the 29. Gaufest 2023 in Sandusky, OH, by Karina Fricker & Michael Fricker

Recently we went on safari to one of our most frequently visited states in the union. The trip to Sandusky, OH was a car ride for some, a carpool for others, and I think a few may have flown in as well. I can't be sure but I do not think anyone came by train, and even fewer could have come by boat.

3rd Place in Gruppen Preisplattler, at the 29. Gaufest 2023

SANDUSKY, OH - On Sunday, July 16 the United German Hungarians were announced as the 3rd place winner of the Gruppen Preisplatteln competition held at the 29. Gaufest hosted by STV Bavaria at the Kalahari Resort. Our team consisted of six couples.

And Joining Us on Accordion Is…

Many great people have made the German Hungarians richer by playing the musical part.

Report From Our AGM, by Michael Fricker

would like to highlight certain specific announcements, and moments that happened that evening which I believe show the strength of our club at its current state.

3rd Place in Gruppen Preisplattler, at the 28. Gaufest 2022

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - On Sunday, July 10 the United German Hungarians were announced as the 3rd place winner of the Gruppen Preisplatteln competition held at the 28. Gaufest hosted by Edelweiss Passaic.

The German Hungarians & The Schuhplattler

Recently a question came to my committee about how the German Hungarians got to be dancers in the Schuhplattler style and members of the Gauverband Nordamerika. Below are selections from our various written histories telling that story.

Dancing Around: Brauhaus Schmitz South Street, Another Year-Another Favorite, by Alex Blank

The fall fest season in the Philadelphia region is not complete without the South Street Oktoberfest at Brauhaus Schmitz. This annual Oktoberfest, going for 13 years strong now, is one of my favorite events of the year.