About this Event
Step back in time to the historic Bluff SchuetzenFest, where shooting kings reigned, beer taps flowed, and families forgot their worries for a day. Experience our annual festival honoring the legacy of brewmaster Heinrich Kreische at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites.
Admission to the Family Heritage Fest includes:
- Live music
- Laser rifle range
- The Great Bluff Scavenger Hunt
- Craft and cooking demonstrations
- Tours of the brewery ruins
- History & beer talks
- German food court
- The Texas History on Tap Experience*
- And More!
Whether you're a long-time fan of German culture or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Immerse yourself in a day of German traditions and community spirit!
General Admission prices will go up at the door.
*Additional Beer/Wine Package Purchase required to enjoy the Texas History on Tap Experience.
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The Texas History on Tap Experience: Honoring the Legacy of TX Craft Brewing
Make your day even more German by adding on a Beer Tasting Package! Toast to Heinrich Kreische, his brewing legacy, and Texas beer's place in the greater American story.
Your purchase gets you access to the unique selection of beers on offer from 15+ Texas craft breweries, many of which are brewed specially for our event.
Beer/Wine Tasting Package Includes:
-Ten 3 oz. pours of Texas beer [or two full pours of wine]
-Commemorative tasting mug
-Ability to purchase full pours
-General Admission to festival
Early Bird tickets are on sale until April 16th. Buy early & SAVE! Prices will go up again at the door.
If you want to drink alcohol at Bluff SchuetzenFest, you'll need a beer/wine tasting package!
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Bluff Spasslauf 5K Fun Run
Info: Calling all runners! Join us for the third annual Bluff Spasslauf on the morning of Bluff SchuetzenFest. Includes commemorative merch & a chance to win prizes.
🕑: 12:00 PM
Festival Grounds Open
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Live Music Performance
Host: Zach Novak
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Live Music Performance
Host: Sean Orr and Texas Gold
🕑: 11:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Brewery Tours
Info: Offered hourly throughout the day. Explore the ruins of the 19th century brewery of German immigrant H.L. Kreische. At its peak in 1878, Kreische's brewery was the 3rd largest Texas brewery in operation, and these ruins convey the ingenuity and skill of this stonemason and brewer. Join an experienced guide on a walk to the ruins, and step inside the fully intact cellar room.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Live Music Performance: Lederhosen Junkies
Host: Lederhosen Junkies
🕑: 07:00 PM
Festivities End
Participating Breweries
Altstadt Brewery
Central Machine Works Brewing
Hold Out Brewing Co.
Hound Song Brewing Co.
La Grange Brewing Co.
Live Oak Brewing
New Magnolia Brewing
Smithville Brewing
Southern Roots Brewing Co.
Texas Craft Brewers Guild
Twisted X Brewing Co.
Vista Brewing
Wild Bunch Brewing Co.
& More to Come!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites, 414 State Loop 92, La Grange, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 135.23
