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November 6, 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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November 6, 2010 X
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
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.
November 6, 2010
9am. Sponsored by the Family Council of the Bandera Rehab & Healthcare Center. Proceeds will be used to build an outdoor gazebo for the residents. Located on Hwy 1077 just off of Hwy 173 S.
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.
November 1-18, 2010
Adults and children students of Uptown Blanco Art Center present work in stained glass, mixed media, photography, oil painting, & clay.
November 6, 2010
9am-2pm. Soup and salad luncheon; arts, crafts, collectibles; plants; baked goods; canned goods; books; raffle items.
November 6, 2010
1pm-3pm. Here's your chance to find out what your antiques, fine art, or family heirlooms are worth, when Graduate Certified Appraiser, Carolyn Rankin, visits the Old Blanco County Courthouse, 300 Main St. Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, Carolyn will appraise your items and reveal the intriguing truths about your fascinating finds.
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, 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.
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.
November 6, 2010
10am-2pm. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. The Twenty Third annual South Texas All British Car Day. The site in conveniently located across from Ye Kendall Inn at Main and Blanco Streets. This British automobile extravaganza is sponsored by the San Antonio British Car Clubs, i.e. The South Texas Triumph Association, Alamo MG Association, The South Texas Austin Healey Club and the San Antonio Jaguar Club.
November 6-7, 2010
Kendall County Fairgrounds. 3 buildings, all inside, featuring some of the finest antique dealers in the southwest!
Saturdays
9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass.
November 6, 2010
9am-3pm. Fun annual event will include holiday gifts, children's booth, handmade crafts, second hand store, and baked items. This year the kids will have an area with games and a bouncer.
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!
November 6, 2010
9am. The Cherokee Booster Club will have its Second Anual Booster Skeet Shoot at Jason and Regina Randolphs place just off of Hwy. 16, south of Cherokee. Registration starts at 9am, the Skeet shoot starts at 10am. Expect a full day of great, food, music and hospitality.
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.
October 22, 2010-December 24, 2010
Barsana Dham Ashram (near Dripping Springs). Retreat features teachers from across Texas who represent many distinct styles of Yoga. Some classes are gentle and restorative; others are rigorous and will push you to your edges, and some are that delicate balance between. Classes are suitable for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced / teacher / aspiring teachers. Everyone is welcome! See website for more information about the retreat and for registration details.
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).
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.
October 21, 2010-December 4, 2010
11th annual. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Sun., 1pm-4pm. KACC Kerr Arts and Cultural Center. Unique, custom crafted furniture by prize winning Texas furniture makers.
October 31, 2010-November 20, 2010
10am-4pm for public, Floyd & Kathleen Cailloux Campus Activity Center, Schreiner University. Opening reception 3-5pm, Oct. 31.
July 3, 2010; August 7, 2010; September 4, 2010; October 2, 2010; November 6, 2010; December 4, 2010
10am-4pm. 14531 Ranch Road 1431 West. Held the first Saturday of each month. Antiques and vintage finds, artisan-crafted furniture and mirrors, home and garden elements, pure beeswax candles.
Saturdays
1pm-4pm. Farmer's Market. Michaelis Ranch, 3600 W FM 150. Come savor Local, Hill Country, and all-Texas foods!
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.
May 17, 2010-January 1, 2011
Life-sized, artistically rendered deer will be on display all about the Llano area.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
November 6, 2010
9am-3pm. Sponsored by the Marble Falls Noon Lions Club. Food, music, shopping, prizes.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
November 6, 2010
10am-4pm. Hill Country Alpacas, 858 Moffett Rd. 3rd annual. Open house at the farm. Meet the alpacas and learn more about these inquisitive, unique animals.
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.
October 29, 2010-November 7, 2010
178 Landa Park Dr. Ten day salute to sausage ... a unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun. Since 1961, families have come from near and far to sample tasty sausage, strudel, pretzels, potato pancakes and other German/Texas treats served up by fun-loving folks. Others come to polka and waltz to good ol' oompah music performed by more than 40 different groups. More come to visit with friendly Texans dressed in lederhosen and dirndls as a tribute to the community's reich German heritage. Everyone comes to have fun at Wurstfest!
November 6-7, 2010
Sat., 9am-6pm. Sun., 10am-5pm. Plano Centre. Two fun days of activities for everyone in the family, featuring all types of pets, pet products and services, pet entertainers, and more. Petting zoo, face painting, frisbee dogs, contests, amazing acro-cats.
November 6, 2010
Join Arveda on the move to end Alzheimer’s. Old Fish Hatchery.
November 6, 2010
Honor those who served. 8:30am breakfast. Parade at 10am. Downtown.
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.
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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P.O. Box 429, 714 4th St. #102, Blanco, TX 78606-0429
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