The Versammlinge are social meetings held in eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania throughout the year to celebrate the culture and language of the Pennsylvania Dutch. They each include a meal and entertainment, e.g., skits, speeches, etc.
Unlike the Groundhog Lodges, which are fraternal meetings, the general Versammlinge are open to all. Listed below are most of the Versammlinge in existence, although new ones are occasionally created and smaller ones are hard to find.
The schedule for the Versammlinge for 2022 is below. The official names of the Versammlinge are in bold followed by translations of the names (where relevant). The locations and dates of the Versammlinge are listed in italics.
Pennsylvania German Zammelaaf (Pennsylvania German Social Gathering) – Trainer's Midway Diner, Bethel, PA, March 16, 2024. Click here for information on this free event.
Barricks Kaundi Versammling (Berks County Assembly) – Leesport Auction Hall, Leesport, PA, April 1, 2024. Click here for information on getting tickets.
Die Pennsylfaanisch Deitsch Versammling vun West Barricks Kaundi (The Pennsylvania Dutch Gathering of West Berks County) – St. Paul's UCC, Robesonia, PA, October 12, 2024. Click here for information on getting tickets.
Oley Daal Versammling (Oley Valley Assembly) – Oley Fair Centre, Oley, PA, November 11, 2023. Click here for information on getting tickets.