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Why Visit Fredericksburg?

Get a glimpse at what Fredericksburg, Texas has to offer in this short overview video. From historic attractions and legendary shopping to unique outdoor adventures and a diverse culinary scene, come discover Texas' best small town according to Southern Living. View All Videos

2019 Grape Stomp Season is Here!

As August nears it means the end of summer- and the beginning of the grape harvest in Fredericksburg! Each August many of the Texas Hill Country wineries begin the harvest of their annual grape crop. With abundant rain in the spring, many growers are hoping for a plentiful crop in 2019. So how does one […] Learn More >

Labor Day Weekend In Fredericksburg Texas

Labor Day Weekend – it’s the last official getaway weekend of summer and the perfect time to take advantage of all that the Texas Hill Country has to offer – shopping, wineries, live music, museums and more. Friday, August 30 Head to Fredericksburg for an evening of live entertainment, enjoy the comedy of Todd Oliver, […] Learn More >

Best Kept Secret: A Midweek Getaway in Fredericksburg

While it may be best known as a weekend getaway, Fredericksburg is a perfect destination for a midweek vacation. With world-renowned hospitality, Fredericksburg provides visitors with a wide-array of activities and experiences Sunday through Thursday with a little less of the weekend hustle and bustle. Here are several must-dos for any midweek trip to the Texas […] Learn More >

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131st Annual Gillespie County Fair

Who doesn’t love a county fair? Especially the Gillespie County Fair–The Oldest Continuous County Fair in Texas! Join us for a weekend of Texas Hill Country and Gillespie County hospitality that the whole family will enjoy. It’s four big days filled with great events–exciting carnival and midway, your favorite fair food, livestock judging, agricultural and […]

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AUG 22 2019

131st Annual Gillespie County Fair Parade

One of the Hill Country’s biggest parades has over 200 units, marches down Main Street and kicks off the 130th Gillespie County Fair. Starts at 10 AM behind the courthouse and travels east to S. Washington, then turns and goes west on Main to Edison St. Bring your chairs and arrive early!

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AUG 23 2019

Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing (Aug II)

Come out during the Summer Season for four big weekends of exciting live horse racing at the Fairgrounds’ Class 3 track. Pick your favorites for quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities. Gates open at 11 am. Post time is 1 pm. $10 adults; $5 kids 6 to 12; […]

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AUG 24 2019

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2019 Holiday Guide Now Available

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE Fredericksburg’s unique mix of German Christmas traditions and warm Texan hospitality make it a premier destination to celebrate the holiday season. Shop more than 150 of the best shops, art galleries and boutiques on Fredericksburg’s festively-lit Main Street, watch the Chamber’s annual Light the Night Christmas Parade, head to […]

Crowd Favorites at Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s legendary German festival, Oktoberfest, returns Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, 2019. During Oktoberfest we celebrate Fredericksburg’s German heritage with four stages of continuous oompah music, a great kids activity area, arts, crafts, shopping, 50 varieties of American, Texas and imported beers, Texas Wine Country selections, great food and fun all weekend long! […]

Oktoberfest Park & Ride

Avoid festival parking frustrations by hopping on the Oktoberfest Park & Ride. Back for a fourth year, the Fredericksburg Oktoberfest Park & Ride offers convenient parking by providing festival-goers with all-day park and ride access. Park at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds at 530 Fair Drive, receive your wristband, hop on the bus, enjoy the ride and […]