Becker Vineyards wins Awards

Congratulations to Becker Vineyards on its recent honors at the San Francisco Wine Competition 2009 in San Francisco, California (land of California wineries). The following Becker Vineyards wines were chosen: 2008 Viognier (Silver), 2008 Syrah (Silver), Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (Brenda Canada Vineyards)(Bronze), 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Andrew Martin Vineyards)(Bronze) and 2007 Claret (Bronze).

Tennis Association "Mini Wimbledon" Social - 7/12

The Fredericksburg Tennis Association (FTA) is hosting their monthly tennis social at the Lady Bird Johnson Park Tennis Courts on Highway 16 South on Sunday at 6pm. The event is free to members, with guests playing and eating for $5. Memberships to the FTA are available. Please call 830/990-7503 for more information.

Fund Raiser for Enchanted Rock Interpretive Center

Friends of Enchanted Rock is raising funds to provide new signage to the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area until July 31. Plans are to construct new directional signage on the trails and provide a new interpretive kiosk in the gazebo area. This much-needed visitor amenity is only partially funded, so your tax deductible donation is needed! Individual support levels are $25 - $50 - $100; Business support levels are $250 Limestone, $500 Quartzite and $1,000 Granite. Mail your donations to Friends of Enchanted Rock, 10921 Hollow Ridge, Helotes, Texas 78023 or to donate online.

Farmers Market - 7/9

"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.

LBJ Ranch Bus Tour Schedule

The two-hour National Park Bus Tours for the LBJ Ranch, Sauer- Beckmann Living History Farm and the Texas White House are available daily – one at 11:00 a.m. and one at 2:00 p.m. Self-guided personal vehicle tours with loaned CD audio are available throughout the day. For more information, please contact the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park at 830-868-7128.

Fredericksburg Culinary Arts Presents Farmers Market Finds - 7/11

Learn what to look for at the Farmers' Market from Fredericksburg Culinary Arts, at Fischer & Wieser's das Peach Haus, 1406 Highway 87 South, Saturday from 3-5 pm. Cost is $49 per person. Please call 830/997-8396 reservations.

Sauer-Beckmann Farm July 4th Celebration

Celebrate July 4th at the Sauer-Beckmann living history farm, located within LBJ State Park & Historic Site in Stonewall. A great outing for families, visitors can enjoy horseshoes, washer pitching, stick-horse races, & lots more fun and games. No admission.

The Sauer-Beckmann living history farm is located east of the visitor center and off the nature trial, all within LBJ State Park & Historic Site. 2 miles east of Stonewall and 14 miles west of Johnson City on US Highway 290 toward Fredericksburg, the park is adjacent to both Ranch Road 1 and US Highway 290; enter on Park Road 52 off of US Highway 290.

First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg

A tradition in Fredericksburg is the FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK FREDERICKSBURG, with galleries open until 8:00pm. Fredericksburg's art galleries will be focusing on some aspect of exhibiting artists' works, which may include painting and fine craft demonstrations, casual art talks, opportunities to meet artists, special showings and entertainment. Participants will experience the Fredericksburg art scene up close and personal while enjoying fine wines from local wineries and beyond all day long. Participating galleries are Artisans at Rocky Hill, Charles Beckendorf Gallery, Ben Beckendorf Gallery, Fredericksburg Art Gallery, The Good Art Gallery, Photography 414, Rodeo Studio Gallery, Uptown Market and Whistle Pik Galleries.

July 4th Parade and Program

Enjoy an old fashioned 4th of July parade and patriotic program, then a band concert with fireworks in the evening. At 8:00AM enjoy the kids' costume parade around Marktplatz. Watch the parade on Main Street at 10:00AM, then Marktplatz for the patriotic program at 11:30AM and at Ladybird Johnson Park for a concert and fireworks starting at 7:00PM. All of these events are free and open to the public. Please call 830/997-6891 for more information.

2009 Horse Racing Season opens 7/4

The Gillespie County Fair Association will kick off the 2009 live horse racing season at the fairgrounds, three miles south of Fredericksburg on Highway 16 South, this weekend, with post times at 1:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (830)997-2359

4th of July Fireworks

Enjoy this Fredericksburg tradition of fireworks at 9:40 pm at Lady Bird Johnson Park after a day of celebration. Please call 830/997-4202 for more information.

Pacific Combat Zone Reenactment - 7/4-5

Watch reenactments of a battle for an island in the Pacific during WW II at the National Museum of the Pacific War's Combat Zone on east Austin Street. Times are 10:30am, 1:00 and 3:30pm. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for students and free for WW II Veterans. Please call 830/997-4379 for more information.

July 4th Children's Parade

A 4th of July parade just for the kids. Tots to 11 years old in patriotic costumes are judged for various prizes. Please call 830/997-4032 for more information. The parade is from 8-9:30 am.'