Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee

Radio: Continental Showcase with Bob Ziegenbein on Joy 1340am

  • First Saturday of the month. Rheinischer Verein has a radio spot from 1:45–2:00 p.m. Let your friends know and enjoy some nice music!


Meetings: Third Sunday of the month

  • ​Board Meeting:​​​​​
    • Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6pm
      • ​​Contact Curt Bauer for meeting information
  • ​​General Meeting:​​​
    • Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2pm at First Weber Office in Waukesha
    • Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room​
    • Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • ​Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 19, 2026 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
      • ​Annual Member Meeting and VOTE
    • Contact Curt Bauer at 414-708-2958 for meeting information


Our Events: Dates & Times Subject to Change.​​ ​​​​​​

  • Maskenball
  • Kehraus
    • ​Saturday, March 8, 2025 
      • Doors open at 6pm. 
    • Location: The Bavarian Bierhaus 
    • It is the end of the Karneval season when activities are laid to rest. You won't be crying at this funeral. Jokes are told and if you laugh, you have to donate money. Please wear black.
    • Performance by the Muller Fasching Verein Milwaukee Hexen.
  • ​German Fest 2025
    • July 25-27, 2025
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com
  •  Opening/Crowning
    • ​November 15, 2025
    • ​Join us as we officially open the Mardi Gras season in Milwaukee. We'll wake up our very own Hoppeditz or the spirit of Mardi Gras.
    • Stay tuned for more info!
  • Christmas Party with DANK
    • December 14, 2025
    • Stay tuned for more info!
  • Weiberfastnacht
    • January 29, 2026
    • ​Join us for Ladies Night! Not a Lady? That's OK. Dress up like one anyway and see if you can fool us! Don't want to shave your winter beard? Be the bearded lady!
    • Stay tuned for more info!
  • Maskenball
    • January 31, 2026
    • Stay tuned for more info!
    • Dress up in your favorite costume and come out for a night of music, dancing, & a special German beer on tap!​
    • Live music!
      50/50 raffle and costume prizes!
      Food available for purchase
  • Kehraus 
    • February 21, 2026
    • ​It is the end of the Karneval season when activities are laid to rest. You won't be crying at this funeral. Jokes are told and if you laugh, you have to donate money. Please wear black.
    • ​Stay tuned for more info!


Other German Cultural Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Chicago Rheinischer Verein Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 6:11pm
    • Location: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
    • Tickets bought by Feb 18 are $30
    • Tickets bought after Feb 18 are $40
    • ​The evening will be filled with pomp and frivolity that will include every organization in our club. The Vorstand, Fanfaren, Amazonen, Prinzengarde, and Elferrat will all be present and actively participate in the festivities. This will be the last big event presided over by Prinz Arthur I, Prinzessin Janna I, and their Court!
    • Additionally a costume contest will add to the fun. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place prizes in several categories (individual and group) will be awarded for best costumes.
      Food provided by Himmel’s will be available for purchase at the event
  • Bockfest West Bend  by German American Police Association of Greater Milwaukee
    • ​Saturday, March 1, 2025
    • Location: Regner Park
    • Live ​Music by River City Blaskapelle, Copper Box, The Squeezettes, and Mollie B and the Squeezebox with Ted Lange!
    • Lots of beer and food to choose from!
    • ​Those who declare themselves as designated drivers will receive a wristband for free non-alcoholic beverages throughout the event!
    • ​Admission: $15 tickets - visit their website
  • Fastnachtdisnstag at Kegel's Inn
    • Tuesday, ​March 4, 2025 from 4 to 9pm
    • ​All celebrations come to an end on Ash Wednesday but not before say our farewell during Fastnachtdienstag - German Clubs Party!
    • ​Show starts at 6pm
  • GAS Night of Gemutlichkeit
  • SZM Lumpenball
    • ​Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • UDoM Schwabenball
    • Saturday, ​March 22, 2025
      • ​Doors open at 6pm
    • Location: American Legion Post No.1
      • ​N120 W15932 Freistadt Road
      • Germantown, WI 53022
    • Join the United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee in celebration as we crown our Royalty!
    • Food available for purchase
      • Our famous Hungarian bratwurst, 1/4 lb hot dogs, chips, and desserts! 
    • Music by The Kenny Brandt Band
    • Performances by the UDoM Dance Groups
    • 50/50 drawing & gift basket drawings
    • Admission: $15 non-members. $10 UDoM members. (12 and under free)
      • ​​Ticket reservations call Karen Schmieder (262-510-6500)
  • Potato Pancake Brunch and Vendor Fair by UDoM
    • ​Saturday, April 5, 2025
    • Location: The Brookfield Masonic Center (4550 North Pilgrim Rd, Brookfield)
    • Doors open 10am to 2pm 
    • Local vendors. Kids' Crafts. Visit with the Easter Bunny!
    • Enjoy our famous Potato Pancakes for $15/meal (includes 3 pancakes, 3 sausage links, applesauce and your choice of milk, juice or coffee)
    • Free admission and open to the public
  • DANK Fruhlingsfest
    • Saturday, ​April 12, 2025​
    • Location: The American Legion (N120W15932 Freistadt Rd in Germantown)
    • Music, dancing, performers, our exciting 50/50 and gift raffles, and more surprises and fun to share yet!
    • Food, coffee, and desserts will be available for purchase.
    • Admission at table reservation information TBD
  • SZM Milwaukee Bock Bier Fest
    • ​April 27, 2025
    • Location: Hart Park Wauwatosa
  • ​German Fest 2025
    • July 25-27, 2025
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com ​ 
  • GAMGA 2026
    • January 23 and 24, 2026
    • ​Location: VEGAS! Tuscany Suites
    • See Diana Bauer for more information on how to attend this crazy good time!