The Danube Swabian Association of Philadelphia and Vicinity serves the local community as a center for German culture, sports, education, and social activities. Formed in 1957, primarily by ethnic German immigrants who came to the United States in the aftermath of World War II, the organization continues to honor and uphold its traditions by promoting the language, music, dance, dress, and customs of the Danube Swabian people.

Upcoming Events



Danubia Beer Festival


Saturday, May 4, 2024

Please join us again this year for Danubia Beer Festival! The event will be held at the club the afternoon of Saturday, May 4.

Please visit our Danubia Beer Festival page or send an e-mail to info@danubeswabian.com for more information.


Club Picnic - Pig Roast


Sunday, July 14, 2024 -- 1:00 p.m.

Please join us for our annual club picnic and pig roast! This is always a fun event with great German food.

Please make your reservations by Monday, July 8 as we must order the pig that day. To make your reservation, please call Gerlinde at 215-673-4423. Members, friends, and neighbors are welcome!


Jackapalooza III


Saturday, July 27, 2024

We invite you to come out to the club and join us for an evening of music, entertainment, nosh & grog, fellowship and family in loving memory of our friend Jack Mattes. Unfortunately, "Jackschie" relinquished his life at the very young age of 56 on March 11, 2016 after battling brain cancer for a couple of years.

All are welcome, and this could also be a great "reunion" for previous club members (soccer players, dance group, German school) to get together for a night of memories and fun. Jackschie was involved in many activities at the club.

Musical entertainment will be provided by some of Jack's former band members including Donauwellen, Black Forest, and Front Page News.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event will take place in the club's outdoor picnic area.

For more information or tickets, please contact Ingo at 267-309-3090.


Tag der Donauschwaben


Sunday, August 25, 2024 -- 12:00 p.m.

We invite you to join us for our annual Danube Swabian festival! This all-day German celebration features plenty of food, drink, soccer, folk dancing, and German music. All members and friends are invited to attend. Cost of admission is only $5. Gates open at 12:00 noon.

Come and enjoy a beautiful day of Gemütlichkeit!


Penny Party


Saturday, October 12, 2024

Come out to have some fun and support the club at this annual event. Please call Gerlinde Maitz at 215-673-4423 for reservations and for more information.


Wallfahrt - Pilgrimage Mass


Sunday, October 27, 2024

Our annual Pilgrimage Mass will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer Chapel (521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006). Please join us as we commemorate the expulsion and remember all those who have gone before us.

Immediately following the Pilgrimage Mass, a reception with light refreshments will be held in a side room outside the chapel.









Quarterly Newsletter


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Winter 2022 Newsletter

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Hall Rental


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Photo Albums


We recently posted some photo albums from Trachtenfests over the years. Please visit our Photos page to see them.