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German Texan Beer And Wine Festival & German Auto Show

Sat, April 25, 2026 (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

German Free School
507 East 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701
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Come celebrate German Texan Beer and Wine and the German Auto Show at the 30th Annual GTHS Maifest. Two events for the price of one
30 Years of Maifest — One Big Day of Celebration!

Come join the German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) as we celebrate the 30th Annual Maifest — and this year, we’re making it bigger than ever!

This year, the German Auto Show and the German Beer & Wine Festival — our 30-year celebration of Maifest — will be held on the same day!

That means one ticket gives you access to an unforgettable day of German culture, engineering, music, beer, wine, and family fun.

Entry:
$10 online with fees / $15 at the door
Kids 12 and under are FREE
Kinderzone with fun children’s activities

Featured Breweries
  • Altstadt Brewery (TX)
  • Hacker-Pschorr (Germany)
  • Paulaner (Germany)
  • Hofbräu München (Germany)

Enjoy authentic German brews — including the seasonal favorite Maibock, the traditional spring beer that defines Maifest.

Featured Wineries
  • William Chris Vineyards (TX)
  • Wines from Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) — one of Germany’s premier wine regions
Live Music All Day
  • Yodel Blitz
  • Walburg Boys
  • Lederhosen Junkies

High-energy polka, traditional favorites, and plenty of dancing.

German Auto Show

Experience the best of German engineering — from vintage classics to modern performance machines — all showcased alongside the festival. Car enthusiasts and families alike will love seeing these new and old timers up close.

What Is Maifest?

Often called “the little sister of Oktoberfest,” Maifest celebrates the arrival of spring with the same warm, welcoming atmosphere — but with its own seasonal traditions and flavors.

This year, it’s all happening together — one day, one celebration, one incredible German-Texan experience.

Raise a glass, bring your friends, and help us celebrate 30 years of Maifest.

Prost to springtime!

Tags

  • German Free School
  • Things to do in Austin, TX
  • Texas Wine & Food Events
  • Austin Wine & Food Events

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