Bundes Schuetzen Fest - Target Shooting - 8/2-3

Enjoy target shooting at Texas Hills Sporting Range, 13 miles from Fredericksburg on FM 2093. Hours for Saturday is 1:00 - 7:00PM and Sunday is 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Please call 830/997-8006 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

Children's Theatrical Camp - 7/28

This camp presented by Fredericksburg Theater Company 1668 Highway 87 South July 28-30 from 2-6 pm, offers acting principles and gives children the chance to act, sing and dance. The camp is for ages 8 - 15. Cost is $115 per child. Please call 830/997-3588 for registration information.

"Hill Country Native Grasses" Topic at Native Plant Society

The Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society will host speaker, Jim Stanley at Gillespie County Historical Society, 312 W. San Antonio Street, on Tuedsay July 29 at 7 pm. He will speak on the topic of "Hill Country Native Grasses". This program is free and the public is welcome. Please call 830/990-2942 for more information.

Roots Music - Newgrass and Mountain Music 7/26

It's back to basic bluegrass, newgrass and mountain music at the next Roots Music concert at the Pioneer Museum on Saturday, July 26 in Fredericksburg.

Double Eagle String Band brings back the old time sound of Appalachia, featuring pure vocal ballads and hot string picking on breakdowns.

South Austin Jug Band is the hottest newgrass, acoustic folk Texas roots group around. They bring together the best of bluegrass, string, and swing to create a fun, high-energy sound. The group was named best bluegrass band at both the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Austin Music Awards.

The new local bluegrass group Cross Mountain, pictured, will start off the evening. Formed this year, the acoustic band features Comfort singer Sally Cowan, along with veteran musicians Lee Line, David Wilson, Jon Whitley, and David Goodnight. They call their style of music "bluegrass gospel," highlighting tight vocal harmonies and hot instrumental breaks.

Local musicians David Wilson and Britt Pounds will host a free informal jam session from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. under the trees on the museum grounds. Musicians of all ability levels are welcome to bring their acoustic instruments and join in.

Gates for the concert open at 5 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $10, with tickets sold at the gate. Visitors can receive a $2 discount by printing out the web page at www.pioneermuseum.com. Students age 17 and younger are free.

Guests can also enjoy a catered meal served beginning at 5:30 p.m., along with beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.

The Pioneer Museum is located at 309 West Main Street in Fredericksburg. Guests can bring lawn chairs or use folding chairs that are provided.

This is the 7th season of the successful Roots Music series, a set of live, open-air concerts featuring emerging and established artists in an informal, family setting. Remaining 2008 concerts are August 16, Western Swing featuring Billy Mata and the Quebe Sisters; and September 27, Celtic & New World with the Blaggards.

Proceeds support the mission of the Gillespie County Historical Society. More information is available by calling 830-997-2835.

Bat Cave Update

The Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area has sent word that July is the “maternity” time for bats as the mother bats leave for maternity caves to tend to their new pups, at least until August when the pups are weaned and flying. What’s this mean for visitors? It means the bats that are exiting the caves now are fewer and they are doing so later in the evening, to adjust to the heat – so schedule your bat-viewing outings for later than the usual 8:30 p.m. timeframe. For information, call 866-978-BATS (2287).

"Sauce Workshop I" Cooking Class -

Learn how to make a classic white sauce (Bechamel) and brown sauce from Fredericksburg Culinary Academy at Fischer & Wieser's das Peach Haus, 1406 Highway 87 South on Saturday July 26 from 3-5 pm. Explore variations and uses. Cost is $35 per person. Please call 512/905-7737 to make a reservation.

"Independence of Summer" Vintner Dinner - 7/25

This vintner dinner pairs Fischer & Wieser's das Peach Haus and August E's for an amazing culinary delight of Fischer & Wieser products, Oberhof Wine Cellar wines and the cuisine of August E's. Cost is $50 per person and seating is limited. Please call 830/997-8969 for reservations. Das Peach Haus is at 1406 Highway 87 South in Fredericksburg.

2nd Annual Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival - July 25-27

Love everything peppers? This is the festival at Wildseed Farms, East of Fredericksburg on Highway 290, is for you. Enjoy lots of pepper plants, hot sauce booths, expert gardeners and chefs, pepper fields and more. Friday night listen to the sounds of the Almost Patsy Cline Band and Saturday night Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88's. Hours are Friday 3:00 - 9:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM - 9:00PM and Sunday 10:00AM - 6:00PM. Cost is $8 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Please call 866/tex-fest or 830/990-1393 for more information.

Fredericksburg Artists' School Summer Class - 7/26

Fredericksburg Artists' School on Highway 290 East at Rocky Hill is offering "Painting the Moods of the Landscape in Pastel" on Saturday July 26 from 9 am to sunset. Cost is $125. Please call 830/997-0515 for more information.

Smith-Ritch Point Theatre Presents "Disney's High School Musical"

Smith-Ritch Point Theatre, 120 Point Theatre Road South, Highway 39 West in Ingram, presents the smash Disney hit about two totally different teens who audition for the school's musical. Please call 830/367-5121 for ticket information. Show days are July 24-26 at 8:30 pm.

"Trio", an Evening of Latin American Music, Poetry and Photography - 7/24

Photograhy 414 presents "Trio", an evening with classic guitarist Kevin McCormick, as well as readings of Pablo Neruda and photographs by Argentinean students, on Thursday night from 7-9 pm. This is the first time this work has been shown in Texas. Please call 830/990-1330 for more information.

"Building a Home in a New Land" Adventures at Pioneer Museum - 7/22

"Building a Home in a New Land" Adventures at Pioneer Museum at 312 West San Antonio Street. Enjoy exciting activities for students who will be entering 3rd - 5th grades in the fall of 2008. Each day includes a craft, snack, games and hands-on educational activities. "Building a Home in a New Land" learn about the homes of early Fredericksburg and how they were constructed and much more. Cost is $15 per session, with registration closing two weeks prior to each session. Please call 830/990-8441 to register.

'Dog Days of Summer' by Kathy Weigand Photography - July 21-31

Dog & Pet Owner Portrait Specials! While Kathy Weigand Photography is focused primarily on dogs, other pets are welcomed too. There will be specially priced print packages just for this event. Some of the proceeds will be donated to the local animal shelter to help promote pet adoption & care. For more information, contact the studio at 830/997-8066.

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.

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 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.

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.

Fine Wine and Fine Art at Singing Water Vineyards

Second annual Fine Wine and Fine Art at Singing Water Vineyards, 316 Mill Dam Road in Comfort. John and Edith Maskey return on July 11-13 with more of their fabulous paintings of the Southwest and Old Mexico. Please call 830/995-2246 for more information.

Mooney Aircraft Fly-In - 7/11-12

Mooney Aircraft promotional/sales fly-in will be landing Friday and taking off Saturday at the Gillespie County Airport. 10 - 12 airplanes are expected, weather permitting.

"Life on the Frontier" Adventures at Pioneer Museum

"Life on the Frontier" Adventures at Pioneer Museum at 312 West San Antonio Street. Enjoy exciting activities for students who will be entering 3rd - 5th grades in the fall of 2008. Each day includes a craft, snack, games and hands-on educational activities. "Life on the Frontier" discovers what life was like for the pioneer children of early Fredericksburg and much more. Cost is $15 per session, with registration closing two weeks prior to each session. Please call 830/990-8441 to register.

4th of July Wine Tour

Enjoy this very special "4th of July" Wine Tour. Visit 5 local wineries, lunch and basic tasting fees included. Cost is $125 plus tax. Please call 830/990-1697 or 830/997-8687 for reservations.

Celebrate "LBJ and Civil Rights" - 7/4

Learn about LBJ's role in establishing this groundbreaking legislation that transformed America. Join in honoring the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at LBJ National Historical Park in Johnson City. Please call 830/868-7128 x231 for more information.