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 Mar 2024
    • 9 Apr 2024
    Register


    The 2024 Steins are ready for orders.  Pricing is $40 for a 20 ounce stein with the Germania logo on one side and space for your customized name on the opposite side of the stein.

    The custom label is LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) CHARACTERS - and a space is considered a character.

    • 21 Mar 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Germania

    Germaina will host the Sr. Industrial Engineering students 

    About 30 Sr. students will come to the club and will try their hand at Shooting, Darts, Beer sampling, great food and of course the membership.

    These students are from all over the world and it has become a legendary night that they enjoy and spread the word about Germania.

    This is a great night to come down to the club as it will be hopping.

    Thanks


    • 23 Mar 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    • 49
    Register

    Come to the Germania Singing and Sports Society for March’s Bier Kameraden.

    This month the Kameraden welcomes Duvel Moortgat Brewery and five of their best beers from their world renowned brewers

    This is a choose your own beer and food pairing. Each beer will be paired with different meats, cheeses, veggies or fruits, breads or crackers, nuts and chocolate to bring out the flavors in each of the beers.

    Jordan Egbert and Billy Stepan from Duval USA will lead us through an open discussion about each beer and their respective flavor combinations.

    Cost is $24 for members and $26 for guests or nonmembers. Doors open at 5:30pm and the tasting with start at 6:30pm.




    • 24 Mar 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Germania Haus
    • 125
    Register


    SCHMECKFEST

    A Culinary Feast of German Cuisine
     - Supporting the Germania and Mendelssohn Liedertafel Choruses -


    If you enjoy good German food, this event will be an excellent time to sample over 20 varieties of German foods - all freshly prepared by our own club members from recipes just like Oma's.

    Presale orders end Friday March 22nd at 8PM so get your tickets soon!

    Payment for entry fees is due at the time of registration.
     

    To facilitate the check-in process, orders will need to list all guest names.  Just click 'Add Guest' from the top of the order form.


    • 25 Mar 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 27 Mar 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Germania Singing & Sport


    • 2 Apr 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 3 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Germania Singing & Sport


    • 6 Apr 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Cardinal Shooting Center, Marengo, Ohio

    This event is open to all members, not just the Schutzenverein.  If you would like to participate and do not have a gun, please contact Darrell or Tina at the number below.


    • 8 Apr 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


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


    • 13 Apr 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM
    Register

    Wooly Pig Brewery and Germania Beer School is back in session!

    This is one of our most popular and fun events and will fill up quick.

    Kevin Ely the owner and master brewer at the Wooly Pig Farm Brewery along with a few members of his team will be at Germania as instructors of the 2024 Old School Beer School.  

    There will be two sessions: First highlighting some of the back in the day beers. (Old School) the Second session will simulate a world beer championship where we will sample 5 different styles of award winning beers from Breweries around Ohio. (Third Eye, Fat Head, Nobel Beast, Wooly Pig)  

    Tuition is just $40.00 per student  which includes 10 samples of beer, course handout,  door prizes school lunch and graduation cake.

    The evening will be full of education about tasting beer, identifying styles, making beer, German and beer culture, stories, and of course a big helping of comradery. 

    The school house doors open April 13th Sat. at 5:30    First period bell promptly 6:30 


    This event is limited to 48 students.  Registration is exclusive for Members , and their guests.   


    • 17 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Germania Singing & Sport


    • 20 Apr 2024
    • 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Village Moms, a group of moms from German Village, Merion Village, and Schumacher Place, will hold their "Swaperoo," a swap and sell event similar to a yard sale.

    See  Karen Hines for more  details.

    • 21 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    • 22 Apr 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    • 543 S Front St


    • 29 Apr 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 1 May 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Germania Singing & Sport


    • 4 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Cardinal Shooting Center - Marengo, Ohio

    This event is open to all members and friends.  You do not have to be a member of the Schutzenverein to participate.  If you do not have a gun, please contact Darrell or Tina at the numbers below.


    • 4 May 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Germania
    • 27
    Register

    It's another popular paint-your-own-landscape night, and of course the bar will be open to participants!

    What is a painting party?  Ryan Fuller a professional art instructor takes us step by step to transform a blank canvas into a replica of a baseline scene.   No experience is necessary, just bring a scene of fun, adventure and a dash of creativity.   This is a hands on event, so dress appropriately.    

    Doors open for creative libations at 5:30 

    The class starts at 6:30, so it is necessary to be there on time.

    Class space is limited to 27 

    Registrations required so the proper amount of canvas and material  can be purchased.

    $40 for a Germania members

    $45 for non members

    Class of 2023


    • 5 May 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM


    • 7 May 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 17 May 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

    Friday night pizza and beer.

    Saunders brewery will be our host with beer flights available

    Bring your own pizza to share.


    • 18 May 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    You've seen the billboard between Columbus and Cincinnati, proclaiming "HELL IS REAL." It's become a running joke between the two cities.

    We've grabbed the phrase and use it as the nickname for the Schützenverein's spring Olympic-style airgun shooting match between the two Germanias - our own Germania Singing and Sport Society, and Germania Society of Cincinnati.

    Who will take home the trophy this year? Drop by the event to grab a beer and find out, and be sure to wish Team Columbus "Gutes Schießen" when you see them at practice!

    • 26 May 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM


    • 29 May 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Germania Singing & Sport


    • 31 May 2024

    Kick off summer with our first Sommerfest! We'll have German picnic food, great beers, kids' activities, dancing, Gemütlichkeit, and live music from Pittsburgh's Johnny Koenig band. This band is nationally renowned, and we're thrilled to have them back this year!


    • 2 Jun 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM


    • 4 Jun 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 5 Jun 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Germania Singing & Sport


    • 12 Jun 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Germania Singing & Sport


    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Possibly contracting chef

    Kitchen surcharge


    • 2 Jul 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 3 Jul 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

    It's our favorite party of the summer. Come down and have a beer and a Bratwurst, bring the kids for some fun activities, and party on with really great music from Maineville, Ohio's Polka Cola.

    Hanging out at Germania lets you avoid the crowds at You-Know-What down on the riverfront, but if you want to see the fireworks, you can definitely walk down the street to watch. Then, come back, enjoy more music, and leave for home after the traffic jam is over. What a great way to celebrate.


    • 5 Aug 2024
    • 9 Aug 2024


    • 6 Aug 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


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


    • 13 Sep 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    • 15 Sep 2024
    • 8:00 PM

    Germaina Oktoberfest Friday , Sat, Sun

    Great food

    Great Music

    Great fun 


    • 8 Oct 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


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


Upcoming events

info@germaniacolumbus.org

614-228-9055

543 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215


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