When the Easter Bunny visits the Texas Hill Country, he brings along several special events to Fredericksburg. If you are in town for the holiday weekend, here is a look at several ways to celebrate the occasion.
- The fields at Wildseed Farms should be bursting with color this Easter Weekend. The nation’s largest working wildflower farm is located just a few miles from downtown Fredericksburg and will provide the perfect place to take photos of fields of Texas bluebonnets, poppies, and other seasonal wildflowers. View an update on the 2022 Wildflower Season.
- Grab some fresh produce for your Easter brunch or Easter dinner at the Fredericksburg Farmers' Market. The market is held at Marktplatz on Thursday's from 4-7 p.m. and features fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, fish, wine and more.
- More than 40 different wineries will celebrate the spring season with the Wine & Wildflower Journey. For a flat fee, participants can experience Texas wine and the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.
- Shop until you drop at Fredericksburg Trade Days. Check out seven barns featuring over 350 vendors selling antiques, jewelry, home decor, furniture and more. Be sure to check out 150 more locally-owned shops and boutiques along Fredericksburg's Main Street and in the Warehouse District.
- An Easter Saturday tradition, the Fredericksburg Lions Club will serve up all-you can eat pancakes Saturday morning at Marktplatz from 7-11 a.m.
- After breakfast, make your way to the Pioneer Museum for an Easter egg hunt. Gates open at 10 a.m. but it is best to arrive early. The grounds are sectioned off based on age group. After the hunt is over, stop and get a photo with the Easter bunny himself.
- Learn about German Easter traditions through living history demonstrations at the Sauer-Beckmann Farms at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. All ages are welcome to learn about how to make homemade egg dyes, make grass Easter baskets, prepare a lamb cake and make friendship cards.
- The National Museum of the Pacific War will host a free, living history program. The interactive programs will be held every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at the Pacific Combat Zone. There are no programs from noon- 1 p.m. Programs are 20-25 minutes long and include stories, artifacts, and a question and answer session.
- Returning for the celebration of Fredericksburg's 175th Anniversary, the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association will host the Easter Fires Pageant on Saturday evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at dusk. Learn more about this special Fredericksburg tradition.
- Enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch at Messina Hof Hill Country with a brunch buffet served from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults can enjoy Sparkling Brut Mimosas. An egg hunt just for kids will be held at 1 and 3 p.m. Wine and cheese pairings will be held at the same times. The cost is $65 per person plus 20% gratuity. Reservations are required.
- Round out your weekend with the Big Easter Egg Hunt in Luckenbach Texas on Sunday, April 17. This event is free and will be held from noon-4 p.m. Live music will be performed throughout the afternoon.
Restaurants Open on Easter Sunday
Airport Diner
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The Auslander Restaurant & Biergarten
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Fredericksburg Brewing Company
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Hill Top Café
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Nury's Breakfast and Lunch
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Attractions & Wineries Open on Easter Sunday
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
The crown jewel of Fredericksburg’s recreational parks is the 330 acre Lady Bird Johnson Municipal...
Wildseed Farms Vineyards
Founded in 1983, by John and Marilyn Thomas, Wildseed Farms has been the trailblazer for the...
Pedernales Cellars
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