Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing - 7/19-20

This is the second of four weekends of live horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the Gillespie County Fairground's class three track. Live races feature quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials and futurities. Simulcast dog and horse races are available during the live races at the Fairground's biergarten. Cost is $4 for adults, children 6 - 12 are $1 and under 6 are free. Please call 830/997-2359 for more information.

Cactus Pear Musical Festival - 7/18

Join the Fredericksburg Theater Company as they celebrate Season 12 by presenting this special event, the Cactus Pear Musical Festival at The Theater, 1668 Highway 87 South. Enjoy a family concert at 3:00PM, with a full concert at 7:00PM. Please call (888) 669-7114 for tickets.

Night in Old Fredericksburg (NIOF) - 7/18-19

Night in Old Fredericksburg (NIOF) is an annual event held every year downtown at Marktplatz. A fun, family-friendly event, NIOF features great German food & drink, live German music on multiple stages, arts & crafts, kids' area, & historical exhibits.

Hours & Ticket Info: Friday Hours: 6:00 PM - Midnight. Admission: $6 (adults), $1 (children 12 & under), 2-day passes are $10 per person. Saturday Hours: 11:30 AM - Midnight. Free parking.

Youth Archery Clinic - July 17

Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm in July and August learn the sport of archery at LBJ State Park Baseball Field on Highway 290 East. Bows and arrows will be supplied. Great fun for all ages. Please call 830/644-2252 for more information.

Area Pool Hours

Summer is hear, at least if you go by the thermometer. The area pools are available to help you cool down:

Lady Bird Johnson Park, Hwy 16 S

Open daily, 1:30-7:00 p.m. / $1 admission



Fredericksburg City Pool, across from Middle School

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 1:30 - 7:00 p.m. / $1 admission



LBJ State Park, near Stonewall

Open Wednesday - Sunday, 12:00 (noon) - 8:00 p.m. / admission is $2 adults & $1 children

Season passes available. $25 Individual / $50 Family

Tantalizing Textiles Exhibition & Sale - 7/19

Artisans at Rocky Hill, now at 234 W. Main Street, presents an exhibition and sale of textile and fiber art created by the finest artisans from across the state of Texas. Gallery hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 5:30PM. This event is free and the public is welcome. Please call 830/990-8160 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.

Fredericksburg Farmers Market - 7/17

"Get Fresh, Buy Local" every Thursday at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market on Marktplatz from 4-7 pm. Only the finest produce and products from Gillespie County.

Photo by Stacey M Smith.

Fredericksburg Artists' School Summer Class - July 12

Painting Clouds and Sky in Pastel taught by Denise LaRue Mahlke at the Fredericksburg Artists School, Highway 290 East at Rocky Hill from 9 am to sunset. Cost is $125. Please call 830/997-0515 for more information.

Fredericksburg Culinary Arts Presents "French Bistro" Cooking Class

Bastille Day is July 14. Toast the beginning of the French Revolution with a four-course menu worthy of a small family restaurant in Paris, presented by Fbg Culinary Arts at Fischer & Weiser's Das Peach Haus, 1406 Highway 87 South, Saturday July 12, from 3-5 pm. Cost is $45 per person. Please call 512/905-7737 to make a reservation.

Wild About Texas "Harvesting Our Texas Bounty" Dinner Tour at Fall Creek Vineyards

Wild About Texas 2008 Dinner Tour featuring Texas produced game meats and locally grown produce. Enjoy this 5 course dinner at Fall Creek Vineyards 1820 C.R. 222, on Lake Buchanan in Tow, for $60 per person + tax and gratuity. Seating is limited, please call 713/857-2833 or 830/456-1485 for reservations and more information.

D'Vine Wine First Dinner Event - 7/11-12

D'Vine Wine, at 318 East Main, is hosting its first dinner event. Paella specialists are coming in to prepare both seafood AND white meat paella in the Valencia tradition. Paella is one of the most famous and treasured Spanish dishes. It is a spectacular rice dish with a brilliant array of colors and flavors that is both visually enchanting and a savory delight. Paella is cooked in a special pan and is a complete meal that uniquely pairs with either red or white wine which DVine Wine will be serving with both followed by a port wine dessert. Limited seating available to 20 people each night at $40 per person. Please call 830/990-8466 for reservations.