Welcome!
We welcome you to the web site of Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, Dayton's oldest German organization. The group's purpose is to promote and preserve German culture and traditions in the Miami Valley. Each year, Dayton Liederkranz-Turner hosts three annual concerts, an Oktoberfest, special events and has become best known for its GermanFest Picnic held each August. For more information about the club or to view a map, please visit the About Liederkranz page!

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DLT News & Events
Annual Meeting & Elections
The DLT Annual Meeting & Elections will be held on January 18th at 2:00pm in the Ratskeller. All members welcome and encourage to attend. Please come for the election of new officers and trustees!

It's Schnitzelfest!!
It's Schnitzel time at the Liederkranz! Join us Saturday, January 31st for a delicious Schnitzel Dinner and plenty of entertainment! Dinner will be served buffet style from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Prepaid Reservations Required so please contact Betty Lou Martin (937) 434-0048 by January 24th. Don't miss the Alpen Echoes perform at the dance from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Visit the Schnitzel Event Page for more details!

Fasching Masquerade Ball
Join the 2009 Prinz and Prinzessin - Jake and Sarah Browning in the Fasching celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm. Visit the Fasching information page here for more information about this pre-Lenten party!

Liederkranz Member of the Year
Do you know any Liederkranz Members that should be recognized for their dedication to the club? To nominate the next Member of the Year, please call Carl Schneider at 937-433-3451 for details. Nomination Forms can be found in the Ratskeller at the Liederkranz.

German Classes
Interested in refreshing your German? Classes are being formed based on interest so contact Jacob Browning for more information: 937-903-7731 or email

Steirische Musikanten
For those who were unable to see the great performance of the Austrian band, Steirische Musikanten, we have some videos of them from an impromptu performance at the Liekerkranz after the German Picnic! Visit the Google Videos Here and take a look! I apologize for the shaky hands and the sound quality is not the best, but you get the idea! We had a blast with them and we can't wait for them to return!

Event Photos!
Liederkranz Event Photos now available. Saengerfest 2008 Photos now posted!! Thanks to all those who submitted photos! Please check back often.


Event Calendar
Twelfth Night Singers Dinner
January 15, 2009

Annual Meeting
January 18, 2009

Genealogy Meeting
January 24, 2009



1400 East Fifth Street
Dayton, OH, 45402
(937) 223-9013
Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
 

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