Oktoberfest Celebrates 32 Years of Texas Gemütlichkeit

Fredericksburg, Texas, celebrates its German heritage through Oktoberfest. Oompah at its best. German music, food and drink, arts and crafts, children's area and family fun. OKTOBERFEST is a colorful, festive celebration of Fredericksburg, Texas' German heritage. OKTOBERFEST has become an annual tradition around the world. OKTOBERFEST is a community event of family entertainment featuring two stages and two tents with continuous oompah music, art and crafts, Children's fun area ~ Kinder Park, a German Bier Tent, and Oktoberfest Vineyard area, plus delicious food and drink ... all weekend long!

All weekend

· Three covered stages hosting continuous entertainment with some German favorites -- oompah, polka, and waltzing, with exhibitions, contests, and plenty of opportunities for dancing - including the irresistible "Chicken Dance!"

· Over 45 juried artisans from across the state fill two big tents, offering their best arts and collectibles.

· Main Street Art Tent features a select group of Hill Country artists who will be selling their fine art.

· Lots of German foods, plus sizzling fajitas, ice cream, strudel, burgers and fries and much more.

· Adventurous tasters can sample over 30 varieties of German, American, Texan and other imported beer.

· Super kids area where they can play to their heart's content on the Bungee Jump, Jumping Castle, and other fun games and activities right on the grounds.

For more information, call 830-997-4810.

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.

Fall Wine & Food Festival at Texas Vineyards & Beyond - 9/29

Caprock Winery
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards
Dionisio Winery
Westcave Cellars Winery
Red 55 Winery (Miranda Lambert Wines)

Cathy's Sweets
Fredericksburg Pie Company
West End Pizza Co.
Cranky Frank's BBQ
Music by Graham Warwick

Tickets are $12.00 and are available at the door or by phone with a credit card.  Includes logo wine glass, wine & food tastings.
Meet the Winemakers!  Autographed bottles available.
For more info, please visit www.texasvineyardsbeyond.com or call 830-990-9199

Food and Wine Feast - 9/22

A time to celebrate Texas wines and fellowship with Texas Tech Hill Country Alumni and friends. This fund-raising event will benefit local scholarship recipients that will attend Texas Tech in Lubbock, Junction or Hill Country University Center.

When: Saturday, September 22, 2012

Time: 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.

Where: 4.0 Winery- 10354 E. US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Wine samples: 6 plus bonus wine of the week -  receive 10% off cases purchased while at the event.

Food:  Catered heavy hors d’oeuvres

Cost:  $75.00 per couple, $37.50 single

RSVP:  Sam & Patti Sagebiel, 361 550 0519, 830 669 2237 or mesquitesage @yahoo.com before September 10, 2012

Music will be provided

Come join the fun under the Texas stars!

Cactus Country @ Pat's Hall - 9/22

Doors open at 7 p.m.  Tickets $10

Cactus Country has been performing in South Texas and the Hill Country for over 20 years.  They perform at many festivals, conventions, private parties, and trail rides, in addition to performing regularly at area dancehalls. They have been featured with many Nashville stars including Rick Trevino, Gary Allan, Tracy Lawrence, Tracy Byrd, Charlie Daniels Band, Chris LeDoux, Clint Black, Johnny Lee, Moe Bandy, Doug Supernaw, and even the Dixie Chicks before they became famous!  They have also performed with Tejano stars Roberto Pulido, Emilio Navaira, and Patsy Torres, as well as Grammy award winner David Lee Garza.  As always, Pat's Hall, 406 Post Oak Road, will have great dancing music!

It's easy to get tickets at www.PatsHall.com, or come by the Pat's Hall office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thomas Micheal Riley at Pat's Hall - 9/8

A benefit concert for Hill Country Crime Stoppers. Pat's Hall is at 406 Post Oak Road. The doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 at the door.