Interested in fun facts and the history of Shiner, TX?
Then read on!
1. Shiner, Texas was founded in 1887 by Czech and German immigrants.
2. It is home to the oldest brewery in Texas, the Spoetzl Brewery, which produces Shiner Beer.
3. The town is known as the "Cleanest Little City in Texas" due to its strict laws against littering and graffiti.
4. Shiner is home to the annual Shiner Music Festival, which features live music from local and national acts.
5. The town is also home to the Shiner Gaslight Theatre, a live theatre that has been in operation since the 1940s.
6. Shiner is home to the oldest Catholic church in Texas, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, which was built in 1891.
7. The town is also home to the oldest continuously operating hotel in Texas, the Shiner Hotel, which opened in 1894.
8. The town is known for its annual Shiner Hobo Fest, which features a parade of decorated wagons and a hobo costume contest.