German Club Karneval Ball San Diego 2018

  The German American Societies of San Diego put on a great event this year full of fun, dancing, music, costumes and craziness!  Take a look at some of these images! Below are some small-sized sample images, and to see the entire Continue reading German Club Karneval Ball San Diego 2018

GAMGA Gala Las Vegas 2018

The German-American Mardi-Gras Association, GAMGA, recruited me again this year with the task of capturing photos of the wild weekend event in Las Vegas. If you were one of the lucky guests to experience this wonderful extravaganza, please take some time Continue reading GAMGA Gala Las Vegas 2018

German American Prinzenpaar 2017

What is a Karneval Prinzenpaar? Prinzenpaar is the “Royal Couple” who rule over the Mardi Gras Government, and since Karneval originated as mocking of royalty and government the rule of the couple tends to be more light hearted and fun. Continue reading German American Prinzenpaar 2017

Oktoberfest El Cajon 2017

Oktoberfest in El Cajon 2017!! For those that want a truly authentic taste of classic German Oktoberfest festivities, you should really consider spending a day at the amazing event put on by the German American Society of El Cajon!  The people, the Continue reading Oktoberfest El Cajon 2017

German Club Karneval Opening 11-19-2016

One of the important German traditions celebrated by German clubs in America is the celebration of the Karneval Season.  For the German American Society of San Diego, the Karneval opening started in November and goes until March. Below are some small-sized sample images, Continue reading German Club Karneval Opening 11-19-2016

Oktoberfest El Cajon 2016

Oktoberfest in El Cajon 2016!! For those that want a truly authentic taste of classic German Oktoberfest festivities, you should really consider spending a day at the amazing event put on by the German American Society of El Cajon!  The people, the Continue reading Oktoberfest El Cajon 2016

Lakeside Western Days Parade 4-23-2016

Taylor gets a formal proposal to Prom from Adler, The German American Society participates in the Lakeside Western Days Parade, and The Grand Ladies of the Old West showcase their style too! Below is just a sample of some images, and Continue reading Lakeside Western Days Parade 4-23-2016

German-American Spring Dance Heimatabend 4-9-2016

The German American Society of San Diego in El Cajon is regularly celebrating and hosting events year round.  In April, the Heimatabend or Spring Dance was held and included Gisela and Fabio bringing their enchanting melodies from Germany, The Express Continue reading German-American Spring Dance Heimatabend 4-9-2016

German-American Kinder Karneval San Diego 1-31-2016

The German American Society of San Diego in El Cajon is regularly celebrating and hosting events year round.  At the end of January, the Kinderkarneval (Kindertanzgruppe) performed one more time to entertain the crowd and here are some photos that captured the Continue reading German-American Kinder Karneval San Diego 1-31-2016

Sommerfest at German-American Society 8-22-2015

The German-American Society of San Diego really knows how to throw a party, with events happening all the time.  A celebration of summer with great food, drink, live music, and dancing at their traditional German festival; Sommerfest!  Visit their site Continue reading Sommerfest at German-American Society 8-22-2015

Oktoberfest at German-American Society 2015

The German American Societies of San Diego, Inc., hosts a traditional Oktoberfest.  You can come and enjoy authentic German food such as bratwurst, ox-on-the-spit, potato salad, potato pancakes, sauerkraut, red cabbage, pretzels, and a variety of German pastries.