New Braunfels, TX

Willkommen zum WURSTFEST

A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun!
49th annual "Salute to Sausage" - Wurstfest
October 30th through November 8, 2009 in the German heritage center of Texas,
NEW BRAUNFELS

There is so much to do and so much to eat and drink at Wurstfest you just have to go or you would never believe that so many people could have so much fun in lederhosen. Over here in Boerne we have a lot of fun at Berges Fest, Father's Day Weekend, but the celebration in New Braunfels eclipses all festivals.

Some of the things you can do besides have some great sausage and beer, not to mention dancing The Chicken Dance are:

• Visit Sophienburg Museum and check out the handblown German glas ornaments.
• Tour the Conservation Plaza where they have 19 restored and furnishe dto period structures..
• Heritage Village that showcases furniture by German Cabinetmakers
• Circle Art Theatre featuring the melodram "Batwurst: Teh Adventures of Bratman & Robin"
• Kenderhalle with special entertainment for the 5-12 year old set.
• ARToberfest- area artist featured
• The Wurst Craft Show & Sale in Texas

Not to mention all the live entertainment.

• BOERNE VILLAGE BAND

  Alex Meixner Band
• Alpenfest
• Gator the Clown
• Joe Rogers Big Band
• Kerry Christensen - Master Yodeler
• and so many more!!

Your best bet is to go to this website for times and information, directions and an Admission Coupon. www.wurstfest.com

Oompa!!

It's that time again folks. Time to Spur our San Antonio Spurs on to a Victory.

How about dessert night starting with a Spur Cake

In San Antonio at 7:00 P.M.

The San Antonio Spurs released their 2009-2010 schedule. The SPURS will tip off the season with a home opener on Wednesday, October 28 (tonite) against Chirs Paul, Emeka Okafor and the New Orleans Hornets at 7 p.m on ESPN.

Not to worry our Spurs are rearing and ready to go against the New Orleans Hornets.

Spurs 2009 - 2010 Schedule

For all our Spurs folks in and around the community we welcome you to stop by and participate in helping our Spurs to a VICTORY.

Blog: Oct. 28, 2009 Localism Blog New Braunfels, Canyon Lake Texas by Carl and Ceil Winters (this is our third season to sponsor a Blog-Along) Also on WOAI Radio.

From one that knows, the inside scoop, why folk's love New Braunfel's Texas and Comal County Texas

Information at the end of this blog for Wurstfest

2009

Set on the banks of two rivers just 30 minutes north of San Antonio. New Braunfels is great for families to enjoy all year. The spring-fed Comal and the swifter Guadalupe, provide tubing and swimming for the entire family. Families for generations have come to this area just for that reason.

Then you have Schlitterbahn. The park is filled with trees and shady picnic areas along the Comal River. It is built in German architecture of castles and towers. The rides are everyone's favorite. They lead you in a tube down a mile of twists and turns before splashing you into the Comal. Seems every year they add something new. If you didn't know, Schlitterbahn bulds many of the rides in theme parks all over the world and is headquarted in New Braunfels.

Then there is the famous Gruene Texas area: Located just five minutes from downtown New Braunfels Texas. A unique place to eat is the famous Gristmill Restaurant, which was once a cotton gin. Just as you enter, the Gristmill is Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas.

German Heritage Galore over at Gruene Texas

Then there is the Gruene Mansion Inn . This wonderful old landmark mansion has been preserved. Antique shops and history all in one place at Gruene. Where tourist walking the streets in Gruene still have the right away. People stop, smile, and wave and say howdy. The best ever is when they have Gruene Market Day's and vendors have unique items for sale. Carl did a blog on the Gristmill and the Gruene Mansion a few weeks ago when we went to eat at the Gristmill (my favorite baby back ribs)>

In downtown New Braunfels Texas , you have the square and the beautiful old Gazebo where folks meet and the bands sometimes still plays great music. The courthouse and main street antique shops. A walk to the famous Faust Hotel and Naegelin's Bakery where every day they serve the best-baked goods ever (since 1868 oldest bakery in Texas) Try the apple streusel.

It's great during Christmas when it al dressed for the holidays!

The famous Wurstfest held each year that brings thousands of visitors to New Braunfels.This year it is a ten-day salute to sausage and tradition www.wurstfest.com. Close to where Wurstfest is held is Landa Park that offers everything you would ever want in a city park.

Coming up this month!

Food - Fun - Music - and Texas Friendly Folks to say Welcome to New Braunfels, Texas

I could go on forever why I love New Braunfels; it's not just me, it is the generations that have lived in this area. Generations that have preserved the proud German heritage. A place where people are friendly, and willing to share. A place that still maintains the small home town feelilng, neighbor taking care of neighbor.

by Ceil Winters

(the wife of the best home inspector in Comal County and proud to say so)

The Reason! We live in Comal County Texas

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Carl Winters is a TREC inspectors, License #3630 (since 1994)

Hl-Nl Swine Flu Town Hall Meeting, Carl's Comal County Bulletin Board Blog News Update

Ceil just found out about this so we are passing this on in case you missed it. H1N1 Town Hall Meeting-Oct. 8th.

A quick reminder that this Thursday evening, state, regional, and local health authorities will team up for a town hall meeting focusing on the H1-N1 Swine Flu strain, and efforts underway to protect the population from a widespread outbreak. That town hall meeting is set for this Thursday evening, from 6 to 7:30 at the McKenna Events Center on West San Antonio Street.

Here's what County officials say will be on tap during that meeting:

- Learn how Comal County civic, business, religious, public health, public schools, emergency management, and government entities have taken steps to prepare to respond to a potential H1N1 outbreak.

- Find out how you and your family can be proactive in staying healthy and also contribute to the overall public health of this community.

- Get your questions answered during the Q&A session with representatives from local, county, and state health departments.

Look for speakers like:

- State Perspective: James K. Morgan, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Commissioner, Regional and Local Health Services Texas Department of State Health Services

- Regional Perspective: Sandra Guerra, M.D., M.P.H. Regional Medical Director Texas Department of State Health Services

- Local Perspective: Dorothy Overman, M.D. Comal County Local Health Authority

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Willkommen zum WURSTFEST! October 30 - November 8 (2009) New Braunfels, Texas

It's time to make your plan to attend the 2009 Wurstfest in New Braunfels Texas

The next BIG happening in NB is Wurstfest!

A nine day salute to sausage (and beer and saukraut and german heritage!) & Fun

Join us for the 49th annual "Salute to Sausage" - Wurstfest in New Braunels Texas

www.wurstfest.com Willkommen zum WURSTFEST!

Nine Days of Food, Fun, Singing, Dancing & Good German Tradition

Special Events

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

8 am Wurst 5 Mile Run/Landa Park Dance Slab

8 am Wurst Motorcycle Run/35 North Honda

8 am Wurstfest Walkfest/Schlitterbahn Employee Café

8 am - 1 pm Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic-Recreational Tour/Gruene Hall

9:45 am Wurstfest Skat Tournament - International Rules/Landa Haus

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sale in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

11:30 am - 4 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta I - Boardboats, Centerboards & Catamarans/Canyon Lake

12 noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

3 pm - 6 pm Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic-Individual Time Trial/Gruene Hall

4 pm & 7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

8 am Wurstfest Walkfest/Schlitterbahn Employee Café

8 am - 12 noon Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic-Team Time Trial/Gruene Hall

8:45 am Wurstfest Skat Tournament - Texas Rules/Landa Haus

10 am - 2 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta I - Boardboats, Centerboards & Catamarans/Canyon Lake

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sale in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 5 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

12 Noon - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

12 Noon - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

12:30 pm - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

4:00 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10:30 am - 2 pm Kaffee Haus/Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

5 pm - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

8 am - 5 pm 1st Annual Train Layout Competition/Convention Center

8 am - 5 pm Wurst Ride in Texas

10 am - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 4 pm Sophienburg Museum & Archives

10 am - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

10 am - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sales in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 10 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

11:30 am - 4 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta II - Keelboats and Multihulls/Canyon Lake

12 Noon - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

4 pm & 7:30 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

9 am - 4 pm 1st Annual Train Layout Competition/Convention Center

10 am - 2 pm Annual Wurstfest Regatta II - Keelboats and Multihulls/Canyon Lake

10 am - 4 pm Open House/New Braunfels Railroad Museum

10 am - 5:30 pm The Wurst Craft Show & Sale in Texas/New Braunfels Utilities Parking Lot

11 am - 5 pm Kunsthalle (Arts & Crafts)/Knights of Columbus Hall across from Wurstfest Gate #1

12 Noon - 3 pm Tour of Conservation Plaza

12 Noon - 5 pm ARToberfest/New Braunfels Art League Gallery

12 Noon - 5 pm McKenna Children's Museum

12:30 pm - 4 pm Open House and Self-Guided Tours/Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

1 pm - 4 pm Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

4:00 pm Old Time Melodrama - "Batwurst"/Circle Arts Theatre

If you attend Wurstfest and decide you like the area and want to live here, call a realtor, buy a home in Comal County and when it comes time for the Home Inspection, call me, Carl Winters with Complete Home Inspection. I live in the area and support our great community. It's a great place to live and I can assure you folks are friendly.

Blog: September 5, 2009 Localism, Comal County, New Braunfels Texas

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