Celebrate the holiday season with the 2024 Christmas Wine Affair, hosted by Texas Hill Country Wineries from November 27 to December 22. With a signature passport ticket, enjoy complimentary wine tastings and a 15% discount on 3+ bottle purchases at over 45 participating wineries. Explore the award-winning wines of the Texas Hill Country during this self-guided tour, perfect for a day trip or a full 25-day experience. Tickets are $65 for individuals and $100 for couples, valid during regular winery hours.

Join Fredericksburg Trade Days from November 15-17, 2024, at 355 Sunday Farms Ln, 7 miles east on Hwy 290 across from Wildseed Farms. Explore over 350 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, crafts, furniture, clothing, jewelry, and more across seven barns and acres of space. Enjoy live music in the Biergarten while you shop. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM. A $5 parking fee is good for the entire weekend. If you miss November Trade Days, don’t worry—it’s held every month.

Meals for Vets presents the first annual Hill Country Vet-Fest & Fundraiser, held on the first Saturday of November at Marktplatz in Fredericksburg. This free event runs from 10 AM to 11 PM and features food, beer, wine, bounce houses, face painting, raffles, games, vendors, veteran resources, and live music with dancing throughout the day and evening. It’s a fun-filled event supporting a great cause. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to donate, contact 830-992-3375.

The Hill Country Indian Artifact Show 2024 will occur on October 26 at the Pioneer Pavilion in Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg. The show runs from 8 AM to 4 PM and features a wide variety of Native American artifacts from Texas and across the U.S., including arrowheads, pottery, beads, and more. Admission is $5 per person, with free entry for children 14 and under. Attendees can also enjoy food available for purchase from Buzzie’s BBQ and the chance to win great door prizes.

The 31st Texas Mesquite Arts Festival in Fredericksburg will occur from October 11-13, 2024, at Marktplatz, located in the 100 block of W. Main. The festival features the world’s finest mesquite wood artisans showcasing handcrafted items ranging from large furniture pieces like beds and dressers to unique crafts such as turned lamps, scrollwork, pen sets, ornaments, and vases. Festival hours are Friday from Noon to 6 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free. For more details, visit the website.

Join Fredericksburg Trade Days from September 20-22, 2024, at 355 Sunday Farms Ln, just 7 miles east on Hwy 290 across from Wildseed Farms. Explore over 350 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, crafts, unique clothing, and more across seven barns. Enjoy live music in the Biergarten while you shop. Open Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM. A $5 parking fee covers the entire weekend. Can’t make it in September? Trade Days happen monthly. For more details, call (210) 846-4094.

Join Wildseed Farms for their annual Fall Planting Days from September 6-8, 2024, at 100 Legacy Drive off Hwy 290 East. Each day from 2 PM to 4 PM, John Thomas, founder and president of Wildseed Farms, will lead informative sessions on growing bluebonnets and other wildflowers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and enhance your gardening skills. For more details, call (830) 990-8080.

Join the 2024 Oktoberfest, hosted by the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, from October 4 to 6 at Marktplatz, 100 Block of W. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624. The festival runs daily with hours from 6:00 pm to midnight on Friday, 10:00 am to midnight on Saturday, and 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults, $1 for kids ages 7-12, and free for those 6 and under. Two-day passes are $20 and three-day passes are $25. The event features German-themed festivities including live music on four stages, waltz contests, food, drinks, artisans, a Kinderpark, and more. Highlights include OkTUBAfest, the Kraut Run, and various contests throughout the weekend. Pets are not allowed. For a full schedule and ticket information, visit the website. Additionally, the Fredericksburg Park & Ride offers convenient shuttle service between the Gillespie County Fairgrounds and the festival for $10, with free rides for children 6 and under. Entry and drink tickets can be purchased at the Park & Ride as well. For more details, visit oktoberfestparkandride.com.