Herzlich Willkommen!


We are Germania Singing and Sport Society. Since 1866, we have been preserving German culture through song, sport, and food and drink. We are the home of the original Oktoberfest in Columbus Ohio.

The Germania Society when founded in 1866 was really an association of Turners (Gymnasts). For quite a few years, the exercise activity took place in one of the Schiller Park buildings. In the late 19th century, the Turners merged with the Germania Gesang Verein (singing club).

Originally, the Germania provided a home for new immigrants to feel welcome and socialize while learning the new language of their adopted land. Over the years, the Germania has made its mission to retain, promote and disseminate all that is good about German culture. A major component of this mission is the practice and performance of German song. Our choruses participate and support public events throughout the year in appreciation for the community’s support.

Other activities of our membership include soccer, airgun shooting, bicycling, darts, and fencing.

The strength of Germania is in the quality of its membership. Our members, coming from all walks of life, are generous with their support. Our society prospers under their gifted and dedicated guidance.

Am Tage erfuden, geschafft und gedacht. Des Abends gesungen, gescherzt und gelacht.

Our Mission: To be a welcoming place where anyone can enjoy and share their knowledge for German culture, fellowship and Gemütlichkeit

Our tagline: We do German Stuff

Come and join our association of friends! For inquiries, see our “Contact” page.

 


Upcoming events

    • 8 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM

    General Membership Meeting

    • 9 Nov 2024
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    • 10 Nov 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Cincinnati


    • 11 Nov 2024
    • 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM


    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Columbus Männerchor Rehearsal

    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM

    Our club is open on Thursday evenings for German gemütlichkeit!

    Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

    The Schützenverein shoots at 7:00 p.m. 

    The Germania choirs rehearse at 7:30 p.m.

    Come on down and enjoy the fun!


    • 15 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    Register

    Volunteer Appreciation Event – November 15, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

    We want to thank all those members (and non-members) for supporting our club this past year at all our events, especially the Oktoberfest.  Our club could not exist without your support.

    We had 110 volunteers working at our Oktoberfest!  But we have had volunteers at all our events, including those who help on Thursday evenings, those who do Bier runs to Wooly Pig, those who clean the clubhouse and garden, and many more.

    We want to treat you to a night of food, drink and fun for all your help.  There will be free food and drink tickets available.  Prizes too!!!

    Please R.S.V.P so that we know who is coming and how much food we need to make and the number of kegs we may need.

    Hope to see you there!

    Germania Board

    • 21 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM

    Our club is open on Thursday evenings for German gemütlichkeit!

    Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

    The Schützenverein shoots at 7:00 p.m. 

    The Germania choirs rehearse at 7:30 p.m.

    Come on down and enjoy the fun!


    • 28 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Germania Club

    The club will be observing the American Thanksgiving Holiday and will not be open




    dc

    • 2 Dec 2024
    • 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM


    • 3 Dec 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 5 Dec 2024
    • 5:30 PM

    Our club is open on Thursday evenings for German gemütlichkeit!

    Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

    The Schützenverein shoots at 7:00 p.m. 

    The Germania choirs rehearse at 7:30 p.m.

    Come on down and enjoy the fun!


    • 9 Dec 2024
    • 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM


    • 10 Dec 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 12 Dec 2024
    • 5:30 PM

    Our club is open on Thursday evenings for German gemütlichkeit!

    Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

    The Schützenverein shoots at 7:00 p.m. 

    The Germania choirs rehearse at 7:30 p.m.

    Come on down and enjoy the fun!


    • 13 Dec 2024
    • 5:30 PM

    General Membership Meeting

    • 14 Dec 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • 83
    Register


    Candlelight Dinner “President’s Dinner”

    December 14, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.

    We have a real treat for you this year for our Candlelight Dinner!! 

    We have hired Jim Warner, Executive Chef.  Jim attended The Culinary Institute of America and has a degree from OSU in Food and Nutrition.  He has been an Executive Chef for over 30 years.  He was the Program Director of Food and Nutrition at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  He has been featured on many local stations for his cooking and insights on nutrition.  He has worked with community outreach programs in the area to help kids and locals discover the wonders of gardening.

    Our entertainment for the evening will be jazz soloist, Rachel Sepulveda.  Rachel is an incredible jazz singer located right here in Columbus.  She is a graduate of Capital University’s famous Jazz program; and is now the Director of the Jazz Voice program there.  She has sung across the country and is a must see in the Columbus Jazz scene.  Here are a couple of links for her:

    https://citypulsecolumbus.com/rachel-sepulveda-hits-all-the-right-notes-in-columbus-jazz-scene/

    https://www.reverbnation.com/rachelsepulveda

    We have never put something of this caliber together for the Candlelight Dinner before; so be sure to get your reservations in soon.  We are limited to 85 dinners.

    Doors open for Cocktails and Vorspeise at 6:00 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.  The cost for this exciting evening will be $42.00 per person.  There will be beef, chicken and salmon entrées available for dinner.  


    • 19 Dec 2024
    • 5:30 PM

    Our club is open on Thursday evenings for German gemütlichkeit!

    Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

    The Schützenverein shoots at 7:00 p.m. 

    The Germania choirs rehearse at 7:30 p.m.

    Come on down and enjoy the fun!


    • 26 Dec 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Germania Club

    The club will be closed observing Christmas




    dc

    • 10 Jan 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    First night of dart league 

    • 17 Jan 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dart League 2

    • 24 Jan 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Dart League 3

    • 31 Jan 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dart League 4

    • 7 Feb 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dart League 5

    • 14 Feb 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dart League 6

    confirm we will have this night

    • 21 Feb 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dart League 7

    • 28 Feb 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Dart League 8  final week of regular season 

    • 16 May 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • 18 May 2025
    • 2:00 PM


    • 16 May 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 18 May 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    Competition shooters, please register for the match and pay online here when the registration period is open. There will be a $10.00 per person surcharge for payment at the door, so we encourage you to pay online. You can register your guests here as well.


Upcoming events

info@germaniacolumbus.org

614-228-9055 (voicemail)

543 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215


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