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4 Wimberley
Bella Vista Ranch: Pressing Forward
First and Only Producer of Fresh-Pressed
Olive Oil in the Hill Country
6 Wimberley
Wimberley Arts Fest: A Unique Celebration

7 Hill Country
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 Wimberley
First and Only Producer of
Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil in
the Hill Country
Byy Anna Sweat
When Jack Dougherty took a good
look at the neglected acreage of his
newly purchased Wimberley ranch
in 1996, he saw potential. He saw a
throwback to his childhood spent
in California’s Santa Clara Valley
orchards and an uncanny likeness to
the vistas he’d recently enjoyed on a
trip through northern Italy. For Jack,
that added up to one thing: olives.
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Already deemed a failure crop
for Texas, olives were thriving in
California’s arid climates as they had
on Italy’s sunny hills for centuries. If
the Texas Hill Country had proven it
could rival the sunshine state in pro-
ducing quality vineyards, why not
olive orchards? So, armed with in-
tense perseverance and the idea of
a traditional Roman farm, Jack rolled
up his sleeves and got to work.
The first 800 trees were planted
in 1998, and by 2001 they were
producing a quality crop unlike
any other in Texas. This was not
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without a little trial and error. That “We are the first commercially pro-
first spring, Jack lost nearly half of ducing olive orchard in Texas,” says
his Mediterranean crop to the blue Dougherty. After that first setback,
norther’, a swiftly moving cold snap the ranch has been growing olives,
that, in the spring and fall, nearly to the owner’s delight. There are
instantly makes our temperatures now many other orchards starting
drop a good twenty or thirty de- up in Texas, but Dougherty is proud
grees. He now knew to say that Bella
why olives were Vista Ranch is
little more than an
Fresh extra virgin the only pro-
urban legend in olive oil made in the ducer of fresh
Texas with only a Texas Hill Country? pressed, extra
few trees scattered virgin olive oil
in the southern part Yes! in the Texas Hill
of the state. It was a Country.
lesson learned the hard way.
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Last December they finished their
seventh harvest in a row and are
reaching record output on many of
their trees. Today, with over sixteen
different tree varieties, the orchard’s
twelve years of collected data and
hard-won wisdom have given it
a unique spot on the agricultural
map.
The Bella Vista Ranch offers enter-
taining and educational tours of
their orchards and facilities. Their
retail store and tasting room allows
customers to experience a formal
Top: Owner Jack Dougherty stands next to one of his olive trees at Bella Vista olive oil tasting, as well as enjoy
Ranch. Above: Visitors to the tasting room try a selection of products. Bella Vista Cellars’ wines, rich bal-
samic vinegars, preserves and other
Photos by Melissa Regeon, melissaregeonphotography.squarespace.com gourmet treats.
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Dougherty believes a taste of ‘fresh’
pressed oil versus the kind one finds
on a supermarket shelf is worth the
trip alone. The fresh oil’s “peppery,
grassy taste” can be attributed to
the naturally occurring capsaicin,
the same component found in chili
peppers. Additionally, fresh olive oil
packs a greater nutrient-rich punch.
It hasn’t had to spend long hours in
shipping, or sitting on a shelf where
exposure to light and oxygen can
diminish nutrients and effect flavor,
eventually turning the oil rancid.
“Olive trees don’t ramp up to their
full capabilities until 20 years or so,”
Dougherty assures, confident that
the best the ranch has to offer is yet
to come. With a life and fruit-pro-
ducing expectancy of 3,000 to 4,000
years, chances are this ranch will be
changing the face of Texas agricul-
ture for generations.
Visit the tasting room and gift shop
Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 AM until
5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 Noon – 4:00
PM. Their popular tours are avail-
able Saturday 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM
and Sunday at 12:00 Noon. Group
tours and events of ten or more can
be made by appointment Monday
through Wednesday. For more infor-
mation, visit www.texasoliveoil.com
or call 512-847-6514.
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 Arts in the Hill Country
Wimberley Arts Fest
A Unique
Celebration
All in the space of nine hours on
the Wimberley Square, you can
browse artwork by 65 artists, hear
music ranging from bluegrass to
country to classical, chuckle at the
antics of local thespians, watch
your kids revel in creative fun, and
find out what little Wimberley
means when it says its an arts com-
munity.
The Wimberley Valley Art League
will sponsor the second annual Arts
Fest on Saturday, April 24 from 10
am to 7 pm on the square, rain or
shine.
“We’re celebrating arts with an ‘s’
at the Fest,” said photographer Tom
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Bender, president of the league.
“We’ll exhibit visual arts in all me-
dia, and present an exciting roster
of musical artists and thespians,
with the vision of showcasing all
this talent at one event.”
Headliners Billy Crockett and
Friends, Kevin Welch with special
guest Fats Kaplin, and Jon Dee Gra-
ham will be featured performers in
the afternoon. A full roster of musi-
cians from Wimberley’s rich musical
trove will keep the Fest filled with
music all day long, including Arley
Blankenship and Friends, Just Duet,
Lishman and Prewitt, and Kristi
Rose and Fats Kaplin, who will be
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Painter Connie Schaertl, shown at the 2009 Arts Fest, will exhibit again this year.
visiting the area from Nashville. The
complete musical line-up will be
announced soon.
Classical music lovers can stroll
to the stage behind Cypress Creek
Café for a mini-concert by the Star-
light Symphony Orchestra under
the direction of Creative Director
Don Miller.
“We want to make the Arts Fest a
truly enjoyable day on the Square,”
said Julie Ray, co-chair of the event
with Deborah Elliott. “At the Nature
Trail park on Old Kyle Road, chil-
dren will find a wonderful array of
art activities and a few steps away,
an exhibit of classic cars will repre-
sent the ‘art of the car,’” she said.
Under a special tent, the Wim-
berley Rotary Club will conduct a
silent art auction benefiting local
non-profits. “We’re delighted that
the Rotary is adding this aspect of
‘giving back to the community’ to
the Fest,” Elliott added.
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Strolling thespians from the Wim-
berley Players will entertain during
the day and Eric Coble’s comedic
satire, “Virtual Devotion” will be on
stage at the Wimberley Playhouse
in the evening. Tickets can be pur-
chased online at
www.wimberleyplayers.org.
At the Wimberley Community
Center, a student exhibit, Celebrate!
Young At Art, will be on display,
sponsored by the Wimberley Valley
Art League and Arts from the Heart
with support from the Wimberley
Rotary Club.
The square will be closed to
vehicles during the Arts Fest.
From designated parking lots, free
shuttle service will be donated by
Deercreek of Wimberley and First
Baptist Church, and golf cart service
on the square will be provided by
the Wimberley Lions. For more in-
formation, call 512-826-4286 or visit
www.wimberleyartleague.com.
see map at:
www.wesleygallery.com
Ph: 888-224-3644
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events calendar
Saturdays, Sundays
Albert Ice House
Albert, Texas. Come out and enjoy live
music every weekend. Pickers circle every
Saturday, 1pm-5pm. Historic dancehall
under renovation, scheduled to open this
year. For more info, go to our web site www.
alberttexas.com, call 512-663-2848.
BANDERA
Saturdays
Cowboys on Main
1pm-4pm. Starting March 20. Western
display in front of Bandera County
Courthouse, 500 Main Street, and strolling
musicians on Bandera’s Main Street.
Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum’s
Living History Project. No admission.
banderacowboycapital.com
April 3, May 1
Bandera Market Days
On the courthouse lawn, 500 Main Street.
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Sponsored by Bandera Business Association.
Open to individual artists and craftsmen
presenting original works and to farmers
selling produce. 830-796-4447.
banderabusinessassociation.com
April 10-18
2E Twin Elm Ranch Chuck Wagon Races
Bandera’s one of a kind Chuck Wagon racing
and rodeo event hosted by 2E Twin Elm
Guest Ranch. The popular Dude Ranch will
open its gates to campers and cowboys
alike. Guided horseback rides as the ranch’s
many trails will be open to private campers
and their equine friends. The main event
kicks off Friday, Apr. 16 with a classic “Dude
Ranch Rodeo” at the Twin Elm arena,
followed by an exciting live concert with
Curb Records recording artists Rio Grand on
Saturday night Apr. 17, and other events like
a Shovel Race and Side Saddle Skidaddle.
On Apr. 17 & 18, 31 different Chuck Wagon
teams will go head-to-head in Texas’
only open race of its kind. For questions,
reservations or to learn more, contact 2E
Twin Elm Guest Ranch at 830-796-3628 or
toll free at 888-567-3049. twinelmranch.net
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April 16
Bandera Dance Club
7pm-11pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Farm
Country Club, 475 Pue Road. The Bandera
Dance Club is the place to be if you want to
move to the music of the Almost Patsy Cline
Band. There are two door prizes at each
event. Open to couples and singles. The
dances are not members only. Chuck and
Sheri Levert teach free dance lessons before
the dance. Download the membership form
online. $15 for non-members. Membership
fees are pro-rated throughout the year as
dances are held. Lanette Pennell, 210-844-
8549. almostpatsyclineband.com
April 17
Son Shine Christian Music Festival
4pm. Mansfield Park Show Barn. Sponsored
by the Pipe Creek Christian School. Also
includes a silent auction.
April 17
3rd Annual Goat Spectacular Cabrito
and Bar-B-Que Cookoff
Bandera City Park, Main St. and Maple St.
Sanctioned cookoff benefits the Bandera
County 4H. In addition to the cookoff, other
fun contests planned. 830-796-1685.
April 24-25
Ranch Heritage Weekend
Hill Country State Natural Area, 10600
Bandera Creek Rd. Fun for the entire
family. Activities: trail rides, hay rides,
arena demonstrations, dutch oven
demonstrations, stick horse races, a
children’s rodeo and more. Vendors.
Saturday night star gazing and a barn dance.
Appearance by Texas’ Poet Laureate Steven
Fromholz. No admission. Free camping.
830-796-4413. hcsnap.org
BEE CAVE
March 1-May 31
2010 Hill Country Alliance Photo Contest
Contest starts March 1. Deadline is May 31.
The Texas Hill Country is a photographer’s
paradise. Creeks are once again flowing,
and the forecast calls for a green spring
with plenty of wildflowers. Now is the time
to dust off your camera and head outside
to capture the beauty and mystique of this
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special region. Three top winners will receive
$250 in cash! 13 winners will be featured
in our popular 2011 Hill Country Calendar.
Many photographers will be recognized
with cameo shots throughout the Calendar.
512-560-3135. hillcountryalliance.org
April 24
Spring Fest
The premier event in the South Lake Travis
area. Activities include 150+ vendor booths,
Kidzone, BBQ cook-off and live music. Free
admission. Contact springfest@laketravischa
mber.com. laketravisspringfest.com
BERTRAM
April 11
Bertram Easter Egg Hunt
9am-10am. Roadside Park, west end of
Bertram on Hwy 29. The Bertram Easter
Egg Hunt is for children 12 and under.
Sponsored by Farmers State Bank &
American Legion Post 607. Free.
512-355-2121.
BLANCO
April 18
Blanco Market Days
9am-4pm. Old Blanco County Courthouse
Square, 310 Main St. Market Day is held the
3rd Saturday of the month March through
November with a special Christmas Market
Day in December. Free. 830-833-2211,
oldblanco@moment.net. historicblanco.org
April 24-25
Blanco Trade Days & Farmer’s Market
10am-4pm. Yett Park. On US Hwy 281 2
miles south of Blanco, just 1/4 mile north
of RR 32. Hand crafted items, antiques,
hand-made furniture, wood and metal work,
jewelry, candles, clothing, knives, and more.
Chili cook-off in December. Free to public.
830-833-4460. blancotradedays.i8.com
April 24
Meet the Artist Series
1pm-4pm. Rain Bird Gallery, 103 Main St.
John Bittock, Award Winning Artist and
President of the Creative Arts Society of
Austin. 830-833-5900.
May 8
Rodeo Pro Bull Ride
7pm. Yett Memorial Park, south of town on
US Hwy. 281. Followed by a dance at 9pm.
$10 admission. Darrel West, 512-940-7073.
BOERNE
Saturdays
Guided Tour of Honey Creek State
Natural Area
9am. Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park
Road 31. Call in advance to confirm that
the tour will be given. Honey Creek State
Natural Area is 2293.7 acres, approximately
30 miles north of downtown San Antonio.
Suggested donation is $2 per person for
persons 13 years and older or $5 per family.
Friends of Guadalupe River or Honey Creek
are free. 830-438-2656.
tpwd.state.tx.us/honey_creek
Looking for a Hill Country town?
Check our map on page 15.
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Saturdays, ending November 13
Boerne Farmers Market
2pm-6pm. Veterans Plaza, 102 City Park Rd.
A variety of seasonal fruits and veggies,
canned items, jellies, pickles, local olive &
olive oil soap, granola, fresh baked breads,
grass fed beef, pastered chickens, local
honey, nuts, farm fresh eggs, flowers, herbs
& plants. 830-249-9511.
March 13-April 8
2nd Annual Essential Wildlife
Show and Sale
Garden Path Gallery, 136 S. Main St. An
array of wildlife art featuring the paintings
of Nancy Glazier, Judy Larson and Bonnie
Marris, sculptures by Marianne Caroselli,
Lenell Deane, Jim Gilmore, and Laurel
Gregory. 830-816-1796. gpgfineart.com
April 2, May 7
Cascade Flashlight Tour
Cascade Caverns, 226 Cascade Caverns
Road. Extended nighttime tours using only
flashlights to explore the Cave and its many
inhabitants. Cost is $24.95 per adult and
$19.95 for teens 12-17 years old. Must be
12 or older to attend and teens must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian. $10
deposit per person to hold your place. Call
830-755-8080 to reserve your spot in one
of two tours starting at 7:30pm and 8pm.
Arrive 15 minutes beforehand.
830-755-8080. cascadecaverns.com
April 3
Cibolo Nature Center Native Plant Sale
9am-4pm. Kendall County Fairgrounds,
7 State Highway 46 E. Find native and
non-invasive plants for the Hill Country.
Meet local growers and get their expert
advice. Demonstrations on topics including
composting, wildscape gardening, guzzlers
and birdboxes. Eco-friendly gear, goods &
gifts. Raffle! Win a Ultra Portia Electric Bike
compliments of Gotta Ride Bikes, Boerne.
Purchase tickets online or at the CNC Visitor
Center, 140 City Park Rd. 830-249-4616.
cibolo.org
April 10
Kendall County Courthouse
Rededication Ceremony
1pm. Come see the complete restoration
of the 1909 Kendall County Courthouse
at 204 E. San Antonio St. State and local
officials will be in attendance to officiate the
ceremony, and open tours will be given by
members of county historical associations
after the ceremony. Musical performance
by the Boerne Village Band, and food will be
provided by local restaurants. 830-249-9343.
co.kendall.tx.us
April 10
Actor/Artist Stephen Charles Shortridge
3pm-8pm. Garden Path Gallery, 136 S. Main
St. Stephen Charles Shortridge, actor and
artist, will make his first Texas hill country
appearance. Known for his romantic
impressionistic style, Stephen will introduce
new works and do live demonstrations. Join
us. 830-816-1796. gpgfineart.com
April 10-11, May 8-9
Boerne Market Days
Second weekend of every month. Gazebo
in the Main Square. Take beautiful small-
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town surroundings, dozens of vendors
from all over Texas, arts and crafts, antiques,
collectibles, unusual items and great food,
and you have Market Days! David, 830-249-
5530 or 210-844-8193.
boernemarketdays.com
April 10, May 8
Second Saturday Art & Wine
“Best Kept Secret East of Santa Fe.”
Second Saturday in Boerne is composed
of an eclectic collection of galleries and
“other walls” featuring an evolving array
of art in all media. Enjoy complimentary
wine and hors d’oeuvres as you make
the tour around town. Plan on spending
the weekend with us. Gallery and “other
wall” participants include Carriage House
Gallery, COSAS, Ewe & Eye, Dodging Duck
Brewhaus, Garden Path Gallery, Highland
House Gallery, Majestic Ranch Arts
Foundation, and Smilovici’s Galleria. Visit
website for featured events. 830-249-1500.
secondsaturdayartandwine.com
April 17
18th Annual Texas Corvette Association
Open Car Show
Main Square. An Official Fiesta Event! Over
30 classes and hundreds of cars on display.
Lots of activities for the entire family. Silent
auction, raffle for a fully-restored 1969
Pontiac Firebird, food, vendors. Detailed
schedule, photos of last year’s show,
registration information and more available
online. Contact Pat Martin at silver65@satx.
rr.org or 830-226-5386.
texas-corvette-association.org
April 23-25
14th Annual Parade of Artists
The Boerne Area Artists Association
welcomes you to explore our diversified
artist community with a self guided tour
into the studios and galleries. Enjoy the
beautiful Hill Country while shopping for
wonderful paintings, sculptures, jewelry,
pottery, glass, fiber arts. 830-816-2345.
boerneart.com
May 8
Landscapes of Texas by Bill Zaner
4pm-8pm. Garden Path Gallery, 136 S. Main
St., will be introducing new works. Visit with
Bill Zaner, who has spent the better part of
his 75 years painting Texas first hand from
from coastal beaches to the mountains
and forests to the desert. He will be signing
copies of his book, Landscapes of Texas.
830-816-1796. gpgfineart.com
BRADY
April 9
HOT Hope House Spaghetti Supper
5:30pm-7:30pm. 1303 N Walnut. For to-go,
325-597-3725. Join us for a great meal and
tour of the facility. $5 for spaghetti and meat
sauce, salad, bread, dessert and tea.
BRENHAM
May 7-8
120th Brenham Maifest
Enjoy one of the oldest German festivals
in Texas! Colorful parades, spectacular
pageants, food. 1-888-BRENHAM.
maifest.org
BROWNWOOD
April 3
Family Day at the Lehnis Railroad
Museum
10am-4pm. 700 E. Adams St. Special
interpretive program at 11am. Tour the
caboose, plus the Lehnis Heart of Texas
Model Railroad Club will be working on the
new permanent model railroad layout.
325-643-6376.
April 10
Great Indoor/Great Outdoor
Extravaganza
10am-4pm. Brownwood Coliseum, 500 E
Baker. Various businesses will be displaying
products and services. Home builders,
interior designers, landscape designers,
and owners of air conditioning, flooring,
custom cabinets and other contracting
companies. Appliances, home furnishings
and accessories will also be on display.
Speakers will give seminars on everything
from insulating your home to growing a
better garden. Hourly drawings plus grand
door prizes. Admission cost at the door $2,
or pick up free passes at the Chamber office.
325-646-9535. brownwoodchamber.org
April 24-25
Heart of Texas Quilt Show
Brownwood Coliseum, 500 E. Baker. Annual
Quilt Show promoting and sharing the
talent and artistry of local quilters. A
workshop will be held on both mornings.
A donation quilt will be drawn for as well
as a chance for a Quilter’s Goodie Basket
with proceeds benefiting The ARK &
Toys for Kids. Angela McCorkle, 325-642-
1544, quiltswihtaheart@hotmail.com.
brownwoodquiltersguild.org
BUCHANAN DAM
April 9-10
Poppy’s Pointe Spring Semi-Annual Flea
Market
7am-3pm. Inside the park, 400 Emerald
Circle. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and coffee
for sale. $20 per day for RV spot with water
and electric. $10.00 per day for spot without
water and electric. Spaces are limited, so
make your reservation. Deborah Johnson or
Barry Beasley, 512-793-3922.
BUDA
April 24-25
Buda Country Fair & Wiener Dog Race
Buda City Park. Applications, schedules,
lodging and more available online.
budalionsclub.com
BULVERDE
April 10
BBQ Cookoff and Family Fun Day
Fundraisers
11am-9pm. Come join the Bulverde Fire
Department and St. Paul’s Christian Day
School for their BBQ Cookoff and Family
Fun Day Fundraisers. Held at Anhalt Hall,
2390 Anhalt Road, Spring Branch. BBQ
competition, live & silent auctions, music,
food, games, fishing pond, magician, pony
rides, more. Children 5 and under are free.
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Admission for 6 and older is $7 without food
and $10 with food service. 830-980-3883.
bulverdefiredepartment.com
May 2
10th Annual Run for the Hills
5k Run/Walk & Health Fair
8am. 30450 Cougar Bend Dr. The Bulverde
race, with various age categories, will start
in Bulverde and winds its way through the
Texas Hill Country. Free health screenings at
race site on race morning. 1st overall male
& female win $50. Awards for top 3 male
& female in divisions. Plaque presented to
school and business with most participants.
T-shirts to all registered participants. Pre-
registration $15. After Apr. 27, $20. 210-490-
9987. rungearrun.com
BURNET
April 9-11
27th Annual Burnet Bluebonnet Festival
Something for everyone! See the Highland
Lakes Squadron flying show during the day
and the Destruction Derby in the evening.
Festivities include the Burnet Gunfighter’s
Shootout, the arrival of the 143-ton Hill
Country Flyer train, the Kiwanis Bicycle Tour,
a 5K run, a custom car show and lots of food
and craft vendors. Kids will especially enjoy
the pet parade, bicycle decoration judging
and the carnival. Live entertainment. 512-
756-4297. burnetchamber.org
CANYON LAKE
April 10
CRRC Spring MarketDays
9am-4pm. CRRC Rec Center, 125
Mable Jones. CRRC hosts 100 vendors,
entertainment and food. Come enjoy
yourself! Free parking, free admission. Kristi
Fletcher, 830-964-3003.
April 24
12th Annual BBQ Cook-Off
10am. 201 Mount Breeze Camp. This
huge family-style BBQ Cook-off is sure to
provide a great day of fun on the banks
of the Guadalupe River unlike anything
before! 54 Cook Teams will participate in
a contest to make the best BBQ Brisket,
Chicken, Ribs, and Cook’s Choice of Meat
vying for a trophy at 5:30pm. Focusing
on the Cook Team personalities and
gimmicks, the Showmanship competition
occurs between 1pm and 3pm. Awards
will also be presented. Food service from
11am until dark. $10 for advance tickets.
Call or visit the Chamber. On the day of
the event, $5 admission and $8 for BBQ.
Children 8 and under free. 830-964-2223.
canyonlakechamber.com
May 8
Hawk Sports Camp 3rd Annual Crawfish
Bowl & Washer Tournament
12pm-6pm. Mystic Shores Pavilion, 299
Grosbeak Dr. All you can eat! All the fixins:
potatoes, corn, bread, but... BYOB! Children’s
food will be available for purchase along
with water/cokes for sale. All proceeds will
benefit HSC for kids. Must RSVP. $20.00
(Boil) or $30.00 (Boil & Tournament). Pre-pay
online. hawksportscamp.com
www.hillcountrycurrent.com
CASTROVILLE
April 10, May 8
Market Trail Days
9am-4pm. Houston Square, across from
610 Madrid St. Check out local craftsmen
and their wares. Booths feature anything
from arts and crafts, wood-working, plants,
clothes and plenty of food and drinks. Eddie
Dehnel, 830-741-2313. castroville.com
April 16
4th Annual Wine Fest
7pm-10pm. A Taste of the Vine. Hotel Alsace
& Spa, 1651 Hwy 90 W. Wine samplings,
live auction, cigar bar, hors d’oeuvres. $40
per person; $182 for a hotel/event package
(includes a one night stay at the hotel
for two and two tickets to the Wine Fest).
Tickets can be purchased from the Chamber
of Commerce Office at the Steinbach House.
830-538-3142, chamber@castroville.com.
castroville.com
April 24
Renaissance Fair
10am-4pm. Medina Valley United Methodist
Church, 1108 Country Ln. Fair, Re-enactors,
petting zoo, games, quilt raffle, catapult,
vendors, live entertainment. Janet Cook,
830-538-9182. medinavalleyumc.org
COMFORT
April 10, May 8
Deer in the Headlights Variety Show
7pm. Comfort Meet Market, 714 High
Street. Show features a group of talented
performers in the venues of music, poetry,
and comedy, featuring such characters as
“Ritawanda.” Family-oriented. $15 at the
door. 830-995-3602.
deerintheheadlightstheater.com
May 1-2
Comfort Village Spring Antique Show
Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., 10am-4pm. Comfort
Park, 4th St. & Main St. American antiques,
farm tables, cupboards, quilts, rugs, baskets,
pewter, and many interesting surprises.
Jewelry, china, Indian collectibles, old store
collectibles, & advertising, architectural &
gardening pieces. Rain or shine; booths
under cover. $5, kids 12 & under free.
830-995-3670.
comfortchamberofcommerce.com
CONCAN
April 3
Frio Fun’s Fantastic Easter Egg Hunt &
Get-A-Way Special
12pm-3pm. FrioFun, 500 County Road 348.
Stay for 3 nights and only pay for 2 and get
the off season rate. Spend Easter in Concan
in one of the affordable homes & register
your kids for the big hunt. Over 2,000 eggs
& cash prizes hidden along the Frio River.
830-232-5721. friofun.com
April 22-24
11th Annual Nature Quest
The best birding and all-around Nature
Festival in Central Texas. 800-210-0380.
hillcountryrivers.com
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COPPERAS COVE
April 2, May 7
First Friday Art After Dark
Frames & Things, 216 Cove Terrace. Held on
the first Friday monthly. Different local artist
featured at each event. Complimentary wine
& cheese. 254-547-8448.
framesandthings.com
DRIFTWOOD
May 2
Seton’s 2nd Annual Goala
6pm-9pm. The Salt Lick Pavilion, 18300 FM
1826. Celebrity athletes including Aaron
Peirsol, Robert Jones, Gilbert Tuhabonye of
Gilbert’s Gazelles, Olympic Gold Medalist
Garrett Weber-Gale, Olympic swimmer
Eric Shanteau, Texas Iron coaches and
Pro Triathletes Andrea Fisher and Jamie
Cleveland, and more. BBQ dinner from The
Salt Lick. Live music by The Tony Harrison
Band. Texas Hold‘em Poker Tournament,
casino games, silent auction. $50 for
individual ticket (includes entrance and BBQ
meal). $100 for Texas Hold ‘em Tournament
entrance fee. Allison Cook, 512-324-3005.
seton.net/locations/southwest/second_
annual_goala
DRIPPING SPRINGS
April 3, 17, May 1, 8
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
9am-12pm. Intersection of US Hwy. 290 at
RR 12. dsfarmersmarket.yolasite.com
April 9-11
Founders Day Festival
Downtown, on Mercer Street. Annual
City of Dripping Springs Founders Day
Festival held in downtown Dripping
Springs commemorates and celebrates the
founding of our community in 1850 by the
Moss, Wallace, and Pound families. Grand
parade, food, arts and crafts vendors, and
more. Admission is free. If street parking
is unavailable, VFW parking is $5. Brenda
Medcalf, 512-894-3730, or Ashley Seay,
512-858-4725. foundersdayfestival.com
April 24
Watercolor Demonstration Day at
Wesley Gallery
11am. Wesley Gallery, 27008 RR 12, 1/2 mile
south of Hwy 290 West. Featured artists and
times of demonstrations are: 11am, Janet
Cavalucci; 12:30pm, Patti Nash; 2pm, Travis
Megason. Directions online. Free to the
public. 888-224-3644. wesleygallery.com
FREDERICKSBURG
February 27-April 25
“Faces & Places” Juried Art Show
10am-4pm. Fredericksburg Art Guild, 308
E. Austin Street. A juried art show featuring
local artists who are from F’burg & Gillespie
County. All of the art work depicts faces
and places in Gillespie County, varying from
realism to contemporary interpretations.
830-997-4949. fredericksburgartguild.org
Dates of events are subject to change.
Please confirm them in advance by call-
ing the event’s phone number.
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April 1-3, 8-10
Rockbox Theater
Funtabulous! Enjoy this family-friendly live
music entertainment experience filled with
costumes, comedy and choreography every
weekend. Show schedule is Friday 8pm,
Saturday 4:30pm and 8pm, and Sunday
1:30pm. All seating is reserved, so please call
866-349-6688 or 830-997-ROCK for more
information. rockboxtheater.com
April 2, May 7
First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg
Galleries open until 8:00pm. Art galleries will
be focusing on some aspect of exhibiting
artists’ works, which may include painting
and fine craft demonstrations, casual art
talks, opportunities to meet artists, special
showings and entertainment. Participants
will enjoy fine wines from local wineries
and beyond all day long. Participating
galleries are Artisans at Rocky Hill, Charles
Beckendorf Gallery, Fredericksburg Art
Gallery, The Good Art Co., Rodeo Studio
Gallery, Uptown Market, Whistle Pik
Galleries, Fredericksburg Art Guild and
InSight Gallery. firstfriday-fbg.blogspot.com
April 2-3
First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg at
Artisans at Rocky Hill
Fri., 10am-8pm. Sat., 2pm-5pm. Artisans
at Rocky Hill, 234 W. Main St. Presenting
Linda Calvert Jacobson, Wildflower Art
that Brightens Your Heart and Home. Texas
wildflowers are the core inspiration for
Linda’s contemporary wildflower art series.
A lovely display will hang with Artisans
through Saturday, April 17.
830-990-8160. artisansatrockyhill.com
April 3-18
Wildflower Celebration
9:30am-6pm. Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy
Dr. Wildseed Farms’ gorgeous 200-acre
property will be alive with color and blooms.
Located on Hwy 290 E just seven miles east
of Fredericksburg. Enjoy fully-stocked plant
nurseries, a surprisingly affordable market
center, satisfying food at the Bluebonnet
Biergarten, row after row of brilliant color,
live music on weekends, and available
access to the enchanting Butterfly Haus. No
admission except to the Butterfly Haus, $5.
830-990-8080. wildseedfarms.com
April 3
Easter Egg Hunt at the Pioneer Museum
10:30am. Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main
St. Over 900 eggs will be hidden on the
museum grounds for children 10 and
under, with a special area reserved for
toddlers. Up to two children free with each
paid adult admission of $5. 830-997-2835.
pioneermuseum.com
April 8-11
Pedernales Knapin’
9am. Fort Martin Scott, 1606 East Main
St. FlintKnapper’s gathering of family fun,
making arrowheads, knives, spears and
bows. 469-371-4422.
April 9-11, 16-18
2010 Wine & Wildflower Trail
Come visit all 24 participating wineries
during this picturesque trail and take in
all the beauty along with tasting the vast
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number of award winning wines from the
Texas Hill Country Wineries. Couples ticket
cost $60, singles ticket cost $35.
866-621-9463. TexasWineTrail.com
April 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Fredericksburg Theater Company
Presents “The Odd Couple”
Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm. Sunday,
2pm. Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668
Highway 87 S. Join the Fredericksburg
Theater Company as they celebrate
another season. FTC’s production will be
this four-time Tony Award winning Neil
Simon’s “The Odd Couple”. 830-997-3588.
fredericksburgtheater.org
April 10
Fredericksburg Chorale
“Dialogues & Dances”
7:30pm. Zion Lutheran Church, 426 W.
Main. The Fredericksburg Chorale will host
a concert of original and classic chorale and
instrumental music, as well as poetry and art
by local residents. Donations are graciously
welcome. fredericksburgchorale.com
April 10
Garden Club Plant Sale
9am-noon. Marktplatz Kinder Halle, 100
W. Main St. Start your flower beds. Herbs,
native plants, tomato and pepper plants,
annuals, perennials and house plants.
April 10
Nimitz Old Texas Roundup BBQ
Join us for an old-fashioned Texas BBQ.
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E.
Main St. Barbecue prepared by the famed
Corpus Christi Mustangs, along with all the
fixin’s. Dessert, iced tea and lemonade will
be served. Beer and wine will be available.
The Almost Patsy Cline Band will provide
music. Horseshoe pit, a silent auction, and
the raffle drawing for the Bayou 250 ATV.
The evening will benefit the Admiral Nimitz
Foundation and the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial Fund. BBQ tickets are $20/adult
(including two drink tickets) and $10/child
6-12. Raffle tickets are $5 or 5 for $20. Tickets
are available at the door or in advance at the
Bush Gallery Museum Store and the Nimitz
Bookstore on Main. 830-997-8600.
nimitz-museum.org
April 11
Historic Rural Schools Benefit BBQ
11am. American Legion Hall, 724 S.
Washington. Friends of Gillespie County
Country Schools. Raises funds to help
preserve the twelve historical former rural
school buildings currently being used as
public community centers in Gillespie
County. Enjoy a chicken BBQ meal with all
the trimmings as a drive-thru or dine-in.
Cost is $8 per plate donation, while it lasts.
historicschools.org
April 16-18
Fredericksburg Trade Days
US 290 East. Shop with over 350 vendors
and 6 barns in 1 location every third
weekend of the month. Acres of antiques,
collectables and much more. Hours are
Friday and Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday
9am-4pm. $3 parking fee is good all three
days. 830-990-4900. Vendor info, 210-846-
4094. fredericksburgtradedays.com
April 16-18
Texas VW Classic
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 1606
East Highway St. Calling all VW fans. An all
Volkswagen classic car show, camp out and
swap meet. 817-360-0678.
texasvwclassic.com
April 17-18
Pacific Combat Zone Reenactment
10:30am, 1pm, 3pm. National Museum of
the Pacific War, 340 East Main St. Living
history docents in authentic World War II
uniforms demonstrate what combat was like
during the Pacific War. Hear combat strategy
sessions in the Pacific Theater or tour a
recreated battlefield; feel like you’re part of
the action as docents demonstrate training
tactics and use of an authentic flame
thrower. $5 for adults, $3 for students. Free
for children under age 6 and WW II veterans.
830-997-8600. pacificwarmuseum.org
April 22-24
Hill Country Film Festival
Stagecoach Theater, 2254 South U.S.
Highway 87. Movie buffs take note!
Fredericksburg will welcome producers,
writers, actors, directors, editors and
promoters participating in the first annual
Hill Country Film Festival. The festival,
devoted to independent film, will showcase
25 short and feature films from all over the
world in three days of showings and socials.
Tickets sold for blocks of viewing time or as
an all-access pass. See website for details.
hcff@chadmathews.com. hillcountryff.com
April 24
Wildflower 5K & 10K Run and Walk
8:30am. Marktplatz. Help the Fredericksburg
Academic Booster help our kids. Bring
the kids for their own fun run. Race day
registration is $20/$25 and a $1 for the
kiddos. 830-997-1355. hcmhs.org
April 25
PCAA Concert in the Park
6:30pm-8pm. Marktplatz. It’s that time of
the year to enjoy music and dancing outside
in the beautiful Hill Country spring and
summer. Bring your lawnchairs, a picnic and
your sweetie and dance under the stars.
Free admission.
May 1
Spring Wine & Food Festival
2pm-6pm. Texas Vineyards & Beyond,
329 1/2 E. Main St. Enjoy this boutique
wine festival featuring five Texas wineries
and several local food artisans, plus live
entertainment. Guests will enjoy wine
and food tastings and receive a Texas logo
wine glass. Cost is $10. 830-990-9199.
texasvineyardsbeyond.com
May 1-2
Fredericksburg Old German Maifest
10am. St. Joseph’s Halle, 208 W. San Antonio
St. Enjoy an good food, dancing, singing and
fellowship. Special Sunday evening concert
at 7pm by the Arion German Men’s Singers
and Hermann Sons Mixed Choir. This event
is free and the public is welcome.
May 8
Founders Day Festival
10am-5pm. Pioneer Museum, 325 W.
www.hillcountrycurrent.com
Main St. Founders Day festivities begin
with a wreath laying ceremony at the
Vereins Kirche in the Marktplatz on Main
St. honoring the brave pioneers who
founded Fredericksburg in 1846. Following
the ceremony the public is invited to the
Pioneer Museum for living history activities,
refreshments, live music and special
exhibits. Visit website for hours. Museum
admission. 830-997-2835.
pioneermuseum.net
GOLDTHWAITE
April 23-24
13th Annual BBQ & Goat Cook-Off
State Championship
Goldthwaite City Park. Friday night dance
in the park with JK Country Duo. Saturday
events all day, including the popular Best
Dressed Goat Contest. Saturday 9pm-1am,
Street Dance featuring 6 Market Blvd; $7
admission. 325-648-3619. goldthwaite.biz
May 8
1st Annual “Art of Texas”
Art Exhibit and Craft Fair
9am-4pm. Courthouse Square.
325-648-3619. goldthwaite.biz
GRUENE
April 11, May 9
Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist
10:30am-12pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene
Rd. In the tradition of a New Orleans-style
gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-
inspiring gospel music coupled with a
mouth-watering buffet. Known for his
Evangelical work, Buckner Fanning is a
featured special guest at many brunches. To
purchase tickets, visit www.gruenehall.com,
call 830-629-5077, or stop by Gruene Hall in
person. Advanced tickets are recommended.
April 17-18
Old Gruene Market Days
10am-5pm. The Gruene Market Days
exclusive appeal is that all products sold
are made by the vendors themselves.
Gruene Market Days are held on the
third full weekend of each month,
February through November, and
the first weekend of December. 830-
832-1721. gmds2006@sbcglobal.net.
gruenemarketdays.com
HAMILTON
April 6
Time for Roses & More
6pm. Lee Conference Center, 110 E. Main.
Roses, perennials, and landscaping pop
into mind with the coming of spring. Dr.
William C. Welch, Texas A&M Professor and
Landscape Horticulturist, will explore the
various aspects of these three topics. Open
to public. $5 admission. Audience will be
limited to the first 100 to get their tickets.
AgriLife Extension Services, 254-386-3919.
HUNT
April 24
Hill Country Charity Ball
Stablewood Springs Resort, 147 Cardinal Hill
Rd. Benefits the Medina Children’s Home.
hillcountrycharityball.com
www.hillcountrycurrent.com
JOHNSON CITY
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Downtown Entertainment & Dining at
the Friendly Bar Bistro!
106 N Nugent Ave. Scheduled live
entertainment every Thursday through
Sunday. Every Sunday we feature the
Hill Country Pickers. Chef Ed Thompson’s
gourmet dining is a treat. Every Thursday
is “Pasta Bar Night,” scrumptious selections
on Friday and Saturday, and a home style
buffet on Sundays. Monthly art exhibit.
See entertainment and menu details at
FriendlyBarBistro.com. 830-868-2182.
Thursdays
Silver K Cafe
Estrella Sol Patch & Friends
Every Thursday evening in our Starlight
Room, 7pm-9 or 9:30pm, featuring Texas
music, casual & light fare along with Texas
wines & beer. Seating for “A Little Bit of
Homestyle, Comfort & Bistro” commences
at 5pm. No cover charge. 830-868-2911.
silverkcafe.com
April 8-10
Spring EMS Garage Sale
Thursday, 5pm-8pm. Friday, 11am-8pm.
Saturday, 8am-3pm. EMS Building, 105 Bill
Watson Dr. Proceeds from the sale benefit
the Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department,
North Blanco County EMS and Round
Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.
Clean out your unused stuff and donate to
ESA. This is a monstrous sale with all kinds
of unique treasures you can’t miss. Free
admission. NorthBlancoCountyEMS.org
April 16-17
Johnson City Wildflower Days
A Celebration of Art, Wine and Wildflowers.
An all day affair with wildflower drives,
vendor booths, plant sale, music,
demonstrations and more. Volunteers
needed. Cheryl Pratt, 830-832-4690,
cpratt@tstar.net. Kay Pratt, 830-832-9825,
ktjune@tstar.net.
johnsoncity-texas.com/wildflower_loop
April 24
Johnson City Art Walk
4pm-8pm. Johnson City art galleries and
studios join together to offer fine art
exhibitions and receptions with many of
the featured artists in attendance for these
special events. Kirchman Gallery, 213 N.
Nugent Ave. 830-868-9290.
kirchmangallery.com
JUNCTION
April 3
Easter Pageant
Presentation begins at dark at the Easter
Pageant Grounds, off FM 2169 by the
Junction Golf Course. Enjoy the Easter
Story presented in pantomime with
narration. Watch from your car or the
bleachers. Limited refreshments available.
Presented by the Men’s Bible Class of
Junction. Admission is free. 325-446-3190.
junctiontx@cebridge.net. junctiontexas.net
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Kimble County Wise Living
9am-1pm. City Park. Fun and educational
exhibits for the whole family. Children
will enjoy science activities, making sun
catchers, rock painting, face painting,
recycling games. Bring your recycling,
participate in the community trash pick-
up, and enjoy a day at the park. Free event.
Kaycie Sullivan, 325-446-6333.
April 10-11
Kimble County Gun & Knife
Show and Flea Market
9am-4pm. Coke Stevenson Memorial Center,
440 N. US Hwy 83. Sponsored by Kimble
County Meals on Wheels. Many exhibitors
selling guns, knives, hunting paraphernalia,
western jewelry, art & more. Admission is $3
to Gun Show; Flea Market is free. 325-446-
3621, kcsc@cebridge.net.
April 17
Outdoor Women Gone Wild
8am. South Llano River State Park, US
Hwy 377 S. Enjoy a day of outdoor fun
activities, just for women, like skeet
shooting, archery, team wagon driving,
dousing, bird watching, didjeridoo-ing,
bird house making, orienteering, kayaking,
fun with lavender & more. Both active and
sedentary classes offered. Women of all ages
welcome. Lunch provided. 325-446-3190,
junctiontx@cebridge.net.
junctiontexas.net
May 1
City-Wide Garage Sale
Come by the Chamber Office at 402 Main
at 8am and get a free map to all the garage
sales all over the county. 325-446-3190,
junctiontx@cebridge.net.
May 7-8
Twist Off Rodeo
Hill Country Fairgrounds, FM 2169. Open
Pro-Rodeo, parade and dancing under the
stars both nights. Admission $10 to rodeos
and dances. 325-446-2537, 325-446-3190.
junctiontexas.net
KERRVILLE
April 6
Soweto Gospel Chior Performance
7pm-9:30pm. First United Methodist Church,
321 Thompson Dr. Spiritual Sounds of the
Soweto Gospel Choir will ring throughout
the Hill Country. This ensemble provides
a “rich choral interplay that is a reserved
and cool passion guided through the
26-member choir and instrumentalists.” A
variety of selections that will seamlessly
transition through an African traditional
“Avulekile Amasango” in a medley with a
Creole feel. 866-349-6688.
April 7
Texas Music Coffeehouse
at Schreiner University
7pm-9pm. Cailloux Campus Activity Center,
2100 Memorial Blvd. Schreiner University’s
Texas Music Coffeehouse series is honoring
National Poetry Month and features Spoken
Word/Slam Poetry with Thom The World
Poet. 830-792-7409. schreiner.edu
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April 17-18
Peter Shickele presented by KPAS
Apr. 17, 7:30pm. Apr. 18, 2pm. Cailloux
Theatre, 910 Main St. Composer, musician
and satirist that internationally recognized
as one of the most versatile artists in the
field of music, and his music alter ego P.D.Q.
Bach. 830-896-5727. kpas.org
April 17
KPSF Great Duck Race &
City of Kerrville Family Day
10am-2pm. Louise Hays Park. 5,000 yellow
rubber ducks will race down the Guadalupe
River for a good cause... education.
Numerous civic organizations and non-
profits have booths. Adopt a yellow rubber
ducks for $5. Come enjoy a fun family day.
Watch for the Duck Truck around town
weeks prior to the event. Free. Barbara
Johnston, kpsf@windstream.net,
830-257-9282.
April 17
Earth Day Festival & Native Plant Sale
8am-3pm. Riverside Nature Center, 150
Francisco Lemos St. Free speakers, kid’s
activities and a live butterfly tent with
displays along with the plant sale! 830-257-
4837. riversidenaturecenter.org
April 24
Kerr County Market Days
9am-4pm (June through September,
9am-3pm). Fourth Saturday of every
month, except in December when a special
Christmas Market is held on the third
Saturday. Kerr County Courthouse Square
(700 Main Street). Join growers, artists,
craftspeople, and food producers who
operate a pet-friendly, child-friendly open
air market on the grounds of the beautiful
Kerr County Courthouse Square. 830-792-
4655. kerrmarketdays.org
KINGSLAND
April 3-4
Arts and Crafts Spring Show
Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., 11am-4pm. Kingsland
House of Arts & Crafts, 112 Chamberlain.
Homemade sandwiches and desserts,
sausage on a stick, music both days, and
lots of handcrafted items. Free parking, free
admission. For booth information, Patti
Williams, 325-388-6983.
KYLE
April 2-3
2010 Kyle Fajita Fiesta & BBQ Cook-off
City Square Park. Categories include IBCA
Sanctioned Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, Chicken.
Plus Beef Fajitas, Salsa & Guacamole.
Register online, with any Kyle Lions Club
Member, Kyle Parks & Rec Dept., or Blake at
Trust Texas Bank. Held during Kyle Market
Days. Blake Hartman, 512-753-9038,
bhartman@trusttexasbank.com.
cityofkyle.com/fajitafiesta.php
April 3, May 1
Kyle Market Days & Farmers Market
9am-2pm. Historic City Square Park.
Artisans, craftsmen, and farmers. Live music.
Shop, dine & visit the historic sites Kyle
has to offer! Check online for the schedule.
cityofkyle.com
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LLANO
April 16-17
Llano Crawfish Open
The Llano Crawfish Open is the Texas
Hill Country event you don’t want to
miss. There’s great food, live music, a golf
tournament and much more. Saturday Night
Dance, 8am-midnight. Music at Park Pavilion
by Radney Foster. Visit the website for the
entire schedule and prices. 325-247-2270.
llanocrawfishopen.com
April 22-24
4th Annual Oxford Ranch
Cowboy Camp Meetin’
The country gospel group Desert Reign will
be in concert each night at 6pm. Cowboy
Preacher Ray Perryman will be singin’ and
preachin’ at 7pm each night. On Saturday
we have a Trail Ride starting at 10am,
country gospel concert and BBQ starting
at 12 noon. Oxford Ranch, 11380 S State
Highway 16, is located 8 miles south of
Llano on Hwy. 16. Bring your favorite lawn
chair and come on out for a good time
of praise and worship, The Cowboy Way!
Everything is free... HE paid the price! RV
sites and camping available on the ranch.
Call Debbie at 325-247-3489 to reserve a
spot. For more information call Ken at 325-
423-0539 or Johnny at 325-248-3366. You
must RSVP Ken to participate in the trail
ride. crossandspursministry.com
LUCKENBACH
April 3
Ray Wylie Hubbard’s
Grit ‘n’ Groove Festival
2pm. Legendary Ray Wylie Hubbard offers a
day of acoustic showcases with his friends in
the world famous Luckenbach Dance Hall.
General admission is $42 per person or $87
reserved seating. Tickets are limited, so don’t
wait. 830-997-3224. luckenbachtexas.com
April 17
Luckenbach’s Bluebonnet Ball
8pm. Enjoy the wildflower season with the
Bluebonnet Ball in the world famous Texas
town of Luckenbach, with live music and
dancing. 830-997-3224.
luckenbachtexas.com
April 30-May 2
Luckenbach’s Hill Country Motorcycle
Rally
Enjoy this all day, all weekend run and rally.
Scenic road rally ride, cowboy breakfast,
bike games, great food and entertainment.
Expect 1,200 bikes. Hours are Friday 9am-
11pm, Saturday 7:30am-11pm, Sunday
7:30am-9:30am. Cost is $45 per person.
830-997-8515. hillcountryrun.com
MARBLE FALLS
April 1, May 6
Meet on Main
5pm-8pm. Stroll through Main Street’s
unique shops and galleries, while enjoying
free live entertainment and in-store special
sales and events. Local growers, artists
and crafters are present at the events’
Homegrown & Handmade Farmers Market.
830-385-9289. historicmainstreet.org
April 16-18
Paint the Town / Plein Air Event
Historic Downtown Marble Falls. Over fifty
juried artists will set up their easels. Silent
auction of paintings produced at the event
will begin Saturday at 6:30pm. This year’s
event will be judged by artist, V...Vaughan.
As a renowned plein air painter, she has
painted at locations all across America. Fifty
pieces of Vaughan’s Last Year on the Farm
exhibition will be shown and available for
sale. 830-693-9996. uptownmarble.com
April 17
Children’s Day Celebration
10am-2pm. Johnson Park, 405 Buena Vista
Dr. Children’s Day Celebration is an annual
event for children of pre-school, primary,
elementary & middle school ages. Arts &
crafts, children’s entertainment, learning
centers on animal care, drug & alcohol
awareness, biking safety, crime prevention,
scouting, youth talent show, children’s
insurance programs, variety of games,
pony rides. Free to all children, including
all activities, food & drinks & prizes. Kerri
Roberts, 830-693-2815, marblefalls.org
April 24
Citywide Garage Sale
9am-4pm. Johnson Park, 405 Buena Vista
Drive. More than 50 different garage sales in
one location. Free. Kerri Roberts, 830-693-
2815, kerri@marblefalls.org. marblefalls.org
April 28-May 1
Howdy-Roo Chili Cookoff
Johnson Park, 405 Buena Vista Dr. 39th
Annual Chili Cookoff presented by the
Highland Lakes Chili Pod, CASI. Free
admission. 281-615-2408. 830-613-8666.
May 6-9
MayFest
Johnson Park, 405 Buena Vista Drive.
Carnival on Thursday and Sunday. On Friday,
free concert, carnival, food vendors. On
Saturday, free concert featuring The Bellamy
Brothers and others, carnival, washer
pitching, food vendors. Kerri, 830-693-2815,
kerri@marblefalls.org. marblefalls.org
May 8
Main Street Market Day
9am-4pm. Over 100 vendors with a
variety of items on Main Street. Free
admission. Kerri Roberts, 830-693-2815,
kerri@marblefalls.org.
MENARD
April 24
Around the Campfire on the Great
Western Cattle Trail
2pm-9pm. Chuck wagon dinner at 6pm.
Stock Pen Crossing Park. Cowboy Poetry,
Songs, Story Telling, Trail Riders, Covered
Wagon, Longhorns, and much more. Live
music and entertainment by Dan Roberts,
Lloyd Shelby, Manny & Terry Duarte, Ed
Trotter, Mike Finlay, and more. Tickets are
$25 for dinner and entertainment, $15 for
entertainment only. Tina Hodge,
325-396-2365. menardchamber.com
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NEW BRAUNFELS
March 2-April 6
“Art in Bloom” Show
10am-5pm. New Braunfels Art League, 239
W. San Antonio St. Flowers bloom on canvas,
paper, sculpture, pottery and jewelry and
in florals, still lifes, landscapes and on a
lady’s hat! Open daily. 830-629-8022.
newbraunfelsartleague.com
April 10-11
Folkfest
Saturday, 11am-6pm. Sunday, noon-
5pm. A family heritage festival featuring
living history renactments, early craft
demonstrations, children’s activities,
free museum tours, ethnic food and
entertainment. The event is held on the
11.5-acre grounds of Heritage Village,
1370 Church Hill Drive. 830-629-6504.
nbheritagevillage.com
April 10-29
“Lasting Impressions” Art Show
10am-5pm. Annual Canyon Lake Art Guild
show held at the New Braunfels Art League
Gallery, 239 W. San Antonio St. Various
categories. 830-629-8022.
April 10
6th Annual Ride for the Red
9:45am. A motorcycle run fund raiser
supporting our local red cross. Starts at IH35
Honda, 1575 N. IH35, and ends at Bubba’s
Big Deck, 1402 Gruene Road, in Gruene.
Food, music prizes, auction. All motorized
transportation welcome. Contact the local
office at 830-608-9876 or go to the Ride for
the Red website. saredcross.org
April 10
“Born Olho” Reception
Please join us at The Gallery, 764 West,
for the opening reception of “Bom Olho”
featuring original art and sterling silver
jewelry by Robin Moratti. Josh Barrios will
entertain from 5pm to 9pm and the Spirit
of Sharing food bank will receive a portion
of all proceeds. Moratti’s one woman
retrospective will remain on display at
The Gallery until May 10. 830-629-0998.
764west.com
April 17
Schlitterbahn Family Adventure Race
10am. 588 S. Union Ave. Schlitterbahn’s
first Family Adventure Race, benefitting
Big Brothers Big Sisters Comal and
Guadalupe Counties. 12 challenges that
test knowledge, skill, talent and athleticism.
Every team member that registers will
also receive a free ticket to Schlitterbahn.
Challenges will include climbing, sack
racing, dancing, golfing, obstacle courses
and much more. Bring your family of four
or create a team to compete. Prizes will be
awarded in several categories. The fun and
friendly event is for everyone, from 5 to 55!
830-832-6806. bigmentor.org
April 24
Take Your Doggie For a Dip Day
12pm-4pm. 350 Aquatic Circle. If you’re a
friendly dog and have always wanted to go
for a dip in the Springfed Pool, now is your
time. Join us for a special swim for dogs at
the Landa Park Aquatics Complex. Doggie
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April 24
17th Annual River Raft Race
Every spring thousands of college students
from across the state of Texas join at the
Guadalupe River for The Texas Sigma
Alumni Association’s River Raft Race.
Over 450 rafts and over 2,500 co-eds.
Portions of the proceeds will be donated
to a local charity. In the past, $10,000
has been donated. Chris Ruiz, 832-875-
2815, chris@riverraftrace.com. CJ Morgan,
cj@riverraftrace.com. riverraftrace.com
May 1
7th Annual Wein & Saengerfest
12pm-10pm. 500 Main Plaza. Held all day
in historic downtown New Braunfels. Wine
and beer tasting, a host of entertainment
and activities, continuous live music, a
grape stomp, art market, food seminars,
Chef’s Showdown, activities for the kids,
and a farmers market, culminating with a
street dance at Main Plaza. 830-221-4350.
weinandsaengerfest.com
May 2-30
Celebration of the Arts
45th Anniversary
10am-5pm. 239 W. San Antonio St. The New
Braunfels Art League commemorates its
historical milestone with this show, which
features paintings, sculpture, pottery,
photography and jewelry. Open daily. 830-
629-8022. newbraunfelsartleague.com
May 8
Dos Rios 5K Run
5pm. 100 Leibscher Dr. First annual Dos Rios
Run. Registration will be through active.
com. Includes t-shirt, buy one get one free
tube rentals, mini golf pass and breakfast.
Kids race will start after the adults are
finished. Brought to you by New Braunfels
Parks & Recreation. 5K Run/Walk $20, 5K
Wheelchair $20, Kids 1/2 and 1K $10. 830-
221-4370. nbtexas.org/recreation
POTEET
April 9-11
Poteet Strawberry Festival
One of the oldest, most popular events in
the state, the Annual Poteet Strawberry
Festival is recognized as one of the most
exciting festivals in the Greater Southwest.
The 95 acre site, located on Hwy 16 just
25 miles south of San Antonio, offers free
parking, clean restrooms, handicapped
accessibility, complete RV facilities and
tent covered activities during the fun filled
Festival Weekend. The Poteet Strawberry
Festival includes 14 areas of continuous
family entertainment featuring concerts
with nationally known Country/Western and
Tejano stars, specialty and children’s acts,
thrill shows, ethnic dancers, contests, rodeo
performances, a world class carnival and
much more! Area non-profit organizations
operate food booths and serve a wide
variety of foods including fresh strawberry
delicacies. Arts & crafts exhibits, nightly
dances round out the weekend. These
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activities are included in the price of
admission. Fri., free admission. Sat. & Sun.,
adults $10; free for children 12 & under,
active, retired, and reserve military service.
830-742-8144. strawberryfestival.com
SAN MARCOS
May 1
Sacred Springs Powwow
& Indian Market
10am-7pm. Aquarena Center, 921
Aquarena Springs Dr. San Marcos’ sacred
springs reawaken when over one hundred
Native American powwow dancers and
participants arrive for the much anticipated
Sacred Springs Powwow & Indian Market.
Sponsored by local Native American
nonprofit organization, Indigenous
Cultures Institute. Featuring Keetoowah
Cherokee champion dancer David Hoskins
as Head Man Dancer, Comanche renowned
traditional singer Lance Tahchawwickah as
Head Southern singer, and Texas-fame Eagle
Point as the Northern Drum. Indian Market
with Native American arts, crafts, and food
vendors. Food booths will include popular
Native foods such as fry bread tacos, healthy
buffalo burgers, roasted corn, turkey legs,
barbecued meat, and buffalo stew. Arts
and crafts include a large selection ranging
from Southwest jewelry, pottery, moccasins,
Native dolls, stone oil lamps, breast plates
and other relic replicas, to fine art paintings,
weavings, and sculptures. Maria Rocha, 512-
393-3310, ICIinfo@IndigenousCultures.org.
IndigenousCultures.org
SAN SABA
April 3, May 1
Pecan Capital Trade Day
8am-2pm. San Saba Civic Center, 104 South
Water St. Vendors from across central
Texas provide a shopping experience filled
with antiques and collectibles, furniture,
home decor, arts and crafts, jewelry,
tools, produce, and more. 325-372-8291.
sansabatexas.com
SISTERDALE
New Braunfels. Registration opens at 8am,
last bike out at 10am. Silent auction, bike
contest, tattoo contest, raffles, 50/50 Music,
Hooters Girls, and much more. Stay and
enjoy the good food, music, fun, and cold
beer at the Shade Tree. Chrome Divas is a
female motorcycle group who encourage
women to join who enjoy motorcycles.
Entry fee is $20 (pre-register online).
centraltexaschromedivas.com
STARTZVILLE
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
VFW Post Nights
Join us for tacos every Wednesday night
at the VFW Post, 14625 River Rd, Canyon
Lake. Karaoke from 6 PM until 10 PM.
Shuffleboard tournament in our canteen.
Bingo every Thursday night. Kitchen
opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm.
Hamburgers and hot dogs every Friday
night. 830-899-7774.
STONEWALL
April 3
Easter at the Sauer-Beckmann
Living History Farm
10am-3pm. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
& Historic Site, Park Road 52. Celebrate
Easter with a traditional 1915 German farm
family. Natural dyed Easter eggs, lamb cake
and grass Easter nest can be seen as they
would have been made by the early settlers.
Experience the old-time traditions of
friendship card giving and make your own
to share. Accessible for the mobility, visually
and hearing impaired. Donations gratefully
accepted. 830-644-2252.
April 10
Pedal Power Wildflower Ride
7:30am-4pm. LBJ State Park & Historic Site,
199 Park Road 52. This 12, 23, 36 or 60 mile
bike ride benefits the Hill Country Children’s
Advocacy Center. It’s a beautiful ride
through the Texas Hill Country. Cost is $35
pre-registered or $40 the day of the ride.
512-756-2607. hccac.org
April 16-17
April 24-25
Uvalde Market Days
9am-5pm. Memorial Park, 337 E Main St.
The tree shaded park along the banks of
the quiet Leona River provides the perfect
setting for an afternoon of shopping,
music, and great food. Vendors provide an
incredible variety of arts and crafts, plants,
wearables, jewelry, collectibles, antiques,
and more. Bring the family, sit back, and
enjoy the area’s favorite musical talent, eats,
and bargains. Free. David Querbach, 210-
844-8193. marketdaysmgmt.com
April 24
Southwest Texas Ranch Rodeo
7pm. Uvalde Fairgrounds. Prior to the rodeo
there will be a Lil Ranch Rodeo for kids 7-10
years of age. Thelma Thompson,
830-279-7443.
WILLOW CITY
April 10
Bluebonnet Tractor Ride
9:30am. The ride begins at the Willow City
School and proceeds about fifteen miles
on back roads to the Reingold School. At
the Reingold School, a noon meal of BBQ
pork with all the trimmings will be served,
after which the group will drive back to the
Willow City School. Presented by Antique
Tractor & Engine Club. The cost for the ride
is $30, which includes the ride, meal, and
a cap. Regina Weidenfeller, 830-990-8551,
830-889-9348, reginaw@fisd.org. Kenneth
Treibs, 830-997-5522, 830-889-0070,
kjtreibs@ctesc.net. rustyiron.org
April 22-25
Rockets 2010
Launches every 30 minutes, 8:30am-5:30pm.
Stewart Ranch. Approximately 70 rockets
will roar off of six launch pads. The number
of rockets to launch is a record, nearly
doubled from previous years. Food booths,
electric generators, portable toilets, and cell
phone coverage. Maps to the site, launch
schedule, and complete listings of activities
will be posted online. Free admission. 830-
997-3567. igniteeducation.org
without. Come stroll our tree-shaded paths,
listen to live music & shop to your heart’s
content. Free. $3 parking. shopmarketdays.
com
April 10
4th Annual Ranch Day
10am-5pm. Old Oaks Ranch Fiber Arts
Center, 601 Old Oaks Ranch Rd. Fields
of bluebonnets in lush bloom from our
winter rains. Our talented staff members
will demonstrate: weaving, spinning,
needle felting, and rug hooking. An
exciting day planned for all! 512-847-8784.
theoldoaksranch.com
April 17
12th Annual Butterfly Festival
10am-4pm. Visit the EmilyAnn Theatre
& Gardens, 1101 FM 2325, for a day of
celebration and family fun. Featuring
Opening Ceremonies at the Veterans
Memorial Plaza, the live release of 2000
butterflies (released throughout the day),
displays of butterfly art, games & craft
activities, and live music. 512-847-6969,
info@emilyann.org. emilyann.org
April 24
Wimberley Arts Fest
A unique celebration. 10am-7pm.
Wimberley Square. All in the space of
nine hours on the Wimberley Square, you
can browse artwork by 65 artists, hear
music ranging from bluegrass to country
to classical, chuckle at the antics of local
thespians, watch your kids revel in creative
fun--and find out what little Wimberley
means when it says its an arts community.
512-826-4286. wimberleyartleague.com

April 24-25
Sisterdale Trade Days
9am-5pm. 1209 Hwy 1376. Held the last
weekend of each month, March through
November. Artisians, hand made items, Hill
Country furniture, knick-knack table, plants,
jewelry, food, and much more. On-site
boutique. Vendors wanted. 830-324-6774,
210-416-3315.
SPRING BRANCH
April 3, May 1
Casa del Parque First Saturday Art Show
4pm-7pm. Casa del Parque Art Gallery,
The Adobe Village of Spring Branch,
8685 US Hwy 281 North. 830-885-7256.
casadelparqueartgallery.com
April 10
Chrome Divas of Central Texas
Motorcycle Run
Shade Tree Saloon and Grill, 13430 U.S.
281. Funds will go to support Breast
Cancer Awareness and Research. Starts
at Woods Cycle Country, 1933 IH35 East,
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Reflections of the 60’s at the LBJ Ranch
LBJ State Park & Historic Site, 199 State Park
Road 52. Event focuses on the 1960s and
how LBJ affected the course of events then
and how his presidency is relevant now.
Held in view of the historic Texas White
House at the LBJ Ranch. 1960s music and a
1960s Classic Car Show. 830-868-7128.
nps.gov/lyjo
UTOPIA
April 30
Beautiful Utopia Guesthouses Tour
Tour of area vacation rentals in Utopia.
Maps, info, & door prize registration will
be at the Utopia Golf Course clubhouse,
20567 FM 187. Tour for $15. Add lunch and
tour of Lone Hollow Camp for $25. Email
kub@swtexas.net to RSVP. Pay at the door.
UVALDE
April 10
7th Annual Fort Inge Days
830-278-2016. uvaldehistory.org
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WIMBERLEY
Wednesdays
Wimberley Farmer’s Market
3pm-6pm. A year-round, producer-only
farmers’ market located in the Lions Club
Parking Lot #1 on FM 2325. Open every
Wednesday, rain or shine.
April 1, May 6
YAPI (Young Artist Performing
Incubator) @ Maui Wowi
6pm-8pm. Maui-Wowi, 14200 Ranch Road
12. YAPI (Young Artist Performing Incubator)
is a great opportunity for our local youth 18
and under to perform in an intimate setting.
512-847-6215. smoothsipstogo.com
April 3, May 1
Wimberley Lions Market Days
7pm-4pm. 601 FM 2325. First Saturday of
the month from March through December.
The oldest outdoor market in the Texas Hill
Country and the second-largest in the state.
Over 475 booths of everything you can’t live
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Bastrop
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“Step iat Bastrop’s Yesterfest
Step into
three separate eras
of history at Yesterfest 2010, April 24
from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Bastrop cel-
ebrates its past defining the pioneer
days, the jazz era, and the rock-a-billy
time of post-war innocence through
music, costume, reinactments and
just plain entertainment. The public
is invited to come and encouraged to
dress for a favorite time period. A cos-
tume contest will reward the winners
in all three era categories.
The Pioneers on South Main will host
trick ropers, gunfighters, saloon girls,
Native American Dancers and Chuck
Wagon Cooking. There will be gun-
fights at the old Saloon, a probable
train-robbery of the miniature train
running from the children’s area, and
that the Indians will be dancing for
rain or sunshine, whichever is needed.
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Visitors can enjoy the
music of the era on the stage located
in front of City Hall, and can watch the
telling of the Wilbarger and Manlove
stories presented by members of the
Bastrop Historical Society.
In memory of the great Runaway
Scrape during the Texas War for Inde-
pendence, Bastrop is creating the first
Runaway Scrape foot race. Histori-
cally, after the fall of the Alamo, the
women and children who were left at
home had to leave their homes and
stay ahead of the advancing Mexican
army. Runners will start at North Main
and Spring, run down to Fisherman’s
Park then along the river Walk on the
banks of the Colorado River and end
back up on South Main. There will be
prizes for the winners. Participants
in costume will be given a head-start
handicap.
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Don’t miss
the opportunity to get your Bastrop
Certificate for Spitting off the Bridge.
A time-honored tradition with certi-
fication held by a select few, Bridge
Spitting is known to increase circula-
tion and breath control. One wonders
what long-term effects the practice
will provide to the spittees.
The Jazz Era on North Main will have
music to please all since the time
encompasses jazz, gospel and the
blues. Bonnie and Clyde (who were
reputedly in Bastrop, but did not
rob the bank) will be available with
authentic memorabilia to finally rob
the old bank. Don’t miss the reinact-
ments, Bonnie’s will, g-men and flap-
pers as they hang out in front of the
Speak-Easy, and the Bastrop Historical
Society’s presentation of vignettes
from Bastrop’s Jazz Age.
Rock-a-Billy is the theme of Spring
Street, with 50’s cars parked at the
drive-in waiting for their vanilla cream
cokes while the Sonic Skaters deliver
ice cream from the Opera House.
Listen or dance to period music from
swing to bop to rock-and-roll and
watch the D’Ette and Company tap
dancers or join in to learn the Swing,
or participate in the sock hop. Try
the hula-hoop contest in front of the
Opera House, Daddy’o, and hear the
stories of Bastrop’s experiences during
the post-war days.
Continue your “Rock-a-Billy” day by
attending the Bastrop Opera House
performance of “Forever...Patsy”, a play
starring Terry Moore as Patsy Cline
at 7:30 pm. Don’t miss this thrilling
performance.
While all eras will be wonderful family
entertainment, children will want to
visit the Children’s Area at the County
Courthouse where there will be ani-
mal displays from McKinney Roughs,
the Fry’s Fun Farm petting zoo and
pony rides, MJ’s Traveling Train rides,
Boy Scout Troop 181 pine car derby
races and beadwork and halos made
by the representatives of Children’s
Advocacy.
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The First Annual Hill Country Film Festival in Fredericksburg Fredericksburg

Announces The Opening Night Film “Official Rejection” Schedule

The Hill Country Film Festival kicks
off its inaugural three-day celebration
of independent film and filmmakers
on Thursday, April 22 at 6pm, with
the screening of the award-winning
feature film documentary, “Official
Rejection.”
A festival favorite, “Official Rejection”
documents the exploits of a group of
filmmakers as they attempt to intro-
duce their independent feature, “Ten
‘til Noon” into the world of film festi-
vals. A bumpy road of misadventure,
politics, triumphs and comic tragedies
fill their journey, as they discover that
film festivals aren’t always what they
appear to be.
“I couldn’t think of a more appro-
priate film to open our very first film
festival,” says Chad Mathews, Festival
Director. “This movie is a must see
for anyone wanting to work in the in-
dependent film world. It’s a comedic
look at the pitfalls of indie film, film-
makers and festivals, and it couldn’t
be closer to the truth of what we all
have to endure daily for the love of
our art.”
Los Angeles based director and
screenwriter, Paul Osborne, will be
in attendance for the opening night
event and will field audience ques-
tions after the screening at the Stage-
coach Theater in Fredericksburg.
HCFF kicks off Thursday, April 22
and runs through Saturday, April 24.
Film screening dates and times for
all remaining films will be released
in April. All films will be screened in
Fredericksburg’s Stagecoach Theater
located at 2254 South US Hwy 87.
Set in Fredericksburg, Texas, the an-
nual HCFF is the vision of its director
Chad Mathews, an actor, screenwriter,
producer and native Texan. Having
participated in the film festival circuit
with his latest film, “Clones Gone Wild,”
Mathews came to love the camarade-
rie and shared respect of those who
are committed to the art of indepen-
dent filmmaking.
HCFF is bringing independent film
to the Texas Hill Country. The ap-
peal of the Texas Hill Country, with its
authentic culture, picturesque setting
and welcoming spirit is ideal for culti-
vating an annual world-class “destina-
tion” film festival.
Thursday, April 22
• Opening Night Screening of
“Official Rejection”
• Opening Night Party (TBA)
Friday, April 23
• 5 Programs (1 program is 1
feature or series of shorts) &
Speaking Engagement at the
Nimitz Museum with James
Parkinson, producer and narrator
of “The Inheritance of War” and
author of Soldier Slaves.
• Friday Night Mixer at The
Auslander located at 323 E. Main
Street.
Saturday, April 24
• 5 Programs, including Screening
of “The Inheritance of War”
• Closing Event & Awards (TBA)
Visit
hillcountryff.com
theinheritanceofwar.com
officialrejectiondocumentary.com

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Ruby’s Emporium Offers
Unique Finds at Great Prices
By Heather Wagner
Located in the rapidly growing
town of Dripping Springs, shop-
ping at Ruby’s Emporium fits any
budget.
Sandy Pedrazas, owner, and her
husband Andy relocated to Drip-
ping Springs in 2008 from Houston,
leaving behind corporate jobs for
the Hill Country.
Named after her shelter-rescued
dog, Ruby, Ruby’s Emporium is
stocked with items hand-picked by
Sandy herself. Sandy enjoys scour-
ing estate sales looking for antique
treasures to fill her eclectic shop.
She offers items sure to satisfy col-
lectors no matter what the taste,
including embroidered linens, baby
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dolls dating back to the Depres-
sion, table clocks, beautiful antique
jewelry, prints and postcards and
furniture.
Sandy’s husband, Andy, renovates,
and in some cases, creates new
items from furniture that Sandy
finds. They have an adorable 1950’s
era kitchen step stool that Andy
rescued and restored and also an
Amish blanket chest, brought home
in pieces, reconstructed
into a beautiful and func-
tional antique chest.
Sandy is always bringing home sal-
vaged wood from furniture of long
ago, which is eagerly reconstructed
into shelves, boxes, coat hacks,
wall hangings or who knows... it’s
always an adventure.
A family affair, Sandy carries soy
candles that her son, Lee, makes.
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Owner Sandy
Pedrazas at
the front door
of Ruby’s
Emporium.
Ruby’s Emporium is filled with
treasures, some old, some new-but
there is sure to be something for ev-
eryone, from the die-hard collector
to the casual shopper who enjoys
discovering unusual knick-knacks.
Stop by and see Sandy at Ruby’s
Emporium in Dripping Springs,
Antique Shows
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Praise and Worship

“The Cowboy Way” at
Oxford Ranch’s Meetin’
Oxford Ranch presents their 4th
annual Cowboy Camp Meetin’ on April
22, 23 and 24, with a variety of worship
planned.
Each night, the country gospel
group Desert Reign will be in concert
at 6:00 pm. The group travels all over
the western states and have won many
awards in the Country Gospel Music
Association. You’ll be blessed by their
songs, music, and testimony.
Cowboy Preacher Ray Perryman
follows at 7 pm, singin’ and preachin’.
Perryman, of Shortround Ministries,
also pastors the South Plains Cowboy
Church in Lubbock. He has recorded
several country gospel CDs and he
brings God’s Word the cowboy way.
A trail ride starts at 10 am on Satur-
day, with a country gospel concert and
BBQ afterward. The concert schedule
includes Kerri and Shawn Brantley at
11am, Jerry and Deann Dosser at noon,
The Lackey Family at 1pm, Glory Bound
at 2pm, The Western Heritage Cowboy
Church Band at 3pm, Jenny Taylor at
4pm, and George Ensle at 5pm.
Oxford Ranch is located just 8 miles
south of Llano on Highway 16. Bring
your favorite lawn chair and come on
out for a good time of praise and wor-
ship, “The Cowboy Way!” Everything is
free; He paid the price.
Debbie and Herman Honig, owners
of Oxford Ranch, invite you to bring
your RV and join us for three days of
praise and worship. RV and camping
sites are available on the ranch.
Call Debbie at 325-247-3489 to
reserve a spot. For more information
about the Meetin’, call Ken at 325-423-
0539 or Johnny at 325-248-3366. You
must RSVP with Ken to participate in
the trail ride.

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Indigenous Cultures Hosts
Sacred Springs Powwow & Indian Market
San Marcos’ sacred springs reawak-
en when over one hundred Native
American powwow dancers and
participants arrive for the much
anticipated Sacred Springs Pow-
wow & Indian Market, held on Sat-
urday, May 1, 2010, from 10:00 AM
until 7:00 PM at Aquarena Center,
921 Aquarena Springs Drive, San
Marcos, Texas. The event is spon-
sored by a local Native American
nonprofit organization, Indigenous
Cultures Institute, with support
from Hays County, the City of San
Marcos, San Marcos Arts Commis-
sion, Texas State University, and
CenturyLink.
“The Sacred Springs area
is one of the oldest inhab-
ited sites in North America
and Native people believe
it’s one of three creation
sites where we originated,”
says Dr. Mario Garza, board
chair of the institute. “Over
the next several years, this
event will bring together
hundreds of Native people
not only from the United
States, but from all of the
Americas.” Garza refers to
the institute’s plans for a
heritage festival to be add-
ed to the powwow slated
for 2011. “We’re working to
fulfill the ancient prophecy belong-
ing to several nations, that when
the Eagle and Condor reunite, there
will be peace and harmony on
Mother Earth. We’re reuniting the
Native people of this hemisphere in
a cultural celebration.”
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The 2010 powwow will feature
Keetoowah Cherokee champion danc-
er David Hoskins as Head Man Dancer,
Comanche renowned traditional
singer Lance Tahchawwickah as Head
Southern singer, and Texas-fame Eagle
Point as the Northern Drum. A major
Indian Market will be held in conjunc-
tion with the powwow, offering the
largest gathering of Native American
arts, crafts, and food vendors ever as-
sembled in San Marcos. Food booths
will include popular Native foods such
as fry bread tacos, healthy buffalo
burgers, roasted corn, turkey legs,
barbecued meat, and buffalo stew.
Dr. Mario Garza. Photo by Rene Renteria
Arts and crafts include a large selec-
tion ranging from Southwest jewelry,
pottery, moccasins, Native dolls, stone
oil lamps, breast plates and other relic
replicas, to fine art paintings, weav-
ings, and sculptures.
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San Marcos
Indigenous Cultures Institute
organized the local Native
community to provide edu-
cation and information about
Native Americans, particu-
larly from this area, southern
Texas, and northern Mexico.
Their first major event in San
Marcos, “Songs of the Seven
Directions” music festival, was
held at the Aquarena Center’s
Earth Day Celebration in
April 2009. They have since
produced several Native
functions including “Eagle
and Condor” dance exhibi-
tion, “Hispanic’s Indigenous
Identity” lecture series, “Trac-
ing Indigenous Ancestry”
genealogy workshop, and the
“Seven Directions Art Exhibit
– celebrating Native Ameri- Keetoowah Cherokee champion dancer
can culture. ” For more information, David Hoskins as Head Man Dancer.
visit www.IndigenousCultures.org. Photo by Rene Renteria.
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