Favorable fall and winter conditions, along with no late killing frosts or harsh thunderstorms, have resulted in the best peach crop in years in the Texas Hill Country. Gillespie Country produces approximately 40% of the peaches grown in Texas, but more importantly, the peaches harvested in the Hill Country are known for truly exceptional taste and quality. Read More

Richard Myers can be described simply as an artist for the ages, primarily because his work spans over thousands of years. Richard is what is known as a ‘Lithic’ artist, meaning he replicates ancient artifacts for museums and collectors all over the world. If you need to restore a fossil, replicate a stone-age arrowhead or obtain a painted buffalo hide like one discovered at an ancient site, Richard’s your man. Read More

Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker were inspired to grow lavender and commercially produce products while traveling in Provence, France. As they were touring the wineries, they noticed the beautiful rows of lavender growing. They felt the climate and terrain was similar to the Texas Hill Country. In 1998, the Beckers planted 3 acres of lavender at the winery, began commercially producing lavender soaps and other products, and started the annual Lavender Fest. This year at the Becker Vineyards 12th ... Read More

Since around 1996, the best steaks in Fredericksburg can be found at Catfish Haven. Serving a variety of fish and hand-cut steaks, Catfish Haven is the place to go when you have a craving for awesome food. Current owners, Clay and Nora Meadows, purchased the restaurant in July of 2008, bringing over twenty years of experience in the business with them. Read More

My Grandpa Bell and my Dad brought my first horse to the farm from the “glue factory.” In those days, old, sick, or homeless horses were sent there or their meat was used for dog food. When they came up in that old rusty trailer and I saw that big black horse, I just thought she was the most beautiful horse in the world! Read More

The Hill Country Film Festival kicks off its inaugural three-day celebration of independent film and filmmakers on Thursday, April 22 at 6pm, with the screening of the award-winning feature film documentary, “Official Rejection.” A festival favorite, “Official Rejection” documents the exploits of a group of filmmakers as they attempt to introduce their independent feature, “Ten ‘til Noon” into the world of film festivals. Read More

Join the Fredericksburg Theater Company as they celebrate another season. FTC’s production will be this five time Tony Award winning musical “The Man of La Mancha,” based on the 1505 novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. A special performance is set for Feb. Read More

The Fredericksburg Rockhounds open their 41st Annual Hill Country Gem and Mineral Show to the public on Saturday, January 16, at 9 AM. The show closes for the night at 6 PM and opens again on Sunday from 10 AM until 5 PM. This event will be inside the Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, about two miles south of downtown Fredericksburg on Highway 16. Read More

It’s nearly that time of year again in Fredericksburg. The annual Windows on Texas music festival is coming up this month, presented by Riba Foods’ Arriba! Salsa (www.ribafoods.com) and Texas Rebel Radio Network (www.texasrebelradio.com). For the past seven years, this four day music festival and industry conference has showcased some of the best emerging talent in Texas. Read More

Artisans at Rocky Hill, located in Fredericksburg, Texas, has represented the serenely beautiful kinetic sculptures of Ralph Moresco for over 4 years. Ralph's unique and soothing copper wind spirals are each individually hand-built using copper, stainless steel and brass. The kinetic movement of his spirals is constant due to his fine craftsmanship, which is in tune with even the gentlest of breezes. When visiting Artisans, a trip to the lovely sanctuary of a courtyard is a must! Read More

The holiday season in this Hill Country town will shine brighter than ever this year. The centerpiece of new holiday decorations in downtown Fredericksburg, founded in 1846 by 120 settlers from Germany, is a 26 foot tall Christmas pyramid, crafted in Germany for Erzgebirge Palace, headquartered in Mainz, Germany. “Fredericksburg is just a wonderful place to experience a home town Christmas, and we wanted to emphasize our German heritage with our new Christmas pyramid and other holiday decor ... Read More