Tomball’s annual German Festival is set to return to Old Town Tomball this weekend with attendees able to enjoy music, food and other festivities. Before you head down to The Depot, here is what to know for the festival.
Location, date and time
The Tomball German Festival will take place March 24-26 in Old Town Tomball near The Depot at 201 S. Elm. St.
On March 24, the festival will run from 6-10 p.m., while it will go from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. March 25. On March 26, the festivities will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission
The Tomball German Festival is free to attend with food and beverages available for purchase.
Parking and shuttle service
There will be street parking for the festival, and handicap parking will be available at Tomball ISD’s Administration Building at 310 S. Cherry St. A free shuttle will also be available for attendees March 25-26, running from 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., respectively. The shuttle will pick up and drop off festivalgoers from the HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball east parking lot and garage.
Parking locations:
- HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball east parking lot and garage, 605 Holderrieth Blvd.
- Lone Star College-Tomball Health Science building, 700 Graham Drive
- Medical office complex at Graham and School streets
- Tomball Public Works at 501 James St. (not a shuttle stop)
Entertainment
Attendees at the Tomball German Festival can expect live music, street performers, folk dancers, clogging and more across the festival’s four stages. There will also be over 140 food and retail vendors selling a variety of items.
See the entertainment lineups below.
Miscellaneous things to know
- Pets are allowed but must be leashed.
- Beer sales are cash only; there will be several ATMs on-site.
