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The quaint Texas Hill Country town of Bertram is preparing itself for this year’s annual Labor Day event, their 41th Annual Oatmeal Festival. Our festival begins Friday evening at 5:03 pm in the nearby town of Oatmeal TX with a Beauty Pageant, artisans, vendors, music and more. Festival activities continue all day September 1st in Bertram TX.
Aug 31, Sept 1-2
Presented by the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce, Frontier Times Museum, and Arthur Nagle Clinic
PRESENTED BY THE BANDERA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FRONTIER TIMES MUSEUM, AND ARTHUR NAGLE CLINIC Don’t miss Labor Day weekend in Bandera, Cowboy Capital of the World! Bandera’s cowboy heritage is especially celebrated during Labor Day weekend. In the late 1800’s, Bandera became a major gathering place for over 10 million head of Longhorn cattle.
We’re ready to make some trouble! Echo Gallery in Johnson City, TX, invites the public to The Breast Show, an art exhibition in August of 2018. The female breast has been a battleground between motherhood and sexuality for too long. The perception of the world community that the United States does not enthusiastically support breastfeeding deserves a resounding rebuttal. One outcome of this exhibition will be to normalize and depoliticize the female breast.
Opening night is a benefit performance for Provisions. All seats are $18 for the July 12 performance and no season tickets will be accepted. Ticket prices for all remaining shows are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors 62+/military and $10 for students. To purchase tickets online go to our website www.stagebulverde.org or call (830) 438-2339 for more information.
The Texas Rangers Heritage Center in Fredericksburg honors the Texas Rangers daily with a 12-acre campus located on Hwy 290. On August 4, 2018, they will remember those who have served and honor those still commissioned with a two-part event. Texas Ranger Day & History Symposium will feature historians and educational programs, including Ranger camp set ups and cannon firing. The Symposium will feature a number of speakers, including John Boessenecker, author of “Texas Ranger: The Epic Li ...
Twin Sisters Historic Dance Hall is located 7 miles South of Blanco, HWY US 281. Since the early to mid-1800’s Twin Sisters Hall has maintained a tradition of families coming together to enjoy music and dance. This historic community gathering place provides a focus on cultural education, historic preservation and a way of life in the Texas Hill Country.
Cottonwood Shores/Marble Falls/Horseshoe Bay, TX - The Hill Country Community Theatre announces the cast for the final show of its 2017-18 season, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “State Fair”, which will run from July 19 through August 5. Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, “State Fair” travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair.
The 21th Annual Bandera Riverfest – the Ultimate Riverside Picnic, is almost here! The beautiful Medina River is running strong. Yep! Its time to hit the water, float the beautiful Medina River! Riverfest has everything from water games, music, hot dog & watermelon eating contests, Hula Hoop contest, car show, arts and crafts, and a Bandera Idol competition.
The annual Fredericksburg Community Fourth of July Parade will take place on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 10 a.m. on Main Street. This patriotic event was begun in 1991 by a group of volunteers and has been sponsored and put on totally by volunteers for years.  It is meant to be a celebration of our pride in our country and our independence.
July 9-15
Lampasas annual Spring Ho Festival offers a full week of activities that are guaranteed to bring excitement to thousands of visitors. The 47th annual Spring Ho will follow the theme of “Let the Good Times Roll”. The festival name celebrates the importance of the natural springs and the history of Lampasas.