German Local Festivals in Texas

Celebrate German-Texan history at our annual beer and heritage festival in La Grange, TX! Step back in time to the historic Bluff SchuetzenFest, where shooting kings reigned, beer taps flowed, and families forgot their worries for a day. Experience our annual festival honoring the legacy of brewmaster Heinrich Kreische at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites. A General Admission ticket to the Family Heritage Fest includes: Live music Laser rifle range The Great Bluff Scavenger Hunt Craft and cooking demonstrations Tours of the brewery ruins History & beer talks German food court The Texas History on Tap Experience* And More! Whether you're a long-time fan of German culture or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Immerse yourself in a day of German traditions and community spirit! General Admission prices will go up at the door. *Beer/Wine Package Purchase required to enjoy the Texas History on Tap Experience. The Texas History on Tap Experience: Honoring the Legacy of TX Craft Brewing Make your day even more German by adding on a Beer Tasting Package! Toast to Heinrich Kreische, his brewing legacy, and Texas beer's place in the greater American story. Your purchase gets you access to the unique selection of beers on offer from 15+ Texas craft breweries, many of which are brewed specially for our event. See our list of Participating Breweries below. Beer/Wine Tasting Package Includes: -Ten 3 oz. pours of Texas beer [or two full pours of wine] -Commemorative tasting mug -Ability to purchase full pours -General Admission to festival Early Bird tickets are on sale until April 16th. Buy early & SAVE! Prices will go up again at the door. If you want to drink alcohol at Bluff SchuetzenFest, you'll need a beer/wine tasting package! When you visit your local craft brewery and see a trophy behind the bar or an award symbol on the menu, you might think: "that's great, but what does it actually mean?" In this interactive seminar, beer writer and international beer judge Ruvani de Silva will explain what beer competitions are, how they work, and why they are important to the industry. Attendees will learn about the judging process, key criteria for beer quality , how style guidelines work, and how beer judges become qualified. The session concludes with an interactive tasting where participants will judge beers using style guidelines in the same way as professional judges. Attendees must have a Beer/Wine Tasting Package to add this session.

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! 🍻