Events
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Every Saturday year-round.
FIRST FRIDAY
First Friday of the month year-round.
Thru the Chute
The Thru the Chute Boat Race & River Expo is a cardboard boat race held annually at the New Braunfels City Tube Chute. Competitors launch their handmade cardboard boats through the Chute as spectators cheer them on. Between races, guests are encouraged to participate in educational and imaginative activities hosted by event partners on the banks of the Comal River at the City Tube Chute.
Photo Credit: Jim Flynn Photo
Fourth of July Parade
Come celebrate America’s Birthday in Downtown New Braunfels as we present an old-fashioned, small-town parade followed by a short patriotic musical program provided by the New Braunfels Community Band on Main plaza.
Photo Credit: Sophinburg Museum
Comal County Fair
The Comal County Fair, held annually in New Braunfels, Texas, is a cherished tradition that brings the community together for a celebration of culture, fun, and family. As the largest county fair in Central Texas, it features an exciting lineup of events, including rodeos, livestock shows, parades, live music, carnival rides, and a wide array of food vendors offering local favorites.
Photo Credit: Comal County Fair
Dia de los Muertos Festival
This community festival is held in Downtown New Braunfels and features kids activities, live music, dancing, food trucks, arts & crafts, face painters, vendors, shopping and more. Join us in celebrating Hispanic culture in New Braunfels, all while enjoying a free family friendly, community event.
Photo Credit: New Braunfels Chamber
Texas Clay Festival
Featuring the work of over 80 Texas potters and clay artists, the festival offers the opportunity to view and purchase a wide variety of pottery, from traditional to sculptural by the top clay artists in the state.
Wurstfest
Join us for a unique annual celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! Located near the headwaters of the beautiful Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas!
Photo Credit: New Braunfels Camber
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Guadalupe River
The Guadalupe River, known for its scenic views, is ideal for tubing and relaxation in New Braunfels. Adventure seekers can enjoy rafting, canoeing, and paddle boarding, while the river is a top destination for year-round fly fishing, with thousands of rainbow trout released each winter.
Photo Credit: City of New Braunfels
Comal River
The Comal River, a spring-fed waterway with a year-round temperature of 70-72 degrees, is ideal for floating in New Braunfels. Tubing begins near the Wurstfest grounds and flows through downtown and Schlitterbahn Waterpark, covering just 2.5 miles within the city limits, making it one of the shortest navigable rivers in the U.S.
Photo Credit: City of New Braunfels
Landa Park
Landa Park, a 51-acre destination in the Texas Hill Country, features shaded walking trails, playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, a miniature train, hiking in Panther Canyon, an aquatic complex, and the renowned Comal Springs and River.
Photo Credit: City of New Braunfels
Downtown New Braunfels
Downtown New Braunfels offers a hub for shopping, dining, and business. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, efforts focus on promoting a vibrant economy while preserving the area’s cultural heritage.
