Wassailfest
Visitors gather in downtown New Braunfels to sample unique wassail recipes offered by local businesses and organizations. The celebration features festive holiday lights and live music from local school choirs. Guests can enjoy both alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties of the traditional spiced holiday beverage.
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 Free.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (6 - 9 p.m.).
Food & Drink
Free tastings feature warm, spiced wassail that may be served with or without alcohol; food and vendor spaces are limited to nonprofits, with no for-profit vendors.
Parking
Free parking is available at New Braunfels City Hall, with a shuttle to the event running from 5-11pm.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use free parking at City Hall, 550 Landa St., and take the event shuttle, which runs from 5–11 p.m.
- If parking downtown, consult the linked Downtown Parking Map to plan your route before heading to the event.
- Ask whether a tasting is leaded or unleaded if you want to avoid alcohol, since wassail may be served with or without it.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and a warm layer for an evening downtown event where you may stand while sampling and listening.
- Expect food and vendor spaces to be limited to nonprofits; the event has no for-profit food or vendor spaces.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free entry.
- Free parking at New Braunfels City Hall, with a shuttle to the event.
- Downtown businesses in the event closure area and local nonprofit organizations can sign up for Wassail Stop spaces at no cost.
- Sponsorships include space for a Wassail Stop.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is wassail?
It is a warm, spiced holiday drink made with apple drink, cranberry juice, orange juice, and other spices and flavors.
Are there alcoholic and non-alcoholic tastings?
Yes. Wassail may contain alcohol, or be non-alcoholic.
What else can visitors enjoy besides wassail?
The event features Christmas lights in the tree canopy and on the Comal County Courthouse, along with live music from local school choirs.
Where can I park and how do I get to the event?
Free parking is available at New Braunfels City Hall, with a shuttle running to the event; a downtown parking map is also available.
Can organizations participate as wassail stops or food vendors?
Downtown businesses in the event closure area and local nonprofits can apply to be wassail stops. Food vendor spaces are limited to nonprofits, and for-profit vendor spaces are not available.
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