Local Events Provide Seasonal Winter Fun For All

The ushering in of colder weather means so much more than the arrival of cute knitted beanies and seasonal Starbucks drinks. San Marcos and its surrounding areas are trotting out some of their most beloved events for a season of family fun, holiday nostalgia and Instagram-worthy sights.

Wurstfest

Through Nov. 16, Saturday 11 a.m-12:30 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Monday-Wednesday 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., and Thursday and Friday 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Sprechen sie “fun?” The ten-day festival will come to a close on Sunday, but there is still time to go and enjoy what the annual Wurstfest has to offer. Wurstfest is located on the Wurstfest Fairgrounds at Landa Park and includes many different attractions. Wurstfest started off as a sausage festival and has evolved into what is now a full-out celebration including great food, music and a carnival for all ages to enjoy. “The festival is over 50 years old, and it was started by a veterinarian as a sausage contest,” said Brenda DeStefano, Wurstfest office staff. A band all the way from Germany will make its third-year appearance to give Wurstfest that authentic Deutsch sound along with classic German foods such as potato pancakes, bratwurst, wiener schnitzel and much more.

178 Landa Park Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130

(830) 625-9167

Web: www.wurstfest.com

Cruise in Night

Nov. 15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For any car enthusiasts in town, this is the chance to go look at some of the most classic vehicles in San Marcos for free. The monthly Cruise in Night is located at Dick’s Classic Garage Car Museum and gives patrons a chance to show off their custom rides or look at the vehicles around the museum. Live music and local eats will be available for patrons to enjoy while browsing the classic cars. “There is free admission for friends and family after 5 p.m., and there will also be a band playing,” said Angelica Barreras, front desk at Dick’s Classic Garage Car Museum.

Dick’s Classic Garage Car Museum, 120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 788666

(512) 878 – 2406

Web: http://www.dicksclassicgarage.com

Sights and Sounds of Christmas

Dec. 3-6

The city’s annual Sights and Sounds of Christmas event, dubbed the “Best Christmas Festival in Texas,” is a favorite among residents, students and out-of-towners alike. This year’s festival features a performance by country superstar Kyle Park as well as an ice-skating rink, a nativity scene and carnival food favorites.

Sights and Sounds of Christmas, 401 E. Hopkins

512-393-8400

Web: http://www.sights-n-sounds.org/

Kara Dornes is a Trends Reporter for the University Star where this story originally published. It is reprinted here through a news partnership between University Star and the San Marcos Corridor News  |  @CorridorNews