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Hill Country: April - May April April 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29—VANDERPOOL: Walking Bird Tour Walk down trails with experienced birders to identify birds in their natural setting. Begins at 8:30 a.m. Lost Maples State Natural Area. 830/966-3413 Hill Country April 1-30—MASON: Bluebonnet Country Driving Tours Maps are available at the Mason Chamber of Commerce. (Began Mar. 1.) www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 Hill Country April 1-May 31—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Hill Country Wildflower Trail (Began Mar. 1.) www.tex-fest.com 866/839-3378 Hill Country April 1-Jun. 1—AUSTIN: Texas Wildflower Season (Began Mar. 15.) www.wildflower.org 512/232-0100 Hill Country April 3—AUSTIN: Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble American Tapestry Begins at 8 p.m. Hope Presbyterian Church, 11512 Olson Drive. www.chorusaustin.org 512/719-3300 Hill Country April 3, 5-6, 10, 19, 27—BURNET: Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Tour Take a guided tour and see many of the unique geological and natural features. Reservations required. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 Hill Country April 3-6—AUSTIN: Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Brings together the best high school, college and professional athletes from Texas, the United States and the world. Mike A. Myers Stadium, University of Texas Campus. www.texassports.com 800/687-8379 Hill Country April 3-19—KERRVILLE: You Can’t Take It with You Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.caillouxtheater.com 830/896-9393 Hill Country April 3-20—MARBLE FALLS: I Do, I Do The show begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day and traces their life together over a period of 50 years until the day they leave their house to the next pair of newlyweds. Hill Country Community Theatre. www.hcct.org 830/798-8944 Hill Country April 4—HELOTES: Teamability Two-Step with Tish Hinojosa. Silent Auction at 6:30 pm followed by Dinner, Live Music and Dancing until 11:00 pm at Pedrotti's North Wind Ranch on FM 1560N. Proceeds benefiting Teamability services for children with severe multiple disabilities. www.teamability.org or call (210) 733-9050 Hill Country April 4-5—MASON: Old Yeller Theatrical Presentation Mason High School Auditorium. E-mail: masontexas@verizon.net • www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 Hill Country April 4-5—UVALDE: Fifth Annual Fort Inge Living History Days 830/278-2016 Hill Country April 4-6—AUSTIN: Urban Music Festival Features live music from renowned blues, soul, hip-hop and R&B artists, as well as social activities. Auditorium Shores. www.urbanmusicfest.com 512/314-5433 Hill Country April 4-6—MARBLE FALLS: Highland Lakes Fine Art & Wine Festival Stroll the street looking at some of the finest art from masters around the world while enjoying soft music in the background, and partake of some of the wines made locally and abroad. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historical District of Marble Falls, 201 W. Main St. www.thunderbirdartists.com 480/837-5637 or 480/837-2355 Hill Country April 4, 6—AUSTIN: Minneapolis Guitar Quartet www.austinsymphony.org 512/476-6064 Hill Country April 4-6, 11-13—FREDERICKSBURG: Wine & Wildflowers Trail Enjoy the Texas Wine Country and lovely wildflowers. Includes special events, tastings, tours, food and entertainment. www.texaswinetrail.com Hill Country April 4-27—FREDERICKSBURG: Rockbox Theater Professional entertainers present costumed and choreographed shows full of comedy and music. Performances are Friday through Sunday. Rockbox Theater, 109 N. Llano. www.rockboxtheater.com 866/349-6688 Hill Country April 5—AUSTIN: Louisiana Swamp Thing & Crawfish Festival Features the best in Louisiana cuisine. Enjoy dancers, beads, tokens and more. Music includes Cajun, zydeco, funk, brass bands, blues, rock and jazz. MLK and Congress. www.roadwayevents.com 512/441-9015 Hill Country April 5—BANDERA: Market Day Arts & crafts show. Bandera County Courthouse Square. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 Hill Country April 5—BARTLETT: Town Wide Garage Sale www.bartlettchamberofcommerce.org 254/527-4141 Hill Country April 5—BOERNE: Cibolo Wilderness Native Plant Sale Includes trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses that thrive in the difficult Texas climate and soil conditions. Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.cibolo.org 830/249-8240 Hill Country April 5—COMFORT: Market Day in the Park Enjoy a day filled with arts & crafts booths, antiques, flea market treasures, family fun, food and musical entertainment. www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com 830/995-3131 Hill Country April 5—ELDORADO: Idiotarod/April Foolishness/Chili Cook-Off/Open Mike E-mail: eoboc@hotmail.com 325/853-3678 Hill Country April 5—KYLE: Market Day Area artisans and farmers gather to sell their goods. On Front Street between City Hall and the Train Depot. www.cityofkyle.com 512/262-3939 Hill Country April 5—LAMPASAS: Blooming Fest Includes arts & crafts vendors, springtime gardening, flowers, fruits and vegetables, gardening accessories and food. www.lampasaschamber.org 512/556-5172 Hill Country April 5—NEW BRAUNFELS: Quartetto Gelato Begins at 7:30 p.m. Brauntex Theatre. www.quartettogelato.com 830/627-0808 Hill Country April 5—SPRING BRANCH: Flights of Fancy: Butterflies of the Hill Country Learn about the natural history and identification of butterflies found in the area, what kinds of plants attract them and then head outdoors with Park Interpreter Craig Hensley. Reservations required. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-7653 or 830/438-2656 Hill Country April 5—TAYLOR: Jimmy Heap & the Melody Masters Come hear this group, which recorded 50 singles for Capital Records. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Taylor SPJST Lodge. 615/948-7171 or 512/365-6552 Hill Country April 5-6—FREDERICKSBURG: FoGCCS Open House & Benefit Meal Enjoy open houses at four historical former country schools. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, a chicken barbecue benefit meal is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.historicschools.org 830/997-8655 or 830/685-3321 Hill Country April 5-6—HONDO: Shooting Star Museum Bluebonnet Walk E-mail: hondochamber@sbcglobal.net • www.hondochamber.com 830/931-3837 Hill Country April 5-6—TAYLOR: 36th Annual National Rattlesnake Sacking Championship Murphy Park Pavilion. www.taylorjaycees.org 512/801-9810 or 512/275-6196 Hill Country April 5, 12, 19, 26—BANDERA: Cowboys on Main Includes a Western display in front of the Bandera County Courthouse with strolling musicians on Bandera’s Main Street from 1 to 4 p.m. E-mail: growthr@texas.net • www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 Hill Country April 5-20—FREDERICKSBURG: Wildflower Celebration More than 200 acres of flower fields are in bloom. Includes a farm store, nursery, walking trail, Butterfly Haus and Trial Gardens. Wildseed Farms. www.wildseedfarms.com 830/990-8080 Hill Country April 6—AUSTIN: Austin Ice Cream Festival Harkens back to a time when ice cream trucks roamed the streets and running through sprinklers was an art form. Includes games, activities, contests and live entertainment. Waterloo Park, 1301 Trinity. www.roadwayevents.com 512/441-9015 Hill Country April 6—AUSTIN: Gabriela Montero One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country April 6—AUSTIN: The Grind Extreme Sports & Music Festival Professional wake boarders compete. Includes live music by more than six alternative rock bands, food, graphite artist exhibits, custom boat accessories by numerous vendors, wakeboard accessories, wakeboard instructional sessions, showcase of the latest wakeboard boats and more. MLK and Congress. www.roadwayevents.com 512/441-9015 Hill Country April 10-13—AUSTIN: Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival The best Texas chefs and wineries pair culinary creations and fruits of the vine at a variety of venues ranging from an exotic game ranch to an outdoor festival in the park. Four Seasons Hotel Austin, The Driskill Hotel and other locations. www.texaswineandfood.org 512/249-6300 Hill Country April 11—CASTROVILLE: Friday Night Fever includes cars, trucks, classic cars, ’50s and ’60s music, food and fun. 830/931-2479 Hill Country April 11—FREDERICKSBURG: One Horse Gallery grand opening. 405 E. Main Street, cattycorner to the Nimitz Museum. 4pm. Hill Country April 11-12—KERRVILLE: Original Team Roping Association Enjoy watching cowboys competing in this popular event. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center. 806/499-3584 Hill Country April 11-12—STONEWALL: Texas Book Festival at the LBJ Ranch Authors, educators and book aficionados gather for lectures and book signings focusing on LBJ’s educational legacy and the significance of the 1960s. LBJ Ranch. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 244 Hill Country April 11-13—BURNET: 25th Annual Burnet Bluebonnet Festival Features more than 200 arts & crafts vendors, weiner dog races, demolition derby, parade, carnival, car show, pageant, live music and street dance. Burnet Downtown Square. E-mail: info@burnetchamber.org • www.burnetchamber.org 512/756-4297 Hill Country April 12—AUSTIN: From Russia with Love Join the Austin Symphonic Band for an evening of popular and classical music by some of the greatest Russian composers. Begins at 8 p.m. Regan High School Performing Arts Center, 7104 Berkman Drive. www.asband.org 512/345-7420 Hill Country April 12—BURNET: It’s the Second Saturday Bluegrass Show Wayne Brooks and the Piney Grove Ramblers perform. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 Hill Country April 12—CONCAN: Second Annual Frio River Shoot Out www.uvalde.org 830/278-3361 Hill Country April 12—ELDORADO: Campfire Dinner Theatre with Steve Smith E-mail: eoboc@hotmail.com 325/853-3678 Hill Country April 12—GEORGETOWN: Market Days Features arts & crafts, antiques, festive foods and more. Historic Downtown Georgetown. www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.com 512/868-8675 Hill Country April 12—LLANO: Tribute to Merle Haggard with Marty Haggard at the Lan-Tex Theater downtown Llano on the Square. Tracy Pitcox is the MC of the show. Features the Llano Country Opry band and cast. Traditional Country Music at it's best. For tickets and information call 325-247-5354. April 12—MARBLE FALLS: Children’s Day in the Park Enjoy food and activities for children of all ages. Johnson Park. www.marblefalls.org 800/759-8178 Hill Country April 12—NEW BRAUNFELS: Kindermasken Parade Historic children’s costumed walking parade dates back to the founding of New Braunfels. Children must be in costume and accompanied by an adult. Parade begins at 10 a.m. www.nbheritagevillage.com 830/629-6504 Hill Country April 12—SPRING BRANCH: Birds of the Hill Country Learn how to identify local birds as well as their natural history and status in the Hill Country. Begins at 7 a.m. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-2656 Hill Country April 12-13—AUSTIN: Art City Austin Features more than 200 national artists, top local restaurants, two music stages and hands-on activities for children. This is formerly the Austin Fine Arts Festival. Downtown Austin at Lady Bird Lake. www.austinfineartsfestival.org 512/458-6073 Hill Country April 12-13—BOERNE: Market Days Includes dozens of vendors from all over Texas, arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items and great food. Main Plaza. www.mainstreetinboerne.com 830/249-5530 Hill Country April 12-13—BOERNE: Parade of Artists Enjoy a self-guided art tour of more than a dozen studios and galleries in and around Boerne. www.boerneart.com 830/816-1796 Hill Country April 12-13—NEW BRAUNFELS: Folkfest Features living history demonstrations, early craft demonstrations, children’s activities, ethnic food, music and entertainment. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Heritage Village, 1370 Church Hill Drive. www.nbheritagevillage.com 830/629-6504 Hill Country April 12, 26—BRACKETTVILLE: Bat Flights at Stuart Bat Cave Watch an estimated 500,000 bats emerge from the cave in the evening. A program is held regarding bats, the environment and the resources of the park. Call for times. Reservations required. Kickapoo Cavern State Park. 830/563-2342 Hill Country April 13—GRUENE: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist Serves up awe-inspiring music with a mouth-watering buffet. Gruene Hall. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 Hill Country April 13—LAMPASAS: Chamber Golf Classic Hancock Park Municipal Golf Course. www.lampasaschamber.org 512/556-5172 Hill Country April 17—OZONA: Travelin’ Thru Texas Standard Flower Show Presented annually by the Ozona Garden Club. Crockett County Civic Center. 325/392-2295 Hill Country April 17-20—DRIFTWOOD: Old Settler’s Music Festival Features Grammy-winning Americana music, arts & crafts, camping, food concessions and more. Children’s activities include a youth talent competition, petting zoo, monster slide, moonwalk, stilt walking, doll making, face painting and more. Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, FM 1826. www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org 512/346-0999 ext. 3 Hill Country April 17-Aug. 3—AUSTIN: Inside El Salvador Exhibition features 67 black-and-white photographs that depict those directly involved in the conflict, as well as the impact on the civilian population. The Ransom Center. www.hrc.utexas.edu 512/471-8944 Hill Country April 18—AUSTIN: Acoustic Alchemy One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country April 18-19—LLANO: Crawfish Open Hill Country April 18-19—UVALDE: Relay for Life Hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Honey Bowl Stadium. 830/591-3913 or 830/486-0636 Hill Country April 18-20—BANDERA: Spring Fling Features area musicians and special events. 11th Street Cowboy Bar, 307 11th St. www.banderacowboycapital.com 830/796-4849 Hill Country April 18-20—DRIPPING SPRINGS: Founders Day Festival Includes a carnival, more than 120 arts & crafts vendors, cook-off, washer-pitching contest, food, free live music and street dances, and a kids talent show. Festival kicks off with a Friday evening parade. Mercer Street. www.foundersdayfestival.com 512/858-4725 or 512/894-0489 Hill Country April 18-20—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Shop more than 350 vendors, six barns and acres of antiques. Hwy. 290 E. www.fbgtradedays.com 830/990-4900 or 210/846-4094 Hill Country April 18-26—AUSTIN: Bizet’s Carmen Bizet’s operatic masterpiece features a mystical score and tells the tale of a tragic lovers’ triangle. The Long Center for Performing Arts. www.austinlyricopera.org 512/472-5927 Hill Country April 19—AUSTIN: Grisha! (Russia) This flamenco and classical guitarist is spectacular. Begins at 8 p.m. Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. www.austinclassicalguitar.org 512/300-ACGS Hill Country April 19—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 April 19—BOERNE: Antique Tractor Show & Pull Includes a tractor parade, tractor pull, home baked pie contest and live music. Agricultural Heritage Museum. www.agmuseum.org 830/249-6007 Hill Country April 19—BURNET: Texas Time Machine An 1850s-style Plainsman will be camping on the playground and giving ongoing living history demonstrations. See black powder rifles, period cooking and survival skills displayed throughout the day. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 Hill Country April 19—HONDO: Old Iron Trail Ride Antique or older model tractors (prior to 1970) traveling at least 10 miles per hour meet in Hondo and travel to Devine and back. Starts at the Hondo Livestock Auction. www.hondochamber.com 830/426-3037 Hill Country April 19—MASON: Republican Women’s Home Tour Visit six homes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. E-mail: masontexas@verizon.net • www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 Hill Country April 19—SPRING BRANCH: Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country Join Park Interpreter Craig Hensley for this half-day workshop on the identification and natural history of the wildflowers that grow so profusely in the Texas Hill Country. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-7653 or 830/438-2656 Hill Country April 19—WIMBERLEY: Butterfly Festival See a live release of hundreds of butterflies. Includes a Commemorative Air Force fly-over, butterfly art show, live music, children’s activities, live and silent auction, and more. EmilyAnn Theatre. E-mail: info@emilyann.org • www.emilyann.org 512/847-6969 Hill Country April 19-20—AUSTIN: Austin Reggae Festival A message of peace and non-violent change couples with world music, arts & crafts, and ethnic food. Auditorium Shores. www.austinreggaefest.com 512/791-0222 Hill Country April 19-20—BOERNE: Annual Texas Corvette Association Open Car Show Features lots of incredible cars with something for everyone. Includes music, food vendors, a silent auction and more. Main Plaza. www.texas-corvette-association.org 210/226-5386 Hill Country April 19-20—GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days Features uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. www.gruenemarketdays.com 830/832-1721 Hill Country April 19-20—STONEWALL: LBJ Ranch Cycling Weekend in Observance of National Park Week LBJ Ranch. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 231 Hill Country April 20—AUSTIN: Leon Russell One World Theatre. E-mail: info@oneworldtheatre.org • www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country April 20-26—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Woodcarvers Guild Spring Roundup Features six days of classes. Gillespie County Fairgrounds. www.texaswoodcarversguild.com 979/798-2378 Hill Country April 22-27—CONCAN: Ninth Annual Nature Quest Spring Session www.thcrr.com 800/210-0380 Hill Country April 24-26—KERRVILLE: Kerrville Senior Games Features competitive sports and table games for entrants ages 50-plus. Various locations. www.kerrvilleseniorgames.com 830/896-4263 Hill Country April 25-27—SAN MARCOS: Central Texas Golf Fest Amateur golf event offers three days of golf and three nights of entertainment. www.sanmarcoscharms.com 888/200-5620 Hill Country April 26—AUSTIN: An Open Blossom (Conspirare Children’s Choir) The children’s choir performs a glittering array of works based on beautiful images derived from stories and poems. Begins at 7 p.m. St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. www.conspirare.org 512/476-5775 Hill Country April 26—AUSTIN: Eeyore’s Birthday Party This former picnic has evolved into an annual festival filled with colorful costumes, drum circles, live music, games and contests. Pease Park. www.eeyores.sexton.com 512/448-5160 Hill Country April 26—BANDERA: Rodeo Enjoy bull riding and favorite rodeo events. Includes a calf scramble and mutton busting. Twin Elm Guest Ranch. www.twinelmranch.com 830/796-3628 Hill Country April 26—BLANCO: Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society GALA 830/833-2211 Hill Country April 26—FREDERICKSBURG: Annual Scholarship Fest Includes a cook-off, silent and live auctions, barbecue and more. 530 Fair Drive. www.gillespiefair.com 830/997-2359 Hill Country April 26—GOLDTHWAITE: Annual BBQ Goat Cook-Off Includes the barbecue goat cook-off, arts & crafts, car show and live entertainment. Goldthwaite City Park and Courthouse Square. www.goldthwaite.biz 325/648-3619 Hill Country April 26—LAMPASAS: Citywide Garage Sale 512/556-5434 Hill Country April 26—MARBLE FALLS: Citywide Garage Sale Offers more than 50 different garage sales in one location from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Johnson Park. www.marblefalls.org 800/759-8178 Hill Country April 26—MASON: Mason AJRA Rodeo Fort Mason City Park Arena. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5883 Hill Country April 26—MASON: Relay for Life Mason High School Track Field. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 Hill Country April 26—NEW BRAUNFELS: Man 1, Bank 0 Patrick Combs tells the story of how he deposited a $95,093.35 junk-mail check marked “non-negotiable” and started a staggering and funny David vs. Goliath-like adventure that continues today. Brauntex Theatre. www.man1bank0.com 830/627-0808 Hill Country April 26—NEW BRAUNFELS: 21st Annual Model Train & Memorabilia Show/Sale Consists of operating model train layouts, vendor sales tables of modern railroad equipment, and railroad memorabilia. New Braunfels Civic Center. www.nbhrmsmuseum.org 830/627-2447 Hill Country April 26—STONEWALL: LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour Enjoy a day of riding and friendship in the scenic Hill Country of Central Texas to celebrate the “Can-Do Spirit” of the 36th president. Preregistration required. LBJ Ranch. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 231 Hill Country April 26—UVALDE: Classic Cars 830/278-4676, 830/591-8496 or 830/278-4000 Hill Country April 26-27—BUDA: Buda County Fair & Wiener Dog Races Includes sanctioned barbecue and chili cook-offs, arts & crafts, kids games, live entertainment, Saturday night dance followed by fireworks, bake-off on Sunday, Wiener dog races and more. Buda City Park. www.budalions.com 512/312-1685 Hill Country April 26-27—GEORGETOWN: Red Poppy Festival Marks the coming of spring and the arrival of Georgetown’s colorful springtime visitor — the red poppy flower. www.redpoppyfestival.com 800/436-8696 Hill Country April 27—AUSTIN: A. Mozart Fest Piano Concert Pianist William Doppmann performs a program of Mozart’s Adagio in B Minor, Schubert’s Sonata in B-flat, and Liszt’s Sonata for Piano. First Baptist Church, 901 Trinity St. www.amozartfest.org 512/371-7217 Hill Country April 27—BULVERDE: Annual Spring Chicken Festival Includes chicken dinner, arts & craft show, and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bulverde Community Center, 1747 E. Ammann Road. E-mail: cindycross17@satx.rr.com 210/535-8650 Hill Country April 29—AUSTIN: Hugh Masekela One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country May May 1, 3-4, 17-18, 22, 24-25, 29, 31—BURNET: Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Tour Reservations required. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 Hill Country May 1-11—KERRVILLE: World Cup USA Shooting This is an international shotgun competition. Hill Country Shooting Sports Center. www.hillcountryshootingsports.com 830/995-4504 Hill Country May 1-18—BULVERDE: Defiance Set on a Marine Corps base, two officers — one black and one white — are set on a collision course over race, women and the high cost of doing the right things. S.T.A.G.E. 830/438-2339 Hill Country May 1-31—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Hill Country Wildflower Trail (Began Mar. 1.) www.tex-fest.com 866/839-3378 Hill Country May 1-31—MASON: Wildflower Country Driving Tours Maps are available at the Mason Chamber of Commerce. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5758 Hill Country May 1-Jun. 1—AUSTIN: Texas Wildflower Season (Began Mar. 15.) www.wildflower.org 512/232-0100 Hill Country May 2—NEW BRAUNFELS: Masked Marvels & Wondertales Features handcrafted masks, original stories of courage and wonder, outlandish stilt-dancing and physical repertoire. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Brauntex Theatre. www.brauntex.org 830/627-0808 Hill Country May 2—WIMBERLEY: Starlight Symphony Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. EmilyAnn Theatre. E-mail: info@emilyann.org • www.emilyann.org 512/847-6969 Hill Country May 2-3—SAN MARCOS: Cinco de Mayo Texans compete for the coveted State Menudo Champion title. Features exciting live music, arts & crafts, and a downtown parade. San Marcos Plaza. www.sanmarcoscharms.com 888/200-5620 Hill Country May 2-4—LUCKENBACH: Hill Country Run Includes food, bike games, hill country road trip, great music line-up, cowboy breakfast, Sunday service and more. www.hillcountryrun.com 866/839-3378 Hill Country May 2, 9, 16, 30—BANDERA: Rodeo Enjoy the thrill of bull riding and favorite rodeo events. Includes a calf scramble and mutton busting for children. Twin Elm Guest Ranch. www.twinelmranch.com 830/796-3628 Hill Country May 2-31—FREDERICKSBURG: Rockbox Theater Presents costumed and choreographed shows from the golden era of rock ’n’ roll. Performances are Friday through Sunday. 109 N. Llano. www.rockboxtheater.com 866/349-6688 Hill Country May 3—BANDERA: Market Day Arts & crafts show is held on the Bandera County Courthouse Square. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 Hill Country May 3—KYLE: Market Day Artisans and farmers from around the area gather to sell their goods. On Front Street between City Hall and the Train Depot. E-mail: parks@cityofkyle.com • www.cityofkyle.com 512/262-3939 Hill Country May 3—LAMPASAS: Art in the Park 2008 Five artists are selected in a jurying process to locate their sculptures in the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on exhibit for the duration of one year. See the new sculptures and visit with the artists who made them. Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden. www.lafta.org 512/556-6997 Hill Country May 3—MARBLE FALLS: Howdy-Roo CASI Chili Cook-Off 830/693-5502 Hill Country May 3—SPRING BRANCH: International Migratory Bird Day Celebration 2008 Includes bird hikes and bird banding demonstrations. Learn how to help birds through the planting of naturescapes, visit a bluebird trail to learn how nest boxes provide a vital habitat component. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-2656 Hill Country May 3—TAYLOR: Bloomin’ Festival Family festival includes arts & crafts, children’s activities, live music, horticulture demonstrations, agricultural exhibits, car show and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Taylor. www.taylormainstreet.com 512/844-4475 Hill Country May 3-4—AUSTIN: Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival More than 200 artists and craftspeople join musicians and food vendors to turn Sixth Street into a lively street fair. www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com 512/443-6179 Hill Country May 3-4—COMFORT: Comfort Village Antiques Show www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com 830/995-3131 Hill Country May 3-4—HONDO: Relay for Life Teams of walkers or runners compete against each other to raise the most funds and travel the most miles. Devine Warhorse Stadium. www.hondochamber.com 830/426-3037 Hill Country May 3-4—SAN MARCOS: Heritage Home Tours/Tours of Distinction Turn back time to the late 1800s and early 1900s and see where the citizens of San Marcos lived. Get an inside view of charming historic homes on a self-guided tour in the historic districts. www.sanmarcoscharms.com 888/200-5620 Hill Country May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31—BANDERA: Cowboys on Main Includes a Western display in front of the Bandera County Courthouse with strolling musicians on Bandera’s Main Street from 1 to 4 p.m. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 Hill Country May 4—AUSTIN: Tower of Power One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country May 4—BANDERA: St. Stanislaus Parish Festival Includes children’s activities, music, auction, entertainment and more. Mansfield Park. www.stanislausfest.com 830/460-4712 Hill Country May 4—FREDERICKSBURG: Maifest (German Chorale Concert) St. Joseph Halle, 212 W. San Antonio St. E-mail: kemper289@beecreek.net 830/997-9371 Hill Country May 4—NEW BRAUNFELS: Mid-Texas Symphony “Pops” Concert Begins at 4 p.m. New Braunfels Civic Center. www.mtsymphony.org 830/372-8089 Hill Country May 8-11—MARBLE FALLS: MayFest Includes a carnival, washer pitching and volleyball tournaments, parade, bathtub races, barbecue cook-off, womanless style show, live music, arts & crafts, food and more. Johnson Park. www.marblefalls.org 800/759-8178 Hill Country May 9—CASTROVILLE: Friday Night Fever Includes cars, trucks, classic cars, ’50s and ’60s music, food and fun. 830/931-2479 Hill Country May 9-11—FREDERICKSBURG: Intertribal PowWow Gathering of more than 27 nations includes competition dance, gourd dance, food, arts & crafts, and other vendors. Fort Martin Scott. www.fredericksburgintertribalpowwow.org 830/997-8925 or 830/990-9382 Hill Country May 10—BOERNE: Historic Homes Tour Enjoy a self-guided tour of the beautifully restored historic homes of Boerne. www.visitboerne.org 830/249-7277 Hill Country May 10—BURNET: It’s the Second Saturday Bluegrass Show Wayne Brooks and the Piney Grove Ramblers perform. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223 Hill Country May 10—FREDERICKSBURG: Founders Day Celebrates the founders of Fredericksburg. Pioneer Museum, 309 W. Main. www.pioneermuseum.com 830/997-2835 Hill Country May 10—GEORGETOWN: Market Days Features arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles and foods. Historic Downtown Georgetown. www.downtowngeorgetownassociation.com 512/868-8675 Hill Country May 10—SPRING BRANCH: Birds of the Hill Country Learn how to identify local birds as well as their natural history and status in the Hill Country. Begins at 7 a.m. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-2656 Hill Country May 10-11—BLANCO: Blanco County Barrel Racing & Bull Riding Youth play day is Friday night. Yett Memorial Park. 830/833-4418 Hill Country May 10-11—BLANCO: May Fest Includes rodeo, dancing, cooking competition, crafters, live entertainment and vendors. Yett Memorial Park. E-mail: barby@moment.net Hill Country May 10-11—BOERNE: Market Days Includes arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items and great food. Main Plaza. www.mainstreetinboerne.com 830/249-5530 Hill Country May 10-11—KERRVILLE: Original Team Roping Association Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy. 27E. 806/499-3584 Hill Country May 10, 24—BRACKETTVILLE: Bat Flights at Stuart Bat Cave A program is held regarding bats, the environment and the resources of the park. Call for times. Reservations required. Kickapoo Cavern State Park. 830/563-2342 Hill Country May 11—AUSTIN: Austin Symphonic Band: Mother’s Day Concert in the Park Begins at 7 p.m. Zilker Hillside Theater. www.asband.org 512/345-7420 Hill Country May 11—GRUENE: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist Serves up awe-inspiring gospel music with a mouth-watering buffet. Gruene Hall. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 Hill Country May 16-17—AUSTIN: Austin Symphony Featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, and Symphony No. 9 in D Minor. Long Center for the Performing Arts. www.austinsymphony.org 512/476-6064 Hill Country May 16-18—FREDERICKSBURG: Lone Star Street Rod Association State Run Features pre-1949 vehicles. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. E-mail: txlssra@aol.com 903/652-2855 Hill Country May 16-18—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days Shop more than 350 vendors or relax in the biergarten while listening to live music. Hwy. 290 E. www.fbgtradedays.com 830/990-4900 or 210/846-4094 Hill Country May 17—AUSTIN: O. Henry Pun Off The Pun-Off World Championships feature 32 contestants twisting words and meaning in the categories of “Punniest of Show” and “Punslingers.” Brush Square, 409 E. 5th St. www.punpunpun.com 512/472-1903 Hill Country May 17—BLANCO: 20th Annual Blanco Classic Car Show Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. State Park. 830/833-5348 Hill Country May 17—BLANCO: Market Day Features arts & crafts, plants and more. Old Blanco County Courthouse. www.historicblanco.org 830/833-2211 Hill Country May 17—BOERNE: Art in the Park Focuses on the immersion in art and nature. Main Plaza. www.ciboloarts.org 830/537-5456 Hill Country May 17—FREDERICKSBURG: Roots Music Concert Pioneer Museum. www.pioneermuseum.com 830/997-2835 Hill Country May 17—MASON: Habitat for Humanity Annual Spring Benefit www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-9591 Hill Country May 17—SAN MARCOS: Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival Relax on the banks of the San Marcos River and enjoy the sounds of Texas Western Swing legends under the starlit sky. San Marcos Plaza. www.sanmarcoscharms.com 888/200-5620 Hill Country May 17—SPRING BRANCH: Flights of Fancy: Butterflies of the Hill Country Learn about the natural history and identification of butterflies found in the area, what kinds of plants attract them and more. Reservations required. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-7653 or 830/438-2656 Hill Country May 17—STONEWALL: 1960s BBQ on the Pedernales Enjoy an LBJ-style barbecue on the banks of the Pedernales River as VIP visitors to the ranch did in the 1950s and 1960s. Preregistration required. LBJ Ranch. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 231 Hill Country May 17-18—FREDERICKSBURG: Lavender Fest Includes lavender cooking demonstrations, speeches, presentations, concessions, music and more. Becker Vineyards, Hwy. 290 E. www.beckervineyards.com 830/644-2681 Hill Country May 17-18—GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days More than 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.gruenemarketdays.com 830/832-1721 Hill Country May 18—GRUENE: Americana Music Jam Celebrates Americana music and features exceptional artists of the genre. Gruene Hall. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 Hill Country May 18—MASON: Sesquicentennial Historical Symposium Annual Mason County Historical Symposium celebrates 150 years of German settlement. Mason High School Auditorium. www.masontxcoc.com 325/347-5446 Hill Country May 22-31—KERRVILLE: Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show Features artists from all over the United States. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 Hill Country May 22-Jun. 8—KERRVILLE: 37th Annual Kerrville Folk Festival Each year since 1972, more than 100 performers grace the stages. Includes camping, concerts, songwriting competitions and workshops, arts & crafts, food and more. Quiet Valley Ranch. www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com 830/257-3600 Hill Country May 23-24—FREDERICKSBURG: Crawfish Festival Features Louisiana-styled music and food. Includes horseshoe and washer pitching, arts & crafts, children’s area and more. Marktplatz, downtown Fredericksburg. www.tex-fest.com/crawfish 830/997-8515 or 866/839-3378 Hill Country May 23-25—BANDERA: Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association Pro Rodeo Enjoy three evenings of action packed pro rodeo. Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena. www.banderarodeo.com 830/796-7207 Hill Country May 23-26—KERRVILLE: Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair Features more than 200 Texas artists, music, food and fun. River Star Arts & Events Park, 4000 Riverside Drive. www.tacef.org 830/896-5711 or 888/335-1455 Hill Country May 24—BANDERA: Funtier Day Parade Features rodeo cowboys, trail ride groups, antique cars and gaily decorated floats. Begins at 11 a.m. Main Street Bandera. www.banderatex.com 800/364-3833 Hill Country May 24—SPRING BRANCH: Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country Join Park Interpreter Craig Hensley for this workshop on the identification and natural history of Hill Country wildflowers. Reservations required. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-7653 or 830/438-2656 Hill Country May 24—STONEWALL: Centennial Celebration Series: Soap Making at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. 830/644-2252 Hill Country May 24-25—BANDERA: Bandera County Artists Association Arts & Crafts Show More than 90 vendors. Courthouse Square. www.banderacountyartists.com 830/460-3294 Hill Country May 24-25—FREDERICKSBURG: Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment Includes presentations at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. National Museum of the Pacific War Combat Zone. www.nimitz-museum.org 830/997-4379 Hill Country May 24-26—LAMPASAS: Memorial Golf Classic Hancock Golf Course. 512/556-3202 Hill Country May 26—JOHNSON CITY: Memorial Day Tribute to Vietnam Vets Remember the sacrifices of an American generation with authors, exhibits and demonstrations. Lyndon B. Johnson NHP Visitor Center. www.nps.gov/lyjo 830/868-7128 ext. 244 Hill Country back to top

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