All Discussions Tagged 'German' - TBD2024-03-29T09:45:59Zhttps://teebeedee.ning.com/group/aggielonghornsandeverythingtexas/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=German&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWillkommen Y’All!!tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-03-19:1991841:Topic:15037842013-03-19T02:18:23.282ZAggiehttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/Aggie
<p>You do not have to be German to enjoy this festival.</p>
<p>The 13th Annual Tomball German Heritage Festival will be March 22, 23, & 24 located on the Old Downtown Streets of Tomball Texas near 201 S. Elm St., Main St. (FM 2920), and Market St. It is a Music/Street festival celebrating German and ethnic heritage with 5 stages of live music entertainment “happy music for happy people”, special contest, ethnic and festival food, beer, wine, 150 street vendors, all kinds of German souvenirs…</p>
<p>You do not have to be German to enjoy this festival.</p>
<p>The 13th Annual Tomball German Heritage Festival will be March 22, 23, & 24 located on the Old Downtown Streets of Tomball Texas near 201 S. Elm St., Main St. (FM 2920), and Market St. It is a Music/Street festival celebrating German and ethnic heritage with 5 stages of live music entertainment “happy music for happy people”, special contest, ethnic and festival food, beer, wine, 150 street vendors, all kinds of German souvenirs and clothing, arts crafts, antiques, Heritage Center, German church service, fireworks, carnival, pony ride, petting zoo, strolling music makers, street performers, and much more. Like Oktoberfest in March! Admission, parking and shuttle are FREE!.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tomballgermanfest.org/about-us/">http://www.tomballgermanfest.org/about-us/</a></p> German Christmas Market “Weihnachtsmarkt Texas Style”tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2010-11-11:1991841:Topic:10726992010-11-11T04:14:43.031ZAggiehttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/Aggie
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<div>December 11 &12, 2010, “Second Saturday & Sunday in December”</div>
<div>Sat 10 am – 9 pm * Sun 10 am – 6 pm…</div>
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<div>December 11 &12, 2010, “Second Saturday & Sunday in December”</div>
<div>Sat 10 am – 9 pm * Sun 10 am – 6 pm</div>
<div><span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_1" class="yshortcuts">Tomball , Texas</span> , Old Town near the historical Train Depot Plaza , 201 S. Elm</div>
<div>Free Admission and No Parking Fees</div>
<div><span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand" id="lw_1289447284_2" class="yshortcuts">Herzlich Willkommen</span>! You do not have to be German to enjoy this festival.</div>
<div>Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience - Gemütlichkeit - of this unique music/street festival and open air market along with antique shops in the old town area.</div>
<div>Tap your feet to the music of Chris Rybak, Alpenfest Trio, Das Ist Lustig, Tubameisters, Valina, and get into the festive spirit with the sounds of the <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_3" class="yshortcuts">Christmas</span> musical groups.</div>
<div>An estimated 120 unique and interesting street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets, selling German Christmas items, arts and crafts, and much more. Visit the “Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street .</div>
<div>The German Tent and music stage will be located near 200 Market Street . The tent will house the biergarten decorated in a German theme and <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_4" class="yshortcuts">Christmas lights</span>. Tables and chairs will allow you to relax with your Dunkles Bier (dark bier), or a warm cup of Glühwein. Don’t miss the traditional Dutch Santa, Elf, live <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand" id="lw_1289447284_5" class="yshortcuts">Christmas Tree</span>, and Royal Bavarian Guard.</div>
<div>The Kinderfest (kid’s area) will provide entertainment and fun for the young visitors. It includes <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_6" class="yshortcuts">carnival rides</span>, bungee-jumping, rock wall, <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_7" class="yshortcuts">petting zoo</span>, pony ride, bounce house, and more. Enjoy the large outdoor movie screen, a hayride, and the Christmas lights tour.</div>
<div>Food vendors will include traditional German food and drink, Glühwein (mulled wine), beer, Christmas Stollen, Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and pastry), <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand" id="lw_1289447284_8" class="yshortcuts">Bratwurst</span>, <span id="lw_1289447284_9" class="yshortcuts">red cabbage</span>, sauerkraut, apple strudel, etc., and will, also, include <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_10" class="yshortcuts">festival foods</span> like <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_11" class="yshortcuts">funnel cake</span>, corn dogs, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle korn, and barbeque.</div>
<div>Highlights of the Festival will include: The lighting of the <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: text" id="lw_1289447284_12" class="yshortcuts">City Christmas tree</span>, fireworks, music on the Depot Stage, Santa’s arrival, and the dedication and unveiling of the new bronze statue of Elmer Beckendorf representing the impact of Agriculture to Tomball.</div>
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</div> Tomball German Heritage Festivaltag:teebeedee.ning.com,2010-03-21:1991841:Topic:8811132010-03-21T16:42:36.385ZAggiehttps://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/Aggie
<p>March 26-28, 2010.<br></br>Old Town Tomball Texas 77375</p>
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<p class="whitebody">Four stages of live Music, Folk Dancers, Arts Crafts, Food, Beer, Carnival, Fireworks, and much <a href="mailto:more.@yahoo.com">more.</a> Free Festival, No admission or parking fees. Fri6pm-10pm Sat10am-10pm Sun10am-10pm</p>
<p class="whitebody">It's become an annual tradition in Tomball. Every year, on the last Weekend in March, festival-goers break out their Lederhosen and Dirndls "Go German" for the…</p>
<p>March 26-28, 2010.<br/>Old Town Tomball Texas 77375</p>
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<p class="whitebody">Four stages of live Music, Folk Dancers, Arts Crafts, Food, Beer, Carnival, Fireworks, and much <a href="mailto:more.@yahoo.com">more.</a> Free Festival, No admission or parking fees. Fri6pm-10pm Sat10am-10pm Sun10am-10pm</p>
<p class="whitebody">It's become an annual tradition in Tomball. Every year, on the last Weekend in March, festival-goers break out their Lederhosen and Dirndls "Go German" for the area's largest festival celebrating the heritage of the original German settlers in our area. In other words in the case of German heritage there is much to celebrate in this part of Texas!</p>
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<p class="whitebody">The 10th Annual Tomball German Heritage Festival will be March 26,27,28, 2010 located on the Old Downtown Streets of Tomball Texas near 201 S. Elm Street, Main Street (FM 2920), and Market Street. It is a Music/Street festival celebrating German and ethnic heritage with 4 stages of live music entertainment "happy music for happy people", ethnic and festival food, beer, wine, 150 street vendors, all kinds of German souvenirs and clothing, arts crafts, antiques, Heritage Center, German church service, fireworks, carnival, pony ride, petting zoo, strolling music makers, street performers, and much more. Like Oktoberfest in March! Huge fun for the whole family! You do not have to be German to enjoy this festival. It is fun for everyone, and one of the best street festivals in Texas. Willkommen! No admission or parking fees.</p>
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<p class="whitebody">On Friday 26th at 6pm till 10pm the music begins featuring Bluegrass Friday Night, Alpenfest, Chris Rybak, Walburg Boys, Tuba Meisters, Round Top Brass Band, Das Ist Lustig, Terry Cavanaugh, Kenny James, JungeMeisters, German Folk Dancers Rathkamp, de Texas KlopenDansers (Dutch), Scandinavian Folk Dancers, Aggie Wranglers, Ultimate Cloggers, Tomball Promanaders, Czech music makers, Valina and much more.</p>
<p class="whitebody">Saturday 27th 10am till 10pm begins with the "tapping of the keg" and Willkommen ceremony for German exchange students and Tomball host families, and official opening by the Mayor of Tomball Gretchen Fagan. The music and dancing goes all day and into the night, and at 9pm a beautiful fireworks display at Tomball's newly restored Train Depot Plaza on the festival grounds.</p>
<p class="whitebody">Sunday 28th 10am till 6pm begins with German Church Service/Brother Christen Tiews of St. Louis, Mo. The Biergartens open at noon on Sunday and the celebration goes on. You are all invited to come on out to Tomball German Heritage Festival for a really great time.</p>
<p class="whitebody">The festival is sponsored by the Tomball/Telgte Sister City, Org. Wir sprechen Deutsch.</p>
<p class="whitebody">For more information contact Grady Martin 281 379 6844 <span class="menu"><a href="mailto:gradsand@yahoo.com">gradsand@yahoo.com</a>, <a href="http://www.tomballsistercity.org">www.tomballsistercity.org</a></span></p>
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