Event Menu | "Music by a good brass band. Plenty of ice-cold beer; lemonade, etc. at the bar. Everyone is cordially invited to attend." |
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)
*While entry to the grounds for Bluff SchuetzenFest is free, the Texas History on Tap Beer Garden will require a ticketed entry. |
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2025 Festival Preview |
Texas History on TapWithin 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 & GamesThe 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 TourDiscover the history of German Texan communities and industries through immersive living history demos, engaging educational talks, guided tours, and special exhibits. |
Welcome to Historic La Grange!Discover what you can do around town during our SchuetzenFest weekend. |