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SKATING FUN IN FREDERICKSBURG – THROUGH JAN 1

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:18:35 +0000

Here’s something fun to do Christmas Week! Ice Skating in Fredericksburg. They’re calling it Eisbahn (which means ice rink in German and it’s going on at MarketPlatz in downtown Fredericksburg. Here’s the info:

2011-12 Dates of Operation:

Eisbahn opens annually the day after Thanksgiving and runs through the first Sunday in January. The dates for this season are:

November 25, 2011 through January 1, 2012

Hours of Operation:
Open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open Sundays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday – Friday before school is out for Christmas break: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
(but always 10 p.m. on Fridays) Monday – Friday after school is out for Christmas break: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open Christmas Eve Day
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Open New Years Eve and New Years Day

$10.00 to skate (all ages) Includes skate rental.

DICKENS ON MAIN CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND IN BOERNE – DEC 2-3, 2011

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:10:26 +0000

The 12th Annual Dickens on Main continues this weekend, Friday, Dec. 2 – Saturday, Dec. 3.

Performing Friday at Dickens on Main at Main Plaza, Cibolo Haus and Boerne Wine Co. will be the Alleluia Singers, the Encore Children’s Chorus, ensemble groups from Boerne and Champion High Schools, the Champion High School Dance Team, Geneva School Theatre Troupe, Super Squad of the Hill Country, Stolle School of Dance, Laura Marie, Blue Skyz Band, Bernie Tosdevin and J. Damian Gillen’s one-man show of BAH HUMBUG!, featuring Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

The 26th annual Weihnachts Parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 3. It starts at 6 p.m. at River Road, travels north on Main Street and turns left on Johns Road.

The 27th annual Oma’s Christmas Craft Fair, featuring handcrafted items, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds off Highway 46. Admission is $3.

For more information, Click Here.

Christmas in Comfort 2011 – November 26th

Ben Brooks — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:17:51 +0000

Come enjoy this Saturday, the 26th in downtown Comfort for Christmas in Comfort. Festivities start in the town square at 10 a.m. with lots of wonderful vendors, a live music stage and plenty of food and beverages. Don’t forget the famous lighted parade that starts at 7 p.m. so bring your chair and blankets! We’ll see you there!

ATTENTION LADIES!! GIRL’S NIGHT OUT IN COMFORT, TEXAS

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:16:59 +0000

Girls Night Out

An old fashioned holiday spirit awakens in the tiny town of Comfort .

Grab your girlfriends and join local merchants for a magical evening of shopping and yuletide refreshments!

Tuesday, November 15

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fabulous door prizes

814 A Texas Bistro

Accents and Flowers

Antiques on High

Antiquities, Etc.

Blackbird Antiques

Comfort Antique Mall

Comfort Candle Company

Comfort Cellars Winery

Comfort Common

Comfort Crockery ~

Comfort Stampede

Cypress Creek Antiques

High’s Café and Store

Juniper Green Antiques

Kat’s Unique Gifts

Stuff ‘N’ More

Sweet Comfort

The Plaid Goat

The Heart Cottage

The Tinsmith’s Wife

Turkey Ridge Trading Company

Wilson-Clements Antiques

Scarecrow Invasion October 15-Nov 2 | Kickoff October 16th – 10am – 2pm |

Ben Brooks — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:54:25 +0000

Scarecrow sightings are already taking place in the town of Comfort (centered between Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg & Boerne).

Residents and local businesses in Comfort are getting ready to participate in the annual “Scarecrow Invasion”. The Scarecrow Invasion Kickoff is October 16th and will be held in the downtown Historic District. Enjoy scarecrow creations, take pictures with live scarecrows, get your face painted,visit the pumpkin patch and get down with the music. Comfort Chamber of Commerce will be giving fun awards to the brightest and most clever scarecrow stars so come join us for the festivities.

We invite everyone to participate. All you need is to grab some old overalls, a few pumpkins along with your imagination and help welcome in the season by casting your own scarecrow scene.

Scarecrows will continue to be on display through November 2nd. Come enjoy the Fall in Comfort!

Scarecrow Invasion Kickoff Oct. 16th 10 am- 2pm

Scarecrow Invasion Oct. 15- Nov. 2

Images of Fall in the Hill Country

by Benjamin Brooks

In come the cool damp mornings that awaken the mind,

the hills display their fall wardrobe of color,

the sunsets are everything that is cozy,

Like a blazing cup of hot chocolate

Excitement stirs for the holidays

Antique Alert!!! Comfort Village Antique Show – Oct. 16-17, 2010

Ben Brooks — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:55:49 +0000

PULL OVER!

Come experience the fall in Comfort. It’s time to shop and browse the charming items at the 24th annual Comfort Village Antique Show. For 2 days you can view and purchase many special collectibles from generations before.

Comfort Village Antique Show – Oct. 16,17 Sat 10 am – 5pm Sun 10am- 4pm

COMFORT RESTAURANT GETS RAVE REVIEW!

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:02:30 +0000

Click Here to check out a recent article in the Hill Country Current on Comfort’s own “High’s” Restaurant. Congratulations Brent & Denise!

Fredricksburg Food & Wine Fest

Ben Brooks — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:43:22 +0000

Join the experience in downtown Fredricksburg at the Marktplatz ( 100 block of West Main Street). October 23 , 2010 Fredricksburg Food and Wine Fest will be celebrating 20 years this of this event. Enjoy the fall weather and some of the fine tastes of Texas food, wine, music, shopping and more. This event is from 12pm to 7pm. Adult tickets are $20 (under 21) $5 (12-under) Free. Get started planning your trip and have fun!

CAR SHOW, SWAP MEET & CRAFT FAIR – COMFORT, TEXAS – MAY 22, 2010

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:34:13 +0000

For more information, go to www.BluffCreekClassicCars.com or call 830-634-2424.

COMFORT SPRING MARKET DAY & GOSPELFEST – MARCH 27TH

Julie Kathryn Quest-Brooks — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:25:02 +0000

Come to the Town of Comfort to celebrate the Spring Market Day & Gospel Fest on Saturday March 27th at Comfort Park on Texas Highway 27 off I-10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Barbecue and beverages will be available for purchase.

On Sale will be: Arts & Crafts, clothing and accessories, home decor, garden items, jewelry, etc.

Family activites include: Face painting, bouncing for the kids, and an antique tractor display.

Gospel artists include: Fiddle Chick & A Picker, Dale Friedrich & Jesus Train. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music.

Plus, local authors will be available for book signings.

For booth information, contact the Chamber at 830-995-3131.