The 2019 Tomball German Heritage Fest Happens This Weekend

TOMBALL, TX — The City of Tomball will celebrate its German heritage this weekend with its annual German Heritage Festival. For three days, the aroma of tasty brats will fill the air with classic German oompah music, and lest we forget the pretzels and beer, too.

There will be four stages covering four city blocks, where brass bands and folk dancers will perform in the classic Gedrman tradition.

The German and European entertainment line up include Grammy nominated musician Alex Meixner, as well as brass bands, strolling performers, folk dancers and more.

More than 200 vendors will line Market Street with merchandise and a wide variety of German, ethnic and festival foods, along with imported and domestic beverages. And, Tomball’s historic 1907 Depot railroad museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for free tours.

Kids will have great fun at the carnival, open Thursday through Sunday, and at the giant kids zone, the Chicken Dance Contest and story time on Saturday and Sunday. And, don’t miss the petting zoo, pony rides, too.

Downtown parking and festival admission are free. There is also free parking and shuttle service from HCA – Tomball/Tomball Regional Hospital on Graham Street from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The Tomball German Heritage Festival is open from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit tomballgermanfest.org for more information.

Tomball is just 28-miles northwest of downtown Houston and easily accessible from the Grand Parkway, SH 249/Tomball Tollway, and FM 2920.

Mike Baxter contributed to this report.

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