Wurstfest, and the town around it
Nov 6-15 in New Braunfels. Ten days of sausage, polka and Texas German tradition on the banks of the Comal, in a town founded by German settlers in 1845.
What is on, and when
The Wurstfest schedule as published for Nov 6-15, 2026. Times move on the day, so treat the organisers as the last word.
- NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
- Wurstfest Nov 6–15 · Landa Park
- WURSTFEST
- ten days of sausage and polka 65th year, opening Fri at 5:30 PM
- OPENING NIGHT
- Fri Nov 6, biting of sausage 5:30 PM gates open 4 PM in the Wursthalle
- WEEKDAYS
- gates 5 PM (Mon–Wed free) live polka, sausage, carnival rides
- WEEKENDS
- gates 11 AM (Sat–Sun) admission charged, live music, sausage
- WURSTFEST GROUNDS
- 178 Landa Park Dr on the Comal River
- SEE YOU IN LANDA PARK
- wurstfest.com for the full schedule
Walking it
Gruene is a preserved 1870s district you park once and walk; downtown New Braunfels is a separate walk around the plaza.
Roughly 45m from San Antonio, TX, 1h from Austin, TX. Those are door to door by car and will move with traffic.
Where to eat in New Braunfels
11 independent, owner run places in New Braunfels. This is a selection, not a ranking, and it is not everywhere in town.
- Gristmill River Restaurant. In an 1870s cotton gin under the Gruene water tower, since 1977
- Gruene River Grill. Riverside, Hill Country menu
- Mozie's. Across from Gruene Hall. German-influenced Texas menu 830-515-1281 1601 Hunter Rd
- Muck & Fuss. Steps from the Comal. Loaded fry combos, house burgers 830-255-7055 295 E San Antonio St
- Huisache Grill and Wine Bar. Downtown New Braunfels, Hill Country mashup
- The Buttermilk Cafe. Market-fresh comfort food, breakfast and lunch only - closed Sundays 830-625-8700 1324 E Common St
- Cantina del Rio. Tex-Mex, riverside patio strung with lights 830-515-1950 1299 Gruene Rd
- The Birdhouse. Gruene district 830-608-0690 1617 New Braunfels St
- Gruene Grove. Open-air, live music 830-765-0300 1263 Gruene Rd
- Favorite Neighbor. European-style bistro and wine bar, scratch bread daily 830-609-9039 494 N Union Ave
- Wurst in Gruene. Sausage counter - festival-adjacent by name alone
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Wurstfest, its organisers, or any business listed here. Details are gathered from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
How FOG works while you do this
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Questions people actually ask
When is Wurstfest?
Nov 6-15, 2026, in New Braunfels, Texas.
How far is New Braunfels from San Antonio, TX?
About 45m by car, door to door.
Where should I eat in New Braunfels?
There are 11 independent, owner run places listed above with phone numbers. It is a selection rather than a ranking, and there is plenty in town it does not cover.
Are you affiliated with the festival or the businesses listed?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
Does FOG need a data connection while I walk?
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