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October | November | December

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October

Through October 28 - Weekly on Wednesday

Historical and Architectural Walking Tour of Fredericksburg

The Pioneer Museum historical and architectural walking tour of Fredericksburg. The tour lasts approximately two hours and will be guided by Fredericksburg natives and cover areas not normally available to visitors. Learn about the origins of German immigration to Texas, hear about the original buildings and inhabitants of these buildings and learn the basics about the architectural style used by the early immigrants.

The tour will be offered every Wednesday in October. 4:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets only available at the Schandua House just prior to each tour. If necessary, the tour guides will cancel due to weather no later than 3 pm the day of the tour. The tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Through October 31-Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Fall Fun at Jenschke Orchards

5 acre corn maze, giant corn box and pick-your-own pumpkins. Pumpkins are $.75 per pound. The orchard will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This event is dependent on the weather. Call the Country Store for more information.

Through October 31

"Sweet Treats" and "Art Heals the Soul" Art Shows at the Fredericksburg Art Guild

4th grade students of Fredericksburg schools will be painting and decorating bird houses. All art and bird house displays will be out on the lawn, front and back, as well as inside the building. There will also be drawings for free art! Sponsored by the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance and the Fredericksburg Art Guild. "Art Heals the Soul" all-members show will be available for viewing through the month of October. Free. The Art Guild is only open Friday to Sunday from Noon to 4 pm.

Through October 31

Texas Wine Month Passport

Self-guided wine trail, exploring participating Texas Hill Country wineries. Ticket holders receive exclusive discounts at 35+ of the Hill Country’s most premier wineries. Receive special access to weekly virtual Happy Hour events in October, as well as Agricultural Cellar Tours, Photo Ops and To-Go Wine Tastings at participating wineries where available. Tickets are limited and available online only. Daily during regular winery hours. Tickets good all 31 days in October. 872-216-9463. $95 per couple and $65 per single.

27 Chamber Member Event

The Fredericksburg Chamber presents "Approachable Accounting"

Noon-1:30 p.m.

Who says there is no free lunch?

As a thank you to our members, we will be offering our next Lunch & Learn for FREE! We have a great topic and a great speaker lined up just for you.

APPROACHABLE ACCOUNTING: A GUIDE TO SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING

New and existing small business owners face an intimidating challenge in managing their first year of operations. Join us for this virtual Lunch & Learn with James Shiveley, CPA, CIA, CISA with LOWREY, POWELL, STEVENS & MANGUM P.C., is designed to quickly brief you on the information you need to understand the fundamentals of accounting, translating that information into actionable business insights, and demystifying the year end processes you’ll need to execute. This interactive session will guide you through the first year of operations of an example small business and engage you in case study discussion about basic journal entries, financial ratios, and the tax implications of your form of business.

This Lunch & Learn Virtual event will be offered via Zoom video conference. Attendee mics will be muted, but questions may be posed using the chat feature of this online presentation.

The event is FREE to attend, but you need to sign up to receive the ZOOM link. Registrants will receive log-in credentials by email, so it is important to provide a frequently-monitored and accurate email address.

Registration has closed

27 Tuesday Picker Circle at Luckenbach Texas

5 p.m.

27 Mike Blakely at Western Edge

7 p.m.

27 Picker Circle with The Frumkins at Luckenbach Texas

5 p.m.

28 Historical and Architectural Walking Tour of Fredericksburg presented by the Pioneer Museum

The tour lasts approximately two hours and will be guided by Fredericksburg natives and cover areas not normally available to visitors. Learn about the origins of German immigration to Texas, hear about the original buildings and inhabitants of these buildings and learn the basics about the architectural style used by the early immigrants. The tour will be offered every Wednesday in October at 4:30 p.m.. $15 for adults. $10 for students. Tickets will only be available at the Schandua House just prior to each tour. If necessary, the tour guides will cancel due to weather no later than 3 pm the day of the tour. The tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Wednesday Picker Circle at Luckenbach Texas

1 p.m.

30 Anthony Garcia at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa presents the Rhythm on the Vine concert series

6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Altstadt Food Drive

Come out and help support the community with the Altstadt Brewery Brew Crew & Staff with a food drive to benefit the Fredericksburg Food Pantry. Saturday, October 24 12-6pm. Sunday, October 25 12-4pm. Saturday, October 31 12-6pm. Sunday, November 1 12-4pm

Bring 3 non-perishable food items and you will receive a beer token. Limit 1 token per person, per donation. We are happy to accept additional food items if you wish to donate more for this great cause. Drop off your donations and pick-up your beer token at the far eastern edge of Altstadt’s parking lot. Traffic will be directed by cones to guide you towards the donation table.

Type of Donations Needed: Canned meats, canned tomato products, and "holiday” items, such as canned pumpkin, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, etc. Let’s get together and help make someone’s holiday a little bit brighter this year.Many Thanks from everyone at Altstadt!

31 Art and Vino Painting Class "Sugar Skull" at The Yellow Door Studio

Are you looking for an easy way to explore your creative side and have a fun night out with friends? Art and Vino is the answer! The fun part is you can bring and enjoy your favorite bottle of wine or beverage during the class. Come alone or invite your friends. Paint, canvas, and brushes are provided, as is experienced local artists and teachers who can lead you step by step through the process of recreating the featured artwork. At the end of the evening, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation and a new-found talent you’ll want to explore. The featured artwork on October 31 is "Sugar Skull" and will be available for viewing online. Reserve your spot online. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. $45 per person.

31 Fall Feast at Pedernales Cellars

Join us for a special Fall Feast Vintner's Dinner on Halloween! We will celebrate this spooky holiday with some of our favorite wines, including an exclusive wine from our library collection, the 2015 Kuhlken Vineyards Reserve! Our good friend, Chef Leo Aguirre, will prepare some of the most exquisite plates to pair perfectly with our wines.

But we can't just have a nice wine dinner on Halloween! Dinner guests are invited to participate in a Halloween Face Mask competition. The winner of Best Mask gets to take home a Pedernales Cellars gift card! Dinner attire is still "Sunday Best", but we encourage making your halloween mask into a full classy costume! Have questions? Please do not hesitate to email the event coordinator at kpetersen@pedernalescellars.com. 6:15 p.m. $125 per person. Purchase tickets online.

Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing at 4.0 Cellars

Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids: Costumes, Candy, Traditions, and Wine! Wine goes with everything, but which wines pair best with your left-over (or stolen from your children or grandchildren) Halloween candy? This is the time to find out! Be sure to reserve your spot for this fun event. And between now and then, you should definitely get working on your costume!1 p.m.-4 p.m.

31 "Howl at the Moon" Dueling Piano Show at Rockbox Theater

Dueling Pianos and audience participation at its best! Come prepared to sing along with the songs you know so well and bring your requests for some of the industries best dueling piano performers! Cocktails will be available at the show and there will be lots of energy flowing! Costumes are welcome! 8 p.m. $25 per person.

31 Luckanbach's Trunk or Treat

Decorate your trunk and come in costume for a chance to win Luckenbach swag! Free family fun. RSVP your trunk online to hold your spot. The Halloween Mash Band (Soul Twang Band) will play at 1 pm. Trunks will be on display across the creek starting at 2 pm. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

31 "Wine-O-Ween" at Texas Heritage Vineyard

Celebrate Halloween with costumes, prizes and games. Music, food and fun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

November

24-25

Altstadt Food Drive

6 First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg

Participating art galleries will have new art to show on the first Friday of every month.Look for the galleries flying the Art Walk Flag.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

6 Susan Lyon and Scott Burdick Art Exhibition at Insight Gallery

"Through Their Eyes". Artists and spouses, Susan Lyon and Scott Burdick, have a deep love of painting people, cultures and the beauty of nature. Their constant travels find them drawing inspiration from their wide variety of experiences throughout the world. This talented duo's show will feature figurative and still life paintings in oils, pastels and charcoal. Artist's reception on November 6 from 6 to 8 pm during First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg.

6 "Tiny Tuckers" Art Show at Fredericksburg Art Guild

Members of the Fredericksburg Art Guild create tiny art that can be tucked away in any part of the home - perfect for holiday giving! Receptions on November 6 and December 4 from Noon to 5 pm during First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg. The Art Guild is open Friday to Sunday from Noon-4 pm.

7 Art and Vino Painting Class "White Pumpkin at The Yellow Door Studio

Are you looking for an easy way to explore your creative side and have a fun night out with friends? Art and Vino is the answer! The fun part is you can bring and enjoy your favorite bottle of wine or beverage during the class. Come alone or invite your friends. Paint, canvas, and brushes are provided, as is experienced local artists and teachers who can lead you step by step through the process of recreating the featured artwork. At the end of the evening, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation and a new-found talent you’ll want to explore. The featured artwork on November 7 is "White Pumpkin" and will be available for viewing online. Reserve your spot online. 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. $45 per person.

7 Farm & Ranch Day at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Join ranch hands and park rangers for a day of activities centered around farm and ranch life including cattle horn branding, "hay bale calf" roping, beef and cattle exhibits, goat and sheep exhibits and an exhibit by Gillespie County Conservation Association. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

7 Harper VFD Fish Fry Drive Thru

Annual catfish dinner fundraiser held on the opening day of hunting season to benefit the Harper Volunteer Fire Department and EMS Service. Serving begins at 11 am. Raffle tickets available for great prizes. This year's event will primarily be drive-thru with very limited seating. By donation.

7 Hunter's Ball at Luckenbach Texas

Annual dance to celebrate the opening of hunting season. This year features Jerry Deleon and The Southbound performing live on the outdoor stage.

7-8

Love Letters at Fredericksburg Theater Company

Jeryl Hoover and Laurel Johnson star in A.R. Gurney's two-character play that follows the relationship between a stuffy W.A.S.P. and a free-spirited woman, throughout their lives from childhood to death, as chronicled in the letters they write to each other. The November 7 performance features a gala starting at 6:00 p.m. with drinks, silent auction, and raffle benefiting FTC. 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. $29 adults. $12 age 17 and under.

7 Night Skies at the LBJ Ranch

Join park rangers and astronomers for a dark skies night at the LBJ Ranch. There will be a program on night skies followed by telescope viewing of the night skies by the Hill Country Astronomers. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

7 Old County Jail Tours

Tour the two-story stone structure that served as the fourth jail for Gillespie County, organized in 1848. It was constructed by the firm of C. F. Priess and Bro. in 1885. The ground floor housed a holding area and living quarters for the jailer. The second floor had two steelclad cells located against the east wall and maximum security cells in the center and at the back. The building was used as a county jail facility until 1939. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $2 per person age 6 and up. Age 5 and under are free.

7 Rod Stewart Tribute Show at Rockbox Theater

"Tonight's the Night", featuring Rob Caudill as Rod Stewart! Such an incredible band with amazing credentials playing and recording with such artist as Joe Walsh, Al Green, Buddy Guy, David Lee Murphy, Brooks and Dunn and Rod Stewart himself, just to name a few. Rob brings Rod to life on stage and has been reviewed as one of the best Rod Stewart Tribute shows there is. Cocktails will be available throughout the show.

4 p.m. and 8 p.m. $48 to $62 per person.

23rd Big Band Bash at Hill Top Cafe

For 23 years, Johnny Nicholas and friends have raised money for local music and theater programs. Featuring three nights of amazing food and great music as well as Sunday Brunch. Johnny Nicholas and his band will be the house band for the event and there will also be a Mystery Headliner each night! Music lineup. Doors open at 5 pm; music at 5:45 pm until? 5 p.m. Lone Star Room and bar area $100 per person. Cavern Room $50 per person. Sunday brunch from11 am to 2 pm has a $20 cover charge per person.

13-14

We Will Rock You presented by Fredericksburg Theater Academy

We Will Rock You featuring chart-topping Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are the Champions,” and many more, this junior version of the West End show follows two young rebels as they restore rock ‘n’ roll to “the iPlanet” in a post-apocalyptic world. 7:30 p.m. $15 adults. $10 age 17 and under.

Art and Vino Painting Class at The Yellow Door Studio - "Rooster"

Are you looking for an easy way to explore your creative side and have a fun night out with friends? Art and Vino is the answer! The fun part is you can bring and enjoy your favorite bottle of wine or beverage during the class. Come alone or invite your friends. Paint, canvas, and brushes are provided, as is experienced local artists and teachers who can lead you step by step through the process of recreating the featured artwork. At the end of the evening, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation and a new-found talent you’ll want to explore. The featured artwork on November 14 is "Rooster" and will be available for viewing online. Reserve your spot online. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. $45 per person.

Eric Clapton Tribute Show at Rockbox Theater

Journeyman, a tribute to Eric Clapton. Shaun Hague has built quite the resume in the last decade of his life. At just 17, he was named “The Best Young Blues Guitarist” by The House of Blues. In honor of his biggest musical influence (Eric Clapton), Hague has been making waves with his Journeyman – A Tribute to Eric Clapton. The show features Robert Monroe (keys/vocals), Darius Peterson (drums) and Laura Lopardo (backing vocals). Together, they provide a powerful performance of all aspects of Clapton’s career from Bluesbreakers to From The Cradle!

Doors open one hour before the show and cocktails will be available throughout the show. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. $48 to $62 per person.

14-28

Fredericksburg Turkey Trot 2020 Run Benefitting MOM Center Pregnancy Resource Center

5K, 10K and 1 mile run/walk. All runs will be virtual. Register and see details at athleteguild.com (search Fredericksburg Turkey Trot). Includes T-shirt, and a chance to win 4 nights at Dove Nest B&B and $500 cash Visa Card. Swag will be mailed after the race. 830.456.8840. momcenter14@gmail.com

Holiday Bazaar at Texas Heritage Vineyard

Come do your holiday shopping while sipping wine! Vendors will be onsite offering their handmade and boutique items perfect for gift giving.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

20 Fredericksburg Dance Company presents The Nutcracker

Enjoy an evening of enchanting fun and dance. Perfect for audiences of all ages! 7:30 p.m. on Friday. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. 2 p.m. on Sunday. $29 adults. $12 age 17 and under.

20-22

Fredericksburg Trade Days

Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $5 parking fee good all weekend. Shop with over 400 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food and so much more. Relax in the Biergarten while listening to live music.

21 Art and Vino Painting Class at The Yellow Door Studio - "Tall Cotton"

Are you looking for an easy way to explore your creative side and have a fun night out with friends? Art and Vino is the answer! The fun part is you can bring and enjoy your favorite bottle of wine or beverage during the class. Come alone or invite your friends. Paint, canvas, and brushes are provided, as is experienced local artists and teachers who can lead you step by step through the process of recreating the featured artwork. At the end of the evening, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation and a new-found talent you’ll want to explore. The featured artwork on November 21 is "Tall Cotton" and will be available for viewing online. Reserve your spot online. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. $45 per person.

21 Beatles vs. Stones Tribute Show at Rockbox Theater

"Beatles vs Stones", a musical showdown! The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history - which band is the greatest? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, mash-up duel featuring internationally renowned tribute bands, Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show.

Cocktails will be available throughout the show. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. $48 to $62 per person.

21 Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner

The Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner is back for its 14th year at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be served until 8:30 p.m.

Once again we will have fantastic food, drinks, an exciting live auction, amazing raffle prizes, and fun games, but due to precautions we will be eliminating the Silent Auction and Expo for this year. Ticket prices remain at $25, and children 10 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online at https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=597

For more information, follow us on Facebook or call Shawn Lehne at 512-567-4682 or Charlie Wilson at 830-990-4917. You can also email us at GCWildGameDinner@gmail.com.

"Little Pioneers" Homestead Adventures at the Pioneer Museum Social Hall and Sanctuary

The Gillespie County Historical Society and the Pioneer Museum present "Little Pioneers", activities that take place every third Saturday in September, October and November and teach children pioneer ways. Parents bring children age 10 and under to enjoy a different hands-on craft each week. The craft will be based on a book related to pioneer life in Gillespie County. Previous sessions have been about bluebonnet planting, weaving, bead making, farm and exotic animal petting zoos, bread and butter making and more. Parents learn along with their children! Please note that this is not a "come and go" event. 10 a.m. $3 per participating child. Accompanying adult is free.

27 The Peddler Show at The Gillespie County Fairgrounds

Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $10 from 11:00 a.m. - noon (sneak peek hour) $7 at the door.

27-29

Fredericksburg Trade Days Holiday Encore

Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $5 parking fee good all weekend. Shop twice in November with over 400 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food and so much more. Relax in the Biergarten while listening to live music.

December

4 Light The Night Christmas Parade CANCELLED

It is with sadness and regret that the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce announces the CANCELLATION of the 2020 Light The Night Christmas Parade.

Our staff and team of volunteers have spent considerable time and energy over the last 30 days researching the viability of a modified plan to move the event to Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, with the goal of creating a controlled environment with appropriate social distancing. And, we thank the City of Fredericksburg for allowing us the opportunity and providing the support needed to evaluate this option.

The space needed to stage both entries and viewers within the park dramatically shortens the route and drastically limits capacity. We are also concerned with the traffic management issues and ill-will that could be created by guests who are unaware of the need to make advance reservations. We know our community is proud of this signature event, so it must be presented with the utmost quality.

You may ask, why not produce the parade in its usual Main Street format? We would love to roll our beloved parade in this fashion, but we know creating a dense crowd of 15,000 people is not the best thing for our members and our community at this time. We are proud to have helped lead our business community amidst the pandemic and will not jeopardize the sacrifices they have made to reopen.

We are incredibly grateful for the decades of volunteers, parade entrants, sponsors and viewers and promise this beautiful spectacle of light, community and Christmas spirit will return in 2021 when the time is right.