German Holiday Traditions in the 1900's at Sauer-Beckmann Farm - 11/28

Celebrate the holidays in the Texas Hill Country at the LBJ State Park, east of Fredericksburg on Highway 290 in Stonewall on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Observe and learn some of the 1900's German traditions. Enjoy decorating cookies as it was done for a German Christmas in that era. Listen to the Legend of St. Nicholas. Donations are welcomed. Please call 830/644-2252 for more information.

Thanksgiving Invitational Art Show

Artists from the Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair will exhibit on Marktplatz, November 27th and 28th, from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free. Please call 830/896-5711 for more information.

Christmas Miniature Show - 12/1-12/31

Over 100 artists from around the country will display their artwork of exceptional quality at Whistle Pik Gallery. An artists reception will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 6-8 pm, so stop by to meet the artists whose work is in the show. Free and open during regular gallery hours Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 5:30PM. Please call Whistle Pik Gallery at 830/990-8151 for more information.

The Peddler Show - 11/27-28

The Peddler's Perfect Street of Shops. Discover an array of hot fashions, trendy jewelry, stylish home furnishings, unique gift items, gourmet foods and much more. Admission to Gillespie County Fairgrounds on Highway 16 South is $5 adults, $3 seniors 65 + and children 12 and under free. Hours are Friday from 1:00 - 9:00PM, Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM and Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM. Please call 512/358-1000 for more information.

Christmas in the Vineyard - 11/27-29

Shop at this old fashioned Christmas market at Becker Vineyards with unique and handmade items. Enjoy music and concessions. Hours are Friday 12:00 - 6:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM and Sunday 12:00 - 6:00PM. Admission is complimentary. Please call 830/644-2681 for more information

Restaurants open today

ANDY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD GRILL

413 S. Washington St (830) 997-3744

Open 11 AM – 2 PM Traditional Buffet

AUGUST E’S

203 E. San Antonio (830) 997-1585

Seatings 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM

Traditional Meal – Reservations recommended

AUSLANDER

323 E. Main (830)997-7714

Open 5 PM – Midnight

AUSTIN’S-The RESTAURANT at ROSE HILL MANOR

2614 Upper Albert Rd (Stonewall) (877) 767-3445

Seatings 1 PM & 4:30 PM

Prix fixe 5 Course Dinner – Reservations only

CABERNET GRILL

Hwy.16 South ~ 1.5 mi. (830) 990-5734

Open 11 AM – 4 PM Traditional Buffet

DENNY’S

1035 S. Adams (Hwy. 16 South) (830) 990-2806

Open 24 hrs regular menu

DOUBLE JADE ISLAND

504 E. Main (830) 990-0988

Open 11 AM – 8 PM Buffet

FREDERICKSBURG BREWING CO

245 E. Main (830) 997-1646

Beergarten open 7:15 PM for Football Game



FREDERICKSBURG GOURMET COFFEE & TEA

321 W. Main (830) 997-8327

Open 8 AM – NOON

HILL COUNTRY DONUTS & KOLACHES

605 E. Main (830) 990-2424

Open 5 AM – 2 PM

HILL TOP CAFÉ

10661 US Hwy 87 North (830) 997-8922

Open 11 AM – 3 PM

LONGHORN CAFÉ

23624 US Hwy 290 W. (Harper) (830) 864-4328

Open 11 AM – 2 PM Traditional Buffet

LONGHORN STREET CAFÉ

621 Longhorn Street (830) 997-4805

Open 8 AM – 2 PM Traditional Meal

MAHALEY’S CAFÉ

341 E. Main Street (830) 997-4400

Open 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM

RATHSKELLER – HILL COUNTRY BISTRO

260 E. Main (830) 990-5858

Open 11 AM – 3 PM

Traditional Meal - Reservations recommended

THE PEACH PIT BBQ

324 W. Main (830) 997-7753

Open 11 AM – 5 PM

SILVER CREEK RESTAURANT

310 E. Main (830) 990-4949

Open Noon till sold out

Traditional Meal

SUBWAY SANDICHES – WALMART

1435 E. Main (830) 997-7444

Open 10 AM – 10 PM

TAQUERIA JALISCO

1410 E. Main (830) 990-8554

Open 6 AM – 3 PM

TOP DONUTS

915 E. Main (830) 997-9976

Open 5 AM – 1 PM

WILLIE’S FULL MOON BBQ & STEAKHOUSE

3234 Luckenbach Rd (830) 997-0444

Open 11 AM – 6 PM Traditional Meal

WINSLOW’S

106 E. Main (830) 990-0168

Open 8 AM – 3 PM

Note: Information provided by above restaurants.

Please call to confirm hours. As of 11/3/09

HEB Food Store (830-997-9950), 401 S.
Adams, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Super S Foods
(997-4346), 206 N. Milam, will be open 7 am - 2:30 pm on Thanksgiving Day.

All restaurants are smoke free unless over 50% of their
business is derived from alcohol sales.

Swedish Christmas at Pedernales Cellars - 11/28

Enjoy a "Swedish Christmas" and the traditions of Sweden with traditional attire and the Swedish Society of Austin at Pedernales Cellars, 2916 Upper Albert Road in Stonewall. The tasting room will be decorated for the Swedish holiday with the Glogg spice wine paired with Gingersnaps and Swedish chocolate cookies.

"Ranchwomen of the Texas Hill Country" at Photography 414

"Don't Make Me Go to Town: Ranchwomen of the Texas Hill Country" will be shown at Photography 414 Saturdays and Sundays in November, noon to 6 p.m. The project includes platinum prints and oral histories of ranchwomen from this region. The photographer, Rhonda Lashley Lopez, began the work more than a decade ago as a graduate student in photojournalism at UT Austin, and the work will be published by UT Press. The signed and numbered prints are for sale, but everyone is welcome to view the exhibit and learn about these remarkable women. Photography 414 Gallery is at 414 East Main Street.

"Storytelling in Texas" - 11/28

A Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Event for the Family and Audiences of All Ages. “Storytelling in Texas” will host storytelling concerts at 2:00pm and 7:30pm at Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 Highway 87 South. Three nationally recognized storytellers will evoke laughter, stimulate the imagination and recall fond memories. General admission seating - tickets are $8 for children under 13 at both concerts, and $15 for adults for the matinee and $20 for the adults for the evening concert.

Scooter, gun, and gift card part of 2009 Preservation Weekend prizes

The public can now buy tickets to win one of three unique $2500 prizes offered by the Gillespie County Historical Society: a new motor scooter from Scootique, VISA gift card, or a custom painted gun.

Tickets are being sold in conjunction with Preservation Weekend, the Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The events include the Tannenbaum Ball on Friday evening, Dec 11, the Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, Dec 12 from noon to 6 p.m., and the Candlelight Tour on Saturday evening, Dec 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The winner’s name will be drawn the night of the Tannenbaum Ball, Friday, Dec. 11. The winner will choose one of three prizes, each a $2500 value:

• Buddy Scooter from Scootique


• Baretta 391 shotgun from Smith Guns


• VISA gift card - $2500

Prize tickets are $30 each or four for $100. Tickets are on sale now at the Society office, 312 West San Antonio St; at the Pioneer Museum store on the corner of Main and Milam; and from any member of the board of directors. Tickets are also being sold in front of the old Crenwelge store and Chase Bank on weekends.

Preservation Weekend is the largest fundraiser for the Gillespie County Historical Society, whose mission is to preserve and tell the story of Fredericksburg’s unique cultural heritage.

Cheeses for Thanksgiving Class at Fromage du Monde - 11/21

Learn about Cheeses for Thanksgiving at Fromage du Monde, 226 West Main, on Saturday November 28 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Please RSVP to 830/992-3134. Class will cost $10.

Eisbahn Holiday Ice Skating Rink on Marktplatz - 11/27 to 1/1

Announcing a huge new fundraising event that will have you wobbly at the knees. In jeopardy of being a memory from holidays past, Heritage School has rescued Eisbahn, this popular seasonal ice skating event. Given its popularity, and with the majority of proceeds now benefiting Heritage School, you could say it’s part fundraising, part community service. This is quite possibly the biggest fundraising opportunity Heritage School has ever had, and it has the potential for an even bigger reward. Please call 830/992-9659 or 830/997-6597 for more information.

Rockbox Theater

"Funtabulous," the word Rockbox created especially for you to describe the live-music entertainment experience awaiting you every weekend. Family entertainment from the golden era of rock n roll. Each week a different live-music entertainment experience filled with costumes, comedy and choreography. Show schedule is 8:00PM Friday, 4:30 & 8:00PM Saturday and 1:30PM Sunday. Please call 830/997-ROCK or 866/349-6688 for more information.

Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms

Shop with over 300 vendors, where you can find acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, unique clothing, jewelry, and food. Relax in the biergarten while listening to live music!

Fri. and Sat. 9AM - 6PM, Sun. 9AM - 4PM

$3.00 parking fee - good for all 3 days

Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms is 7 miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas on Highway 290. Call (830) 990-4900 for more information.

Gifts from the Heart Craft Show

Handmade crafts from Texas artists at St. Joseph's Halle, 212 West San Antonio Street. Friday, November 27 thru Saturday November 28 from 9 AM - 5 PM, Admission is free. Please call 830/997-1916 for more information.

Thanksgiving in Luckenbach - 11/28

Thanksgiving in Luckenbach, Texas starts at 8 pm on Saturday. Join Bruce Robison and The Trishas and boot scoot away all those Thanksgiving calories in the world famous Texas dancehall. Please call 830/997-5881 for more information.

Cabernet Grill Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Thursday November 26, 2009

$27.95 per person plus tax and gratuity

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Open Seating / No Reservations Needed

From the Carving Board

Bourbon & Molasses Glazed Pit Ham

Honey Sage Roasted Turkey with natural gravy

Rosemary & Pepper Crusted Prime Rib of Beef

Soup of the Day

Caesar Salad with Pecorino Croutons

Iced Gulf Shrimp and Raw Half Shell Oysters with South Texas Red Sauce

Hearth Baked Rolls with sweet cream butter

Butter Pecan Candied Yams

Southern Cornbread Sausage Dressing

Ginger Lime Carrots

Petite Green Beans

Cheddar Scallion Smashed Potatoes

Dessert Bar

Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple Pie, Toasted Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie with Chantilly Cream, Sticky Pecan Cheesecake

Death by Chocolate Cake

Wild Game Dinner - 11/21

Enjoy a fun evening with something for the entire familythat raises money for activities that enhance educational opportunities for our Hill Country residents, parents, teachers and our kids for such things as scholarships, "Ag in the Classroom", youth leadership conferences and more. The Wild Game Dinner returns to the Gillespie County Fairgrounds Saturday 11/21, from 5:30-9:30 pm. Dinner tickets are $20 each and include beer, wine and soft drinks. There are raffle items and door prizes as well. The fairgrounds are on State hwy 16 South.