29th Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Club Show - 6/13-14

This 29th annual show will appeal to anyone who is interested in antique farm machinery. Preserving our heritage of power! To be held at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds (530 Fair Drive), activities will include exhibits of antique tractors and antique engines, an antique tractor parade, tractor-pulls, kiddy tractor-pulls, fence making, farm machinery demonstrations, featured operations of large engines, a blacksmith shop, vendors of agriculture-related items, and food and drink concessions. Call 830-889-9348 for more information.

Crawfish Festival - 5/23-25

“Laissez les bon temps rouler!”

The annual Jaycees’ Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival returns to Marktplatz over Memorial Day Weekend.  The Festival will feature activities for the whole family including lots of great Cajun food, live music, crawfish races and a Creole brunch with a special appearance by Chef John Russ of the renowned restaurant, Luke San Antonio.  Please visit the website for the complete lineup of activities and entertainment.

Festival times are Friday 6 pm to midnight; Saturday 11 am to 11 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm.  Admission is $7 for adults on Friday and Sunday and $10 on Saturday.  Kid tickets (ages 6-12) will be $5 per day.  Kids 5 and under are free.  Two-day passes are $12 and three-day passes are $20.  The Creole Brunch will be held on Sunday from 10 am to noon.  Ticket prices for the brunch are $55 per seat or $450 for a table of eight.

Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees.

Renewable Energy Round Up and Green Energy Fair - 9/27-29

This community and family oriented Renewable Energy and Green Living Fair has grown to be the largest “green show” in the south.  It occurs at the end of September, in historic Fredericksburg, Texas.  You can see the latest in eco-friendly technologies.  Learn how to save and create your own energy.  Attend informative talks by the experts.  Visit with our vendors to see contemporary green living and sustainability practices.  Come test drive the next generation in personal transportation.  It’s fun, environmentally friendly, and a great place to learn how you can make a difference!

For information call (830) 997 2350.

Night in Old Fredericksburg - July 19-20

The 49th annual Night In Old Fredericksburg will be held on July 19-20 at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg.   

The festival will open its gates at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 20 and at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 21.  The festival will close at midnight on both nights.  An admission fee of $6 per adult and $1 per under 12 years old will be charged each day.

In keeping with the festival’s German cultural roots, live entertainment will be offered both days featuring German, Texan and Country music.  Visit www.NightInOldFredericksburg.com for updates on activities and entertainment.  The festival will also have a wide assortment of delicious food and great arts and craft vendors.

52nd Annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo

The 51st Annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo will be held June 20, 21and 22 at the Stonewall Rodeo Grounds. The events kick off with a rodeo at 8 pm Friday night.

Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival - 9/16-17

Love everything kicked up a notch? Don't miss three days of peppers, salsas, demonstrations and fun at Wildseed Farms, East of Fredericksburg on Highway 290. Enjoy the Wildseed Farms, hot air balloon show, wildflower fields, the butterfly haus and much more. Music by the Fabs on Friday and the Rotel & the Hot Tomatoes on Saturday. Hours are Friday noon - 10:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 11:00pm and Sunday noon - 3:00pm. Cost is adults $8 and children 12 and under $4 for one day, $12 or $6 for two days or $15 or $10 for three days. Please call 830-990-8080 for more information.

Texas Fest - July 16

Live horse racing, Chili Cookoff, Concerts and Dances including Sixteen Outlaw, Charlie Montague and Stephanie Urbina Jones. Concerts are at 8:30pm, tickets are $10.00. All at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Saturday night. Call 830-997-2359 for more information.

Wings over the Hills Nature Festival - April 29 to May 1

Join fellow birders and nature enthusiasts for the Wings Over the Hills Nature Festival, kicking off this Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 (with level of activity on Sunday dependent on demand). Bring the whole family for the educational and entertainment activities that will focus on the unique wildlife features of the Texas Hill Country – the birds, butterflies, bats, and dragonflies. It’s a celebration of flight! Planned events will be held at several locations around Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country. On the program are many educational presentations by noted nature specialists, an activity program just for kids, guided field trips and motor coach tours of the area. For more information, including ticket pricing, visit www.wingsoverthehills.org.

Renewable Energy Round-Up and Green Living Fair - 9/24-25

The Renewable Energy Round-Up and Green Living fair returns to Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg this weekend. Lectures, exhibits, demonstrations, family activities, music and environmental film festival are features at the biggest sustainability event in the South. Hours are noon to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Gate fees are $10 on Friday and Sunday, $12 on Saturday. A $20 three-day pass is also available. Tickets at the front gate only.

Night in Old Fredericksburg (NIOF) - 7/16-17

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.

Hill Country Wine and Music Fest - 5/15

The Hill Country Wine and Music Festival, pairing great Texas wine and food with music, premieres this Saturday, May 15 at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg. Enjoy a day of tasting wines from Texas wineries and listening to live music. Area restaurants will be on hand to share samples and to offer free cooking demonstrations. A portion of the proceeds from this event, sponsored by Torre di Pietra Vineyards and with assistance from the Texas Department of Agriculture GO TEXAN program, will go to the proposed Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts in Fredericksburg and to area school art enhancement programs. Advance tickets for $25 are available online. Follow the festival on Facebook for information.

Der Chili Cookoff - 3/5

The Hill Country Home Builders Association proudly presents "DER CHILI COOKOFF" March 5 on Marktplatz from 4-10 pm. There will be food, fun, friendship, dancing, silent auction items, raffles, and festivities to be experienced by all. The Cooks' meeting begins at 10:00am and the Celebrity Judging will begin at 3:45pm. The People's Choice contest will begin when the doors open to the public at 4:00. The Award Ceremony is scheduled for 7:00, and a live band, "The Flying GT's", will play from 7:00 - 10:00! Tickets can be purchased at the entrance to Marktplatz (CASH ONLY) for $10 Adults or $5 for ages 5-12 yrs. (Free for children 4 yrs. and under).

Oktoberfest 2009 - Oct 2-4

Join us in celebrating the fun and flavor of Fredericksburg's German heritage! Two stages of entertainment including oompah, waltzes, polkas, contests, and dancers; a variety of authentic German food and multiple varieties of cold drinks; 40 artisans; Kinderpark for the kids; souvenirs galore, and much more!

Friday: 6PM – Midnight,
Saturday: 10AM – Midnight,
Sunday: 10AM - 6PM

Adults $6, Kids 6-12 $1, under 6 - free. 2-day passes are $10 per person and are available for Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. 3-day passes are $15 per person. Tickets can be ordered through the mail with check or money order -- please indicate which days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun) if you are ordering two-day passes. Make checks payable to Oktoberfest and mail to PO Box 222, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624.

Tickets can also be purchased online.

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival - 5/22-24

Nothing says "German community" quite like the annual Crawfish Festival! They'll be serving up red beans and rice, boudin, and gumbo… Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy. And for those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs, German Tacos and plenty of German sausage - what Fredericksburg is known for.

Food and fun for all ages are available. The festival will offer a children's area for kids of all ages and arts and crafts of all kinds will be there for your shopping pleasure. Plus a rock-climbing wall to challenge the young and the old.

Hours are Friday 6:00pm - midnight and Saturday 11:00am - midnight. Cost is $6 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Please call 830/997-8515 for more information.

Laissez les bon temps roulet!

Weinachten in Fredericksburg - Dec 5-7

Experience a small-town Christmas in Fredericksburg, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country!

Weihnachten in Fredericksburg, a Christmas festival and market. Enjoy live seasonal entertainment, children's area and workshop, German food, shopping, gingerbread house display and the holiday spirit. Tour the Christmas Tree Forest and the beautifully decorated Marktplatz. This annual festival is free and is a Chamber of Commerce sponsored event. Hours are Friday 4:00 - 8:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM - 8:00PM and Sunday 12:00 - 4:00PM. Please call 830/997-6523 for more information.

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.

Weihnachten in Fredericksburg 2007

Weihnachten in Fredericksburg (Christmas in Fredericksburg) is a family-oriented holiday festival and market, proudly presented by H.E.B.

Weihnachten kicks off with the annual Christmas Parade on Friday, November 30th at 6:30PM, and runs through Sunday, December 2nd. There will be plenty of live entertainment, authentic German food & beverage, a Christmas Tree Forest, a gingerbread house contest & display, arts & crafts, activities for kids, visits with Santa, holiday shopping, & more are the highlights of this family-friendly event.

Shoppers will delight in a market filled with jewelry, pottery, gift baskets, Germans imports and more, while everyone will be tempted by the authentic German menu items such as Bratwurst plates, a Schnitzel plate, potato pancakes, waffles, beef goulash soup and more. Gluhwein, a mulled wine, is a local favorite, especially if there's a chill in the air!

Call (888) 997-3600 for more information.

Sportsman Expo & Gun Show 8/25-26

SPORTSMAN EXPO & GUN SHOW, Aug. 25-26, 2007. Fredericksburg Event Center, 224 FM 2093, Fredericksburg Texas. Times: Sat. 9 am to 5:30 am, Sun. 9 am - 4 pm. Admission is $6. 830-990-1010 Guns, Knives, Hunting, Jewelry, Gems.

Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival

Spice it up during the First Annual Chili Pepper & Salsa Fest! Sample salsas, spices, chili peppers, demonstrations, food, drinks, and great live entertainment! Admission is $8/adults, $2/kids under 12. Festival hours are Saturday 10AM-10PM and Sunday 12PM-6PM. Fest will be held at Wildseed Farms, which is located seven miles east of Fredericksburg on Highway 290 East.

Texas Fest Weekend

Enjoy everything in one place, horse racing, dancing and a concert. Please call (830) 997-2359 for times and more information.