Oktoberfest in Walburg, Texas

The tiny community of Walburg, Texas, in north Williamson County, has a rich German heritage.   My neighbor, in his 70s, grew up there, and speaks fluent German, as do a number of the townfolk of a certain age.   It’s thus appropriate that The Walburg German Restaurant hosts its annual Oktoberfest celebration, continuing this year through November 9th.   The main restaurant, right there on Main Street (or County Road 972, if you prefer), is an architectural delight and hosts diners as well as groups like the Sieker Band (in the opening photo), that includes Rolf Siker, his wife Beate on the guitar, and bassist Lenny Nichols.   Rolf and Beate are from Germany, but now live in Round Rock.   In the back of the restaurant is a gigantic tent that’s home to their biergarten.  During Oktoberfest The Walburg Boys, the house band, perform lively music there.   Here are some photos taken for the Williamson County Sun

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