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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. $5 adults; age 8 and under free. https://www.oktoberfestparkandride.com/
One of the Texas Hill Country’s biggest parades has over 200 units, marches down Main Street and kicks off the 134th 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!
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!
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Presented By: Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall
Dates: August 25, 2022 – August 28, 2022
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall
Address: 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 997-2359
Time: Friday 1 PM to 5 PM; Gates open at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Price: Saturday and Sunday $10 age 13 and up; $5 ages 6 – 12; age 5 and under free.
Car enthusiasts can find just about anything at this annual event. A “car corral” has vintage autos for sale in various states of restoration and there will also be a flea market. Among the many items for sale are vehicles and parts, tools, auto accessories, hats, books, clothes and various souvenirs. Concessions will be available.
Originally started in 1991 by a group of community-minded friends, this small-town patriotic parade has grown over the years to be one that is loved by many. The parade will begin promptly at 10 am and head east on Main Street to the National Museum of the Pacific War. It then makes a u-turn and goes west on Main all the way to Bowie Street. Come out and join us for this great Fourth of July tradition. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or park a vehicle along the route to enjoy the parade. There will be a free patriotic program immediately following the parade at Marktplatz in the 100 block of West Main Street.
Presented By: City of Fredericksburg
Recurrence: Recurring every July 4th
Location: Main Street
Address: Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 889-8875
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: Free
June 20, 21, & 22 of 2024. Full CPRA Rodeo and nightly dances. Parade, Peach Queen Coronation, goat roping, washer and 42 tournament, food trucks, beer, and wine. More details come as event gets closer.
Presented By: Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Dates: June 20, 2024 – June 22, 2024
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Address: 250 Peach St, P O Box 1, Stonewall, TX 78671
Phone: (830) 644-2735
Time: 6 pm – 1 am
Price: $5-$25-$40
Come to the largest wildflower farm in the country and enjoy viewing wildflower fields in full bloom and two Butterfly Gardens along with great shopping, wine tasting, food and refreshments. Bring your camera!
The Gillespie County Historical Society will be offering tours of seven historic homes in and around Fredericksburg as well as a Holiday Market that have all been decorated in their holiday finest. This is a self-guided tour and a booklet with the tour map and full description of each home will be given to each participant. The Market will feature 21 boutique vendors selling unique gifts, food and holiday items and will be located in the GCHS Sanctuary & Social Hall at 312 W. San Antonio. All tickets are available online.
During the Home Tour and Market shopping, enjoy a delicious pre-ordered box lunch prepared by Sage Restaurant and Lounge on the grounds of the historic Crockett Haus Event Center located at 112 N. Crockett from 11 am to 2 pm. Limited availability and must be reserved by November 10.
Market Preview Party on Friday, November 18 from 6 to 8 pm. Be the first to shop while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, wine and entertainment.
Experience Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms, held the weekend of the 3rd Saturday every month (plus a special show weekend after Thanksgiving), where you can shop from over 350 vendors, enjoy live music and a variety of beers in the Biergarten, and explore a location near the Pedernales River, wineries, lavender trails, country peaches, Luckenbach, Enchanted Rock, and countless bed and breakfasts, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
