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The Alpen Schuhplattlers are celebrating their 61st anniversary! 

Our 61. Stiftungsfest is on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 starting at 7:30 pm. We’ll have dancing by the Alpen Schuhplattlers and music by Mädel Jäger.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under. 

Contact Marina Ruggiero at 412-491-0577 or marina@ruggiero.net for tickets and table reservations.  Tickets are also available at the Teutonia bar. 

Dinner will be served in the Ratskellar for a separate price.  

We hope to see everyone there!

Here’s our schedule for Spring 2025:

• March 29: Heimatabend. Teutonia Männerchor @ 7:30pm. Join us for an evening of dancing, singing, skits, and more!
• April 26: 61. Stiftungsfest. Teutonia Männerchor @ 7:30 pm. Celebrate our 61st anniversary with music by Mädel Jäger and dance performances by the Alpen Schuhplattlers.
• May 10: Sprankle’s Maifest. We’ll perform the traditional maypole dance!

The Alpen Schuhplattlers wish everyone a happy holiday season!

Raise your glasses high in a toast to fellowship and good cheer!  Oktoberfest season is the high point of the year for the Alpen Schuhplattlers.  We’re happy to celebrate the rich cultural traditions, costumes, music, and dances of Bavaria, Austria, and the Alpine region with the Teutonia and the general public.   

The Alpen Schuhplattlers will perform at the Teutonia Member Oktoberfests, the Youngstown Saxon Club Trachtenball, and the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) at the Harmony Museum.

• Teutonia Member Oktoberfests. October 5, 11, 18, 25 and 27 @ Teutonia Männerchor
• Trachtenball, November 2 @ Youngstown Saxon Club, Youngstown OH. 6pm
• Harmony Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market), November 9 & 10 @ Historic Harmony, PA. Sat. 12:00 – 12:30 pm & 4:30 – 5:00 pm; Sun. 12:00 – 12:30 pm & 3:00 – 3:30 pm

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. 

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.

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.