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Hill Country: September - October September September 1—BRACKETTVILLE: Labor Day Horse Race Includes fun, music, gunfights, kids games and more. Alamo Village. www.alamovillage.com 830/563-2580 Hill Country September 1-6—INGRAM: 27th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5120 or 800/459-HCAF HILL COUNTRY September 1-7—KERRVILLE: Downtown Retrospective Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY September 1-14—AUSTIN: Dallas: Power & Passion on Primetime TV The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. www.thestoryoftexas.com 512/936-8746 HILL COUNTRY September 1-14—AUSTIN: Play It By Ear Make sound-art objects and learn about the scientific properties of sound. Austin Children’s Museum. www.austinkids.org 512/472-2499 HILL COUNTRY September 1-Oct. 1—MARBLE FALLS: Sculpture on Main This is a large scale sculpture event. Includes a wine- and food-tasting artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy music at 8 p.m. at the Uptown Marble Theatre. Historic Main Street. www.historicmainstreet.org 830/693-9544 HILL COUNTRY September 1-Oct. 12—KERRVILLE: 88th Annual National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition Features a collection of work from the 2008 national exhibition. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY September 2-7—AUSTIN: A Bronx Tale Depicts a rough childhood on Bronx streets. Long Center. www.thelongcenter.org 512/474-5664 HILL COUNTRY September 3—KERRVILLE: Coffeehouse Writers, musicians and artists showcase their work. Schreiner University. www.texasheritagemusic.org 830/792-1945 HILL COUNTRY September 4, 6-7, 11, 13, 20-21, 25—BURNET: Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Tour Take a guided canoe trip. Reservations required. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 HILL COUNTRY September 4-21—KERRVILLE: Guadalupe Watercolor Group Show & Sale Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY September 5—CASTROVILLE: Fiorella Friday Enjoy live music, art, wine tasting and more. Fiorella Street. 830/538-2349 or 830/538-3400 HILL COUNTRY September 6—CASTROVILLE: Volksmarch Features a 10K walk. Route may be walked twice. A shorter route also is available. Start time is between 8 a.m. and noon. Ends at 3 p.m. Castroville Regional Park. 210/521-8684 HILL COUNTRY September 6—KYLE: Market Day Features items made, grown or manufactured by hand. Musicians from Central Texas perform. Kyle Train Depot. www.kylepard.com 512/262-3939 HILL COUNTRY September 6—STONEWALL: Bird Dog Invitational Fly-In Historic observation aircraft of Korea and Vietnam era gather at the LBJ Ranch. LBJ Ranch, LBJ National Historical Park. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 231 HILL COUNTRY September 6—WIMBERLEY: Market Day About 475 booths offer Hill Country crafts, arts, antiques, collectibles and more. Lions Field. www.shopmarketdays.com 512/847-2201 HILL COUNTRY September 6-7—AUSTIN: Citywide Garage Sale More than 120 exhibitors from Texas and the Southwest. Palmer Events Center. www.citywidegaragesale.com 512/441-2828 HILL COUNTRY September 6, 13, 20, 27—BANDERA: Cowboys on Main Features a cowboy display in front of the Bandera County Courthouse and strolling Western entertainers on Main Street. www.frontiertimesmuseum.com 800/364-3833 HILL COUNTRY September 6, 13, 20, 27—BULVERDE: Tejas Rodeo — Open Pro Rodeo, BBQ & Live Music Begins at 7:30 p.m. Tejas Rodeo Company. www.tejasrodeo.com 830/980-2226 HILL COUNTRY September 11—CANYON LAKE: Freedom Walk Celebrate freedom by walking across the dam with hundreds of patriots. Enjoy a fly-over and watch the coast guard in the water below. Gather at 8 a.m. Walk begins at 9 a.m. Canyon Dam. www.canyonlakerw.com HILL COUNTRY September 11—WIMBERLEY: Patriot’s Day Celebration Offers a ceremony in honor of first-responders. Veteran’s Plaza at The EmilyAnn Theatre. www.emilyann.org 512/847-6969 HILL COUNTRY September 11-Oct. 5—KERRVILLE: Representational Watercolor Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY September 11-Oct. 19—INGRAM: 2-D National Juried Exhibition Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road S. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5121 or 800/459-HCAF HILL COUNTRY September 12—AUSTIN: Spyro Gyra One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 HILL COUNTRY September 12—CASTROVILLE: Friday Night Fever Enjoy an evening of cars, trucks, bikes, food, music and more. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Houston Square. 830/931-2479 HILL COUNTRY September 12-14—LUCKENBACH: Mike Blakely’s Tex Americana Fandango Enjoy live music, fun and much more. RR 1376 off Hwy. 290 East. www.luckenbachtexas.com 830/997-3224 or 888/311-8990 HILL COUNTRY September 13—BOERNE: Cibolo Songs & Stories Features One Minute to Midnight. Cibolo Nature Center. 830/249-4616 HILL COUNTRY September 13—BURNET: It’s the Second Saturday Bluegrass Show Wayne Brooks and the Piney Grove Ramblers perform. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 HILL COUNTRY September 13—CASTROVILLE: Market Trail Day Features arts & crafts, woodworking, plants, clothes and more from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Houston Square. 830/538-2316 or 830/931-2161 HILL COUNTRY September 13—CASTROVILLE: Mexico Independence Day Celebration Features mariachi music. Hours are 2 to 8 p.m. Mary Gray Event Center, 501 Madrid. 830/538-2218 HILL COUNTRY September 13—DRIPPING SPRINGS: Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival Enjoy music, purchase fine art, participate in “bucket” auctions, observe culinary techniques by area chefs, visit with various Texas authors and wine makers, and more. Creekside Pavilion, 18315 RR 1826. www.drippingwithtaste.org HILL COUNTRY September 13—GEORGETOWN: Market Day Features arts & crafts, antiques, entertainment, festive foods and more. Downtown Georgetown. www.dgagtx.com 512/868-8675 HILL COUNTRY September 13—KERRVILLE: Second Saturday Art Trail Visit 12 galleries between Kerrville and Ingram. Maps provided at participating galleries. Begins at Rivers Edge Gallery. www.artinthehills.com 830/895-5184 HILL COUNTRY September 13—MARBLE FALLS: Market Day More than 100 vendors offer a variety of items. Includes live music. Main Street. www.marblefalls.org 830/693-2815 HILL COUNTRY September 13—MASON: Historic Bed & Breakfast Tour Visit 10 historic bed and breakfasts. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY September 13—MOUNTAIN HOME: Y.O. Social Club’s 28th Membership Appreciation Party Includes Texas music, dancing and good food. www.yosocialclub.net 281/441-2423 or 713/254-7050 HILL COUNTRY September 13-14—BOERNE: Market Days Dozens of vendors offer arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles and more. Main Plaza. www.mainstreetinboerne.com 830/249-5530 or 210/844-8193 HILL COUNTRY September 13-14—FREDERICKSBURG: World War II Combat in the Pacific Living History Program & Re-enactment National Museum of the Pacific War ? Pacific Combat Zone. www.Nimitz-Museum.org 830/992-2785 or 830/456-6997 HILL COUNTRY September 13-14—GRUENE: Fifth Annual Texas Metal Arts — A Festival at Gruene Texas artists, including goldsmiths, tin smiths, silversmiths, blacksmiths and sculptors, demonstrate the wide range of techniques and methods used to create works. E-mail: zekeandmarty@netzero.net 903/852-3311 HILL COUNTRY September 13-14—KERRVILLE: Texas Gun & Knife Show Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3805 Hwy. 27. 830/257-5844 HILL COUNTRY September 13, 27—AUSTIN: Changing Faces of Onion Creek: Nature Hike McKinney Falls State Park. 512/243-1643 HILL COUNTRY September 14—AUSTIN: Strunz & Farah Compositions range from flamenco, Persian and Latin to the romantically classic. One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 HILL COUNTRY September 14—BANDERA: Music History Project Hall of Fame Includes inductions, music, refreshments and fun. Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Kronkosky Library on Main Street. 830/796-4213 HILL COUNTRY September 14—FREDERICKSBURG: Bed & Breakfast and Cuisine Tour Local innkeepers, restaurants and caterers are paired for a fun afternoon. www.tours.myfredericksburg.net 866/839-3378 HILL COUNTRY September 14—GRUENE: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist Gruene Hall. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 HILL COUNTRY September 14—ROUND ROCK: Los Texas Wranglers This group has been “Keeping it Conjunto!” since 1999. Round Rock Amphitheater, 301 W. Bagdad. www.roundrocktexas.gov/calendar 512/218-5540 HILL COUNTRY September 14, 28—SPRING BRANCH: Bird Walk & Talk Begins at 8:30 a.m. Honey Creek State Natural Area. 830/438-2656 HILL COUNTRY September 17—AUSTIN: Plant Photography Guidelines of composition will be covered along with “posing” plants. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Zilker Botanical Garden. www.tcmastergardeners.org 512/854-9600 HILL COUNTRY September 18-Oct. 5—COTTONWOOD SHORES: Leading Ladies Two English actors try to pass themselves off as a dying woman’s long-lost heirs. Hill Country Community Theatre. www.hcct.org 830/798-8944 or 830/693-2474 HILL COUNTRY September 19-20—KERRVILLE: Original Team Roping Kerr County Youth Exhibit Center, Hwy. 27 E. www.otrc.net 830/896-9016 HILL COUNTRY September 19-20—KERRVILLE: Silver Stars & Six Guns Golf tournament is 9 a.m. Friday at Schreiner Municipal Golf Course. Gala features entertainment and more. Inn of the Hills Resort. www.formertexasrangers.org 830/895-2262 HILL COUNTRY September 19-20—WIMBERLEY: Artists’ Studio Tour Features a self-guided tour/sale. www.visitwimberley.com/artleague 512/847-2201 HILL COUNTRY September 19-21—CONCAN: Fall Nature Quest E-mail: info@thcrr.com • www.thcrr.com 830/591-1074 or 800/210-0380 HILL COUNTRY September 19-21—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Offers more than 350 vendors, antiques, music and more. Hwy. 290 E., across from Wildseed Farms. www.fbgtradedays.com 210/846-4094 HILL COUNTRY September 19-Oct. 4—INGRAM: The Fantasticks Two fathers try to get their children together by keeping them apart. Elizabeth Huth Coates Indoor Theater. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5120 HILL COUNTRY September 19-Oct. 19—FREDERICKSBURG: Magical Mosaics Exhibition & Sale Showcases some of the finest mosaic art from across the state. Artisans at Rocky Hill. www.artisansatrockyhill.com 830/990-8160 HILL COUNTRY September 20—ANDICE: Andice Crafters Fair Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FM 970 by the Andice General Store. 254/793-2565 HILL COUNTRY September 20—BLANCO: Market Day Find arts & crafts and more. Old Blanco County Courthouse. www.historicblanco.org 830/833-2211 HILL COUNTRY September 20—JOHNSON CITY: Then & Now Quilt Show Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PEC Auditorium. 830/868-7361 or 830/868-2146 HILL COUNTRY September 20—JOHNSON CITY: Wilderness, LBJ & the Environment Visitor Center, LBJ National Historical Park. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 231 HILL COUNTRY September 20—JOHNSON CITY: Sesquicentennial Celebration Includes music, oral histories and historical county displays. Re-enactments begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. Blanco County Courthouse. www.blancocounty150.com HILL COUNTRY September 20—LAGO VISTA: Hill Country Dayz Features live music, arts & crafts, food, “water warz,” “krazy kiddie mayz” and much more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Bar-K Park. www.hillcountrydayz.com 512/267-7952 HILL COUNTRY September 20—LLANO: Traders Rendezvous www.llanochamber.com 325/247-5354 HILL COUNTRY September 20—MENARD: Jim Bowie Days Includes arts & crafts, giant slide, rock wall climbing, live band, little Mr. and Miss Silver Nugget, hunt for the silver contest and kayak races. River Bridge Park. www.menardchamber.com 325/396-2365 HILL COUNTRY September 20—SAN MARCOS: Junior Texas Water Safari This 16-mile water adventure begins at City Park and ends in Staples. Offers an exhilarating opportunity for avid, young canoeists and kayakers. www.toursanmarcos.com 888/200-5620 HILL COUNTRY September 20—SPRING BRANCH: Birds of a Feather Begins at 9 a.m. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-2656 HILL COUNTRY September 20—TAYLOR: Annual Taylor Fly-In This is an annual fly-in of more than 100 airplanes, including vintage aircraft and jets. Helicopter rides will be available. Taylor Municipal Airport. 512/563-6548 HILL COUNTRY September 20—TAYLOR: Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament This is a four-person scramble format golf tournament at Mustang Creek Golf Course with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. 512/657-3480 HILL COUNTRY September 20-21—AUSTIN: Old Pecan Street Festival Live music, arts & crafts, and food vendors. www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com HILL COUNTRY September 20-21—FREDERICKSBURG: Pacific War Symposium Features internationally recognized scholars, authors, historians and veterans from specific actions who share their personal experiences. Fredericksburg High School Auditorium. www.nimitz-museum.org 830/997-8600 HILL COUNTRY September 20-21—GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days Includes nearly 100 vendors. www.gruenemarketdays.com 830/832-1721 HILL COUNTRY September 21—AUSTIN: Guitars & Saxes One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 HILL COUNTRY September 23—MASON: Country Opry Features Rhome Hill at 7:30 p.m. Odeon Theater. www.heartoftexascountry.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY September 24-28—NEW BRAUNFELS: Comal County Fair & Rodeo Features nightly dances, rodeo and bull riding, carnival, barbecue cook-off, parade, children’s activities, exhibits, livestock show and antique tractor pull. www.comalcountyfair.org 830/625-1505 or 830/609-2860 HILL COUNTRY September 25-Oct. 19—KERRVILLE: Quilts & Other Art Forms Fiber art quilts and fiber art are interpreted with other art forms. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY September 26—HONDO: Cruisin’ God’s Country Includes Guitar Hero Challenge, car rally, shopping and ’50s music. 18th Street. www.hondochamber.com 830/426-3037 HILL COUNTRY September 26-27—GEORGETOWN: Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive & Chuck Wagon Cook-Off Sample authentic trail cuisine. Watch cowboys drive longhorn cattle along the San Gabriel River. Includes live Western music, Western craft demonstrations, trick roping, children’s activities and ranch rodeo. San Gabriel Park. www.upthechisholmtrail.org 512/943-1670 HILL COUNTRY September 26-27—KERRVILLE: Texas Heritage Living History Weekend Includes the Jimmie Rodgers Texas Songwriter’s Symposium. Friday activities include chuck wagons and cowboy cooking demonstrations, teepees with Native American exhibits and stories, Texas heritage demonstrations, storytellers, oral historians, Texas Camel Corps, Texas singers and songwriters, and more. www.texasheritagemusic.org 830/792-1945 HILL COUNTRY September 26-27—TAYLOR: SPJST Eighth Annual Barbecue Cook-Off Includes an arts & crafts show. Begins at 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Taylor SPJST Hall, 5025 FM 619. 512/365-1110 or 512/585-0895 HILL COUNTRY September 26-28—AUSTIN: Austin City Limits Music Festival Join more than 130 bands for one of the country’s top music events. Headliners include the Foo fighters, Beck, Erykah Badu and Manu Chao. Zilker Park. www.aclfestival.com HILL COUNTRY September 26-28—AUSTIN: Quilt Show: Austin Area Quilt Guild — A Legacy of Quilts More than 350 quilts are exhibited in a juried show. Features special exhibits, vendors, lectures, demonstrations, silent auction and more. New Crockett Center. www.aaqg.org 512/448-5152 HILL COUNTRY September 26-28—BLANCO: Heritage Day Includes food booths, chuck wagon, blacksmith, storytelling, music and dance at night. Yett Memorial Park. 830/832-4303 HILL COUNTRY September 26-28—FREDERICKSBURG: Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair Includes exhibits, lectures, demonstrations and family activities on renewable energy, organic growing, green building and alternative fuels. Marktplatz. www.theroundup.org 512/826-2055 HILL COUNTRY September 26-28—LLANO: Fourth Gold Panning Championships www.llanochamber.com 325/247-5354 HILL COUNTRY September 26-Oct. 19—WIMBERLEY: Wimberley Players Present Dracula Steven Dietz’s critically acclaimed stage adaptation of the classic novel. Wimberley Playhouse. www.wimberleyplayers.org 512/847-1592 HILL COUNTRY September 27—BLANCO: 2008 National Public Lands Day Participants will help park staff with work projects such as exotic species removal. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Blanco State Park. 830/833-4333 HILL COUNTRY September 27—BOERNE: Tour of Yards Visit up to 10 yards in the Boerne area and gain an understanding of and appreciation for the use of native and adaptive plants. 830/249-4616 HILL COUNTRY September 27—BRADY: Live Oak Trade Day Includes unique arts & crafts, food, entertainment, contests and more. 2800 S. US. 87. E-mail: bderrick@cebridge.net 325/456-5130 HILL COUNTRY September 27—CEDAR PARK: Bydee Festival Features artist booths, live music including steel bands, concessions, big wheel races, arts & crafts fair, inflatables, caricatures, stilt walkers and much more. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Heritage Oak Park. www.cedarparktx.us 512/401-5500 HILL COUNTRY September 27—DRIPPING SPRINGS: Fall Fest at Dr. Pound Farmstead & Museum Docents in period dress tell the tales of early days on the farmstead. Includes demonstrations, food vendors, period children’s games, general store, artists, music and more. Founders Memorial Park. www.drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com HILL COUNTRY September 27—FREDERICKSBURG: Roots Music Concert Poor Man’s Fortune, Beth Patterson and Blaggards perform. Pioneer Museum, 309 W. Main St. E-mail: rootsmusic@pioneermuseum.com 830/997-2835 HILL COUNTRY September 27—FREDERICKSBURG: Saengerfest Features a performance of 10 German singing choirs from around South Texas. Gillespie County Farm Bureau Hall. E-mail: kemper289@beecreek.net 830/997-9371 HILL COUNTRY September 27—KERRVILLE: Kerr County Market Day Shop arts & crafts, fresh-grown produce and more. Kerr County Courthouse. www.kerrmarketdays.org 830/895-7962 HILL COUNTRY September 27—LAKEHILLS: 28th Annual Cajun Festival & Great Gumbo Cook-Off Enjoy authentic Cajun food, Louisiana’s top bands, dance lessons, arts & crafts, gumbo cook-off and dance contest. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lakehills Civic Center. www.cajunfestival-medinalake.com 800/364-3833 or 830/751-3130 HILL COUNTRY September 27—MASON: Sesquicentennial Fair Mason County fair includes various exhibits and horse races. City Park Community Center. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY September 27—SAN MARCOS: Pet Fest Celebrates the role of animals in people’s lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Banks of the San Marcos River. www.toursanmarcos.com 888/200-5620 HILL COUNTRY September 27-28—JOHNSON CITY: Arts Encounters at Beninis Creative professionals share information about their work. The Benini Foundation Galleries and Sculpture Ranch. www.artsencountersatbeninis.com 830/868-5244 HILL COUNTRY September 27-28—KERRVILLE: Texas Woodcarvers Guild Championship Carving Show & Competition Y.O. Ranch Convention Center. www.texaswoodcarversguild.com 830/367-5676 or 800/582-1916 HILL COUNTRY September 27-28—ROUND ROCK: A Sami Show This is an arts, crafts and home decor marketplace. Dell Diamond. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 HILL COUNTRY September 27-28—STONEWALL: Centennial Celebration Series: Seed Stomp Help scatter wildflower seeds in open areas and fields in the park and walk the nature trails. Hours are 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. 830/644-2252 HILL COUNTRY September 28—ROUND ROCK: Texas All British Car Day (18th Annual) Features all British makes ranging from pre-WWII to the present. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Old Settlers Park. www.txabcd.org HILL COUNTRY October October 1—KERRVILLE: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series Writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mic. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Schreiner University. www.texasheritagemusic.org 830/792-1945 HILL COUNTRY October 1-31—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Wine Month Wine Trail www.texaswinetrail.com 888/997-3600 HILL COUNTRY October 3—AUSTIN: Yellowjackets with Mike Stern One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 HILL COUNTRY October 3—CASTROVILLE: Fiorella Friday October Fest Enjoy live music, art, wine tasting and much more. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Fiorella Street. 830/538-2349 or 830/538-3400 HILL COUNTRY October 3-4—MANOR: Lions Fest Includes a parade, barbecue cook-off, frozen T-shirt contest, arts & crafts booths, children’s activities, auctions and more. Begins at 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. 512/272-4247 HILL COUNTRY October 3-5—FREDERICKSBURG: Oktoberfest Includes continuous entertainment, more than a dozen vendors with German and other foods, kids games and activities, and more. Downtown, Marktplatz. www.oktoberfestinfbg.com 830/997-4810 or 866/839-3378 HILL COUNTRY October 4—AUSTIN: James & the Giant Peach One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 HILL COUNTRY October 4—AUSTIN: Eliot Fisk & Angel Romero The Austin Classical Guitar Society’s 2008 International Concert series kicks off with two classical guitar masters performing. Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. www.AustinClassicalGuitar.org 512/300-2247 HILL COUNTRY October 4—BANDERA: Market Day This is a local arts & crafts fair. Bandera County Courthouse Square. www.banderabusinessassociation.com 800/364-3833 HILL COUNTRY October 4—GEORGETOWN: A Taste of Georgetown Local restaurants and caterers along with regional wineries are all in the spotlight during this culinary journey. Historic Downtown Square. www.dgagtx.com 512/868-8675 HILL COUNTRY October 4—HONDO: Methodist Church Fall Festival Includes food, cake wheel, auction items, arts & crafts, children’s games and more. 1006 16th St. E-mail: fomchoud@sbcglobal.net 830/426-2073 HILL COUNTRY October 4—JOHNSON CITY: Wild Game Dinner Begins at 5 p.m. Blanco County Show Barn. 830/833-5335 HILL COUNTRY October 4—KERRVILLE: Hill Country Grand Slam Wild Game Dinner Begins at 5 p.m. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy. 27 E. 830/257-6568 HILL COUNTRY October 4—KYLE: Market Day Features items made, grown or manufactured by hand. Musicians from Central Texas perform. Kyle Train Depot. www.kylepard.com 512/262-3939 HILL COUNTRY October 4—MARBLE FALLS: Citywide Garage Sale Offers more than 50 different garage sales in one location. Johnson Park. www.marblefalls.org 830/693-2815 HILL COUNTRY October 4—MASON: Gem of the Hill Country 10K/5K Run Applications available at the Mason County Chamber of Commerce. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY October 4—MASON: Old Yeller Days Festival Includes an Old Yeller look-alike contest, kids games, food and pioneer demonstrations. Courthouse Lawn. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY October 4—STONEWALL: Volksmarch on the LBJ Ranch This is a non-competitive walk for all ages. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 235 HILL COUNTRY October 4-5—MASON: Laredo PC 4x4 Anniversary Run Open rock crawling event includes various levels of off-roading. Katemcy Rocks Off-road Park. www.katemcyrocks.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY October 4-5—SAN MARCOS: Central Texas Seniors Golf Tournament Open to men ages 50-plus. Participants play on four courses in Seguin and San Marcos. www.toursanmarcos.com 888/200-5620 HILL COUNTRY October 4-5—WIMBERLEY: Market Day About 475 booths offer Hill Country crafts, arts, antiques, collectibles and more. Lions Field. www.shopmarketdays.com 512/847-2201 HILL COUNTRY October 4-7, 9, 11-14, 16, 18-21, 23, 25-28, 30-31—MEDINA: Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch Includes live entertainment, scarecrow building, hay maze, pumpkin painting and more. Love Creek Orchards. www.lovecreekorchards.com 800/449-0882 HILL COUNTRY October 4, 11, 18, 25—BANDERA: Cowboys on Main Features a cowboy display in front of the Bandera County Courthouse and strolling Western entertainers from 1 to 4 p.m. on Main Street. www.frontiertimesmuseum.com 800/364-3833 HILL COUNTRY October 4, 11, 18, 25—BULVERDE: Tejas Rodeo — Open Pro Rodeo, BBQ & Live Music Enjoy Texas rodeo, barbecue, live country music and dancing. Rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road. www.tejasrodeo.com 830/980-2226 HILL COUNTRY October 6—AUSTIN: The Guess Who One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 HILL COUNTRY October 9-Nov. 2—KERRVILLE: Fragments Features mixed media artwork by the creative Visions 10 Art Group. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY October 10—AUSTIN: Keiko Matsui One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 HILL COUNTRY October 10—CASTROVILLE: Friday Night Fever Enjoy an evening of cars, trucks, bikes, music and more. Houston Square. 830/931-2479 HILL COUNTRY October 10-11—BURNET: Cultural Arts Festival Includes art, music, literature, poetry and history. Nationally known artists, poets and storytellers come to Burnet. Downtown. www.bcafburnet.org 512/756-4297 HILL COUNTRY October 10-11—FISCHER: 29th Annual Wimberley Gospel Music Festival Enjoy Southern gospel, country and bluegrass. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. 8400 FM 32. www.wimberleygospelmusic.com 830/223-5308 or 210/389-6235 HILL COUNTRY October 10-11—KERRVILLE: Original Team Roping Kerr County Youth Exhibit Center, Hwy. 27 E. www.otrc.net 830/896-9016 HILL COUNTRY October 10-12—BANDERA: Eighth Annual Gathering of Friends Bring your own horses and join in the ride across scenic trails. Hill Country State Natural Area. www.hcsnap.org 800/364-3833 or 830/796-4413 HILL COUNTRY October 10-12—BOERNE: Key to the Hills Rod Run More than 500 pre-1949 street rods come from all over the country. Includes a walking poker run, casino night, food, automotive vendors, live entertainment and more. E-mail: lanne@lebcographics.com 830/755-8226 HILL COUNTRY October 10-12—CONCAN: River Region Classic www.riverregionclassic.org 830/591-1074 or 800/210-0380 HILL COUNTRY October 10-12—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Mesquite Art Festival Mesquite wood artisans showcase original mesquite art, sculpture, furniture, turnings, architectural accents, gift items, ornaments and more. www.texasmesquiteassn.org 866/839-3378 HILL COUNTRY October 10-12—GRUENE: 22nd Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest Enjoy vintner and music events, wine and food samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction. Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 HILL COUNTRY October 10-12—JOHNSON CITY: Pig Roast Includes poker run, bike show, free camping, barbecue on Saturday, and bands on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 8 a.m. Blanco County Fairgrounds. www.jcpigroast.org HILL COUNTRY October 10-12—KERRVILLE: Texas Fly Fishing & Outdoor Show Includes classes on fly fishing, paddling sports and more. Riverstar Arts & Events Park. www.tffos.com 830/459-2120 HILL COUNTRY October 11—BANDERA: Johnny Nix Memorial Bull Riding About 40 cowboys compete for the title. Mansfield Park. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 HILL COUNTRY October 11—BASTROP: Semi-annual Rabies Clinic. County Animal Shelter at 589 Cool Water Dr. (take Hwy 95 north approx 8 miles, turn right on Pershing, left on Cool Water.) 1-3pm, 512-321-2315 HILL COUNTRY October 11—BOERNE: Cibolo Celebration Annual fundraiser gala includes music, silent auction and dinner. Cibolo Nature Center. 830/249-4616 HILL COUNTRY October 11—BURNET: Fort Croghan Living Arts Festival Mingle with cowboys, Indians and frontiersmen, and enjoy activities of the past. Fort Croghan. www.burnetchamber.org 512/756-8281 HILL COUNTRY October 11—BURNET: It’s the Second Saturday Bluegrass Show Wayne Brooks and the Piney Grove Ramblers perform. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 HILL COUNTRY October 11—CANYON LAKE: Annual Shrimp Fest www.clnoonlions.com 830/899-4406 HILL COUNTRY October 11—CASTROVILLE: Castro Garden Club’s Fall Tour of Homes Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. 830/931-2262 HILL COUNTRY October 11—CASTROVILLE: Market Trail Day Features arts & crafts, woodworking, plants, clothes and more from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Houston Square. 830/538-2316 or 830/931-2161 HILL COUNTRY October 11—CASTROVILLE: Tour of Pioneer Homes Features five historic Alsatian homes built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. 830/931-2614 or 830/538-2349 HILL COUNTRY October 11—DRIPPING SPRINGS: Fall Market Day Includes arts & crafts, music, food and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Dripping Springs. 512/858-9912 HILL COUNTRY October 11—GEORGETOWN: Market Day Features arts & crafts, antiques, entertainment, festive foods and more. Downtown Georgetown. www.dgagtx.com 512/868-8675 HILL COUNTRY October 11—KERRVILLE: Rustler’s Moon Street Dance Features the acclaimed Rolling Stones tribute band, Satisfaction. Begins at 7:30 p.m. On the “star” in downtown Kerrville. www.familiesandliteracy.org 830/896-8787 HILL COUNTRY October 11—KERRVILLE: Second Saturday Art Trail See the work of incredible Hill Country artisans. Maps provided at participating galleries. Begins at Rivers Edge Gallery, 832 Water St. www.artinthehills.com 830/895-5184 HILL COUNTRY October 11—LAMPASAS: Herb & Art Festival Offers guest speakers, seminars, paintings, prints, fine art, craft items and a special children’s area. Historic Downtown Lampasas. www.lampasaschamber.org 866/556-5172 HILL COUNTRY October 11—LAMPASAS: Little Wrangler Roundup Keystone Square Museum, 303 S. Western Ave. 512/556-2224 HILL COUNTRY October 11—WIMBERLEY: Blessing of the Animals Bring the pets and family. Includes vendor booths, family activities and more. The EmilyAnn Theatre. www.emilyann.org 512/847-6969 HILL COUNTRY October 11-12—BOERNE: Market Days Dozens of vendors offer arts & crafts, antiques, unusual items and food. Main Plaza. www.mainstreetinboerne.com 830/249-5530 or 210/844-8193 HILL COUNTRY October 11-12—JONESTOWN: Oktoberfest Features classic cars, high quality local arts & crafts show and sale, food, drink, and a music festival with some of the best Austin and Hill Country musicians. Jones Brothers Park on Lake Travis. www.jonestown.org 512/267-3243 HILL COUNTRY October 11-12, 18, 25-26—BURNET: Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Trip Reservations required. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 HILL COUNTRY October 11, 25—AUSTIN: Changing Faces of Onion Creek: Nature Hike McKinney Falls State Park. 512/243-1643 HILL COUNTRY October 12—CASTROVILLE: Moye Heritage Day Includes food, music, fellowship, handmade arts & crafts, children’s events, silent auction and more. Moye Retreat Center, 600 London St. E-mail: moyecenter@CDPTexas.org HILL COUNTRY October 12—DRIPPING SPRINGS: Annual Empty Bowl Project Purchase a gourmet bowl of soup, listen to live music and participate in the silent auction. Sunset Canyon Pottery, 4002 E. Hwy. 290. www.sunsetcanyonpottery.com 512/894-0938 HILL COUNTRY October 12—GRUENE: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist Gruene Hall. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 HILL COUNTRY October 12—KERRVILLE: San Antonio Symphony Part of the special Silver Anniversary celebration. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. www.kpas.org 830/896-9393 HILL COUNTRY October 12, 26—SPRING BRANCH: Bird Walk & Talk Begins at 8:30 a.m. Honey Creek State Natural Area. 830/438-2656 HILL COUNTRY October 15-19—KERRVILLE: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Artists’ Sale Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY October 15-Nov. 10—COMFORT: Scarecrow Invasion Comfort is filled with clever scarecrow creations to celebrate autumn. Townwide and Countryside. www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com 830/995-3131 HILL COUNTRY October 16-19—BRACKETTVILLE: Fall Trail Ride Includes ride, Western Fandango, cowboy supper and entertainment. Alamo Village. www.alamovillage.com 830/563-2580 HILL COUNTRY October 16-19—KYLE: Kyle Fair & Music Festival Offers a free live music festival with a carnival full of rides and amusements, barbecue cook-off, parade, 5K run, Miss Kyle Pageant, KidZone, plenty of arts & crafts and food vendors, Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament and more. Gregg-Clarke Park. www.kylefair.com HILL COUNTRY October 16-23—AUSTIN: 15th Annual Austin Film Festival Features a four-day conference, eight days of films and parties, and one-of-a-kind networking opportunities for filmmakers and screenwriters. Downtown Austin & surrounding areas. www.austinfilmfestival.com 512/478-4795 or 800/310-3378 HILL COUNTRY October 16-Nov. 1—KERRVILLE: All Kerrville Radio Show This show, set in the 1940s, is patriotic and unapologetically nostalgic. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.caillouxtheater.com 830/896-9393 or 830/896-5727 HILL COUNTRY October 17-18—LAMPASAS: Historic Firehouse Run Biker Rally Check in begins at 6 p.m. Friday. Saturday activities include a historic firehouse tour of Lampasas County, motorcycle parade, live music and a barbecue dinner. www.lampasaschamber.org 866/556-5172 HILL COUNTRY October 17-19—AUSTIN: Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival Guided walks, talks and tips are provided, as well as plenty of activities for the kids. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin. www.wildflower.org 512/232-0100 HILL COUNTRY October 17-19—BANDERA: Annual Quilt Show Show features quilts of all types including antiques and quilted garments. Silver Sage Senior Center. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 HILL COUNTRY October 17-19—BOERNE: Fall Festival of Arts & Music Includes art exhibits, art sales, live music, food and more. Downtown Historic Boerne. www.ciboloarts.org 210/507-5053 HILL COUNTRY October 17-19—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Offers more than 350 vendors, antiques, music and more. Hwy. 290 E., across from Wildseed Farms. www.fbgtradedays.com 210/846-4094 HILL COUNTRY October 17-19—LLANO: Fourth Annual Chuck-Wagon Cook-Off Features authentic chuck-wagon cooking, poetry, music, and a cowboy church on Sunday. Badu Park/Courthouse Square. www.llanochuckwagoncookoff.com 325/247-4265 or 325/247-2589 HILL COUNTRY October 17-19—MASON: Oktoberfisch Fly-fishing festival on the Llano River. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY October 18—ANDICE: Andice Crafters Fair Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FM 970 by the Andice General Store. 254/793-2565 HILL COUNTRY October 18—AUSTIN: The Brew-B-Q Sample beers from Austin and regional brewers, eat barbecue from Central Texas’ great restaurants, and listen to live music. www.roadwayevents.com HILL COUNTRY October 18—BLANCO: Market Day Features arts & crafts, plants, food and more. Old Blanco County Courthouse, 301 Main St. www.historicblanco.org 830/833-2211 HILL COUNTRY October 18—BOERNE: Dominion Rotary Wild West Day Includes Western entertainment, live music and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enchanted Springs Ranch. www.enchantedspringsranch.com 800/640-5917 or 830/249-8222 HILL COUNTRY October 18—BURNET: Market Day Includes food, crafts and antiques. Downtown Burnet Square. www.burnetchamber.org 512/756-4297 HILL COUNTRY October 18—DRIPPING SPRINGS: 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off Includes salsa, chili and pumpkin-carving contests, plus live and silent auctions and a cake walk. Sports & Recreation Park, 27148 RR 12. 512/858-7725 HILL COUNTRY October 18—HUTTO: 5K Fun Run Stampede Scheduled race time is 8 a.m. Runner packets may be picked up at the Parks and Recreation Department or runners may register Saturday before the race. 512/759-4000 HILL COUNTRY October 18—HUTTO: Olde Tyme Days Includes a parade, children’s carnival, car show, silent auction, arts & crafts, vendor booths, music, street dance and more. Begins at 9 a.m. Downtown Hutto. www.hutto.org 512/759-4400 HILL COUNTRY October 18—LLANO: Heritage Festival Includes music, living history, re-enactments, food, arts & crafts, antiques and collectibles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Around the historic Llano County Courthouse Square. www.llanochamber.com 325/247-5354 or 325/247-4158 HILL COUNTRY October 18—ROUND ROCK: Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour Cyclists can select 10-, 25-, 40-, 50- or 100-mile loop courses or a 100K through Williamson County. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Routes start and end at Old Settlers Park. www.outlawtrail100.com 512/218-5540 HILL COUNTRY October 18—SPRING BRANCH: Birds of a Feather Visit the park for an up-close look at the world of birds through bird banding. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-2656 HILL COUNTRY October 18—WIMBERLEY: Communitywide Garage Sale Shop dozens of garage sales under one roof. Pavilion at Lions Field, 601 CR 2325. www.wimberley.org 512/847-2201 HILL COUNTRY October 18-19—AUSTIN: Citywide Garage Sale More than 120 exhibitors from Texas and the Southwest. Palmer Events Center. www.citywidegaragesale.com 512/441-2828 HILL COUNTRY October 18-19—BANDERA: Quilt Show presented by Gone Quiltin's Boots & Blocks Quilt Club in conjunction with Noah's Ark Daycare Center. All proceeds to benefit Noah's Ark. Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm. email tammy@gonequiltin.com or 830-796-4360 HILL COUNTRY October 18-19—COMFORT: Comfort Village Fall Antique Show Features Americana antiques. Comfort Park. www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com 830/995-3131 HILL COUNTRY October 18-19—FREDERICKSBURG: 13th Annual Lone Star Gourd Festival Competition exhibition features growers, crafting and fine art. Variety of items, including baskets, birdhouses, bowls, jewelry, purses and fine arts, available for sale. Includes classes, demonstrations and more. Gillespie County Fairgrounds. www.texasgourdsociety.org 806/523-9092 HILL COUNTRY October 18-19—FREDERICKSBURG: Monarch Butterfly Celebration This is an annual tagging of Monarch butterflies for the Southern migration. Wildseed Farms. www.wildseedfarms.com 830/990-8080 HILL COUNTRY October 18-19—GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods. www.gruenemarketdays.com 830/832-1721 HILL COUNTRY October 20—CEDAR PARK: Golf Tournament Includes 11 a.m. lunch and 1 p.m. shotgun start. Twin Creeks Country Club. E-mail: parks@cedarparktx.us 512/401-5500 HILL COUNTRY October 20-31—CASTROVILLE: Pumpkin Patch MV Methodist Church, 1108 Country Lane. 830/931-3533 HILL COUNTRY October 23-25—INGRAM: Imaginations Gone Wild Includes auctions and more. Hill Country Arts Foundation. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5121 or 800/459-HCAF HILL COUNTRY October 23-Dec. 6—KERRVILLE: Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show This is an annual statewide competition of custom furniture makers. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 HILL COUNTRY October 24—HONDO: Cruisin’ God’s Country Includes Guitar Hero Challenge, car rally, shopping, food, drink and ’50s music. 18th Street. www.hondochamber.com 830/426-3037 HILL COUNTRY October 24-25—LIBERTY HILL: Liberty Hill United Methodist Church Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Features arts & crafts, pumpkin patch, pony rides, train rides, children’s activities, music, and auctions. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 101 Church St. www.lhumctx.org 512/577-5706 HILL COUNTRY October 24-26—AUSTIN: Gem Capers 2008 Includes jewelry, beads, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, spheres and lapidary equipment with more than 30 vendors. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. www.gemcapers.com 512/458-9546 HILL COUNTRY October 24-26—CONCAN: Fall Fly Fishing Fest E-mail: info@thcrr.com • www.thcrr.com 830/591-1074 or 800/210-0380 HILL COUNTRY October 24-26—KERRVILLE: Kerr County Fair This is an old-fashioned county fair with a carnival, midway, bull riding, chili cook-off, talent contest, dance, live entertainment and more. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3805 Hwy. 27E. www.kerrcountyfair.com 830/257-7704 HILL COUNTRY October 25—AUSTIN: New Growers Seminar, Exhibit & Plant Sale Lectures include light, water, air, temperature, growing medium, fertilizing, pests and diseases. Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road. www.hotos.org 512/477-8672 HILL COUNTRY October 25—BOERNE: Harvest Moon Celebration Enjoy Celtic music, bird of prey demonstrations, strolling magician, scarecrow contest, pie-eating contest, campfire stories, astrology readings, henna tattoos, arts & crafts and more. Boerne Visitors Center. www.visitboerne.org 830/249-7277 HILL COUNTRY October 25—BRADY: Live Oak Trade Day Includes unique arts & crafts, live entertainment, contests and more. 2800 S. US. 87. E-mail: bderrick@cebridge.net 325/456-5130 HILL COUNTRY October 25—CANYON LAKE: CRRC Market Days Arts & crafts, collectibles and food are showcased by more than 100 vendors. CRRC Rec Center. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org 830/964-3003 HILL COUNTRY October 25—FREDERICKSBURG: Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest Includes chef demonstrations, Gargantuan Great Grape Toss, auction, art and lively entertainment. Special events include Friday Best of Chefs, Saturday Patron Party and Sunday brunch. www.fbgfoodandwinefest.com 866/839-3378 HILL COUNTRY October 25—KERRVILLE: Kerr County Market Day Shop handmade arts & crafts, homegrown plants and produce. Kerr County Courthouse. www.kerrmarketdays.org 830/895-7962 HILL COUNTRY October 25—KYLE: Halloween Carnival Includes carnival games, costume contest, haunted house and more. City Square Park. www.cityofkyle.com 512/262-3939 HILL COUNTRY October 25—MASON: Third Annual Starving Artist Sidewalk Show Local artists set up along the square from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mason Square. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 HILL COUNTRY October 25-26—BOERNE: Key to the Hills Antique Show Features some of the finest antique dealers in the Southwest. Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.boerne.org 830/249-8000 HILL COUNTRY October 25-26—GRUENE: 16th Annual Texas Clay Festival Respected potters and sculptors from around Texas display and sell wares, and they demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on activities are available for children. www.texasclayfestival.com 830/629-7975 HILL COUNTRY October 25-26—ROUND ROCK: A Sami Show This is an arts, crafts and home decor marketplace. Dell Diamond. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 HILL COUNTRY October 26—AUSTIN: Goblins in the Garden Explore the Spider’s Lair, the Haunted Tower and all manner of spooky sites. Enjoy face painting, pumpkin painting and candy stations. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin. www.wildflower.org 512/232-0100 HILL COUNTRY October 26—SPRING BRANCH: Halloween in the Park Children and parents can walk down a wooded path lit by candlelight and lanterns while being greeted by costumed characters with candy treats along the way. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-2656 HILL COUNTRY October 28—MASON: Country Opry Features Tommy Kent. Odeon Theater. www.heartoftexascountry.com 325/247-5354 HILL COUNTRY October 30—HUTTO: Treats on East Street Enjoy the spooky spirit of downtown Hutto and come out for free candy and refreshments. Begins at 7 p.m. 512/759-4400 HILL COUNTRY October 30-Nov. 2—DEVINE: Fall Festival Enjoy a lively carnival, “have a good time parade,” arts & crafts show, 5K walk/run, tractor pull, avocado cooking contest, live entertainment all afternoon and a street dance. 200 E. Hondo. www.devinecoc.org 830/663-2739 HILL COUNTRY October 30-Dec. 20—INGRAM: Hide & Horn Art exhibition features native wildlife of the Hill Country. Hill Country Arts Foundation. www.hcaf.com 830/367-5120 or 800/459-HCAF HILL COUNTRY October 31—AUSTIN: Halloween on Sixth Street Thousands of costumed revelers make this one of the country’s largest Halloween celebrations. www.6street.com HILL COUNTRY October 31—BANDERA: 46th Annual Hunters Barbecue & Outdoor Expo Includes barbecue, exhibits, children’s activities, entertainment and more. Mansfield Park Show Barn. www.banderahuntersbbq.com 830/796-3280 HILL COUNTRY October 31—CASTROVILLE: Masquerade Ball Wear a costume or mask and enjoy an evening of food and music. Mary Gray Event Center, 501 Madrid. 830/538-2218 HILL COUNTRY October 31—NEW BRAUNFELS: Tours of Conservation Plaza Visit yesteryear at this restored German Village. 1300 Church Hill Drive. 830/629-2943 HILL COUNTRY October 31—OZONA: Halloween Carnival on the Square Enjoy lots of carnival games and “trunk or treating.” Ozona Town Square. E-mail: ddlott2@yahoo.com 325/392-2710 HILL COUNTRY October 31—TAYLOR: Halloween Spooktacular Includes kids games and activities, costume contest, scary movies, entertainment, Spook Houses and more. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Main Street in Historic Downtown Taylor. www.ci.taylor.tx.us 512/352-5448 or 512/352-3463 HILL COUNTRY October 31-Nov. 2—LLANO: Confederate Reunion & Cotillion www.llanochamber.com 325/247-5354 HILL COUNTRY October 31-Nov. 9—NEW BRAUNFELS: Ferdinand Lindheimer Home Tour Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Ferdinand Lindheimer Home. www.nbconservation.org 830/629-2943 HILL COUNTRY October 31-Nov. 9—NEW BRAUNFELS: Wurstfest Offers a celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas family fun. Wurstfest Grounds. www.wurstfest.com 800/221-4369 HILL COUNTRY back to top

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