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More than a quarter-of-a-million people are expected to have passed through the gates at Wurstfest at Landa Park in New Braunfels before it comes to an end on Sunday.
The annual celebration of sausage includes plenty of beer, German food, and other displays of German heritage.
Wurstfest has a number of security measures in place during its ten-day run.
"To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees, Wurstfest has implemented wanding and bag check procedures at gates. The fastest way to start having a great time at Wurstfest is to leave your bags at home and approach the festival gate with your ticket, keys, cash, identification, and phone in your hands. This will allow you to skip the bag check process and empty pockets will expedite wanding," according to the Wurstfest website.
Wurtfest officials also said the items below are not allowed on the festival grounds at any time.
- Illegal or illicit substances, drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Weapons (includes knives)
- Flammable items or liquids including aerosols and fireworks (includes mace)
- Masks
- Outside food or beverage including alcohol
- Balls, frisbees or flying disks
- Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
- Pets
- Laser pens, laser pointers or similar focused light devices
- Coolers
- Professional radios or walkie-talkies
- Slingshots
- Bicycles or skateboards
- Chairs or Stools
- Instruments, megaphones, horns or noise makers (all entertainers will be issued wristbands — in order to enter with an instrument or instrument case, one will need to be wearing an official entertainer wristband)
Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday. Sunday hours from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
