May 1-2
Kerrville: National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition. Tue-Wed 10:00am-4:00pm. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. 830-895-2911
May 2
Wimberley: Farmer's Market. Open from 3 to 6 PM. You'll find it in the parking lot in front of the Wimberley Community Thrift Shop, RR 12 and River Road. There's plenty of parking and variable numbers of vendors.
May 2
New Braunfels: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
May 3
Georgetown: Farmers Market. 3:30pm – 6:30pm. The Georgetown Farmers Market Association is a growers market consisting of 50+ members that grow and sell their produce or product that are located from within 11 counties surrounding Williamson County. Visiting the markets gives you the opportunity to meet the farmer who grows your food. 1525 W. University Avenue. 512-215-4193
May 3 - 6
Fredericksburg: Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally. Be sure to register for the Hill Country Run! Registration is $45 per person and includes: Admission all four days; Thu night Social Kick-off at Mahaley's on Main; Cowboy Breakfast Sat & Sun morning; Live music Fri & Sat; Hill Country Ride on Fri; Hill Country Road Trip Scenic Ride on Sat with Prize Giveaway; Bike Games; Bike Show Commemorative T-Shirt.
830-997-8515.
May 4
Bandera: 2E Twin Elm Guest Ranch Rodeo. 8pm. Don't miss our Rodeo. Every Rodeo begins with a Star Spangled Grand Entry – then the action begins! See bull riding, steer roping, barrel racing and roping at its best. Get there early for a good spot. 2E Twin Elm Guest Ranch 810 FM 470. 830-796-3628
Kerrville: First Friday WineShare. 6:00 – 7:30 pm The Riverside Nature Center is the place to be on the first Friday in May. Come join the fun. See your friends and neighbors, meet new people and enjoy good wine. The beautiful grounds of the Riverside Nature Center are open for strolling and relaxing during this festive event. Bring your favorite wine glass. Each couple should bring a bottle of wine. Free Admission, 150 Francisco Lemos. 830-257-4837
SAN MARCOS: Live Music at Three Dudes Winery. Enjoy live music, cheese and wine on the first Friday of each month beginning in May! No admission fee. Three Dudes Winery, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
May 4 - 5
Georgetown: Themed Music @ The Winery. 5-8pm. We source over 65% of our grapes from Texas and a 35% from California. We produce all our wines in downtown Georgetown in our Historical 126 Year Old building. Come Experience the true taste of Texas. Georgetown Winery, 715 S. Main St on The Square. 512-869-8600
MAY 4 – 6
SAN MARCOS: Viva! Cinco de Mayo. This celebration of Hispanic heritage includes music, food, a parade, state championship menudo cook-off, folkloric dancers and a beauty pageant! Hays County Civic Center.
May 4 - 21
Fredericksburg: The Color of Life at InSight Gallery. Three artists will team up for a brilliant display of artwork that will showcase the use of vibrant color and the nuances of subtle changes in color to create a mood or emotion. InSight Gallery 214 W. Main Street. 830-997-9920
May 5
Bandera: 4th Annual Clay Target Competition. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sponsored by the Ranchers and Landowners of Texas to support the Bandera County Junior Livestock Show & Auction at Bandera Gun Club. Skeet and Trap Competition. 809 FM1077. 830-688-9048
Bandera: Flying L Cowboy Chuck Wagon Dinner & Show. Cost: $25.00. Family fun. Bar-B-Q chuck wagon dinner, wagon ride, roping lessons, line dancing, archery, gunslingers, and cowboy entertainment. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. 800-292-5134
Bandera: Cowboys on Main. Western Display in Front of the Bandera County Courthouse and strolling entertainers on Main Street from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Gunfights on Bandera's side street at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. No Fee.
Bandera: Market Day. Downtown Bandera. 830-796-4447
Fredericksburg: Spring Wine & Food Festival at Texas Vineyards & Beyond. Enjoy wine tastings from five TX wineries and local food artisans. Meet the winemakers and obtain autographed wine bottles!Texas Vineyards & Beyond LLC 329 1/2 E. Main Street. 830-990-9199
Kerrville: Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Featuring THE FRITZ MORQUECHO TEJANO BAND complete with Mexican Food. The Lazy Days Canteen, our music venue, offers live entertainment on Sat. nights during the summer season. It is located one mile from the Ingram Dam on Highway 39 at Roddy Tree Ranch. 830-459-9912
LOCKHART: Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Held the first weekend in May and host arts & crafts, food booths, and beverages with a dance each night. Visit the Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for more information.
New Braunfels: 9th Annual Wein and Saengerfest. Held in charming downtown New Braunfels. Come experience the unique heritage and hospitality of New Braunfels. We invite you to join us at this one day festival included these special attractions: Wine Sampling Texas, German, California, Argentinian and Chilean Special Kid Zone, Wine Market Demonstrations and education, Bier Garten, Live music, Chef Showdown, Downtown and Artisan Shopping. 830-221-4091
San Marcos: Alex Marley & Friends. 7:00pm Doors. Bob Marley's cousin, Alex, comes to the hill country to perform at the Texas Music Theater as part of the 3rd Annual San Marcos River Reggae Festival – don't miss it! Texas Music Theater, 120 E San Antonio St. 512-667-7216
SAN MARCOS: San Marcos Bird Walk. This time of year gives you a terrific opportunity to observe raptors and songbirds passing through our area. Leader: Stephen Ramirez. San Marcos Nature Center, 7:30 a.m. RSVP REQUIRED
Wimberley: Old Oaks Ranch Tours. 11:00 and 1:00; The ranch will be offering ranch tours to see the Alpacas, Sculptures, and fibers. Old Oaks Ranch 601, Old Oaks Ranch Road. 512-847-8784
May 5 - 6
San Marcos: Heritage Home Tour. The 37th Annual Heritage Association Tour of Homes offers "A Stroll Through Historic San Marcos" with guided tours of some of the city's most charming homes and historic sites. Maps and tickets can be purchased both days at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, 400 E. Hopkins Street, for $10. Tours and ticket sales run from 1-5 p.m. each day. 512-393-5930
May 6
Fredericksburg: Messina Hof Hill Country Wine and Chocolate Celebration. Join us at Messina Hof Hill Country Winery to experience a Glass of Messina Hof Wine with a Flight of Six Chocolates from Chocolates El Rey. The cost is $12. Messina Hof Hill Country Winery 9996 Hwy 290 East. 830-990-4653
May 9
New Braunfels: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
Wimberley: SteakNite at the Waring General Store. We welcome you to join us for an always exciting evening filled with good people, great food, and wonderful music. Waring General Store 544 Waring-Welfare Rd. 830-995-5370
Wimberley: Farmer's Market. Open from 3 to 6 PM. You'll find it in the parking lot in front of the Wimberley Community Thrift Shop, RR 12 and River Road. There's plenty of parking and variable numbers of vendors.
MAY 11 – 12
Georgetown: Themed Music @ The Winery. 5-8pm. We source over 65% of our grapes from Texas and a 35% from California. We produce all our wines in downtown Georgetown in our Historical 126 Year Old building. Come Experience the true taste of Texas. Georgetown Winery, 715 S. Main St on The Square. 512-869-8600
May 12
Kerrville: Wings & Wine Tour. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. Field trip to a butterfly hill in Fredericksburg, visit to a native-plant nursery, picnic lunch, then a stop at Hill Country Winery. Includes entrance fees, lunch, transportation; $40, with wine-tasting and tour optional. Very limited seating – reserve now! 830-257-4837
MAY 16
WIMBERLEY: Famers Market. Open from 3 to 6 PM. You'll find it in the parking lot in front of the Wimberley Community Thrift Shop, RR 12 and River Road. There's plenty of parking and variable numbers of vendors.
MAY 16
NEW BRAUNFELS: Story Time. 11am to 12pm. Come bring your little ones for a great story and a free craft! The Stone Coffee Bar 1198 Gruene Rd. 830-625-3227
MAY 18
KYLE: Scramble 4 Scholarships Golf Tournament. The 10th annual "Scramble 4 Scholarships" golf tournament hosted by Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos will benefit local scholarships for high school students. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. It will be four-person scramble format, which starts at 1:30 p.m. The entry fee is $100 per person, or $340 for a team of four; entry fee includes dinner, two beverage tickets, the round of golf, a goody bag and a door prize ticket. Awards will be given for first, second and third place. 512-262-5555
NEW BRAUNFELS: Moonlit Date On Landa Lake. 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Couples can cruise or anchor their paddle boats for a special evening under moonlit skies on Landa Lake. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Age: 16 + Fee: $30 per couple. Landa Park Boathouse, 110 Golf Course Road. 830-221-4350
MAY 18 – 20
BANDERA: Rock Bandera Festival: Where Chrome & Cowboys Meet. Located on the stunning acreage of the RBF Ranch on Hwy 16 (two miles from town), the venue is large and loud enough to pump Rock’n'Roll, Country, Americana, Roots, Blues and Western music along with Texas food and culture into the bloodstream of all attendees! A concert main stage, second stage, and Biergarten/food stage will feature two days of incredible music programming, celebrity chefs, artisans, Hill Country winemakers, purveyors, an authentic Bavarian Biergarten and “Rock Bandera’s Grillin’ Beast” wild game and barbeque cook-off. This is a one-of-a-kind weekend not to be missed.
830-796-4847
FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days. 9 am - 6 pm Fri & Sat; 9am - 4 pm Sun. Experience the excitement of Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms in Fredericksburg. We are near the Pedernales River, wineries, Lavender trails, delicious country peaches, Luckenbach, Enchanted Rock,and hundreds of bed and breakfasts. It's something to crow about! Highway 290 East. 830-990-4900
MAY 19
NEW BRAUNFELS: Brauntex Theater presents “Shake, Rattle & Roll and Country Comedy Tour”. 7:30 PM, Doors 6:30 PM. Tickets $30 - $39. Brauntex Theatre, 290 West San Antonio St. 830-627-0808
SAN MARCOS: Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival. Celebrating Texas! Texas Music, Texas History, Texas Fun! Courthouse Square, 10:00am to 5:30pm. 830-997-8515
SAN MARCOS: Dick’s Classic Garage “Drive In” Night. Every 3rd Saturday of the Month. Bring your classic, antique, muscle, or unique car or bike. Dick's Classic Garage Car Museum, 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
WIMBERLEY: Old Oaks Ranch Tours. 11:00 and 1:00; The ranch will be offering ranch tours to see the Alpacas, Sculptures, and fibers. Old Oaks Ranch 601, Old Oaks Ranch Road. 512-847-8784
MAY 23
WIMBERLEY: Famers Market. Open from 3 to 6 PM. You'll find it in the parking lot in front of the Wimberley Community Thrift Shop, RR 12 and River Road. There's plenty of parking and variable numbers of vendors.
MAY 24 – 28
BANDERA: Blow-out Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. Blow-out Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at 11th Street with live Country Music at its best from Thursday to Monday! Come out to Bandera and enjoy a full week of great Country and Western swing music with some of the best live acts in the business! Everyone welcome! The biggest little bar in Texas. 11th Street Cowboy Bar, 307 11th St. 830-796-4849
MAY 25 – 27
FREDERCKSBURG: Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival. We'll be serving up red beans & rice, boudin, gumbo, and - of course - crawfish. Other Cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy, and for those who don't like crawfish (don't like crawfish?!!). Food and fun for all ages are available. The festival will offer a children's area for kids of all ages, and arts & crafts will be there for your shopping pleasure. Downtown Marktplatz (Fredericksburg's beautiful and historic Market Square - 100 block of West Main Street). 830-997-8515
MAY 26
KERRVILLE: Kerr County Market Days. 9:00am - 4:00pm. An old-fashioned market on the square. Over 75 vendors selling Texas wares; arts, crafts, jewelry, plants & more. Courthouse Square, 700 Main St. 830-895-7524
SAN MARCOS: Wimberley Glassworks Glass Bash. We're celebrating our 20th year of hand blown art glass and lighting! Get out to the Hill Country and come by the gallery for some Cajun tunes by Ponty Bones & the Squeezetones. Have a “Texas Mule” and taste local flavors from Middleton Brewing, Euro-cafe Mediterranean and Brewster's Pizza. We’ll celebrate with the unveiling of a Limited Edition Art Glass Anniversary Piece, glassblowing demo, and give-away. Wimberley Glassworks 6469 Ranch Road 12.
800-929-6686
WIMBERLEY: Old Oaks Ranch Tours. 11:00 and 1:00; The ranch will be offering ranch tours to see the Alpacas, Sculptures, and fibers. Old Oaks Ranch 601, Old Oaks Ranch Road. 512-847-8784
MAY 26 – 27
BANDERA: Arts & Crafts Show. Over 75 vendors on the Courthouse Square in downtown Bandera. 830-796-3280
FREDERICKSBURG: Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Skills Clinic. Clinics focusing on Rifle Marksmanship Skills - Six Steps to Firing the Shot, Natural Point of Aim, Sling Use, and more - and the History of the Beginning of the American Revolutionary War – Our Nation's Heritage. Project Appleseed Texas Hills Sporting Range 12.5 miles west on FM 2093 (Tivydale Road). 830-456-3665
MAY 27
KERRVILLE: Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair. 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Juried Texas Artists, Fair of arts, crafts, music, food & fun for the family. River Star Arts & Event Park, 4000 Riverside Dr. 830-895-5711
MAY 31
WIMBERLEY: Famers Market. Open from 3 to 6 PM. You'll find it in the parking lot in front of the Wimberley Community Thrift Shop, RR 12 and River Road. There's plenty of parking and variable numbers of vendors.
