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, April 10, 2025 at 6pm
      • ​​Contact Curt Bauer for meeting information
  • ​​General Meeting:​​​​
    • Sunday, April 13, 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.​​ ​​​​​​​

  • ​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
    • Saturday, ​November 15, 2025
      • ​​Doors open at 6pm.
    • Location: DoubleTree in Brookfield
    • ​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
  • Weiberfastnacht
    • Thursday, January 29, 2026
    • Location: The Bavarian Bierhaus 
    • ​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
    • Saturday, January 31, 2026
    • Stay tuned for more info!
    • Dress up in your favorite costume and come out for a night of music & dancing!​
    • Live music!
    • 50/50 raffle and costume prizes!
  • Kehraus 
    • Saturday, 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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 

  • 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
    • ​Sunday, 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 ​ 
  • New York Steuben Parade
    • Saturday, ​September 20, 2025
  • UDoMChristkindlmarket & Vendor Fair
    • ​​Saturday, November 1, 2025
  • 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!