Fall Events in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County

The fall calendar in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County is one of the most active of the year. Oktoberfest, the Food and Wine Festival, Fredericksburg Trade Days, and more all fall within the September through November window, alongside community events and programming at local museums and galleries.

View the full events calendar for what's happening during your visit.

Texas Wine Month

October is Texas Wine Month, and Fredericksburg and Gillespie County's nearly 100 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms mark the occasion with special programming, new releases, and seasonal events.

Check the food and wine events calendar for what's happening at local wineries during October.

Two couples sitting at an outdoor picnic table at Ab Astris Winery drinking wine
Ab Astris Winery

Outdoor Recreation

Fall weather is among some of the best conditions of the year for outdoor recreation in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is one of the most visited state parks in Texas, and the granite dome and surrounding trails are particularly rewarding in cooler fall temperatures. Day-use passes are required and available through the Texas State Parks reservation system.

Old Tunnel State Park continues its bat viewing season through October, with an estimated three million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from an old railroad tunnel at dusk on select viewing nights. Tickets are required and can be purchased in advance.

Browse all outdoor activities in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

Enchanted Rock Hiking-crop, two women walking down a rocky slope in the warm sun in Fredericksburg, TX.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Pumpkin Picking and Fall Farms

From mid-September through October, local farms and roadside stands across Fredericksburg and Gillespie County stock pumpkins, gourds, and fall produce. Several operations offer pick-your-own patches alongside already-picked selections, and Wildseed Farms carries more than 25 varieties of pumpkins and gourds beginning in mid-September.

Check out our full guide to pumpkin picking locations to see what each local farm offers, and browse all farms and orchards in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County for more fall fun.

Little orange and white pumpkins in baskets at Vogel Orchard in Fredericksburg TX
Vogel Orchard

Shopping and Dining

More than 150 locally owned shops and boutiques line Main Street and extend into the West End Shopping District and the Warehouse District, with handcrafted goods, local art, and one-of-a-kind finds throughout. It's a great place to shop for the latest fall fashions.

After shopping, take advantage of the cool fall weather by scoping out delicious restaurants with fall menus. Check out German cuisine, Texas barbecue, and fine-dining options available across town.

Browse all local restaurant options in Fredericksburg.

People gathered at tables at Junebug's BBQ listening to a band performing on stage
Junebug's Barbecue

Plan Your Visit

Fredericksburg and Gillespie County pack a fall trip full of fun things to do — festivals, history, outdoor recreation, wineries, and some of the best shopping and dining in the Texas Hill Country.

Browse lodging options across all categories, from downtown bed and breakfasts and cabins along the river to hotels and vacation rentals, and start planning your visit today.

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