Once upon a time in the mid-20th century, a group of locals decided that Central Texas needed a little more pizzazz in its fall celebrations. They drew inspiration from the rich German heritage of the region and the timeless love affair between Texans and meaty delights washed down with a cold beer. Voilà! Wurstfest was born in 1961, and it's been an annual sausage soiree ever since.

This adorable coloring book, illustrated by our daughter, Ausha, when she was 8 years old, is free to download and share. It features 18 pages of popular Texas symbols.