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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.
830-833-0429 • Fax 830-833-4246 • • P.O. Box 429, 714 4th St. #102, Blanco, TX 78606
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March 26, 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 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.
Contacts 512-560-3135.
Website
Fridays
2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct..
Contacts 830-833-2534.
Website
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.
Contacts 830-816-1796.
Website
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.
Fees/Admission $7 admission.
Contacts 325-641-1926.
Website
Fridays, ending December 31, 2010
5pm-6pm. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West. After a brief safety and basic fishing skill instruction, children will get a chance to go fishing with a Park Ranger and a Master Naturalist. This is a catch and release program that introduces fishing to our youngsters. A limited amount of fishing equipment (including poles and bait) is available to check out through the Tackle Loaner Program at the park, or bring your own. Adult supervision is highly recommended.
Contacts 512-793-2223.
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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.
Contacts 830-997-4949.
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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.
Fees/Admission All seating is reserved, so please call 866-349-6688 or 830-997-ROCK for more information.
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March 26, 2010
7pm. St. Joseph's Society, 212 W. San Antonio. Enjoy beautiful music in honor of Van der Stucken's birthday. This concert is free and the public is welcome.
Fridays
4pm-7pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. A Gruene Hall tradition. Enjoy happy hour, prize giveaways, and the best in Texas tunes, broadcasted live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels with Mattson Rainer. You never know who might stop by -- Reckless Kelly, Junior Brown, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, and Gary P. Nunn have all stopped by for a chat.
Contacts 830-629-5077.
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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.
Contacts 830-868-2182.
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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
Contacts 830-798-2157.
Website
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
Contacts 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878.
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March 26, 2010; March 26, 2011
Topaz celebration and live music. Sponsored by Gems of the Hill Country.
Contacts 325-347-0475.
Website
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.
Fees/Admission $5 per person, $3 for seniors, children 12 and under free.
Contacts 800-775-2774.
Website
Fridays, ending August 26, 2011
8pm. BR Lightning Ranch, 818 FM 1283, just off Hwy. 16 South, will host its summer rodeo series. Featuring the World's Only High Diving Aqua Mules, this is a show you have to see!
Fees/Admission $6 per person, children under age 6 free.
Contacts 830-535-4096.
Website
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
5pm-8:30pm. VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673. Wed. Fiesta Night. Drinks, karaoke, shuffleboard. Bingo every Thur. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Burger night every Fri. Smoke-free.
Contacts 830-899-7774.
 
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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