German Texan Beer and Wine Festival & German Auto Show
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 08:00 -
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 19:00
Event duration 11 hours
Beer & Wine Sampling (10 pours) + Entry included:
USD 31.72
Entry Only (online price + fees):
USD 10.00
About German Texan Beer and Wine Festival & German Auto Show
Come celebrate German Texan Beer and Wine and the German Auto Show at the 30th Annual GTHS Maifest. Two events for the price of one
🌸 30 Years of Maifest — One Big Day of Celebration! 🇩🇪🍻🚗
Come join the German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) as we celebrate the 30th Annual Maifest — and this year, we’re making it bigger than ever!
This year, the German Auto Show and the German Beer & Wine Festival — our 30-year celebration of Maifest — will be held on the same day!
That means one ticket gives you access to an unforgettable day of German culture, engineering, music, beer, wine, and family fun.
Entry:
🎟 $10 online with fees / $15 at the door
👧 Kids 12 and under are FREE
🎈 Kinderzone with fun children’s activities
🍺 Featured Breweries
Altstadt Brewery (TX)
Hacker-Pschorr (Germany)
Paulaner (Germany)
Hofbräu München (Germany)
Enjoy authentic German brews — including the seasonal favorite Maibock, the traditional spring beer that defines Maifest.
🍷 Featured Wineries
William Chris Vineyards (TX)
Wines from Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) — one of Germany’s premier wine regions
🎶 Live Music All Day
Yodel Blitz
Walburg Boys
Lederhosen Junkies
High-energy polka, traditional favorites, and plenty of dancing.
🚘 German Auto Show
Experience the best of German engineering — from vintage classics to modern performance machines — all showcased alongside the festival. Car enthusiasts and families alike will love seeing these new and old timers up close.
🌼 What Is Maifest?
Often called “the little sister of Oktoberfest,” Maifest celebrates the arrival of spring with the same warm, welcoming atmosphere — but with its own seasonal traditions and flavors.
This year, it’s all happening together — one day, one celebration, one incredible German-Texan experience.
Raise a glass, bring your friends, and help us celebrate 30 years of Maifest.
Prost to springtime! 🍻
Events Schedule
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 08:00
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 19:00
Event Categories
Cultural Celebrations
Local Festivals
Seasonal & Holiday Events
Food Festivals
Community Connections
German Texan Heritage Society
https://www.germantexans.org/
507 East 10th Street
Looking for some fun inspired by Texas German past and present? Look no further. The German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) located in the heart of the Red River Cultural District offers the most authentic German events in the Austin area. Yearound. Join us for OKTOBERFEST in the fall and get to know its Little Sister, MAIFEST, in the spring. Come back in winter and enjoy some Glühwein and real German holiday cheer at our - CHRISTMAS MARKET. All events are held on the grounds of our historical German Free School. Wander back in time and experience live music, food, and Gemütlichkeit in our beautiful gardens. Gemütlichkeit, you ask? It’s a German word used to describe a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness. Want to learn more German words? GTHS can help. We offer German language programs or both adults and children based on worldwide recognized standards set by the Goethe-Institut, Germany’s cultural institute.