Wassailfest
December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate one of the most cherished traditions in New Braunfels… Wassailfest!
Wassailfest is an annual tradition in downtown New Braunfels, bringing the community together to kick off the holiday season. Enjoy free wassail tastings, festive lights, and live music from local school choirs while sampling unique recipes from businesses, non-profits, and organizations. Wassail is a traditional German holiday beverage consisting of a warm, spiced apple drink, cranberry juice, orange juice, and other spices and flavors. It may contain alcohol (leaded) or not (unleaded).
Free Shuttles and Parking
Park for free at City Hall (550 Landa Street), hop on the shuttle, and ride straight to the event. Shuttles will be running from 5-11 p.m. from New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street. If you are parking downtown, check our Downtown Parking Map to see where to park.
Food
Various businesses, nonprofits, and organizations will sell food and drinks throughout the event.
Wassail Tasting Mugs
The 2025 edition of the official Wassailfest tasting mugs will be available online or at the Downtown Association booth at Wassailfest ~ reserve yours now and pick them up at Wassailfest.
Beginning November 26, mugs will also be also available at
The Local (146 N. Castell)
Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Shoppe (339 Main Plaza)
Pre-sales will end at noon on December 4.
