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April 3, 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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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. $25. 800-292-5134. flyingl.com
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Free. banderacowboycapital.com
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. 512-560-3135. hillcountryalliance.org
Saturdays
Solo jazz piano every Saturday evening at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant, 317 Main St., from 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. 830-833-1579. uptownblanco.com
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. Suggested donation is $2 per person for persons 13 years and older or $5 per family. Friends of Guadalupe River or Honey Creek are free. 830-438-2656. tpwd.state.tx.us/honeycreek
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. 830-249-9511.
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. 830-816-1796. gpgfineart.com
April 7
9am-3pm. Kendall County Fairgrounds, 7 State Highway 46 E. 20th Annual Mostly Native Plant Sale and Green Living Fair Find native and non-invasive plants that are tried and true for the Hill Country. Meet local growers and get their expert advice. Demonstrations on a variety of topics including composting, wildscape gardening, guzzlers and birdboxes. Eco-friendly gear, goods and gifts. Raffle! Win a Ultra Portia Electric Bike compliments of Gotta Ride Bikes, Boerne. You can purchase your tickets online or at the CNC Visitor Center, 140 City Park Rd.. 830-249-4616. cibolo.org
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass. 325-646-1422.
April 3, 2010
12pm-3pm. FrioFun, 500 County Road 348. Stay for 3 nights and only pay for 2 and get the off season rate! Spend Easter in Concan in one of the affordable homes & register your kids for the big hunt! Over 2,000 eggs & cash prizes hidden along the Frio River. 830-232-5721. friofun.com
March 20, 2010; April 3, 2010; April 17, 2010; May 1, 2010; May 8, 2010; May 15, 2010; May 22, 2010; May 29, 2010; June 5, 2010; June 12, 2010; June 19, 2010; June 26, 2010; July 3, 2010; July 10, 2010; July 17, 2010; July 24, 2010; July 31, 2010; August 7, 2010; August 21, 2010; September 4, 2010; September 18, 2010; October 2, 2010; October 16, 2010; November 6, 2010; November 20, 2010; May 7, 2011-October 29, 2011
9am-12pm. Intersection of US Hwy. 290 at RR 12. The Farmers Market will be open rain or shine every Saturday. Booths are located in the grassy area of the Triangle (Veterans Memorial Park). Free parking. dsfarmersmarket.yolasite.com
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. 830-997-4949. fredericksburgartguild.org
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. All seating is reserved, so please call 866-349-6688 or 830-997-ROCK for more information. rockboxtheater.com
April 3, 2010
10:30am. Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St. Over 900 eggs will be hidden on the museum grounds for children 10 and under, with a special area reserved for toddlers. Up to two children free with each paid adult admission of $5. 830-997-2835. pioneermuseum.com
April 3-18, 2010
9:30am-6pm. Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Dr. Wildseed Farms’ gorgeous 200-acre property will be alive with color and blooms, just in time for the eleventh annual Wildflower Celebration. Located on Hwy 290 E just seven miles east of Fredericksburg, Wildseed Farms is a treat for any garden fanatic or nature lover. During the festival, you’ll enjoy fully-stocked plant nurseries, a surprisingly affordable market center, satisfying food at the Bluebonnet Biergarten, row after row of brilliant color, live music on weekends, and available access to the enchanting Butterfly Haus. No admission except to the Butterfly Haus, $5. 830-990-8080. wildseedfarms.com
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. 830-868-2182. friendlybarbistro.com
April 7
Presentation begins at dark at the Easter Pageant Grounds, off FM 2169 by the Junction Golf Course. Enjoy the Easter Story presented in pantomime with narration. Watch from your car or the bleachers. Limited refreshments. Presented by the Men's Bible Class of Junction. Free. 325-446-3190. . junctiontexas.net
April 3-4, 2010; April 2-3, 2011
Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., 11am-4pm. Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts, 112 Chamberlain. Homemade sandwiches and desserts, sausage on stick, music both days, and lots of handcrafted items. Free parking, free admission. For booth information, Patti Williams, 325-388-6983.
April 2-3, 2010; April 1-2, 2011
City Square Park. Categories include IBCA Sanctioned Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, Chicken. Plus Beef Fajitas, Salsa & Guacamole. Register online, with any Kyle Lions Club Member, Kyle Parks & Rec Dept., or Blake at Trust Texas Bank. Held during Kyle Market Days. Blake Hartman, 512-753-9038, . cityofkyle.com/fajitafiesta.php
April 3, 2010; May 1, 2010; June 5, 2010; July 3, 2010; August 7, 2010; September 4, 2010; October 2, 2010; November 6, 2010; April 2, 2011; May 7, 2011; June 4, 2011; July 2, 2011; August 6, 2011; September 3, 2011; October 1, 2011; November 5, 2011
9am-2pm. Historic City Square Park. Artisans, craftsmen, and farmers. Live music. Shop, dine & visit the historic sites Kyle has to offer! Check online for the schedule. cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php
April 3, 2010
2pm. Legendary Ray Wylie Hubbard offers a day of acoustic showcases with his friends in the world famous Luckenbach Dance Hall. General admission is $42 per person or $87 reserved seating. Tickets are limited, so don't wait. 830-997-3224. luckenbachtexas.com
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment. 830-798-2157. fallsmusueum.org
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878. nature.org/texas
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. 830-629-2223. nbfarmersmarket.com
April 3, 2010; May 1, 2010; June 5, 2010; July 3, 2010; August 7, 2010; September 4, 2010; October 2, 2010; November 6, 2010; December 4, 2010
4pm-7pm. Casa del Parque Art Gallery, The Adobe Village of Spring Branch, 8685 US Hwy 281 North. 830-885-7256. casadelparqueartgallery.com
April 3, 2010
10am-3pm. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site, Park Road 52. Celebrate Easter with a traditional 1915 German farm family. Natural dyed Easter eggs, lamb cake and grass Easter nest can be seen as they would have been made by the early settlers. Experience the old-time traditions of friendship card giving and make your own to share. Accessible for the mobility, visually and hearing impaired. Donations gratefully accepted. 830-644-2252.
Saturdays
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive. Free. Donations welcome. 512-722-3390.
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. 512-847-8784. theoldoaksranch.com
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Events and more for Jan. 2012
 Boerne Performing Arts, Mardi Gras in Port Arthur, new condos in Dripping Springs, homes in the Hill Country, and more.
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