• The Stiftungsfest is our black-tie gala, celebrating the anniversary of the Society's founding.
  • Our Silent Auction features items such as restaurant gift cards, gift baskets, and museum passes.
  • The evening begins with a champagne reception in the Horner Library.
  • Dinner and dancing in the auditorium.
  • The event is one of our biggest fundraisers.

Stiftungsfest

The German Society's Stiftungsfest, or Founder's Ball, is celebrated every November as a commemoration of the Society's founding in 1764. The event has undergone many changes over the years, and in its current form, the Stiftungsfest is one of the Society's biggest fundraisers.

The evening, a black tie gala, begins with a champagne reception in the library, followed by a catered dinner and dancing in our auditorium. One of the highlights of the event is always our Silent Auction, featuring items such as vacation home stays, sporting event tickets, museum passes, and restaurant gift cards.

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, we will commemorate the founding of the Society with our 260th Annual Stiftungsfest. We invite you to join us in the Horner Memorial Library for a champagne reception at 6:00pm, followed by dinner and dancing to live music in the elegant Barthelmes Auditorium at 7:00pm.

RSVP by Friday, October 18, 2024. Click HERE to learn more about this year's Stiftungsfest and get your tickets! 

Click here to see an archive of past Stiftungsfest photos.

Click here to see an archive of past Stiftungsfest programs.

Click here for a list of our 2024 Sponsorship Packages.