Keep an eye on these pages in the ValinaPolka website for up to date information on the Tomball German Heritage Festival and Tomball German Christmas Market entertainment line-ups! 

Tomball German Festivals raise money for exchange programs between Tomball and Telgte Germany.  This includes scholarships for students to go to school overseas.  Last year, a scholarship was awarded to a young lady who studied German in high school, and volunteered at the festival.  She will use the money toward her school expenses in Poland.  The festivals also send support to Houstonfest and Houstonfest participants.  Houstonfest is an annual competition for Houston-area students in grades 8 through 12 who are in the German language program.  It offers 33 contests for students in German I, II, III, IV, and V, including written and oral tests, declamation, drama, art, craft and music.  There are also categories for advantaged speakers.  Many of these students participate in the Tomball Festivals by displaying their winning artwork in the Heritage Center, performing with their folk dance groups, polka bands and choirs.  The festival makes donations to the clubs for their participation.