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Hungarian Organizations in the Bay Area
Hungarian Catholic Mission
The Hungarian Catholic mission was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1960s. The mission operates on the beautiful Campus of the Woodside Priory Benedictine Community and School, located in Portola Valley, California. Since 1963, Father Maurus Nemeth OSB has been an active member of the Benedictine Community. For the last 20 years, Father Maurus has also performed duties as the Pastor of the Hungarian Catholic Mission. Our mission statement is to promote Hungarian values of faith, culture and charity to the approximate 5,000 – 6,000 Hungarians living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Contact:
Father Maurus Németh O.S.B.
Tel: 650-454-7241
Email: MNemeth@prioryca.org
Web: https://www.hungariancatholicmission.com
Facebook: Hungarian Catholic Mission
Hungarian Reformed Church
of San Francisco and Vicinity
The Hungarian Reformed Church of San Francisco and Vicinity is the only Hungarian speaking reformed congregation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Church was established in December, 1956.
Our Pastor, Rev. Gábor Magyari-Köpe will perform, upon request, weddings, funerals and baptisms.
Our Church actively participates in most social and cultural Hungarian community events. We have joint events with the Catholic Mission, we celebrate the 1848 March 15 and the 1956 October 23 revolution together. We also hold two picnics, two sausage fest dinners every year. Our activities also include holding a cooking class, baking class, art exhibition and the Fall Bazaar.
Contact:
Hungarian Reformed Church of San Francisco and Vicinity
Tel: 650-365-1535
Email: templom@reformatustemplom.com
Web: https://www.reformatustemplom.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hungarianreformedchurch
Hungarian Scout Troops 43 & 77
77.sz Béri Balogh Ádám Boy Scout Troop
43.sz. Losárdy Zsuzsanna Girl Scout Troop
Our scout troops have been active in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1969. Our goals are the development and preservation of the Hungarian language and culture, as well as the moral and character development of our youth. Hungarian Boy Scout Troop 77 and Girl Scout Troop 43 are members of the Hungarian Scout Association in Exteris, supported by the Hungarian Catholic Mission and the Hungarian Reformed Church. We are a nonprofit organization, supported by membership fees and fundraising activities.
Contact:
3130 Alpine Rd 288-177
Portola Valley, CA 94028-7541
Hungarian Cultural Center
San Francisco Bay Area
The Hungarian Cultural Center was established on May 29, 2024, located in the city of Newark, California near the San Francisco Bay. The Cultural Center was a long-awaited realization for the Hungarian/American community. It had been over 30 years since there was a cultural center where Hungarian families and their friends could gather and enjoy traditional events.
Our mission is to foster a vibrant community that celebrates and preserves the rich cultural heritage of Hungarians. We endeavor to serve as a welcoming hub for individuals of all backgrounds to experience and engage with Hungarian traditions, arts, language, and history. Through a diverse range of cultural programs, educational initiatives, and community events, we strive to strengthen connections within the Hungarian diaspora and build bridges with the broader Bay Area community. To ensure that the legacy of Hungarian culture thrives in future generations, contributing to the rich multicultural fabric of our region.
The Hungarian Cultural Center of the San Francisco Bay Area is committed to enriching lives through our Hungarian heritage and traditions, fostering a sense of shared humanity. Join us in celebrating the power of culture to unite us all.
Contact:
Ildikó Rónyai-Harris
President
Hungarian Cultural Center - San Francisco Bay Area
Tel: +1 925-683-5966
Email: ildiharris@sfbayhungarians.org
Web: https://www.sfbayhungarians.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HungarianCulturalCenter
Eszterlánc
Hungarian Folk Ensemble
The Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble is a performing folk dance group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our mission is to promote and present traditional Hungarian folk dances and to preserve the Hungarian folk culture in all its forms.
The Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble has been celebrating and showcasing Hungarian folk culture in the Bay Area since its foundation in 1977 through presentations to the Hungarian community and the general public.
The Ensemble consists of twenty to forty young adults ranging from age 14 and up. Most are of Hungarian heritage, although membership has never been limited to those with Hungarian backgrounds. The dancers receive their training in the Ensemble as well as from guest teachers and at workshops statewide.
The community served by Eszterlánc is vast, as appearances include international festivals, social events, patriotic holidays, and ethnic events. The Hungarian community alone, the group’s most supportive audience, numbers in the tens of thousands in California. The group has toured California including Los Angeles and Sacramento, and they performed even as far as Vancouver, B.C.
Web: https://www.eszterlanc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EszterlancSanFrancisco
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eszterlanc-hungarian-folk-ens
Mazsola
Hungarian Children's Folkdance Ensemble
Mazsola Hungarian Children's Folkdance Ensemble was founded in 2007 in Hayward, CA. The ensemble's mission is to enrich the lives of children from all ethnic backgrounds by introducing them to Hungarian folk culture through dance, music, and folklore with the goal of preserving and passing on the Hungarian heritage.
The ensemble performs several times throughout the year in various community events. Mazsola dancers gather selected Saturday afternoons to share their joy of Hungarian dancing and music in a fun, friendly and engaging environment.
Practices:
Hungarian Cultural Center
35660 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
Email: mazsoladance@gmail.com
Crossroads - band and foundation
San Francisco Bay Area
Crossroads Band is a cover band based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in Hungarian pop-rock music from the 1980s and 1990s — with a special love for contemporary hits from the past decade.
Our repertoire includes not only high-energy pop and rock, but also intimate performances of sung poetry and reinterpretations of traditional Hungarian folk songs, reflecting both our roots and our desire to connect cultures.
We are proud to operate as part of the Crossroads Music & Arts Foundation, a California-registered nonprofit (EIN: 33-4279984). The foundation was officially incorporated on March 30, 2025, and has been recognized as a 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt entity since May 20, 2025.
Our mission is to foster musical and cultural enrichment by presenting concerts, educational programs, and community events for both children and adults. While we place a strong emphasis on Hungarian traditions, we also celebrate a wide range of contemporary and traditional art forms.
Our programs and activities include:
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Music instruction in ukulele, guitar, and sound technology
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Cultural workshops and performances
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Folk and fusion concerts
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Quiz nights, social gatherings, and day-long, music-centered events
Email: hello@crossroadsband.org
Web: https://www.crossroadsband.org/
FIRST CALIFORNIA HUSSAR REGIMENT
San Francisco Bay Area
This equestrian organization was established in 2000 in Los Gatos, CA.
Educate the public about the interwoven history of the US and Hungary:
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In 1776, a Hungarian Hussar officer established and trained the US Cavalry for George Washington.
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Hungarian soldiers participated in the American Revolution for Independence and the Civil War.
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Americans helped to preserve Hungarian National Treasures during WWII.
Enjoy by providing colorful entertainment for the public and providing lessons to young people who learn about the equestrian heritage and all the associated skills.
Anyone can become a Hussar (riding or none riding) by joining the First California Hussar Regiment by following the information below:
www.californiahussars.com
Orly Museum of Hungarian Culture
Berkeley
The Mission of the Orly Museum of Hungarian Culture (OMHC) is to raise awareness and appreciation of Hungary’s rich culture, throughout its long and eventful history in Europe and its connections to the United States. Exhibits and cultural events provide interactive experiences that are relevant and inspiring to people of all ages, whether Hungarian, American or from other backgrounds.
Web: https://www.orlymuseum.org/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/orlyamericanhungarianmuseum