Tomball German Festival Returns to Old Town Tomball
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Tomball German Festival Returns to Old Town Tomball

March 23 2023

The Tomball German Festival is here! From March 24-26, Old Town Tomball will transform into a vibrant celebration of German heritage. Make plans to visit, volunteer, dance and shop again this year.

The Tomball Sister City Organization has assembled a complete line-up of vendors, contests and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Every year, on the very last weekend in March, this music/street festival celebrates German and ethnic heritage with four stages of live music performances, strolling music makers, street performers, special contests, ethnic and festival food, beer, and wine.

Source: Tomball German Festival (Facebook)

Over 200 unique and interesting street vendors will line the streets, selling German Heritage items, arts and crafts, and much more. Visit the “Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street, located at the corner of Cherry Street which will be filled with German clothes and souvenirs for sale.

Source: Tomball German Festival (Facebook)

Kick off the festival on Friday, March 24 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. On Saturday, March 25, the festival will begin at 10:00 AM with official opening ceremonies, followed by a parade at 11:00 AM. Don't miss the the famous “tapping of the keg” and Willkommen ceremony for German exchange students and their Tomball host families, set to take place after the parade. Saturday's festivities will conclude at 10:00 PM. Starting at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 26, enjoy more festivities throughout the day until 6:00 PM. Enjoy a ride on the FREE SHUTTLE provided on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Starting in 1999, the Tomball German Festival is the area’s largest festival celebrating the heritage of the original German families that settled this area beginning in 1840. To learn more about the Tomball German Festival, please visit tomballgermanfest.org
 

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 
 
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.


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