Visitor Info
Get a Quick Glimpse
Take a few minutes and see what makes millions of visitors flock to the Texas Hill Country.See a quick video on what’s new this week on our blog.
Fredericksburg and Film – It’s all right here.
A charming destination where art, culture and commerce blend together with nightly parties, revealing Q&A’s, captivating panel discussions and the very best of independent film from around the world. Sounds like Sundance, doesn’t it? Not so fast! Add some Texas-style hospitality and you’ve got Fredericksburg’s very own Hill Country Film Festival. Why travel to Park [...] Learn More >
First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg
Every first Friday of the month, First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg returns with special events planned throughout the day at participating art galleries – with most open until 8:00 p.m. Take a stroll through Fredericksburg’s historic district, sipping wine and checking out what each gallery has to offer. The participating galleries include Agave Gallery, Artisans [...] Learn More >
A Hill Country Feast from the Terroir of all Texas Terroirs – Newsom Vineyards
(Excerpt from a guest post on the Vintage Texas blog; text and photo used with permission.) All lovers of Texas wine should certainly know Ross Burtwell, owner of the Cabernet Grill in Fredericksburg. Ross is a talented and innovative chef who has developed his menu to reflect the way we eat in Texas today. Each [...] Learn More >
National Museum of the Pacific War
On the battlefield and on the home front, ordinary Americans took up the challenge to turn back the greatest threat to freedom and democracy of the 20th century. Their achievement is the story of the National Museum of the Pacific War told through artifacts, advanced media, custom animations and stunning film and photography of the [...] Learn More >
View All Events >
Admiral Nimitz Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the 127th birthday of Fredericksburg native, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, with free birthday cake and refreshments. The St. Mary’s choir will perform at 11 a.m. in the George H. W. Bush Gallery. Anyone who shares Nimitz’ birthday (February 24) will receive free admission to the museum for the day and can assist with cake [...]
FEB 24 2012Texas Independence Day Celebration in Luckenbach
It’s always a good time in Luckenbach Texas – “Where Everybody’s Somebody”! A feature of the day is the flag retirement ceremony conducted by the Former Texas Rangers group.
MAR 03 2012Texas Hell Week
Daily bicycle tours of the Texas Hill Country with routes of 40, 70 and 100 miles each day. Headquarters at the Sunset Inn. More information and registration available online.
MAR 10 2012
Subscribe
View All Blog Posts >
One weekend. Three great festivals.
During April, milder temperatures across Texas make quick road trips appealing, especially to Fredericksburg where the perfusion of color from wildflowers is everywhere. And during that final week of April, the Fredericksburg events calendar is packed with plenty of fun things to do and see. Three of these great events are festivals – the Hill [...]
Old West, Texas Rangers memorabilia auctioned February 11
The 45-year museum collection of the late Joe Gish will be sold during a public auction on Saturday, February 11, beginning at 10 a.m., at 502 North Milam Street in Fredericksburg, Texas. A special open house public preview will be offered on Friday, February 10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on February 11 [...]
Valentine’s Day Promotions and Events
Is Cupid’s arrow pointing you to Fredericksburg for a Valentine getaway during this month of romance? Then let Cupid’s assistants at the Convention and Visitor Bureau share with you some of the promotions and events our local businesses have shared with us! (Keep checking back for updates.) Wine Becker Vineyards: Becker Vineyards’ annual Merlot & [...]
View All Live Music >