Das Festival of Kendall

05/30/2026

Are you ready?!?!

🍻Father’s Day weekend plans? Boerne has you covered. 🐾Das Festival of Kendall returns to Main Plaza June 19–21 with three days of German heritage, live music, local food, craft vendors, family games, dachshund races, a Main Street Parade, and plenty of Hill Country fun.

🎶Admission is free, and the festival is a great reason to spend the weekend exploring downtown Boerne, the Hill Country Mile, local breweries, restaurants, and shops.

Read the full blog and start planning your Father’s Day weekend in Boerne:
🔗 https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1708

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to Twist & Shakes for being our official cup sponsor for Das Festival of Kendall 2026! 🍦🥤

Twist & Shakes is a brand-new mobile soft serve ice cream and milkshake concession service serving the Hill Country! Available for parties, events, weddings, school functions, corporate gatherings, and more, they bring the treats directly to you. Proudly locally owned, Twist & Shakes look forward to serving our community and making your next event a little sweeter!

Contact Twist & Shakes
📞 830-210-2124
📧 [email protected]

Das Festival of Kendall could not be possible without the incredible support of our community, and we are so thankful for each and every one of our sponsors who help make this event happen.

We still have room for sponsorships! If you’re interested, please visit our website at dasfestival.org or contact Heather at [email protected].

You guys better start getting excited for Father’s Day weekend, June 19–21, 2026 because it’s going to be an absolute blast! 🎉🍻🎶

05/28/2026

🎉 DAS FESTIVAL 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉

Mark your calendars for Father’s Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026, at the Boerne Main Plaza for a weekend packed with family fun, live music, contests, food, and tradition at Das Festival!

📍 FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Festivities kick off at 5 PM
👑 Pageant begins at 6 PM
🎶 Live music starts at 7:15 PM

And don’t miss our exciting headliners:
🔥 Friday at 9:30 PM - Ben McPeak
🔥 Saturday at 9:30 PM - Staudt Brothers
🔥 Sunday at 6:00 PM - Jaime Valera Trio

📍 SATURDAY & SUNDAY
We’ve got activities all day long for the whole family!

🎉 Saturday & Sunday Schedule:
🚗 10 AM – Main Street Parade (Saturday only)
🥚 1 PM – Egg Toss
🚜 2 PM – Wheelbarrow Races
🌭 3 PM – Dachshund Races
🪣 4 PM – Sack Races
🍉 5 PM – Watermelon Eating Contest

🍺 Beer Stein Holding Contests happening throughout BOTH Saturday & Sunday!

We’ll be announcing even more live music soon, so stay tuned!

Clear your calendar, gather the family, and come celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with us at Das Festival 2026 in the Boerne Main Plaza! 🇩🇪🎶🍺

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, sponsor, sign up your dachshunds for the dachshund races, VIP parade seating. And so much more go to dasfestival.org.

05/28/2026

🎉 DAS FESTIVAL 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉

Mark your calendars for Father’s Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026, at the Boerne Main Plaza for a weekend packed with family fun, live music, contests, food, and tradition at Das Festival!

📍 FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Festivities kick off at 5 PM
👑 Pageant begins at 6 PM
🎶 Live music starts at 7:15 PM

And don’t miss our exciting headliners:
🔥 Friday at 9:30 PM - Ben McPeak
🔥 Saturday at 9:30 PM - Staudt Brothers
🔥 Sunday at 6:00 PM - Jaime Valera Trio

📍 SATURDAY & SUNDAY
We’ve got activities all day long for the whole family!

🎉 Saturday & Sunday Schedule:
🚗 10 AM – Main Street Parade (Saturday only)
🥚 1 PM – Egg Toss
🚜 2 PM – Wheelbarrow Races
🌭 3 PM – Dachshund Races
🪣 4 PM – Sack Races
🍉 5 PM – Watermelon Eating Contest

🍺 Beer Stein Holding Contests happening throughout BOTH Saturday & Sunday!

We’ll be announcing even more live music soon, so stay tuned!

Clear your calendar, gather the family, and come celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with us at Das Festival 2026 in the Boerne Main Plaza! 🇩🇪🎶🍺

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, sponsor, sign up your dachshunds for the dachshund races, VIP parade seating. And so much more go to dasfestival.org. 

05/27/2026

🌸 Thank You to Our 2026 Showcase Spotlight Sponsor, The Garden Goddess 🌸

Every flower tells a story… and at The Garden Goddess, every bloom is grown with intention, beauty, and heart.

Nestled in Boerne, Texas, The Garden Goddess creates custom floral gifts, bouquets, hanging baskets, and porch planters inspired by nature, the seasons, and the unique personality of every customer.

Using seasonal flowers from her own personal garden and out- sourced blooms, each arrangement is thoughtfully designed to bring warmth, magic, and life into your home or to someone you love.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, brightening a porch, or simply cultivating beauty in your everyday space… The Garden Goddess is here to help your world bloom.

The Garden Goddess…Beauty in Bloom.”

Be sure to follow The Garden Goddess on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AW29hkysP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We’re less than a month away, and we can’t wait for Das Festival of Kendall this Father’s Day weekend 2026, June 19 through the 21st! 🎉

05/27/2026

What are your plans Sunday, June 21? How about volunteering at Das Festival of Kendall

We need some Sunday Help!!

We need some Sunday folks out to help us at Das Festival of Kendall

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is your moment, we need volunteers for Das Festival of Kendall this Father’s Day weekend!
There are so many fun ways to jump in:
🍺 Serve beer right from the main plaza
🐶 Help with the dachshund races
🥚 Line kids up for the egg toss
🚜 Keep the wheelbarrow races running smoothly
🎟️ Sell tickets
🎺 Or help and be part of the parade on Saturday morning
We’ve got something for everyone, and we truly need YOU. Grab your friends and come be part of an amazing weekend for our Boerne and Kendall County community!
👉 Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/...
Have questions? Email Gwendolyn at [email protected]
📅 Don’t forget: Father’s Day weekend, June 19–21
Let’s make it unforgettable! 💛

05/27/2026

🎉🍺 The countdown is ON for the 2026 Das Festival of Kendall! 🍺🎉

We’re getting SUPER excited for an unforgettable Father’s Day Weekend celebration happening June 19–21, 2026 at the Main Plaza in Boerne, Texas! 🇩🇪🎶🥨

Don’t miss the Das Festival Parade VIP Experience on Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM! 👑

Your VIP experience includes:
✨ Bleacher seating at Main Plaza
🍺 Cold beer in your hand
🥨 Warm soft pretzel to snack on
🎊 The BEST seats and views of the parade in Kendall County!

🎟️ Grab your VIP tickets here:
https://tx.ag/DasParadeVIP/?qr=1

🚨 Want to be part of the parade?
Enter your float today and join the fun!
🎉 Parade float registration:

https://www.thingometer.com/boerne/das-festival-2026

Clear your calendars, gather your friends and family, and come celebrate with us all weekend long at Das Festival of Kendall!
❤️💛🖤

All info at dasfestival.org

05/26/2026

🎉 Please help us welcome one of our newest contestant for Das Festival of Kendall Pageant! 🎉

Meet Natalie Stewart! 💖

Natalie is 10 years old and will be entering 6th grade this fall. She loves Jesus, riding horses, and swimming. Coming from a big family with three brothers, life is always full of fun and excitement! Natalie enjoys making new friends, helping others, and always doing her best in everything she does. She says she is honored and excited to be part of this year’s pageant, and we are so excited to have her! 👑

A special THANK YOU to her sponsor:
✨ Ironwood Events at Von Erich Ranch ✨

We are STILL accepting contestants for the Das Festival of Kendall Pageant, happening this year at the Main Plaza on June 19 at 6 PM!

Moms, let’s get your kiddos signed up! 🌟
Agees 3rd grade through Senior year!


For information or to register, please contact Yvonne at [email protected].

05/24/2026

We are so excited to announce another contestant for our Das Pageant for Das Festival of Kendall!!!!!
Trinity has signed up and we couldn’t be more excited!

Trinity is known for her nurturing heart and love for children, she spends much of her time babysitting for families in the community and volunteering through her church. She has also dedicated time volunteering at a local elementary preschool, where she discovered a deeper appreciation for mentoring and caring for young children.

Because she's proud of her Norwegian heritage, she is currently learning both Norwegian and German to strengthen her connection to her family roots and cultural background. She values family, faith, kindness, and personal growth, and hopes to use her experiences to inspire others to embrace both ambition and compassion.

Sponsored by: Boerne Love, Double FF Ranch, Paula VM Photography , L&L Health Insurance

Thank you again to all of our contestants and our sponsors.

If you have a daughter who would be great for this opportunity, please email yvonne at [email protected]

More information at dasfestival.org

05/21/2026

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our Bronze Sponsor, Morningstar Storage, for supporting the 2026 Das Festival of Kendall Father’s Day Weekend Celebration! 🍻🇩🇪

Morningstar Storage is known for their outstanding customer service, secure climate-controlled storage options, 24/7 access, and commitment to the Boerne community. They even offer a complimentary move-in truck and a 12-month rate guarantee to help make moving and storage stress-free.

We’re proud to have such a community-focused business helping make this year’s festival possible. Be sure to check them out and learn more at Morningstar Storage Boerne

Stay tuned for more exciting news as we count down to Father’s Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026, at the Main Plaza! 🎶🍺🌭

05/20/2026

It’s happening and we are less than a month away now…