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Lancaster Liederkranz

August 18, 2026

The Alpenrose Schuhplattlers Present

Oktoberfest!

Friday-Sunday, September 18-19-20
Fri 5:30-11pm, Sat 12:30-11pm, Sun 12:00-6pm


Club Operating Hours:

 - Mon & Tues 4-10pm, Wed & Thur 4-11pm, Fri & Sat 4pm-12am, Sun Closed except for special events.

Food Service Hours:

 - Wed through Sat 5:00-8:30pm. First Thurs Meeting Night until 7:00pm.

 - Outside food is not permitted at any time on days the Club is serving food.

Dining Reservations:

- Reserve on Touch Bistro. Reservations are preferred and helpful to servers and kitchen staff. Reserve up to 2 hours prior to requested time. Your table will be held for 30 minutes, after which time it will be forfeited. Without a reservation, seating is not guaranteed.

- Tables seat up to 8. If your group is larger, simply create a 2nd reservation and note in Special Requests that you would like to be seated together or near each other.

- While you may arrive early to socialize and enjoy cocktails, food orders may not be taken until the time of your reservation.

This Week's Menu:

Special: (8/19-22)

  • Sirloin Sandwich: Marinated Sirloin, Chimichurri, Grilled Hatch Chile Mayo $18

Featured Cocktails

Saturday: (8/22)

  • Lavender Lemonade Soda: Vodka or Gin, Lavender Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Club Soda
  • Peach Margarita: Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Peach Puree Syrup, Salt or Tain Rim

August:

  • Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini: Tito's Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Triple Sec
  • Blackberry Mule: Tito's Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Blackberry Brandy, Ginger Beer, Fresh Blackberries

Beer Menu:

  • Untappd Download at Google Play or Apple App Stores
beer samples

On Tap

Lancaster Liederkranz Beer News

By Jim Weber


Clubhouse patrons can enjoy their current favorite drafts while staying on the lookout for some special items due to arrive in the coming weeks. Be sure to check Untappd for the latest list. Click to continue reading Liederkranz Beer News

Schedule of Events

This Week:

  • Wed Aug 19 - 7pm Book Club
  • Fri Aug 21 - 7pm Music by Drew & Mike at the Bar

Upcoming:

  • Thu Aug 27 - 7pm Trivia - Round Themes: 1) Easy Godfather, 2) Other Godfathers & Gangsters, 3) Actual Trivial Pursuit Questions, 4) General Trivia.
  • Wed Sep 2 - 7pm Chorus Fall Session Begins - Interested? Contact Linda Husler
  • Thu Sep 3 - 7:30 Monthly Membership Meeting
  • Fri Sep 4 - 7pm Music By Randy Z. at the Bar
  • Mon Sep 7 - Club Closed in observance of Labor Day
  • Tue Sep 8 - 5:30-7:30 Crock Pot Tuesday
  • Thu Sep 10 - 7pm Trivia
  • Sun Sep 13 - 12:30 Football: Steelers 1pm & Eagles 4:25 - Snacks & dishes for sharing are welcome.

Oktoberfest:

Recurring Events:

  • Book Club: 3rd Wed, 7pm - Interested? Contact Bernard Clarke.
  • Crock Pot Tuesday: 2nd Tue, 5:30-7:30 - Member pot luck. Bring a dish for sharing.
  • Dart Nights: 1st & 3rd Tue, 7pm, all members welcomed
  • Monthly Membership Meeting: 1st Thu, 7:30
  • Sunday Eagles & Steelers Games: The Club opens 30 min prior to kick-off. Snacks for sharing are welcome. May close early for late 8pm games.
  • Trivia: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thu, 7pm - Teams of up to 8ppl. Looking for volunteers to create and read questions. Sign up here to volunteer.

Drew and Mike at the Bar
Fri Aug 21, 7pm


Drew and Mike, playing a 90s to 2000s alternative & pop-rock crowd-pleaser mix, with a few classic-rock & modern pop tunes.


They play in the Bar area. Reserve on TouchBistro. Please note if you are coming for entertainment only.


Upcoming: Randy Z. at the Bar, Fri Sept 4, 7pm

Announcements and Notices:

Volunteer Committee forming. Sustaining our Club Together!

We're looking for seven to ten members for a new Volunteer Committee.


The Lancaster Liederkranz thrives solely on the expertise, passion, and labor of our member volunteers. Over the course of a single year, our volunteers contribute thousands of hours and save our Club hundreds of thousands of dollars. This incredible dedication ensures the preservation of our facility, grounds, daily operations, and German heritage. Simply put: without you, our Club could not operate or sustain itself for future generations.


To ensure our Club's longevity, we are establishing a new Volunteer Committee and we need your help. We are looking for 7 to 10 dedicated members to contribute their time and skills to this vital initiative.


The committee will be responsible for investigating the best ways to manage, recruit, support, and coordinate a centralized volunteer operation for the betterment of our cultural organization.


Initial meeting, Wed Sept 23 @ 6:30pm. If you would like to help shape the future of how we work and volunteer together, please reach out to committee organizer, David Kilp, by cell: 717-875-4462 or email: davidkilp3@gmail.com.

The Liederkranz Mixed Chorus is seeking new members. Rehearsals will begin September 2.


It is not necessary to read music or speak German to join in, just the willingness to make good music and lasting friendships!


The Chorus features two annual concerts: the Winter Concert in December and the Spring Concert in May. They also perform at Sommerfest in June and Oktoberfest in September.


Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings in the Liederkranz Ballroom from September through May. All men or women interested in singing are cordially invited. Fall session begins Wed, Sept. 2 at 7pm.


Contact Chorus President, Linda Husler, to learn more. She would love to hear from you!

Liederkranz Members are invited!

Unter Uns Oktoberfest
Fri-Sat, Sept 11-12

6pm-12am each day


1401 Van Buren Ave, Altoona PA 16602

Open to the Public!
Food - Beer - Music - Dancing!



Musical Entertainment:

Sept 11:

  • 6-9pm - The Heritage Band
  • 9pm-midnight - Autumn Rising

Sept 12:

  • 6-9pm - Madel Jager
  • 9pm-midnight - 100 Proof


The Alleweil Jung dancers have reserved a block of rooms at the Country Inn & Suites for a discounted rate of $111 plus tax (regular rate is $194-$210.) 

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Convention Center, 2 Convention Center Drive, Altoona PA 16602 


Only one night is required to get the discount but the discount applies to both the 11th & 12th.

Please use the following booking link to get the discount: Booking Link Country Inn & Suites

Trivia Volunteers Needed: Trivia is held at 7:00 on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday of each month. We are looking for volunteers to create and read questions.


For their work, volunteers receive a $20 Liederkranz gift card and a $5 beverage chip. Secondary volunteers receive a $5 chip.


Engraved Memorial Bricks

Bricks will be placed at the Maibaum Memorial area around the base of the Club's Maypole. A wonderful way to remember a loved one.


PDF Brick Form. May be printed and dropped off at the Club with $60 payment, (Attn: Paul Stanavage.) The cost of each engraved brick from Drohan Brick of Mt. Joy is $60. There are no additional proceeds.

Please Note:

  • Donated items to the Club (clothing or other memorabilia) are not currently being accepted. Please do not drop items off at the Club.
  • Note: We do accept books and jigsaw puzzles in good, clean condition at the interior lobby table for swap between members.

Organizations and groups within the Liederkranz are always welcoming of new members.

If you are interested in joining, or simply wish more information, please reach out. They would love to hear from you.


Organizations:

Groups:

  • Liederkranz Blaskapelle (German wind ensemble)
    
    Josh Stanavage, organizer
  • Liederkranz Book Club OR Hummel Collector's Society
    
    Bernard Clarke, organizer

Membership Applicants

Individuals listed are proposed for membership at our next monthly meeting. 


If any member has comments regarding any candidate which would be helpful in evaluating their qualification, please refer to Bob Kilp, Membership Chair.


Proposed list for September's meeting. Note: Holdover applicants who were scheduled for induction in previous months are not listed here; however, applicants are encouraged to come for vote if within their 3-month window.

Three Visit Rule

We encourage members to bring guests to the Club.

  • All visitors of goodwill are welcomed in a spirit of Gemütlichkeit.
  • Guests, after three visits within the calendar year, must apply for membership to continue entering the Club.
  • The three-visit rule will be waived to guests with membership applications in process.
  • Alcohol for guests must be purchased by a member.


Daily Book & Pull Tabs

  • The Daily Book may be signed by members only during Bar operating hours.
  • Member must be in the Clubhouse at the time of signature.
  • Winner does not need to be present at the time of drawing.
  • Only age 21 or older may operate the pull tab machine and play the games.


House Rules

Liederkranz Logo Apparel

Visit the Homefield Advantage online store for Lancaster Liederkranz Logo Apparel. Items will ship to the Club for pick-up. For an additional fee, items may be shipped directly to your home address.

Note: colors may appear different than our logo. Finished products will be true to our logo design. Homefield Advantage


"On My Wurst Behavior" t-shirts, limited sizes. Info Here.

Members' Corner - Items of interest, from members to members. Do you have something you would like to share on the Members' Corner of our website? Email the Club at info@lancasterliederkranz.com

QUICK LINKS





Volunteer Sign-ups:


Linda Feilmeier
Email & Website Administrator

Lancaster Liederkranz,

Guinness World Record Holder,

Single May Pole Dance, May 2015.

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