Wurstfest Returns to New Braunfels for 65th Year
The 10-day German festival at Landa Park opens November 6, 2026, with Landa Street lane closures and shuttle parking options.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Theme Parks
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Wurstfest, a 10-day celebration of German food, music and festivities, returns to Landa Park in New Braunfels for its 65th annual event starting November 6, 2026. The westbound lane of Landa Street will close to vehicles throughout the festival while remaining open to pedestrians.
Why it matters
Parking near the festival grounds is limited, so visitors planning to attend need to account for lane closures and alternative transportation. Free Park & Ride shuttles from the Comal County Fairgrounds offer one option for getting to the event.
Shuttle tickets cost $10 for ages 13 and older, and children 12 and younger ride free, though shuttle tickets do not include festival admission. The Landa Street westbound lane closure runs on multiple days, with the first closure beginning Friday at 2 p.m.
The players
Wurstfest
Wurstfest is a long-running German-themed festival in New Braunfels, Texas, known for its food, music and cultural celebrations.
Landa Park
Landa Park is a public park in New Braunfels, Texas, that hosts Wurstfest and features Landa Lake and Hinman Island.
The details
Free parking and Park & Ride shuttles run daily from the Comal County Fairgrounds until festival closing. Rideshare services use Landa Park Pavilion No. 16 along Mill Race Run, and visitors access that pickup location through Gate No. 2.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Landa Street westbound lane closure begins.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.: Landa Street westbound lane closure.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 9 a.m. to midnight: Landa Street westbound lane closure.
November 9-13, 2026, 3 p.m. to midnight: Landa Street westbound lane closure.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.: Landa Street westbound lane closure.
Seasonal Patterns
Wurstfest's 65th annual celebration places it among the longest-running German-heritage festivals in Texas, a tradition that draws visitors to New Braunfels each November. The festival's continuity reflects how Hill Country tourism has built around recurring autumn events.
Visitors should plan to use the Comal County Fairgrounds shuttles or rideshare pickups at Landa Park Pavilion No. 16, since parking near the grounds is limited. Budgeting $10 per shuttle ticket for ages 13 and older helps travelers account for transportation costs before arriving.
The takeaway
Arriving early or using the Park & Ride shuttles can help avoid congestion around Landa Park during the festival's busiest closure days. Checking the lane closure schedule before driving in will make the trip smoother.
What happens next
Landa Street westbound lane closures continue on several dates from November 6 through November 14, 2026, with specific hours listed in the timing section.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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