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Harvest season is coming to a close, and it’s the perfect time to start planning your Labor Day weekend getaway to wine country! 🍷
Stop by local Hill Country vineyards on 290 and beyond for a tasting, or schedule a wine tour to experience several wine country stops all in one afternoon! 🍇
Need some more ideas? Here are a few of the fun events happening this Labor Day Weekend (September 1st – 4th) in Fredericksburg!
👉️ September 1st | Grape Stomp at Wildseed Farms ($45 per person)
👉️ September 1st-3rd | Harvest Festival at Messina Hoff Winery ($75 per person)
👉️ September 2nd | Annual Grape Stomp & Chef’s Table event at Becker Vineyards (Stomp is Free)
👉️ September 2nd | USO Luau Labor Day Dance at The Hangar Hotel
👉️ September 2nd-3rd | Redbud Artisan Market (Free)
Also happening this weekend:
👉️ The First Friday Art Walk
👉️ The Doss VFD Fish Fry Fundraiser
👉️ Cars & Coffee
Other ways to enjoy your long weekend:
👉️ Happy Hour at Hill Country Herb Garden
👉️ A wine tour with Absolute Charm Wine Tours
Still working on planning your trip? Check out a vacation rental from Absolute Charm!
Our favorite sweet treat, now on Main St! Piccolina, Fredericksburg’s most iconic food truck, now has a brick-and-mortar location on E. Main! Serving small batch Italian ice made with locally sourced Hill Country ingredients. Offering snacks, Italian ice, and speciality merchandise in the heart of Fredericksburg’s infamous downtown! Stop by and beat the heat with Piccolina!
Their grand opening takes place on June 23rd, and they will be open for regular business hours weekly Thursday – Monday 11:00am – 6:00pm after that!
Check them out on INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK!
Memorial Day Weekend in Fredericksburg is fast approaching! This fun-filled 3 day weekend is packed with events and happenings. The iconic Crawfish Festival takes place this weekend, but that’s not all! Read on for a full list of local happenings and our suggestions for making the most of the long weekend.
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However you choose to spend the weekend, we recommend spending it in Fredericksburg, the best small town in Texas!
Today kicks off National Travel & Tourism Week! Fredericksburg is a vibrant, exciting place to live as well as a bustling tourist destination! We’re celebrating this year by ranking our favorite things about Fredericksburg, for locals and tourists alike. Read on to see our faves!
5. MAY-JUNE
This time of year is harvest season at the wineries! All the vineyards are in full bloom, and seasonal events are plentiful. The Crawfish Festival, Peach Jamboree, HC Film Festival, Car Fest, Craft Beer Fest, Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market, Pick-Your-Own-Peach Season, and MORE all take place during this time of year!
4. THE FOURTH OF JULY
Family fun and special events abound! A parade, fireworks, and special events are plentiful. Want to make it a fun trip for the whole family? Book a vacation rental with a pool and enjoy some summer fun!
3. ENCHANTED ROCK
This State park is a beautiful, natural rock formation perfect for hiking and sightseeing. Enjoy the Hill Country in all its splendor at this iconic Texas destination!
2. FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
The Food & Wine Fest is our favorite follow-up to Oktoberfest! Local wineries and restaurants pair up to bring an unforgettable assortment of local wines and cuisine to Marktplatz!
Shop local this Mother’s Day! Main St. has everything Mom could want, from apparel to home goods to gifts for a mom-to-be! We’ve curated a gift guide JUST for the mothers in your life. Read on for the full breakdown and download the guide HERE!
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Dinner, cocktails, and a show – all the makings of a great night out! From date night, to girls night and beyond, here are a few of our favorite places to find fun after 5pm!
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Visiting Fredericksburg? Or are you a local looking to take the family out on the town? Here’s a list of restaurants and wineries open on Easter Sunday in Fredericksburg, TX!
Make sure to verify with the business before stopping by – hours can change at any time!
Looking for something to do? Check out the Events page for a list of Easter activities!
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How are you spending Mother’s Day this year? Don’t have plans? Still looking for ideas? We’ve got you covered!
This Mother’s Day, treat the moms in your life to a gift from a small business, a local event, or for out-of-towners, a visit to Fredericksburg! Read on to see our favorite suggestions to make this Mother’s day the most special one yet!
Mother’s Day Weekend Events
Want to hit the town? There’s always plenty of live music to be found in Fredericksburg – from Picker’s Circles to Jazz to local favorites, take a walk down Historic Main St. and follow where your ears lead you! More of the planning ahead type? Here are a few great events perfect for Mom!
Mother’s Day Shopping & Gift Ideas
Want to show your mom some appreciation? Is there someone in your life about to become a mother? Fredericksburg’s famed Downtown shopping district is the perfect place to find gifts for wives, mothers, and expectant parents! Next month we’ll be launching our official EXCLUSIVE Mother’s Day Gift Guide, so be sure to sign up for our mailing list and be the first to get the scoop! In the meantime, here are a few of our favorites.
Want a gift that keeps on giving? Give a gift certificate! Our favorites?
Mother’s Day Dining & Wine
Is mom a foodie? Does she love a good wine tasting? Here are a few of our favorite Mother’s Day suggestions for groups, couples, and families!
Whatever your mother or the mothers in your life may prefer, there’s something for everyone this year in Fredericksburg! Follow us on social media to see more tips – and remember to sign up for our mailing list to be the FIRST to receive our exclusive Mother’s Day Shopping Guide!
Our exclusive guide to Fredericksburg, designed for couples! This curated collection of local businesses will make it easy to plan your next Valentine’s Day getaway, anniversary, wedding, bachelorette, and more! Click the image to download the full guide, and subscribe to our mailing list to receive more updates on the best small town in Texas!
With 2023 upon us, it’s time to start planning that big family trip or anniversary getaway! Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of OUR favorite times to visit Fredericksburg, TX. Keep reading for all the tips and tricks about events, lodging, dining, holidays, and more!
Easter – Fredericksburg is home to many historic churches, including Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, one of Texas’ famed ‘painted churches’. If you’re the worshipping kind, visitors are always welcome at the beautiful (and numerous!) churches. On Good Friday, you can take part in the Church to Church Walk, which takes place on the grounds of Bethany Lutheran Church, and its sister church, Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. This candlelight vigil is conducted annually after the Good Friday services.
Plus, in April, bluebonnet season is in full swing! You can visit Willow City Loop, or local favorite, Wildseed Farms, to see a truly dazzling array of Texas’ favorite flower in all its homegrown glory!
Looking for a place to stay this bluebonnet season? Check out Jeffrey Springs! This collection of custom tiny homes on private acreage offers stunning hill country vistas, wildflowers, and sunset views that can’t be beat!
Valentine’s Day – Fredericksburg is the perfect destination for couples. From the scenic wineries to the cozy restaurants, there’s sure to be something that’ll sweep that special someone right off their feet! Planning a romantic getaway with your partner? Here’s our suggested itinerary, guaranteed to make them swoon!
August – The Gillespie County Fair is a month long event taking place at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds. It kicks off with a parade, and features horse races, stock shows, a dance and fair court elections, and of course, the fair itself, with rides, snacks, vendors, beer, and more!
Need a place for you and the family to crash after a long night on the Ferris Wheel? Check out Biscuit House! This 4/3 with a full kitchen is the perfect place for you and your loved ones to kick back and relax.
October – Fredericksburg is home to one of the most renowned Oktoberfest celebrations in America! Three full days, packed with beer, pretzels, polka, souvenirs, lederhosen, and more! This well loved festival takes place at Fredericksburg’s town square, ‘Marktplatz’, and is scheduled annually for the first weekend of October! There’s also a children’s carnival, making this event fun for the WHOLE family!
Looking to be close to the action this year? Book a stay at Bubbly! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex home is 2 short blocks from where Oktoberfest takes place, and would make the perfect place for you and your friends to experience oompah at its finest!
Won’t make it to Oktoberfest? The next two weekends in October are host to Bestfest and the Food and Wine Fest. There’s something for everyone all month long!
Christmas – From shopping to dining to live music and live theatre, there is something for the whole family all holiday season long in Fredericksburg. Kicking off with the beloved and spectacular Light the Night Christmas Parade, and continuing with 100 Nights of Marktplatz Lights, the most festive little town in the Hill Country is the perfect place for you and your family to make those special holiday memories. Every year, we compile our favorite places for shopping and dining, and pass those insider secrets on to you, in the form of our Holiday Gift Guide. Local organizations and businesses go all out ALL month, with singing Christmas trees, special merchandise, holiday events and tastings at the wineries, and too much more to mention. We know you’ll love Christmas in Fredericksburg just as much as we do!
And there you have it! The best times to visit our little town. Want more insight and ideas for trips and getaways? Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our mailing list for all the local knowledge and updates!
