Teutonia Public Oktoberfest & Erie German Heritage Fest

We’re headed into our fall dance season!

  • Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, August 30 @ Teutonia Männerchor Fest Tent.  The Schuhplattlers will dance on Friday evening at the Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, time TBA (usually during the evening band break). Grab a hot pretzel and join us in the Fest Tent!
  • Erie German Heritage Fest, August 31 – September 1 @ St. Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Road, Erie PA.  The Erie German Heritage Fest features German music, German food, German vendors, German beer, and best of all, the Schuhplattlers! Performance times are Saturday @ 1:30pm & 4pm + Sunday @ 1pm & 3:30pm. 

Oktoberfest is just around the corner!

The Alpen Schuhplattlers are putting our dirndls, lederhosen, and dancing shoes on! We’re gearing up for our Oktoberfest performance season. Upcoming public performances include:

  • Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, August 30 @ Teutonia Männerchor Fest Tent.  The Schuhplattlers will dance on Friday evening at the Teutonia Public Oktoberfest, time TBA (usually during the evening band break). Grab a hot pretzel and join us!
  • Erie German Heritage Fest, August 31 – September 1 @ St. Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Road, Erie PA.  The Erie German Heritage Fest features German music, German food, German vendors, German beer, and best of all, the Schuhplattlers! Performance times are Saturday @ 1:30pm & 4pm + Sunday @ 1pm & 3:30pm. 
  • Scott Township Oktoberfest, October 5 @ Scott Township Park. Performance starts at 1 pm.
  • Columbus Day Parade, October 12 @ Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield. Parade starts at 11 am.

60. Stiftungsfest tickets are going fast

Our 60. Stiftungsfest is just around the corner!

April 27, 2024

Teutonia Mannerchor

Dinner + Event: $40 adult/$20 kids 12-3/free under 3

Event only: $20 adult/$10 kids 12-3/free under 3

Seating for dinner starts at 5pm; program starts at 7:30 pm.

Space is limited, so make your reservations now! Contact Marina Ruggiero at marina@ruggiero.net or 412-491-0577.

Have you reserved a ticket for our 60. Stiftungsfest yet?

We’re adding an event-only ticket to our anniversary celebration!

Event-only adults: $20
Event-only kids 12-3: $10
Event-only under 3: FREE

Buffet dinner + event adults: $40
Buffet dinner + event kids 12-3: $20
Buffet dinner + event under 3: FREE

For reservations, contact Marina Ruggiero (marina@ruggiero.net or 412-491-0577).

Banquet Ticket Reservation Form

Fahnen and Ehrentanz Form

Advertising and Sponsorship Form

We hope to see you on April 27th!

Reservations Open for 60. Stiftungsfest!

Help the Alpen Schuhplattlers celebrate our 60th anniversary! We are now taking reservations for our 60. Stiftungsfest. It will feature a delicious German buffet, parade of flags, dance music by The Barons, and dance performance by the Alpen Schuhplattlers!

  • Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Pittsburgh’s historic Teutonia Männerchor.
  • Doors open at 5:00 PM
  • Buffet dinner (included with ticket) + cash bar
  • Program starts at 7:30 PM with parade of flags
  • Music by The Barons
  • Dance performance by the Alpen Schuhplattlers
  • Birthday cake!

Tickets

Adults: $40
Kids 12-3: $20
Kids under 3: Free

For reservations, contact Marina Ruggiero at 412-491-0577 or marina@ruggiero.net.

60. Stiftungsfest Ticket Reservation Form

60. Stiftungsfest Fahnen/Ehrentanz Form

Advertise in our Festbuch!

All attendees at the Alpen Schuhplattler’s 60. Stiftungsfest will receive a copy of the Festbook. It’s a great opportunity to show your support for our club and promote your business or organization! We also offer sponsorships. See the link below for more information about ad and sponsorship pricing.

60. Stiftungsfest Advertising Form

60. Stiftungsfest

We’re celebrating our 60th anniversary on April 27, 2024.

Our 60. Stiftungsfest will be held at the historic Teutonia Männerchor in Pittsburgh. It includes a buffet dinner, dance performance by the Alpen Schuhplattlers, music by The Barons, and birthday cake! (Details will follow.)

We hope to see you there!

Alpen Schuhplattler logo

Labor Day Kicks Off the 2023 Oktoberfest Season!

The Alpen Schuhplattlers are performing at these festivals:

Sept. 1 – Outdoor Oktoberfest @ Teutonia Mannerchor
Dancing in the Fest Tent on Friday evening, time TBD

Sept. 2 & 3 – Erie German Heritage Festival @ St. Nick’s Grove, Erie PA
Saturday: 1:30 & 4 pm
Sunday: 1 & 3:30 pm
Erie German Heritage Festival

Sept. 16 – VOktoberfest – Pittsburgh Vegan Expo @ Velum Fermentation
Saturday: 7 pm

Alpen Schuhplattler group photo at maibaum
The Alpen Schuhplattlers dedicate the Maibaum at the Teutonia Mannerchor