Entries for the 'Places to Go & Things to Do' Category
Comfort Texas Tour of Homes – April 27, 2013
April 26th, 2013 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Comfort Heritage Foundation sponsors “Tour of Homes” from 11 am until 4 pm. Included are five lovely homes, some dating back to the late 1800s. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the Comfort Chamber of Commerce, Comfort Library, and the Comfort Heritage Foundation in the old bank building at corner of 7th & High Streets.
Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Comfort Heritage Foundation or the Comfort Library. Maps are to be picked up at the Comfort Heritage Foundation the day of the tour.
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Where to Eat in Comfort on Easter
March 29th, 2013 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Here are a few options for lunch on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013
814 A Texas Bistro Easter Brunch from 11:30am-2pm. Reservations recommended. 713 High Street 830-995-4990 www.814texasbistro.com
The Haven River Inn Easter Lunch from noon-2pm. Menu Easter Salad w/Papaya Citrus Vinaigrette, Chicken & Dumplings, Easter Eggs, Hummingbird Cake. $20 inclusive of tax & gratuity. Reservations by Friday, March 29. 830-995-3834. www.havenriverinn.com
The Terrace Grill at Riven Rock Ranch Easter Sunday Buffet from 11:30am to 3:30pm. $49.95 adults, $29.95 children under 10, 3 & under complimentary, plus beverages, tax & gratuity. Check website for menu. Reservations: 830-995-4045 390 Hermann Sons Road www.rivenrockranch.com
Welfare Café Easter Brunch from 11am-3pm. $36.95 per person. Four Courses. Limited seating. For reservations: 830-537-3700 223 Waring Welfare Road, Boerne www.welfarecafe.com
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Fredericksburg Trade Days This Weekend: Oct 19-21, 2012
October 18th, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Thinking about Christmas yet? This weekend is Fredericksburg’s Trade Days weekend.
Hours:
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
You will find over 350 vendors, 6 barns & acres of:
“Antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives,ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food and so much more.”
7 miles East of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290 across from the Wildseed Farms.
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Scarecrow Invasion Comfort, Texas October 15-31
October 18th, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Come to Comfort to experience Comfort’s annual Scarecrow Invasion.
Stay tuned for more pictures.
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Singing Water Winery This Saturday 10/20/12: A Celebration of Life
October 18th, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Come join us this weekend at Singing Water Vineyards
They will be holding a Heroe’s Hoopla celebrating the lives of everyone who has experienced cancer first hand. 10% of the day’s proceeds will be donated to the DIVA organization in San Antonio whose mission is the development of community-based programs that directly enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and survivors.
Featured food truck this day will be Skinny Cat Catering, serving food noon-5p.
Location: 316 Mill Dam Road, Comfort, Tx
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4th of July Events – Comfort, Boerne, Kerrville, Fredericksburg
June 27th, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Kerrville – Music & Fireworks – June 30th -
Music Event with Special Guest, Monte Montgomery, at Louise Hays Park. Gates open at 2:00 p.m. Tickets 21&up $25, Ages 8-20 $10
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m (on the 30th)
Comfort – Parade – July 4th
Comfort’s Annual 4th of July Parade & Celebration sponsored by Comfort Chamber of Commerce. “A Star-Spangled Celebration With Small Town Flavor.” Parade starts at 10:30 am and travels through Historic District. A truly Texas-style BBQ dinner with all the fixin’s served from 11:30 am-2:00 pm in the pavilion at the Comfort Park . Arts & Crafts Booths, Fun Games for Kids, Music….More continues in the Comfort Park from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
Boerne – Fireworks – July 4th
At the City Park Wednesday presented by the Boerne Fire Department. Festivities begin at dusk.
Fredericksburg Parade & Music – July 4th
8 AM children’s costume parade around Marktplatz for kids to 11 years old.
10 AM community parade down Main Street this year honoring Veterans of the Global War on Terror as the Grand Marshals.
A patriotic program follows the parade at Marktplatz featuring the Sentimental Journey Orchestra.
Pre-fireworks concert by the Air Force Band of the West Combo starts around 7:30 PM followed by fireworks at dark (approx. 9:30 PM) all at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park.
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FREDERICKSBURG EVENTS – MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2012
May 22nd, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
May 25 – May 27 : Downtown Marktplatz (Fredericksburg’s beautiful and historic Market Square – 100 block of West Main Street). Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
May 26 : Hangar Hotel 155 Airport Road Highway 16 South. Fredericksburg.
Live Music: USO Style Hangar Dance. 7:00 PM TO 11:00 PM.
May 27 : Torre di Pietra, 10915 East Hwy 290. Fredericksburg. 1pm – 5pm.
Live Music: Almost Patsy Cline Band
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2012 KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL – MAY 24 – JUNE 10
May 22nd, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Quiet Valley Ranch will be all but quiet beginning May 24th and will feature numerous Folk, Blues & Texas Roots artists. Click Here for festival schedule.
This is the 39th year of the Folk Festival and it’s a real interesting mix of people that show up. You won’t want to miss it!
Quiet Valley Ranch is 9 miles South of Kerrville on Texas Hwy 16. Tickets range from $20 to $40 p/day. Camping is also available. Go towww.KerrvilleFolkFestival.com for more information.
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FUN THINGS TO DO – MEMORIAL WEEKEND – HILL COUNTRY – ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
May 22nd, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
The Texas Arts and Crafts Fair is this weekend beginning Friday, May 25 at 6:00 p.m. This year the theme for the Fair is “Arts and Education”. The coordinators of the Fair have decided to go back to its roots and provide not only arts and crafts but demonstrations from many of the artists. They have also downsized the location of the artists and will only have them in the tents on the lower and upper levels of the River Star Events Center. There will be no artistists in the building. Here is the schedule for this year:
Friday, May 25, 2012
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
River Star Event Center Pavillion and tents
All artistists will be open to the public, music, and concession areas (there is not a Wine & Beer Tasting event as in the past)
Saturday, May 26, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
River Star Event Center grounds
All artists will be open to the public, music, and concessions (shuttle service is available from the parking areas to the main gate)
Sunday, May 26, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
River Star Event Center grounds
All artists will be open to the public, music and concessions (shuttle service is available from the parking areas to the main gate)
Parking assistance will be available for a donation by the Boy Scouts and all donations remain with the scouts. Shuttle service tips are accepted and will go to the Texas Arts and Crafts Scholarship Fund.
Also, don’t forget to check out the 9th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Arts & Craft, on May 27th
10:00am – 6:00pm. An exhibition of 20 of the finest professional artists & crafts people from all over Texas. Y.O. Ranch Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker. 214-497-7179
The Y.O. Ranch Hotel lobby also welcomes you with Old West memorabilia and over 40 exotic game trophies, and the entire Kerrville, TX hotel is filled with antiques and artifacts from an era 100 years past. You’ll see antique saddles with beautiful handwork and a tribute to the area’s Indian heritage of the 1500s to 1800s.
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What’s Happening Tonight through This Weekend? April 12-15, 2012
April 12th, 2012 categories: Places to Go & Things to Do
Here are a few ideas for the upcoming weekend:
Thursday, April 12th – Gary P. Nunn at Buckhorn Lake Resort, 7 p.m. 2885 Goat Creek Road, Kerrville 830-895-0007, www.buckhornlake.com
Friday through Sunday – Parade of Artists in Boerne. Ride the trolley, sample food and enjoy the art at different galleries. For more information, 830-249-1500 or www.visitboerne.org
Saturday – Singing Waters Vineyard, Comfort, Texas. Enjoy wine, music (The Wolf Sisters) and food from Crepe Nation from 1-4p.m. For more information, www.singingwatervineyards.com
Sunday – 15th Annual Crossroads Americana Party – From 3 – 7pm at Rockin’ R on the Guadalupe in Gruene, Texas. There will be food and drink vendors, Bud & Bud Light (while it lasts) and music from Sons of Fathers, Statesboro Revue, Cody & Muzzie Braun and Two Tons of Steel. Free admission. We’ll be there with our stage. For more information, www.rockinr.com
Just a few thoughts. Let me know if you have something else to add.
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