Alabama Germany Partnership

10/16/2026

Join us for an evening of insightful conversations and networking. This is an informal business event.

Speaking German at this event is not required, but it is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German-speaking/practicing individuals to improve their German.

Food truck on site. Pay your own way.

What does "Stammtisch" mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group that meets regularly around a large table. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.

Join us for an evening of insightful conversations and networking. This is an informal business event. Speaking German at this event is not required, but it is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German-speaking/practicing individuals to improve their German. Food truck on si...

10/16/2026

Great AGP Stammtisch hosted by our Young Professionals at Rolf’s Inc in Tuscaloosa. Awesome to see so many students from The University of Alabama! See you next? Looking out for the upcoming Stammtisch in Birmingham on October 20 and Auburn on October 27.

10/08/2026

🔔 ATTENTION, VENDORS! 🔔 Magic City Krampuslauf: The Wild Hunt returns Saturday, December 12, and so does the MCK MarktPlatz!

This is our second year bringing this wonderful market to our now 6-year-strong festival tradition, and last year was such a rousing success that we’re doing it again!

We’re looking for artists, makers and crafters whose creations fit our particular brand of old-world, oddball, spooky, folksy and witchy.

If that sounds like you, or you know a vendor who would fit right in, please sign up! Spaces are limited, so don’t wait.

Apply Here👉
Applications are open UNTIL Wednesday, November 4, 2026
You can copy this into browser: bit.ly/MCK26-MarktPlatz
OR click this long form URL:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSpkwEbDLVjaK_0i-LBp3qM-njR6ZmtrfZIH1JgN7J7gKYsg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawUreKlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXg3czZhVGtyWTNnU244QnBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeycICWUAJOoQXv8uC9lblmnGkQCYgPt9Ox4FpD4sSZ195DQqDQimujF8SKyY_aem_U5TzBYqDzcItuW4BlUpJ7g

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This link is the ONLY way to apply. Please do not respond to anyone claiming to accept applications or payments through social media. Watch out for scammers and bots!

Johnny and Stephanie Welch of are your MarktPlatz Managers and will handle all market-related correspondence. Their contact information is included on the Google Form.

We can’t wait to see what strange and wonderful things you’ll bring to the MCK MarktPlatz. 🐐🌲✨

10/06/2026

🍺🎶 INTRODUCING BLOCKTOBER FEST! 🎶🍺

We’re kicking off Sausage Festival weekend a day early this year!

Join us Friday, October 30 in Downtown Elberta for BLOCKTOBER FEST — a Friday night full of food, cold b**r, live music and fun for the kids! 🌭

🍺 B**r Tent
🎶 Live Music
🌭 Food Vendors
🎃 Kids Activities

Bring the family, grab some dinner, let the kids play and stick around for a night of live music and cold drinks!

Then get some rest… because we’ll be right back Saturday morning for the Elberta German Sausage Festival!

📍Elberta Town Park
📅 Friday, October 30 — BLOCKTOBER FEST
📅 Saturday, October 31 — ELBERTA GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL

Two days. One great weekend. 🌭🍺🎶

Tag who you’re bringing with you! 👇

10/05/2026

Planning a trip to a German-speaking country for business, leisure, or study abroad? Join a group of fellow travelers to learn German-language essentials! This travel-focused course, led by UAB professor Adam Toth, will help you: Handle logistics with ease; better engage with local culture; and have a more immersive and enjoyable experience. The course meets four times a week (three times online and once in person) from Oct. 29 – Nov. 18, and is open to anyone age 14 or older. Discounts are available for multiple members of the same family, as well as UAB students, staff, and faculty. Learn more by scanning the QR code or visiting:
https://uablifelonglearning.catalog.instructure.com/courses/german-for-travel
Take 10% off and use the code ALGER10 at registration.

10/05/2026

Please plan to join us on Friday, November 6th, for a day of networking and a swing of golf for German language education on the beautiful Valley Course at the RTJ Golf Trail of Oxmoor Valley in Birmingham. All proceeds go to the AGP Educational Fund, which supports grants to the German language classroom and scholarships to German language students who wish to study abroad in Germany. Four-person scramble that can be entered as a team or individual. Thank you to our sponsors! Platinum sponsor Onin Staffing; Hole-in-one sponsor Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham; Hole Sponsors: JamisonMoneyFarmer PC & RÖDL USA; Raffle sponsor: Port of Huntsville
Reserve your spot today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c46q8tt/lp/d3e66488-8d52-46a2-98d3-2d47c8bd42de
Don't play? No problem; plenty of opportunities to sponsor: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/m3z5f4p/lp/324307a5-52e2-4467-96ab-742fcb54adce

10/03/2026

09/30/2026

LAST CALL to join us for a festive afternoon at the Cullman Oktoberfest to celebrate this German Volksfest. Cullman’s cherished tradition takes inspiration from the German Oktoberfest and blends it with Cullman’s cherished Southern community values. Enjoy German b**r, cuisine, and gifts in a fun atmosphere! The meeting point will be announced after registration. This Saturday, October 3, starting at 2 p.m. The $25 registration includes a reserved spot in the Hofbräu Biergarten, an HB München Glass Mug, and 1 Maß of HB b**r of your choice! Dirndl and Lederhosen are encouraged. Hosted by AGP Young Professionals, but open to ALL to join!

WE HAVE A FEW MORE SEATS AVAILABLE. GET YOURS NOW!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n2pgpvv/lp/b3679325-471c-4328-b81a-f600ab7380e8

09/30/2026

Oktoberfest 🥨
🍻 🐘