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"Music by a good brass band. Plenty of ice-cold beer; lemonade, etc. at the bar. Everyone is cordially invited to attend." 
Henry Louis Kreische, La Grange Journal, 1884

Bluff Schuetzen Pavilion, c. 1880s

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 and his thriving German-Texan community.

The FREE Family Fest* Features

(11:00 am to 5:00 pm)

  • German brass band
  • Cultural presentations
  • Laser rifle range
  • The Great Bluff Scavenger Hunt
  • Craft and cooking demonstrations
  • Tours of the brewery ruins
  • Local museum booths
  • Festival photo booth
  • German food court
  • And More!

*While entry to the grounds for Bluff SchuetzenFest is free, the Texas History on Tap Beer Garden will require a ticketed entry.



2025 Festival Preview

Texas History on Tap

Within the Festival grounds is the Texas History on Tap Beer Garden, open 1:00-7:00 pm, a fundraiser where ticketed guests can taste Texas’s brewing heritage and meet the teams behind their favorite breweries. 







Become a Schuetzenkonig!

Take your best shot and compete against your friends in our innovative laser shooting gallery. Will you win the coveted Schuetzenkonig crown?

Living History & Games

The festivities offer something for everyone—timeless games, German crafts, a lively community fair, delicious food and drink, and the charming backdrop of our bluff.


Take a Tour

Discover the history of German Texan communities and industries through immersive living history demos, engaging educational talks, guided tours, and special exhibits.

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