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Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course

Originally opened as a nine-hole course in 1969 and expanded to 18 holes in 1991, Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course has provided many memories for golfers in Fredericksburg and for visitors to our community. As with anything though, the golf course had gotten tired and was in need of a face lift. Starting with an [...] Learn More >

Peach Crop Update

The Gillespie County peach crop looks very promising at this time. Beneficial rains, which began in late October and continue to provide drought recovery, along with sufficient winter chilling hours, have provided a strong setting on all varieties of peaches. With the hard freeze risk lessening each day, local growers are looking forward to a [...] Learn More >

It is Wildflower Time!

This year is proving to be a little unusual in that we are enjoying an early wildflower season. Our bluebonnets were showy this year, giving us beautiful landscapes from mid-March through the first week of April. Although our blues are fading like a favorite pair of jeans, we are still seeing color! Yellows, reds, pinks, [...] 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 >

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Fredericksburg Summer Farmers Market Every Thursday

Every Thursday May through August – enjoy this local, grower/producer only market offering grass-fed meats, artisan bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, wine, goat cheese and more. Local chefs offer free samples of delicious foods made from market fare. Live music. In the Kinderhalle Pavilion at Marktplatz. 4 to 7 pm.

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MAY 03 2012

Roots Music Series “Jazz Night”

Opening night featuring the Kris Kimura Quartet, Los Jazz Vatos and The Magnificent 7. Optional themed meal/drinks available. Bring your chairs! Outdoors at the Pioneer Museum. Gates open at 5:30 pm; program starts at 6:30 pm. $12 admission or $10 with discount coupon from the website. Kids under 18 are free.

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MAY 19 2012

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

“Laissez les bon temps rouler!” Join us for great Cajun food, live music, gumbo cook-off and fun! Starring Billy Mata on Friday night and Little Texas on Saturday night. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees. Friday 6 pm to midnight; Saturday 11 am to midnight; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. $7 adults; $1 kids 12 and [...]

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MAY 25 2012

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Thanks for Traveling in Texas

This is the week (May 5 – 13) designated as National Travel and Tourism Week — a time to reflect on the benefits that tourism brings to communities large and small across Texas and the United States. In 2010, total direct travel spending in Texas was $57.5 billion. This supported 529,000 jobs with earnings of [...]

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 [...]

Hill Country Wine and Music Festival – April 26-28, 2012

Whatever else you have planned for these dates, put it on hold. You will thank yourself many times over after experiencing three fabulous events filled with the best of Texas Hill Country wine, music, food, wildflowers, and hospitality. This year the festival planners have pulled out all the stops to provide a program that is [...]