The Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania German Zammelaaf

Pennsylvania German Zammelaaf (Pennsylvania German Social Gathering) is held on the third Saturday in March.  It is one of the newer Versammlinge, having its beginnings in 2012.  The all-day event showcases the Pennsylvania German dialect and speakers and includes a dialect table to practice your Dutch with others.  Numerous vendors are at the event selling crafts.  Admission is free.

For more information, visit the Facebook page for the Zammelaaf:

https://www.facebook.com/PaGermanZammelaaf

This year the Zammelaaf will be held at Zion UMC Church of Iona, 1920 S. Fifth Ave., Lebanon, PA, 17042 on March 21, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.