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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Mansfield Park, 2886 Hwy 16 N. An explosion of fun featuring teams competing to catch real live hogs in the arena at Mansfield Park. Arts & crafts, Barbecue cook-off, bicycle rally, and All Bike Rally Hill Country Run. Benefits Bandera County Public Library.
Fees/Admission
Adults $6, children 6-12 $3, kids 5 and under free. Free parking.
1pm-4pm. Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Western display and strolling musicians. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project.
6:30pm. Silver Sage Corral, 803 Buck Creek Dr. Come to jam, dance, or just listen to the music! Bring a dish for the pot luck and help yourself to a plate. Held monthly, January through October.
Uptown Blanco Courtyard, 317 Main. Presented by Blanco Performing Arts. Therese Honey, harpist. Abby Green, vocalist. An inspirational season of musical international incidents. Savor the sounds of our world-class musicians. Make it dinner and a concert at the outstanding Uptown Blanco Restaurant adjacent.
9am-11am. On the third Saturday of each month. Open to all ages. Whether you are experienced, or a first-time angler, come on out and catch some fish with us! We have the poles and the worms, and a fishing license is not required while on state park property.
8:30am. Join us for a morning of bird-watching. Bring your favorite breakfast, and meet at the wildlife viewing station. Led by a master naturalist, you will learn about local and migratory birds here in Blanco. Open to all ages, so come on out with the whole family. Be sure to bring your binoculars. If you do not have any, we have some to loan.
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.
9am-4pm. Old Blanco County Courthouse Square, 310 Main St. 3rd Saturday of the month March through November with a special Christmas Market Day in Dec.
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.
10am-5pm. Main Plaza. Market Days has become synonymous with great shopping in an outdoor setting with artists, craftsmen and vendors showing their creative talents and wares to the background music of some of Texas' best homegrown musicians. Jewelry, plants, collectibles, antiques, and more. Great food with a local flavor.
5pm-8pm. On Second Saturdays the galleries and "Other Walls" of Boerne host joint openings. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene. Park your car and take the free trolley to see the "Best Art East of Santa Fe."
10am-2pm. Main Plaza. This community focused event provides Kendall County families of all ages with the opportunity to enjoy and learn about local services and organizations that are available. There will be entertainment and a lot of fun available for the whole family at this event!
A coalition of Porsche enthusiasts including some Porsche Club of America’s members, the Lone Star 912 and the Early S registry have been gathering in the Texas Hill Country for more than 10 years. They enjoy scenic drives and the many attractions that the Hill Country has to offer. The rallye is open to all vintage Porsche model years up to 1973 with exceptions for special post 73 models.
1:30pm-3pm. Boerne City Lake Park. Children of all ages are welcome. Multiple hunts scheduled. Free activities. Co-hosted by the Boerne Parks & Recreation Department, Boerne Police Officers Assn & the Boerne YMCA.
10am-4pm. 700 E. Adams St. Museum will present a special interpretive program at 11am. A tour of the caboose, plus the Lehnis Heart of Texas Model Railroad Club will be working on the new permanent model railroad layout and will be available for questions.
5:30pm-10pm. The Depot Cultural Center. An evening of fun, food, and wine. 100% of the proceeds benefit the animals at the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center. Includes a live auction and a silent auction featuring over a hundred items. Live music by Sun Duo.
11am-7pm. Brownwood Coliseum. The Empty Bowls Project of Good Samaritan Ministries is a community-wide event to raise awareness for hunger both locally and internationally. For a donation only, diners choose a hand-painted ceramic bowl and enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread and water.
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Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Buda City Park, Main St & Garrison St. Vendors from around the state and country will show items such as candles, gourmet foods, jewelry, handcrafted wooden items, art, gifts, hand-crafted pottery, antiques & collectibles, metal art, herbs and flowering plants, photography and so much more.
Fees/Admission
Admission $3 (good for both days). $1 off with canned good.
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.
6pm-7pm. 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.
8am-10am. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Rd 4. Join us for a bird watching boat tour. Enjoy a light breakfast as we tool around the lake in our electric boat looking for feathered friends.
9am-4pm. Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson. Sponsored by the Highland Lakes Master Gardeners Assn, in conjunction with the Burnet Co. AgriLife Extension Service. Plants and supplies for every garden and so much more! Informative speakers, demonstrations, and a special children’s area.
Eagles Hall, 257 E. South St. 6pm free dance lesson, East Coast Swing. 7pm dancing to the music of the Moonlight Express Band. Theme is St. Patricks Day, dress is formal.
Fees/Admission
$30 per couple and memberships available. Call to reserve seat.
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!
4pm-7pm. Koenig Park. Enjoy a delicious all you can eat buffet of venison, catfish, shrimp boil, sausage, rabbit, chili, mountain oysters (calf fries), and BBQ wild hog. Plus a salad and fruit bar. Enjoy homemade wine courtesy of the Kempf brothers.
7:30pm-9:30pm. Corner of Houston Square and The Alsatian Restaurant, 1403 Angelo St. Join us as we host a special event that includes a ghost tour in the dark shadowy streets of HIstoric Castroville.
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7:30pm-9:30pm. Corner of Houston Square and The Alsatian Restaurant, 1403 Angelo St. We will take you to visit 10 haunted places in Historic Castroville where ghosts of children/the ghost of Catherine, Woman dressed in black, and a Civil War Soldier and 20 other ghosts continue to linger in a physical world and where strange events can be heard, seen and photographed.
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Hill Country Volkssportsverein. 5/10/15 km walk will emphasize the beauty of the Texas Hill Country in spring as well as showcase the Comfort Historic District.
Neals Lodges. Kevin Fowler, Randy Rogers, Cody Canada, Whiskey Meyers, Kyle Park, Turnpike Troubadours, Stoney Larue, Dub Miller, and more. Live music at Joe Jimmys during the day. Wild hog catching during the week.
18301 FM 1826. Raise college scholarship funds for deserving local graduating seniors and to honor the life of Coach Keith Tuck and Sandra Tuck's eldest daughter Brittany. The day-long event includes live music, dancing, silent and live auctions, bbq luncheon, bbq cook off and many fun activities for the family. Featured musicians include Honeybrowne, Brandon Jenkins, Texas Renegade, Chad Hudson, Michael Myers, The Jerry Martin Band and Jeff Whitehead.
7pm-11pm. 18315 FM 1826. Dinner, dancing, casino, and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the DS Education Foundation, supporting academic excellence in our school district.
8pm. A re-enactment of the founding of Fredericksburg and the ensuing peace treaty with neighboring Indians with the inclusion of the German fable of the “Easter Bunny."
Participating art galleries stay open until 8 pm so visitors can experience fine art and true Texas hospitality along with special art exhibits and artist demonstrations the first Friday of every month. Fine Art, Fine Wine, Fine Times! Please stop by the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center at 302 E. Austin to pick up the map of participating galleries.
Annual trail ride from Fredericksburg to Austin with nightly stops in Luckenbach, Stonewall, Johnson City, Blanco, Fisher, Wimberley and Driftwood. All welcome to join! Ride out at 9 am each morning. Visit website for more information.
Enjoy nightly concerts during Spring Break week. Most performances start at 8 pm and most are free--cover will be charged for some special shows. Please check the website for a complete list of entertainers, showtimes and cover charges.
10am-5pm daily. Enjoy a memorable getaway with the entire family and travel back in time. Demonstrations and hands-on activities for children and adults illustrating daily life in early Fredericksburg and Gillespie County including blacksmithing, spinning, rope making, storytelling and folk singing.
Bicycle tours of Gillespie County and surrounding areas with distances of 40/70/100 miles daily. Rolling hills and challenging terrain. Visit Hill Country towns like Harper, Doss, Luckenbach, Comfort and more. Headquarters at the Sunset Inn, 900 S. Adams. Rides start at 9 am daily.
10am-5pm. Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St. Enjoy a memorable getaway with the entire family and travel back in time. Demonstrations and hands-on activities for children and adults illustrating daily life in early Fredericksburg and Gillespie County including blacksmithing, spinning, rope making, storytelling and folk singing.
Fees/Admission
$5 for adults; $3 for students; children under 5 are free.
The National Museum of the Pacific War’s Pacific Combat Zone, 500 East Austin St., comes alive with tanks, flame thrower, uniformed actors and more. Presentations daily at 10:30am and 1pm and on Saturday at 3:30pm.
Fees/Admission
$7.50 adults; $5 students; under 6 free. Online reservations available and recommended.
Fri-Sat, 9am-6pm. Sun, 9am-4pm. Shop with over 350 vendors. You will find 6 barns and acres of antiques, collectiles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, candles, hunting accessories, jewelry, unique clothing, food and so much more. Relax iln the Biergarten while listening to live music.
10:30am. Pacific War Museum. 328 E Main St.. Bring the kids for a fun and educational time at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Past programs involved kite making, origami, scavenger hunt, grenade toss and bingo. No matter what the festivities your kids are going to enjoy it!
Daytime events include music, song, storytelling, magic and Native Americans. Evening events include a beer and wine reception with BBQ plate dinner and live music concert by Mike Blakely.
6:30pm. Hangar Hotel, 155 Airport Road. St. Patrick’s Day sock hop and 50's costume contest. Buddy & Beyond is a tribute to Buddy Holly and the history of rock ‘n roll.
6pm. Calling attention to world hunger – participants purchase a ceramic bowl hand-made by local artists which is then filled with delicious soup from local restaurants along with bread and water. Live music and silent auction as well.
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.
Registration: 7:30am. Run/Walk: 8:30am. Kid's Start: 9:30am. Hosted by New Braunfels Utilities. All proceeds help Communities in Schools purchase shoes for low-income school children.
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To celebrate the 177th anniversary of Texas independence, Gruene Historic District is throwing a Texas-sized celebration with special offers and special events.
10am-5pm. All products sold are made by the vendors themselves. Gruene Market Days are held on the third full weekend of each month, February through November, and the first weekend of December.
5pm-8pm. The Grapevine, Texas Wine Bar, 1612 Hunter Rd. Exclusive tasting event held monthly in The Grapevine’s outdoor garden and patio in scenic Gruene Historic District. Live tunes, food samplings, and prize giveaways will accompany the tastings and vary monthly.
7:30pm. By Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Illene Beckerman. A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black.
4pm-8pm. 213 N Nugent Ave. Wine, contemporary fine art, sculpture & photography. Artists reception featuring the newest pieces by many wonderful artists. A Smith Gallery Fine Art Photography and TASTE Wine+Art.
11am-10pm. Jones Brothers Park, 10301 Lakeside Drive. Come out and join us on the shores of Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country for a truly fun, entertaining and delicious event. Authentic cajun style food, live zydeco music, and more.
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Fees/Admission
Free to public. Fee for cook-off entry for teams.
Contacts
Lago Vista & Jonestown Chamber of Commerce, 512-267-7952, .
Feb. 16, 1pm-3pm, public reception for February shows. Meet the artists and enjoy great refreshments. Earth & Sky: J’Nil Jackson’s Hand-Built Ceramics. Dynamic, sculptural & functional new work. Forever: A collection of work by area artists. Multi-media artists strut their stuff.
2pm. Naturalist and trail expert Susan Sander gives comprehensive details about the flora and fauna along the River Walk. Meet at the Town Creek overlook.
2pm-3:30pm. To celebrate the day of the Irish, join RNC naturalist Susan Sander to find out what’s turning green along the trail. Sander helped plan the landscaping on the trail. No RSVP needed. Wear comfortable shoes and plan to make the 1-1/2 mile round trip.
11:30am-1:30pm. Interested individuals who know about the healing powers of plants that are native to this area, or persons wanting to know about them, meet to discuss those plants and herbs that have healing powers. Meeting includes a potluck meal. After the meal, gardeners go out to the community garden to tend the native medicinal plants. January focus is agarita. This group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month.
9am-4pm (June through September, 9am-3pm). Fourth Saturday of every month, except in December when a special Christmas Market is held on the third Saturday. Kerr County Courthouse Square (700 Main Street). Join growers, artists, craftspeople, and food producers who operate a pet-friendly, child-friendly open air market on the grounds of the beautiful Kerr County Courthouse Square.
10am-5pm. Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 South W.S. Young Dr. Join us to celebrate the fine arts in the free day-long Killeen Salutes the Arts Event, where you can enjoy the works of professional artists, authors and illustrators in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.
Hays Performing Arts, 979 Kohler's Crossing Rd. Featuring the winners of the 2012 Young Artists Competition. Brian Kang, a 12-year-old form Hector P. Garcia Middle School will be playing the violin and performing Praeludium and Allegro by Fritz Kreisler. Tabitha Hoxie, a-16-year old homeschooled junior, will perform Max Bruch Violin Concerto, G Minor - Opus 26, first movement. Tyler Neufer, a 17-year-old senior at Canyon High School will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 3 in E flat Major, second and third movements.
22nd annual Peleton Bike Race. Watch as hundreds of cyclists race around the “Teardrop Loop” of Highland Lakes Drive and Boggy Ford each day, 8am-4pm. Food, drinks, face painting and a bouncy house for the kids. Community Kid Fun Ride on Saturday at 3:45 right after the pro race finish.
Experience new food and make new friends. Each dinner features four amazing courses paired with new and past vintage Flat Creek Estate wines (some featured wines may only be available at the dinner).
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Every First Friday of the month in Mason, the community takes to the streets and studios of the Historic Mason Square and side streets to celebrate the local arts, to wine and dine and to hear music throughout the town.
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5pm-8pm. Every first Friday of the month in Mason, the community takes to the streets and studios of the Historic Mason Square and side streets to celebrate the local arts, to wine and dine and to hear music throughout the town.
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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.
2pm. Regular Sunday afternoon extravaganza featuring everyone's favorite local legend Al Barlow. Phun and phabby times at the phantastic Phoenix. Cold beer, great food, weekly guests, friendly atmosphere, good times.
9am-noon. Hosted by New Braunfels Puppy Playland, trying to create a dog park in our town. A fun 3K dog walk/run with band, agility set, booths, and activities until noon.
6pm-7:30pm. Families can dye, design and decorate eggs at design and decoration stations. Cascarones instruction will also be held for those who want to learn the Mexican art of confetti egg making!
Fees/Admission
$2 fee. All ages. Bring a dozen hardboiled eggs. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.
8pm Weekly rodeo at the BR Lighting Ranch, 818 FM 1283, featuring bull riding, steer riding, calf roping, barrel racing, mutton busting, and more, plus high-diving aqua mules.
3pm-9pm. Sabinal City Park. Every year the event has been organized by the Sabinal Lions Club. This event brings together the best of this region in tow day of festivity. It offers a variety of fun and entertainment including: wild hog chasing, arts and crafts, games and rides, and plenty of good food.
5pm-9pm. Dick's Classic Garage Car Museum, 120 Stagecoach Trail. Got a classic car? Bring it. Don't have one? Bring yourself! Dick's Cruise In Night is open to everyone! Every 3rd Saturday. So join us as we take a step back in time.
4pm-7pm. Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University. David Mairs, Music Director. Young Artist Competition Winner, Voice. Verdi: Overture from La forza del destino. Wagner: Three excerpts from Die Meistersinger. Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana. Respighi: Pines of Rome.
Fees/Admission
Reserved: $30; General Admission: $25 adult; $20 over 62, active military, college; $5 18 and under.
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.
Five separate routes of 10-mile-family, 30, 42, 62 and 85-miles throughout the scenic Texas Hill Country. As in the previous years, Luci Baines Johnson will lead a tour of the historical landmarks on the ranch. The rides will start on the LBJ Ranch air strip, in quick succession beginning at 9am and the tour of the ranch will start at 2:30pm.
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Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Historic Train Depot, 201 S. Elm. 4 music stages, folk dancers, cloggers, food & beer, arts & crafts, 150 street vendors, antique shops, carnival rides, kinderfest, bicycle rally, fireworks. Alex Meixner Band, Alpenfest, Das Ist Lustig, Chris Rybak, more. Strolling music makers and entertainers.
Fees/Admission
Free shuttle, admission, parking. Carnival arm band $15.
First United Methodist Church, 301 North High St. The Sahawe Indian Dancers are members of Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 181 in Uvalde. The Ceremonials feature dances of the Southwest Pueblos in a 2 hour program. Dances from the Taos, Hopi, Santa Clara and San Juan Pueblos are presented. The elaborate costumes, songs, dances, history and folklore are enjoyed by audiences of all ages. They will perform 3 times each weekend, and it is a show to watch that is sure to be enjoyed by all ages.
Fees/Admission
Adults $6. Children 4-11 & seniors $3. Children under 4 and uniformed boy or girl scouts free.
9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St. Tree shaded park along the banks of the quiet Leona River provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of shopping, music, and great food. Vendors provide an incredible variety of arts and crafts, plants, wearables, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, and much much more! Bring the family, sit back, and enjoy the area's favorite musical talent, eats, and bargains.
7pm-4pm. 601 FM 2325. First Saturday of the month from March through December. The oldest outdoor market in the Texas Hill Country and the second-largest in the state. We feature over 475 booths of everything you can't live without. Come stroll our tree-shaded paths, listen to live music and shop to your heart's content.
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.
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.
6:30pm-9pm. Linda's Fine Foods, 500 FM 2325. Paula Held, an Austin-based songwriter performs, and showcases a variety of local and Austin-based musicians during the break. Local musicians frequently drop by to sit in.
8pm. Katherine Anne Porter School, 515 FM 2325. Join The Rep Theatre as we explore the question: How far would you go to get your kid into the right college? Richard Dresser tries to answer the question in hilarious and shocking new ways in his comedy. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. March 1-16. Seating is limited, so reservations are strongly suggested.
Fees/Admission
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Call to reserve your seat.
Fri-Sat 7:30pm. Sun 2:30pm. By Arthur Miller. Directed by Aaron Johnson. An American classic and winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, “Salesman” has also been honored three times as Best Revival in its returns to Broadway.
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4pm-7pm. Eight to ten art galleries stay open late in and around Wimberley Square. Open 4pm to 7pm with wine, cheese, nibbles and lots of original art from the Hill Country. Look for the banners, stop at any gallery and get a map for the trail.
10am-2pm. King Feed, 14210 Ranch Road 12. All available dogs have been fully vetted; they are heartworm negative, micro chipped and they have been spayed or neutered. Puppies have been vetted, dewormed and had their shots. If you adopt a puppy from us, WAG Rescue provides a spay/neuter voucher through Emancipet.
10:15am. Fourth Wednesdays at the Visitors Center, 14100 Ranch Road 12. Come on out for a social whether you are new to the area or just wanting to meet new friends. The group is open to new & old residents--anyone that would like to be in a social fun group.
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.
