Featuring craft beer, all-you-can-eat specialty sausage meal, polka and country bands, dancing, multi-gun raffle, Kawasaki mule raffle, bucket raffles and children’s activities.  Beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase. Proceeds benefit charitable giving of the Knights of Columbus Council 9765. Entertainment schedule to come.

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.

Oompah at its Best! Celebrate Fredericksburg’s German heritage with food and drink, a waltz and a yodel contest, music on four stages all weekend, artisans, Kinderpark, souvenirs and more! Fun for the whole family! OkTUBAfest on Friday. Meet the brewmeisters: Shiner and Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Altstadt Waltz Contest on Friday. Kraut Run, Hauptstrasse Chicken Dance, Samuel Adams Beer Stein Hoist and Polka Contest on Saturday. 42 Domino Tournament, Family Dirndle and Lederhosen Contest, and Altstadt Yodel Contest all on Sunday. No pets allowed. Please visit the website for a complete schedule of events and entertainers. Advance tickets will be available online and tickets will be available at the gate. Two and three day passes will also be available.

The Fredericksburg Oktoberfest Park & Ride offers convenient parking by providing riders with all day park and ride access between the Gillespie County Fairgrounds parking area and the Oktoberfest festival located in downtown Fredericksburg. Shuttles leave every 30 minutes. $10 adults; age 6 and under free. Entry and drink tickets will be available to buy there as well. https://www.oktoberfestparkandride.com/

Fredericksburg First Friday Art Online, presented by Western Galleries, is a monthly virtual exhibition showcasing original art by local, Hill Country, and Texas artists in various styles, including modern contemporary, impressionism, and traditional realism. Held on the first Friday of each month from August to December 2024, this free online event offers a revolving collection of new works. Western Galleries, based in Fredericksburg, specializes in Texas art, and private in-person previews are available by appointment.

Jeryl Hoover and the Cast have conceived the show to be a full musi-

cal celebration. It will still feature songs from great Broadway shows like

1776, Hamilton, Parade, Ragtime, and The Scarlet Pimpernel, along with

many others that will make you proud to be an American!

Cast members are Rhonda Behrends, Samantha Fait, Caitlin Hoover,

Christy Sorola, Meg Traverso, Ryder Buckelew, Ryan Hoover, Jeryl Hoover,

Jeff Jeffers, Pierre Minjauw, John Music, Barry Sikes, and Seth Smith.

This gift to our community commemorates the extraordinary story of

the yearning for independence, the fight to gain it, and the great life that

legacy has provided us for 250 years.

NOTE: SHOW IS ONE WEEKEND ONLY – THREE PERFORMANCES.

September 11th – 13th.

Friday – 7:30 PM

Saturday & Sunday – 2:00 PM

CALL NOW FOR YOUR RESERVATION. 830-997-3588

BONUS: We will host a special DAR exhibit called “Colonial Living Experience”

in the lobby during the week of the show. The DAR exhibit is free to the public.

The National Museum of the Pacific War is celebrating Freedom Week and the 239th birthday of the U.S. Constitution! This fun, FREE event celebrates the United States, its founding, and the documents that have guided us as a nation for 250 years!

Join us in the historic Nimitz Ballroom (340 E. Main Street) between 2 and 4 PM on September 20th for arts and crafts, games, trivia, a photo booth, cake, and more!

Delicious golden fried catfish and all the trimmings are served up every year on the Saturday before Labor Day at the Doss Fire Station. The Fish Fry is the fire department’s annual fund raiser and has become a tradition for many families near and far. The event draws crowds of two to three thousand people each year. The price of the meal is by donation and includes American-raised fried catfish, potato salad, beans, cole slaw, fresh veggies, drinks and homemade desserts. There are also raffle tickets sold and many prizes given away during the event. Additionally, t-shirts and other memorabilia are available for sale. Live music will be on hand to dance the night away!!

Prize tickets $5 each or 6 for $20

Step into a classic grape harvest tradition at Wildseed Farms! Every Saturday in August, stomp grapes the old-fashioned way, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, and take home a unique footprint keepsake from your stomping experience. Fun, messy, and unforgettable for wine lovers and families alike.

Enjoy our first-event savings event featuring Santas, nativities, ornaments and more! Save 30% on Christmas decor and up to 50% on selected items.

Traditional Orthodox ceremony to bless the harvest which the grapes represent. This year we are moving the service out of the church to the vineyards of Whatley Wines. The public is invited to celebrate with us.