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February 2012 Events
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Fredericksburg, Texas, is the county seat of Gillespie County. Fredericksburg is home to 10,530 people.
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Thursdays
4pm-7pm. Kinderall, W. Austin and N. Crockett. Live music, prepared foods at the Market Cafe and more.
Website
February 3-26
10am-4pm. Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E. Austin St. A variety of yummy art to feast your eyes on, created by youth in the community. Closed Tuesdays.
Contacts 830-997-4949.
Website
June 1; July 6; August 3; September 7; October 5; November 2; December 7
A tradition in Fredericksburg, with galleries open until 8pm. Painting and fine craft demonstrations, casual art talks, opportunities to meet artists, special showings and entertainment. Experience the Fredericksburg art scene up close and personal while enjoying fine wines from local wineries and beyond all day long. Participating galleries are Artisans at Rocky Hill, Charles Beckendorf Gallery, Fredericksburg Art Gallery, The Good Art Co., Rodeo Studio Gallery, Uptown Market, Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg Art Guild and InSight Gallery.
Website
February 3-25
10am-5:30pm. Whistle Pik Galleries, 425 E. Main Street. Featuring work by gallery artists who paint with a romantic touch. View the show during regular hours.
Contacts 830-990-8151.
Website
February 4
10pm-5:45pm. Artisans at Rocky Hill, 234 West Main St. Join us for this premier showing featuring art by the students of Suzanne McComack of Heritage School.
Contacts 830-990-8160.
Website
February 4
8pm. Turner Club, 103 W. Travis St. Dance the night away.
Fees/Admission Non-members $10.
Contacts 830-997-2509.
February 4-5; February 11-12; February 18-19
Becker Vineyards and Lavender Farm, 464 Becker Farms Road. Watch a guest chocolatier at work and sample hand-made chocolate creations along with Becker’s new vintage of Merlot. Sat 10am-6pm. Sun noon-6pm.
Fees/Admission Free.
Contacts 830-644-2681.
Website
February 4; April 7
10am-noon. Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St. Learn more about the needle arts of days gone by including knitting, crochet, quilting and embroidery. Enjoy demonstrations and even participate - all skill levels are welcome!
Fees/Admission Free with museum admission.
Contacts 830-990-8441.
Website
February 7, 2010; February 5
11am. Concert, noon. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Highway 16 South. Drive-thru or dine-in and support the Fredericksburg Band Boosters. Enjoy good food and a multi-band concert and raffle.
Fees/Admission $8 per plate at the door.
Contacts 830-456-1226.
Website
February 11-13, 2011; February 18-20, 2011; February 10-12; February 17-19
Includes 22 wineries in the Texas Hill Country.
Fees/Admission Purchase tickets.
Website
February 11
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Highway 16 South. Festive night for charity.
Contacts 830-998-7111.
Website
February 11
11am-4pm. Rheingold, 334 Rheingold School Road. Cave Creek, 470 Cave Creek Rd Join the Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools Trail for their open house. Color coded maps of the trail are available at the Visitor Center at 302 E. Austin Street.
Contacts 830-997-5116.
Website
September 10, 2011; February 11; April 14
7:30pm. Zion Lutheran Church, 426 W. Main. New vocal and instrumental music, art and poetry by community members.
Fees/Admission By donation.
Contacts 830-997-6869.
Website
June 15-17; July 20-22; August 17-19; September 14-16; October 19-21; November 16-18; November 23-25
Fri-Sat, 9am-6pm. Sun, 9am-4pm. US 290 East. Shop with over 350 vendors and 6 barns in 1 location every third weekend of the month. Acres of antiques, collectables and much more. Peruse the displays, enjoy live music or a snack from the on-site Biergarten.
Fees/Admission $3 parking fee is good all three days.
Contacts 830-990-4900. Vendor info, 210-846-4094.
Website
February 18
7pm. Hangar Hotel, 155 Airport Dr. Fredericksburg’s newest event is destined to become February’s hottest ticket with beautiful ice sculptures, vodka and bourbon bars, wine fountain, cigar suite, and that’s just the beginning. Everything will be transformed into a Winter Karneval, including, we hope, you! Hosted by Fredericksburg Area Lodging & Hospitality Association.
Contacts 830-998-1981.
Website
February 18
10am. Eyfells and Eyfells, 9068 Highway 290 East. Walking tour of sculptor Johann Eyfells’ 10 acre property which includes 3 exhibit buildings, outdoor exhibits and the showing of a documentary film on the artist’s life and work.
Fees/Admission Free.
Contacts 830-990-9605.
Website
February 18-19
Sat, 9am-5pm. Sun, 10am-4pm. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Highway 16 South. Display and sale of guns, knives, accessories, fishing and outdoor sports equipment, jewelry, books and more.
Fees/Admission $5. Kids 12 and under free.
Contacts 830-285-0575.
Website
February 18; April 21
2pm. Torre di Pietra Vineyards & Winery, 10915 Highway 290 East. New this year at Torre di Pietra Winery will be an ongoing series of jazz performances, this month featuring the Trevor LaBonte Trio.
Fees/Admission Music is free, but wine tasting fees apply.
Contacts 830-644-2829.
Website
February 19; April 15
3pm. Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 N. Llano St. Presented by Fredericksburg Music Club. Recognized as one of the truly important pianists of his generation, internationally renowned concert pianist and Steinway artist James Dick brings keyboard sonorities of captivation, opulence and brilliance to performances that radiate intellectual insight and emotional authenticity.
Fees/Admission By donation.
Contacts 830-997-7679.
February 19
10am-3pm. Admiral Nimitz Museum, 340 E. Main St..
Contacts 830-997-1921.
February 24
Admiral Nimitz Foundation and the National Museum of the Pacific War, 328 E. Main St. As part of its Distinguished Speaker Series, the Admiral Nimitz Foundation will present an evening with Secretary Baker on the anniversary of the 127th birthday of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
Fees/Admission A very limited number of tickets are available for this cocktail party, dinner and presentation by Secretary Baker.
Contacts 830-997-8600.
Website
February 24
340 E. Main Street. Patriotic concert by the Fredericksburg Middle School Choir at 1pm followed by the cake cutting in the Ballroom at 1:30pm. Free museum admission for anyone sharing the same birthday; otherwise, admission to event is free.
Fees/Admission Free with museum admission.
Contacts 830-997-8600.
Website
February 25
9am-4pm. Hampton Inn, 515 E. Main St. Join us for a wonderful women-only event. Practical, playful insight to refresh your sprit and renew your life at our one-day workshop. You will be served a beautiful lunch and delectable dessert, with tea and coffee available all day. Presented by Sheila Sattler Kale and Lorrie Hess.
Fees/Admission $65, includes lunch. Save $10 each when registering with a friend.
Contacts 830-998-2722.
 
The Texas Hill Country, sun splashed hills rolling into the distance, is home to historic towns bursting with character, personalities, and great things to do.
Looking for a fun weekend with festivals, fairs, shopping, food, sightseeing, and more? The Hill Country Current is full of articles, advertising and special events.
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