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March 27, 2010 Events
Welcome to the Hill Country Current's Events Calendar. We strive to collect events from all over the region to be included in our publication and on our website. If you'd like to see an event added to our calendar, or see an event that needs to be updated, contact us today.
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March 27, 2010 XBurnet, TX X
Burnet, Texas, is the county seat of Burnet County. Burnet is home to 5,987 people.
Saturdays
8pm. Weekly Saturday night rodeo at Twin Elm, 810 FM 470, with bull riding, steer riding, team roping, barrel racing, mutton busting, calf scramble and more. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
Saturdays
5am-8pm. Flying L Guest Ranch. Family fun & entertainment featuring Duke Davis & Buckshot. Bar-B-Q chuck wagon dinner, wagon rides, roping lessons, and cowboy stage show.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
March 1, 2010-May 31, 2010
Contest starts March 1. Deadline is May 31. The Texas Hill Country is a photographer’s paradise. Creeks are once again flowing, and the forecast calls for a green spring with plenty of wildflowers. Now is the time to dust off your camera and head outside to capture the beauty and mystique of this special region. Three top winners will receive $250 in cash! 13 winners will be featured in our popular 2011 Hill Country Calendar. Many photographers will be recognized with cameo shots throughout the Calendar.
Saturdays
Solo jazz piano every Saturday evening at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main St., 6:30pm-9:30pm. Larry Natwick performs selections from the Great American Songbook. Repertoire includes compositions by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk.
March 27, 2010
2pm-3pm. Blanco State Park, Park Road 23. Join our Interpretive Ranger for a walk down the Caswell Nature Trail to see and learn about native plants, birds and animals. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. No pets please.
March 27, 2010
9am-11am. Blanco State Park, Park Road 23. Help keep the park beautiful. Volunteer to work with park staff to pick up trash, pull weeds, remove invasive species, plant wildflowers and much more! Wear long pants and sturdy shoes; gloves and tools will be provided. Plan to arrive early to fill out required paperwork at Park Headquarters before work begins.
March 27-28, 2010; April 24-25, 2010; May 29-30, 2010; July 31, 2010-August 1, 2010; August 28-29, 2010; September 25-26, 2010; October 30-31, 2010; November 27-28, 2010; December 31, 2010-January 1, 2011
10am-4pm. Yett Park. On US Hwy 281 2 miles south of Blanco, just 1/4 mile north of RR 32. Hand crafted items, antiques, hand-made furniture, wood and metal work, jewelry, candles, clothing, knives, and more. Chili cook-off in December.
Saturdays, ending December 31, 2010
9am. Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31. The Saturday morning walking tour of Honey Creek. Call in advance to confirm that the tour will be given on the particular Saturday you wish to visit. Honey Creek State Natural Area is 2293.7 acres located in western Comal County, approximately 30 miles north of downtown San Antonio.
Saturdays
8:30am-12:30pm. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd. Texas-produced, high-quality organic or natural foods and products such as vegetables and fruits, herbs, organic and grass-fed meats, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, eggs, freshly prepared sandwiches and hot food, coffee and tea in bulk and natural beauty products.
Saturdays, ending November 13, 2011
8am-1pm. Veterans Plaza, 102 City Park Rd. A variety of seasonal fruits and veggies, canned items, jellies, pickles, local olive & olive oil soap, granola, fresh baked breads, grass fed beef, pastered chickens, local honey, nuts, farm fresh eggs, flowers, herbs & plants.
March 13, 2010-April 8, 2010
Garden Path Gallery, 136 S. Main St. An array of wildlife art featuring the paintings of Nancy Glazier, Judy Larson and Bonnie Marris, sculptures by Marianne Caroselli, Lenell Deane, Jim Gilmore, and Laurel Gregory. Show opening March 13, 4pm-8pm.
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass.
March 5-6, 2010; March 12-13, 2010; March 19-20, 2010; March 26-27, 2010
Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons. The time is 1906. Visitors will be booked into the Brown County Jail. They will be given a brochure that identifies historical characters they will meet when they go upstairs to the cell floor. There they will have the opportunity to interact with those they come in contact with to learn more of their background, history or crime.
March 27, 2010
10am-11:30pm. Buda City Park. KIS announces their first annual BUDA JAM Guitar Hero Tournament and Battle of the Bands. This event benefits the scholarship fund for students of all ages who struggle to learn. These students include those who are learning differenced, learning disabled, and economically disadvantaged. The scholarship fund provides educational assistance through the schools and this center.
March 13, 2010; March 27, 2010
1pm-4pm. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West. With over seven miles of maintained trails, the park has areas in the backcountry few people ever get to experience. This hike explores much of this area offering overviews of the Llano uplift, Inks Lake and a variety of plant and animal life. Hikes are five-to-six-miles long, are strenuous, and previous hiking experience is recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear good walking shoes, bring water and a hat. Meet at the parking lot just south of Park Headquarters.
March 27, 2010
7pm. Braden Keller Community Center. Presented by St. Louis Catholic School. BYOB & Potluck. Entertainment by world-class artists, songwriters & musicians Brandon Kinney & Jeremy Stover, also featuring locals Touchstone McDonald and Friends. Door prizes, silent auction, raffle.
Saturdays
8am-noon (or sold out). 427 Main at Highway 27 and Broadway. CAFM is one of the oldest Farmers Market in Texas. A must do every Saturday morning.
March 13-14, 2010; March 20-21, 2010; March 27-28, 2010
11am-5pm. Shooting Star Museum, 5445 CR 5710. Come see the fields of bluebonnets, take a ride in a vintage car, enjoy the beauty of Texas in full bloom. Food and Drinks available. Bring your camera!
February 27, 2010-April 25, 2010; July 6, 2011; August 5, 2011
10am-4pm. Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E. Austin Street. 10 inch by 10 inch and smaller.
March 5-7, 2010; March 11-13, 2010; March 18-20, 2010; March 25-27, 2010; April 1-3, 2010; April 8-10, 2010
Funtabulous! Enjoy this family-friendly live music entertainment experience filled with costumes, comedy and choreography every weekend. Show schedule is Friday 8pm, Saturday 4:30pm and 8pm, and Sunday 1:30pm.
March 27, 2010
11am-4pm. Harper Community Hall Park. Support the Harper Library, while enjoying music, books, children's activities and more. There will be BBQ for $7 a plate.
Saturdays, Sundays
Pecan Street Brewing, 106 E. Pecan Dr. Enjoy good food, hand-crafted beers, and live music on weekends. Entertainment and menu details online.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
106 N Nugent Ave Dining Thu-Sat, 5pm-10pm. Hill Country pickers circle every Sun. from 6pm-11pm, open mic, everyone invited to play and/or sing, plus home style meal with beer and wine specials. Schedule at website.
March 27, 2010
10am-noon. River Star Arts and Events Park, 4000 Riverside Dr. Dog walk to raise money for American Cancer Society.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Farmer's Market. Michaelis Ranch, 3600 W FM 150. Come savor Local, Hill Country, and all-Texas foods!
March 27, 2010; March 26, 2011
Railroad Partners, Inc. is pleased to sponsor a motorcar excursion over the ex SP Llano branch. This is a scenic stretch of track that parallels the Llano River and crosses the Colorado River on Lake LBJ. There will be abundant wildlife and nature permitting, bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes. Participants will travel from Llano, through Kingsland, to Scobey Spur; a round trip distance of approx. 54 miles. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules apply. Hy-rails welcome.
March 27-28, 2010; March 26, 2011
The Llano Fine Arts Guild grounds and gallery, 503 Bessemer. The annual show consists of beautiful artwork and many varied arts and crafts--paintings, prints, jewelry, fused glass, pottery, dolls, pillows, barbed wire art, horseshoes, woodworks, angels, clothing, dream catchers, Zuni fetishes, mesquite woodcrafts, rawhide furniture, needlework, and crystal potpourri, along with home made food by our gallery members. Request an application for the show by calling the Art Guild.
March 27, 2010
Noon. The return of Luckenbach's annual Mud Dauber Festival and Ball in the world famous Texas town of Luckenbach, with live music and dancing.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
Saturdays
Open every Saturday, rain or shine, 9am to 1pm. 148 S. Castell Ave. 50 plus vendors featuring locally grown fresh produce, cheeses, meats, jams and jellies, flowers, art and much, much more! Enjoy live music and onsite chef demonstrations. “Yoga at the Market” – Every Saturday, free yoga classes on-site. 9am for the experienced student, 10am for first timers and beginners. Bring a mat, water bottle and towel.
March 26-28, 2010; November 26-28, 2010; April 15-17, 2011; August 5-7, 2011
Friday, 3pm-8pm. Saturday, 9am-6pm. Sunday, 11am-4pm. New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 S. Castell. The Peddler Show offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Whether you are looking for personalized designs, creative gifts or unique jewelry, the Peddler Show has it all. The perfect street of shops just for you.
Saturdays
Old Oaks Ranch, 601 Old Oaks Ranch Rd. Every Saturday at 11am and 1pm, the ranch will be offering ranch tours to see the alpacas, sculptures, and fibers.
Saturdays
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive.
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Events and more.
 Wimberley Glassworks celebrates 20 years, Blanco Lavender Festival slated for June, Green Expo comes to the heart of Texas, Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft to exhibit in Kerrville, Bluegrass, Bluebell Festival to be double the fun, Johnson City, Kerrville will be the focus of art and culture aficionados on Memorial Day weekend.
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