America/Chicago
Ich Bin Ein Amerikaner

3 Jul 2026 10:00 AM

"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, 1881

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.

Explore our Community's History & Heritage

Bluff SchuetzenFest celebrates the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein, a German marksmanship and social club that once met on the Bluff at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites in La Grange.

Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music, cultural presentations, historical demos, food and drinks, and more at this one-of-a-kind community festival.

Texas History on Tap

At Bluff SchuetzenFest, craft brewers from around the state celebrate the rich beer history of Texas with popular brews, as well as special and limited releases. Featuring craft breweries from all over Texas, including some of the most awarded in the state, Texas History on Tap has something for everyone to enjoy.