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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.

Founded through the collaborative vision of Czech-Texan organizations beginning in 1995, the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center represents a decades-long commitment to honoring immigrant heritage in La Grange, TX. Incorporated in 1997 and granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status that same year, TCHCC emerged from grassroots efforts by Texans of Czech Ancestry and the Czech Heritage Society of Texas to create a unified space celebrating Czech culture and history. The Center serves as a gathering place for families tracing their roots to the Czech Republic and former Austro-Hungarian territories, offering meaningful connections to ancestral heritage through genealogical research, archival materials, and cultural programming. With dedicated staff and an active board of directors drawn from Czech-Texan communities across the state, TCHCC maintains strong ties to the families and organizations it represents. Beyond its role as a research institution, the Center functions as a vibrant community hub hosting seasonal celebrations, music events, family gatherings, and educational programs that keep Czech traditions alive for new generations. The Texas Czech Village, featuring relocated historic structures and on-site buildings, provides tangible connections to the daily lives and traditions of Czech immigrants who built communities throughout Texas. Membership benefits include the quarterly newsletter Nás Ceský Zivot (Our Czech Life), exclusive bulletins, and event calendars. Located in La Grange, TCHCC welcomes visitors seeking to explore, celebrate, and preserve the rich cultural legacy of Czech Texans, making it an essential resource for heritage education and family reconnection.