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June 2010 Events
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June 12, 2010
Bo Porter, 1pm-4pm. Hilltown, 7:30pm in the Beer Garden.
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June 19, 2010
8pm. Dance in the the Dance Hall to Sam Bentley Band, Country Dance Band.
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Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
Fees/Admission Free.
Website
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.
Fees/Admission $7; free for kids 5 and under.
Contacts 830-796-3628.
Website
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.
Fees/Admission $25.
Contacts 800-292-5134.
Website
June 2, 2010; July 7, 2010; August 4, 2010
7:30pm. Silver Sage Corral, 803 Buck Creek. Put an end to constant dieting and lose weight for good. Attend this free, informative workshop aimed to teach you to understand your relationship with food and what that tells you about your life in general. Learn to make practical, simple changes in the way you eat that will make you look and feel your best! Facilitated by Leah Lund, Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Part 1, June 2, Set Your Intention for Your Relationship with Food. Part 2, July 7, Wise Wellness: A Woman’s Guide. Park 3, August 4, A Mom’s Guide to Providing Healthy Meals.
Contacts RSVP with .
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Thursdays, ending October 7, 2010
10am-11:30am. Blanco State Park, Park Road 23. Early exposure to and good experiences in nature are key to a child's future relationship and stewardship of our natural resources. This class is a relaxed and inviting experience for parents and young children (age 1-5) to enjoy nature together (no more than three children per adult please). Activities will include walks, meeting plant and animal friends and hearing stories. Parents will remain with children for entire class and should dress themselves and their child for outside activities. Check at Park Headquarters for directions to class location.
Contacts 830-833-4333.
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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.
Contacts 830-833-1579.
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Fridays
2pm-5pm. Tour at 4pm. 231 San Saba Ct..
Contacts 830-833-2534.
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June 1-30, 2010
Special lavender events the whole month of June. All local lavender farms are open every weekend, with two farms featured on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th weekends.
Contacts Blanco Chamber of Commerce, 830-833-5101, .
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June 8-10
Friday, noon-6pm. Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, 10am-4pm. Tour lavender farms around Blanco. Visit the Lavender Market on the Old Blanco County Courthouse Square, 300 Main St., for vendor booths, music, wine and gourmet tent, and speakers' pavilion.
Contacts Blanco Chamber of Commerce, 830-833-5101, .
Website
June 12-13, 2010
On June 12, Art Demonstrations, 11am-6pm: Painting, Pottery & Card-making. Activities for Children, 11am-4pm: Face Painting & Art Demonstrations. On June 13, art gallery is open 11am-5pm.
Contacts 830-833-2514.
Website
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.
Fees/Admission 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.
Contacts 830-438-2656.
Website
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.
Fees/Admission No charge.
Contacts 210-854-1116.
Website
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.
Contacts 830-249-9511.
June 9, 2010; June 11, 2010; June 16, 2010; June 18, 2010; June 23, 2010; June 25, 2010; June 30, 2010; July 2, 2010; July 9, 2010; July 14, 2010; July 16, 2010; July 21, 2010; July 23, 2010; July 28, 2010; July 30, 2010; September 15, 2010; September 22, 2010; September 29, 2010; October 20, 2010; October 26, 2010; November 3, 2010; December 1, 2010; December 3, 2010; May 4, 2011; May 18, 2011; May 19, 2011
5pm-7:30pm. The Enchanted Springs Ranch, 242 Hwy 46 West. Chuck wagon dinner with live entertainment! Reservations required. Plan your arrival around 5pm where you will be greeted by our Cowboys and Woodrow, the longhorn steer. As you stroll through town, you will experience a feeling of being transported back in time. A tractor pulled wagon will take you through our Wild Animal Park to see longhorn cattle, zebras, reindeer, and many other exotics. Live western music will play throughout the night and while you are eating you will enjoy a variety of entertainment. Dinner includes barbeque brisket, sausage, potatoes, beans, bread and a dessert. Complimentary water, iced tea, and coffee are provided along with a cash beer and wine bar. Please come and join us for an experience you will never forget!
Fees/Admission $29.50 plus tax for adults. $19.00 plus tax for kids under 12. Kids under 3 are free.
Contacts 830-249-8222, ext. 202, or .
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June 26, 2010
7pm. Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe, 401 South Main. The Guadalupe Valley Poetry Celebration seeks to bring together the poetic voices of Central and South Texas. The Youth, the Cowboys, the Academics, the Avant-Garde, the Unheard Poets of Texas, you are invited to historical Boerne to participate and support our art. Join with us and support the Boerne Public Library Foundation. Presented by Atonal Press & the Bear Moon Bakery and Cafe.
Contacts 830-816-2327
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Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass.
Contacts 325-646-1422.
June 3-5, 2010
Thurs. at the Depot Plaza, 600 E. Depot St.; Fri. & Sat., at the Brownwood Coliseum, 500 East Baker St. RV spots available. See website for complete schedule.
Fees/Admission Thurs. $5, Fri. $10, Sat. $15. A three day pass, $25.
Contacts Charlotte Parrack, 325-647-9582, .
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June 4-5, 2010
Riverside Park. Come join us "In the Heart of Texas" and enjoy one of the best Open Car Shows in the State of Texas! 350 cars expected this year. Poker Run, Car Show and Cruise. Air Slide and Bounce Room for the younger children and the usual car show games: Burnout Contest, Panty Dash, Header drop, Tire Toss, Washers, and Horseshoes. Vendors and Swap Meet. Bring your street rods, muscle cars, sports cars, classic, race cars, imports, trucks, motorcycles, and antique tractors!
Contacts Donnie Seale, 325-642-2101. Paul Peck, 325-642-7118, .
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June 26, 2010
9am-3pm. Riverside Park. Great fun for all ages. Come out for the fun and to help out Good Samaritan Ministries.
Contacts 325-643-2273, .
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Mondays
9:30am–10:30am. Buchanan Arts & Crafts Gallery, 17534 E. Hwy. 29.
Fees/Admission Free.
Contacts 512-793-2858.
June 3, 2010
5 pm. Join the Downtown Buda Merchants’ Group as they take you back to the era of caravans, the majestic castles of sultans, and extravagant parties with their Arabian Nights in Buda theme on Thursday, June 3, from 5–9 pm. Come stroll through the unique antique and specialty shops, while enjoying food from downtown restaurants. Festivities include performances of the Dessert Passion Middle Eastern Dance Company.
Contacts 512-312-0084.
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.
Website
June 8-9
Burnet County Fairgrounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Dr. 2nd weekend in June. Produced by the Cadillac Rodeo Company and brings in contestants from all over Texas. In addition to the thrills of Bull Riding, Bronc Bustin', Roping, and Steer Wrestling, the event will have Mutton Bustin', Calf Scramble and the Rodeo Queens contest. Friday night performance will be followed by a dance/band featuring Tejano and Mexican music, with the Saturday performance to be followed by country/western dance/band.
Fees/Admission Admission $10 for 12 years and up.
Contacts For more information or to buy tickets: 830-693-4000, .
June 2
8am. This year we will have a simple group paddle that will end at Riversounds in Castell. Our mission is helping people during chemotherapy right here in the Texas Hill Country. A focus on helping those with cancer and its impact on family and quality of life.
Fees/Admission Call to register.
Contacts 512-217-4596.
Website
Saturdays
9am-2pm. Alsace Tan & Salon, 503 US Highway 90 W. Featuring fresh locally grown vegetables and fruit both organic and farm grown. Don't miss the blackberries and blueberries!
Contacts 830-538-9141.
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.
Contacts 830-995-3368, 210-422-4869.
Website
April 10, 2010; May 8, 2010; June 19, 2010; November 13, 2010; March 26, 2011
7pm. Comfort Meet Market, 714 High Street. Based in Comfort, the Deer In The Headlights Variety Show features a group of talented performers in the venues of music, poetry, and comedy, featuring such characters as “Ritawanda.” This new amateur theater group features family-oriented entertainment.
Fees/Admission $15 at the door.
Contacts 830-995-3602.
Website
June 5, 2010
If you're in Corpus on Saturday, June 5, you can catch a 10am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the South Texas Music Walk of Fame. The annual event unveils the newest stars added to this lovely, privately funded tribute to the area's music makers. This year, one of the Hill Country's favorite sons is getting inducted. Mike Blakely does his ranching in the Hill Country, but he did his growing up in South Texas. He will perform during the ribbon cutting, then sign his newest book at Surf Club Records at noon. Other inductees this year include Terri Hendrix, Michael O'Connor, Geronimo Trevino, Agapito Zuniga and Ponty Bone. Geronimo will also do a book signing and performance in the shop, the other artists will perform that night at the Executive Surf Club. All just one block from the bay in the beautiful courtyards of the WaterStreet Market.
Contacts 361-881-8480.
Website
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).
Fees/Admission Free parking.
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June 25-27, 2010; April 14-21
Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Wesley Gallery, 27008 RR 12, 1/2 mile south of Hwy 290 West. See original quilting, weaving, sewing, felting, knitting, dying, crocheting, embroidery, papermaking, sculpture, wall art, garment design and accessories from the Austin Fiber Artists organization. There will be a series of demonstrations on the first two days. So come see and enjoy their unique arts and speak with the artists. Refreshments served Saturday and Sunday.
Contacts 888-806-0678.
Website
Thursdays
4pm-7pm. Kinderall, W. Austin and N. Crockett. Live music, prepared foods at the Market Cafe and more.
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June 5, 2010
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St. The Admiral Nimitz Foundation and the National Museum of the Pacific War will host films in commemoration of the Battle of Midway, WWII.
Fees/Admission Movies are free with admission into the museum.
Contacts 830-997-8600.
Website
May 15, 2010; June 5, 2010
10am-2pm. Pioneer Museum/Vereins Kirche, 325 W. Main St. "Children's Games and Toys" with musician, folklorist and story teller Lee Haile. Free with regular museum admission.
Contacts 830-990-8441.
Website
June 6, 2010
8am. Roadways in Gillespie County, Fredericksburg. The Fredericksburg Road Race is a Texas Bicycle Racing Association-sanctioned ride. It starts out at 8am in Doss at the Doss Community Center, 20 miles from Fredericksburg. This day-long cycling event benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is held along beautiful scenic roadways outside Fredericksburg.
Fees/Admission $25.
Contacts Lisa with Hill Country Bicycle Works, 830-990-2609.
Website
June 13, 2010
Tin Star Ranch, 456 Tin Star Rd. A non-competitive walking event for the entire family, with dogs on leashes welcome. As you walk the country roads, enjoy the old western town for which Tin Star Ranch is famous.
Fees/Admission This event is free, unless you are seeking volkssport's credits, then the cost is $3.
Contacts 830-685-3873.
Website
March 13-14, 2010; April 17-18, 2010; May 29-30, 2010; June 19-20, 2010; November 13-14, 2010; March 12-13, 2011
10:30am, 1pm, 3:30pm. National Museum of the Pacific War, 328 East Main St. The program demonstrates weapons and strategies that were vital in the struggle for dominance in the Pacific theater in World War II. Re-enactors use landing craft, tanks, explosive charges, and even a flamethrower to explain and illustrate the equipment and tactics used by the American Army and Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army forces in WWII. The mock battle represents one such battle—the deadly struggle for island of Tarawa.
Fees/Admission $5 for adults, $3 for students. Free for children under age 6 and World War II veterans.
Contacts 830-997-8600.
Website
June 19, 2010
10am and 1pm. 325 W. Main St. A special afternoon tea with activities for grandparents, parents and children aged 4-10.
Fees/Admission Admission is $10 per person and includes museum admission. Reservations recommended.
Contacts 830-997-2835.
Website
June 25, 2010-July 11, 2010
1668 Highway 87 South. Join the Fredericksburg Theater Company as they celebrate another season. FTC's production will be Roald Dahl's musical "Willy Wonka". Don't miss this timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir to his candy factory. All performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
Contacts 830-997-3588.
Website
April 25, 2010; June 27, 2010; June 26, 2011; July 24, 2011; April 15
6:30pm-8pm. Marktplatz. Stephanie Urbina Jones. Come listen, dance, or both. Bring your chairs, eats and drinks.
Fees/Admission Free.
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.
Website
June 8, 2010; June 15, 2010; June 22, 2010; June 29, 2010; July 6, 2010
8:30pm-11pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. It wouldn’t be summertime without popular rock-a-billy band Two Tons of Steel holding court in Gruene Hall every Tuesday evening. If you haven't caught Two Ton fever yet, grab your dancing shoes and get ready.
Contacts 830-629-5077.
Website
June 2, 2010
2pm-4pm. Ballroom at the Yacht Club, Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Circle North. Hill Country Community Theatre presents “Remembering the Reagans," a talk by Linda Faulkner, Nancy Reagan’s White House Social Secretary. Benefits HCCT’s Community Outreach.
Fees/Admission $25.
Contacts 830-693-2474.
Website
Thursdays
Silver K Cafe Starlight Room, 209 E. Main, 7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer.
Fees/Admission No cover charge.
Contacts 830-868-2911.
Website
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.
Contacts 830-868-2500.
Website
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.
Website
June 26, 2010
9am. Now in its 5th Year! Tractors 1965 and before (Nebraska Test Book). All engines welcome. Food, vendors, horseshoes, washer pitchin', kids' tractor pull. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place and Best in Show Plaques.
Fees/Admission $5 gate fee.
Contacts 830-868-2809. For vendor information: 830-868-7614 or 830-868-2510.
June 12-13, 2010
Rio Bonito Ranch, 5309 Rio Bonito Ranch Rd. Part of a Guiness World Record Attempt at the Largest Trail Ride. All proceeds from the Sunday ride go directly to Texas horse rescues. Join up on www.ACTHA.us.
Contacts Barb, 210-722-1446.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Farmer's Market. Michaelis Ranch, 3600 W FM 150. Come savor Local, Hill Country, and all-Texas foods!
Contacts 512-268-2241.
Website
June 3-6, 2010
5pm-11pm. Presented by Word of Life Church and Century 21 Shows. Word of Life Sports Field, 400 Old Post Rd. One of Kyle's Biggest Carnivals. Over 20 carnival rides, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
Contacts 512-268-0700.
Website
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.
Website
June 5, 2010; July 17, 2010; July 31, 2010; August 14, 2010; August 28, 2010; September 11, 2010; September 23-24, 2010
Presented by Thunderhill Raceway, 24801 IH-35 South. Gates open at 4pm. Dr. Danger Stunts Presents Rollergirl Daredevil Stunts Spectacular & Stock Car Racing Event.
Contacts 512-507-1486.
Website
May 2, 2010; June 6, 2010; August 1, 2010; September 25, 2010; April 3, 2011; May 1, 2011; June 5, 2011; July 3, 2011; August 7, 2011; September 4, 2011
2pm-5pm. Claiborne Kyle Log House (2400 S. Old Stagecoach Rd., County Road 136). The Claiborne Kyle Log House was originally constructed in 1850 for Colonel Claiborne Kyle and his wife Lucy Bugg and their family. The Log House is open the first Sunday of every month through October and is a opportunity to learn about the historic home.
Thursdays
7pm. The Badu House, 601 Bessemer Ave. Mike Blakely & WC Jameson. Featuring a special guest each week.
Contacts 325-247-2238.
Website
May 1, 2010-September 17, 2010
Calling all artists for the third annual sale and show. Show is semi-juried.
Fees/Admission Space is $10; no fee to the public.
Contacts Robin Chiesa, 325-247-4963.
Website
May 17, 2010-January 1, 2011
Life-sized, artistically rendered deer will be on display all about the Llano area.
Contacts Robin Chiesa, 325-247-4963.
Website
June 4-5, 2010
8pm with dance to follow. The Llano County Rodeo Arena is located west of Llano on Ranch Road 152. The parade will be Saturday morning. Boy Scout Troop 301 will be hosting the 27th Annual BBQ Lunch following the parade on the Courthouse Square. 2nd Annual Llano River Cow Horse Club Cutting Competition (Open, Non Pro, Ranch) will also be on Saturday at 9am at the arena.
Contacts 325-247-5354.
Website
June 25-26, 2010
8pm. Llano Rodeo Arena. Sponsored by Cross and Spurs Cowboy Church and Tres Rios Silver. Barrels, poles, breakaway roping, ribbon roping, calf roping, goat tying, calf riding, steer riding and bull riding. The age categories 8-under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19. All events have fees and all the fees go to the nightly jackpot. Books open at 6:30pm each night. Negative coggins required. A cowboy church service at 7:15pm each night behind the chutes. All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl buckles donated by Tres Rios Silver.
Contacts Ken, 325-423-0539 or Johnny, 325-248-3366.
Website
June 19, 2010
10am. Enjoy great cars, a silent auction, live music and family fun. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
Contacts 830-997-3224.
Website
June 20, 2010
Noon. Enjoy this all day tribute to Waylon Jennings, as well as all fathers.
Fees/Admission Admission is a $10 donation, which will benefit the diabetes program at the Good Samaritan Center.
Contacts 830-997-3224.
Website
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
Contacts 830-798-2157.
Website
Tuesdays
7pm. River City Grille, 700 1st St. Mike Blakely & Larry Nye co-host. Each week features a special guest.
Contacts 830-798-9909.
Website
June 15-17
Downtown. Build it, bring it, race it. Father's Day Weekend Tradition!
Contacts 830-385-9289.
Website
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
Contacts 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878.
Website
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.
Contacts 830-629-2223.
Website
June 2-29, 2010
10am-5pm. 239 W. San Antonio St. Hosted by The New Braunfels Art League during the month of June. This will be a very high caliber exhibit, and you're invited! The gallery is open daily Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm.
Contacts 830-629-8022.
Website
June 26, 2010
Whitewater Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306. Jefferson Starship, performing the music of Jefferson Airplane. Canned Heat. Big Brother & The Holding Co., performing the music of Janis Joplin. Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten. Hosted by the legendary Country Joe McDonald.
Contacts 830-964-3800.
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
June 2, 2010
6:30pm until the colors fade. Rockport Center for the Arts, 901 Navigation Circle. Red, White & Blue by the Bay. Join us in celebrating the Art Center's 41st Anniversary. Honoring Shirley Blackman. Live auction, big board, silent auctions.
Fees/Admission $100 per person and reserved tables available from $1,000. Reservations required.
Contacts 361-729-5519.
Website
June 5, 2010
Get your cameras ready and get some great tips for outdoor photography. This hike is timed perfectly for submittal of photos to the Naturescapes photo contest. Hosted by San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. For directions to Ringtail Ridge, visit smgreenbelt.org/SMNaturalAreas.htm. For more information on the Naturescapes photo contest, visit us at smgreenbelt.org.
Contacts .
June 12, 2010
11:30am. Join us, bring the kids, and get a great tour of the grounds at the San Marcos Nature Center, and hike he beautiful natural areas nearby for National Get Outdoors Day. Hosted by San Marcos Greenbelt.
Contacts .
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June 12-13, 2010; June 10-11, 2011
Parade starts at 10am. on Sat. at 8th and Commerce. Gates open 5:30pm. Concession open 6pm. Rodeo, 7pm. Mutton Bustin', Pecan Sack Race, Ranch Bronc Riding. Dance Saturday Night, 9pm-1am. Come dance under the stars. The All American Cowgirl Chicks play both nights. After the rodeo Saturday night, there will be a dance at the rodeo arena featuring Mark Scott and the Southern Comfort Band. Come join us for the parade. Everyone enjoys a Texas town parade.
Fees/Admission Adults $10, kids (12 and under) $5, military free.
Contacts 325-372-5141.
Website
June 5, 2010
Sisterdale Saloon, 1209 Sisterdale Rd. Benefits the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Dept. Live music with Transistordale and the Lloyd Bonnan Band.
Contacts 830-431-0050.
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.
Contacts 830-885-7256.
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.
Thursdays, ending August 31, 2010
6:30pm-8pm. LBJ State Park & Historic Site, 199 State Park Road 52. Come learn the outdoor sport of archery. This event is open to all youth ages seven and up. It is held every Thursday evening during the months of July and August. Equipment will be supplied.
Contacts 830-644-2252.
Website
June 2; July 14
9pm. LBJ National Historical Park. LBJ Park continues its popular summer movie series with classic films. Presented on a giant outdoor screen with professional sound. All showings are set for Saturday nights at 9pm with a rain date on the next (Sunday) night. The public can drive onto the LBJ Ranch beginning at 7:30pm. Bring lawn chairs or quilts for seating comfort. June 2, The Grapes of Wrath. July 14, Marooned.
Fees/Admission Free entry and refreshments.
Contacts 830-868-7128, extension 244 or 231.
Website
June 12, 2010
6pm-9pm. Pedernales Cellars, 2916 Upper Albert Rd. Music by Bill Nash. Come have a glass of wine on our patio, listen to some great music and take in the scenery!
Fees/Admission Free admission.
Contacts 830-644-2037.
Website
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.
Contacts 512-847-8784.
Website
Saturdays
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive.
Fees/Admission Free. Donations welcome.
Contacts 512-722-3390.
Wednesdays
3pm-6pm. A year-round, producer-only farmers' market located in the thrift store parking lot, 14050 Ranch Road 12. Open every Wednesday, rain or shine.
March 11, 2010; March 25, 2010; April 8, 2010; April 22, 2010; May 13, 2010; May 27, 2010; June 10, 2010; June 24, 2010; July 8, 2010; July 22, 2010; August 12, 2010; August 26, 2010; September 9, 2010; September 23, 2010; October 14, 2010; October 28, 2010; November 11, 2010
7pm-9pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Hosted by Oda Lisa at Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, 14200 Ranch Road 12. Features poetry, music, and open mic performances.
Fees/Admission Please bring a donation of canned food for Crisis Bread Basket for admission.
Contacts 512-847-6215
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June 12, 2010; August 7, 2010; June 11, 2011
What is Shammies 'N Koozies? It's riding your bike in the beautiful Texas hill country. It's taking a load off for some music and Texas BBQ. It's relaxing and floating the Guadalupe River with your friends and family. Shammies ‘N Koozies begins with a 45- or 65-mile, fully-supported bike ride that starts at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12, and takes you through beautiful Texas hill country to the finish at the Rockin' R River Rides venue in New Braunsfels. At the finish, you’ll enjoy some Texas BBQ meal, and then grab a toob take a relaxing float down the Guadalupe river. The experience is hassle free. You’ll check your bag full of "float gear" at the start venue in the morning and it will be waiting at the finish for you. Once you have finished the floating, you and your bike (if you select the shuttle option) will be transported back to the starting venue.
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