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JUN 11 2013

Historic Summer

When you’ve been around a while, you begin to hit some milestones. Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, Texas are doing just that this summer. June 15, 2013: Harper Celebrates its Sesquicentennial Harper, Texas —just 23 miles west of Fredericksburg—is celebrating 150 years! The Harper Sesquicentennial Celebration will take place Saturday, June 15, beginning with a Cowboy [...] Read Post >

JUN 01 2013

Der Kuchen Laden

Whether it’s because of the ever-expanding Wine Road 290, which culminates in Fredericksburg; our stellar selection of dining possibilities; the growing number of downtown wine tasting rooms; our wine bars, coffee bars; or all of these – Fredericksburg is becoming a foodie destination. The city also boasts a unique shop that caters to foodies. Der [...]

SEP 28 2012

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 [...]

MAR 09 2013

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 [...]

JUN 12 2013

Staying Cool

Swim season is officially underway, and more than likely your choice of lodging comes with some cool water. A good majority of the hotels and motels and RV parks and campgrounds in the area have pools, and many of the bed and breakfasts have hot tubs in which to relax. Just in case you are [...]

MAY 30 2013

June kicks Off Family Fun in Fredericksburg

See what’s on the calendar for the first weekend in June: 9th Annual Masonic Open Car Show at Marktplatz Saturday The 9th Annual Masonic Open Car Show will return to Marktplatz on Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to enjoy a day of music, [...]

MAY 24 2013

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 [...]