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Local German restaurants feel the pain of Wurstfest cancellation

German Festivals USA, German Food, German Restaurants USA

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A highly anticipated event every fall, Wurstfest is among one of the largest events recently canceled in Central Texas due to the coronavirus pandemic. In 60 years of the festival’s history, organizers have never had to cancel. The event brings thousands of visitors every year to Central Texas to enjoy German culture, food, drinks and music. The German festival brings thousands of visitors and tourism to Central Texas.

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    COVID-19 shelves Wurstfest for the year

    German Attractions, German Heritage Festivals


    The Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels on Thursday announced the cancelation of its 2020 festival due to considerations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This will be the first time Wurstfest has canceled a festival in our 60-year history,” Randy Rust, 2020 Wurstfest president, said in a statement. “We have had our challenges in the past, including flood events and most recently a fire that destroyed the Marktplatz building.

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