UPCOMING Events

"Join us on Saturday for an educational experience that is sure to WOW your palate! Becker Vineyards is partnering with Riedel, The Wine Glass Company. Another family-owned business, Riedel has been revolutionizing the glassware industry since 1756. The only company to create a complete line of varietal-specific wine glasses, Riedel is the premier choice for any wine lover. Learn how and why to pair your favorite wine with the perfect glass. Utilizing a set of three Riedel wine glasses, we will taste through some of Becker Vineyards award winning wines to demonstrate the dramatic relationship between wine and its vessel."

"Join in recognizing the anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's birth by attending the annual wreathlaying ceremony at the Johnson Family Cemetery at 10:00 am. To view the wreathlaying ceremony, stop first at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park to pick up a free vehicle permit and map. The state park visitor center will open at 8:30 am. Upon leaving the state park, drive 1.5 miles east on Ranch Road 1 and cross the Pedernales River to the entrance gate of the LBJ Ranch. The gate opens at 9:00 am. The Johnson Family Cemetery is located just inside the ranch entrance. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the cemetery prior to 10:00 am."

Come get creative at the Yellow Door Studio! Drop in for Pottery Painting or Wine Glass Painting—no appointment needed. It's a fun, relaxing way to spend time with friends or family. Planning to bring a big group? Just send us a text at 830-456-1097 so we can be ready for you. Feel free to BYOB and make it a memorable experience!

For more than 35 years, Southern Living has partnered with builders, architects, and designers to produce custom houses that salute the Southern lifestyle and highlight the latest innovations in home design. This year, we built our dream home right here in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Come visit! - Community - Frieden - Architect - Mustard Architects - Builder - Kurk homes - Landscape Designer - Melissa Gerstle Design - Interior Design- Jean Liu Design, Mohon Interiors, Paloma Contreras Design

Altstadt Brewery is hosting a Sip and Shop event inside the Grand Hall on September 25. It is free to enter and there are several vendor booths set up for our guests to shop while enjoying Altstadt. I would love to get this event listed on the events calendar and newsletter. Please let me know what you would need from me to do so! Julie, my assistant manager is cc'd on this email as she is helping me with the event and would be another point of contact.

Celebrate the season at Wildseed Farms during our annual Fall Festival. Stroll the grounds, enjoy live music, sip award-winning Texas wines, shop unique local goods, and experience the charm of autumn in the Texas Hill Country. It's the perfect way to welcome fall with family and friends.

The official running event of Oktoberfest! A 5K or 8K timed run or 5K non-timed walk through quaint Fredericksburg streets. A German-themed post-race celebration follows the race. Kraut Run is dog-friendly and stroller friendly. Athletes and spectators are encouraged to wear Oktoberfest costumes. Top three costumes receive bragging rights on social media. Proceeds benefit Fredericksburg ISD literacy programs. Please visit the website for registration and other information as it becomes available.

Few pieces of cookware are as versatile, durable, and timeless as a cast iron skillet. Whether you're searing, roasting, baking, or serving, cast iron creates unmatched flavor and beautiful caramelization that simply can't be replicated. In this hands-on class, you'll discover why every home cook should own—and know how to use—a quality cast iron skillet. Working alongside our chef, you'll prepare an entire gourmet dinner using nothing but cast iron while learning the techniques that make this cookware an essential kitchen investment. Throughout the class, we'll cover everything you need to know, including seasoning your skillet, proper heat management, cleaning without damaging the finish, long-term care, and storage techniques that will keep your cast iron performing beautifully for decades. Take Home Bonus Each guest will leave with a 12-inch pre-seasoned cast iron skillet—the perfect tool to continue practicing the techniques learned in class. You'll also receive a take-home recipe booklet and a cast iron care guide filled with maintenance tips, troubleshooting advice, and favorite recipes to inspire years of delicious cooking. Time: 5:00 pm Chef: Stella Karp Menu Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese Orange-Brined Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Sweet Potatoes Anna Stovetop Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Baked Pears with Feta, Honey & Cranberries Overview Join us for a 2.5–3 hour hands-on cooking experience where you’ll cook, taste, sip, learn, and connect. You’ll enjoy a full meal with perfectly paired wines, and take home a beautifully printed recipe booklet with step-by-step instructions so you can recreate the magic at home.

Come hang out with filmmaker Brandt Johnson and subject Ellen Jovin, starting an hour before the show. Ellen will be at her nationally acclaimed Grammar Table, where she will answer grammar questions, resolve family grammar disputes, and take complaints. After the movie, please stick around for a Q&A with Brandt and Ellen, followed by a book signing of Ellen’s national bestseller.

The world's absolute finest mesquite wood artisans come to Fredericksburg to showcase their handcrafted mesquite products. Items range from large furniture items such as beds, dressers and chairs made entirely from mesquite, to unique craft and gift items such as beautifully turned lamps, delicate scroll work, handsome pen and pencil sets, unique Christmas tree ornaments and sculpted vases.

Funnel cake! Fried Oreos! Caramel apples! You know what this means! It’s FAIR SEASON which gives us all the reason we need to offer our Fair Fare & Wine Pairing. So put on your best fair attire, and grab your seat for this special experience featuring fair foods paired with fabulous fall wines. Three Sessions: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm Spots are limited - Reservation is required $45 per person

Our Paint & Sip events are the perfect way to spend time with friends, enjoy a creative date night, or simply unwind and explore your artistic side. Bring a bottle of wine or your favorite beverage to enjoy while you paint! All supplies are included, plus step-by-step instruction from an experienced local artist! Don’t worry about tricky drawing skills—we pre-transfer the featured design onto your canvas, and we offer tracers to help with straight lines. Come paint with us!