National German-American Day & Grape Harvest Dinner Dance
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Join the German-American Society as we celebrate National German-American Day and our annual Grape Harvest Dinner Dance, an evening honoring German-American heritage, tradition, community, and a little Bärenbrut fun.
National German-American Day commemorates the many contributions of German immigrants and their descendants to the United States, dating back to the establishment of the first German settlement in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1683. Officially proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, the observance recognizes more than 300 years of German heritage and its lasting influence on American culture.
As part of the evening, the German-American Society also recognizes members whose dedication has made a lasting impact on our organization with the presentation of the Joseph Meschede Award of Excellence.
Grape Harvest Celebration
Hosted by Bärenbrut, Grape Harvest brings one of our most playful traditions to the evening. Fruits and gourds decorate the hall, but don't get too attached to them! Guests may find themselves tempted to "steal" a piece of the harvest, only to be caught by the Bärs' sheriffs and deputies and hauled off to "jail."
Those apprehended can pay a small fine to secure their release on "good behavior," complete with a special drink and a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes later in the evening. Children are welcome to join in the fruit-and-gourd collecting fun, making Grape Harvest a tradition the whole family can enjoy.
Dinner & Dancing
Doors open at 5:00 PM, with dinner served at approximately 6:15 PM.
The buffet includes your choice of quarter chicken or bone-in pork chop, with salad, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and bread pudding for dessert.
A children's meal featuring chicken tenders, fries, mac & cheese, applesauce, and bread pudding is also available.
Dinner Pricing:
Members: $30
Non-members: $35
Children 12 and under: $15
Meals are prepay only.
A DJ will provide music throughout the evening, with dancing-only admission beginning at 8:00 PM for $10 per person, members and non-members. Dancing-only admission is cash only.
Reservations
Advance reservations and meal selections are required.
Firm deadline: Midnight, Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Dress Code
Business casual. T-shirts, shorts, and jeans are not permitted.
Come celebrate the history that brought us here, the traditions that keep us connected, and an evening of great food, music, dancing, and Grape Harvest fun.