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The Fredericksburg Maibaum

Maibaums (Maypoles) are erected in Bavarian villages for festivals and are later used as frameworks for symbols of the villages’ histories or points of interest. The Fredericksburg Maibaum was erected in 1991 to symbolize the history of Fredericksburg, which was founded in May 1846. The bottom symbols portray the March 2, 1847 peace negotiations between [...] Learn More >

Opa’s Smoked Meats

Fredericksburg, with its rich history of German heritage, is a delicious destination. The small town nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country is known far and wide for its distinctive German flavor – and that certainly includes much of its food. One of the most noteworthy and lasting contributions of the early German [...] Learn More >

Introducing 4.0 Cellars

One of the newest attractions along the bustling Fredericksburg Wine Road 290, which stretches from just east of Johnson City to just west of Fredericksburg in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is 4.0 Cellars. The tasting room is a collaboration of three popular Texas wineries – Brennan Vineyards, McPherson Cellars, and Lost Oak [...] Learn More >

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course sets new standard for municipal golf courses

Following a nine-month, nearly $2 million renovation, the Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course reopened September 28. Course improvements and renovations at the 18-hole, par 71, 6,686-yard course includes a new staging area for tournaments, online tee-time booking, re-contoured fairways with industry standard 419 Bermuda, industry-leading Champion Ultra Dwarf on the greens, new golf carts, concrete cart [...] Learn More >

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Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Louisiana-styled music and food sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees. Crawfish, jambalaya, boudin plus red beans and rice, and of course, some Texas favorites, too. Great Cajun and Country/Western music all day every day featuring Jake Hooker and The Outsiders on Friday night and The Bart Crow Band on Saturday night. Gumbo [...]

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MAY 24 2013

Luckenbach Birthday Bash & Memorial Weekend Celebration

Happy Birthday Luckenbach! Bring a chair, bring your dogs, bring your family. Come celebrate with Luckenbach! Clay McClinton provides the Rockin’ blues entertainment for the afternoon, no cover. There will be cupcakes and cold beer.

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MAY 25 2013

Pacific Combat Living History Program (May)

History comes to life with a World War II battle re-enactment including uniformed actors, guns, tanks and a flamethrower! Three performances on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm. At the Pacific Combat Zone of the National Museum of the Pacific War. $7.50 adults; $5 students; under 6 free. Online reservations [...]

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MAY 25 2013

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Summer Horse Racing in Fredericksburg

(Click here for brief video.) Horseracing at the Gillespie Country Fairgrounds – right here in Fredericksburg – is a favorite Hill Country summer activity. Horse racing has been taking place in Gillespie County for more than a century. And for the past two decades, the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association has been offering pari-mutuel [...]

To the Bat Cave!

(Click here for brief video.) Did you know an old abandoned railroad tunnel near Fredericksburg is home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats during the summer months? The tunnel was originally constructed in 1913 as part of a railroad spur from San Antonio to Fredericksburg, Texas. It was abandoned in 1941 and the bats began [...]

Take the Enchanted Rock challenge this summer

(Click here for brief video.) Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is one of the best places in the Texas Hill Country for hiking and rock climbing. Enchanted Rock is a huge, pink granite dome that covers more than a square mile. It is the second largest granite outcropping in the United States, and is located [...]