This October, when the moon casts its glow, Fredericksburg becomes a special - and a little spooky - place that beckons the spirited and the brave. From sweet treats to hair-raising activities, explore the mysterious and the macabre in Fredericksburg. Boo, y'all! history's mysteries Step back in…
It's fall, y'all! And we couldn't be more excited to welcome cooler temps and a new season to the Texas Hill Country. For a fun, family-friendly outing, pumpkin picking should be at the top of your list. Here are local businesses where you can pick out the perfect pumpkin: Eckhardt Orchards will…
October is Texas Wine Month, and Fredericksburg is gearing up for all things vino. Here are some ways to celebrate during the month-long ode to wine in Texas Wine Country. Participate in the 2023 Texas Wine Month Passport. This self-guided wine trail explores more than 40 participating Texas Hill…
One of Fredericksburg's most popular festivals is returning for its 43rd year. Oktoberfest, slated for October 6 - 8, 2023, honors the town's rich German heritage with everything from oompah music, arts and crafts, shopping, a children's area, over 50 varieties of beer and wine, great food and…
Fredericksburg and Oktoberfest have been nominated for USA Today 's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Voting can be done once per person, per day, per device. Thank you to the hard work and dedication of travel and tourism industry partners who make these nominations possible! CATEGORIES…
The fall season's cooler temperatures and changing landscape colors set the stage for a fantastic time to visit the Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg's fall festivals are a major reason to visit during the autumn months. Every weekend features something new and fun, so you can't go wrong! Whether…
Labor Day Weekend is the last official getaway weekend of summer, and it's the perfect time to take advantage of all that the Texas Hill Country has to offer – shopping, wineries, unique places to stay, museums and more. Get the full lineup of Labor Day Weekend events, including lots of live music…
Every year, Fredericksburg wineries host grape stomping events to celebrate the annual grape harvest season. Here are five tips on how to grape stomp like a pro as well as where to find grape stomps across Texas Wine Country. Grape Stomping Tips Dress for the mess. You're not going to the prom…
As summer draws to a close, the grape harvest season in Fredericksburg kicks in to high gear. With that comes plenty of reasons to celebrate and enjoy the vino of Texas Wine Country. Here are five ways you can enjoy the grape harvest season at the more than 60 wineries and tasting rooms in…
Tired of sitting in front of a screen? Looking for some unique date ideas for you and your special someone? Ditch your go-to date spot and spend time exploring all Fredericksburg has to offer in the great outdoors. Fredericksburg has a wide variety of open spaces that are perfect for any outdoor…
