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Canyon High School bandās booth at Wurstfest supports local families, musicians
Read full article: Canyon High School bandās booth at Wurstfest supports local families, musiciansThe Canyon High School Marching Band funnel cake booth has been a staple at Wurstfest for longer than alumni can remember.
Security, safety are top of mind for officials at Wurstfest
Read full article: Security, safety are top of mind for officials at WurstfestItās no secret that Wurstfest has thousands of people flocking to New Braunfels to take part in the fun, but that good time canāt happen without also ensuring everyone is safe.
Weathering Wurstfest: š»āļø How South Texas weather has impacted the festival throughout history
Read full article: Weathering Wurstfest: š»āļø How South Texas weather has impacted the festival throughout historyHereās a look back at how weather played a role in making the German festival what it is today
Hereās a map of music, art, food and beer festivals to visit around Texas this fall
Read full article: Hereās a map of music, art, food and beer festivals to visit around Texas this fallIf autumn is your favorite season, then youāll be happy to know that there are several fall festivals taking place around Texas.
German foodies must try these pairings nestled in historic Gruene
Read full article: German foodies must try these pairings nestled in historic GrueneThe Gruene Grove is offering a great outdoor space to celebrate the rich German heritage of Gruene, Texas with the original craft beer of Texas.
First Look: See inside Wurstfestās new Marktplatz after the devastating fire in 2019
Read full article: First Look: See inside Wurstfestās new Marktplatz after the devastating fire in 2019In less than two weeks, Wurstfest will celebrate its 60th year. But this time the celebration of sausage is going to look a little different.
Wurstfest fan favorite Alex Meixner is performing in New Braunfels this weekend
Read full article: Wurstfest fan favorite Alex Meixner is performing in New Braunfels this weekendNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ā Just because Wurstfest is canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, doesnāt mean you canāt still celebrate. One of Wurstfestās most celebrated entertainers, Alex Meixner, is going to be performing at Krauseās Biergarten & Cafe in New Braunfels Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. VIP tables will be located under the pavilion and include two German food platters and a meet and greet with Alex Meixner. This will be first come first seated and subject to how many tables are sold,ā said Krauseās Cafe officials. Krauseās Cafe is located at 148 S Castell Avenue in New Braunfels.
2020 Floresville Peanut Festival postponed, two festivals planned for next year
Read full article: 2020 Floresville Peanut Festival postponed, two festivals planned for next yearFloresville Another event has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 76th Annual Peanut Festival has been moved from October to March 25 - 27. Our goal is to provide the same safe family-friendly festival experience to our community and visitors near and far, the announcement read. Wurstfest canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19More information will be released at a later date on details about the rescheduled event. Other big events canceled this year due to COVID-19 includes the Poteet Strawberry Festival, Wurstfest, Fiesta, State Fair of Texas and Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg.
State Fair of Texas announces drive-thru food event for first time in 134-year history
Read full article: State Fair of Texas announces drive-thru food event for first time in 134-year historyDALLAS You know that old adage dont mess with Texas? Well, this time it applies to our famous state fair food. For the first time in the 134-year history of the State Fair of Texas - instead of a fair theres going to be a drive-thru food event. The coronavirus pandemic has put a kibosh on tons of events this year, like Fiesta and Wurstfest just to name a few, but in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition, the State Fair of Texas is hosting a one-of-a-kind drive-thru experience. The drive-thru is expected to take 90 minutes once you enter the gate at Fair Park in Dallas. Fletchers corny dog, a State Fair favorite, will be on the menu at all Golden Chick restaurants through October 25.
Wurstfest cancellation big blow to nonprofit groups
Read full article: Wurstfest cancellation big blow to nonprofit groupsNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ā When New Braunfels Little League President Paul Naizer heard Wurstfest would be canceled for 2020 over concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, he understood. With more than 200,000 attendees that come through over 10 days, the groups can raise much - even all - of the money they need to operate for the year. āBut not knowing whatās going on with this pandemic, itās really hard to see how weāre going to make money. Brit King, president of the Downtown Rotary Club of New Braunfels, said Wurstfest isnāt the biggest of its four fundraisers. The Wurstfest Association has said that fundraising plans to support the nonprofit organizations that normally work Wurstfest would be announced in the coming weeks.
Wurstfest canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19
Read full article: Wurstfest canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ā The Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels announced on Thursday that this yearās event is canceled due to COVID-19. āWe have had our challenges in the past, including flooding events, most recently a fire that destroyed the Martkplatz building,ā 2020 Wurstfest president Randy Rust said. " Nonprofits look for direct community support after Fiesta 2020 cancelation. The Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels has a list of non-profit organizations on its website that benefit from the festival. The popular New Braunfels festival plans to make a return Nov. 5-15, 2021.
Wurstfest renovations underway after 2019 fire
Read full article: Wurstfest renovations underway after 2019 fireThe renovation of Wursthalle and the Marktplatz is fully underway and video of the progress was shared by Wurstfest officials. āBefore you know it, local volunteers and sausage makers will be serving all your Wurstfest favorites,ā the Facebook post reads. Marketplatz 1st Slab Pour Before you know it, local volunteers and sausage makers will be serving all your Wurstfest favorites. #wurstfest Posted by Wurstfest on Monday, June 8, 2020The Marktplatz building was declared a total loss after a fire on Nov. 15, 2019, just days after the 59th annual Wurstfest wrapped up. Renderings show new Marktplatz building at Wurstfest grounds in New BraunfelsRenderings posted to the Wurstfest Facebook page in April show what the new building is expected to look like when itās completed sometime this year.
Renderings show new Marktplatz building at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels
Read full article: Renderings show new Marktplatz building at Wurstfest grounds in New BraunfelsNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ā Wurstfest will be ready for its 60th annual celebration in New Braunfels after the Marktplatz building was declared a total loss due to a devastating fire last November. Renderings posted to the Wurstfest Facebook page show what the new building is expected to look like when itās completed sometime this year. While we all do our... Posted by Wurstfest on Friday, April 10, 2020Wurstfest will kick off Nov. 6 and will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of New Braunfels. Marktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official saysThe adjacent Wursthalle building sustained smoke and heat damage but was still considered structurally sound following the fire. Wurstfest is a New Braunfels tradition that started in 1961 and celebrates the cityās German heritage.
Crews working to rebuild after massive fire destroys Marktplatz building in New Braunfels
Read full article: Crews working to rebuild after massive fire destroys Marktplatz building in New BraunfelsNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ā Crews are working to clean up the Marktplatz building at the Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels less than two months after the structure was destroyed in a massive fire. The building went up in flames Nov. 15, just days after the 59th annual Wurstfest wrapped up. Marktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official saysRegular attendees are hopeful the space will be up and running in time for the 60th annual Wurstfest. This yearās celebration, which kicks off Nov. 6, will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of New Braunfels. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Marktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official says
Read full article: Marktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official saysMarktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official saysPublished: November 15, 2019, 6:45 pmWurstfest will be ready for its 60th annual celebration in 2020 following a devastating fire that sparked Thursday night and reignited Friday morning at the festival grounds in New Braunfels, officials said.
Full closure of WB lanes on Interstate 10 scheduled Friday night, EB I-10 closure Saturday night
Read full article: Full closure of WB lanes on Interstate 10 scheduled Friday night, EB I-10 closure Saturday nightSAN ANTONIO ā Texas Department of Transportation crews will close a stretch of Interstate 10 on Friday and Saturday nights for bridge work. The westbound lanes will be closed at Boerne Stage Road starting Friday at 9 p.m. through Saturday at 9 a.m.Marktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official saysThe eastbound lanes will be closed at Boerne Stage Road Saturday at 9 p.m. through Sunday at 9 a.m.Boerne Stage Road will be closed in both directions at I-10 from 6 p.m. Friday until noon on Sunday. San Antonio family in fight with HOA over early Christmas decorations
Marktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official says
Read full article: Marktplatz building a ātotal lossā after fire at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels, official saysNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ā Wurstfest will be ready for its 60th annual celebration in 2020 following a devastating fire that sparked Thursday night and reignited Friday morning at the festival grounds in New Braunfels, officials said. Kistner said next yearās Wurstfest will kick off on Nov. 6, and will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of New Braunfels. The New Braunfels Fire Department arrived Thursday to find the Marktplatz building near downtown engulfed in flames. 100-foot scaffolding collapses in downtown San Antonio; high winds blamedA fire reignites at Wurstfest grounds in New Braunfels. (KSAT)Leon Valley garage fire likely caused by space heater, firefighters sayOur town is sad this morning as @wurstfest grounds are on fire.