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What is TrashFest?

TrashFest: The Party with a Purpose

TrashFest is the nation’s oldest underwater cleanup campaign bringing together scuba divers to improve the quality of the Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas. The Comal River became famous when Ripley's Believe It or Not featured it as the shortest river in the world. The 2.5-mile Comal River is one of the largest springs in Texas with 8 million gallons of water flowing through every hour. The water is pure, clear, about 73° - 85°F year round, and attracts thousands of tubers and tourists each year. After the tubing season winds down, divers from all over Texas and beyond gather to pull cans, shoes, sunglasses and other assorted trash and debris out of the river.

Coming from Houston: Exit I-10 at Seguin on Hwy 46 North. Stay on Hwy 46 North under I-35 (becomes Loop 337). Take Loop 337 to Common Street, then left. Registration will be held at the Comal County Fairgrounds on Common Street (on the right).
Coming from San Antonio or Austin: Exit I-35 at Hwy 46/Loop 337. Take Loop 337 to Common Street, then left. Registration will be held at the Comal County Fairgrounds on Common Street (on the right).

Registration and Awards Ceremony to be held at Comal County Fairgrounds. Trash collection to be held at Prince Solms Park, located at the end of East Common Street.