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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10am-4pm. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane. Austin Doll Collectors Society. The show features vendors selling dolls and doll-related items from rare antiques to modern collectibles. The club will sponsor a charity booth selling donated dolls and toys, with proceeds going to SafePlace and the Austin Children's Shelter.
Fees/Admission
Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
On the courthouse lawn, 500 Main Street. Sponsored by Bandera Business Association. Open to individual artists and craftsmen presenting original works and to farmers selling produce.
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.
Yett Memorial Park, 1813 S. US Hwy. 281. 42nd annual. Top 3 Chilis Qualify to Cook the 2012 Original Terlingua International Cook-Off. Visit website for registration form.
Contacts
Susie Higgins, 512-558-1321. Beck Fox, 512-327-3111. Kim Schofield, 512-560-8700.
Every 1st Saturday. Noon-3pm. Visit Buggy Barn Museum, 19151 Hwy 281 N., for noted knife thrower Mike "Alamo" Bainton, plus see the bowie knife collection, have a chuck wagon meal, enjoy Western music and entertainment, and have carriage rides.
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.
6pm. Under the oaks at Cibolo Nature Center. Boerne and San Antonio-area environmental, business, civic and social leaders will come together for the Cibolo Nature Center’s 17th annual gala.
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Contacts
Purchase tickets online or call 830-249-4616, ext 114.
5pm-1pm. 204 San Antonio St. 55th annual. Firefighters from across the state join in competition for Firefighter challenges. Weekend event also includes kids firefighter challenges, beauty pageant, BBQ cook off, live music, washer tournament, and 5K run. Tent, camper, and motorhome packages available.
10am-noon. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Rd. 4. Come hike with us every Saturday as we learn about the geology and cool rock formatuioons at various places in the park.
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!
9am-4pm. Landmark Inn State Historic Site, 402 East Florence St. Sponsored by the Friends of the Landmark Inn. 19th Century themed exhibits, displays and demonstrations of pioneer life. Dutch oven cooking, children's games, wine making, rope making.
Discover the rich German history of the Texas Hill Country during two free walking tours. Part of 2012 Kendall County Heritage Passport program. Downtown Historic District Walking Tour (1-2 pm or 2:15-3:15 pm) and Comfort Cemetery Walking Tour (1-2 pm or 2:15-3:15 pm). Sponsored by the Comfort Heritage Foundation.
7pm. Singing Water Vineyards. 316 Mill Dam Road. Harvest is over and it's time to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Enjoy an outstanding evening of food, wine and entertainment.
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Fees/Admission
$75 per person all inclusive (Limited Seating). Call for tickets.
Fri 6pm-midnight. Sat 10am-midnight. Sun 11am-6pm. 32nd annual. Oompah at its best. Help us celebrate one of Fredericksburg’s favorite festivals. Listed as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the US. German heritage with German food and drink, dance contests, music on three stages-all weekend, artisans, Kinderpark, souvenirs and more! Fun for the whole family! OkTUBAfest on Friday, Chicken Dance In Front of the Square on Saturday, 42 Tournament on Sunday.
Fees/Admission
$6 adults, kids under 12 $1, 2-day passes $10, and 3-day passes $15. (A fund-raiser for Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance).
Noon-8pm. Artisans at Rocky Hill, 234 West Main St. October’s First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg brings another fabulous opportunity to witness “art in action” with Artisans’ own clay artists. Join us for this wonderfully fun annual event and watch art come to life through hand-building, glazing, throwing (wheel work), carving, and more. Wines by Torre di Pietra will be served along with cheeses from the Amish Market.
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1281 Gruene Rd. This Americana event benefiting local charities features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All four days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine & food samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction.
Fees/Admission
Times & prices vary by day and event. Visit website.
5pm-12am. Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City. Ticket includes your meal, dance and door prize chance. Evening includes 50+ raffle items valued at over $13,000, huge silent auction, and live auction with 6 guns and great hunting trips. Raffle includes: rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment, camping & outdoor equipment and much more. You do not have to be present to win. Silent auction, door prizes, and live auction.
9am-6pm. M & J Lavender Farm, 2484 Round Mountain-Sandy Rd. Come and visit us as well as other lavender farms in the Johnson City area. Mitchell will be giving a lavender distillation demonstration around noon. Additional Lavender Farms participating in the Fall Lavender Trail are Becker Vineyard, Chantilly Lace Country Inn Bed & Breakfast, Restaurant and Lavender & Herb Farm and Rocking L Ranch.
Kerr Arts And Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. Sept. 6-Oct. 3: Photoquest 2012, photography competition featuring members of the Hill Country Camera Club - Avery Gallery. Sept. 6-Oct. 7: Quilts and Other Art Forms - Cornels Gallery. Visions 10, acrylic and watercolor paintings by 10 renowned local artists - Derby Gallery. Public reception for all exhibitions: Sept. 8, 1pm-3pm.
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. Open to any artist working in any medium who uses the "Plein Air" technique. Event will also feature demonstrations by well-known Plein Air artists, daily receptions, "quick draw" contests, awards, and an opportunity to exhibit their work (subject to jurying) for almost a month as part of KACC's Plein Air show.
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5pm. County Line Polo Arena, 2324 FM 150 East. Every Friday and Sunday afternoon, enjoy the equestrian sport of kings. 1st lesson on wooden demo horse (Woody) free. Lessons for Interscholastic High School, Collegiate and Private Adult Membership Available. Watch polo scrimmages free after the lessons.
Fees/Admission
Free lesson on wooden horse with mallet instruction by polo pro.
Marta Stafford Fine Art Gallery, 112 Main St. Sept. 15, 11am-5pm, Artist Richard Prather at the easel. Oct. 6, 3pm-5pm, Sculptor Pablo Solomon. Oct. 20, 11am-5pm, Peggy Kingsbury. Nov. 2, 6pm-8pm, Dia de los Muertos.
7pm. Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard, 24912 Singleton Bend E. Expand your palate with unique dishes expertly paired with quality Texas wines from Flat Creek Estate.
9am-4pm. Johnson Park, 405 Buena Vista Drive. More than 50 different garage sales in one location. Families, groups and organizations join together for a huge Garage Sale.
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10am-4pm. Love Creek Orchards. The Pumpkin Patch offers live entertainment, scarecrow building, hay maze, pumpkin painting, and more. Open every Saturday, Sunday & Monday in October (open for school tours during the week).
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.
February 4, 2012; March 3, 2012; April 7, 2012; May 5, 2012; June 2, 2012; July 7, 2012; August 4, 2012; September 1, 2012; October 6, 2012; November 3, 2012; December 1, 2012
3pm-4:30pm. 602 Creek #103 (at Walnut). Kids 6-11 years old to gather and learn basic decorating skills on cake, cupcakes, cookies and other sweet treats with themes corresponding to the next holiday or season!
10am-6pm. Aquarena Center, 921 Aquarena Springs Dr. San Marcos’ sacred springs reawaken when over one hundred Native American powwow dancers and participants arrive for the much anticipated Sacred Springs Powwow & Indian Market. The event is sponsored by local Native American nonprofit organization, Indigenous Cultures Institute. Indian Market with Native American arts, crafts, and food vendors. Food booths will include popular Native foods such as fry bread tacos, healthy buffalo burgers, roasted corn, turkey legs, barbecued meat, and buffalo stew. Arts and crafts include a large selection ranging from Southwest jewelry, pottery, moccasins, Native dolls, stone oil lamps, breast plates and other relic replicas, to fine art paintings, weavings, and sculptures.
Fees/Admission
Adults: $2 suggested donation, or 2 cans for the food bank. Free for elders, veterans, children, and students.
8am-5pm. 401 E. Hopkins. This family friendly festival will consist of a 5k fun run/walk, vendor booths, pet rescue booths, live entertainment, pet contests, kids activities, a silent auction and more! PALS aims to promote the adoption of shelter animals, raise awareness about responsible pet ownership and raise funds to provide free pet sterilization services to low-income individuals. The run will start at 8am and the festival kicks off at 10am and runs until 5pm.
January 7, 2012; February 4, 2012; March 3, 2012; April 7, 2012; May 5, 2012; June 2, 2012; July 7, 2012; August 4, 2012; September 1, 2012; October 6, 2012; November 3, 2012; December 1, 2012
8am-2pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 South Water St. Sponsored by the City of San Saba. First Saturday of each month. Vendors from across central Texas provide a shopping experience filled with antiques and collectibles, furniture, home decor, arts and crafts, jewelry, tools, produce, and much more. Make plans to visit historic San Saba.
Uvalde County Fairplex Arena. Rodeo specialty act by the One-Armed Bandit, John Payne Clown Comedy Show by Gizmo McCracken. Post rodeo concert/dance Saturday Night by Billy Mata and Texas Tradition.
Friday & Saturday nights, 8pm-10pm. Presented by The EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 FM 2325. Featuring some of the finest local and Austin classical actors, this show is sure to be a wonderful Halloween treat for everyone. Set in the mobster 1920s, the smoky, flapper atmosphere will entice all audiences, no matter how familiar with Shakespeare. The production features award-winning actors Aaron Alexander as Macbeth and Bridget Farias as Lady Macbeth. The show is directed by Jeff Hinkle, award-winning director from City Theatre, Austin.
Fees/Admission
Adults $15, Students $10, Groups of 10 or more $12.
10am-5pm. Wimberley Glassworks, 6469 Ranch Road 12. Wimberley Glassworks is proud to announce our latest concept in art glass lighting for fall 2012. Commemorating our appreciation of the 50th Anniversary of the Studio Glass Movement, Wimberley Glassworks has created a new style in recognition of the occasion.
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Gates open at noon. Cypress Creek Cafe, 320 Wimberley Square. Second annual. A celebration to boost breast cancer awareness, as well as raise funds for cancer patients in need in Hays County. Live music all day, silent auction, vendors, and more. Karen Nash, Kim Meeks & Her Bad Habits, Meagan Tubb, Jennifer B & The Groove Kings, Patricia Vonne, The Whiskey Sisters. Sponsored by CTMC WC, Community Action, Pink Heals, and TX ST CAMCO.
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.
Fri. & Sat., 8pm. Sun. 2:30pm. Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Rd. Based on the delightful fairy tale The Princess and the Pea, this musical comedy adaptation first opened in London in 1960 and later became a TV movie.
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Fees/Admission
$18, opening night $20; group rate for 10+ $16; $10 student rush at the door w/ student ID (not on opening night).
The Old Oaks Ranch, 601 Old Oaks Ranch Rd. Shop hours for crawl: Fri. & Sat. 8am-7pm, Sun. & Mon. 9am-6pm. Yarn Crawl Passports are on sale now. The Hill Country Yarn Crawl is an extrodinary opportunity to visit 10 fabulous yarn shops. Remember: no knitting and driving. Buses will depart from both San Antonio and Austin. Purchase your bus registration now as spots are limited.
January 7, 2012; February 4, 2012; March 3, 2012; April 7, 2012; May 5, 2012; June 2, 2012; July 7, 2012; August 4, 2012; September 1, 2012; October 6, 2012; November 3, 2012; December 1, 2012
Bandera Riverfest, Blanco Lavender Festival, Independence Day and Old Baldy in Wimberley, Kingsland Aqua Boom, Roots Music Series, and the Frio River Area.
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