One of the biggest events of the year in New Braunfels, Texas, is Wurstfest. It’s not just a big deal for the locals of New Braunfels. People from all over Texas, the nation, and the world visit the city for a little more than one week to celebrate German culture, beer, music, dancing, German food, and a whole lot more.
If you’ve ever had the itch to visit the New Braunfels area or love German culture, then attending Wurstfest is a no-brainer. It’s also a no-brainer to stay in a vacation rental for the event with someone with variety and proximity to the happenings, which you will find with New Braunfels Escapes. Our vacation rentals are the perfect way to unwind, relax, and recharge before heading back to Wurstfest.
Your Guide For The Best Time At Wurstfest
It’s a big festival, so there are a lot of things to know about Wurstfest. Here is a rundown of the basics and things you will not want to miss.
What Is Wurstfest?
Wurstfest is an annual festival in New Braunfels, Texas, that celebrates the area’s German history, culture, food, music, and more. It takes place over 10 days.
Where Is Wurstfest?
When Is Wurstfest?
Wurstfest typically occurs in early to mid-November.
What Are The Must-See Events At Wurstfest?
There is plenty of fun to have over the 10 days. These are some things that you should try your best to experience.
- Eat as much as you can: More than 30 food vendors are offering a variety of German and Texas classics. Some standouts every year are the sausages, fried potato patties, and pretzels.
- Drink your fill: There are also kegs and kegs of beer to drink. Don’t drink your Spaten Oktoberfest beer too fast because there are many delicious German styles of beer to drink from your stein.
- Shop till you drop: There is plenty to see and buy. Lots of arts and craft vendors, as well as souvenirs, pop up at the festival.
- Polka dance and more: With five stages, there is plenty of great music to listen to and dance to on the festival grounds. You can’t leave without hearing your fair share of polka music.
- Attend opening day: The first day is a special treat. The festival kicks off with the opening ceremonies that feature the ceremonial “biting of the sausage” and tapping of the first keg of beer.
Prost! To The Best Time You Can Have In New Braunfels
You can’t beat Wurstfest in New Braunfels. It’s consistently one of the most popular and exciting events of the year. By booking directly with New Braunfels Escapes, you will be near some of the best attractions off the festival grounds. The entire city of New Braunfels gets in on the action, too.
Our rental properties offer a unique glimpse into Texas culture and fun. Many of our vacation rentals and condos are located on riverfronts in New Braunfels. Call New Braunfels Escapes today at 830-632-5455 for more information.