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4 BanderaCelebrate Bandera

6 Johnson CityUncovering Treasure in the Hill Country

Antiquing CalendarCheck here for events to help in your antique search.

7 Antiquing in the Hill CountryAntique Shop Directory

8 Spring BranchShade Tree, Phantom Motorcycle Clubto Host Army Fisher House Fundraiser

9 On the MenuRestaurant Directory

10FredericksburgWildseed Farms HostsGourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival

11 Hill Country Events CalendarAugust-September Events

17 Hill Country MapFind Hill Country towns with our handy map.

18 Johnson CityIts Rodeo Time in Johnson City

Johnson CityPecan Street Brewing Opens inOld Blanco Hardware & Supply Building

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Lone Star Travel Guide to the Texas Hill CountryBy Richard ZeladeThis new edition features five tours of the Hill Country that capture the

ssence of its flavor and charm. Take a ride on the Fredericksburg & Northern

Railroad, follow the historic Mormon trails from Travis Peak Community to

Medina Lake, visit Enchanted Rock, and much more. Book description


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September 1- Celebrate Bandera

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the Hill Country?

heck out our directory to where to go to findntiques, and see what antique shows and

market days are coming up at these events.

BANDERAAugust 6; September 3; October 1; November 5Bandera Market Days

n the courthouse lawn, 500 Main Street.ponsored by Bandera Business Association.pen to individual artists and craftsmen

presenting original works and to farmerselling produce. 830-796-4447. banderabusinesassociation.com

BURNETAugust 12Huge Garage Sale at Our Mother of Sorrows

atholic Church

am-3pm. Religious Education Building.07 Buchanan Dr. Antiques, sporting goods,urniture, lawn equipment, appliances,

kitchenware, dishes, TVs, DVD Players, Gamesnd more. Come shop with us.

BOERNEAugust 13-14; September 10-11; October 8-9;

ovember 12-13; December 10-11Boerne Market Days

econd weekend of every month. Gazebo inhe Main Square. Take beautiful small-townurroundings, dozens of vendors from all over

Texas, arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles,unusual items and great food, and you haveMarket Days! David, 830-249-5530 or 210-844-

193. boernemarketdays.com

ASTROVILLEAugust 13; September 10; October 8;

ovember 12; December 10Market Trail Days

am-4pm. Houston Square, across from 610Madrid St. Check out local craftsmen and their

ares at the Market Trail Days held the secondaturday of each month during March through

December. Vendors from the area set up inbeautiful Houston Square across from St. Louis

atholic Church. 830-741-2313. castroville.com

COMFORTAugust 20; September 17; October 15;

ovember 19omfort Trade Daysam-5pm. 52303 IH-10 (Exit 524). Old-

Fashioned Open-Air Market. 3rd Saturday ofach month Apr-Dec. Great food, shoppingnd fresh country air. Open rain or shine. 830-46-6402. comforttradedays.com

By Heather Wagner

Treasure in the Hill Country? Absolutely! And

it can be found in downtown Johnson City at

Treasure Box Antiques & More!

Owned and operated by local entrepreneur

Karl Leon, Treasure Box Antiques boasts an ar-

ray of items that is sure to please everyone!

Carrying items from area vendors, antiques,

crafts, furniture and more, Treasure Box also

will be your source for DVD rentals.

They will also be the only Verizon Wireless

dealer in the Johnson City-Fredericksburg-

Blanco area.

Coming soon will be snacks that taste great,

but are better for you! As Karl says, Sinfully

good food with a healthy twist! Some of the

great items they will carry will be Wildflower

Popcorn, Pretzel Pizza, Baked (Not Fried!) Fun-

nel Cakes, Slushies, Shaved Ice, Apple Cider,

and much more!

If you are a vendor and would like to get

your wares into this bustling shop, call Karl at

830-868-3233.

Uncovering Treasure

in the Hill CountryTreasure Box Antiques & More

Treasure Box Antique Mall301 N. Nugent Ave., Johnson City

30-868-3233

Above: Slushies, shaved ice, and more will be

served. Right: Treasure Box also carries antiques,in addition to DVD rentals and food.

Photos courtesy Karl Leon.

August 18-21; September 16-18; October 14-6; November 18-20; December 16-18

Fredericksburg Trade DaysUS 290 East. Got that special something inmind but dont know yet what it is until youee it? Shop with over 350 vendors and 6

barns in 1 location every third weekend of themonth. Acres of antiques, collectables andmuch more. Hours are Friday and Saturday

am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. Trade Daysffers visitors the opportunity to peruse theisplays, enjoy live music or a snack from then-site Biergarten. $3 parking fee is good all

three days. 830-990-4900. Vendor info, 210-46-4094, fredericksburgtradedays.com

RUENEAugust 20-21; September 17-18;October 15-16; October 15-16;

ovember 18-19; December 3-4

ld Gruene Market Days10am-5pm. The Gruene Market Days exclusiveppeal is that all products sold are made by

the vendors themselves. Gruene Market Daysre held on the third full weekend of each

month, February through November, and thefirst weekend of December. 830-832-1721.

[email protected]. gruenemarketdays.om

JUNCTIONAugust 13Martin Memorial Open Antique Car ShowKimble County Courthouse Square. Alsofeatures an arts and crafts show and fleamarket. 325-446-3190. junctiontexas.net

KERRVILLEAugust 27; September 24; October 22Kerr County Market Days

am-4pm (June through September, 9am-pm). Fourth Saturday of every month,xcept in December when a special Christmas

Market is held on the third Saturday. Kerrounty Courthouse Square (700 Main Street).

Join growers, artists, craftspeople, and foodproducers who operate a pet-friendly, child-friendly open air market on the grounds ofthe beautiful Kerr County Courthouse Square.

30-792-4655. kerrmarketdays.org

SAN SABAAugust 6; September 3; October 1; November 5;

ecember 3Pecan Capital Trade Day

am-2pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 SouthWater St. The Pecan Capital Trade Day,ponsored by the City of San Saba, takes

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Fredericksburg

Red Baron

Antique Mall30+ antique dealers in8,000 square feet. Furniture,glassware, chandeliers,nautical oil lamps & parts,primitives, toys, architectural,western, and more. Open 7days a week.502 W. Main830-990-2329

Dripping Springs

Rubys

EmporiumAntiques in DowntownDripping Springs.Wed. - Fri. 10 am - 6 pm.Sat. 11 am - 3 pm222 W. Hwy. 290512-858-4220rubysantiques.com

Johnson City

Pieces of the PastSpecializing in ArchitectualAntiques, Salvaged Doors,Authentic Mexican Doors,Vintage Reclaimed Lumber,& more. Open Fri., Sat. & Sunor by appt. during the week.104 US 281 S @US 290 W512-784-8246pieces-of-the-past.com

Johnson City

Treasure BoxAntiques & MoreWhere Old meets New

and East meets West.Antiques, resale, crafts,DVD rentals, VerizonWireless store. Vendorswith unique items withmore room to fill. Hours:Wed.-Sun. 10am-8pm.103 N. Nugent Ave.830-868-3233

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Hondo

Anns AtticAnns Attic is a family ownedbusiness featuring 6,000 sq ft ofOoos and Ahhs. From Antiques,collectables and memorabiliato Beads, Findings and Custom

made Jewelry. You never knowwhat youll find...everytime. OpenTue Sats, 10 5, Sat & Sun byAppointment.1713 Ave M.830-426-8255www.hondocitylimits.info/annsattic.html

Texas provide a shopping experience filledwith antiques and collectibles, furniture, homedecor, arts and craft s, jewelry, tools, produce,and much more. Make plans to visit historicSan Saba and enjoy an old-fashioned tradeday the hill country way! 325-372-8291.

sansabatexas.com/tradeday.htm

UVALDEAugust 27; September 24; October 22;November 26; December 10Uvalde Market Days9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St.Become a part of what is destined to be oneof the largest and unique open air markets insouthwest Texas. A rich oasis surrounded byall the adventures of the Texas River Country.The tree shaded park along the banks of thequiet Leona River provides the perfect settingfor an afternoon of shopping, music, and greatfood. Vendors provide an incredible varietyof arts and crafts, plants, wearables, jewelry,collectibles, antiques, and much much more!Bring the family, sit back, and enjoy the areasfavorite musical talent, eats, and bargains. Free.David Querbach, 210-844-8193, 830-249-5530,[email protected]. marketdaysmgmt.com/Uvalde.html

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Fredericksburg

The fifth-annual Gourmet Chili Pepper &alsa Festival hosted by Wildseed Farms ischeduled for September 16th and 17th,011. Formerly held in the month of July, the

Fest was changed to September to facilitate alittle bit cooler Texas temperatures! The same

reat hot features will highlight the two-dayvent: hot peppers, hot salsa vendors, a hot air

balloon glow, gourmet chef demonstrationsf hot and spicy recipes, and hot live bands

performing on stage each evening.Friday night will feature The Scott Taylor

Band, with a smooth Texas country and west-rn sound and plenty of danceable music. Aew yards away as evening falls in the Balloonarden, a number of the Central Texas Balloon-

ing Association members will be inflating theirhot air balloons and glowing for Fest guests

a fabulous spectacle in the night sky. Guests

Wildseed Farms HostsGourmet Chili Pepper& Salsa Festival

an join the crews on the field for fantasticphoto opportunities and the chance to ask

uestions of the pilots.Saturday evening, back by popular demand,

Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes will entertainnstage with their captivating hits from the0s and 70s. Be prepared to dance the nightway! This band can rock!One or two-day passes are available for the

vent, which will also feature multiple vendor

booths with every kind of spicy food imagin-ble, chefs sharing hot pepper delicacies they

prepare onstage and recipes for the guests,nd all the shopping and wine tasting and fun

that Wildseed Farms has to offer every day ofthe week. Admission is charged for the festivalitself. Call 1-800-848-0078 or visit www.wild-eedfarms.com for more information!


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events calendarBANDERASaturdaysFlying L Cowboy Chuck WagonDinner & Show5am-8pm. Flying L Guest Ranch. Family fun& entertainment featuring Duke Davis &Buckshot. Bar-B-Q chuck wagon dinner, wagonrides, roping lessons, and cowboy stage show.

25. 800-292-5134. flyingl.com

SaturdaysCowboys on Main1pm-4pm. Western display in front of BanderaCounty Courthouse, 500 Main Street, andstrolling musicians on Banderas Main Street.Sponsored by the Frontier Times MuseumsLiving History Project. No admission.banderacowboycapital.com

Fridays during April 29-August 26;November 25Rodeo at Twin Elm Guest Ranch8pm every Fri. 810 FM 470. Verify schedulewith ranch. 830-796-3628. twinelmranch.net

August 26; September 23; October 28

4th Friday Jam Night6:30pm. Silver Sage Corral, 803 B uck Creek Dr.Come to jam, dance, or just listen to the music!Bring a dish for the pot l uck and help yourselfto a plate. 830-796-4969. silversagecorral.org

September 1-4Celebrate BanderaDays of family fun sponsored by the BanderaCommunity Foundation each Labor Dayweekend. With tons of family-themedactivities, vendors and entertainment,including a bull riding and Wild West Show,this celebration brings more than a thousand

people to Bandera every year. With arts andcrafts, traditional dances, Native Americaninterpretive area and flutes, story telling anda Mountain Man Village, the PowWow is oneof the fastest-growing features of CelebrateBandera. See website for complete schedulesand more information. celebratebandera.com

August 2; September 6; October 4; November 1;December 6Cowboy Capital Opry7pm. Grand Old Opry style entertainment atthe Silver Sage Corral Senior Activit y Center,803 Buck Creek Drive. $5.00 Adults; $12.00Family. 830-796-4969. silversagecorral.org

September 10Annual Patriots Day and Memorial Service9am-4pm. To renew our commitment tothe United States of America and the menand women who serve her-the Military, LawEnforcement, Fire Fighters, EMS, and Veteransthereof, and to remember the casualities of9-11-01. 210-508-7937.

September 10America Supports You Freedom Walk10am. Started in 2005, Pentagon employeeswished to commemorate the attack on thePentagon and honor the lives lost on 9/11,2001. 210-508-7937.

BERTRAM

September 3-4Oatmeal FestivalThe Fine Folks of Oatmeal and Bertram willhost a beauty pageant, BBQ, and street dance

on Friday and a parade, bake-off,arts andcrafts, fun run, BB Q, and Mutton Bustin onSaturday! oatmealfestival.com

BLANCO

August 11Blanco/Johnson City Joint Chamber Mixer5:30pm-7:30pm. Miller Creek RV Resort. Thisis a fantastic time to meet other businessowners/managers, network, and socialize.Door prizes. 830-833-5101, 830-868-7684blancochamber.com, johnsoncity-texas.com

August 20; September 17; October 15;ovember 19; December 10

Blanco Market Daysam-4pm. Old Blanco County Courthousequare, 310 Main St. Market Day is held therd Saturday of the month March through

November with a special Christmas MarketDay in December. Free. 830-833-2211,

[email protected]. historicblanco.org

BOERNE

Saturdays, ending November 13, 2011

Boerne Farmers Marketam-1pm. Veterans Plaza, 102 City Park Rd. Aariety of seasonal fruits and veggies, canned

items, jellies, pickles, local olive & olive oil soap,ranola, fresh baked breads, grass fed beef,

pastered chickens, local honey, nuts, farm freshggs, flowers, herbs & plants. 830-249-9511.

August 3oung Musicians Showcase at Tin Roof

7pm-10pm. Tin Roof Steakhouse. 470 S. Main.30-816-5011

August 5Live Music at Tin Roof

pm-12pm. Tin Roof Steakhouse. 470 S. Main.30-816-5011. tinroofsteakhouse.com

August 6Hot Rod Nights at Soda Pops!7pm-11pm. 103 N. Main Street. Music on thePatio! Featuring The Vinyl 45s!!! Juicy Burgersin your Tummy! Beer or Wine on your Lips! 830-

31-8799. sodapopsboerne.com

August 13; September 10; October 8;

ovember 12; December 10nd Saturday Art & Wine

4pm-8pm. Look for banners to find variousallery locations for Second Saturday ArtWine. View map on website. Best Kept

ecret East of Santa Fe. Hop on the FreeTrolley, stroll or drive to a collection of eclecticfine art galleries for free wine tasting, hors

oeuvres, and specials. Free. 830-249-1500.econdsaturdayartandwine.com

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CONCAN

August 6Owen Temple Frio River Music FestLive Music. House Pasture Cattle Company.830-232-6580 or ww w.housepasture.com.

COPPERAS COVE

Mondays, Saturdaysduring May 21-November 30Cove Farmers Market

Mon., 3pm-6pm. Sat., 10am-2pm. VFW 1506parking lot, 1506 Veterans Ave.

August 6Copperas Cove Opry7pm-10pm. Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206W. Avenue B. Tickets $7 per person 12 yearsand older. 254-547-2364.

August 20Cove Classic Bike Race8am-9am. First Baptist Church. 254-547-7571.copperascove.com

DRIFTWOOD

September 10Dripping with Taste Wine and Food Festival11am-7pm. Creekside Pavilion, 18315 FM1826. Take advantage of a unique opportunityto sample local flavor as Texas wineries andHill Country food vendors. 512-858-4740.drippingwithtaste.org

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Saturdays during May 7-October 29Dripping Springs Farmers Market9am-12pm. Intersection of US Hwy. 290 at RR12. Triangle (Veterans Memorial Park). Freeparking. dsfarmersmarket.yolasite.com

August 6College Students Garage Sale8am-3pm. Church of the Springs, 230 SportsPark Dr.College students from our area willbe hosting a Back to College Garage Sale.Students are invited to participate and allproceeds go directly to you! 512-820-8678,[email protected].

Team Roping Saddle SeriesHarrison Ranch Park. 29401 RR 12.Fridaynights. Final winners will compete at the

Wild West Fest on Oct. 22. 512-423-1877 [email protected].

FREDERICKSBURG

Thursdays during May 5-August 25Fredericksburg Farmers Market4pm-7pm. Kinderall, W. Austin and N. Crockett.Dont miss it. You can find us every Thursdaythrough August 25. fbgfarmersmarket.com

August 5Tiny Treasures Art Show10am-4pm. Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308 E.Austin Street. 10 inch by 10 inch and smaller.830-997-4949. fredericksburgartguild.org

August 5; September 2; October 7; November 4;December 2First Friday Art Walk FredericksburgA tradition with galleries open until 8pm.Participating galleries: Artisans at Rocky Hill,Charles Beckendorf Galler y, FredericksburgArt Gallery, The Good Art Co., Rodeo Studio

Gallery, Uptown Market, Whistle Pik Galleries,Fredericksburg Art Guild and InSight Gallery.firstfriday-fbg.blogspot.com

August 6Family Fun Day at the Museum10:30 AM . Pacific War Museum. 328 E MainSt.. Free. [email protected], 830-

- x .

August 13Rambling Rose

Noon. Becker Vineyards and Lavender Farm.As the summer winds down and fall is on thehorizon, its the perfect time to relax and enjoyit all with an afternoon at Becker Vineyardsfor Rambling Ros. Three sessions are offered:12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 25 perperson. 830-644-2681. beckervineyards.com.

August 20Annual Red & Black Golf Classic11:30am. Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course.341 Golfers Loop. Social , Raffl e, & AwardsCeremony Following Play. Soft Spikes Only.

100 per person, Includes: Registration, Lunch,After Play Social & Awards Party, & Goodie Bag.830-669-2037.

August 20Trail Building Project Day9am-4pm. Enchanted Rock, 16710 Ranch Road965. 830-685-3636.

August 25-28Gillespie County FairGillespie County Fairgrounds, 2000 EastHighway St. Join us for a weekend of TexasHill Country and Gillespie County hospitality,including fun, entertainment and a few icecold beverages at the 123rd Gillespie County

Fair - the oldest, consecutive annual CountyFair in the State of Texas. Once again we willhave a great lineup of events - carnival andmidway, great fair food, livestock exhibits inthe show barn, agriculture and householdexhibits, arts and crafts booths, antique tractorshows, live pari-mutuel horse racing, anddancing under the stars to live music! Call orvisit website for ticket prices. 830-997-2359.gillespiefair.com

HALLETTSVILLE

August 20Annual S.T.E.P.S. 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run7am. Hallettsville City Park. Zumba! (with LMCHealth & Wellness Center Instructors). Kids FunRun. Raffl e Drawing. $25 for adults before raceday ($30 on race day), $10 for children in theKids Fun Run/Walk. sonkissed.org

HAMILTON

August 5-6Hamilton Barbeque Cook OffSponsored by the Band Boosters .

August 1475th Anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church

10 am. Barbeque meal after morning service.

August 27Hamilton County Dove Festival Pageant245-386-3216. hamiltontexas.com

September 3Hamilton County Dove FestivalParade @ 10am. Dance @ 9pm.

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August 5-6KerrFest Kerrville Pro RodeoFri. 8am-10:30pm, Sat. 11am-10:30pm. KerrCounty Youth Exhibition Center, Hwy. 27. 830-896-1155. [email protected].

KYLE

August 5-7The Return Youth and Young Adult

ConferenceWord of Life Church. 400 Old Post Road.Register online. $25/person. dportion.com

August 6; September 3; October 1; November 5Kyle Market Days & Farmers Market9am-2pm. Historic City Square Park. Artisans,craftsmen, and farmers. Live music.cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php

August 14Aggies of Hays County Unite!:BBQ Scholarship Fundraiser12pm-3pm. Texas Old Town. 1205 Roland Lane.Call for tickets. [email protected],512-847-9914, [email protected], 512-965-8989.

LLANO

August 5-6Hill Country Hammerfest9am- 6pm. Llano Airport, North Hwy. 16. TheLlano Chamber of Commerce is happy toannounce that our town will again play host toa group of single-engine planes who skillfullycompete at the Llano Airport. Come enjoy thishigh-flying fun! 325-247-5635.

LLANO

August 6Llano Citywide Garage Sale

am- 4pm. 200 Legion Drive. Come to sellr shop - Llano holds an annual citywidearage sale at which we have 25 vendors

providing new & used treasures all in one spot!pplication available on chamber website.25-247-5354, [email protected]

llanochamber.org

August 13; September 10Llano Country OpryLanTex Theater, 113 W. Main. August 13,

eorge Hamilton IV - Join us for this wonder fulnight of country music! Tickets $12. Sept. 10,Johnny Rodriguez - Join us for two showseaturing CMA award-winning vocalist Johnny

Rodriguez. Shows are at 2:30 & 7:30 and tickets$15. Tickets are available at the Llano Visitor

enter. 325-247-5354. hillbillyhits.com

September 10Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchFried Chicken Dinner

1am-1pm. Holy Trinity, 708 Bessemer. 325-47-4481, 325-247-5354.

MARBLE FALLS

August 5; September 2; October 7; November 4;ecember 2

Marble Falls Livepm. Every first Friday at Uptown Marble

Theater. Variety and music show featuringpecial guests. In the mold of Leno, Letterman,

Parr and the great talk shows. Hosted by EddieMarsh with Musical Director Donnie Price.$10 in advance; $12 at door. 830-693-9996.uptownmarble.com

August 6Marshall Ford Swing Band

pm - 10pm. Uptown Marble Theater. 830-693-996. uptownmarble.com

August 12-14Marble Falls LakeFestJohnson Park, 307 Buena Vista Drive. TheMarble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commercetransforms Lake Marble Falls into a liquid

uarter-mile racetrack and the banks of thelake into a wild three-day boat race party.

Visit the website for ticket prices and eventchedule. Get ready for a fun weekend asracers from all over the U.S. arrive to race

n the Liquid Quarter Mile on Lake MarbleFalls. Friday racers will test out their boatsto get ready for qualifying on Saturday.Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. inJohnson Park, where all the boats are pitted,will be Show N Shine. You can visit with theracers and their crew. Purchase shirts fromyour favorite racer and get their autograph

nd maybe sit in their boat. Beginning atam Saturday morning all the boats will be

racing to qualify. Beginning at 8am Sundaywill be eliminations and finals. Some of theboats will be able to go over 200 mph in a

uarter mile. Bring your blankets, lawn chairsnd sun screen for a fun weekend. Tickets

may be purchased at the gate or by callingthe Chamber of Commerce at 800-759-

178. 830-693-2815, [email protected]

MASON

August 17; September 21; October 19;ovember 16

Texas Songwriters in the Roundpm-9pm. Sandstone Cellars. Started in Art

Texas 1999. Our poetry slam will continue

HILL COUNTRY

August 5-7; August 12-14Harvest Wine TrailIncludes 22 wineries in the Texas Hill Country.Enjoy a wealth of opportunities to immerseyourself in the experience and lifestyleof harvest. 512-914-5561, 866-621-9463.texaswinetrail.com

JOHNSON CITY

August 18-20Annual Blanco County Fair and Rodeo andBig CarnivalBlanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City.830-868-7053. bcfra.org

August 20-22; August 27-28Texas Hills Vineyards Grape Stomptexashillsvineyard.com

JUNCTION

August 12-13Summer Classic RodeoHill Country Fairgrounds, FM 2169. Enjoy aRanch Rodeo, Parade, and Dancing Underthe Stars Friday and Saturday nights.Admission $10 to rodeos and [email protected], 325-446-2537.junctiontexas.net

September 5Kimble Kounty Kow Kick10am-4pm. Junction City Park. Enjoy food,rides, arts & crafts vendors, Little Miss & LittleMr. Kimble County Contest for 4 year olds, anda Fiddlers Contest brought by United FiddlersAssociation. Free admission. 325-446-3190.junctiontexas.net


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g g g gthere in Mason. TSR and Enchanted Rock Band(http). 512-217-4596. sandstonecellarswinery.com

August 20Fall Classic Puncher Club Fundraiser18 hole A, B, C, D Scramble, Sign in by 12:00,1:00 shot gun start. Entry fee is 50 per person

50/person, includes 1 mulligan/person.

September 3

Mason County Apple Festival10am-4pm. Courthouse lawn. A celebration ofeverything apples. Features foods made fromapples, arts and crafts, games, contests anddemonstrations with a theme of EverythingApples. Music all day long. Family event wi tha focus on children. Proceeds benefit MasonCounty schools. 325-347-1808. [email protected]. masoncountyapplefest.org

MEDINA

July 20-August 31Apple Pickin9:30am-3:30pm, everyday except Sun. Love

Creek Orchards, 13558 Highway 16 N. ApplePickin is a Mother Nature Event. Traditionallythe apples ripen and are ready to pick by mid-July. Please call to make sure the apples areready to pick and which types are ripe. 830-589-2588. lovecreekorchards.com

August 6; September 3; October 1; November 5;December 3Farmers Market in Medina9am. Downtown Medina. 830-796-8337.

MENARD

August 6100 Year CelebrationCelebrate Menards 100th anniversary. 325-396-4706, 325-396-2365. menardchamber.com

NEW BRAUNFELS

August 2-September 30Land and Sea Art Show10am-5pm. New Braunfels Art League

Gallery, 239 W. San Antonio St. Reception,Sept. 3, 5pm-9pm. 830-629-8022.newbraunfelsartleague.com

August 5-7The Peddler ShowFriday, 3pm-8pm. Saturday, 9am-6pm. Sunday,11am-4pm. New Braunfels Convention Center,375 S. Castell. $5 per person, $3 for seniors,children 12 and under free. 800-775-2774.peddlershow.com

August 6-7; August 13-14Annual Grape Stomp at Dry Comal Creek10am-2pm. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, 1741

Herbelin Rd. 830-885-4076.drycomalcreek.com

August 61st Annual Gruene Lions Safari11am-6pm. Think you know New Braunfels?This exciting new event will be a city-widescavenger hunt. gruenelionsclub.org

August 6; September 3; October 1; November 5New Braunfels Farm to MarketOpen every Saturday, rain or shine, 9amto 1pm. 148 S. Castell Ave. 830-629-2223.nbfarmersmarket.com

g proovin in The Grapespm-4pm. Dry Comal Creek, 1741 Herbelin Rd.

Free. 830-885-4076. drycomalcreek.com

PIPE CREEK

ridays, ending August 26, 2011BR Lightning Ranch Rodeo

pm. BR Lightning Ranch. Hwy. 1283 just offHwy. 16 South will host its summer rodeoeries. Featuring the Worlds Only High Divingqua Mules, this is a show you have to see! $6;hildren under 6 f ree. 830-535-4096.

SAN SABA

August 4-6Elm Grove Youth RodeoElm Grove Youth Rodeo, Elm Grove, Texas.Burgers Thursday, Friday and BBQ and burgers

n Saturday.

STONEWALL

August 27LBJs Birthday Celebration

am-4pm. The Sauer-Beckmann Living HistoryFarm. 830-644-2252. tpwd.state.tx.us

August 27103rd Anniversary of LBJs Birth

reath Laying Ceremony0am. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical

Park. 830-868-7128 ext. 231, [email protected]. nps.gov/lyjo

TWIN SISTERS

August 6; September 3; October 1; November 5;ecember 3; December 31

Twin Sisters Dance Hallpm-1am. 6720 Hwy 281. Sept. 3: Hilltown.ct. 1: Bimbo & Borderline. Nov. 5:

Thompson Lee & Company (formally TheRanger Band). Dec. 3: Buckshot. Dec. 31:New Years Eve - Marty White and Blue Clear

ky - $10 admission. $6. 830-833-5773.twinsistersdancehall.com

UVALDE

August 6Bark in the Park & Brian Faglie Memorial Walk

am-1pm. Uvalde Mem. Park. 830-275-1744 .

WIMBERLEY

ridays, Saturdays, Sundaysuring July 29-August 21

The Wimberley Players Present Hay FeverWimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Rd.Buy tickets online or call 512-847-0575.

wimberleyplayers.orgAugust 1-6Shakespeare Under the Stars, Twelfth Night

:15pm-10pm. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens.1101 FM 2325. $15/adults, $10/students 512-

47-6969. emilyann.org

August 6; September 3; October 1; November 5;ecember 3

Wimberley Lions Market Days7pm-4pm. 601 FM 2325. First Saturday of themonth from March through December. Free

dmission. shopmarketdays.com

Event details (fees, etc.) are subject to change.

Please confirm in advance by contacting the event

coordinator or the local Chamber of Commerce.


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By Belinda NagyJohnson City Chamber of Commerce

Grab your boots and hat and head out toJohnson City - it s Rodeo time! If youre lookingfor a great weekend full of fun, rodeo weekendis it! The rodeo begins on Thursday, August18th at the Blanco County Fairgrounds on

- Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Parkwill honor the 103rd anniversary of formerPresident Johnson with a 10 a.m. ceremony at

the LBJ Ranch. Military representatives fromRandolph Air Force Base in San Antonio willassist in laying the wreath. Then, head on overto the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farmwhere you can attend an old-fashioned stylebirthday party to honor the 36th President ofthe United States. Throughout the day, enjoythings such as marbles, tops, jacks, and stickhorse races. It will also be a day to step backin time and see what life was like when thepresident was growing up with no electricityor running water. Costumed interpreters willbe on site to visit with you about the lifestyleat the time of the presidents birth, 101 yearsago. Refreshments will be served. Call 830-644-2252 for details.

Becker Vineyards 15th Annual Grape Stomp--Let the stomping begin! This event takes placeon Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August28th. Bring the family and partake in the artof grape stomping! The barrels will be full ofgrapes and some people may want to stomptheir footprints on the backs of their shirts.There will also be concessions and live music.This event is free. See Becker Vineyards websitefor details.

Texas Hills Vineyard Annual Grape Stomp-

Stomp to your hear ts content! You have achoice of 2 weekends: August 20th & 21st andAugust 27th & 28th. No ticket required, comeout and get your stomp on!

Johnson City is located in the heartland ofthe Texas Hill Country, 48 miles west of Austin,60 miles north of San Antonio, and 30 mileseast of Fredericksburg. Johnson City providesthe perfect getaway where you can visit histor-

ic areas, enjoy our art galleries, visit our localvineyards, or shop in one of our many storesand boutiques. Better yet... extend your visitto a week and use Johnson City as your hub tothe other nearby areas in the Hill Country.

Looking for somewhere to stay while yourehere? No problem - we have numerous hotels,

Park, which includes LBJs boyhood home andhe Johnson Settlement. Guided tours are pro-ided at the boyhood home at no cost. Nearby,

in Stonewall, you can also visit the Westernhite House, the home of LBJ and Ladybird,here several rooms are now available to tour.You can also explore our State Parks, includ-

ome great artists.Located in Johnson City is the Texas Hills

Vineyard, providing a tasting room to sampletheir award winning wines, a gift shop, an

vent facility, and a delightful setting in theHill Country just a few miles from town. A tast-ing room is also located at the Taste Wine + Art

ITS RODEO TIME

IN JOHNSON CITY

Welcome to your Third Place: a place whereyou can gather, connect, get loose, and relaxin a casual atmosphere, just like they did in theold days. Pecan Street Brewing is located inthe old Blanco County Supply building, whichwas established in the early 1950s. It was theold hardware and supply store and a gatheringplace where folks would get together, drinkcoffee, and swap stories about the goings-onabout town. In earlier days, this was the spotwhere mohair was traded, bought and sold.Now the gathering continues...

Pecan Street Brewing is the vision of Tim& Patty Elliott, who purchased the buildingand gave the Johnson City Icon new life. The

Elliotts, residents of Johnson City, already ownand operate a successful export business. Withtheir roots planted firmly in our community,they jumped on the opportunity to purchasethe old hardware store and spent the neces-sary time to remodel the unique buildi nginto something that would again serve thecommunity with a gathering place in mind, a sit was in the past. Once the remodel was com-

plete, the rest of the work began, from equip-ment to recipes, to hiring, to menus, and of

ourse, brewing their fabulous beer! Son, Sean,is brewing 7 barrel batches of mainly ales, but

ill also brew lagers and a variety of othertyles, as well as some lighter, easy drinking

beers for those who prefer them. Presently, thePecan Street beers on t ap are County Jail Pale

le and Catcher in the Wheat. Coming soonre a brown ale and a B elgian Wit.Youll find your Third Place to be much

more than your average brew pub. Youllnd not only the finest hand-crafted beersvailable in the area, but a music and enter-ainment venue, a beer garden, ever-chang-

ing events such as the Bizarre Bazaar duringHalloween, and market events which includeome of the finest artisans in the area, makinghe Pecan Street Brewing an occasional shop-

ping destination as well.Along with a serving of their handcrafted

beer or fabulous selection of wines from ourlocal vineyards, starting with Texas Hills andBecker, there are many delicious dining op-

Pecan Street Brewing Opens in

Old Blanco Hardware & Supply Building

Johnson City

tions. Chef John Yachimski is showcasing histalents via pizzas baked in an authentic brick

ven to several burger choices including lambburger, fries, salads, and desserts - you are sureto leave with a satisfied palate.

Just want to shoot the breeze? No problemjust come on in, make yourself at home, and

indulge in a game of chess or dominos, be-ause this is your Third Place, a place for you

to go other than home or work, to gather withfriends or make new ones.

Pecan Street Brewing is located on southide of the square across from the Blancoounty Courthouse, at 106 E Pecan, in Johnsonity. Hours are presently 4-9 on Wed/Thur/Sun

nd 4-10 on Fri/Sat. But, hours will be expand-d as staff is trained, so call 830 868 2500 if youhave any questions. This is a destination notto be missed, with a crew of employees whose

oal it is to exceed your expectations. So, stopby... hang your hat, and commence to makingyourself at home in your Third Place, Pecan

treet Brewing!


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