Friends of Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites

America/Chicago
Red, White, & Stew

28 Feb 2026 10:00 AM

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"Music by a good brass band. Plenty of ice-cold beer; lemonade, etc. at the bar. Everyone is cordially invited to attend."
—Henry Louis Kreische, La Grange Journal, 1884

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The Family Heritage Festival Includes:

(12:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

All-Day Live Music
Laser rifle shooting range
The Great Bluff Scavenger Hunt
Craft and cooking demonstrations
Tours of the brewery ruins
History & beer talks
German food court
The Texas History on Tap experience*
And More!

*Additional beer package required to enjoy the Texas History on Tap experience. See more below.

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Bluff Schuetzen Pavilion, c. 1880s

Step back in time to the historic Bluff SchuetzenFest

Where shooting kings reigned, beer taps flowed, and families forgot their worries for a day. Experience our annual festival honoring the legacy of brewmaster Heinrich Kreische and his thriving German-Texan community.

2026 Festival Preview

The Texas History on Tap Experience

Put the "beer" in "Beer and Heritage Festival" - purchase a beer tasting package!

The Texas History on Tap experience allows festival-goers to taste Texas's brewing history at the site of one of the earliest commercial breweries in Texas.

Mingle with the brewers, sample exclusive special releases brewed just for Bluff SchuetzenFest, & celebrate Texas beer's place in the greater American story.

Participating Breweries

Early Bird beer packages are on sale until April 16th.

Buy early & SAVE! Prices will go up again at the door.

Become a Schuetzenkonig!

Take your best shot and compete against your friends in our innovative laser shooting gallery. Will you win the coveted Schuetzenkonig crown?

Living History & Games

The festivities offer something for everyone—timeless games, immersive living history demos, a lively community fair, delicious food and drink, and the charming backdrop of our bluff.

Take a Tour

Celebrate the history of German Texan communities and their contributions through engaging educational talks, guided tours, special exhibits, and more.