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Last Updated
4/25/07
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SPECIAL EVENTS +
The New Braunfels Wein and Saengerfest is a special Heritage festival blended with old but familiar traditions in our rich German Heritage, music, and wine making! Held in charming Historic Downtown New Braunfels near the banks of the Comal River, this festival has something for everyone. Wineries from throughout Texas will be invited to participate in a wine tasting event. A variety of musical entertainment will be enjoyed throughout the day, with an old fashioned Street Dance held Saturday evening. The Art Show and Market will feature talented artists and craftsman from throughout the state and beyond. The Art Show will be a juried show, with awards for wine and song related art entries. Other special events include a Grape Stomp, Weinstein University (wine related informational seminars), Go Texan Products, food booths, beverage booths, cooking demonstrations, food and wine pairing seminars, and children’s activities and events. Come experience the historic charm and rich heritage of Downtown New Braunfels! 2007 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8AM – All Bike Fun Run, meet at Gruene Harley Davidson TOWING In accordance to Ordinance 2007-30, a vehicle may not be towed unless written notice of the street’s closure has been placed on the street to be closed at least 48 hours before the street closure. A motor vehicle unlawfully parked within the temporarily closed area may be towed by order of a police officer provided that notice, either verbal or written, has been given to the owner or driver of the motor vehicle at least four (4) hours prior to the removal of the motor vehicle. Please
be advised: CARS LEFT IN ZONE WILL BE TOWED Posted 4/25/07, before closing at 5:00 p.m. to various downtown locations. 2007 Reservation form and policies in Adobe pdf in Word
To give the December holiday season a unique and festive beginning, a celebration and appreciation festival is held each year on the first Thursday of December. More than fifty (50) downtown businesses hold an "Open House" for the community. Merchants serve their own unique brands of wassail, a traditional European beverage, to the more than 10,000 Wassailfest revelers. Beautiful glass and pewter limited edition Wassail Mugs are purchased to commemorate the occasion and are often used for wassail-tasting that evening. The elegant historic Courthouse, Main Plaza, Bandstand and Christmas Tree are ablaze with over 100,000 lights while more than thirty (30) entertainment groups play, dance and sing. In addition to visiting downtown stores decorated in their best holiday finery, revelers vote for their favorite (merchant’s) wassail and register at the Bandstand for door prizes. City and County dignitaries draw names and award prizes at the Plaza to close out the evening’s festivities. This unique and wonderful hometown festival, free to the public, has grown from 400 revelers in 1992 to an estimated crowd of over 15,000 people in 2005.
“In New Braunfels, Ist Das Leben Schön!”
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Wassailfest