Name: Fasching 2026
Start: 2026-02-14T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-14T23:59:00-07:00
Location: Union Depot

FASCHING – The silly, kooky, nutty, foolish season of merriment before the season of Lent celebrates southern Germany’s version of carnival. Pueblo German American Club’s FASCHING ball is a totally MODERN party with DANCING to all-80's music with Grizzly Gopher band! ~ bring cash ~
WHAT TO EXPECT? ~ bring cash ~
-> costume contest and march (categories: Best of Show - Man, Woman and Couple, Scariest, Funniest, Sexiest and Best Group)
-> Speed Bier Drinking Contest, Bier Boot included~ ($10 to compete) ~bring $ cash~
-> The ever-popular Glockenspiel Pot Dance
COST? $20 CASH at the door. Open seating. (VIP Party Table see discussion tab)
~ Cash bar ~ Cash snacks ~ Cash coat check ~ bring $ cash~
TIME? Doors open at 7:30pm. Band starts at 8:00 pm.
WHO CAN ATTEND? This is a public event. Must be 21+ ~bring cash~
WHAT TO WEAR? Costumes are encouraged - Masquerade costume, Halloween costume or your very own creation. Or just come as you are!
(Disclaimer: We reserve the right to not admit persons wearing costumes that are politically offensive, disrespectful to German history or otherwise inappropriate.) ~ bring cash ~
WHAT IS THIS LIKE? This is a big, fun costume party - like Mardi Gras, Karneval and Halloween have come together and exploded! There will be random silliness, a bit of mischief and surprise stints. Plus dancing to a live 80's band! ~ bring cash ~
ANYTHING ELSE? Guest Bürgermeister (emcee) will host. Prinz (prince) and Prinzessin (princess) will reign over the event and will select the winners for the costume contest. ~ bring cash ~
WHO SPONSORED THIS EVENT? This event would not have been possible without the amazingly generous support from The 404 DISPENSARY – the dispensary that rocks! They are located at 404 North Greenwood Street in Pueblo. 404dispensary.com ~ bring cash ~
WHY FASCHING? Because everyone loves a FUN PARTY! And, to help raise monies for the scholarship fund. Yes! This is a fundraiser. ~bring $ cash~
WHAT DO I DO WITH MY COAT? There will be a coat check available (for a small donation). ~bring $ cash~
WHAT IS THE PUEBLO GERMAN AMERICAN CLUB? The Pueblo German Club was started 57 years ago as a "Kaffeeklatsch" by a small group of women who emigrated from Germany. Over the years, we have grown tremendously and enjoyed a variety of activities together. The club’s mission is to experience the tradition, culture and language of German-speaking countries and regions through authentic activities and to foster ongoing positive communication among cultures.
We are a non-profit, open to the public and we welcome new members and patrons! PuebloGermanAmericanClub.com ~ bring cash ~
ABOUT FASCHING:
#Fasching, meaning the ‘ fifth season’, is southern Germany’s carnival season. It starts on the 11th day of November at exactly 11 minutes after 11a.m. and ends at the stroke of midnight on Shrove Tuesday; often referred to as Fat Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday).
Fasching is a time of festivity and merry making. In Germany, the tradition can be traced to medieval times where many countries existed under harsh rules of kings and princes. During Karneval time, the common people took a chance at ‘living it up’ and ‘talking back to their rulers’. To avoid persecution, their antics were played out from behind masks and costumes. Parades, dancing in the streets, masquerade balls and comical skits filled the days and nights.
More about Fasching:
http://german.about.com/.../tp/Fasching-In-Germany.htm