German Tradition! Get ready for a närrische time at the 8th Annual Koblenz Karneval in Austin! Dance, costumes & more—FREE event

🎭 8th Annual Koblenz Karneval in Austin! 🎭

Austin meets Koblenz for an afternoon of pure Karneval joy: music, dancing, costumes, and big “Fifth Season” energy. Come celebrate the Austin–Koblenz sister-city friendship with a party that’s loud (in the best way), welcoming, and gloriously silly.

Expect a nonstop mix of live performances, sing-alongs, group dances (yes, the Polonaise), and plenty of opportunities to show off your costume. The dance floor is open! Come ententanz with us!

🩰 Live performances, including the famous Austin Männerballett
🎶 Authentic German Karneval music all afternoon
👩‍🎤 A costume contest for the creatively fearless
🍻 Austin Beerworks beer available for purchase
🍽 Food trucks on site
🍩 German-style Krapfen available for a donation
🚗 Free parking

📍 Austin Beerworks – Sprinkle Valley (outdoor beer garden, rain or shine)

Proceeds support the volunteer-run Austin–Koblenz Sister Cities Committee, helping fund student exchanges and programs to support international friendships. Can’t make it? You can still support the mission: www.austinsistercities.com/koblenz-germany

🎭 What is Karneval?

In Koblenz, Karneval is the Fünfte Jahreszeit (Fifth Season). It begins on 11/11 and builds to a week of celebrations before Lent. Costumes, parades, and community fun are the whole point.

🎉 FREE ENTRY! Bring friends, bring family, bring your best costume. Let’s Feier. 🎉