Fredericksburg
This thriving Hill Country community melds Old World heritage with small-town charms and big-city perks. Throughout the year, throngs of festival-goers descend on events celebrating everything from the oohs and aahs of wildflower season to the oompahs of Oktoberfest.
The town makes a great home base for excursions to Enchanted Rock, the LBJ parks, and other Hill Country wonders.
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Upcoming Events
Pari Mutuel Horse Racing
Aug. 8, 9, 22, 23
During summer, catch four big weekends of exciting live horse racing. Pick your favorites for quarte...
Gillespie County Fair
Aug. 20-23
As the oldest continuous county fair in Texas, the 132nd Gillespie County Fair is four days of fun t...
First Friday Art Walk
Aug. 7
Participating fine art galleries remain open until 8 p.m. so that visitors have time to enjoy the va...
Luckenbach Historic School Open House (CANCELED)
Aug. 15
Presented by the Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools, whose motto is "preserving the past to...
Trade Days
Aug. 14-16
Shop from more than 400 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, s...
"Smokey Joe's Cafe"
Sept. 11-13, 18-20
Fredericksburg Theater Company presents this jukebox musical featuring nearly 40 of the greatest son...
Concert in the Park (CANCELED)
Aug. 23
Hosted by Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, this month's free Sunday evening concert features count...
Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Aug. 8-9, 22-23
Come out during the summer season for live horse racing at the Fairgrounds’ Class 3 track. Pick yo...
Gillespie County Fair and Parade
Aug. 20-23
The Gillespie County Fair is the oldest continuous county fair in Texas, celebrating its 132nd year....
Gemutliche Quilts in Texas (CANCELED)
Sept. 4-5
View hundreds of quilts, visit several vendors, have your scissors sharpened, and dine at the food t...
Oktoberfest
Oct. 2-4
Oompah at its best! Celebrate Fredericksburg’s German heritage with food and drink, dance contests...
Food and Wine Fest
Oct. 22-24
Celebrating its 30th year, the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest is a grand celebration of Texas foo...
Fall Planting Days Kick-Off
Sept. 11-13
Partake in daily seminars and learn how to successfully grow a wildflower meadow on your home landsc...
First Friday Art Walk
Sept. 4
Tour fine art galleries offering special exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments, and extended viewin...
LuckenRod Classic Car and Rod Show
Sept. 12
Get ready to dance at this live honky tonk music festival that also has a classic car show, awards, ...
Fall Planting Days at Wildseed Farms
Sept. 11-13
Learn successful and timely wildflower planting techniques at these daily lectures and demonstration...
Trade Days
Sept. 18-20
Shop more than 400 vendors set up in seven barns, browse acres of antiques, imbibe cool beverages at...
Fall Festival at Wildseed Farms
Sept. 26
At this annual festival find a wide selection of pumpkins and fall décor items, live music, pumpkin...
Sängerfest of Texas German Choirs
Sept. 26
Hosted by the Hermann Sons Gemischter Chor of Fredericksburg, the 129th Sängerfest features choirs ...
First Friday Art Walk
Oct. 2
Tour fine art galleries offering special exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments, and extended viewin...
Lone Star Gourd Festival
Oct. 2-4
A three-day event featuring a gourd art competition, gourd art sales, gourd supplies, technique clas...
Oktober Market
Oct. 10
Messina Hof Hill Country hosts this German-style celebration and Oktober Market. Shop local vendors ...
Monarch Celebration at Wildseed Farms
Oct. 10
At this fun and educational event for the whole family, celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migra...
Texas Mesquite Arts Festival
Oct. 9-11
This festival has become one of the top events in Fredericksburg and has come a long way since the f...
Knights of Columbus Bestfest
Oct. 17
Not quite Oktoberfest but the best fest with specialty beer and sausage tastings, live music, polka ...
Trade Days
Oct. 16-18
Shop the more than 400 vendors in seven barns, find acres of antiques, imbibe cool beverages at the ...
Food and Wine Fest
Oct. 22-24
The 30th annual Food and Wine Fest is a grand celebration of Texas food and wine with musical entert...
Hill Country Indian Artifact Show
Oct. 24
This show features a wide variety of some of the finest Native American items and artifacts from Tex...
"Deathtrap"
Oct. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Fredericksburg Theater Company presents this classic thriller that provides twists and turns of devi...
Herbstfest German Chorale Fall Concert
Nov. 1
Spend the evening listening to German folk music with a sing-along, presented by the historic Herman...
First Friday Art Walk
Nov. 6
Tour fine art galleries offering special exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments, and extended viewin...
Texas Hill Country Cowboy Gathering
Nov. 13-14
This two-day festival of song, story, poetry, and art features internationally acclaimed, regional, ...
Texas All-Star Big Band Bash
Nov. 12-15
At the 23rd annual Texas All-Star Big Band Bash, enjoy two nights of rocking concerts with proceeds ...
Die Kunstler Fine Art Show and Sale
Nov. 13-15
Die Künstler von Fredericksburg (the artists of Fredericksburg), or DK for short, is an all-volunte...
Trade Days
Nov. 20-22
Shop the more than 400 vendors in seven barns, find acres of antiques, imbibe cool beverages at the ...
The Peddler Holiday Show
Nov. 27-29
Celebrating over 40 years as Texas' favorite arts and crafts show, the Peddler Show comes to Frederi...
Trade Days Holiday Encore
Nov. 27-29
Shop at Trade Days twice in November with this encore market featuring more than 400 vendors selling...
Eisbahn Outdoor Ice Skating
Nov. 27-Jan. 3
The annual seasonal outdoor ice skating rink opens this year to benefit The Heritage School, the Cys...
