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The surprise at Wurstfest was not the signage but the invocation at the opening ceremony, delivered by the Baptist preacher, amidst public officials, local and state. I thought public prayer was not allowed anymore.

I note that the rev. did decline a pour from the first keg.

ATX-Carry wrote:Went tonight and had a great time! Both my wife and I carried, and noticed no signs (not even 51%). We entered at gate 3 and there were no searches.

Additionally, I would add that the grounds were well policed- so although we were equipped we had no feeling that it was necessary.

For those going, I'd recommend parking at a park and ride and taking a bus in, and don't bother taking your piece... Its unnecessary weight and concern.

I was there most of the day and it was completely mellow. No troublemakers at all.

I played in one of the popular polka bands through about 1971. We would play at dance halls around the state, completely sold out, maybe 600 couples at a dance, and never had any trouble, despite significant drinking at all of them. Maybe it's the gemeitlekeit or something.

JP171 wrote:

JALLEN wrote:I'm pretty sure the grounds are owned by the Wurstfest Assocation of New Braunfels, and hence private.

I noticed the sign hanging on the entry way but did not see a 51% subembossed on it. It spoke only of unlicensed possession of a firearm, IIRC.

I'll have a look next trip.

Years ago, I could see 51% of the revenue coming from beer sales. Now with admissions, the carnival, all the food and stuff, it seems less likely. Of course, $17 for a pitcher of Shiner Bock makes up for a lot of sausage on a stick and t-shirts!

According to Comal Appraisal District, the wurstfest has personal property, the land is city owned so no they may not restrict CHL's

Here is what the Wurstfest site says:

WURSTFEST broke in a new site in ’67 … half of the present Wursthalle … and attendance jumped to 40,000. In ’68, the entire Wursthalle, having approximately 33,000 square feet and seats for over 2,000 people, was leased in time for 56,000 visitors in the expanded ten-day run.

and

1978 was a benchmark year with the purchase of the Dittlinger Feed Mill property, and a sub-lease on a portion of the LCRA property. This tripled the size of the WURSTFEST grounds and entertainment area for the visitors.

http://wurstfest.com/history/

Now it doesn't say who purchased it exactly. Ownership has a great many implications and ramifications. The city owning it and leasing it to the Wurst Association might be a possibility. So, we have to investigate it maybe.

I'm pretty sure the grounds are owned by the Wurstfest Assocation of New Braunfels, and hence private.

I noticed the sign hanging on the entry way but did not see a 51% subembossed on it. It spoke only of unlicensed possession of a firearm, IIRC.

I'll have a look next trip.

Years ago, I could see 51% of the revenue coming from beer sales. Now with admissions, the carnival, all the food and stuff, it seems less likely. Of course, $17 for a pitcher of Shiner Bock makes up for a lot of sausage on a stick and t-shirts!