The Marquardt Ranch

Join in on the unique annual celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun at WURSTFEST. Enjoy authentic Alpine and Bavarian-style entertainment while you feast on good food, dance to great music, ride on exciting carnival rides, and play fun-filled games, all while enjoying local craft brew and German domestic beers.

Pack your fins, bring your PFDs and get ready to hook up the pylon at the Texas Ski Ranch, a 70-acre action sports paradise located in New Braunfels, TX. where you will find a wakeboarding and cable park consistently ranked as one of the top facilities in the world. With three cable systems and a boating lake, there is truly something for all levels of water sports enthusiasts. What makes this ski ranch unique is the culture and facilities surrounding the lakes. Riders can indulge in just about every board sport under the sun including snowboarding, skateboarding, and even stand-up paddleboarding. You can lounge on the beach, drink at the bar or burn energy at Spring Loaded Trampoline Park. There is truly fun for the whole family and it is all dog friendly.

Visit a historically unique location that is known as one of the most beautiful buildings in San Antonio, the Spanish Governor's Palace. This National Historic Landmark represents the last visual remnants of the Presidio San Antonio de Béjar. It was the original residence and working office for the captains of the military garrison from 1722 until the early 1800s. Learn about Texas's earliest history under Spanish rule. Tour the rooms furnished with Spanish Colonial period pieces and be delighted with the beautifully landscaped gardens in the courtyard.