Bluff Spasslauf 5K

Join the traditional march to the Bluff Schuetzenverein grounds in the second annual Bluff 5K Spasslauf (Fun Run)! "March to the Bluff" - a point-to-point run from downtown La Grange to the top of Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites on the bluff before the kickoff of the Bluff SchuetzenFest.

Calling all runners! Join us for the third annual Bluff Spasslauf on the morning of Bluff SchuetzenFest. Prizes for 1st place Adult and Youth, Best German (SchuetzenFest) Costume, and beer stein holding.

You'll receive:

• A Bluff Spasslauf 5K race shirt
• Decal to commemorate the race
• Plastic stein 
• Swag bag
• Bonus: Join us for the Bluff SchuetzenFest Heritage Festival from 12 - 7 pm. This is included in your race ticket.
• Optional Bonus: Join the Texas History on Tap Beer Fest from 12 - 7 pm plus enjoy an upgraded full pour of beer in your Fun Run stein! The full beer event is an add-on during your checkout experience.

To learn more about the whole event, go to https://friendsofkbmh.org/Schuetzenfest

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Bluff SchuetzenFest

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 at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites.

This Beer and Heritage Festival (12-7pm) includes:

• German music

• Cultural presentations

• Laser rifle range

• The Great Bluff Scavenger Hunt

• Craft and cooking demonstrations

• Tours of the brewery ruins

• Local museum booths

• Festival photo ops

• German food court

• And More!

Whether you're a long-time fan of German culture or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in a day of German traditions and community spirit. See you there!

Admissions to the grounds: $5 adults and $2 students (5-17). Children under 5 are free. Become a member to come in for free!

Additional costs apply for the Texas History on Tap beer or wine package. 

For more information, visit www.bluffschuetzenfest.org

Texas History on Tap 

Purchase a beer or wine package and enjoy drinking on the historic grounds of a pioneering craft brewer!
For over 175 years, local Texans have supported the brewing industry and the people who made the craft possible. Heinrich Kreische's Bluff beer was one that was celebrated and enjoyed for miles around La Grange, making it the third largest brewery in Texas at its height of production. 

Today, craft brewers from around the state gather back on the Bluff to celebrate the rich beer history of Texas. Featuring over 15 of the oldest and newest breweries as well as some of the most awarded and accoladed in the state, Texas History on Tap has something for everyone to enjoy.

Texas History on Tap is not just a beer festival—it is an interactive educational experience that celebrates the history and legacy of Texas brewing pioneers. It also helps to raise money to support further education and preservation initiatives at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites.

Medals for 1st Place Male & Females in Adult, Youth (17 & Under), and Older Adults (45 & Over)

An award ceremony will be held during Bluff SchuetzenFest later in the day. Go home, freshen up and join us again at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill for outdoor festivities, music, food and drink, and more. All runners are free to enter the grounds with their Spasslauf registration.

Join in the festivities with the La Grange High School German Band, watch the Frisch Auf! Banner be raised, and enjoy a refreshing glass of root beer at the opening toast.

Texas History on Tap will begin at 12:00 pm. Runners are encouraged to explore the sites and enjoy the festivities throughout the day.