Pedernales Brewing 3rd Anniversary Party - 4/18

Join Pedernales Brewing Company in celebrating their third anniversary from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday April 18. There will be live music and food trucks. Pedernales Brewing is at 97 Hitchin' Post Lane, a couple of miles south of Fredericksburg on US Highway 87. Look for the big Lobo Negro bottle.

Fredericksburg Music Club Presents ROCO Brass Quintet - 4/19

The Fredericksburg Music Club originated in 1937 as a small study club in a private home and has now emerged into a music organization of international reputation.

An orchestra of all-star musicians, distinguished conductors and famous composers who come together from all over the world to present unexpected classics, original compositions and delightful performances.  Includes trumpet, horn, trombone and bass trombone.

3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church at 1800 N. Llano in Fredericksburg. Donations are welcome. For details, call 830-997-5413.

URBANherbal Cooking & Gardening Classes: “Spring Soups & Salads” - 4/18

“Spring Soups & Salads”. 11 am. $65 per person. Enjoy some hearty and healthy soup and salad recipes while learning how easy they are to make.

URBANHerbal is at 407 Whitney Street. For information call 830-456-9697.

Guided Nature Tours at LBJ State Park - 4/18

Learn more about the great Texas Hill Country outdoors on our nature and wildlife tours and walks at LBJ State Park, East of Fredericksburg on Highway 290 in Stonewall. Tours last about an hour. Tours are at 10:30AM, with water and cameras recommended. Tours are free and open to the public and donations are welcome. Please call 830/644-2252 or 830/644-2455 for more information.

Lenz Fest 2015- April 16 - 18

You are invited to three very special events celebrating Spring in Fredericksburg.  Benefitting the Gillespie County Historical Society. Tickets available online.

“Fredericksburg Finery” Luncheon and Style Show on Thursday, April 16. Enjoy a catered luncheon and lively style show featuring spring fashions from unique Fredericksburg shops. 11:30 am at the St. Mary’s Event Center, 306 W. San Antonio.  $65 per person.

“Evening Elegance” Catered Cocktail Party and Presentation of the 2nd Annual Pioneer Spirit Award.  Friday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Mansfeldt Sheep Barn in Cherry Spring.  $50 per person.

“Gardens Galore” Tour of Extraordinary Fredericksburg Gardens.  Explore a variety of delightful spring home gardens and enjoy light refreshments in the peaceful setting of an amazing Biblical Garden maintained by Master Gardeners.  Saturday, April 18, from 11 am to 4 pm.  $25 per person.

Call (830) 992-2996 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.

Bluebonnet Tractor Ride - April 11

The Seventh Annual Bluebonnet Tractor Ride is scheduled for April 11. Each year the Hill Country Antique Tractor & Engine Club hosts an annual Tractor Ride.  We have been hosting this event for a decade now and it has grown to be a favorite of tractor owners all over the state.  Many tractor enthusiasts enjoy the day in the beautiful Texas Hill Country upon their tractor.  The ride begins with registration and light morning refreshments.  A “driver’s meeting” is held prior to the ride covering all of the safety rules and expectations of the participants. The tractor riders embark on a ride through some of the prettiest areas in the county and the ride begins.

Limited space is available on our “people hauler” for spouses and non-tractor riders who wish to participate in the days festivities.  All riders stop for a noon meal where awards are given out for the “oldest tractor”, “oldest driver” and “farthest traveled rider”.  Each year the Club also recognizes a hard working Club member for their dedication to the Club.  Riders then climb back on their tractors and travel back to the starting point with the ride culminating around 3 pm in the afternoon.

If you are interested in participating in the next Bluebonnet Tractor Ride please contact Regina Weidenfeller at 830-889-9348 for more details.  We welcome you to come ride along with us!

$15 per person to ride on the “people hauler” and eat lunch.  $10 per person for lunch only. Call 830-889-9348 for more information.

Fredericksburg Chorale "Dialogues and Dances" - 4/11

The Fredericksburg Chorale will host a concert of original and classic chorale and instrumental music, as well as poetry and art by local residents. Outdoors in the courtyard at the Hill Country University Center weather permitting or inside in case of inclement weather.

Lawn chairs and blankets are suggested.

Bottled water will be provided. Donations are graciously welcome.

Reflections of the 60s at LBJ Ranch - 4/11

The 7th Annual Reflections of the Sixties education conference at the LBJ Ranch is a learning opportunity for persons interested in understanding the impact of the 1960′s on the fabric of our country.  Guest speakers will talk about topics relevant to the 1960′s and the role Lyndon B. Johnson played during this time.

This year, the 50th anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act will be celebrated.  Highlighting the day will be a ceremony at 2 pm at the one-room Junction School.  At that site on April 11, 1965, President Johnson signed the landmark law that for the first time provided extensive federal funding of the nation’s elementary, junior high and high schools.

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Hwy 290 E near Stonewall.  For more information, call 830-868-7128, ext. 244.

Pacific Combat Living History Program - 4/11-12

The National Museum of the Pacific War's Pacific Combat Zone comes alive as re-enactors in authentic World War II uniforms discuss strategies involved during the Pacific theater and provide tours of a recreated battlefield. See U.S. and Japanese training and tactics demonstrated as well as a flame thrower, 50-caliber machine gun, Japanese light machine gun and various armored vehicles. Finally, witness an attack on a Japanese pillbox. Hours are 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Free with regular museum admission of $6 for adults, $4 for children and free for children under six; Pacific Combat-only tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children. Please call 830-997-4379 for more information

German Springfest Celebration at Kuckucks Nest - April 12

Fun for the whole family at this German import store!  German clothes, German food, German music and German fun.  Live music by Off the Grid. 2 to 5 pm.

Kuckuck's Nest is at 3150 N State Hwy 16. Call (830) 997-9707 for more information.

Outlaw Half Marathon & 5K Run 2015 - April 11

Join the folks in historic Luckenbach Texas for this annual event. Grab your friends and plan to stay for live music, beer, food and wine. Run through Downtown Luckenbach, along scenic Texas country roads and finish at the famous Luckenbach Post Office. We are proud to partner with and benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in their mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. T-shirts and finisher’s awards included. All runners receive entry into the post party celebration.

Packet pickup at 6 am; half marathon and 5k start at 8 am. All half marathon participants must complete the course within the 5 hour time limit (by 1 pm).

Half Marathon $85+ per runner; 5K $35+ per runner. Register online. Call (210) 494-7869 for more information. 412 Luckenbach Town Loop off RR 1376