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Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Oktoberfest Celebrates 30 Years of Texas Gemütlichkeit
Oompah at it's best, the aroma of sizzling bratwurst, and the cries of Prosit! once again herald the arrival of Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas, October 1, 2 & 3, 2010. For three full days, the whole world is invited to sing, toast and dance at one of Fredericksburg's favorite festivals, celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year!
· Kicking off our anniversary celebration will be a mini parade and opening ceremony featuring a Tuba Jam on Friday starting at 5:30 PM.
· Saturday morning, be sure to join us for our Chicken Dance Block Party. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM, complete details found on website.
· Domino tournament and sing-a-longs on Sunday.
All weekend
· Three covered stages hosting continuous entertainment with some German favorites -- oompah, polka, and waltzing, with exhibitions, contests, and plenty of opportunities for dancing - including the irresistible "Chicken Dance!"
· Over 45 juried artisans from across the state fill two big tents, offering their best arts and collectibles.
· Main Street Art Tent features a select group of Hill Country artists who will be selling their fine art.
· Lots of German foods, plus sizzling fajitas, ice cream, strudel, burgers and fries and much more.
· Adventurous tasters can sample over 30 varieties of German, American, Texan and other imported beer.
· Super kids area where they can play to their heart's content on the Bungee Jump, Jumping Castle, and other fun games and activities right on the grounds.
Call 830-997-4810, or www.oktoberfestinfbg.com.
More to come: Mesquite Art Festival, Lone Star Gourd Festival, and Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest all in October.
TEXAS MESQUITE ART FESTIVAL - 18th Annual. Fredericksburg, October 8, 9 & 10, 2010 - Over 60 talented mesquite wood artisans come to Fredericksburg to showcase their handcrafted mesquite products. Featuring the world's largest selection of original mesquite art, sculpture, furniture, turnings, architectural accents, gift items, ornaments and more! For times and more information visit www.texasmesquiteassn.org or call 830-997-8515. Hours Friday noon - 6PM, Saturday 10AM - 6PM and Sunday 10AM - 3PM. Free admission.
LONE STAR GOURD FESTIVAL - October 15, 16, and 17, 2010 · Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Fredericksburg, Texas. You won't believe your eyes! Come see what can be created from a gourd - jewelry, sculpture, decorative art, vessels, functional objects and more! Nationwide gourd art competition, gourd supply vendors, world class gourd art, classes with guest artist/teachers, kid's gourd craft area, door prizes and raffles, and more. Friday & Saturday 9AM - 5 PM, Sunday 10AM - 4 PM. Admission $5, free parking. For more information and class details visit www.texasgourdsociety.org
FREDERICKSBURG FOOD AND WINE FEST - 20th Anniversary - October 23, 2010! A celebration of Texas wine and food. 22 Texas wineries and over 40 Texas-made specialty participants are anticipated. Texas gourmet chefs demonstrating culinary talents at the Grape Expectations Cooking School, Gargantuan Great Grape Toss, wonderful auction, art, lively entertainment.
Admission $20 per person, under 21 $5, noon til 7PM.
Plus two special events: Friday Celebration of Texas Food & Wine and Saturday Patron Brunch on Marktplatz, both showcasing fabulous foods paired with award winning Texas wines; these special events are limited seating, advance ticket sales only. Visit the website for details www.fbgfoodandwinefest.com or call 830-997-8515.
For more information, please visit www.tex-fest.com!
Lettice and Lovage, by Peter Shaffer, opens The Point's fall indoor theatre season Friday, Sept. 24. Tickets are now on sale for the comedy directed by Nancy Reagan. The show runs through Oct. 16 with performances Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Lettice Duffet (Maggie Meek) is a tour guide at one of London's historic homes. To liven up her tours, she embellishes the stories about the home and is subsequently caught by the guardian of the National Trust, Lotte Schoen (Louise Leahy). Lotte fires Lettice and later the two become fast friends as they enact famous historical trials and executions.
The cast includes Barbara French, Graydon Vaught, Kevin Jones, Shanthi Cleckler, Russell French, Gay Hibdon, and Jaydea Houser.
For reservations, call 830-367-5121. For more information, see www.hcaf.com.
Thank you to all who made this year, (our 17th year in this business)
special. We have enjoyed meeting each and everyone, and seeing you fall in
love with The Back Forty of Fredericksburg! To celebrate we are offering
the following for our returning guests:
Book a two day stay for two in one of our large cottages, at our regular
rate and get two free one hour massages, a $150 value. If you are not
interested in massage, I would be happy to offer a free weekday when booking
a weekday in one of our large cottages at the regular rate. The booking can
be used anytime (with the exception of holidays and spring break) in the
next six months, but must reserved before October 1.
Call or book online, mention the 'End of Summer Special', before Friday
October 1, and we will send a formal confirmation, either with or without a
date. Keep in mind that it must be used before the 1st of April, 2011.
We will look forward to seeing you again!
Patricia Collins
The Back Forty of Fredericksburg
877-997-9986
'Our Goal is to be an Oasis in Your World'
The 2010 Hill Country Tour of Homes is scheduled during the weekends of October 22-24 and October 29-31. This unique Tour allows you to experience the extra-ordinary lifestyle only available in the Hill Country. Travel through Boerne,
Visit www.HillCountryTourofHomes.com or call 830-895-5424 for more information. The Hill Country Tour of Homes is sponsored in part by Hill Country State Bank and MainStreets of Texas Mortgage.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Lemon Tree Cleaners
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Weekend Specials for 9/10/2010
Reserve any room with a two night minimum stay at the weekday rate, or Stay any two nights at regular price and stay the 3rd night free! Must be a new reservation and must be made over the phone!
Specials for the week of September 12-16, 2010
Reserve any two nights Sunday-Thursday and receive the 3rd night for $99.
Or reserve any of our 2 story suites at the 1 level room rate with a 2 night minimum stay Sunday-Thursday.
**Reservation must be made over the phone. Valid on new reservations only. Offer valid 8/29/2010-9/2/2010 Availability is on first come first serve basis**
415 E. Austin St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
830-997-1615
Please review our Policies prior to booking.
Mo & Bro, the rock n roll comedy duo of Carey Dyer and Russ Hearn, bring their always entertaining and sometimes comprehensible nonsense to the Rockbox this weekend.
You can catch Mo & Bro as they hijack the stage and join the regular cast as the Rockbox Guest Artist, Sept 10-12.
For reservations, call 1.866.349.6688 or visit www.rockboxtheater.com.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
"It's a Mosaic World" |
Artisans at Rocky Hill proudly presents
“It’s a Mosaic World” featuring the fabulously fun and colorfully created mosaic art of Suzan Germond. 35 exciting new pieces will be presented at an opening reception on Friday, September 3rd during First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Wines by Torre di Pietra and cheeses from the Amish Market will be served. Be the first to see the new creations of Suzan Germond, who will be in the gallery during the opening reception. A demonstration by Suzan will take place on Saturday, September 4th from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Suzan’s show will be on display and available for purchase through
Saturday, September 18th.
Suzan Germond, of Austin, has been represented by Artisans at Rocky Hill since the gallery opening in July of 2005. She has been wildly popular with gallery guests and her work is favored throughout the Texas Hill Country and beyond. Her use of found objects, color and fun are evident in every piece she creates. Suzan has a substantial art background to draw upon and has chosen to make mosaics that embody the transformative process; changing old, discarded, nondescript objects into works of beauty. Suzan uses a variety of materials such as iridescent glass, Italian smalti, ceramic tile, colored mirror, jewelry and found objects to create detailed, colorful and whimsical art work.
If you are itching to enjoy some time on the water one last time this summer, call Just Yakin Kayak Rentals and reserve a kayak for this holiday weekend. Our kayaks are sit on top and very easy to manage. If you are used to a canoe, I think you will never go back after getting into a kayak. Just Yakin has single and tandem kayaks so you and your family can enjoy a little adventure, a little water, and “a lotta” fun! We make your vacation a little easier by delivering and picking up the kayaks right to your door. If you just want to explore
You can check out our website or call us today to reserve.
You Rent…We Deliver!
325.665.1208
325.668.2536
Linda Scott conducts Card Making Workshop Sept. 9
and the Texas Wildflowers Quilt is now on display.
HCAF AUXILIARY HAPPENINGS
Card Making Workshop Set for Sept. 9
Linda Scott of the HCAF Auxiliary will conduct a card-making workshop on Thursday , September 9 , 9am to 12 pm in the Country Kitchen on the HCAF campus. Hand crafted cards will be made by folding and cutting special papers. Participants will make four seasonal greeting cards and should bring a pair of scissors to use. All materials will be supplied with a $10 fee. For more information , call 367-4580.
Texas Wildflowers Quilt on Display
The beautiful 2010 HCAF annual quilt, Texas Wildflowers, appliqued by the HCAF Auxiliary, will be on display at the WineShare on Sept. 3 and at all fall theatre performances. The quilt will be awarded during the Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 6, 2010. Proceeds from donations benefit HCAF programs.
For more news, fun & information from HCAF, click here.
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