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Pricing: Thurs – Free grounds and concert admission for everyone. The free admission does not include the carnival and midway. Friday – Children 5 and under free all day, all students (K – 12) free with ID until 6 PM, Seniors 65 and up free until 6 PM, Adults (13 +) $15. Sat – Children 5 and under free, children (6-12) $5, adults (13+) $20, box seat $20. Sun – Children 5 and under free, children (6 – 12) $5, adults (13 +) $10, box seat $15. Who doesn’t love a county fair? Especially the Gillespie County Fair– the Oldest Continuous County Fair in Texas! Join us for a weekend of Texas Hill Country and Gillespie County hospitality that the whole family will enjoy. It’s four big days filled with livestock shows, agricultural and home skills exhibits, FFA and 4-H Exhibits, arts and crafts, live music concerts and live pari-mutuel horse racing!
Presented By: Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall
Dates: August 22, 2024 – August 25, 2024
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall
Address: 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 997-2359
Time: Gates open at 5:00 PM on Thursday; 1:00 PM on Friday; 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday
Price: Price varies by day and age. Read on for more details.
One of the Texas Hill Country’s biggest parades has over 200 units, marches down Main Street and kicks off the 135th annual Gillespie County Fair. The parade starts behind the courthouse and travels east to S. Washington, then turns and goes west on Main to Edison St. Bring your chairs and arrive early!
Presented By: Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall
Recurrence: Recurring on the 4th Friday of August
Location: Main Street from S. Washington to Edison
Address: Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 997-2359
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: Free
LIVE Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing at Gillespie County Fairgrounds
July 15th – 16th
Gates open at 12pm and Post Time is at 2pm
General Admission is $10 per person
Children (6-12) are $5
under 5 are free.
Gillespie County Fairgrounds Saturday, July 21-22, 2023 Sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society Visit www.lonestarbarbecue.comfor a complete set of rules Brisket, Chicken, Pork Ribs (spare ), Pulled pork, and Jackpot Beans Check in starts Friday, July 21that noon Award Ceremony Saturday at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Come out during the summer season for four big weekends of exciting live pari-mutuel horse racing at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds’ Class 3 track. Pick your favorites for quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities. No pets allowed. ADA Service Animals only.
Presented By: Gillespie County Fair Grounds & Exhibition Hall
Dates: July 6, 2024 – July 7, 2024
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Gillespie County Fair Grounds
Address: 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 997-2359
Time: Gates open at Noon. Post time is 2 p.m.
Price: $10 adults; $5 kids 6 to 12; under 6 free.
Experience the excitement of Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms in Fredericksburg, Texas.
We are near the Pedernales River, wineries, Lavender trails,
delicious country peaches, Luckenbach, Enchanted Rock,
and hundreds of bed and breakfasts.
If You Can’t Find It at Trade Days…..You Don’t Need It !
Relax in the Biergarten while listening to live music.
We offer many varieties of bier.
Weekend of 3rd Saturday – Every Month
With Special Show Weekend After Thanksgiving
HOURS
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
Shop with Over 350 Vendors!
You will find 7 barns & acres of
Antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food and so much more.
Held during the spring and summer and again in the fall, the Fredericksburg Farmers Market aims to bring together vendors from across the Hill Country selling fresh produce, meats, fish, cheeses, wines, baked goods, vinegars and more. Farm fresh produce at wonderful prices!
Ring in the New Year in downtown Fredericksburg! The city is hosting a family-friendly event on New Year’s Eve. The event will feature children’s amusements, face painting, music, dance performances, free activities, arts and crafts and concludes with a ball drop on the Square at 6:30 pm.
See Fredericksburg’s historic Main Street awash in the glow of this illuminated holiday night parade. Reserved bleacher seating, with amenities, is sold out. Seating along the rest of the route is free. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. and goes from Washington St. to Edison St. Attendees should bring folding chairs and blankets. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures following the parade at 8 pm in the Peppermint Platz area of the Adelsverein Halle. There will also be a children’s activity area.
The 2024 festival will feature an array of activities, including an intimate “street” dinner, off-site interactive brunch, yoga and wine experience, family-friendly food activation, and a grand tasting event. With over 25 culinary booths, 38 wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and specialty activations including a curated Sundry Shop and Sparkling Wine Garden, the festival promises something for every palate
Presented By: Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Dates: October 26, 2024
Location: Marktplatz
Address: 126 W Main St, Austin, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 997-5000
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Price: $125 pp
