Welcome to Gedenke!

Where Texas hospitality & German customs meet!
 

Held every Mother's Day Weekend (Friday & Saturday), Gedenke! is a wonderful way to connect with old friends, make new ones, and have a little old-fashioned festival fun with those you love! Admission and parking are always free so come on out and join us on Mother's Day Weekend in 2026 for Gedenke!


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What to Expect at Gedenke!

Weimar Rotary Club Gedenke 5k Fun Run

Saturday, May 9th - 7:30AM

Live Music

Friday, May 9

  • The Bandits - 6:00PM - 8:00PM
  • Monkey Bizzness (Gazebo)- 6:00PM-9:00PM
  • Broken Spokes- 8:30PM - 11:30PM

Live Music

Saturday, May 10

  • The Jodie Mikula Band- 1:00PM- 3:00PM
  • Dylan Jakobs (Gazebo)- 3:00PM- 5:00PM
  • Dawson Debord- 5:00PM - 7:00PM
  • Double Down Pickers (Gazebo)- 5:30-8:00PM
  • Tainted Heart- 8:00PM - -11:30PM

BBQ Cook-off

Friday and Saturday, May 8-9

Think you're a pit master? Prove it at the Gedenke! BBQ Cook-off! Compete for a top spot in Beef, Pork, Chicken, or Beans competitions or the popular Open category. Winners will walk away with cash and prizes! To register follow the link to register online and receive early registration discounts.

BBQ Cookoff Info Here

Parade

Saturday, May 9 at 11 AM

There is no better way to get the party started than the classic parade!  In honor of America's 250th Anniversary we are making it a USA Patriotic theme in 2026! Grab your family and friends and a great spot along the parade route for this fun, energetic, and community-filled parade! Want to enter? Simply submit the entry form below to join us!

Register Here

Food & Drinks

Friday and Saturday, May 8-9

Make sure to come hungry! There will be a ton of delicious food and drink options to fill any and all cravings. Don't worry about your waistline while you're here...calories don't count at Gedenke! Register online:

Vendors

Friday and Saturday, May 8-9

Find lots of unique treasures at one of Gedenke's many vendor booths. From jelly to jewelry and candles to crosses, you won't walk away empty handed. Gifts for everyone you love...and especially for yourself! Register online:

Vendors Register Here

Fun & Games

Friday and Saturday, May 9

Gedenke! is a family-friendly event with many activities for kids young and young at heart! We bring in interactive inflatables and games for the kids. Wristbands that get you entry all day are only $20! Can be purchased at the gate of the kids area or online in advance

Kids Area Wrist Band Purchase Here

Find Gedenke! on Facebook

Keep up to date with all things Gedenke! on our official Facebook page. Get the latest schedules and important information to make your festival experience easy and fun!

Find Us on Facebook

2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • Headliner & Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 (SOLD OUT)
    • Recognition on Banner and Event Collateral
    • Company Name Included in Official Name of Event (2023 Gedenke! Presented by…..)
    • Recognition on Local Marketing
    • Recognition on Website
    • Complimentary Booth Space
    • First Right of Refusal for 2024 Gedenke!
    • FIVE Dedicated Social Media Posts
  • Silver Sponsor: $300 (Unlimited)
    • Recognition on Website
    • Name on Community Board
    • ONE Social Media Post
  • Kid Zone Sponsor: $1500 (1 Available)
    • Recognition on Sign in front of Kid Activity
    • Recognition in Local Marketing
    • Two Dedicated Social Media Posts
    • Name on Community Board
  • Entertainment Sponsor: $3,000 (3 Available)
    • Recognition on Banner and Entertainment Stage
    • Recognition on Local Marketing
    • Recognition on Website
    • Complimentary Booth Space
    • First right of refusal for 2024 Gedenke!
    • THREE Dedicated Social Media Posts
  • Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 (8 Available)
    • Recognition in Local Marketing
    • Recognition on Website
    • Name on Community Board
    • TWO Dedicated Social Media Posts
  • Bronze Sponsor: $150 (Unlimited)
    • Recognition on Website
    • Name on Community Board
  • Biergarten & Koozie Sponsor: $2,000 (SOLD OUT)
    • Recognition on Biergarten Banner
    • Name on Koozies
    • Recognition in Local Marketing
    • Recognition on Website
    • Complimentary Booth Space
    • First right of refusal for 2024 Gedenke!
    • TWO Dedicated Social Media Posts
    • Name on Community Board
  • Gold Sponsor: $600 (Unlimited)
    • Recognition on Website
    • Name on Community Board
    • TWO Social Media Posts
  • Star Sponsor: $100 (Unlimited)
    • Recognition on Website
Secure Your Sponsorship Online

2026 Sponsors

Headliner & Presenting Sponsor

Cavender Auto Country

Entertainment Sponsor

AVAILABLE

Biergarten & Koozie Sponsors

Hill Bank & Trust

M-G Feed

Western Heritage Plumbing

BBQ Cookoff Sponsors

Premier Foam Solutions

Seybro Doors

Western Heritage Plumbing

Green Wing Customs

H6 Roofing & Seamless Gutters

Luchak Electric

Kids Zone Sponsors

AVAILABLE

Cornhole Sponsor

AVAILABLE

Platinum Sponsors

Fayette Savings Bank



Gold Sponsors

Seifert & Son Butane

Heller Materials


Silver Sponsors

Weimar Home FurnisherS

Texas Country Title

San Bernard Electric

Bronze Sponsors

Seybro Doors

Moving Forward Ride Production

Generations Wealth Advisors

1st Texas Home Health

Edward Jones-Jimmy Heger

Michna Bookkeeping

Star Sponsors

AVAILABLE