Weimar Heritage Festival

Get ready to dust off your lederhosen and grab a cold brew at the Gedenke! Festival, Weimar’s premier celebration of German and Czech heritage. Evolving from a quirky local cucumber carnival into the city’s undisputed main event, this annual Mother’s Day weekend extravaganza transforms downtown into a lively hub of Texas hospitality. Guests can expect two action-packed days featuring a fierce barbecue cook-off, spirited margarita and salsa competitions, and a massive car and tractor show. With a lively biergarten, a fun run, live music ranging from traditional polka to country, and free admission for all, it is the perfect spot to soak up rich cultural history while indulging in mouth-watering sausages and homemade pies.