Tomball German Fest

Tomball German Fest is held twice a year in Old Town Tomball, around the Depot Plaza at 201 South Elm Street. The German Heritage Festival takes place in the spring (March 27-29 in 2026), and the German Christmas Market follows in December, with the 2026 market scheduled for December 11-13: Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday until 6 p.m. Enjoy the family-friendly Gemütlichkeit of this music and street festival, with three stages of live music, an open-air market and Old Town's antique shops. Contests are part of the fun, including the Bier Stein Hoist, a Chicken Dance contest, a "Say It in German" contest, yodeling and a Schuhplattler dance competition. Admission and parking are free, and a free shuttle runs from HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball on Saturday and Sunday. Most vendors take cards, but beer sales are cash only. Small, leashed pets are welcome. It's one of Tomball's signature events, so arrive early.

The festival's Christmas edition, the 18th Annual Tomball German Christmas Market, runs December 11–13, 2026, near the Historic Railroad Depot Plaza at 201 S. Elm St.: Friday 6–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (parade and opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.) and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission and parking are free, with a free shuttle on Saturday and Sunday from the east parking lot of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.