Updates for 2027 Winterfest

This year is the 55th anniversary of Winterfest and the 45th anniversary of TSGC. Please share memories, videos, and pictures with us via Facebook, Instagram or email to winterfest@texasstategermancontest.

This year’s site host is Dallas College ____ Campus

Event Updates
The Einzeltanz for this year is the Heidauer Plattler. See the rules for the dance documents and files. A reminder that all dance contestants will automatically qualify for state; however, they are expected to perform at Winterfest to receive feedback for improvement before moving on to TSGC.
Special Topic for this year’s Pass Auf is Ferien-Straßen. Be sure to check out the Pass Auf rules tab for updated resources and preparation help!
A new critique sheet for Digital Logo Design has been added to the rules tab to address issues around AI use.
New rules for Pass Auf! have been posted. Each varsity team may now field one Advantaged Speaker.
Video Show is now Short Film and has an updated critique sheet.

Regional Events

**Winterfest 2027**

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027

Doors open at 9:00 am
Events begin at 10:00 am
Judges breakfast begins at 8:00 am
Judges meeting at 8:45 am

Pending: Dallas College – Campus TBD

Site Director: Jessica Matchett

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Regular registration fee of $15 per student will end on Wed., Jan. 20, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Online registration. This means teachers must have completed the only registration form by this time to be eligible for the regular pricing.

Late registration fee of $20 per student is due by Wed., Jan. 27, 2027, 11:59 p.m.

Registrations received after 11:59 pm on Wed., Jan. 27, 2026, will be considered late and incur the late registration cost ($25). Additionally, access to group events may be limited if needed due to judging availability. Checks may be mailed to the listed address or hand-delivered to the Winterfest Executive Director (or her official designee) on the day of contest.

VIRTUAL EVENT DEADLINES

Sat., Jan. 30, 2027, 9:00 a.m. Digital Event submissions due for all online events. NO LATE entries will be accepted past 10 am. Anything submitted between 9 and 10 a.m. on that Saturday will receive an automatic 10-point deduction.

Tue., Feb. 2, 2027, 11:59 p.m.: Remote judging of the seven virtual Winterfest events ends.

Wed., Feb. 3, 2027, 10:00 p.m.: Final Winterfest changes (adds, drops, substitutions) and updated Alpha Lists are due. After this point, no more changes will be allowed.

State Events

**Texas State German Contest 2027**

Sat., Feb. 26, 2027:

Texas State University, San Marcos

Fri., Feb. 12, 207, 11:59 p.m.: State online registration due for “early bird” price of $15/student (payment does not have to be mailed until 2/20).

Wed., Feb. 17, 2027, 11:59 p.m.: State online registration due for regular price of $20/student (payment does not have to be mailed until 2/20).

Sat., Feb. 20, 2027, 9:00 a.m.: Submission of entries in the 7 virtual State events due (get the link to a Google Form from your teacher). Also, Mary El-Beheri Memorial Scholarship and Sandra Dieckman GTHS Memorial Scholarship applications due (to submit the application, get the link to a Google Form from your teacher). Deadline to postmark your State payment.

Mon., Feb. 22, 2027, 8:00 p.m.: Entries in State promotional video contest due to State director.

Tue., Feb. 23, 2027, 11:59 p.m.: Remote judging of the 7 virtual State events ends.

Contact Us

Winterfest Director
Dee Karl
winterfest@texasstategermancontest.org

Winterfest Mailing Address (PAYMENTS MUST MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS)
Winterfest German Contest
8221 Hampton Dr., Rowlett, TX 75089

Texas State German Contest Director
Jennifer Christianson
director@texasstategermancontest.org

TSGC Mailing Address
Texas State German Contests, Inc.
PO Box 2043
Boerne, TX 78006

State Onsite Directors
Dr. Ewa Siwak

Dept. of Modern Languages
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

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