Bandera — 1pm-4pm. Western display in front of Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, and strolling musicians on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. No admission. banderacowboycapital.com

Bandera — 8pm every Fri. 810 FM 470. Verify schedule with ranch. 830-796-3628. twinelmranch.net

Bandera — 8pm each evening. Mansfield Park. Hosted by Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association. Events at this Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo include bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding and more. Kids' events include mutton busting, calf scramble and stickhorse races. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages six to 12. Children ages five and younger are free. 830-796-7207. banderarodeo.com

Bandera — Sponsored by Bandera County Chamber of Commerce. Line-up begins at 9:30am and the parade will begin at 11am. There is no charge for participation, and prizes will be given in several categories. 830-796-3280.

Boerne — 8am-1pm. Veterans Plaza, 102 City Park Rd. A variety of seasonal fruits and veggies, canned items, jellies, pickles, local olive & olive oil soap, granola, fresh baked breads, grass fed beef, pastered chickens, local honey, nuts, farm fresh eggs, flowers, herbs & plants. 830-249-9511.

Brownwood — 9am. A great place to buy home grown fruits and vegetables. Under the Austin Ave & Brady Ave overpass. 325-646-1422.

Castroville — 9am-2pm. Alsace Tan & Salon, 503 US Highway 90 W. Featuring fresh locally grown vegetables and fruit both organic and farm grown. Don't miss the blackberries and blueberries! 830-538-9141.

Fredericksburg — 4pm-7pm. Marktplatz. Don't miss it. We believe it's important to think and act locally. Buy locally grown and produced foods for your table. By supporting your independent, local farms you'll in effect also help the environment by reducing the damaging transportation emissions and excess packaging which ends up in our landfills. Most importantly, nothing tastes quite as good as something that was picked and prepared fresh that very same day! Enjoy the options your market provides every week. You can find us every Thursday through the end of September. fbgfarmersmarket.com

Fredericksburg — 6pm-10pm. Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St. Ninth season of live, eclectic Roots Music concerts on the grounds of the Pioneer Museum. Concerts feature Bluegrass, Blues, Soul, Jazz, Gospel, Cajun, Zydeco and other American music styles by emerging and established artists in an informal, outdoor setting. Refreshments and meals will be available for purchase. Every summer we have 5 shows with 5 different genres of Roots Music from 3 unique performers. $12; children age 17 and younger free. 830-997-2835. pioneermuseum.net

Hico — 10am-5pm. Artisanal Cheeses, Wines, and More! Hico Chamber of Commerce & Wiseman House Chocolates are hosting a local wine & food festival. Come by Wiseman House and neighboring Culbreth Park at "the light" to sample some of the finest foods and wines anywhere. And they're all made or harvested locally! We will feature local cheeses, ranch-fed beef, organic lavender, jams & jellies, and artisanal wines handcrafted right here in Texas. But bring some of your grocery money, because you're not going to want to leave without taking home some tasty treats! Wine-tasting $5; food samples free. 254-796-4620. hico-tx.com

Johnson City — Every Thursday evening in our Starlight Room, 7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer. Seating for "A Little Bit of Homestyle, Comfort & Bistro" commences at 5pm. A really relaxing, enjoyable evening with outstanding food. No cover charge. 830-868-2911. silverkcafe.com

Kerrville — The Museum of Western Art is pleased to announce the Cowboy Artists of America (CA) Reunion weekend sale (Apr. 29-30) and continuing exhibition. As part of the CA reunion weekend, a Boot Print ceremony is planned for the members whose boot, hands and signatures are not in the cement walk on the museum’s grounds. MOWA is extremely excited to have this opportunity to exhibit recent work by the CA artists whose history is tied to the founding of the museum. Over the past 28 years of its life the Museum of Western Art has developed a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and archives all that show the development of the CA artists. Tickets: 830-896-2553. museumofwesternart.com

Kerrville — Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm. Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. Gourd artists from around the country compete in an amazing show of sculptural gourds you have to see to believe. Free. 830-895-2911. kacckerrville.com

Kerrville — 9am-4pm (June through September, 9am-3pm). Fourth Saturday of every month, except in December when a special Christmas Market is held on the third Saturday. Kerr County Courthouse Square (700 Main Street). Join growers, artists, craftspeople, and food producers who operate a pet-friendly, child-friendly open air market on the grounds of the beautiful Kerr County Courthouse Square. 830-792-4655. kerrmarketdays.org

Llano — Bring the entire family. Dress up as your favorite lawdog, outlaw, gunfighter, or soiled dove. Largest gunfighters, living history, and cow camp competition held in State of Texas. Fast Draw Competition. Period Costume Competition. Craft & Food Vendors. Redtop Jail Tours & Jail Breaks. Visit website for entire schedule. 325-247-5354. llanochamber.org/Texas_Proud.html

Mason — 6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats. 325-347-5970. 512-263-8878. nature.org/texas

New Braunfels — The Gallery at 764 West, 764 W San Antonio St., hosts “Life in Small Bites”, a solo art exhibition and sale for J. A. Baker, opening on May 13 and running through June 13. An artist reception is on May 13 from 5 to 9pm. Focuses on her newest oil paintings, featuring her luminous still Lifes. Concentrating primarily on realism in oils, Judith's unique look and style incorporates skillful use of an "old master's" palette along with dramatic lighting. 830-629-0998. 764west.com

San Saba — 8pm-midnight. Bob Wills Texas Play Boys. Free. Bring your chairs. BYOB set ups will be available to purchase, and tables and chairs will be available for rent. Food by Pepperbelly's for purchase. 325-372-5141.

Uvalde — 9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St. Become a part of what is destined to be one of the largest and unique open air markets in southwest Texas. A rich oasis surrounded by all the adventures of the Texas River Country. The tree shaded park along the banks of the quiet Leona River provides the perfect setting for an afternoon of shopping, music, and great food. Vendors provide an incredible variety of arts and crafts, plants, wearables, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, and much much more! Bring the family, sit back, and enjoy the area's favorite musical talent, eats, and bargains. Free. David Querbach, 210-844-8193, 830-249-5530, . marketdaysmgmt.com/Uvalde.html

Wimberley — Wimberley Valley Watershed Association offers tours every Saturday at 10am (except holidays). 221 Woodacre Drive. Free. Donations welcome. 512-722-3390.