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elcome to the heart of the Hill Country! Boerne is both literally and figuratively an entryway into one of Texas’ most beautiful regions, the Texas Hill Country. While just a couple of decades or so ago, Boerne (pronounced Bur-nee) could easily have been considered “forgotten”; today it is a town where technology and times past enjoy equal balance. Boerne is recognized across the United States as a desirable place to live. Listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the country’s fastest growing regions, the area’s rapid expansion has meant numerous new housing subdivisions as well as an influx of industry, business and tourism. Boerne strives to hold on to its warm, small-town origins. Oak trees still grow together in canopies above many city streets while a trip to the grocery store almost guarantees an encounter with friends and neighbors. The surrounding countryside is lush and arid, dramatic and pastoral. Streams and rivers soften the sharp-edged limestone topography. Roosters and goats, still raised within city limits by a few old timers, may wander about under cell phone towers that have risen within the last few years. Established by a young group of Germans who considered themselves classical philosophers - or Free Thinkers - Boerne originally didn’t allow churches inside the city limits. Today, however, the town is home to numerous religious congregations. Also enormously important within the ranks of the

city’s population is its volunteerism. Citizens selflessly donate countless hours not only to religious matters, but to social, educational, environmental, political and historical causes as well. The crown jewel of Boerne’s history is its quaint Main Street. Also called the Hill Country Mile, it is lined by many of the buildings that formed the vibrant core of the county’s “city life.” These structures, although admired by tourists, are still thought of as home by the town’s octogenarians. “That’s the house where I grew up,” one might point out, or “there’s the hospital where I was born,” or “the dry goods store that sold us fabric for our dresses.” And it’s not only long-timers and newcomers who are drawn to Boerne’s old structures apparently. Ghosts, it seems, are drawn to the buildings as well. For example, the lovely, ornate Joseph Dienger building on Main Plaza has an officially certified otherworldly occupant believed to be the building’s original owner, Joseph Dienger himself. Whether it’s shopping, visiting the area’s beautiful caves, exploring the local nature center, enjoying historically authentic exhibits, birding, cycling, hunting or hiking, Boerne provides the ideal blend of the urban and the rural. Close on one hand is an international airport, the Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Seaworld of Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo and numerous concert and museum venues. Nearby on the other hand is the unique and sought-after beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Gateway to the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY 3

CONTENTS Welcome

Boerne Arts

Good Eats 6-7, 23 8-9

Area Parks

Kendall County Fair 10-11 Walk Historic Boerne

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Hill Country Driving Tour

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Greater Boerne Area map

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Downtown Boerne map

The Hill Country Mile

Daytrip Fredericksburg

Willkommen to Berges Fest

Kendall Co. by the Numbers

City Meetings

Helpful phone numbers

Calendar

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or folks who enjoy a night on the town - as opposed to a night in the city - Boerne has its own reserves of local fine arts opportuni-

ties. Two high school choirs, both winners at highest competition levels, provide regular opportunities for nights of great vocals, with both middle school choirs (which scored high competitively as well) do the same. Respected secondary orchestral programs also make for wonderful evenings of music, in fact, the Boerne district’s entire music program received national recognition earlier this year. The vibrant Boerne Community Theatre, after almost three decades of stage productions, provides

even more excuses to get out of the house and into a live-event venue with a strong cadre of adults and teens who consistently bring down the house. This season had spring audiences enjoying Potato Gumbo and My Fair Lady which during the summer will move into Deathtrap and An Evening of Culture – neither of which is precisely what they seem, one being a thriller comedy, with Culture being described as a “silly” Southern-themed comedy. BISD fine arts events can be found at www.boernebisd.net and click on “calendar.” The Boerne Community Theatre is located at 907 E. Blanco. For more information visit www. boernetheatre.org.

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Good Eats:

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f there’s one thing Texas knows, it’s brisket, and the good town of Boerne is no exception! Whether you’re looking for classic barbecue served on parchment paper with a roll of paper towels or classic cuts with a fusion twist, Boerne has got your sausage, ribs and everything in between. KLEIN SMOKEHAUS Their story began on July 4, 1950, when the Waldeck Family purchased the building at 342 N. Main Street and opened a family grocery store. Gavin Waldeck and his sister Donna went to school right across the street. The butcher’s counter offered fresh beef and pork grown and harvested from neighboring farms, so you couldn’t ask for fresher, higher quality meat. Since the Waldecks

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were already butchering domestic meats, hunters in the area brought their deer to the store for processing, and this became one of the core elements of the business that stays strong today. Their shelves are stocked with pickled vegetables and relishes, salsas, marinades and rubs. Whether it’s succulent sliced brisket in sweet, tangy sauce, the savory chopped beef, or tender pulled pork, the hot sandwiches are a huge hit with tourists and locals alike. All of their barbecue products – brisket, sausage, smoked turkey, chopped beef and pulled pork – are available by the pound; add some potato salad, broccoli slaw or beans. Their cold smoked, air dried sausage is the perfect example of German tradition just like

Opa used to make – the taste is pure Texas German. They’ve been on Main Street for over six decades, so stop on in, swap a story or two, and enjoy the taste of Hill Country tradition! For more information, go to kleinsmokehaus.com or call 830-249-8063 FRITZE’S BBQ What’s better than a local, family-owned barbecue joint? A really tasty local, family-owned barbecue joint! Fritze’s fits the bill with a simple menu featuring one-pound baked potatoes stuffed with chopped

beef or pulled pork, sliced brisket, turkey or pulled pork sandwiches and classic two-meat plates with all the fixings. Families can take part in the family dinners feeding four to six or six to eight people, while tucking into desserts like apple pie, pecan pie, brownies and peach cobbler. Are you drooling? So are we. For more information, visit www.fritzesbbq.com/ or call 830-331-9903. SMOKEY MO’S A regional favorite hailing from Austin originally, Smokey Mo’s features all the great barbecue classics: fantastic slow-smoked brisket so tender it falls off your fork (or fingers), sausage and smoked chicken that even the pickiest eater will love. Sides include creamed corn, potato salad, beans and green beans. Whether you want pounds of meat to go or even a hamburger, Frito pie or chopped barbecue sandwiches, there’s something for everyone at Smokey Mo’s. Favorites include the chopped baker and baby back ribs. Breakfast lovers, rejoice: Smokey Mo’s offers breakfast, including beef, sausage and turkey wraps. For more information, visit www.smokeymosbbq. com or call 830-331-2633. GOOD EATS CONTINUED ON • 23

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blessed with numerous beautiful and well-maintained parks. Near Boerne’s core is a kids’ play area called Kinderpark. Located at 111 Water St., Kinderpark offers shade, numerous places to sit ... and the sort of innovative and safe playground structures on which even staid adults can be entertained, and where certainly kids will remain active. Boerne’s City Park is comprised of a pool, soccer fields, tennis courts along the gently ambling shoreline of Cibolo Creek. This hub of the city’s park system - framed by the AgriCultural, the Cibolo

Nature Center, and the Kendall County Fairgrounds, is a meeting place for hundreds of parents and children who gather around soccer fields. It’s also the locale for the area’s fantastic July 4th fireworks, provided each summer courtesy of the Boerne Fire Department. The AgriCultural is not a part of the municipal system, rather it’s a non-profit venue where history lives in the form of pioneering skills demonstrations, vintage farming equipment, tractor pulls, and many other events throughout the calendar year. Located in the same birdsong-vicinity is the Cibolo Nature Center, & Herff Farm. Another non-profit entity, the CNC is dedicated to preserving natural habitat, to education, to wanton splashing in the Cibolo, and to providing a farmer’s market venue each Saturday during much of the year. On the north side of Boerne, at 37550 IH 10 West and tucked into what is still relatively undeveloped land, is Northrup Park – a nicely-groomed, brightly-lit ball-playing mecca for all those involved with softball or baseball. Boerne City Lake brings visitors from miles around ... folks who want to play ultimate Frisbee, spot the bald eagles who winter on its shores, or spread blankets on the grass as family members swim and/or fish in the beautiful blue waters of this unexpected spot located just off of Upper Cibolo Creek Rd. at 1 City Lake Rd.

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county-owned, county-maintained spots. The tranquil Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area (143 Mark Twain Dr,) offers walking and birding on more than 100 acres tucked alongside the sparkling Guadalupe River. East of Comfort at 118 River Bend Rd. is James Kiehl River Bend Park, This park is a 25-acre idyll that also provides river access. Another Kendall County jewel is the county’s Joshua Springs Park and Preserve (716 US Highway 289) – a huge 400-acre tract featuring dog park, catch & release fishing, and two miles of ADA walking trails. Just outside of Kendall County’s borders, but still worth mentioning, is the Guadalupe River State Park. Located at 3350 Park Road 31 in Spring Branch, this Texas Parks & Wildlife destination offers the quintessential Hill Country experience, with ragged beautiful bluffs, many river-swim spots, famed birding opportunities, camp sites, and 13 miles of hiking trails.

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ach Labor Day weekend, the Kendall County Fair supplies home grown fun in a Carnival, Rodeo and Livestock Show as well as Homestead Heritage Exhibits. It also supplies multitudes of food booths, craft booths, live music, clowns, children’s activities and much more. Each evening is capped with a dance with a variety of bands and dance music. The festivities start Thursday night with the Queen’s contest, followed by the opening of the fair exhibit hall on Friday, a parade downtown Saturday, and plenty of live entertainment through Sunday night. Go to kcfa.org for more information. The Kendall County Fair has been an icon in the

Hill Country community since its inception in 1905. The Fair as a fun filled weekend and a showcase for the local agricultural industry, saw its beginnings as the citizens of Boerne, Texas gathered together for

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the first time to share agricultural information, recipes and news of events on Sept. 4, 1905. On July 1, 1913, the corporation gained a charter as a nonprofit from the State of Texas. The Kendall County Fair Association produces the Annual Labor Day Kendall County Fair, Stock Show and Rodeo. For over 100 years the Kendall County Fair Association, as a nonprofit agency, has maintained its agricultural mission for Kendall County and the greater Texas Hill Country. At the gate to the beautiful Texas Hill Country, a vibrant rural community where agricultural industries are encouraged, agricultural education is promoted and where agriculture, horticulture and live stock management are flourishing, the Kendall County Fair Association works hard to maintain the agricultural traditions, enhance agricultural education and encourage rural development both now and into the future.

The Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff family deeded 56 acres of land to the KCFA to be used for its annual county fair and to erect buildings for the event and for public use. The Kendall County Fair has now been held annually for over 100 years at the location of the Kendall County Fair Association on River Road East, leading out of Boerne. The land is studded with live oak trees that give shade for the summer fundraiser held on Labor Day Weekend.

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Walk Historic Boerne

It’s the best way to see Boerne’s notable homes & buildings up close Historic Scenic Driving And Walking Tour Of Boerne * Denotes building is a Texas Historic Landmark 1. MAIN PLAZA - A famous meeting place since the early days and often the site of festivals, fun. 2. YE KENDALL INN* - 128 W. BLANCO. Built as a home in 1859. Later expanded as a hotel and stage stop. 3. DIENGER BUILDING* (1884) - 210 N. MAIN. Has been a grocery store, residence, restaurant, office, and the Boerne Public Library. 4. ST. HELENA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH* (1881) - 410 N. MAIN. Original church built on this site by English settlers; replaced with this lovely Gothic church in 1929. 5. HAGEMANN-McGINNIS HOUSE (1890) - 508 N. MAIN. Originally three rooms and basement. Interesting additions enhance early theme. 6. BESELER-HARZ HOUSE* (1905) - 518 N. MAIN. Built by Max Beseler as a home with locally quarried limestone. Note lovely curved porch. 7. A.S. TOEPPERWEINWILCOX HOME (1894) - 612 N. MAIN. A.S. was "Ring Tail Rino,” a master craftsman. Note unusual spiral turret and porch. 7. LEESCH-HARZ HOUSE (1907) - 712 N. MAIN. 1.5 Story Victorian-style house built by Henry Clemens for Louis Leesch, a decendant of early German settlers. Large, wrap-around porch with pressed tin and gingerbread trim. 7a. HISTORIC BOERNE CEMETERY (1867) - ADVOGT & SCHOOL STREETS. Many early pioneers are buried here including George Wilkins Kendall. The first burials were of a family scalped by the Indians. Well cared for by the city and the Boerne Cemetery Foundation. 8. FOOTE-HAWKINS HOUSE (1879) - 717 N. MAIN. Built by Avery Foote, an undertaker who died of smallpox. Note unusually steep roof and the two windows at staggered height. 9. KUHFUSS-SCHWEPPE HOUSE (1865) - 512 N. MAIN. Built by William Kuhfuss. Used as courthouse and clerk's office in early county days. 10. LUCKENBACH HOUSE (1860) - 265 N. MAIN. Originally a log cabin expanded on two levels. Recently restored. 11a. HISTORIC KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE (1870) 204 E. SAN ANTONIO. Second old12 SPRING/SUMMER 2018

est Texas courthouse in continuous use. The front portion, designed by Alfred Giles was added in 1909. Renovated in 1999 for county use when the new courthouse was built. 11b. NEW KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE (1999) - 210 E. SAN ANTONIO. New 42,000 sq. ft. building houses official county offices with state-of-the-art facilities. 12a. KUHLMANN-KING HISTORICAL HOUSE* (1885) 402 E. BLANCO. Built for Wm. Kuhlmann, a German immigrant and later owned by Salina King from England. The house and kitchen are operated by the Historical Society. 12b. HENRY J. GRAHAM BUILDING* (1891) - 402 E. BLANCO. Originally a bank and has been moved several time with different uses. Now is a museum. 13a. BOERNE CITY HALL* (1910) - 402 E. BLANCO. Originally Boerne High School, designed by Alfred Giles. Now city offices and utilities building. 13b. OLD BOERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL* (1870) - 402 E. BLANCO. The first Boerne public school. Restored, now City Hall annex. 14. PHILLIP-MASSEY HOUSE* (1900) - 116 N. PLANT. Built by Julius Phillip and has stayed in the same family for 100 years. Unusual vertical clapboard construction. 15. FABRA SMOKEHOUSE* (1887) - 200 BLOCK S. MAIN.Was part of the Fabra Grocery and Butcher Shop. Incorporated into the architecture of the big building to preserve it. 16. OLD CITIZEN'S STATE BANK (1880) - 210 N. MAIN. Note architectural columns and arches, unusual for this area. Now used for commercial businesses. 17. THEIS HOUSE* (1858) - 100 BLOCK NEWTON. One of the oldest structures in town. Of rare palisades construction. Was home to the Theis family with blacksmith shop in front. Restored by Ruby and Edgar Bergmann. 18. WENDLER-HOUSTON HOUSE (1860) - 303 S. MAIN. Built by Henry Wendler, a cabinet maker and early Boerne businessman. 19. KRAUSE BLDG AND ORT'S SALOON (1900) - 259 S. MAIN. Was residence for the Frank Krause family, a store and saloon. Now a part of Olde Towne. 19a. OLDE TOWNE - 265 S. MAIN. A collection of old, original historic buildings, including Alte Stadt Mall, now a shopping complex with quaint one-of-a-kind shops.

20. SCHRADER-HARTMAN HOUSE (1890) - 115 E. JAMES. Has been in the same family since it was built. Note unusual porch and woodwork. 21. LUCKENBACH-ASHER HOUSE (1894) - 118 E. JAMES. This house and the next door, LUCKENBACH-MITCHELL HOUSE, are two of the oldest German pioneer limestone homes in Boerne, built by Julius Luckenbach. 22. VOGT-CLEGG CABINS* (1876) - 221 S. PLANT. The only dogtrot type construction in town, these started as one log cabin and were expanded. Restored in excellent condition. 23. EBENSBERGER-FISHER FUNERAL HOME (1882) - 111 ROSEWOOD. Oldest continuously operating business in Boerne. One of only two Art Deco buildings in town. 24. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH (1929) - 217 E. ROSEWOOD. Original church dates to 1929 with this and other expansions. Unique interior. 25. PAUL HOLEKAMP HOUSE (1906) - 507 E. JAMES. Pioneer family home. Excellent example of Victorian architecture, built by Ed Clemens of cream brick, rare in area. 26. CLEMENS/HEATH HOUSE (1909) - 608 E. THEISSEN. Built by Ed Clemens with rare cream brick. Note large, rounded porch. 27. DAVIS-KIDWELL HOUSE (1910) - 228 E. THEISSEN. Was in Davis family for many years. Was moved to 324 Hickman and restored to make way for church expansion. 28. KUTZER HOUSE* (1890) 208 E. THEISSEN. Has been greatly altered with added porch and room. Now used as Methodist parsonage. 29. GOTTLIEB WEISS HOUSE (1887) - 106 E. THEISSEN. Mr. Weiss was a German pioneer blacksmith with his shop in the back. Was in the same family for over 100 years. Now commercial. 30. JOE VOGT BUILDING (1912) - 401 S. MAIN. Originally a grocery and dry goods store. Now a bakery. 31. CLEMENS VICTORIAN (1900) - 448 S. MAIN. Note this is one of three Victorian houses built in a row by Ed Clemens. All had picket fences, some of which have been restored. 32. VOGT-RICHTER HOUSE (1914) - 124 PECAN. Another Ed Clemens house with Victorian porch and columns. Note trees, unusual for the area. 33. BELL-URBAN HOUSE

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(1895) - 312 RIVER RD. This was moved in and little is known of origin. Tastefully restored, it is now commercial. 34. DIETERT HOUSE (1850s) 604 RIVER RD. Early pioneer home of Wm. Dietert who had the first business in Boerne; a mill where the dam is located across the street. Very interesting house and history. Now commercial. 35. EBENSBERGER-MURPHY HOUSE (1925) 136 COTTONWOOD. A unique design for this area; made of hollow brick with white stucco cover. 36. EBENSBERGERTHOMPSON HOUSE (1914) - 116 COTTONWOOD. An Ed Clemens house built for Pat Ebensberger before 136 Cottonwood was built. 37a. AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM (1986) - on PARK RD. An out-growth of the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial in Kendall County, it is a working museum that preserves examples of early farming & ranching. See blacksmith and carpentry shop, smokehouse and the pioneer house, built by volunteers on the property. 37b. CIBOLO NATURE CENTER & FARM (1988) - S. CITY PARK RD. A 162-acre wilderness preserved the way it looked to pio-

neers in 1840s; four distinct trails of marsh, prairie, cypress creek bottom and upland woods; gift shop and casts of Dinosaur tracks found in Boerne after flood of 1998. 38. PHILLIP MANOR (1860) 706 S. MAIN. Started as a house and grew into a hotel. Note winding staircase inside. 39. KIDWELL HOUSE (1879) 714 S. MAIN. Was originally a grocery store and renovated in 1950. Note rough limestone exterior. 40. ST. PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCHES - The little church on the right was built in 1866 by George W. Kendall for his French wife.* The 1923 church was enlarged after saving most of the original structure which was built by parishioners with rocks from their ranches; designed after Mission Concepción in San Antonio. 41. KRONKOSKY TOWER (1911) - HIGHLAND DR. Built by Albert Kronkosky as part of his estate, now the property of the Benedictine Sisters. The best view in town. 42. BENEDICTINE CONVENT (1933) - On Highland Drive. Served as the Mother house for many years; a school, St. Albert’s Hall was operated by nuns who have made pool facilities available to senior citizens. 43. SCHWARZ-OPPERMANN HOUSE (1860) - 911 S. MAIN. Early

family home in the “Sunday House” style with outside stairs. Has been restored and used as a bed and breakfast. 44. DAVIS PIONEER HOME (1860) - 103 KRONKOSKY. “Sunday House” restored by Harry Davis family. 45. AMMANN-DAVISNICCUM HOUSE (1905) - 207 S. LANDA. Restored by the Niccums to its original exterior. Note unusual side door on right. 46. VETERAN’S PARK (1923) Monument erected by the Graham family to honor all local men who died in military action defending the United States. Sculpture representing the different services was later done by J Hester, local artist. 47. CARSTANJEN HOME (1872) - 705 S. MAIN. Also known as the Hall Mansion, it was once used as an annex to Phillip Manor Hotel in the early days. 48. ROBERT E. LEE HOUSE* (1860) - 525 S. MAIN. It is said that General Lee stayed here on his way to Ft. Sam Houston from Camp Verde. It was part of the O’Grady Inn, operating before the Civil War. Compiled by Edmonds 1999

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Take a Driving Tour in the Hills Make Boerne your headquarters for day trips through the countryside 30.4 Boerne City Lake - Kendall County’s only lake NORTH TOUR (right). Exit at Boerne business exit, take the frontage (33 MILES) Start at north end of Main St. (Hwy. 87, northbound) at traffic light. Start mileage count here. 0.3 Kendall County EMS building (right) 0.4 (Turn right onto FM 1376) 3.4 Walnut Grove Road (left) 4.7 Remains of old Walnut Grove Resort Ranch still visible, one of Texas’ better known resorts in late 1890’s (left) 7.6 Wasp Creek 7.9 Wasp Creek School - original part still present, but converted into residence (left) 11.0 Ottmar Von Behr’s Homestead - in National Register as Historical District 11.1 Guadalupe River 11.9 Intersection of FM 473 (right) 12.1 East Sister Creek 12.2 Sisterdale - First known as Zink’s Settlement, named for Nicholas Zink who settled in 1847 12.3 Sister Creek Winery (left) 12.5 Lohrbeer House* - Built in 1897 (left) 12.6 Old Dance Hall (left) 12.7 Old school house (right) 12.9 Cemetery (right) Turn left at intersection of FM 473. Dr. Kapp’s Hydropathic Clinic (entrance 12.7 miles on right). Sisterdale. On the National Register as an Historical District. West Sister Creek 15.9 Turn left on Waring-Sisterdale Road (no signs). 18.2 Guadalupe River 20.1 Mira Sol Girl Scout Camp owned by Alamo Area Council of Girl Scouts (left). 20.5 Waring - community created in 1888. First known as Windsor, later changed to Waringford and finally Waring. Baptist Church, general store, post office, Waring school* makeup historic town. Just outside Waring is old Windsor Stage Stop, built in 1860s to accommodate overnight stagecoach travelers. 20.6 Railroad Depot (right) 22.7 Joshua Creek 23.9 Welfare - first known as Bon Ton. Like Waring Welfare was cut off with completion of Hwy. 87 and later IH-10, bypassing these small German settlements. 24.1 Railroad Depot (right) 24.1 Old Welfare School (left) 25.3 Nicolaus Zink Home* - built in 1868. Zink selected to lead group of German immigrants overseas to establish settlements on Texas Land Grant, buried in unmarked grave on this property. 26.2 Turn left 26.5 Nelson City - named for Nelson family farmers and ranchers, who operated automotive garage, filling station and lunch stand. Po-Po Restaurant built in 1929 first as dance hall. 27.0 Turn right off of IH-I0 frontage road - go under IH-10 overpass 27.5 Enter IH-10 30.2 Site of Andrew Jackson Potter’s Home (18681883). Potter, a Methodist minister for 30 years, traveled the Texas frontier, preaching in saloons, the only public buildings in the early settlements (left)

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road. 31.0 Take Boerne exit to Hwy. 87 32.0 Ernest/Walter Pfeiffer Home - in 1974 the Pfeiffers received Texas State Family Land Heritage Award for owning and operating same agricultural land for over 100 years 32.9 Traffic Light (Main Street).

EAST TOUR (45 MILES) Turn east off Main St. at the Cibolo Creek Bridge. Start your mileage count. 0.3 Cibolo Creek Dam - site of Boerne’s first business, the Dietert Saw and Grist Mill (right). 0.9 Agricultural Heritage Center - museum of antique farm equipment - Open Saturdays, 10 to 4 (right). 0.9 Boerne City Park & Cibolo Nature Center (right). 1.1 Herff Park - home to Kendall County Fair on Labor Day weekend (right). 6.6 Pleasant Valley School - now used for Community Center (left). 7.2 Cecil Smith’s Polo Field - home of America’s most famous polo player and training site for polo ponies (right) 10.0 Bergheim General Store* - old general store (right) which has been in the same family since 1900, and O'Briens Restaurant (left) 10.5 Turn left on FM 3351 11.0 Smith Cemetery - family-owned cemetery (right) 14.7 Old Schiller Post Office and site of first Bergheim General Store - located on Cielo Ranch. 15.0 Guadalupe River - old charcoal burners were active in this area. 19.1 Curry Creek. 21.0 Rawls Creek. 21.9 Kendalia* - town first known as Bech’s Flat, but later changed. Named after George Wilkins Kendall. Many historic buildings in Kendalia including Kendall Community Church,* Old Lawhon General Store, log cabin Elbel General Store, dance hall and Kendalia Library with historical marker for George Wilkins Kendall. Turn left on FM 473 (left) 25.8 Shepard’s Creek & schoolhouse. 26.9 Dry Creek. 28.0 Curry Creek. 29.3 FM 474 intersects (left) Turn here. 36.3 Guadalupe River. 37.2 Guadalupe River Ranch (left). 38.6 Kreutzberg Road (left). Optional Tour (approximately 10 miles) Turn left on Kreutzberg Rd. Pass Kreutzberg Shooting Club and School which dates back almost 100 years. On top of hill behind shooting club building is large cross erected by Joseph V. Phillip in 1847, used as landmark for the area. Kreutzberg (German for Cross Mountain ) (left). Alzafar Shrine Camp (left) and Cave Without a Name, one of Texas’ most beautiful caves (right) Return and continue on FM 474 to Boerne 42.2 Malakopf Monument* - monument erected in

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memory of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff, well-known doctor in late 1800s (right) 43.4 Intersection of Adler Road (turn right). 43.9 Kendall County Law Enforcement Center (right). 44.1 Boerne Civic Center - built in 1987. 44.2 Boerne Curington Elementary School - (left). Adler Rd. (will take you back to Main St.

WEST TOUR (10.5 MILES) Turn left off Main St. onto Johns Road (westbound). Start mileage count. 0.2 Henry Fabra Elementary School - dedicated to Henry Fabra, descendant of early settlers (left). 0.2 Boerne Middle School North originally built in 1929 and served as Boerne High School until new high school was built in 1972. 0.3 Cibolo Creek. 0.5 Tusculum - first settlement in Boerne. Located behind Schwope’s Water Well Drilling Company. Settled in 1849 by German immigrants hoping to bring higher standard of living to the United States. Only one stone building remains today. (Not visible from John’s Road). 0.9 Lex Sanitarium*- Lex family home used as sanitarium from 1919 to 1939. Owned and operated by

Emilie Lex (Mrs. Adolph). Boarding house, also for people traveling long distance to visit friends and family members who were parents. Dr. John Francis Nooe, at one time Boerne’s favorite doctor, operated and cared for parents here. Still owned by Lex family. (left - visible only from IH-10). 1.2 IH-l0 Overpass 5.2 Tapatio Springs Golf Resort Country Club - hotel conference center, golf, tennis, restaurant. Return to Main Street by way of John’s Road

SOUTH TOUR (9.5 MILES) Start tour on S. Main St. and Hwy. 46 (Bandera Hwy., southbound) intersection and drive south. Start mileage count here. 0.9 Enter frontage road of IH-10 (left). 2.1 Turn left on Cascade Caverns Rd., follow signs to Cascade Caverns 4.7 Cascade Caverns - 10-acre park, campground and cave. Cavern named for beautiful waterfall which plunges 90 feet. Return to Main Street by way of Cascade Caverns Rd. * Denotes Texas Historical markers. Compiled from Kendall County Historical Commission and Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society records.

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The Hill Country Mile

SHOPPING, CULINARY DELIGHTS AND HISTORIC SITES! Boerne’s Hill Country Mile is Texas-sized-mile stretching 1.1 miles through the heart of Boerne. It offers a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences in our vibrant, historic downtown. So get out your walking shoes and do some exploring! Whether you are interested in the latest in women’s fashion, jewelry, home goods and acces-

sories, art, men’s wear, children’s clothing or other specialty items, there is a shop or boutique for you! Need a little sustenance before you return to the shops? Boerne offers a host of fine and casual dining options, a variety of bakeries, coffee shops, microbreweries and more - some with outside seating available, so you can continue to enjoy our beautiful Hill Country weather.

NATURAL BEAUTY Boerne has great options for outdoor living! Enjoy our extensive trail system along Cibolo Creek, including River Road Park, where you can cast a line, bring a picnic, ride a bike and enjoy your day. Not far from the Hill Country Mile is the Old No. 9 Trail that follows the historic alignment of the old San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad route that brought early visitors from San Antonio to Boerne. On both

trails you will find new treats to delight the eye! Several temporary sculptures have been installed as part of the Boerne Art al Fresco Public Art Competition. Be sure to download a Public Art Walking tour brochure at artalfresco.org. You can also download an audio walking tour via the free Otocast app. Don’t forget to take a selfie with your favorite sculpture and share it with us at on Facebook at Boerne Art al Fresco!

RIVER SOUTH ARTS DISTRICT South of the Cibolo is where you will find a quieter Boerne, with more great places to shop, eat and relax. Art and design shops, galleries, restaurants, lodging, and some of the city’s most stunning historic buildings can be found including St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, an iconic limestone structure built high on a hill overlooking the city. The church was modeled after San Antonio’s Mission de la Purisma (1730) with twin towers that rise

65 feet in the air. Next door, The Phillip Manor has seen many uses over the last 152 years, and now has been restored into a boutique hotel, pub and event center. Across the street, the two-story triple column structure with arched windows is the Victorian style Carstanjen House (also called The Mansion House). Nearby is the famous Kronkosky Tower, on the grounds of the Benedictine Ministries offering the best view in Boerne, and Veterans Park. Gateway to the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY 19

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or a real taste of the Hill Country, hop in the car and take a scenic drive to Fredericksburg, only 45 minutes away from Boerne. From quaint little shops to authentic German restaurants and breweries, not to mention some pretty good pie, Fredericksburg is a wonderful location for a Saturday day trip or weekend escape. Fredericksburg boasts Hill Country charm, from wildflowers in the spring to freshly canned preserves and jams at the local trade days. Whether you want to relax in the shade with some sweet tea listening to live music or take in history at the National Museum of the Pacific War, there’s something for everyone in Fredericksburg. FOOD Whether you’re looking for some real German grub or something a little lighter, Fredericksburg is a feast of good eats. Twisted Sisters Bakery offers pretzels along with traditional bakery fare, such as muffins, cakes and cookies, while Fredericksburg Pie Company boasts mile-high meringue and crusts that melt on the tongue with up to 20 different pies baked differently. Munch Food Park offers causal food truck dining for the eclectic diner. If you want a good all American burger, try Jennie’s Smoked Burgers ground by hand daily or Fredericksburg Brewing Company, where you can get a good thick burger with a good thick craft brew declared “the best in Texas.” Of course, one can’t be in Fredericks-

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burg without trying some authentic German Texas cuisine. Try Der Lindenbaum, which offers several authentic German brews, or the Auslander Restaurant and Biergarten, which has live music in its biergarten on weekends and homemade desserts. SHOPPING You may weep with joy at the prospect of 150 stores to shop from, though your credit card may weep for other reasons. At Fredericksburg, anyone can find anything they’re looking for, from antiques to fine arts and jewelry. Das Peach Haus offers prizewinning preserves and homemade desserts like peach cobbler and fresh ice cream. Located on a 60acre farm, it’s delightful to stroll through the orchard nibbling on peach preserves and pick up some gift baskets for Christmas gifts. Pet lovers should pop by Dogologie, where humans can get their fur babies everything they need for their play and health. At the One Quilt Place, sewing enthusiasts can drool over patterns and cloth along with quilts for sale and a classroom for those who want to stay and learn how to sew their own. ATTRACTIONS Tired of shopping and eating? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty to do! Take a stroll through the local vineyards and sample some fine Hill Country wine at several wineries, including Santa Marie Cellars, Fat Ass Winery or Kuhlman Cellars. History buffs will love the Texas Rangers Heritage Center and the Pioneer Museum Complex. If you’re looking for a show, the Fredericksburg Theater Company and Rockbox Theater offer familyfriendly and professional theater for reasonable prices. Into steel rather than singing? Try Street Dreams, where one can buy, sell and view classic beauties, street racers and muscle cars. For more information, visit www.visitfredericksburgtx.com.

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ince its inception as an ice cream social in 1967, Berges Fest is a Fathers Day weekend tradition in Boerne - and an anticipated Hill Country event celebrating the area’s German heritage. Each year, the festival has grown and attracted thousands of visitors to Boerne. This year’s Berges Fest, scheduled June 17-19, is destined to carry on the tradition of great German food and folklore. On Friday evening, June 17, the Berges Fest Pageant opens the weekend’s festivities with the crowning of a new court, including young ladies from elementary through high school - as well as a Little Mr. Berges Fest - all modeling folk costumes featuring dirndls and lederhosen. The Boerne Village Band, the oldest continuing German heritage band outside of Germany, performs for the pageant annually. The new court crowned Friday night will be featured

in the Berges Fest parade on Saturday morning. The huge parade through the historic district is another popular festival attraction with entries ranging from historic marching groups and antique tractors to musical groups and clowns. Activities continue at the Kendall County Fairgrounds at Herff Park for the rest of the weekend for scheduled events. games, carnival rides, contests, tractor races, concessions, dances, the famous Dachshund races and a musical entertainment line-up that’s second to none. With a wide variety of bed and breakfast inns, historic and modern hotels, plus excellent restaurants and a unique shopping venue, Boerne is always a busy place on summer weekends - but Fathers Day weekend is the best time for visitors and tourists to experience the best of Hill Country hospitality. For more information go to bergesfest.com.

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Kendall County Sta󱁹 informed: BY THE NUMBERS:

• Population, 2017 estimate - 40,306 • Housing units, 2017 - 15,406 • Persons per household - 2.86 • Median value occupied housing units $272,800 • Median household income 2008-2012 $81,023 • Veterans, 2017 estimate - 3,447 • Mean travel time to work (minutes) - 31.2 • Land area in square miles - 662.5 • Mean elevation - 1500 feet • Boerne population, 2017 estimate - 13,834 • Boerne households - 5,179 Source: United States Census Bureau STATE, FEDERAL REPRESENTATION: • 21st U.S. Congressional District • 25th Texas Senatorial District • 73rd Texas House District • 216th Judicial District

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ATTEND MEETINGS

• BOERNE CITY COUNCIL 6 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Municipal Courtroom, 124 Old San Antonio Road • KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9 a.m. second and fourth Monday, Kendall County Courthouse, 204 E. San Antonio, Boerne • BOERNE ISD TRUSTEES Tuesday evenings, date varies, go to www.boerneisd.net for more information. 123 W. Johns Road, Boerne • COMFORT ISD TRUSTEES 7 p.m. second Monday in the board offices 327 High St., Comfort • FAIR OAKS RANCH CITY COUNCIL 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. First Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Third Thursday Municipal building 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Rd. • COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT second Monday at the Kendall County Courthouse, 204 E. San Antonio, Boerne

HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

• EMERGENCY 911 Crime Stoppers 1-800-348-LEAD

• FAIR OAKS RANCH: City Offices Police Department

210-698-0900 210-698-0990

• BOERNE: City Offices Boerne Police (non-emerg) Public Library Swimming Pool Civic Center Visitors Bureau

830-249-9511 830-249-8645 830-249-3053 830-249-3969 830-249-2811 830-249-7277

• BOERNE ISD: Administration Boerne High School Champion High School Middle School North Middle School South Curington Elementary Fabra Elementary Fair Oaks Ranch Elem Kendall Elementary Cibolo Creek Elementary

• KENDALL COUNTY: Sheriff office EMS Office Extension Agent Justice of the Peace offices: Drivers’ License office

830-249-9721 830-249-3721 830-249-9343 830-249-9343 830-249-8404 830-249-2820 830-995-2031 830-249-6335

830-357-2000 830-357-2200 830-357-2600 830-357-3100 830-357-3300 830-357-4000 830-357-4200 830-357-4800 830-357-4600 830-357-4400

• COMFORT ISD: Administration Comfort High School Middle School Elementary School

830-995-6400 830-995-6430 830-995-6420 830-995-6410

GOOD EATS CONTINUED FROM • 7 RUDY’S BAR-B-Q Just a quick 10 minutes down Interstate 10, the original Rudy’s awaits in Leon Springs, Texas. Don’t be fooled by the “worst barbecue in Texas” tagline, as these humble pitmasters know exactly what they’re doing. If they didn’t, there wouldn’t be 34 locations all around the country. Rudy’s uses oak wood rather than mesquite to smoke, giving it a different flavor that’s complimented by their peppery vinegar barbecue sauce. Many locations also serve breakfast tacos, though the original Leon Springs location does not. However, it does offer you atmosphere that is hard to get anywhere else, along with some good barbecue. Try the brisket and smoked turkey, which is a popular staple for many Thanksgiving dinners around these parts. You also can’t go wrong with the creamed corn and peach cobbler. Make sure you get extra—it’ll go quick. For more information, visit https://rudysbbq.com or call 210-698-2141. BLACKBOARD BBQ Located at 1123 Sisterdale Road a few miles north of Boerne on FM 1376, Blackboard BBQ specializes in low & slow BBQ, homemade desserts and elevated side dishes. Choose from brisket, burnt ends, wild boar and Polish links, ribs and chicken. Sides include Luckenbach Lollipops, Mama’s Mac ‘N Cheese, “Cogburn’s” corn dodgers, Texas tater chips, and Jo’s Asian Slaw. Finish with carrot cake, milk “n cookies or blackberry peach cobbler. Live music,

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• UTILITIES: Bandera Electric Coop Boerne (elec, gas, water) Central Texas Coop Lone Star Gas Pedernales Electric Coop SA City Public Service

866-226-3372 830-249-9511 830-997-2126 830-997-2177 830-868-7155 210-353-2222

• OTHER: The Boerne Star Chamber of Commerce Hill Country Family Srvs Bus Station Post Office Kendall Appraisal District Boerne Methodist ER

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private parties, rehearsal dinners and corporate functions. Open Thursday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (830) 324-6858.

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MAY 3 VINTAGE MARKET DAYS BOERNE SPRING EVENT Grab your girlfriends or your husband and come out for

a weekend of the very best Vintage vendors from across the United States. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continues through Sunday at Kendall County Youth Ag and Equestrian Center, Comfort. Cost $5 general admission.

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MAY 4 HAUPTSTRASSE QUILTFEST Enjoy a great spring Saturday in Boerne and experience this colorful event. There will be music, sale quilts, special exhibits, presentations and more. Main Plaza and Downtown Boerne, 100 North Main Street. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

public every Saturday from March 2nd through November. MOSTLY NATIVE PLANT SALE The Cibolo Nature Center and Farm will host its 29th annual Mostly Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Rd. Plant sale vendors include nurseries and growers with native and well-adapted plants for this region, nature inspired art, bird baths, bird houses, pottery and plant food. BOERNE VFD ANNUAL FISH FRY AUCTION Come out and support the BVFD at its annual fish fry! Food will be served from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 726 N. Main St. $10 per plate donation suggested. There will also be a live auction, music and a raffle. ™

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Boerne, Waring, Welfare and Comfort. The welcome return includes a BBQ meal at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. A HISTORIC BOERNE CEMETERY TOUR There will be ten stops at the gravesites, and speakers in appropriate period clothing will give presentations about many of Boerne’s founders and notable persons buried there. Contact 830-331-8730 for more information and to reserve your spot.

HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Lost Mule Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. HILL COUNTRY HERITAGE CELEBRATION The Polly Texas Pioneer Assn will be hosting a Texas Hill County Exhibit, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Polly, Tx. Come and join our tour of Polly’s Fort, Polly’s School House, and Polly’s Chapel as well as an artifact viewing and Tejano reenactors. MAY 5 LEMONADE DAY Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. Stands will be all over Boerne as well as in Main Plaza. 1 – 4 p.m.

in The Flats of Boerne. Works by more than 30 artists will be for sale, and the event will help support scholarships to Summer Art Camp at the Cibolo Nature Center and Farm. Begins at 204 W San Antonio, In the Flats. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SECOND SATURDAY ART BEAT Does the love of art make your heart beat faster? Boerne shops and art galleries are teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine art experience from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. every second Saturday along main street.

MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Jazz, Blues & Diamonds will be playing in an outdoor concert. Doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30 p.m., bring your lawn chairs to Cibolo Nature Center, $15 for adult non-members, $10 for members $5 for students, 12 and under are free.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR Located behind Boerne City Hall the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like. Open from noon to 3 p.m. every second Saturday of the month, 402 E. Blanco.

MAY 11 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main.

MAY 16 THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT Every Third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m to 9 pm, Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country.

BOERNE ART WADDLE Stroll, ride bikes and picnic along Cibolo Creek while viewing paintings, illustrations, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and more, hosted by neighbors in their yards

MAY 18 TOUR DE BOERNE Tour de Boerne is a 6 a.m. bike ride that will take you through the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Towns included in the routes are

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HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Ricky Adams Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather.

MAY 26 BOERNE CONCERT BAND MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT The Boerne Concert Band, a group of voluntary musicians, plays a wide range of music that people of all ages can enjoy. All Boerne Concert Band performances are free to the public. It starts at 6 p.m. at the Boerne HS Auditorium, 1 greyhound lane

CONCERT IN THE CAVE “MOMENTS OF TRUTH” The Axiom Quartet returns to the Cave Without a Name with a compelling selection of music from their most recent album. Concert begins at7:30 p.m., 325 Kreutzberg Rd. $30 advance tickets until 5 p.m. day of show; $35 at the door. Event typically sells out so call ahead. MAY 31 MOVIES IN THE PARK: “INCREDIBLES 2” Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dark. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. Boerne.

JUNE JUNE 1 BOERNE FAMILY FISH The first Saturday in June is fish without a license day in the State of Texas. Adults fishing in this tournament are not required to carry a fishing license. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boerne City Lake Park, 1 City Lake Road. FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9 a.m. 33 Herff Road, at the Historic Herff Farm. Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too. This popular Texas Hill Country outdoors farmers market will be open to the public every Saturday from March 2nd through November. HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The C-Rock Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. JUNE 2 TEXAS TWO-STEP 2 RING MINIATURE DAIRY GOAT SHOW This 2 Ring MDGA Sanctioned Show will take place starting at 10 a.m. at the Livestock Barn at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 RiverRd.. The public is welcome and encouraged to come and watch the show!

JUNE 4 ABENDKONZERTE The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany! Hear the “oohm pah pah” of favorite tunes and watch the kids do the chicken dance! Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Main Plaza. 100 N. Main. 7:30 – 9 p.m. JUNE 8 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. JUNE 14, 15, 16 BOERNE BERGES FEST It doesn’t have to be October for people to gather and celebrate German culture in America. The 3-day, family-friendly festival centers around the German heritage of the Boerne area on Father’s Day weekend for an old fashioned community parade and then continues with the “Festival in the Hills” at Herff Park/Kendall

County Fairgrounds. The Boerne Berges Fest boasts music from one of Texas’ best German folk bands, dachshund races, carnival rides for people of all ages, and much more. Kendall County Fair Grounds, 1307 River Road. All day. JUNE 18 ABENDKONZERTE The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany! Hear the “oohm pah pah” of favorite tunes and watch the kids do the chicken dance! Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Main Plaza. 100 N. Main. 7:30 – 9 p.m. THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT Every Third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m to 9 pm, Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country. JUNE 22 BOERNE SHOP-A-PALOOZA A $25 ticket scores the holder

a game board featuring participating shops and restaurants around Boerne and the Hill Country Mile. Complete one of the "missions" on the board (a small item to purchase or amount to spend) and score a raffle ticket to be entered to win thousands of dollars in gift cards from local businesses, and up to $2,000 in Boerne Cash. The more missions you complete, the more chances you have to win! HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Lonestar Pickerz will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Britt Ballenger will be playing in an outdoor concert. Doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30 p.m., bring your lawn chairs to Cibolo Nature Center, $15 for adult non-members, $10 for members $5 for students, 12 and under are free.

JUNE 29 MOVIES IN THE PARK: “SPIDERMAN: INTO THE SPIDER VERSE” Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dark. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. Boerne. JUNE 30 BOERNE CONCERT BAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT The Boerne Concert Band, a group of voluntary musicians, plays a wide range of music that people of all ages can enjoy. All Boerne Concert Band performances are free to the public. It starts at 7 p.m. at the Boerne Plaza, Boerne HS Auditorium, if weather dictates

JULY JULY 2 PATRIOTIC ABENDKONZERTE The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany! Hear the “oohm pah pah” of favorite tunes and watch the kids do the chicken dance! Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Main Plaza. 100 N. Main. 7:30 – 9 p.m.

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JULY 4 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS Sponsored by the Boerne Fire Department, the fireworks show will start a little after dark and can be viewed in many places around Boerne, but the best place is Boerne City Park. Bring chairs, picnics and your American spirit. 8 p.m. 106 City Park.

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JULY 6 CONCERT IN THE CAVE TERRI HENDRIX WITH LLOYD MAINES Two Texan stars plus cave acoustics promises a most memorable evening of great entertainment. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m., 325 Kreutzberg Rd. $30 advance tickets until 5 p.m. day of show; $35 at the door.

SECOND SATURDAY ART BEAT Does the love of art make your heart beat faster? Boerne shops and art galleries are teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine art experience from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. every second Saturday along main street.

HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Derringer Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9 a.m. 33 Herff Road, at the Historic Herff Farm. Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too. This popular Texas Hill Country outdoors farmers market will be open to the

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JULY 13 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR Located behind Boerne City Hall the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like. Open every second Saturday of each month from noon to 3 p.m. 402 E. Blanco

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MOVIES IN THE PARK: “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: HIDDEN WORLD” Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dark. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. Boerne. MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Court Jesters will be playing in an outdoor concert. Doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30 p.m., bring your lawn chairs to Cibolo Nature Center, $15 for adult nonmembers, $10 for members $5 for students, 12 and under are free.

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JULY 14 CACTUS PEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL Head to the First United Methodist Church of Boerne for the 23rd Season of the Cactus Pear Music Festival. This year’s program will include melodically delightful strings and piano. Event begins at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 205 James St. Tickets $28 per adult, students $5 with ID. JULY 16 ABENDKONZERTE The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany! Hear the “oohm pah pah” of favorite tunes and watch the kids do the chicken dance! Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Main Plaza. 100 N. Main. 7:30 – 9 p.m. JULY 18 THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT Every Third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m to 9 pm, Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country. JULY 19 STAR PARTY Our astronomy-filled event will feature star experts with their telescopes for dazzling night-sky experiences. Meet near the pavilion, no registration required. Telescopes provided by San Antonio Astronomical Association. Bring blankets, chairs & bug spray :) 9 – 11 p.m. Boerne City Lake Park, 1 City Lake Rd. JULY 20 HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old

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Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Ricky Adams Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. JULY 21 CACTUS PEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL Head to the First United Methodist Church of Boerne for the 23rd Season of the Cactus Pear Music Festival. This year’s program will include melodically delightful strings and piano. Event begins at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 205 James St. Tickets $28 per adult, students $5 with ID. JULY 26 MOVIES IN THE PARK: “THE GRINCH” Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dark. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. Boerne. JULY 30 ABENDKONZERTE The Boerne Village Band is the longest continuously playing German Band in the world outside of Germany! Hear the “oohm pah pah” of favorite tunes and watch the kids do the chicken dance! Concert goers bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Main Plaza. 100 N. Main. 7:30 – 9 p.m.

AUGUST AUG. 3 HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The C-Rock Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather.

FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9 a.m. 33 Herff Road, at the Historic Herff Farm. Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too. This popular Texas Hill Country outdoors farmers market will be open to the public every Saturday from March 2nd through November. AUG. 10 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. SECOND SATURDAY ART BEAT Does the love of art make your heart beat faster? Boerne shops and art galleries are teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine art experience from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. every second Saturday along main street. KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR Located behind Boerne City Hall the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like. Open from noon to 3 p.m. every second Saturday of the month, 402 E. Blanco. AUG. 17 MOVIES IN THE PARK: “INCREDIBLES 2” Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dark. City Park, 106 City Park Rd, Boerne.

HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Derringer Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES The Almost Patsy Cline Band will be playing in an outdoor concert. Doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30 p.m., bring your lawn chairs to Cibolo Nature Center, $15 for adult non-members, $10 for members $5 for students, 12 and under are free. AUG. 31 CONCERT IN THE CAVE MARBRIAGO TRIO The Marbriago trio includes Mark Landson, viola; Brent Buemi, clarinet; and Thiago Nascimento, piano. This trio have created their own hyperromantic interpretations of the trio repertoire for viola, clarinet and piano. The cave’s acoustics promises a memorable evening. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m., 325 Kreutzberg Rd. $30 advance tickets until 5 p.m. day of show; $35 at the door. LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUG. 29-SEPT 1 KENDALL COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO The Queen’s pageant will be on Thursday, Rodeo Friday through Sunday, Livestock show Saturday and Sunday and a parade on Main Street Saturday Morning. There will be more than enough to do: vendors, rides, food… all of it with a beautiful Texas Hill Country backdrop. For more information go to www. kcfa.org

SEPTEMBER SEPT. 7 FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9 a.m. 33 Herff Road, at the Historic Herff Farm. Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too. This popular Texas Hill Country outdoors farmers market will be open to the public every Saturday from March 2nd through November. HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Lonestar Pickerz Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. SEPT. 14 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Lost Mule Band will be playing in an outdoor concert. Doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30 p.m., bring your lawn chairs to Cibolo Nature Center, $15 for adult non-members, $10 for members $5 for students, 12 and under are free. SEPT. 19 THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT Every Third Thursday of the month from 7 p.m to 9 pm, Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country. SEPT. 21 HOT ROD NIGHT Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Derringer Band will keep everyone dancing, join us

at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. FALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION CIRCLE Enjoy an evening of music at A Cave with No Name. The eclectic mixture of uplifting contemporary acoustic songs, ancient instrumentation, will be celebrating the Fall Equinox. The Concert begins at 7 p.m., $25 advance tickets, $30 at the door. SEPT. 28 THUNDERDASH A 5K mob run with obstacles that include mud, climbing, crawling and jumping. The obstacles are a mix of nature and man-made. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, visit thunderdash. com.

OCTOBER OCT. 5 FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9 a.m. 33 Herff Road, at the Historic Herff Farm. Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too. This popular Texas Hill Country outdoors farmers market will be open to the public every Saturday from March 2nd through November.

OCT. 12 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL & KURBISFEST A special pumpkin festival that includes the annual “Key to the Hills” Tractor pull. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the AgriCultural Museum, 102 City Park Rd, free admission. OCT. 12- 13 THE KEY TO THE HILLS ROD RUN This is the 32nd annual Key to the Hills Rod Run event, which brings together all the best when it comes to Hot Rods. The show features a pre-1949 cut-off year (1948 and earlier) which distinguishes it from a “classic car show” (1949-1964). There will be almost 500 coupes, sedans and roadsters from all over the country. Main Street Boerne will close on Saturday and cars will be on display on Main Plaza

and throughout downtown. Hill Country Mile. 100 N. Main. All day. OCT. 26 ALL BRITISH CAR DAY All British car owners are welcome to participate with their cars, popularity voting is held for Best of Show. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees interested in competing, call 210-884-3036. HOT ROD NIGHT & HALLOWEEN BASH Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruising… reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties. The Ricky Adams Band will keep everyone dancing, join us at 6:30 p.m. near Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. Date is subject to change due to weather. BOERNE BOO CELEBRATION Come celebrate Halloween with the City! Festivities include mule rides, face painting, bounce house, costume contest and Boo Cycle contest. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 Main St.

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