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VISITORS GUIDE 2022 SPRING/SUMMER

Reasons to Love Fredericksburg

A publication of Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post

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Milestone Year Coming to a Close

Take In Some Town History

The Crown Jewel Park of the City of Fredericksburg

Find Something to Love on Our Historic Main Street Vereins Kirche Keeps Current with Exhibits, Activities

Climb up to the Tallest Point

Life’s a Peach in Fredericksburg

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Craft Beer for Over 25 Years

Find It at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center

Friday Night Lights

Pints, Sausage, & Music Enjoyed at Altstadt

Wine Me Up

Explore Life and Legacy of LBJ at National Historical Park

Visit One of Fredericksburg’s Newly Renovated Parks

Fair Back in Full Swing After Last Year’s Schedule

Watch a Parade Down Main

Live Music Can be Heard Throughout Town

Spend A Day on the Square

Keep Time with an Authentic German Cuckoo Clock

Take a Trip Back in Time

Walk Through the History of Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Dog Park

Old Tunnel State Park Bat Viewing Opens with Restrictions

Wet Your Whistle at New Craft Beer Fest

Festival Brings Indie Filmmakers to Fredericksburg

A Day at the Races

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Book a Tee Time

Mudbugs on the Menu At the 2022 Crawfish Festival

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Fredericksburg HS 92 Battlin’ Billies, Harper German Choirs HS Ladyhorns = Keep Alive Old World Super Softball Musical Traditions

Two Days of Fun in Stonewall

LBJ State Park a Museum Honors Sacrifice, Service of Must-see Destination WWII Pacific Vets

Gillespie County Schuetzenbund on Target for 2022 Activities

Get in the Swing with Fredericksburg, Harper High School Baseball

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Get an Intimate Night Out at The Speakeasy

Go for a Walk

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Farmer’s Market Wildflower Run/Walk Provides Fresh Food, In Its 28th Year Fun Environment for Locals, Visitors

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Much More to Drink Locally Than Just Wine

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Gillespie County’s Historic Country Schools

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2022 SystemsGo Rocket Launch Is ‘All Systems Go’

Enjoy a Play, Musical with the Recognized Fredericksburg Theater Company

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Observation Center Comes to Gillespie County Airport

Catch a Concert at the Park

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Spot a Ghost on Main

Start Your Engines

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Monster Truck Wars Returning to Gillespie County Fair Grounds

See All of Fredericksburg From Atop Cross Mountain Town

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Collect Some Native First Friday Art Walk American Relics at the Indian Artifact Show

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Fun with Animals Out of Africa

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A Great Spot for Local Fishermen

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Re-live the Texas Frontier Days at Fort Martin Scott

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Grab Some Lip Smackin’ BBQ

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German Tradition Lives On with Easter Fires

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Wildflowers In Bloom

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Enjoy Vintage Bike Shows, Races at The Texas Fandango

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Time To Kick Axe

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Harper Frontier Days

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Helicopter Hog Hunting in Gillespie County

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A-L-L W-E-L-C-O-M-E Here

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Little League

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Sip on Cyder in Hye

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Bargain Shopping Galore

Fish Fry For First Responders

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Spring Turkey Season Starting Soon

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BB’s Billiards & Bowling

Find All Things Amish Made

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Fredericksburg Tennis Watering Holes In and Association Around Fredericksburg

Take the Field

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Promoting the best little town in Texas! A product of Fredericksburg Publishing Company. Publisher/Editor - Ken Esten Cooke Managing Editor - Samuel Sutton Advertising Director - Kim Jung Writers - Reed Graff, Brooke Nevins Writer/Proofreader - Sherrie Geistweidt Designers - Michael Skinner, Barney Kane Account Executives - Ann Duecker, Cindy G. Burdorf Front Office - Alicia Trinkle, Stephanie Brenner, Dee Plavidal Circulation/Deliveries - Steven Cornehl, Ezra Coddington, Leroy Stehle, Ralph Wentzlaff, David Plavidal, Tyler Peacock, Debbie Bradford GoFredericksburg Magazine 712 W. Main St. | P.O. Box 1639 Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Phone 830-997-2155 gofred@fredericksburgstandard.com Subscription Information: $10 per year We want to know what you think about our magazine. Please send feedback and story ideas to joe@fredericksburgstandard.com. And thanks for reading the area’s best and oldest visitor publication! If you’d like to subscribe to this twice-yearly magazine highlighting what’s happening in Fredericksburg, please email me at ken@ fredericksburgstandard.com. We also ask you to subscribe to our sister publication, Rock & Vine, a quarterly magazine dedicated to highlighting the good life all over the Texas Hill Country. Pick up a copy locally or swing by 712 W. Main Street. It can also be seen online at www.rockandvinemag.com.

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175 Reasons to Love Fredericksburg

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e suppose popping the cork on each bottle of Texas Hill Country wine could be a “reason to visit Fredericksburg,” but we had to narrow it down.

This wonderful town is marking 175 years since its founding in 1846 (we’re near the end of a year-long celebration), and we thought we should give our visitors 175 reasons to love this place as much as we do.

Fredericksburg’s attractions include a huge amount of outdoor attractions, from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to even a simple outdoor patio. Some restaurants retooled here during the past couple of years to include more outdoor space. And there is nothing like sitting under the live oaks listening to music, whether at Luckenbach Texas or Hondo’s on Main.

Over the past few years, some people have begun to do “workcations” here, This is our 44th year to produce a with our many short-term rental homes Visitors Guide for the town, which we available for both work and play. began calling GoFredericksburg in 2015. Others have been prospecting for real This year, things seem back to normal estate after realizing they can work where our visitors are concerned. remotely and that there is no time They know Fredericksburg has been a like the present. These people know welcoming place, and vaccines helped Fredericksburg is a small place with biggive more people the confidence to do town amenities. normal travel things again. This edition includes a story on the We have been ready for things to be grand finale weekend for the 175th “normal” again for years now, even as Anniversary Celebration. We’ll reflect on we wade through variants popping up those original German immigrants who here and again. Yet no matter one’s planted roots here, and we’ll celebrate beliefs, everyone is ready to get back the good things that this town is known to normal. for around the globe.

Our Fredericksburg Publishing Company also produced another magazine titled “Celebrating 175 Years of History.” Look for it at the Pioneer Museum or come by our building at 712 W. Main Street and purchase a copy. It’s got a timeline of events from the first years to recent years and it’s a fascinating look at this town, from its German settlers to its burgeoning wine industry. You can also get a quarterly taste of the Hill Country by subscribing to our Rock & Vine magazine at www. rockandvinemag.com. We know you’ll enjoy the features we produce about Hill Country artisans, makers, movers and shakers. Welcome to Fredericksburg. We hope you enjoy your visit as much as we enjoy living here.

Ken Esten Cooke Publisher

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Milestone Year Coming to a Close Fredericksburg celebrates 175 years of history.

t’s the grand finale, the big shebang, the fireworks and good times weekend. It’s the culmination of a year’s worth of marking this town’s founding, celebrating its heritage and learning of its history.

9:30 p.m., 175th Grand Finale Fireworks (visible from fair grounds); 10 p.m., Music resumes on the outdoor stage.

Fredericksburg will host its Texas-sized Grand Finale Celebration Thursday through Sunday, May 5-8, at venues around town.

Saturday, May 7 Marktplatz — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Indian Market Day Vendors (free). 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Traditional Comanche Dancers (free).

Here are the events: Thursday, May 5

5-11 p.m., Pat’s Hall Night (free).

Friday, May 6

FHS Auditorium — 6 p.m., Community-wide worship service for National Day of Prayer and commemorating Fredericksburg’s 175th anniversary.

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park — 9:30 p.m., 175th Grand Finale Fireworks (rain date is May 13) (free).

Friday, May 6

Saturday, May 7

Marktplatz — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Indian Market Day Vendors (free).

National Museum of the Pacific War — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Exhibit of the 1847 Meusebach-Comanche Peace Treaty (on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission) (free).

Gillespie County Fair Grounds — 6 p.m., “Lasting Friendship” ceremony, seating in the grandstand (free); 7:15 p.m., Cowboy cookout serving begins (by donation); 7:30 p.m., Beard contest winners announced; 8 p.m., Music on outdoor stage begins (free);

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“Main Street Mockingbirds” book launch, meet the author, illustrator and sculptor. 12-noon — Free community ice cream social on the grounds.

The celebration year has had themed months with major sponsors helping bring recognition to the milestone anniversary.

Friday, May 6

interpretation for families to celebrate Founders Day (free – food and beverages available).

Saturday, May 7 Main Street — 10 a.m., 175th anniversary parade on Main Street.

Saturday, May 7 Pioneer Museum — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., food, entertainment and cultural

Sunday, May 8 National Museum of the Pacific War — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Exhibit of the 1847 Meusebach-Comanche Peace Treaty (on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a twoday exhibition) (free).

Sunday, May 8 Marktplatz — 11 a.m., Commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Vereins Kirche, reading of the peace treaty, and wreath laying at Meusebach bust in front of Vereins Kirche (free). Noon-1 p.m., Pioneers’ Luncheon for descendants of the original pioneers listed on the 1850 Fredericksburg census who are 75 years and older. >

Events leading up to the grand finale dates include: April 16 Easter Fires of Fredericksburg, presented by Gillespie County Fair Association, at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, 530 Fair Drive. Gates open at 6 p.m.; pageant starts at dusk. $10 per person age 13 and up; $1 kids age 6 to 12; kids age 5 and under are free. Box seats are available for $15 per person starting March 19. The Easter Fires pageant will be held again as part of the year-long celebration of Fredericksburg’s 175th Anniversary. It’s a story of bunnies and Indians, history and

legend, blending the founding of Fredericksburg in 1846 with the local fable of the “Easter Bunny.”

April 19 6 p.m. — Easter Fires and the Easter Fires Pageant, speaker Glen Treibs, Gillespie County Historical Society Sanctuary Hall, 312 W. San Antonio St. (free). Treibs a well-known local historian, will display pageant souvenirs from his private collection and talk about this storied tradition.

April 21 7 p.m. — Dr. Friedrich Schubbert (a.k.a. Friedrich Strubbert), speaker Dr. James Kearny, Gillespie County Historical Society Sanctuary Hall,

312 W. San Antonio St. (free). Kearney became interested in Schubbert, who he described as “a gifted, complicated, and somewhat sinister character who served as first colonial director of Fredericksburg, and later took up a new career in Germany writing adventure novels based on his first-hand experiences on the Texas frontier.” • April 28, 7 p.m., Early Germans and the Comanches, Drs. Dan Gelo and Chris Wickham, Nimitz Ballroom in the National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E. Austin St. (free). We also invite you to read up on Fredericksburg’s history in our 175 Years of Rich History magazine, available around town.

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Find Something to Love on Our Historic Main Street

hether it’s a wine tasting, seeing a museum, shopping or experiencing German cuisine, Fredericksburg’s historic Main Street has something for everyone to love. Home to the National Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum, Marktplatz and more, tourists often never leave downtown. Wine tasting rooms on Main include Grape Creek, Becker Vineyards, Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten, Fiesta Winery, Fredericksburg Winery and much more. Just off Main is the Lincoln Street Wine and Cigar Bar, where patrons can take in a glass outside while listening to live music. Not a wine fan? Find a drink you

Love art? Galleries can be found up love at places like the Fredericksburg Brewing Company, Elk Store Winery & and down Main Street, which feature pieces from artists in town, as well as Distillery, 78624 The Bar and more. around the state and the country. Want some food while also taking Throughout the year, Main Street is in live music and a bit of local history, home to many parades and festivals, learn about Hondo Crouch, the selfincluding the Fredericksburg Fourth proclaimed mayor of Luckenbach, at of July Parade, the Gillespie County Hondo’s. Fair Parade, Fredericksburg Food and Want to go dancing? Crossroads Wine Fest and Oktoberfest. Saloon & Steakhouse’s dancefloor Also located on Main is the Vereins might be the place for you. Kirche, which served as the first If you’re just looking to take in the church and school of Fredericksburg. outdoors for a picnic, eat under one of If you’re looking to explore this Marktplatz’s pavilions, which include the Adelsverein Halle, the Oktoberfest popular German town, Halle or the Kinder Halle. but only have a couple of days, most of your expectations can be meet on Looking to shop? All throughout Main Street, you’ll find clothing stores, this historic street alone. antique shops and places to find Fredericksburg memorabilia.

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Check out the Town’s Most Historic Building

The Vereins Kirche is a unique landmark in the center of downtown Fredericksburg.

the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, a one-day post office and a museum.

The octagonal building is owned and operated by the Gillespie County Historical Society.

The original Vereins Kirche, or Society Church, was used primarily as a church and school for all denominations.

Exhibits for the Vereins Kirche

Homestead in 1955, most of their artifacts were moved and displayed in the Kammlah House while a small exhibit space remained in the Vereins Kirche. In 1967, after the second courthouse was refurbished by Eugene and Margaret McDermott of Dallas, Pioneer Memorial Library left the Vereins Kirche and took up residence in the McDermott Building where it remains today.

School districts were created in Gillespie County in the 1850s and students were no longer using the Vereins Kirche. As with the school, church congregations began building For a few years, part of the their own churches in town and slowly The story of the Vereins Kirche Vereins Kirche was home to leaving the Vereins Kirche empty most begins with the immigration of the Fredericksburg Chamber of days. Germans to Texas in the 1840s. Commerce, with GCHS exhibit space From there, six of the eight walls are By the 50th anniversary in 1896, the occupying some of the building. It was each dedicated to the story of the stone walls were removed to make during this time that the GCHS began Vereins Kirche fitting into the walls’ the Vereins Kirche a pavilion for the archiving and organizing its collection. overarching theme. Each wall contains celebration. The building was torn information about the Vereins Kirche, down in 1897 as it had fallen into When the Chamber moved out of Fredericksburg, and the state of Texas. disrepair. the Vereins Kirche, the space became an area for the GCHS Archives and The interpretation has themes For many years, local citizens had Collections (now located at the GCHS of “Arrival in Texas,” “Building the vision of building a replica of the offices in the historic First Methodist the Vereins Kirche,” “Learning,” Vereins Kirche. Church at 312 West San Antonio “Worshiping,” “Community,” and In 1935, the Gillespie County Street). “Preserving.” Historical Society received their A depiction of the MeusebachLocal artists, Lee and Matt Casbeer charter and began working to rebuild Comanche Treaty painted by Lucy created paintings that line the top of the Vereins Kirche as a pioneer Meusebach Marschall in the 1920s the building walls, depicting different memorial. Fundraising by citizens hangs in the Vereins Kirche. scenes through the buildings’ history. and help from the New Deal Works Progress Administration supported The final panel tells the history of the Gillespie County Historical Society, the building of the Vereins Kirche. A celebration was held in May 1935 and Hours of Operation which has been the steward of the the Vereins Kirche Pioneer Memorial replica since 1935. • The Vereins Kirche is open was officially opened. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. six History days a week, Monday through The first use of the new Vereins Saturday, closed on Sundays. Kirche was to house Pioneer Memorial The original Vereins Kirche served Library and a small historical as the town’s first church, school and • Please check www. museum. The first exhibits included public meeting place and lookout pioneermuseum.org for memorabilia and collectibles from the building for protection against admission pricing, holiday early pioneer days. invaders. hours and special event information. When the Gillespie County Historical The replica of the Vereins Kirche Society purchased the Kammlah was used as a library, home to The permanent exhibit in the Vereins Kirche, 1847 to the Present, tells the history of the two Vereins Kirchen, the original and the replica.

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Climb up to the Tallest Point Enchanted Rock welcomes visitors – just use the reservation system.

redericksburg’s most iconic outdoor attraction — a granite monolith located 17 miles north of town — is also its most visited.

Since getting overrun with visitors several years ago, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has instituted a reservation system that is helping control visitation. A new gate which closes at night also helps avoid latenight “wilding.” As a state natural area, the focus at Enchanted Rock is the preservation of its native flora and fauna. That’s opposed to the mission at a state park, which stresses recreation opportunities for visitors. “It’s more than just a piece of granite,” Park Superintendent Doug Cochran said. “There are several different ecosystems out here. There are about 970 different flora in

the park. We want to protect this for our kids and grandkids.”

12,000 years.) Burn bans are in effect during dry times.

Enchanted Rock stretches up 1,825 feet in elevation, an awesome sight to visitors as they drive along Ranch Road 965. The 1,643-acre park straddles the Gillespie and Llano county line.

• Trails, including the dome hike or the 4½-mile Loop Trail wind throughout the park. Guided hikes are also offered. (Check the Events page on the park website for more events.)

It opened as a state natural area in October 1978 after its purchase from Charles Moss by the Nature Conservancy of Texas.

• Technical rock climbers also are welcomed to this popular site. (Waiver forms must be signed at the front office.)

There are plenty of recreational opportunities via reservation.

• The park is a nature lover’s paradise, with vernal pools, native plants and hundreds of bird species to view.

• Visitors, of course can challenge themselves to a hike to the top of the dome. • The park has its main campground which includes restroom facilities, but also primitive camping sites throughout the park. (Interestingly, humans have camped in the area for

• ERSNA also is one of just two state parks to be designated an International Dark Sky Park. It regularly hosts members of the Hill Country Astronomers group, who help visitors see “the stars at night, big and bright.”

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Volunteers The volunteer group, Friends of Enchanted Rock, raises funds to restore hiking and walking trails, add recycling containers, landscaping, water catchment and much more. Go to www.friendsofenchantedrock.com or see their social media pages.

Where Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is located at 16710 Ranch Road 965, 17 miles north of Fredericksburg. More information is available by calling (830) 685-3636 or visit the park’s website: www.tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/enchanted-rock

Reserve a Spot Visitors need to make a reservation to get into the park now through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s online system. Book online at https://texasstateparks. reserveamerica.com. Park entrance fees are $8 per person, while children 12 and under are free.

Social Keep up with demand and if the park is open for visitors on Twitter @GoEnchantedRock.

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Life’s a Peach in Fredericksburg

hen it comes to peaches, some of the sweetest and best tasting can be found right here in Gillespie County.

And that’s due in large part to the minerals and micronutrients of the Hill Country soil. The 1,700-foot altitude temperature variation helps intensify the flavor of the fruit.

Peach lovers come from around the state to Gillespie County to buy their peaches market fresh. Some local peaches are sold outside the county at farmers’ markets in the cities, including Austin and San Antonio. In addition, peaches are sold at the weekly Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market.

Gillespie County produces roughly Varieties one-fourth of all the peaches produced The many varieties grown in in Texas on about 600 acres that are Gillespie County fall into two general dedicated to peach growing. types: “freestone” and “clingstone.” Blooms usually show up around These names describe the peach mid-March, and the earliest peaches as the freestone peach flesh, which in this part of the state begin to ripen readily separates from the pit, while in May. By June, the peach harvest the clingstone flesh clings tightly to is in full swing, and roadside stands the pit. become a hive of activity.

Both types are delicious for eating, while freestones usually are preferred for freezing since the flesh separates easily from the pit. Clingstones’ firm flesh are best for canning. Peaches harvested in May are the “clingstone” type, while early-June peaches are “semi-freestone” and late-June through the end-of-season varieties are “freestone.”

Nature’s Production In addition to a climate that features warm summers and mild winters, the area’s geography and topography contribute to successful harvests. When rainfall is sufficient, the loam sand and red clay subsoil serve as an effective reservoir to preserve moisture during dry periods.

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But Mother Nature can be fickle with the crop. If the area gets a strong frost once blooms have set, much of the crop can be destroyed. Spring hail storms also can be destructive to the crop. The sight of blossoming trees is another attraction for visitors in the early springtime. More information on peaches is available from Gillespie County Horticulture Extension Agent Elizabeth McMahon. The office is located at the Gillespie County Agricultural Extension Building, 38 Business Court. The telephone number there is 830-997-3452. Information is also available from the Hill Country Fruit Council website at www.texaspeaches.com.

Buyers Guide When buying peaches, look for ones that are fairly firm or just becoming a bit soft. The skin color between the red areas should be yellow or at least creamy. Avoid hard peaches with a greenish color — they are probably immature and won’t ripen properly once plucked from the tree. Soft fruits are ideal for ice cream or jam, but should be used quickly. The best way to buy Gillespie County peaches is direct from grower stands and markets located throughout the area. Roadside stands offer “just picked” peaches. To let visitors experience more of their favorite treat, some peach growers allow their customers to enter the orchard and pick their own fruit.

Peach Ripening Schedule

(approximate dates) May 10-25: Spring Gold, Regal, Flavorich May 20-June 5: June Gold, Gold Prince June 5-15: Sentinel, Gala, Southern Pearl (white flesh) June 10-27: Harvester, Cary Mac June 20-30: Majestic June 25-July 12: Loring, Bounty June 27-July 15: Redglobe July 10-25: Dixieland July 15-30: Redskin July 25-Aug. 5: Jersey Queen, Elberta Aug. 1-12: Flame Prince, O’Henry Aug. 10-25: Parade, Big Red Spring&Summer2022

Wine Me Up ineries have become a cornerstone in the consumer and visitor industry in the Hill Country over the past two decades.

According to information provided by the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, the amount of visitors considering wineries as a primary activity increased from 11% in 2000 to 42% in 2019. In the CVB’s March 2018 wine visitor research report, wine was the primary purchase plan in a day trip, with visitors spending $214. For overnight trips, wine was the second highest purchase plan, with expenditures of $330. Many wineries offer tours and tastings for those looking to expand their knowledge of the winemaking process and to taste the multitude of flavors offered by each winery. Whether you’re looking for a wine from Napa Valley or Italy, or something grown with local grapes, this town has just the beverage to satisfy your desires.

town’s more well-known wineries and its newer locations can be found.

The majority of the wineries are located Before visiting any local wineries, it out on U.S. 290 West, but vineyards and is recommended to call or go online to tasting rooms can be found on many scenic receive the most up-to-date information. roads of the Texas Hill Country. A map of all of the wineries, vineyards If you’re looking to stay on Main Street and tasting rooms can be found on page during a quick trip, tasting rooms from the 142 of the Visitor Guide.

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7 Museum Honors Sacrifice, Service OF WWII Pacific Vets

nterweaving the stories of America, China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries, the story about how World War II was won in the Pacific can be found in Fredericksburg at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Formerly known as the Nimitz Museum, in honor of Fredericksburg’s native son, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, the National Museum of the Pacific War is located at 340 East Main Street and honors the more than 100,000 Americans who gave their lives in the war against Japan by “truthfully and respectfully telling the story of their struggles, their sacrifices and their triumphs.”

Nimitz is memorialized with an eight-foot bronze statue that stands in the open area known as Nimitz Platz.

approximately 900 artifacts in 97 climate-controlled cases, 15 macroartifacts and hundreds of photographs.

The museum strives to teach the history and lessons learned from the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II and to offer educational platforms for their application to current and future national security issues. It also strives to preserve the memories of those who served there and those who never returned home.

The museum occupies six acres and has become one of the elite military museums in the nation. The attractions include the Admiral Nimitz Museum, George H.W. Bush Gallery, the Japanese Garden of Peace, the Memorial Courtyard, the Plaza of Presidents, the Nimitz Education and Research Center and the Pacific Combat Zone.

The museum also seeks to facilitate programs that honor and support all veterans, past and present.

The Admiral Nimitz Museum houses exhibits on the life and career of Nimitz, who fought in World War II, the Cailloux Education Center and the Admiral Nimitz Grand Ballroom and Mezzanine.

The museum does this with their They also honor the eight million 33,000-square-foot exhibit area that Americans that served in World War II. features 40 media installations,

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Exhibits in the George H.W. Bush Gallery convey the shock and destruction of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Within the gallery is an HA-19, one of the five Japanese twoman submarines that took part in the attack.

The WWII Pacific Combat Program features 60-minute shows which immerse visitors in battle, dramatically showing the equipment, weapons and tactics of the U.S. Army and Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army.

In the Memorial Courtyard, the museum honors the individuals, ships and units who fought in the Pacific Theater.

Admission for the show is $10 for adults; $5 for students; and free for children five and under. Ear plugs are provided.

The archives of the National Museum of the Pacific War holds thousands of manuscripts, official documents, photographs and recorded interviews with Pacific War veterans.

Advance tickets are available at the George H.W. Bush Gallery or the Admiral Nimitz Museum. Walk-up tickets are sometimes available at the combat zone prior to the program.

All the archives are housed in the Nimitz Education and Research Center which is open to the public by appointment only.

Pacific Combat Zone

The museum stages Living History Reenactments that put viewers on the front line at the Pacific Combat Zone, located two blocks east of the main museum.

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The Pacific Combat Zone is a unique two-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit and one of the museum’s most popular venues.

The National Museum of the Pacific War is one of Fredericksburg’s largest tourist attractions. It tells the story of World War II, from the war’s beginning to Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri. — Standard-Radio Post file photo

The live reenactments are staged eight times a year on the weekends and feature history and details on weapons used during the war, as well as a display of the weapons being used. The finale features a look into a war-like scenario with the weapons being fired. The big change to the new Pacific Combat Zone is that the exhibits are no longer only accessible by guided tour. Guests can come and spend as long as they would like exploring the exhibits in Phase 1.

Upon entering the Pacific Combat In March 2017, the museum finished Zone, guests can see a to-scale map its $8 million renovation to the of the Pacific Theater and take complex. time to walk the map and get an

understanding of just how large this theater of WWII was. Entering the PT 309 boat exhibit allows guests onto the deck of a PT boat tender as it is being equipped for a mission. This exhibit includes video displays covering a PT boat mission, an oral history kiosk, and the history of PT 309 “Oh Frankie,” the boat on display. The TBM exhibit takes museumgoers below deck of an aircraft carrier where they will see up close a TBM Avenger getting ready for a mission. Visitors can take time to test their skills on tabletop games stationed in front of the plane. They can launch torpedoes at enemy ships, defend a ship from enemy attack by manning an antiaircraft gun, and land the pilot safely on the deck by waiving him in on his approach. This exhibit also includes video displays, information panels about flight missions, and artifacts.

General Information The National Museum of the Pacific War is open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Admission is free for WWII veterans.

Senior citizens 65 and older are $14; adults are $18; military members (active or retired) with an I.D. are $12; children six and over, along with students who have ID, are $8; children five and under are free. For more information about rates, along with questions about volunteering at the museum, call 997-8600 or visit the museum online at www.pacificwarmuseum.org.

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Fair Back in Full Swing for Its 134th Year illespie County is coming up on the 134th year of its historic fair, which is set for Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 25-28.

Sponsored by the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, the 134th Gillespie County Fair will include two days of live pari-mutuel horse racing, a carnival and midway, displays of agricultural and home products, a parade, queen’s contest, antique machinery displays, musical entertainment, livestock shows and more.

about two miles from downtown Fredericksburg off Texas 16 South (Kerrville highway). The fair opens on Thursday night, Aug. 25, with Tejano music and free admission to the grounds. The carnival and midway will be operating, and judging will take place in the various agricultural and home products divisions. Kicking off the 134th Gillespie County Fair on Friday, Aug. 26, will be a 10 a.m. parade down Fredericksburg’s Main Street.

And with the exception of the After the parade, activities shift parade, all activities take place at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, located back to the Gillespie County Fair

Grounds where three full days of events are planned, including dances on Friday and Saturday nights on the outdoor pavilion. Entertainers and other plans are being finalized, and information will be announced in the regular issues of the Fredericksburg StandardRadio Post. Another highlight of the four-day exposition is the crowning of the new Gillespie County Fair Queen and her court on Friday night, Aug. 26. Horse racing is not a new attraction to the fair and once again, live pari-mutuel horse races will be run

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Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28. Post time for the races both days is 1 p.m. Throughout the four-day weekend, the Exhibition Hall will be open for onlookers to take in the many displays of agricultural home products. Fruits and vegetables, grain, hay, wool and mohair, baked goods and canned foods along with arts and crafts, sewing, plants and children’s items are featured.

Information

Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Assoc. P.O. Box 526, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-2359 www.gillespiefair.com

Tickets

Can be purchased online at www.gillespiefair.com

Also, the Hill Country Antique to where the Turner Hall was located on West Travis Street. (The Turner Tractor and Engine Club will offer displays and will host demonstrations. Hall was destroyed by a fire in June of 2016, and a new facility is currently There are also a number of under construction.) commercial displays and educational From there, the fair was held on booths. a knoll near the former location Admission is charged Friday of the City of Fredericksburg through Sunday. Electrical Department, off of South A wide array of foods and drinks Washington Street. will also be available throughout Years afterward, the fair was the weekend. conducted at what people today call The Race Day Classic Steer Show the old fair grounds, two blocks from will be held before the fair on Aug. Main Street on the Kerrville Highway. 6-7. The show is sanctioned by the The present facility, located off Texas Texas Junior Livestock Association. 16 South, was dedicated in 1976 during the U.S. Bicentennial. History Since its beginning before the turn of the century, the Gillespie County Fair has been held at numerous locations, including the banks of Barons Creek, just east of the city on the site of Old Fort Martin Scott. Later, it was moved

The current site includes a fiveeighths mile race track, grandstand, biergarten, exhibition hall, livestock barn, food court, restroom facilities, an outdoor dance pavilion and ample parking.

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Watch a Parade Down Main

redericksburg loves its parades. That’s evident by the multiple processions scheduled in town throughout the year.

In 2022, a total of six parades are slated to run both on and off Main Street, starting with the 175th Anniversary Closing Weekend Main Street Parade on May 7. The free event will begin at 10 a.m., and run from Washington to Bowie streets. The second Main Street motorcade is the Fredericksburg, Texas Fourth of July Parade, slated for 10 a.m.

on Independence Day, July 4. This event began in 1991 by a group of friends in the community and has continued since. The parade will start promptly and head east on Main Street to the National Museum of the Pacific War. After that, it will turn around and go west on Main to Bowie. During that same weekend, the July 4th Kiddie Parade will take place at the Adelsverein Halle at Marktplatz, located in the 100 block of West Main Street, at 11:30 a.m. All children age 12 and under can participate in the parade. To help kick off the 134th Gillespie County Fair, the annual parade will take place at 10 a.m. on Main Street, from South Washington to Edison streets.

This parade has over 200 floats, making it one of the Hill Country’s biggest parades. During the holiday season at the end of the year is the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Light the Night Christmas Parade. This will occur the first Friday of December at 6:30 p.m. For those who can’t watch in person, the parade is broadcast by CBS Austin. Off Main, the Stonewall Peach JAMboree parade will be held Saturday, June 18, at 10 a.m. To register for the parade, go to www.stonewalltexas.com. Parades are popular in almost any small town, but nobody does them better than Fredericksburg, Texas.

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Live Music Can be Heard Throughout Town

etting out of your car on Main Street for a night out, the first thing you’ll be greeted with is the sound of music playing from every corner.

With all of the venues in town, local and national musicians find Fredericksburg a great place to perform. And even if you drive out into the county, you’ll still find several off-the-beaten path venues.

If you’re looking for some music while out on the town, or to get involved and play at a venue yourself, contact one of Gillespie County’s many venues, which can be found here:

Venues in Fredericksburg Altdorf Biergarten 301 W. Main 830-997-7865

Barons CreekSide – The Club 316 Goehmann Lane 830-992-3421

Crossroads 305 W. Main 830-992-3288

Das Peach Haus 1406 U.S. Hwy 87 830-997-8969

El Milagro

Hondo’s on Main

Pioneer Bar

249 E. Main 830-307-3051

312 W. Main 830-997-1633

212 E. Main 830-992-3733

The Hangar Hotel Officer’s Club

Lost Draw Cellars

Rockbox Theater

113 E. Park 830-992-3251

109 N. Llano 830-997-7625

155 Airport Road 830-997-9990

Hill & Vine 210 S. Adams 830-307-3401

Hitchin’ Post 105 S. Llano 830-992-3777

Mac’s BBQ 204 E. Main 830-307-1005

Martini’s Seafood House 107 N. Adams 830-383-1030

Silver Creek 310 E. Main 830-990-4949

Texas Heritage Vineyard 3245 U.S. 290 East 830-992-3323

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West End Pizza 207 E. San Antonio 830-990-8646

Western Edge Cellars 228 W. Main 830-992-3157

Venues Out-of-Town Ab Astris Winery 320 Klein Road 830-644-8369

Albert, Texas Dancehall 5435 Ranch Road 1623 South 830-644-2042

Altstadt Brewing 6120 U.S. 290 East 830-304-2337

Augusta Vin 140 Augusta Vin Lane 830-307-1007

Bankersmith, Texas 7905 Old San Antonio Road

Barons Creek Vineyard 5865 U.S. 290 East 830-304-3000

Becker Vineyards 464 Becker Farms Road 830-644-2681

Doss General Store 14394 N. Ranch Road 783 830-669-2111

Fiesta Winery 290 6260 U.S. 290 East 830-997-4466

Fredericksburg Trade Days Seven miles east on U.S. 290 210-846-4094

Hilltop Café 10661 U.S. 87 North 830-997-8922

Hilmy Cellars 12346 U.S. 290 East 830-644-2482

Lone Star Bar & Grill 4174 U.S. 290 West 830-304-7446

Luckenbach Texas 412 Luckenbach Loop 830-997-3224

Pecan Grove Store 5244 Texas 16 North 830-990-4433

Pedernales Cellars 2916 Upper Albert Road 830-304-2037

Safari Winery 5479 U.S. 290 East 830-304-9463

Texas Wine Collective 10354 U.S. 290 East 830-997-7470

The Ridge Marketplace 13429 S. Ranch Road 783 830-896-0420

The Station on 290 23717 U.S. Hwy 290 West, Harper 830-343-3822

Wildseed Farms Seven miles east on U.S. 290 830-990-1393

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Spend A Day on the Square ocated in the center of downtown Fredericksburg, Marktplatz offers a place to take in a bit of local history as well as relax.

Marktplatz is also home to many festivals and events going on throughout the year. The Vereins Kirche, widely recognized as the symbol of Fredericksburg, stands in the center of the square and is a replica of the first house of worship, meeting place and fortress built soon after the city was founded in 1846. Today, the building is filled with mementos and information on the city’s history.

Marktplatz was originally known as Market Square until the area was redeveloped to its present state in time for the city’s 150th anniversary in 1996.

for the Fredericksburg Police Department, where downtown bicycle patrolmen and the citizens’ police volunteer organization also operate out of.

This area was originally designated by the city’s founder, John O. Meusebach, as a place for people to gather and enjoy themselves.

Public restrooms are located on the Adams Street side of the building. Additional restroom facilities are located in an adjacent building.

Today, the area is a showplace, far from the days when the area had filling stations, used car lots and a variety of other structures, plus a youth baseball field.

One of the most active areas of the square is a shaded playground that is a favorite spot for parents to bring their children.

Children can keep entertained at the playground while their parents The “Marktplatz Service Building” participate in events being held on the is located at the corner of Main and Adams streets and houses a substation grounds at one of the three covered

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pavilions — the Adelsverein Halle, the Oktoberfest Halle and the Kinder Halle. Also included on Marktplatz are brick walkways, numerous arbors and a History Walk that honors the pioneers of the community, including President Lyndon B. Johnson, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and the men and women who have served in the armed forces, along with Jacob Brodbeck, a pioneer resident of here who was an early aviator. A statue of Fredericksburg-born composer Frank Valentin van der Stucken is located in the Pioneer Garden on the square.

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Also located in the Pioneer Garden near the water wheel is a near-lifesize bronze statue of Meusebach’s yet-unbroken peace treaty with the Comanche Indians. Dedicated in 1997, the memorial was placed by the city’s 150th Anniversary committee. Brick walkways in the area include engraved bricks recognizing donors who have purchased them to help finance the redevelopment and help perpetuate their names in the history of the community. At other places, there are benches, lamps and other fixtures.

customs of the community, is located near the Adelsverein Halle and attracts wide attention and is a touch of the type of installations found in major town squares in Germany. A bust of the city’s founder, John O. Meusebach stands in front of the Vereins Kirche. A historical marker, facing Main Street near one of the pathways to the Vereins Kirche, tells of the historical significance of Marktplatz and invites residents and visitors to make use of the facilities.

A Maibaum graphically depicting early history, individuals, festivals and

Take In Some Town History

chance to explore Fredericksburg’s history through historic structures, authentic objects, and photographs is offered at Pioneer Museum, which is owned and operated by the Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS). The GCHS and Pioneer Museum work together to create a shared narrative of Fredericksburg history. The GCHS manages historical collections from donors and the Pioneer Museum complex brings the collections to life through exhibits, demonstrations and educational programs.

GCHS The GCHS was formed in 1934 to preserve and share the history of Gillespie County. The first Pioneer Museum site was the Vereins Kirche, located in the 100 block of West Main Street. The Vereins Kirche is a 1935 replica of the original structure and is an extension of Pioneer Museum. In 1955, the society bought the historic Kammlah house, store and property, which included a smokehouse and barn. All are at the Pioneer Museum Complex site.

Pioneer Museum Located at 325 West Main Street, the museum complex features year-round activities and displays for families.

Museum Programs: • Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m. • Lenz Fest — April 28. • Founders Day Celebration — May 7. • Pioneer Skills for the 21st Century — May 20, Aug. 19 • Little Pioneers Children’s Program — 10 a.m. Thursdays in June and July (June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21 and 28).

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Check www.pioneermuseum.org for admission pricing, holiday hours and special event information.

Museum Complex The Dambach-Besier House at 325 West Main Street was reconstructed as the entrance and gift shop of Pioneer Museum.

With other purchases and donations by the GCHS, the Pioneer Museum site The limestone house was has grown to encompass three acres and 11 buildings. Nine of the buildings constructed by F. Dambach in the 500 block of East Main Street in are historic structures included on a 1869. The house was later used as a tour of the Pioneer Museum grounds. restaurant at the Sunday House Inn. The society has over 30,000 artifacts In 2008, the Dambach-Besier within its rich and diverse collection. House was reconstructed at 325 West Main Street.

Visitors begin their tour in the Orientation Plaza which includes a small interpretive theater with a 12-minute introductory video of the founding of Fredericksburg, as well as new exhibit panels telling the story. Nine historic structures, displaying authentic artifacts and images, encourage visitors to imagine the struggles of the founding generations — thousands of miles from their birthplace, with scant supplies and equipment, to survive and create a new life. The Kammlah House began in 1847 as a three-room home with a half-story loft and grew into a large house with three additions, including three kitchens, a cellar, enclosed stone patio, bedrooms and a formerly screened back porch. When the GCHS purchased the Kammlah property in 1955, four generations of Kammlahs had lived in the house. Between 1870 and 1923, the Kammlahs operated a general store in the front two rooms. The house is the oldest building in Fredericksburg open to the public. Each building on the Pioneer Museum grounds tells a different aspect of life in early Gillespie County. The complex also includes: The Arhelger Bathhouse, originally built as a bathhouse behind the Arhelger Barber Shop on East Main Street. The Bathhouse now shows a 1920s bathhouse with barber chairs, a period bathtub, and a boot shining chair.

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The White Oak School recalls the days of the one-room country schools that dotted Gillespie County until the second half of the 20th century when most country schools were consolidated into Fredericksburg and Harper school districts. Three additional homes further tell the architectural story of Gillespie County. The Walton-Smith Log Cabin, built in the 1880s, is a typical Hill Country log-limestone-mortar house. The Fassel-Roeder House, in its original location, began as a one-

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room butcher shop. The Fassel family purchased the home in 1874, using the old butcher shop as a bedroom. The Fassel family later added a kitchen, parlor and front porch to the home. The Weber Sunday House is a typical wooden framed structure built by German families who lived too far from town for day trips. These little houses were used as weekend homes, allowing families to eat and rest when they came to town for church, shopping or funerals.

Volunteer Fire Department Museum, built in 1983 by the volunteer firefighters. Four pieces of early 20th century firefighting equipment tell the history of the department’s early years. The bell on top of the building stood atop the first fire station in town. The siren, which sat atop City Hall until 2011, is now displayed in the museum’s adjacent yard.

Also located on the grounds of Pioneer Museum is the Fredericksburg

The Crown Jewel Park of the City of Fredericksburg

ust three miles from downtown attractions, the 150-acre Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park is the crown jewel of the City of Fredericksburg’s parks system and provides a recreational getaway for locals and visitors, alike. There is no admission charge for entering the park located southwest of town on Texas 16 South.

Day Use Activities Daytime visitors to the park can use picnic tables (available on a first-come first-served basis) and four playgrounds at no charge for anyone looking to relax or entertain the kids. Three free nature trails that take hikers across Live Oak Creek give

nature lovers a chance to get up close and personal with the natural habitat. The pathways were established by the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center. For vacationers who enjoy fishing, the park offers a 17-acre lake and plenty of spots to wet a line. Motorboats, however, are prohibited, as are trotlines and swimming. Play a pickup game on the outdoor basketball courts or play a volleyball match on the sand court. Baseball and softball fields can be reserved or used casually. Take a splash in the park’s swimming pool during the hot summer months, or catch a tennis game at the courts nearby.

Rental Facilities Visitors who plan large gatherings may want to look into using one of the park’s five large outdoor covered pavilions or one of two indoor sites, including the Tatsch House or the spacious Pioneer Pavilion. Each of the five outdoor pavilions is available on a first-come first-served basis or by reservation. Information about the facilities and reservation opportunities is available from the City of Fredericksburg’s website at www.fbgtx.org.

Overnight Camping Camping under the stars is available at the park campgrounds, which accommodates RVs and tents.

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In all, there are 98 RV spaces available for travel trailers with 30-50 amp electrical hookups, water and sewer, cable TV, free wireless Internet and shade trees. Rates range from $48-$52 per day, $288-$312 per week and $562-$607 per month (available Sept. 1-March 31 only). Campers who want to tent camp pay $10 per night. All campers must check in at the park office to receive a camping permit. There are nine comfort stations to serve visitors, while three bathhouses are available. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. Reservations for camping, use of the park’s pavilions or other facilities

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can be made by calling the park at 830-997-4202, online, by email at ladybirdpark@fbgtx.org or by writing Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 432 Lady Bird Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.

Dog Park The City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Dog Park Association (FDPA – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) have joined together to create a city dog park within Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. The five-acre dog park welcomes both large and small canines.

Amenities:

• Five outdoor pavilions • Baseball field • Golf course • Softball field • Practice field • Volleyball court • Basketball court • Tennis courts • Swimming pool (open summer months only) • Fishing at Live Oak Creek • Restrooms adjacent to Lady Bird Johnson RV Park

This is a great opportunity for visitors to let their furry friend run off More information may be obtained all that extra energy. The park asks everyone to use common courtesy and by calling park headquarters at 830997-4202 or City Hall at 830-997-7521. clean up after their pets.

Craft Beer for Over 25 Years

redericksburg is known for its Gemütlichkeit (friendliness) and much of that good-time spirit began when Dick and Rosemary Estenson opened Fredericksburg Brewing Company, the first microbrewery in Texas, in 1994. Today, it’s the oldest operating brewpub in Texas and will celebrate 28 years this fall. Street consumption is legal on Main Street, making the brewery a must-see in Fredericksburg’s downtown historic district. Guests can sit at the bar and watch the brewers work while sipping their beer, or take their beer to go and stroll the shops on Main.

The brewers at Fredericksburg Brewing Company brew more than 20 different varieties throughout the year, rotating their staple brews (Peacepipe Pale Ale, Enchanted Rock Red Ale, Not So Dumb Blonde Ale, Pioneer Porter, etc.), as well as seasonal selections. Guests will find at least five selections (usually more) on tap for enjoyment at any time. The team has claimed many awards and the brewery maintains its reputation for quality, fresh beer in addition to being “the granddaddy” of brewpubs. The brewery sits in a restored 1890s-era building. In addition to

its main room, the brewery has a large, air-conditioned biergarten. The second floor of the building provides “Bed & Brew” facilities, 12 rooms (one on ground level) with baths, each decorated in a different theme. The brewery’s restaurant also features a variety of freshly prepared foods, from burgers, to steak, to Scotch eggs, and much more.

Fredericksburg Brewing Company 245 E. Main St., Fredericksburg 830-997-1646 www.yourbrewery.com

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Find It at the Fredericksburg Visitors Center

isitors to Fredericksburg can always find information on the town and what it can offer at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center. Located just one block off Main Street at 302 East Austin Street, the center and its staff is there to help visitors to Fredericksburg learn about the town and all it offers.

Also available at the center are free maps of the city and brochures for what is available in Fredericksburg. The center also offers free parking, public restrooms and is a great spot to start the day in Fredericksburg. The center is also located close to the National Museum of the Pacific War, North Lincoln Street and North Washington Street.

The Visitor Center is open seven days a week. On Monday through Saturday, hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information can be found at 830-997-6523 or at their website at www.visitfredericksburgtx.com.

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Explore Life and Legacy of LBJ at National Historical Park

njoy a chance to learn about the life and legacy of the 36th president of the United States by visiting the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. The park is divided into two components — one in Stonewall and one in Johnson City. The LBJ Ranch makes up the Stonewall side of the park, while the LBJ Boyhood home and the Johnson settlement are located in Johnson City in Blanco County.

Stonewall District The LBJ Ranch operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (visitors must be through the inbound gate by 4:30 p.m.). The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The first stop on any tour of the LBJ Ranch is at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center, which is located 17 miles east of Fredericksburg, off of U.S. 290.

Free permits for the self-guided driving Ranch Tour are available starting at 9 a.m. and continuing through 4 p.m. The tour leads visitors onto Ranch Road 1 and crosses the Pedernales River near the Junction School where President Johnson began his education at age four. The tour also stops at the President’s reconstructed birthplace, then the Johnson family cemetery, where President and Mrs. Johnson are buried. From there, tourists can head to the LBJ Ranch Hangar to view a short movie and exhibits, including a Lockheed Jetstar which President Johnson humorously referred to as Air Force One-Half.

Johnson City District The Johnson City portion of the park is located 14 miles east of the LBJ Ranch in Blanco County. The sites include a visitor center at 100 East Ladybird Lane, the LBJ Boyhood Home, and the Johnson Settlement. The center is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Currently, the Boyhood Home and Visitor Center movie theaters are closed due to COVID-19. Transporting visitors back to the early days of Texas, a leisurely onemile loop trail takes visitors to the Johnson Settlement, 1860s home of Lyndon Johnson’s grandparents.

As part of the self-guided Ranch Tour, visitors may park at the Airplane A visitor contact station is open in Hangar to view the Texas White House the Withers and Spaulding Building exterior. in downtown Johnson City. There, visitors can see how a general store At this time, tours of the house’s looked around 1915, the time of the interior are not available while president’s childhood. structural repairs are underway.

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Special Events Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitors can take a virtual tour through of the Texas White House

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and participate in virtual educational programs from February to May on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To schedule a program, email the park on its website Contact Us page.

LBJ National Historical Park

More information on the park is available from the visitor center at 830-868-7128 or online at www.nps.gov/lyjo.

LBJ State Park a Must-see Destination

ot only is the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site at Stonewall a must-see destination, it is also an adventure.

It’s a place where historians, naturalists, recreationalists, wildlife viewers, political enthusiasts, wildflower lovers, walkers, anglers and more can find something of interest.

Park Facilities The Visitor Center is the first stop for any tour to the LBJ Ranch, which is a part of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. (See separate article on the national park facility elsewhere in this issue.)

Attached to the Visitor Center is the Behrens Cabin, a two-room dogtrot cabin built during the 1840s by The park features historical exhibits, German immigrant Johannes Behrens. memorabilia and a living history farm There’s also an outdoor with recreational sports, nature trails amphitheater used for a variety of and bicycling opportunities, shopping programs. and more. Reservations are suggested for day visits and camping. For updated information, check out the various links to the park.

Honoring a President The LBJ State Park and Historic Site honors Gillespie County native Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. A Visitor Center complex houses exhibits and memorabilia focusing on the late president’s two terms of office.

Numerous shaded picnic and rest areas (some with restroom facilities) are available at the state park. From early June throughout the summer, a large pool facility —

complete with children’s wading pool and a covered pavilion — is manned by certified lifeguards. Nearby are two lighted tennis courts. Available by reservation is the park’s dining hall and group picnic area, located on the banks of the Pedernales River, as well as a separate baseball diamond facility. Fishing is allowed without a license from the banks of state park lands. However, those who go into the waterways, for example, on a boat, must have a fishing license.

Nature Trails Elsewhere in the park, a nature trail leads walkers to a larger-than-life bronze statue of the former president overlooking the Pedernales River.

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site

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It also trails near a wildlife enclosure housing American bison and other areas with members of the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd. Another trail approximately a mile long is handicapped accessible and

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suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. It departs the Visitor Center and travels through fields of wildflowers and past the Texas Longhorns’ pen to the Danz cabins.

Every trail in the park is marked with directional signs and strategically placed markers giving a brief description of highlights along the path. Leashed pets are welcomed but are not allowed inside buildings.

Keep Time with an Authentic German Cuckoo Clock

isitors to Fredericksburg can take home a piece of authentic German culture in the form of a cuckoo clock, a staple of German history and a beautiful addition to any home. Centuries ago, craftsmen in the country’s Black Forest began to bring its wildlife and culture to life in the carved faces of the wooden clocks. In the clocks for sale at the Kuckuck’s Nest in Fredericksburg, miniature

villagers chop wood or bugle through an alphorn to the tune of a cuckoo bird every hour. Visitors can also get an early start on preparing for Oktoberfest by browsing a wide and colorful variety of traditional trachten, or dirndls and lederhosen, to don at the next beer festival. The farm is located at 100 Legacy Drive and is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Take a Trip Back in Time

trip to the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site at Stonewall is like a trip back in time. The farm depicts the life of a German-Texan family during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from October to May and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily from June thru September. The farm is closed the last Tuesday of every month and on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tours are free and self-guided, but rangers and volunteers are on hand

to answer questions and demonsrate every phase of life characteristic of that era. School classes and other large groups of 15 or more are encouraged to make reservations for onehour farm tours by emailing LBJ. ToursReservations@tpwd.texas.gov.

Johan Friedrich Sauer and his wife first purchased and moved onto the land in 1869 before selling the farm to Herman Beckmann in 1900. Park rangers donning historical dress work the farm by feeding and milking animals, gathering eggs, cooking, churning butter, blacksmithing, answering questions and more. East of the Visitor Center and off the nature trail, the farm is open from

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Walk Through the History of Fredericksburg

redericksburg is full of rich German history, dating back over 175 years to its founding in 1846.

For visitors of Fredericksburg interested in learning more about the history of the town, a self-guided walking tour of the historic district is offered by the City of Fredericksburg

that allows tourists to catch a glimpse at the unique buildings and history of Fredericksburg. The Southern Living magazine recognized the tour as one of the best walking tours in the South as it offers a look at the history of Fredericksburg.

The tour will take visitors to historic buildings, museums, restaurants, shops, lodging options and several local churches. For more info on the tour, go to www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/blog/ post/new-in-fredericksburg-historicaland-architectural-walking-tour.

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21 Fredericksburg Dog Park

he Fredericksburg Dog Park, located at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, is a great place for you and your furry friend to catch some sun and burn some energy.

The five-acre park has enough room to accommodate both large and small canines. The park was completed in December 2018 and was funded by the City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Dog Park Association. The park is located at the front of LBJ Park, with a view of the Gillespie County Airport. A small dog area is available for dogs 25 pounds or under and the big dog area is designed for dogs 25 pounds or over. Both areas are off leash and surrounded by a 6 foot fence. Water is provided for pets only. Trash bins and potty bags are provided for owners. All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations, as required by the City of Fredericksburg Code of Ordinances. For more information on the dog park, go to www.FbgDogPark.org.

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Gillespie County Schuetzenbund on Target for 2022 Activities

illespie County’s German tradition lives on with the 126th Gillespie County Schuetzenfest, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 3031, at the Bear Creek Shooting Range. This year’s event will be hosted by the Bear Creek Shooting Club. The Schuetzenfest (shooting festival) is a traditional competitive shoot that was brought to the United States by German immigrants. The guns used in these shoots today are used only for target shooting. The targets are placed 200 yards away from shooting stands. The sights for all guns are open-sight and rules regarding safety, targets and ammunition are strictly adhered to and monitored by Bund (club) committees. This is the 126th Schuetzenfest in Gillespie County history. The

only years that were missed were in 2020 due to COVID-19 and during World War II due to preservation of ammunition for the war effort. The Schuetzenfest is the secondoldest community event in the county (bested only by the Gillespie County Fair) and attracts marksmen from all over with their long-barreled rimfire and centerfire rifles. Gillespie County’s five shooting clubs take turns hosting the annual Schuetzenfest at one of three shooting ranges around Fredericksburg.

2022 Shoots The Benefit Shoot is rotated between the three clubs who have shooting ranges, namely Bear Creek, Tivydale and Grapetown. The funds from those shoots go toward the maintenance of the ranges. This year’s event will be held April 24 at the Grapetown Shooting Range. Prizes are awarded and top shooters are recognized for rimfire and centerfire categories.

Barbecue and/or hamburgers will be available for shooters and visitors All ages of male and female shooters to have lunch. Beer, soft drinks and who like to demonstrate their abilities water are available as per Texas state in the sport show up to participate in law. the annual event in hopes of winning The Schuetzenbund oversees the one of the two kings’ crowns awarded Vorfest, set for July 17, and the twoto the top overall shooters in .22 day Schuetzenfest on July 30-31. rimfire and centerfire competitions.

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The host club will be Bear Creek Shooting Club and both fests will take place at the Bear Creek Shooting Range. Barbecue and/or hamburgers will be available for shooters to have lunch. Beer, soft drinks and water are available as per Texas state law on shooting days. The Vorfest is a one-day event held two weeks prior to the Bundes Schuetzenfest so shooters have the opportunity to shoot at the range where the Schuetzenfest will be held. Prizes are awarded to participants of a six-shot prize shoot and top honors are recognized for individuals in the rimfire and centerfire categories. The Bundes Schuetzenfest is a two-day event which includes the parade of clubs and posting of team flags and the American flag while a live band plays on Saturday morning. Shooters participate in individual prize shooting of 10 shots (five on Saturday and five on Sunday) and pre-selected members from each club in both rimfire and centerfire have their individual scores tallied for team honors. At the conclusion of the two-day event, there is a parade (while live music is played) of shooters led by the new Schuetzenkoenig/Schuetzenkoenigen (shooting king/queen) followed by previous Koenige and members of clubs in order of centerfire team scores. The winners of the Rimfire Individual, Rimfire Team, Centerfire Individual and Centerfire Team are recognized and “Lebe Hoch” traditions are conducted. There are recognitions of Living Hall of Fame and Deceased Hall of Fame honorees. The Oldest and Youngest Shooter, and the Highest Female Shooter are recognized. The centerfire and rimfire shooters who score the highest cumulative score of the three 2022 fests will be recognized with the Gary Frantzen Award and the Charles Feller Award, respectively.

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Two Days of Fun in Stonewall

each cobbler, peach ice cream, peach salsa, galore — the 61st Annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo will feature plenty of ways to dig into Gillespie County’s famous fruit on Friday and Saturday, June 17-18. Sponsored by the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce, the twoday salute will feature music, rodeo performances, a parade, contests, peach show and auction, queen’s contest, children’s activities and more. Guests can get a sneak-peek of the weekend to come on Thursday, June 16 with a free slack rodeo at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. and food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Peach JAMboree activities get started on Friday night, June 17, with an 8 p.m. rodeo performance. Granger Smith is slated to perform after the rodeo. The gates open at 6 p.m. JAMboree activities resume on Saturday, June 18, with entries for the baking, preserves and salsa contests to be accepted from 8:30-10 a.m. There is no entry fee.

sale at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church after the parade. A variety of other foods from local vendors will also be available on the JAMboree grounds, including peaches and ice cream, as well as peach cobbler. Activities planned throughout the afternoon include the Peach Patch area for kids, 42 tournament, goat roping, washer pitching tournament, peach show and auction, peach eating and pit spitting contest, mutton busting and more. Girls competing for the title of Stonewall Peach Queen will take part in an afternoon pageant at 3 p.m. The new queen will be crowned in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony just prior to the start of the rodeo performance at 8 p.m. Muscadine Bloodline will headline Saturday’s concert performance after the rodeo.

More information on the Peach JAMboree as well as the other activities in Stonewall is available online at www.stonewalltexas.com or by contacting the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce at 830-644-2735 or by email at stonewallchamber@gmail. com.

There will also be mutton busting both nights beginning at 6:45 p.m. and The mailing address is P.O. Box 1, during the rodeos. Stonewall, TX 78671.

Admission includes the rodeo and The annual parade begins at 10 a.m., dance each night. Food, beer and wine and barbecue by the pound will go on will be for sale.

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Friday Night Lights

here is nothing quite like Friday night football in the state of Texas and there aren’t many venues better than Fredericksburg High School Stadium in Fredericksburg. The Fredericksburg High School Battlin’ Billies football program competes in the 4A Division of the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) and are coming off an appearance in the state quarterfinals.

up-and-coming football programs in Wanting to watch a game out in the state of Texas. FHS Stadium boasts the country, then head out to Harper a video board for replays and videos, and cheer on the Longhorns at concessions featuring burgers and Longhorn Field. sausage wraps, and seating for over The Longhorns compete in the 1,500 people. 2A Division and can give you that Tickets can be purchased at the small-town Texas football feel. FISD athletic office, or online at More information on Harper https://fredericksburgathletics. Longhorn football can be found at rankonesport.com/Website/Main/ https://www.harper.txed.net/District/ CustomPage?customPageId=7342. Portal/football.

Come out to FHS Stadium on Friday night and get a look at one of the best

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Pints, Sausage & Music Enjoyed at Altstadt redericksburg’s biggest brewery is all about staying true to German authenticity.

Altstadt Brewery, located just east of Fredericksburg, prides itself as a state-ofthe-art brewing facility. Located on U.S. 290 East, Altstadt blends the latest in brewing technology with traditional German brewing practices, and as a result, produces locally made beers. The European-inspired brewery features a Tap Room, restaurant and Grand Hall for events and live music. There is also a Bier Garten with a multi-level patio and a private garden with Hill Country views. In the basement is an authentic Rathskeller for a more intimate setting where guests can relax and enjoy their classic German-style beers and fine wines from all over the world. Altstadt’s European-style Brewery hosts group events, weddings and corporate gatherings, as well.

The brewery is located on 120 acres and recently tripled the size of its production. Their flagship beers are now available in the Texas Hill Country, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Waco, and the lower Rio Grande Valley. Their award-winning brewing team prides itself on using Old World methods that feature only imported ingredients brewed in a German-made brewing system. There is also a second 1940s era brew house in use that was found in Bavaria, restored and shipped to Texas.

Altstadt Brewing

www.altstadtbeer.com 6120 U.S. 290 East Fredericksburg 830-304-2337

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Mudbugs on the Menu At the 2022 Crawfish Festival

ans of Cajun food will enjoy themselves in Fredericksburg in late May, at the 2022 Crawfish Festival.

Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees, the 24th Annual Crawfish Festival is held Memorial Day weekend every year at Marktplatz. A family friendly event, the Festival features a crawfish boil complete with crawfish, potatoes, corn and sausage offered for different prices.

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This year, the festival is scheduled for May 27-29, with prices starting at $12 on Friday, $15 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday. Kids ages 6-12 can get tickets for $5 and kids six or under are free.

In addition to the food, the event will also feature live music, arts and crafts and a carnival for the kids. For live music, the festival will feature Josh Ward on Friday, May 27 and Kyle Park on Saturday, May 28.

The event will start at 5:45 p.m. Merchandise and information Friday, run until midnight, start again for the festival can be found at on Saturday at 10:45 a.m., run through www.fbgcrawfishfestival.com. midnight and then wrap up on Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit One of Fredericksburg’s Newly Renovated Parks

ld Fair Park is located just behind H-E-B, at the corner of Ufer and Lincoln streets.

This park is designed for sports play with youth softball lighted fields, a lighted soccer field, concession stands and a playground. It also has a skatepark, batting cage and covered basketball pavilion. In 2021, a new state-of-the-art inclusive playground also opened. The renovated playground includes a merry-go round, a new barn-like play structure, new swing sets, a

Memo Activity Play and a Sutu Sports Wall. These four projects were funded by the Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club. It is a great way to take in some team sports or organize a recreational game when the fields are not scheduled. The basketball pavilion is available for limited reservations; otherwise, it is first-come first serve. For reservations, call park headquarters at 830-997-4202.

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vintage finds, gifts & other delights 307 S. Washington • 830-990-1222 Across from Inn on Baron’s Creek 1½ blocks from Main

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Old Tunnel State Park Bat Viewing Opens with Restrictions

n old abandoned railroad tunnel is home to up to three million bats from May through October.

During those months, visitors can watch the bats emerge from the tunnel nightly. The tunnel, built in 1913, was used by the Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad until abandoned in 1941.

Permits for entry into Old Tunnel State Park and fees for the bat viewing must be purchased online. No permits will be sold onsite. The tunnel is located at 10619 Old San Antonio Road, and is open from sunrise to 5 p.m. For pricing and other information, call 866-978-2287, or visit https:// texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com.

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29 Wet Your Whistle at New Craft Beer Fest Rotary’s June event will showcase local hospitality, Texas craft beers.

he first Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, June 10-11.

The Rotary Club of Fredericksburg is creating an event that will bring visitors, highlight our brewing past and help that club fund its charitable giving. The main beneficiary for the inaugural 2022 festival is The Grace Center, which is constructing a domestic violence shelter here in Gillespie County.

For craft beer fans, there will be representatives from producers large and small to visit with and learn some tricks of the trade. There will also be a home brew section for those who like to cauldron their own concoctions. Sponsorships are still available at a variety of levels. Get ready to sip in the sun in Fredericksburg on June 1011 at the newest attraction for town.

always had sips of suds as part of the Gemütlichkeit, or friendliness, it extends to locals and visitors, alike. Fredericksburg has two industry bookends, as well. Fredericksburg Brewing Company on East Main Street was at the forefront of the craft beer revolution. And the newest addition, Altstadt Brewery, is a Scripps family facility that is already drawing huge numbers of visitors itself.

Fredericksburg’s history with beer For more and to reserve tickets, visit goes way back, with a brewery being established way back in the early days www.fbgcraftbeerfestival.com. The event will begin with a craft of the Nimitz Hotel. Others remember beer competition awards dinner at (Disclosure: Fredericksburg Altstadt on Friday, June 10. Those VIPs sidling up to the bar at the old White Publishing Company is a sponsor.) Elephant Saloon and ordering beers. attending can also get a tour of that The prevalent German culture has astounding operation. Altstadt also is a major sponsor. The festival itself will be held all day Saturday, June 11, at Marktplatz, the site of many a good time in Fredericksburg. There, craft beer fans can get tastes from many Texas craft brewers, take part in a stein hoist, enjoy some fine food concessions and food-pairing demonstrations, and great musical entertainment. (And, yes, there will also be some wine available for non-beer drinkers.)

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30 Festival Brings Indie Filmmakers to Fredericksburg

he 13th annual Hill Country Film Festival draws premier indie filmmakers, and the four-day independent film festival runs from Thursday through Sunday, June 2-5, at the Nimitz Museum Ballroom and the Hoffman Haus Great Hall. Films from all over the world are accepted in the following categories: narrative (feature and short), documentary (feature and short) and student short films.

The recommended length for shorts is no longer than 30 minutes and between 90-120 minutes for feature films. The final deadline to submit an entry was March 25. Organizers will offer awards in 10 categories, including a student film category. The winners of the Cinema Dulce — Best of Fest and Best Texas Film awards will also

receive cash prizes sponsored by Pedernales Cellars. For attendees, all access badges and day passes will go on sale online in spring 2022. The all-access badge, which gives holders priority seating and access to exclusive festival parties in addition to four days of screenings and panels, costs $175. Film fans can learn more info about the events at www.hillcountryff.com.

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A Day at the Races

Place bets on the horse you are he Gillespie County Fair Grounds Horse Racetrack will host four big pulling for and cheer them on as weekends of live horse racing over they race to the finish line. The track features two levels of seating, the summer of 2022. concessions and ground level access Race dates, rain or shine, are to the track. scheduled for July 2-3, July 16-17, The grounds also offer the Race Aug. 13-14 and Aug. 27-28. Barn, a restaurant viewing area that Admission is $10 per person, $5 for features 30 TV screens with races from children 6-12, and free for children the nation’s top tracks. Bet and cheer five or under.

on races from around the country, all while enjoying a full bar and casual dining. The Race Barn is located on Texas 16 South at the entrance to the fair grounds.

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32 German Choirs Keep Alive Old World Musical Traditions

eeping German tradition and heritage alive are two local choirs — the Arion Men’s Choir and the Hermann Sons Mixed Choir.

The choirs meet weekly for fellowship and singing. Membership is voluntary and adults who enjoy singing are invited to join in and participate any time. Arion Männerchor (Arion Men’s Choir), founded in 1908, and the Hermannsöhne Gemischter Chor (Hermann Sons Mixed Choir), active since 1934, are both directed by Amy Voorhees. She directs the choirs in weekly rehearsals and performances throughout the year. Rehearsals are held at the Hermann Sons Lodge on Adams Street on Thursday evenings.

The Hermann Sons Choir meets at 7 p.m. and is followed by the Arion at 7:45 p.m. New members are always welcome and knowledge of the German language is helpful, but not required, nor is the ability to sight-read music. The choirs’ repertoire ranges from sacred music to classical masterworks to folk songs. They jointly present a freeadmission public concert in the spring, usually the first Sunday in May (Maifest), and another in the fall, the first Sunday in November, a Herbstfest (Harvestfest). Both of these events are held at the St. Mary’s Holy Family Center. In addition, they represent Fredericksburg in a yearly Sängerfest

(singers’ festival) along with German

Local German choirs meet weekly for fellowship and singing. They typically hold two concerts during the year, one in May and the other in November. — Standard-Radio Post file photo

choirs from San Antonio and New Braunfels. Both choirs also appear regularly at Oktoberfest, and give performances from time to time during the year at nursing and retirement homes. More information is available by calling Heinrich Boenig at 830-669-2104 or Carol Woitalla at 830-997-9671.

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Book a Tee Time olf fans are in for a good time in Gillespie County.

Fredericksburg is home to the Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, located within the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. The course offers golf lessons, lodging and has even been home to numerous weddings due to its gorgeous outdoor setting. The course spans over 6,600 yards. Lady Bird offers challenges for golfers of all skill levels. The first nine holes features up and down play. A course map is available for download at https://www.ladybirdgolf.com/the-course/ course-details. Rates range from $48 to $12.50 depending on the length to be played and ages of golfers. Cart rental for 18 holes is $16 for a solo and $14 for a shared cart. For nine holes, cart rental is $7.50. To reserve a tee-time, go to www.ladybirdgolf.com/bookteetimes.

34 Get an intimate night out at The Speakeasy

or an intimate night out with your beaux or an evening with friends, The Speakeasy is a bar nestled between a row of orchards and vineyards on U.S. 290 East. It is only the beginning of what owner Trey Blocker hopes to be a multifaceted location on the popular highway. The team makes its own Fritztown Gin, distilled offsite at a

secret location, with the four acres worth of blackberries on site. Using this gin, the team creates unique Hill Country concoctions, including a blackberry gin martini; a Noir Royale made with crème de mure, lime, honey, aqua faba, rhubarb, bitters and bubbles; a blackberry gin and tonic; a Spanish gin and tonic; the classic French 75; a Just Peachy cocktail with its own Salvation Spirits Vodka, peach, gelee,

ginger and lemon; a Classic Negroni, the Montabaur Alicante Bouschet; a vesper; and a Montabaur Rosé. Prices average between $9 and $14. You’re not only getting a fun night out when you go, but you will also be helping a good cause, as the business donates 10% of its funds to charity, including the Hill Country Community Needs Council.

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35 Farmer’s Market Provides Fresh Food, Fun Environment for Locals, Visitors

he Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market (FFM) begins its sevenmonth-long schedule of bringing locally grown and produced foods to downtown Fredericksburg in late April. The market will be celebrating its 15th year of operation and will take place at the Adelsverein Halle at Marktplatz.

Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 4-7 p.m., from late-April to midAugust, shoppers can meet farmers and producers, while shopping for fresh produce at Marktplatz. No dates are set in stone yet.

Shoppers are invited to come for the food and stay for the family friendly party atmosphere where they can purchase meals and snacks while listening to live music. Pizza baked in a wood burning oven, various dishes, including soups, salads, sliders and pastries are all made with local ingredients and can be enjoyed picnic-style under the pavilion. Wine from local wineries can be purchased by the glass or bottle and non-alcoholic iced beverages are also served. Desserts and ice cream are also available.

At the Chef’s Corner, visitors will find free samples prepared by local chefs using ingredients from the market. Chefs and volunteers are happy to “talk shop” and answer questions about how to cook the dish being sampled. Meet the farmer, rancher, chef and artisan baker. Support local agriculture and viticulture in Fredericksburg, the community way to shop for great food. For more information, go to www. fredericksburgtxfarmersmarket.com.

The producer/grower market consists of farmers, ranchers and wineries located within the geographic neighborhood of Gillespie and adjacent counties, offering a wide variety of tomatoes, vegetables, peaches, blackberries and other fruits, mushrooms, meats, goat cheese, eggs, Gulf seafood, baked goods, wine, vinegar and herbs, as well as beautiful flowers.

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36 Much More to Drink Locally Than Just Wine

ood things are worth the wait. Thankfully, Garrison Brothers does the waiting for its customers, offering an old-fashioned, timeconsuming production process to produce one of the nation’s finest artisan bourbons.

Garrison Brothers’ Cowboy Bourbon was named American Micro Whisky of the Year in “Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.” It has specialty

bourbons which have also rated high marks among appreciative bourbon connoisseurs. Garrison Brothers offers a $10 “Sit & Sip” tour on Wednesdays through Sundays (Saturdays are $20) at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The tour is a guided walk of the ranch and distillery with detailed information about the whiskey and the operation’s history. (No children or smoking allowed.)

Tastings available from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The distillery is located just east of the Gillespie County line, south of Hye. The facility also has a gift shop.

Garrison Brothers Distillery 1827 Hye-Albert Road, Hye 830-392-0246 www.garrisonbros.com

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2022 SystemsGo Rocket Launch Is ‘All Systems Go’

ystemsGo is designed to help students get hands-on experience in rocket science and Fredericksburg High School is a member of the organization. SystemsGo is a high school rocketry/ aero science curriculum that uses projects to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics. FHS students get the chance to design and develop unmanned aerial vehicles, or rockets. More experienced students build rockets capable of launching payloads up to 100,000 feet for collaborative research.

Rockets 2022 is launch day for FHS students, as it is the culminating event of the SystemsGo program. The goal for students is to design, build and launch rockets with the goal of lofting a one-pound payload one mile high, or exceed the speed of sound. Liftoff day for Fredericksburg is May 12-14 in Stonewall at 2187 Double Horn Road. A livestream link will be available, with information to be released later. Other launch sites include Jacksboro, Anahuac, Texas and Jal, New Mexico. Go to www.systemsgo.org for more information on the SystemsGo program.

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Observation Center Comes to Gillespie County Airport

he Gillespie County Airport harbors several attractions sure to inspire the next future pilot.

Several planes, from World War II fighters and vintage experimental aircraft to small private jets, can be seen taking off and landing throughout the day.

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A new airport observation center, equipped with stadium seating, lighting, a shade awning and a radio for viewers to listen in on air chatter, will be completed and open to the public in March. Hungry visitors can grab a seat at the Airport Diner, a classic

1940s-themed restaurant, to enjoy a breakfast plate or burger with a view. Diner hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The diner can be reached by phone at 830-997-9990.

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Start Your Engines Motorcyclists head out to Luckenbach to experience Hill Country beauty.

otorcycle enthusiasts get to experience the Hill Country in a whole different way during the Hill Country Run motorcycle rally while socializing and celebrating at Luckenbach May 6-8. The rally, in its 26th year, is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Fredericksburg. Billed as “More than just a plain ol’ motorcycle rally,” the Hill Country Run is three days filled with hearty food, live music, new friends and miles of riding through the towns and vistas of the scenic Texas Hill Country. The weekend gets an early start at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, with a social and welcome at Western Edge Kitchen & Cocktails, at 228 West Main Street.

Saturday’s afternoon music from 1-5 p.m., features music by Mandy Rowden, while the Drugstore Cowboys close out the night from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday evening, the Brew & BBQ dinner will be back. Tickets are sold for the Brew & BBQ in advance for $15 per person. The non-competitive Hill Country Ride road trip will take cyclists on a leisurely ride throughout the Hill Country. The route planned by the Optimist Club includes stops at Pecan Grove Store, Harry’s on the Loop and Albert, Texas. Riders will pull into designated stops, where they can drop tickets in a box. At the end of the event, tickets will be drawn from each stop, with the winners receiving prizes at 7 p.m. in Luckenbach.

On Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, check-in and registration begins at 9 Saturday and Sunday start with a a.m. in the Luckenbach dancehall, and participants can enjoy more live music Cowboy Breakfast, included in the $60 registration fee. The hosts provide the all afternoon and evening. ingredients and 30 individual cooking Also on Friday, there will be a Hill stations, so early-risers can fry up their Country ride with an action-packed favorite breakfast of eggs and sausage, afternoon of Luckenbach fun that laid on warm tortillas, garnished with includes entertainment from 1-5 p.m. cheese, onions and green peppers, Hayden Whittington will be at the and washed down with hot coffee and Luckenbach Picker’s Circle. That orange juice. evening, The East and the Crow will Booths offering motorcycle-related perform on the outside stage from items and souvenirs will be on hand 6-9 p.m. throughout the event and the run closes with a final breakfast and a Sunday morning worship service.

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Proceeds from the Hill Country Run go to fund Optimist Club of Fredericksburg projects, including the New Year’s Eve event on Marktplatz, T-ball program, scholarship program, oratorical contest and essay contest. The focus of the Optimist Club is “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.” Optimist Clubs conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. All of the rally’s net proceeds are returned to the youth in Fredericksburg. Every year, Optimist International conducts over 65,000 service projects and serves well over six million young people. For information, call 830-997-8515, or visit www.hillcountryrun.com, or friend them on Facebook.

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Monster Truck Wars Returning to Gillespie County Fair Grounds

he monster truck show brings high energy and fun back to Fredericksburg.

The event features nationally recognized trucks such as “Outlaw”, “El Oso Loco” and “Sheriff.” General admission tickets at $12 gives fans access to the show,

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but other events held at the show include monster truck rides, chances to meet the drives and the Kids’ Fun Zone. The event will also feature Powerwheel racing for kids ages three to nine years old. Also featured is pro arena truck racing, featuring non-stop racing from professional drivers.

The event will be held at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds race track, which offers large, covered grandstands. To purchase tickets to the event, go to www.monstertrucks.fun/ monster-truck-wars-tickets-events. For more information on the races, call 480-881-2375. Seating is limited.

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Collect Some Native American Relics at the Indian Artifact Show

he Hill Country’s top artifact show is set for two more days.

The Hill Country Indian Artifact Show is held three times annually in the winter, spring and fall. The first two were in January and March.

The next show is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, at Pioneer Pavilion in Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. The show runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This event will feature a wide variety of some of the finest Native American Artifacts from Texas and the United States, including arrowheads, pottery, trade era beads, artifact cases, related books, Indian jewelry and many other items. As many as 70 tables will be set up by collectors from all over Texas to display historic artifacts for the benefit of buyers, sellers, traders or lookers

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interested in stopping by the pavilion that day. Admission is $5 for everyone 15 years of age and older, while children 14 and under will be admitted free of charge. All walk-in frames are $10 each. No solicitation of artifacts is allowed on Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park property. Beverages, snacks and barbecue will be available to purchase.

Hill Country Indian Artifact Show 830-329-2636 www.hillcountryindianartifacts.com rob@hillcountryindianartifacts.com

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Fredericksburg HS Battlin’ Billies, Harper HS Ladyhorns = Super Softball

illespie County is home to two of the most competitive high school softball teams in the state of Texas.

The Billies play at the FHS softball field, which can be found at 1107 Highway 16 South, adjacent to FHS Stadium.

Both the Fredericksburg High School Battlin’ Billies and the Harper High School Ladyhorns boast highly competitive softball teams that annually compete for district and state titles, and both can be a great spot for anyone to spend a Tuesday or Friday evening.

The Harper Ladyhorns play at Ladyhorn Field, located behind Harper High School at 23122 U.S. 290 West in Harper.

The high school softball season starts in February and runs through May, giving sports fans plenty of opportunities to catch a game in Gillespie County.

The Billies play at the FHS softball field, which can be found at 1107 Highway 16 South, adjacent to FHS Stadium. The Harper Ladyhorns play at Ladyhorn Field, located behind Harper High School at 23122 U.S. 290 West in Harper.

The Lady Billies reached the state tournament in 2019 and have been ranked as high as the top team in 4A already in 2022. Swing out to Fredericksburg High School and watch as one of the best teams in the state competes for a district title.

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Get in the Swing with Fredericksburg, Harper High School Baseball

re you visiting Fredericksburg and itching to catch some action at the diamond?

Both Fredericksburg High School and Harper High School boast successful high school baseball teams, with multiple games played every week. Wanting to catch a game in Fredericksburg on a Friday evening? Swing over to the FHS baseball field and cheer on the Billies as they compete for a district title. Looking to hang out in the country and catch some baseball? Longhorn Field at Harper high School is a gorgeous ballpark tucked away here in the Hill Country. Both stadiums sell drinks, snacks and all your essential ballpark food that perfectly accompany an evening at the ballpark. The FHS baseball field is located at 1101 Highway 16, Fredericksburg. Longhorn field is located at 23122 U.S. 290 West in Harper, behind the high school.

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Go for a Walk

local walking club with a history dating back to 1976 has established five self-paced, year-round routes for walkers throughout the Hill Country. There are three inside the Fredericksburg city limits and two outside. All five walks have been developed between 5K and 12K distances by the Volkssportverein Friedrichsburg (VVF). Longer distances are available on other walks throughout the area. These walks are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association as Year-Round Walks, which means It was noted that the walks can only anyone can walk them almost any day be done during daylight hours. of the year. Fredericksburg native Kenn Knopp was visiting his distant relatives in Germany in 1976. He was taken on an afternoon stroll by his relatives to a cemetery where his relatives were buried. The stroll turned out to be a six-mile ordeal.

All Walks

Pets are welcome, must be kept on a leash and are not allowed in the buildings or on the dome itself. These events may be done during daylight hours only.

For all walks, walkers will pay $3 in More information is available addition to any park admission fee. All by contacting Dave Roberts at others may walk for free. Donations dlroberts34@hotmail.com or calling help with printing expenses. 830-992-7584. The VVF website is Also, all participants are required to www.walktx.org/AVA1. When he returned to Fredericksburg, register, carry a start card and return Information on the American he formed a walking club and the card to the start point. Volkssport Association and walks and registered it with the international Anyone may participate, although clubs throughout the country can be headquarters of Volkssportverein children under the age of 12 must be found at www.ava.org. in Germany and Volkssportverein accompanied by an adult. Friedrichsburg (People’s Sports Association Fredericksburg) became “The First in Texas, the First in the U.S.A.” Check-in for in-town walks is at Sunday House Inn and Suites, 501 E. Main St. Two rural walks have starting points inside park visitor centers. At each location, participants should ask the personnel for the Walk Box from which they can obtain maps of the self-guided walks as well as other items needed if walking for credit. The start of the walk itself may involve a drive to a different location. 110

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Wildflower Run/Walk In Its 28th Year Age divisions are 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 1114, 15-21, 22-29, 30-35, 36-41, 42-47, 48-53, 54-59, 60-65, 66-69 and 70. Final results will be posted on the HCM Wellness Center Facebook page following the race. There will be no race day registration. Online pre-registration is $35 per walker or runner due by April 17. Late online registration will be $40 beginning April 18 until 4 p.m. April 23. Children who register for the run or walk are entered for a prize drawing.

Packet Pickup

unners can celebrate Texas Wildflower Day in the Hill Country Race Start by competing in the 28th Annual A pre-warm up stretch led by Fredericksburg Wildflower Run/ HCM Wellness Center professionals Walk on Saturday, April 23. will begin at 8 a.m. near the race starting line. Competitors will follow a scenic course in and around Fredericksburg that begins and ends downtown at Marktplatz.

Races are set to begin at 8:30 a.m. and the walk at 8:35 a.m. Chip timing will be provided by Athlete Guild.

There will be parking, restrooms and registration available on race day.

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Awards for 5K and 10K runners will be presented for male and female categories first, second and third place finishers.

There will be two opportunities to get the official race T-shirt and bib number before the race. Runners can pick up packets Thursday and Friday, April 21-22 between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the HCM Wellness Center, 200 W. Windcrest St., Ste 100. There will be no race day packet pickup. For more info, call the HCM Wellness Center at 830-997-1355, visit www.HCMWildflowerRun.org or email hcmwellness@hillcountrymemorial.org.

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46 Gillespie County’s Historic Country Schools

hile diving into the history of Gillespie County and Fredericksburg, one stop history buffs must make is one of the many Gillespie County country schools.

teacher schools, teaching up to 10 different age groups at one time.

framed wood and tin exteriors unique to the Hill Country.

One way to check all the schools out is a historic 120-mile trail ride that will cover all 17 schools, which span as far back as 1847. Ride times vary from an hour to half the day.

Many of these schools are now available as rental buildings for weddings, reunions, groups and more.

Gillespie County is home to 17 different historic country schools, with Explore the history of education as each school having its own story to you travel to each school, explore the tell. Many of the schools were onehistoric building and the limestone or

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Free maps of the trail are available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center or for download at https://www.historicschools.org.

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Enjoy a Play, Musical with the Recognized Fredericksburg Theater Company

he Fredericksburg Theater Company begins its 26th season with a summer production of “Mary Poppins.”

Season 26 includes five musicals, a comedy and a western drama, as well as six special events. Before the new season starts this summer, FTC still has one main stage production on the spring schedule titled, “Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor,” set for April 29-May 15. Tickets will go on sale April 18. Cost is $29 for adults and $12 for children 17 and under. All performances are being held at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 U.S. 87 South. Most of FTC’s funding is from private donations, but the theater also receives grants and corporate donations. A Season Flex Pass is available along different donor levels. Each level of support comes with tickets, recognition and other special features. Information can be found on the FTC’s website at www. fredericksburgtheater.org. Along with its productions, FTC also offers youth and adult classes through its Fredericksburg Theater Academy.

Main Stage Productions All main stage productions are on weekends, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m.

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The 26th season will include the following events:

‘Mary Poppins!’ June 17-July 3 One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way as a musical. Appearing when she’s needed most, Mary Poppins leads the Banks household on adventures with chimney sweeps, shopkeepers, and an assortment of characters.

Donors can order tickets three weeks prior to opening. Tickets go on sale a full two weeks prior to opening night at the FTC Box Office, located at the theater, at 1668 U.S. 87 South. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the FTC office at 888-669-7114 or online at www.fredericksburgtheater.org. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Music to be included by the Sherman Brothers. (Rated G)

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FTA’s Production ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.’ July 28-31 Based on the Broadway musical and motion picture, this is a journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. “Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.” follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in the pursuit of her dreams. (Rated G)

‘Forever PLAID’ Aug. 19-28

and Francis, as they linger in limbo after tragedy strikes on their way to a big gig. The ‘Plaids’ wait until the conjunction of various “astrotechnical” phenomena allows all them to return to Earth, perform their final concert and hopefully win a place in Heaven — and the deluxe plaid dinner jackets of their dreams. (Rated G)

About FTC The mission of the Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) is “to provide superior theatrical programs for regional participation which entertain, educate, enrich and inspire.”

over 13,000 annually. All performances are held at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater. FTC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It has received statewide recognition from Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Nonprofit Theatres, as well as grants from various arts endowment organizations. FTC has been recognized as recognition as the Theater of the Decade (2010-2020) in the San Antonio region by BroadwayWorld. com Awards.

The musical follows four high school Formed in 1997 by Jeryl Hoover, the pals Sparky, Jinx, Smudge theater has grown to an audience of

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Catch a Concert at the Park

ix concerts are scheduled during the spring and summer months as part of the 2022 Marktplatz Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) Concert Series.

There is no admission charge to the concerts, which are held at the Adelsverein Halle on Marktplatz. Each concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs, picnics, family and friends.

2022 Concert Schedule April 24 – Fredericksburg High School Jazz Ensemble May 22 – Rocky King Band June 26 – Debra Watson & the Smoking Aces July 24 – Cap City Aug. 28 – Monte Good & the Honky Tonk Sept. 18 – The Walburg Boys

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The series opens on April 24 with the Fredericksburg High School Jazz Ensemble and ends with The Walburg Boys on Sept. 18. The final concert is designed to “put everyone in the mood” for Oktoberfest, which will celebrate its 42nd celebration Sept. 30-Oct. 2. A repertoire that includes jazz, country, big band, western swing and variety dance will be performed at the concerts.

Jamming out are Plush Party band members Alyssa Crane (top), Rob Carter (left) and Rick Biator during a PCAA Summer Concert in 2021. — Standard-Radio Post file photo

These PCAA concerts are funded by proceeds from Oktoberfest as a way of thanking the community for their support and for those who volunteer at Oktoberfest. More information about the 2021 Marktplatz PCAA Concert Series is available by calling 830- 997-4810.

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Spot a Ghost on Main

Created by Derek Spence, the tour redericksburg is one of the most historic cities in Texas, with its rich begins at 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during summer months. It German traditions still prominent begins at the Admiral Nimitz statue, today. heads west on Main Street and ends at With that history comes some North Adams Street. souls still sticking around, and The tour includes tales centered Fredericksburg Ghost Tours is there to around the Nimitz Museum, hauntings introduce you to those souls.

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of buildings on Main Street and stories about the old Keidel Hospital and the old prison. The tour is also BYOB, so attendees can sip while they learn about Fredericksburg’s haunted history.

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See All of Fredericksburg From Atop Cross Mountain

amed for the giant crosses that have topped its summit since before Fredericksburg’s founding Cross Mountain lights up the evening in 1846, Cross Mountain is located sky as it overlooks Fredericksburg a short distance north of town. and the surrounding area. Rising to an elevation of 1,951 feet above sea level, Cross Mountain is located on Ranch Road 965 (North Milam Street). A sign at the entrance makes the entryway easier to spot. It was used as an Indian lookout prior to early settlers. During the settling of Fredericksburg, a timber cross was found on the hilltop.

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In 2019, the Native Plant Society of Texas — Fredericksburg Chapter and the LCRA added a new trail and three picnic areas in the lower section of the park.

— Standard-Radio Post file photo

Amenities: Early Fredericksburg pioneers gave this hill the name “Kreuzberg” or Cross Mountain. In 1946, the permanent lighted cross was raised.

• Overlook

• Restroom • Picnic tables

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First Friday Art Walk

hether it’s a special exhibit, new works, demonstrations or artist receptions, it is all about the art each month when local galleries celebrate the best Fredericksburg has to offer. On the first Friday of each month, the participating galleries feature special events, shows and exhibits, artist demonstrations, special appearances, receptions and more. As part of the First Friday Art Walk celebration, the galleries have special hours, and many serve local wines and other refreshments. Some also offer entertainment.

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More information is available by visiting the websites of the participating galleries or the First Friday website at https:// firstfridayartwalkfbg.com/. While the First Friday Art Walk celebration is typically held on the first Friday of each month, the events scheduled at the various galleries are subject to change. The galleries that regularly participate in First Friday Art Walk can be found at www. firstfridayartwalkfbg.com.

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52 Fun with Animals Out of Africa

nimal lovers need not trek to Africa to hang with giraffes or rhinos up close.

Longneck Manor, located eight miles east of Fredericksburg, is a 140-acre conservation ranch home to three reticulated giraffes and three white rhinos that were born in accredited zoos. These animals serve as “ambassadors” for their species in the wild and offer educational experiences to visitors.

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Tours last 90 minutes and cost $95 per person. Children under two years old get in free. Each tour includes just 10 people, so reservations are required. Animal care specialists offer opportunities for visitors to feed the giraffes and rhinos their favorite snacks, tour the facilities and encounter the world and mission of wildlife conservation. Longneck Manor blends conservation with Lone Star

hospitality — the giraffe barn also features a high-end suite, complete with a living room, stocked kitchen and master bedroom with a direct, 24-hour view into the enclosure. Though the suite is booked through 2023, reservations are open for 2024. A maximum of four guests can reserve the suite for $1,300 a night with a two-night minimum. Reservations for tours or a stay in the suite can be made at longneckmanor.com.

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A Great Spot for Local Fishermen

mong the many other activities available to visitors to Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park are several fishing spots.

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park is home to the Lady Bird Johnson Park Reservoir, which is a great spot for local fishermen. In addition to the reservoir, there are several fishing opportunities available in surrounding Texas Hill Country state parks and at area lakes.

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Relive the Texas Frontier Days at Fort Martin Scott

ake a trip to Fort Martin Scott to see where the lives of Apache and Comanche tribes, Anglo settlers, U.S. Army soldiers and frontiersmen known as the Texas Rangers came together centuries ago. Fort Martin Scott, on the old Pinta Trail, is operated by the Texas Rangers Heritage Center, located adjacent to the fort site. In 1823, a group of frontiersmen formed to protect settlers on the Texas frontier and became known as the Texas Rangers. German settlers established Fredericksburg in 1846, and subsequently formed a cooperative society with the Comanches and the Rangers. The settlers and tribes signed a peace treaty in 1847, allowing for trade of food and supplies. In 1848, U.S. Army units arrived and established Camp Houston on the Barons Creek site, the first of

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many frontier forts to protect pioneers moving west. The camp was renamed Fort Martin Scott in December 1849 after Lt. Col. Martin Scott, who died in the Mexican-American War. In 1850, Indian Agent John Rollins, Army, and Rangers representatives and interpreters met with a group of chiefs on the banks of the San Saba River and forged the Fort Martin Scott Treaty of 1850. Today, the Treaty Stone recognizing the pact is displayed in the fort visitor center.

hosted the first four Gillespie County fairs, until his death in 1884. The City of Fredericksburg bought the land in 1949, and The Fredericksburg Heritage Federation started restoration of the fort that continues today. Today, the fort includes a visitor center/barracks, restored officer’s quarters, the guardhouse (the only original building), a blacksmith shop and stone foundations of many of the buildings.

The Army moved west as the frontier The fort comes alive with reexpanded westward. Fort Martin Scott enactments, storytelling, education was abandoned in 1866, but its story days for schools and special events. was not over. The Texas Rangers Heritage Center In 1870, John Braeutigam and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday his family bought acreage that through Monday. included the fort, and they lived in For more information on the fort’s the guardhouse for 90 years. He ran historic site, call the center at 830-990Braeutigam Gardens, which included 1192. a saloon, store, race track and the area’s first dance hall and which

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Grab Some Lip Smackin’ BBQ

redericksburg has become a hotspot for barbecue in Texas, with numerous restaurants regarded as top spots in the Lone Star State.

Fredericksburg is home to multiple locally ownedand-operated restaurants, each with a specialty of its own. Eaker Barbecue rose to fame with its Korean barbecue-style cuisine, Mac’s Barbecue is recognized for its green chili mac and cheese, and the pulled pork at David’s Old-Fashioned Barbecue gets nods from critics. Other notable barbecue restaurants include the spacious Backwoods BBQ, Lakenvelder BBQ, Mike’s on the Loop and Slims Texas BBQ. All will fill bellies with Texas-smoked meats.

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German Tradition Lives On with Easter Fires

ne of many longstanding German traditions that lives on in Fredericksburg in the annual Easter Fires.

The Easter Fires pageant will be held at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on April 16, with the gates opening at 6 p.m.

Dating back to the first Easter celebration in 1847, the fires are almost as old as the town itself.

Tickets vary by age; $10 per person for ages 13 and up, $1 per person ages 6 to 12, and kids age 5 and under are free.

On the Saturday prior to Easter, For more information, go to bonfires are built atop hills around Fredericksburg. At a certain hour, https://gillespiefair.com/easterfires. the bells of churches in town can be heard, lights are extinguished, and the hills light up in flames.

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Wildflowers In Bloom

ildseed Farms in Fredericksburg has over 35 years of wildflower seed production experience.

Founded in 1983, Wildseed Farms was created with the intention to make beautiful wildflowers more accessible at a cheaper rate for businesses and the residents of Fredericksburg. Visitors to the farm and market center will see fields of wildflowers blooming from March through October. The Farm also offers a boutique, a Lantana Nursery and a Biergarten, with

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a little bit of everything for the whole family. Visitors to the farm can explore the walking trails and take photos while sipping on a glass of cold wine or any other refreshment. The farm began growing grapes in 2015 to help with the growing Texas Hill Country grape business. The farm now boasts a tasting room, featuring a variety of Hill Country wines. The farm is located at 100 Legacy Drive and is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Enjoy Vintage Bike Shows, Races at The Texas Fandango

variety of events are being planned for The Texas Fandango from April 1-3.

Hosted by the Cherokee Chapter of the AMCA at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, the events will include a vintage bike show, a swap meet and vintage road races.

A swap meet and vintage bike show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a vintage chopper show also on Saturday.

From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, flat track, dirt drags and minibike races will be held. A vintage road run will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.thetexasfandango.com for more information, or as the event gets closer, check the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post.

Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. A portion from every ticket benefits the Optimist Club of Fredericksburg.

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Time To Kick Axe

redericksburg is home to many different forms of entertainment, but one of the latest additions to the town is The Axe House.

Owned by a local family, the Axe House opened its doors in 2021 with the intent to give Fredericksburg a fun and exciting alternative to the local entertainment scene.

Located at 153 Industrial Loop in Fredericksburg, The Axe House intends to combine safety with fun in a unique way. Pricing for an axe throwing session is $40 per person, with up to six guests per lane. The business is open to anyone 16 or older, although anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Axe House is open from 4-10 p.m. on Thursdays and noon to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations can be made at www.axefred.com/ reservations.

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Harper Frontier Days

The Harper Community Park is located at the east corner of U.S. On Saturday, families can participate Highway 290 and North Park Street, in a variety of activities starting at 1 in Harper. Tickets are $15 per adult p.m. like a washer toss tournament, for the rodeo and dance and $5 for a kids’ fishing event, live music and a children ages 6-12. Admission is free Frontier Days is a celebration of the “42” tournament. for children under 6. Barbecue plates way life used to be in this community A barbecue meal is set for 6 p.m. are $15 each, and a VIP bundle costs located in the western part of Gillespie in the park, followed by a rodeo at 8 $35. County. p.m., produced by the Lester Meier For more information, visit Rodeo Company. Visitors can get The traditional small-town the park’s website at www. to boot scootin’ at a dance after the showdown kicks off at 6 p.m. on harpercommunitypark.org. rodeo. Friday with the countywide team his year, Harper will celebrate its cowboy roots at the 58th annual Harper Frontier Days & Rodeo at the Harper Community Park on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-24.

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roping competition.

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Helicopter Hog Hunting in Gillespie County

ith the never-ending growth of the hog population in Texas and the United States, hog hunting has become a new form of outdoor hunting revenue for local ranches and businesses. Visitors to Gillespie County have many options if they want to go and experience a hog hunting trip. Some options include Droptine Ranch, where Texas Outfitters LTD offers a hog and predator hunt, giving hunters the opportunity to “harvest some of the meanest, nastiest and biggest hogs in Texas.” Masser Ranch offers feral hog hunting at no additional fee from their deer hunting trips. The same goes with Headwater Ranch, which offers hog hunting complimentary with any trophy buck hunt. Wanting to take it to that next level? Check out HeliHogHunt at www.HeliHogHunt.com. HeliHogHunt has been offering helicopter hog hunting in Gillespie County for close to a decade, with the intent to help control the hog population in a unique way.

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A-L-L W-E-L-C-O-M-E Here o most, it’s just two signs on a corner. But have you ever wondered how Fredericksburg’s streets got their names?

When the town’s planners picked names for the streets on the main thoroughfare, they encoded into the names of consecutive streets a ‘welcome’ and a ‘goodbye’. Most of the city byways have large signs showing the name of the street and an illustration of the Vereins Kirche, a symbol of Fredericksburg that stands in the center of the city on Marktplatz. The Vereins Kirche, through the years has become a commonlyrecognized landmark of Fredericksburg and placing a sketch of the venerable structure on the street signs was a part of the city’s “dressing up” for the 125th anniversary of the founding of Fredericksburg in 1971. Among the more German names of streets is Ufer, which runs parallel to Main Street and three blocks south. Ufer, in English, means stream bank, and undoubtedly was so named because it runs along the southern bank of Barons Creek, the main stream that flows through the city. Originally, the street that runs along the north side of the creek was probably called Bach Strasse, but was translated to Creek Street when all of the city’s streets were first officially named and marked after the city was incorporated in 1933. It was several years later that the Fredericksburg Lions Club took on the project of giving all the streets names and purchased and installed street signs.

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It was then that it was decided to name the streets running north and south across Main to spell out words. Starting at Courthouse Square, all of the streets crossing Main to the east were named so that their first letters would spell out “All Welcome”. These streets are Adams, Llano, Lincoln, Washington, Elk, Lee, Columbus, Olive, Mesquite and Eagle. Traveling west from the Courthouse Square, the streets spell out “Come Back”. These street names are Crockett, Orange, Milam, Edison, Bowie, Acorn, Cherry and Kay. Many of the streets found throughout the city are named in honor of trees — Mesquite, Cherry, Cottonwood, Hackberry, Liveoak, Mulberry, Apple, Orange, Plum, Pear, Pecan, Poplar, Spruce, Sycamore and Walnut. Naturally, there is a street named Peach, in honor of the county’s most popular and prolific fruit. There is an Elk Street and a Deerwood Street, but no deer street. There are several named for famous native son Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, including Nimitz Street, Nimitz Drive, Nimitz Circle and Nimitz Parkway. But, there are no Johnson streets or Meusebach streets. There is a Bunny Drive, in the shadow of Cross Mountain, which is undoubtedly named for the city’s famed Easter Fires characters. There are some unusual street names, such as Kraupahen, a contraction of the names of Mayor Edward Krauskopf and Commissioners Willie Pape and

Max T. Henke, who were in office when the streets were named. And when the new Fredericksburg Post Office was built, the city named a street there “Theodore Specht Drive” in honor of the city’s first postmaster. Actually, there were some streets named before the project began in the early-1930’s, among them San Antonio, Travis and Austin Streets, which retained their old names. However, what is today known as Main Street was originally San Saba Street. Despite the fact that all of the streets in the city are now named, chances are that if one meets a native of long standing in the community and asks directions, he’ll give directions using landmarks in the city, by prominent businesses or houses, or by sketching out a route on a slip of paper. Fredericksburg, while having gained many metropolitan ways in the past 30 or 40 years, still likes to think of itself as a small town, where most people know each other and where they live. But, with the installation of 9-1-1 emergency telephone service here, each habitable property in the county was assigned a physical address in an extensive naming project. For those who are new to the community and want to find their way around town, a map is included toward the back of this Visitors Guide. Fredericksburg maps are available at the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce office at 306 East Austin Street.

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Tourists and residents are welcomed by Fredericksburg’s street signs. — Standard-Radio Post file photo

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Little League ittle League Baseball and Softball has been around for nearly a century.

The organization was founded in 1939 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and now boasts approximately 6,500 leagues throughout the United States and in more than 80 countries around the world. One such league is right here in Fredericksburg, where the future Battlin’ Billies and Harper Longhorns compete as they learn how to play the sports of baseball and softball.

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The Fredericksburg Little League plays on Saturdays during the spring time at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Oak Crest Park and Old Fair Park, with kids ages 4-16 competing in various leagues.

baseball team in San Antonio, for Little League Day, giving kids a chance to attend a game and take the field with the Missions before first pitch.

For more information on the Fredericksburg Little League, go The league features various divisions to https://www.fbgll.com/Default. for different age groups in both aspx?tabid=1932834. baseball and softball, with the intent to give all Gillespie County players a fair chance to compete at their age group. The league also teams up with the San Antonio Missions, a minor league

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Take the Field ooking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the community on a Sunday or Saturday?

Check out the Fritztown Community Coed Softball League, an adult coed softball league based right here in Fredericksburg. The league boasts 11 teams and counting, with games every Sunday from March to May. With over 400 members of all ages, there are plenty of people to meet and teams to play with. Games are played on Sundays at parks throughout Fredericksburg

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and new players and teams are welcome. The cost to form a new team is $350, with a max of 16 players on each roster. The league also sponsors fundraiser tournaments throughout the summer, including the First Annual Bunny Bash Softball Tournament, which will be held on Saturday, April 16. For more information or for information on forming a team of your own, go to the league’s Facebook page at https://bit. ly/36kn1tN.

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Sip on Cyder in Hye

or a unique atmosphere and taste, complex styles infusing flavors of sneak off to the newest place in the fig and toasted peppercorn. area, Hye Cider Co. Names of the flavors include This spot, located just east of tiny “Hye Bay,” “Hye Hops,” Hye Note,” Hye, off U.S. 290 East, brings its cider- “Hye Stylin’” and “Hye Heaven.” fueled, rock-n-roll attitude to add to The business’s cider club includes the area’s good time offerings. options for four bottles a year and 15% off all purchases, parties with Hye Cider offers five styles of its food, music and complimentary home made ciders, each made from pours of new-release cysers and local ingredients sourced in the area. Signature cysers vary from light, more. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Check https://hyecidercompany.com dry and prosecco-like, to more for hours.

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Hye Cider Company

123 Rocky Road, Hye 830-282-0143 www.Hyecidercompany.com

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Fish Fry For First Responders

ans of fried fish and hush puppies will enjoy themselves in Gillespie County.

Nearly every month of the year in Gillespie County features some form of a fish fry, with churches, fire departments and cities hosting these in-person and drive-thru cookouts throughout the year.

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The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department, Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department, the Harper Volunteer Fire Department and the Doss Volunteer Fire Department hold annual fish fries, with thousands of Gillespie County residents purchasing plates and feeding their families whilst helping fund a noble cause.

Stonewall, Doss, Fredericksburg and Harper all hold their own fries, and several local churches hold them throughout the year as well, giving residents and visitors alike plenty of opportunities to grab a plate. Check the local Fredericksburg StandardRadio Post newspaper to see what’s happening at any time.

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67 BB’s Billiards & Bowling

B’s Billiards & Bowling is a small, family-owned bowling alley located in Fredericksburg.

The bowling center features 10 lanes, a game room with pool tables, a full bar and a snack bar.

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BB’s is open from 1-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 830-9972020.

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Fredericksburg Tennis Association

The FTA also hosts the Dr Pepper Junior Tennis Tournament every year, with the 36th edition to be held sometime in July. Participants have to opportunity to play in one of the state’s most prestigious youth tournaments.

ennis has always had a home in Fredericksburg, and a large part of that comes from the Fredericksburg Tennis Association.

The FTA is a volunteer-based group in Fredericksburg dedicated to providing, supporting and promoting programs, leagues, facilities and tournaments that develop tennis in Fredericksburg. The FTA hosts organized adult play events, youth tournaments and adult tournaments at various times throughout the year.

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More information can be found at www.fredericksburgtennis.org, or by called 512-715-4840. Open doubles adult play is available on Monday and Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m., and Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

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Spring Turkey Season Starting Soon

pring turkey season opens April 2 in Gillespie County and extends through May 15.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department forecasts strong turkey

populations in the Hill Country, which has been described as a “stronghold” for wild turkeys with high bird densities and high harvest numbers. The annual bag limit for Rio Grande turkeys is four birds. The Eastern turkey general season is April 22May 14, with a limit of one gobbler. The youth-only season lasts from March 26-27 and again from May 21-22.

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Bargain Shopping Galore hrifters and bargain shoppers have a home in Fredericksburg, as it is home to several local thrifting spots.

Browse through the racks of clothes, snag a hidden gem, or pick up some new furniture at one of several local stores, or hit all of them. Some of the stores featured in Fredericksburg include the Schatze House Resale Boutique, the Hill Country Memorial Hospice Thrift Store and the St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store. Schatze House Resale Boutique is located at 712 W. Main St.; the HCM Hospice Thrift Store is at 520 Granite Ave.; and the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is at 610 W. Live Oak St.

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Find All Things Amish Made

redericksburg is home to The Amish Market, a family-owned business specializing in quality Amish-made furniture, gifts and food products. The Market can customize furniture to order as everything they sell is

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hand-crafted and built by hand. Pick the wood type or specify the wood stain and the Market will make it happen. The Market also offers Amish food products, such as jams, jellies, cheese and butter.

The Amish Market is located at 410 West Main Street and is open every day but Saturday. For more information, call 830-9972977.

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6. Dodging Duck Brewhaus

1. 12 Fox Brewing

15435 Fitzhugh Road Dripping Springs

6120 E. US Hwy 290 Fredericksburg

106 Sage Brush Boerne

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1827 Hye Albert Rd. Hye

5. Hill Country Distillers

231 San Saba Court Blanco

723 Front St. Comfort

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Downtown Fredericksburg

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4. Garrison Brothers Distillery

15. Real Ale Brewing Company

12345 Pauls Valley Rd. Bldg. I & J Dripping Springs PECAN ST.

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5330 Bell Springs Rd. Dripping Springs

332 Clay St. Kerrville

10. Last Stand Brewing

W. CENTRE ST.

3. Dripping Springs Vodka

14. Pint & Plow Brewing Company

11160 Circle Dr Dripping Springs

5. Comfort Brewing

2250 E. US Hwy. 290 Dripping Springs

106 E. Pecan Dr. Johnson City

9. Hitmaker Brewing

122 N. Plant Boerne

2. Deep Eddy Vodka

13. Pecan Street Brewing

245 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

4. Cibolo Creek Brewing Company

6462 N. Highway 281 Blanco

635 E. Hwy 46, Suite 207 Boerne

8. Fredericksburg Brewing Company

3. Boerne Brewery

1. Andalusia Whiskey Company

12. Kinematic Brewing Company

7. Fitzhugh Brewing

2. Altstadt Brewery

523 Seventh St. Comfort

13187 Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs

402 River Rd. Boerne

4700 Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs

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SAN SABA 108

Lake Buchanan

Tow

Florence

281

Blufftown

Burnet

Buchanan Dam

MASON

105

LLANO

42, 71 & 84

Inks Lake

Castell

Kingsland

Oatmeal

MARBLE FALLS Lake Travis

FREDERICKSBURG 7

61 64

Sisterdale

290

36 Driftwood 35

82 3

BOERNE

Bandera

Vanderpool

281

6 69

Gruene

NEW BRAUNFELS

Breweries

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Distilleries

Wine Corridor Goehmann Lane

1376

Com

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Cain City

10 69 56 Blumenthal 47 51 43

115

LBJ STATE HISTORICAL LBJ NATIONAL PARK HISTORICAL STATE PARK RANCH

290 Stonewall

Albert

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Jenschke Lane

290

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nt Old San A

13 65 63

89 22 7

Pedernales River

Luckenbach Rd.

Rocky 101 Hill 2 40

Woodland Dr.

290

Klein Rd.

Goehmann Lane

Gellermann Lane

FREDERICKSBURG

Meusebach Creek Rd.

28 Seguin

Wineries

19 81

183

100

Smithson Valley

Bulverde

103

112

SAN MARCOS

Canyon City

Canyon Lake

AUSTIN

BOURBON Spring Branch

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Center Point 21

WIMBERLEY

COMFORT

Bee Cave

9 11 10 11 91

5 73

Lakeway

KERRVILLE

Jonestown Lago Vista

Hahn Rd.

Luckenbach

58 14

Blanco

68 Cypress Mill 109

Hye

Stonewall

WILLOW CITY

Downtown 24 49 Fredericksburg 3 13 Wine Corridor 80 107 JOHNSON CITY

25 12

Round Mtn.

GEORGETOWN ROUND ROCK

Travis Peak

290

183

Spicewood

Liberty Hill

Granite Shoals

Horseshoe Bay

Rogers

104

Lake LBJ

Sunrise Beach

Andice

Bertram

102

1623

Hye 111

59 6 116

Albert

30 & 106

20 Hye Albert Rd.

113

Lower Albert Rd.

Pontotoc

55 27

95 3 1 54 23

45 SEE INSET MAPS

Old

Luckenbach

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6. Hye Rum 11247 W. US Hwy. 290 Hye

11. Treaty Oak Distilling Company 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Dripping Springs

7. Iron Goat Distillery 817 Usener Rd. Fredericksburg

8. One Shot Distillery & Brewing 31610 Ranch Rd. 12 Dripping Springs

9. Revolution Spirits Distilling 12345 Pauls Valley Rd., Bldg. H Dripping Springs

10. Salvation Spirits 10091 US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

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5. Ab Astris 320 Klein Rd. Stonewall

6. Adega Vinho

Wineries 1. 2 Fires Winery 100 Durango Johnson City

2. 290 Vinery 300 W. Main (Hwy. 290) Johnson City

3. 290 Wine Castle 101 Durango Johnson City

4. 1851 Vineyards

972 S County Rd. 1623 Stonewall

7. Alexander Vineyards 6360 Goehmann Ln. Fredericksburg

8. Andreucci Wines 8898 US Hwy. 290 308 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

9. Arc de Texas 4555 Hwy. 281 Johnson City

10. Armadillo’s Leap Winery 134 E. Main St. 6266 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

11. Arrowhead Creek Vineyard 13502 E., US Hwy. 290 Stonewall

12. Augusta Vin 140 Augusta Vin Ln. Fredericksburg

13. Baron’s Creek Vineyard 5865 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

4222 S. Hwy. 16 Fredericksburg

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14. Becker Vineyards 307 E. Main St. Fredericksburg 464 Becker Farms Rd.

15. Bell Mountain Vineyards 463 Bell Mountain Rd. Fredericksburg

16. Bell Springs Winery/ Brewery 3700 Bell Springs Rd. Dripping Springs

17. Bella Vista Ranch 3101 Mount Sharp Rd. Wimberley

18. Bending Branch Winery 142 Lindner Branch Trl. Comfort

19. Bingham Family Vineyards 3915 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

20. Blue Lotus Winery 8500 W Hwy 290 Hye

21. Branch on High 704 High St. Comfort

22. Brewbonnet at Wildseed Farms 100 Legacy Rd. Fredericksburg

23. Calais Winery 8115 W. US Hwy. 290 Hye

24. Carter Creek Winery 4064 W US-290 Johnson City

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25. Chisholm Trail Winery 2367 Usener Rd. Fredericksburg

26. Cicada Cellars 14746 E. US Hwy. 290 Stonewall

27. Compass Rose Cellars 1197 Hye Albert Rd. Hye

28. Copper Star Cellars 13217 FM 1117 Seguin

29. Covington Hill Country Wine 8262 W US HWY 290 Hye

30. Cross Mountain 308 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

31. Dancing Bee Winery 8060 W. US Hwy. 190 Rogers

32. Das Peach Haus 1406 South Hwy.87 Fredericksburg

33. Driftwood Estate Winery 4001 Elder Hill Rd. Driftwood

34. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1741 Herbelin Rd. New Braunfels

35. Duchman Family Winery 13308 FM 150 W. Driftwood

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36. Fall Creek Vineyards

40. Fiesta Winery

18059-A FM 1826 Driftwood

147A E. Main St. Fredericksburg

1820 County Rd. 222 Tow

6260 US Hwy. 290

37. Fat Ass Winery Tasting Room 153 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

41. Flat Creek Estate 24912 Singleton Bend East Rd. Marble Falls

42. Fly Gap Winery 38. Fat Ass Ranch Winery 51 Elgin Behrends Rd. Fredericksburg

39. Fawncrest Vineyard & Winery 1370 Westside Circle Canyon Lake

2851 Hickory Grove Rd. Mason

43. Foyt Winery 38 Jenschke Ln. Fredericksburg

44. Fredericksburg Winery 247 W. Main St. Fredericksburg

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45. French Connection 1197 Hye Albert Rd. Hye

46. Georgetown Winery 715 Main St. Georgetown

47. Grape Creek Vineyards 10587 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

48. Grape Creek Vineyard on Main 223 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

49. Hahne Estates Winery 14802 US Hwy. 290 East Stonewall

50. Hawk’s Shadow Estate Vineyard 7500 McGregor Ln. Dripping Springs

51. Heath Sparkling 10591 US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

52. Hilmy Cellars 12346 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

53. Hill Country Cellars & Winery 3540 S. Hwy 16 Ste 2D Bandera

54. Horn Wineries 9953 E. US Hwy. 290 Hye

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55. Hye Meadow Winery 9953 US Hwy. 290 Hye

56. Inwood Estates Winery 10303 US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

57. Kalasi Cellars 414 Goehmann Ln. Fredericksburg

58. Kerrville Hills Winery 3600 Fredericksburg Rd. Kerrville

59. Kuhlman Cellars 18421 E. US Hwy. 290 Stonewall

60. La Cruz de Comal Wines 7405 FM 2722 Canyon Lake

61. Lewis Wines 3209 W. US Hwy. 290 Johnson City

62. Limestone Terrace 101 Rocky Meadows Ln. Wimberley, TX

63. Longhorn Cellars 315 Ranch Rd. 1376 Fredericksburg

64. Longhorn Hills Vineyard and Winery 555 Klappenbach Rd. Johnson City

65. Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards 6009 US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

66. Lost Draw Cellars 113 E. Park St. Fredericksburg

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67. Lost Maples Winery 34986 Farm Market 187 Vanderpool

68. McReynolds Winery 706 Shovel Mountain Rd. Cypress Mill

69. Mendelbaum Winery/ Cellars 10207 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

70. Messina Hof Winery 9996 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

71. Murphy’s Cellars 120 Fort McKavett St Mason

72. Narrow Path Winery FM 1623 Albert 111 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

73. Newsom Vineyards 717 Front St. Comfort

74. Pedernales Cellars 2916 Upper Albert Rd. Stonewall

75. Pelota Wines, Inc. 3209 US Hwy. 290 Johnson City

76. Perissos Vineyards 7214 W. Park Road 4 Burnet

77. Perspective Cellars 247 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

78. Pilot Knob Vineyard 3125 CR 212 Bertram

147

79. Pontotoc Vineyard

84. Sandstone Cellars

320 W. Main St. Fredericksburg

211 San Antonio St. Mason

80. Ron Yates Wines

85. Santa Maria Cellars

6676 W. US Hwy. 290 Hye

81. Safari 5479 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

82. Saint Tryphon Vineyard 24 Wasp Creek Rd Boerne

83. Salt Lick Cellars 1800-C FM 1826 Driftwood

148

89. Six Shooters Cellars 6264 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

90. Slate Mill Collective

12044 S. Hwy. 16 Fredericksburg

4222 S State Hwy 16 Fredericksburg

86. Signor Vineyards

91. Solaro Estate Winery

362 Livesay Lane Fredericksburg

87. Singing Water Vineyards 316 Mill Dam Rd. Comfort

88. Sister Creek Vineyards 1142 Sisterdale Rd. Boerne

13111 Silver Creek Rd. Dripping Springs

92. Southold Farm + Cellar 10474 Ranch Road 2721 Fredericksburg

93. Spicewood Vineyards 1419 CR 409 Spicewood

94. Stone House Vineyard 24350 Haynie Flat Rd. Spicewood

95. Tejas Winery 8638 US 290 West Hye

96. Texas Heritage Vineyards 3245 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

97. Texas Wine Collective 10354 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

98. Turtle Creek Winery 211 Earl Garrett Street Kerrville, TX

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99. Texas Hills Vineyard 878 RR 2766 Johnson City

100. Three Dudes Winery 125 Old Martindale Rd. San Marcos

101. Torr Na Lochs 7055 W. State Hwy. 29 Burnet

102. The Vineyard at Florence 8711 W. FM 487 Florence

103. The Vintage Cellar 6258 E. US Hwy. 290 Fredericksburg

104. Thirsty Mule Winery & Vineyard 101 CR 257 Liberty Hill

105. Timber Ridge Winery 2152 Timber Creek Rd. Pipe Creek

106. Untamed Wine Estates 202 RM-1320 Johnson City

107. Vinovium 214 Edmonds Avenue Johnson City

109. Westcave Cellars Winery & Brewery 683 Ranch Rd 1320 Johnson City

110. Western Edge Cellars 228 W. Main St. Fredericksburg

111. William Chris Vineyards 10352 US Hwy. 290 Hye

112. Wimberley Valley Winery

113. Wines of Dotson Cervantes 13044 Willis Street Pontotoc

114. Winotus 115 E. Main St. Fredericksburg

115. Woodrose Winery 662 Woodrose Lane Stonewall

116. Zero 815 Winery 11157 W. US Hwy. 290 Hye

2825 County Road 183 Driftwood

108. Wedding Oak Winery 290 Wine Rd. Fredericksburg

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