Pflugerville prepares for 49th annual Deutschen Pfest

Pflugerville’s annual Deutschen Pfest returns Oct. 17-18 at Pfluger Park, marking its 49th year with a weekend full of community spirit, live music and fun for the whole family.

The specifics

The festival runs Friday, Oct. 17, from 5-11:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Tickets are available at www.deutschenpfest.com, and attendees wearing a 2025 Deutschen Pfest or Pfun Run T-shirt receive free two-day admission.

Parking will not be available at Pfluger Park. Instead, a free shuttle will run from Pflugerville High School at 1301 W. Pecan St. on Friday and The Pfield at 1440 W. Pecan St. on Saturday. Accessible parking and ride-hail drop-offs will be available at Gilleland Creek Pool.

Activities to do

The Biergarten will showcase Pflugerville’s local nonprofits, serving beer and snacks to support community causes. Visitors can take part in stein-holding contests, catch live German music or watch college football on a 16-by-10-foot big screen.

Meanwhile, the Wunderpark will be filled with kid-friendly attractions, including carnival rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting and the “Touch-A-Truck” exhibit. Children under age 6 receive free admission.

The gates are cashless, and personal chairs are welcome. Pets, coolers and outside food or drinks are not allowed.

Get more details about the Deutschen Pfest here.