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Events & Activities

Public Events & Festivals
Member Events & Activities
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There is no shortage of things to do at GAST! From large festivals to smaller more intimate social groups; we have a little something for everyone. The Society also participates in many other activities in and around Tulsa. No matter the time of year, the weather, or the trends, there is always something happening at GAST. Below is a listing of our current line up of events, both public and member only, as well as a small blurb about each. Some events have their own pages for more in depth details.

Public Events & Activities

Festivals

Our cultural festivals hosted at the event center for the community.

Germanfest

GAST's spring celebration festival; held the first weekend of May. Food, beer, entertainment, and fun activates for those of all ages. The great hall is decorated in black, red, and yellow with long tables to accommodate all who stop by. Downstairs and outside are children's activities and more seating.
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Christkindlmarkt

GAST's winter market; held the first weekend of December. Each year the event center is decorated in Christmas splendor, filled with the aroma of fresh food and Gluehwein, and chock-full of vendors selling all kinds of notions to fill the gift giving season. There are also children's activities downstairs.
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Polka Party

Learn to POLKA! While enjoying great music, cold beer, and delicious bratwurst! Held in July, this fun, engaging event is an opportunity you don't want to miss. The GAST Blaskapelle fill the hall with toe tapping music while our GAST Folk Dancers and Emcee show you how to POLKA!
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Cultural Outreach & Education

Opportunities for the community to learn and experience at GAST.

Adventsfeier

An interdenominational Christmas service, conducted entirely in German. Join us and celebrate the Advent season with music and carols.
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Music & Cultural Activities

The GASAA hosts German musicians and other performers at GAST for public enjoyment throughout the year. Dates as announced.
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German Language Classes

Beginner to advanced. GAST offers small German Language classes for adults twice a year. The Society also offers Kinderdeutsch twice a year. All are welcome!
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Other Activities

More things to enjoy at GAST.

Garage Sale

The GAST annual Garage Sale is a fundraiser for the Arts Association. Every spring it is hosted at the GAST Event Center. Donations are given by the community and all are invited. Things that remain are donated to another local charity after its over.
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Garage Sale

The GAST annual Garage Sale is a fundraiser for the Arts Association. Every spring it is hosted at the GAST Event Center. Donations are given by the community and all are invited. Things that remain are donated to another local charity after its over.
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Route 66 Water Stop

The Route 66 Run route includes a water stop at GAST. This community event is something GAST added a few years ago by request. It's a spot where members and Tulsan's alike can help cheer on the runners while water and gatorade are handed out.
November 16-18

Member Events & Activities

Parties

Members enjoy several parties throughout the year.

Fasching

GAST members Fat Tuesday celebration with costumes, skits, music, food, and beads. In Germany Fasching is a part of the Karneval season.

Christmas Party

GAST members end of the year party to celebrate the Christmas season. It is often a dedication to our Christkindlmarkt volunteers.

Anniversary Party

GAST members celebrate the founding of the organization and all the years that have come since. Like a birthday its all about the fun and food!

Lumpenball

Almost the opposite of Fasching, this party celebrates the end of the Karneval season. It is customary to dress down.

Picnic

GAST members early summer fun. There is often barbeque and games. A time of fun and food, like so many things, this party isn't one to miss!

Ice Cream Social

GAST members delve into sweetness as the great hall is temporarily turned into an ice cream parlor with all the fixings and an assortment of flavors. Held in one of the hottest months its a sweet treat for all!

Oktoberfest Party

GAST members celebrate Oktoberfest and the volunteers who participated in Tulsa Oktoberfest for the Society. Its a time of yummy food, appreciation, friendship, and of course beer!

Children's Parties

The May Queen hosts two children's events each year at GAST. One in April around the time of Easter and one in December before Christmas. Both events include activities and enrichment for children of all ages.

Social Activities

In addition to parties, members also enjoy many social activities.

Weinkeller Abend

GAST members come together for a pot luck style dinner in the lower level. A new addition to this evening is games in the great hall. Monthly activity.

German Movie Night

Unique German movies are shown once a month for members. Movies as announced. Shown at GAST.

Stammtisch

A meeting of the minds of GAST in the lower level. This laid back gathering is accompanied with beer and fellowship. Monthly activity.

Konversationsrunde

A discussion group that meets once a month and converses in German and English throughout the night.

Prost!

Members of GAST meet up at a local tap room or brewery to sample Tulsa's finest brews. Location changes monthly.

Wandergruppe

GAST's newest activity group. Our members gather once a month to walk and hike local trails while enjoying the scenery and great company.

Cultural Outreach Groups

Our band and folk dancers bring German culture to the community.

Folk Dance Group

The GAST folk dancers is comprised of adults and children from the membership. The group travels to various events throughout Oklahoma to perform and represent GAST. They also perform at GAST during Germanfest and at Tulsa's Oktoberfest. Practice is at GAST every Sunday when the group is in session.

Blaskapelle

The Blakapelle is the GAST's band. Comprised of members who love creating music and having a good time, there is never a shortage of fellowship. The Blaskapelle travels to perform and represent GAST at various events throughout Oklahoma. Practice is at GAST every Tuesday when the group is in session.

Cultural Events

Unique cultural events for members.

German-American Day

Held on October 6, it is a day to honor the contributions of German immigrants and their descendants to American culture and society. GAST hosts a gathering as near the official date as possible and there is often a German speaker and reception.

Volktrauertag

The peoples day of mourning. Held mid November. It was originally to commemorate the fallen soldiers of World War I and II as well as the victims of the Nazi regime. Today it is even broader and is a day to commemorate all victims of violence and wars of all nations. Generally, GAST travels to Fort Reno to honor the fallen.

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