Join the Monarch Celebration at Wildseed Farms on October 5, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, for a free and captivating experience. Participate in tagging Monarch butterflies as they prepare for their incredible migration south. Witness these majestic creatures take flight and be part of their awe-inspiring journey.

The First Friday Art Walk in Fredericksburg takes place on the first Friday of each month, with participating fine art galleries open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy new shows, artist demonstrations, and receptions. Look for galleries displaying the Art Walk flag to join the event. Admission is free.

Join us at Wildseed Farms for the annual Fall Festival on the last Saturday of September from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Enjoy a festive day with a wide selection of pumpkins, unique fall décor, live music, pumpkin painting, and plenty of photo opportunities. Free admission for a fun-filled family experience! Located at 100 Legacy Dr, Fredericksburg, TX.

Join us for Cotton Craze at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm on September 28, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Experience hands-on cotton picking in the farm’s heirloom cotton patch and learn about its historical significance during the turn of the century and WWI. This free event offers insights into how cotton was used then and now. Visitors must check in at the Visitor Center. Located 16 miles east on Hwy 290 in Stonewall, TX.

Celebrate the Fall Equinox and the 2nd anniversary of Hill Country Herb Garden from September 20-22, 2024. Enjoy a weekend of festivities at 405 Whitney St., Fredericksburg, TX, including special events at The Restaurant, a Harvest Dinner in the Garden, live music, yoga, and more. The celebration runs daily from 4 PM to 10 PM with varied costs for different activities.

Join the Seed Stomp at Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm on September 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park in Stonewall, TX. This free event celebrates Lady Bird Johnson’s legacy by planting wildflower seeds for future generations. Seeds are provided, and participants stomp them into the ground. Enjoy arts and crafts for kids, learn about wildflowers, and buy seeds from the park store to take home. Return in the spring to see the blooms you helped plant!

The Turkey Farm Showdown, a Sheep & Goat Show, takes place on September 14, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gillespie County Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg, TX. Admission is free for spectators, with a $30 entry fee for competitors. The event includes showmanship competitions, educational seminars, and a double-ring show. Prizes range from a guided deer hunt for the Grand Champion to a guided fishing trip for the Reserve Grand Champion, with class winners receiving a rod and reel. Enjoy vendors, snow cones, and food while learning and competing.

Johnny Rogers presents The History of Rock & Roll at Rockbox Theater on September 14, 2024, with shows at 4 PM and 8 PM. Tickets range from $55 to $62. Known as the best Buddy Holly tribute in the world, Johnny Rogers’ performance is endorsed by the Holly family and guitarist Tommy Allsup. The show also features tributes to Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and other rock ‘n’ roll and country legends.

The Historic Cherry Spring School Open House, presented by Gillespie County Country Schools, will occur on September 14, 2024, from 11 AM to 4 PM at 5973 Ranch Road 2323, Fredericksburg, TX. This free event celebrates the rich history of rural schools in Gillespie County, which once numbered as many as 44. Today, 12 of these schools serve as community centers and event venues. Docents will be available to share memories of past school days.

The Fall Festival at Wildseed Farms will be held on September 14, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at 100 Legacy Dr, Fredericksburg, TX. This free event will feature pumpkins, family-friendly activities like pumpkin painting, and plenty of photo opportunities. Enjoy live music by Thomas Michael Riley on stage.