Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler
Treu dem Guten Alten Brauch – Seit 1971
Southern California
Welcome!
We are Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler from Southern California. Our Verein was founded in 1971 and is a proud member of the North American Gauverband. We strive to preserve the cultural heritage of Bavaria, Austria and Tirol.
Join our group
Join our group and enjoy the fun and celebration of our performances as we share and preserve the culture and history that is unique and entertaining.
Upcoming Performances
(downloadable flyer of all performances available below)
August 10, 2025 – 1:00 PM
Orange County Fair
Join us inside The Hangar at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, CA as we perform a series of our traditional dances, celebrating our culture and history.
September 6, 2025
Far Field Brewery Oktoberfest
Join us in Lawndale for one of Southern California’s top micro-brewery’s annual Oktoberfest celebration.
September 13-14, 2025
Big Bear Oktoberfest
Join us in the mountains for Big Bear’s Annual Oktoberfest.
September 20, 2025
Bayern Zither Club Oktoberfest
Join us in North Hollywood for one of Southern California’s longest Oktoberfest traditions.
September 20, 2025 Santa Ana Elks Oktoberfest
Join us at the Elks Club in Santa Ana for their Oktoberfest celebration.
September 24, 2025
WeBe Health Oktoberfest (Long Beach)
Join us in Long Beach for WeBe Health’s Oktoberfest.
September 27, 2025
Hermosa Beach Oktoberfest
Join us as Bavaria meets the surf and sand of Hermosa Beach for their annual Oktoberfest.
September 27-28, 2025
Phoenix Club Oktoberfest
Join us at our home – the World Famous Phoenix Club (now located in Brea, CA) – for Southern California’s Finest Oktoberfest Celebration.
October 4, 2025
35th Annual King Ludwig Oktoberfest
Join us in the Inland Empire for the 35th Annual King Ludwig Oktoberfest Celebration in Beaumont.
October 4-5, 2025
Phoenix Club Oktoberfest
Join us at our home – the World Famous Phoenix Club (now located in Brea, CA) – for Southern California’s Finest Oktoberfest Celebration.
October 11-12, 2025
Phoenix Club Oktoberfest
Join us at our home – the World Famous Phoenix Club (now located in Brea, CA) – for Oktoberfest.
October 18-19, 2025
Phoenix Club Oktoberfest
Join us at our home – the World Famous Phoenix Club (now located in Brea, CA) – for Oktoberfest.
2025 Schützenfest Champions!
We’re more than just great dancers, we’re sharpshooters too. Congratulations to our Schuhplattler Team for winning the Phoenix Club’s Shützenfest competition. This is our group’s 3rd consecutive win and 4th overall.
2025 Schützenfest Championship Team
(from left to right)
- Erik Schwarze
- Bill Rockwood
- David Constantine
- Rudy Leschke
Previous winning years: 2024, 2022, 2018