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47th Annual Hill Country Auto Swap Meet & Flea Market

July 26, 2024 - July 28, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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. Presented By: Earhart Productions Dates: July 26, 2024 - July 28, 2024 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Address: 432 Lady Bird Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Phone: (254) 723-2898 Time: Friday and Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM; Sunday 8 AM to Noon. Price: Free

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Bingo For The Blue!

August 8, 2024 - August 8, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join Absolute Charm at the Yeehaw Saloon for an evening of bingo and excitement where all bingo proceeds will go directly toward the Fredericksburg Police Department Foundation Fund. Games will start at 4 pm Prizes from Longneck Manor, Augusta Vin, Fredericksburg Theater Company, Herb Garden + More The Fredericksburg Police Department Foundation Fund operates under an agreement with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a 501(c) (3) public charitable foundation. The fund is designed to provide financial support to the Fredericksburg Police Department for projects and initiatives that are not covered by their regular budget including officer housing, equipment, and training or education.

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136th Annual Gillespie County Fair

August 22, 2024 - August 25, 2024 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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.

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136th Annual Gillespie County Fair Parade

August 23, 2024 - August 23, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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

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Grape Stomp at Becker Vineyards

September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Celebrating the grape harvest season - come out for the Annual Grape Stomp.  There is no fee and no reservations required to stomp grapes. It is "first come, first served". Hours: Saturdays, 10 AM - 5:30 PM; Sundays, 11 AM - 5:30 PM.  Grape stomping is the traditional way of separating the juice from the skins (if making white wine) or separating red wine from the skins.  Bring your friends and family! Children may stomp grapes but must be accompanied by their parent. Presented By: Becker Vineyards Dates: 9/1/2024 Location: Becker Vineyards Address: 464 Becker Farms Road, Stonewall, TX 78671 Phone: 830-644-2681 x 302 Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Price: Free

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60th Harper Frontier Days & Rodeo

September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come on out for a weekend of fun.  Start off with team roping Friday evening at 6 PM, free entry.  Start Saturday off with Corn-Hole at 11 AM, Washer Pitching at noon,  and a 42 Tournament at 1 PM.  Also starting at 1 PM  there will be Kid Fishing and live music.  The parade kicks off Sat at 5 PM followed by Bar-B-Que at 6PM.  The Lester Meier Rodeo begins at 7:30 followed at 9PM with a dance. Presented By: Harper Community Hall Dates: September 27, 2024 - September 29, 2024 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Harper Community Hall Address: 211 Pioneer Park St., Harper, TX 78631 Time: Friday 6 PM. Sat 11 AM Price: Dance $15 12 & under free Meal $15 Rodeo $15 6-12 $5, 5& under free

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Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival

October 26, 2024 - October 26, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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  

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