Boerne Berges Fest

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Food & DrinkBoerne
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkBoerne markets itself as a slice of German
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Boerne Berges Fest in Boerne

Boerne, a German-settled Texas Hill Country town, has celebrated its heritage each Father's Day weekend with a festival long known as Berges Fest, featuring a parade, live music, and the town's beloved dachshund races. As of 2024-2025 the event has been rebranded Das Festival of Kendall, now run by a dedicated nonprofit and staged on Main Plaza in downtown Boerne, though the Father's Day timing and hometown traditions have carried over.

Its town identity and cultural programming make it a useful Texas heritage row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Boerne markets itself as a slice of German heritage in the Texas Hill Country, and its signature festival has built a genuinely local, quirky identity around that: rather than only offering food and music, the event is known for its dachshund races, a lighthearted nod to a dog breed with German roots that draws its own dedicated crowd of spectators and entrants

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival has evolved rather than stayed static, moving to Boerne's Main Plaza and being reorganized as Das Festival of Kendall, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that channels proceeds to local charities including Boerne Blaze Special Olympics and Transformation House

03

The city starts moving

Recent editions have also brought in unexpected outside draws, including a WWE legend headlining alongside the traditional German heritage programming

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The dachshund races are the festival's most distinctive and longest-running signature attraction

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a lighthearted tribute to the breed's German origins that has continued through the event's rebranding from Berges Fest to Das Festival of Kendall

The sacred route

Living ritual

A parade through downtown Boerne and a community pageant have also carried forward as fixtures of the Father's Day weekend celebration

The local code

Living ritual

alongside a live music schedule that anchors the weekend on Main Plaza

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Driving from San Antonio is typical.

What to wear

Casual, warm-weather clothing is appropriate for an outdoor June festival in the Texas Hill Country: shorts or light pants, breathable shirts, and comfortable shoes for walking Main Plaza...

Safety

For Boerne Berges Fest, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Boerne

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map29.79 N, 98.73 WOpen in Google Maps

Boerne, TX

TransportDriving from San Antonio is typical.
Stay areaBoerne

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Boerne via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Boerne, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, warm-weather clothing is appropriate for an outdoor June festival in the Texas Hill Country: shorts or light pants, breathable shirts, and comfortable shoes for walking Main Plaza and following the parade route. A hat and sunglasses help with the midday sun typical of Father's Day weekend in central Texas.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Boerne Berges Fest?

Boerne Berges Fest is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Boerne Berges Fest take place?

The festival is listed in Boerne, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Boerne, TX

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbergesfest.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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