Events in New Braunfels

Spring, summer, fall, or winter, there’s always something happening in New Braunfels. Annual festivals and events show off the community’s culture, fabulous food and drink, and of course its German heritage. Combine that with live music, and you have the makings of an exceptionally good time!  

February 

Guadalupe River Troutfest 
The enduring magic of fly fishing comes alive at Troutfest, a three-day fly-fishing and conservation event featuring fly-tying, specialty retail, ecology lectures, and, of course, fishing! Set on the beautiful Guadalupe River, one of the top 100 trout fishing spots in the country, the event is pure heaven for fans of the sport. Plenty of kids’ activities make it a perfect family event.  

14130 River Road 
New Braunfels, TX 78132 

March 

Hill Country Craft Beer Festival 
It’s a craft beer lover’s dream come true: more than 150 craft beers from more than 30 Texas breweries, all in one location. The festival includes well-established local favorites as well as up-and-coming breweries. Organizers launched the event in 2019 as a "festival known for quality beer in a city known for quality fun," with the inaugural event hosting 20+ breweries and more than 100 beers. The festival's success grows each year, with the 2022 festival to feature nearly twice as many breweries as 2019.  

1205 Gruene Rd 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

April 

Folkfest 
Throw it back a couple centuries at FolkFest where you can relive the ingenuity of New Braunfels’ German settlers. See living history reenactments, milking, and cannon demonstrations, take pictures in front of the maypole, enjoy German dance performances and savor sumptuous German fare. Free tours of the onsite Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture top off a celebration of the area’s heritage. 

1370 Church Hill Drive 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

May 

Wein & Saengerfest 
It’s all about wines and steins at this beloved event in downtown New Braunfels, featuring Hill Country wine and craft beer, a grape stomp, food seminars, and live music on three stages. Enjoy food vendors, retail wine and beer, and a marketplace filled with handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, and home décor.  

Downtown New Braunfels 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

July 

Fourth of July Parade & Patriotic Program 
Downtown New Braunfels is festooned in red, white, and blue bunting as flag waving folks gather to say Happy Birthday, America! The fun starts with an old fashioned, small town Fourth of July parade complete with bands, vintage cars, and more. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and, when the sun goes down, fireworks in the night sky.  

Downtown New Braunfels 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

September 

Comal County Fair & Parade 
For more than 130 years, the Comal County Fair & Parade has been a New Braunfels tradition. Chock full of fun, the event is spread over two weekends and includes a rodeo, livestock show, carnival rides, barbecue cook-off, washer pitchin’ tournament, and more. Sink your teeth into a funnel cake or corn dog, attempt to wrangle a pig, and wave to the festival queen during the parade. This fair has it all.  

701 Common Street 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

October 

Gruene Music & Wine Festival 
The Hill Country is known for high quality wines, beer, and music, and there’s no better place to celebrate all three than the Gruene Music & Wine Festival. The four-day event features wine and beer tastings, and food pairings with Texas cuisine. Hear top name acts each night at Gruene Hall, and don’t miss the Sunday Songwriter Shindig celebrating Texas songwriting. 

1601 Hunter Road 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

November 

Wurstfest 
Celebrated over 10 days, Wurstfest is a joyful, high-energy event marking the area’s German heritage. Here’s your chance to do the chicken dance, pick up real lederhosen or a dirndl dress, dance the polka, savor all manner of sausages and other tasty dishes, and, of course, get your fill of German beer. A cheery backdrop of live music plays at this jovial gathering set near the river.  

178 Landa Park Drive 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

Weihnachtsmarkt 
Translated as “Christmas market,” New Braunfels’ premiere Weihnachtsmarkt is your chance to find one-of-a-kind holiday decorations, exquisite antiques, art, gifts, and gourmet treats. Taking place over three days at the New Braunfels Civic Center, the ticketed event raises funds for the Sophienburg Museum & Archives. The special Breakfast with Santa event means extra fun. 

424 South Castell Avenue 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

December 

Wassailfest 
Hobnob along the streets of downtown New Braunfels for Wassailfest, a holiday gathering featuring vendor stalls, delicious food, retail items and plenty of chances to sip the hot mulled Christmas punch known as wassail. This modern take on a medieval German tradition comes with its own collector’s mug.  

Downtown New Braunfels 
New Braunfels, TX 78130 

Gruene Christmas Market Days 
Talk about making Christmas shopping easy! Gruene Christmas Market Days assembles nearly 100 vendors for two days in early December for your retail pleasure. Stroll from booth to booth in the Gruene Historic District and find eclectic items for everyone on your list. The kids will love snapping a picture with Cowboy Kringle.  

Gruene Historic District 
Gruene, TX 78130