CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINERS PERFORM AT KINDERHALLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX – Kinderhalle returns to Wurstfest for the third year in a row as kids have a chance to take advantage of special events and play time during the 10-day festival. Wurstfest takes place Oct. 30 through Nov. 8 along the banks of the Comal River in Landa Park. It is a unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun. The Wurstfest Association, in partnership with the New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department, will present Kinderhalle family entertainment at the Landa Recreation Center on Nov. 1, 2 and 4 during Wurstfest. The Kinderhalle Parents Night Out takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 and from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 during the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce mixer. Families will be able to enjoy special entertainment during the week beginning with popular children’s singer Joe Scruggs at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1. Scruggs is known among his young fans for his clever, crazy songs such as “Bahamas Pajamas,” “Big Underwear” and “Goo Goo Ga Ga.” Ventriloquist Ian Varilla performs at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, children and their families will be able to experience all the magic of Illusions by Blake. The performer events are free of charge and are included in Wurstfest admission. Adults must accompany children to the performance events. For the Parents Night Out during Wurstfest, parents can drop off their children ages 5-12 at the Kinderhalle for a host of activities that will include a jump castle, arts and crafts, games and maybe even a visit from a balloon animal artist. “For Oct. 31, we encourage the participants to wear their costumes, and we will have Halloween activities and a costume contest,” said Evan Partee, recreation programs supervisor, City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation. Cost is $10 for each night. Parents can register their children by calling (830) 221-4370. They can also register from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Payment can be made by cash, check, VISA, Discover or MasterCard. The Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote the local economy through tourism and promote and preserve the community’s rich German heritage. Proceeds from the event benefit a wide variety of projects. Admission to the Wurstfest grounds will be free from 4 to 7 p.m. on opening night, Oct. 30. After that, admission to the festival is $8 at the gate; and children ages 12 and younger will be admitted free at all times. Group rates, advance discounts and special weekday promotions are available. For information about Wurstfest, call 830/625-9167 or 1-800-221-4369, or visit the Web site at www.wurstfest.com.
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