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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

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

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Tel: 650-365-1535
Email: templom@reformatustemplom.com

Web: https://www.reformatustemplom.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hungarianreformedchurch

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

Web: https://www.sfcserkesz.org

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.

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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.

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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

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Tel: +1 925-683-5966
Email: ildiharris@sfbayhungarians.org

Web: https://www.sfbayhungarians.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HungarianCulturalCenter 

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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

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.

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Practices:

Hungarian Cultural Center

35660 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560

Email: mazsoladance@gmail.com

Web: https://www.eszterlanc.com/mazsola/

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.

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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:

• Music instruction in ukulele, guitar, and sound technology

• Cultural workshops and performances

• Folk and fusion concerts

• Quiz nights, social gatherings, and day-long, music-centered events

Email: hello@crossroadsband.org

Web: https://www.crossroadsband.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsBandSF

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@crossroads-band-sf

​in Silicon Valley

Welcome to the Hungarian-American Scientists & Innovators in Silicon Valley! We are a non-political community dedicated to connecting Hungarian scientists, engineers, doctors, and professionals in the area.
Our core mission is to foster a strong professional network. We facilitate connections that lead to joint projects and collaborations, drawing on the extensive experience and networks of our members to support Hungarian-American startup relationships.

We are also passionate about supporting newcomers. Our group serves as an expert base for professionals living in or just visiting Silicon Valley. We help create opportunities for early-career members to find internships and gain valuable experience.

A highlight of our community is our monthly in-person events. These gatherings feature invited speakers on a wide range of technology and business topics and provide an excellent platform for our members to meet, learn, and socialize in a welcoming environment. Through our mentorship program, we connect emerging Hungarian talent with successful innovators in Silicon Valley for personalized professional development. This initiative is designed to help mentees with career growth, cultural integration, and building valuable connections within the ecosystem.

Contact:
Dr. Egyed Zoltán
Dr. Patvarczki József

Tel +1 408-483-7936
Email: hungariansv@egyed.com

Web: https://hungariansv.com

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The San Francisco Hungarians (SFM) soccer team was founded in the spring of 1990, thanks to József Veres, originally from Bakonycsernye, Hungary. Through tireless dedication and perseverance, he worked to fulfill his dream of establishing a Hungarian soccer team in Northern California.
 

At that time, the team was still relatively small and inexperienced, but they joined the South San Francisco Bay (SJ) Second Division. In the beginning, they played in worn, hand-me-down uniforms inherited from a now-defunct local team.
To cover expenses, a committee — later joined by István “Kovi” Kovács and János Kelemen — organized a sports ball (fundraising dance). This was one of the final events held at the now-closed San Francisco Hungarian House. Thanks to Mrs. Irén Tosaki, who provided the hall free of charge, the SF Hungarian soccer team remains forever grateful for her encouragement and support. Proceeds from the event allowed the team to purchase new uniforms featuring the Hungarian coat of arms. At that time, these crests were made by Hungarian craft artists back home.

Alternatively, as others recall:
“From the proceeds, we covered our registration fees and bought a new set of uniforms. We managed to acquire Hungarian-crest jerseys at a time (1990) when such items weren’t even sold — a local Hungarian craftswoman made them for us, and we wore them proudly. Nowadays, people joke that money flows like water in our club — if only that were true!”

We started out in the South Bay Second Division and, over time, advanced to the First Division. Most matches took place around San Jose, within 15–20 km. Our farthest opponents were in Half Moon Bay (45 km) and Watsonville (90 km), and we traveled to games in just 3–4 private cars. Those were memorable trips, filled with camaraderie and unforgettable matches.

It soon became clear that soccer had a tremendous community-building power, attracting even those who had never taken part in other Hungarian programs. Year after year, the team improved and soon grew into a dominant club, strengthened by talented Hungarian players such as András Gáspár, Zoltán Lay, and György Sofalvi. Later, second-generation talents also joined — among them Steve Horváth, Péter Gálicz, and Imre.

In 1997, the San Francisco Hungarians entered the Árpád Cup, hosted in Las Vegas. In their very first appearance, the team won the cup, beginning a long and proud tradition of participation.
Over the years, our team has achieved remarkable results: out of 27Árpád Cups, we have won 14, and we are proud to be the reigning 2025 champions.

We hold regular practices every Saturday, three hours before sunset, at Cooper Park in Mountain View — and during the summer, we also train on Wednesdays. We are a financially self-sufficient team, though we welcome donations for larger events. Our mission is to preserve Hungarian identity and promote a healthy, active lifestyle through sports.

Throughout our history, we have played more than 2,000 matches — including training games, cup tournaments, and regular league fixtures in the American FIFA San Francisco South Soccer League. We also serve as a sports diplomacy mission, connecting communities and representing Hungarian values through soccer. In the past 34 years, we have hosted hundreds of guest players. Our regular squad consists of 30–40 members, including several second-generation Hungarian-Americans.

We maintain strong relationships with Hungarian footballers and clubs, especially veteran teams, and through the Hungarian Consulate General in Los Angeles, we have contact with the Government of Hungary. We hope to further strengthen our cooperation with Hungary’s sports-friendly, nationally minded leadership. The Árpád Cup remains our most prestigious event, bringing together Hungarian soccer teams from 10–15 cities across the U.S. and Canada to compete for the trophy. This annual tournament is the largest sporting event of the Hungarian-American community.

On October 4, 2025, in Miami, Florida, we once again won the Árpád Cup, continuing our proud legacy.

Contacts:
Gáspár András, Los Altos, CA
Tel: +1 650 293 7527
Email: andrasgaspar@yahoo.com
 

Kelemen János, Woodside, CA
Tel: +1 650 964 4408
Email: kelemenjk@yahoo.com
 

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:

1. In 1776, a Hungarian Hussar officer established and trained the US Cavalry for George Washington.

2. Hungarian soldiers participated in the American Revolution for Independence and the Civil War.

3. 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

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.

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Web: https://www.orlymuseum.org/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/orlyamericanhungarianmuseum