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Golf fans are in for a good time in Gillespie County. Fredericksburg is home to the Lady Bird Golf Municipal Course, located within the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. The course offers golf lessons, lodging and has even been home to numerous weddings due to its gorgeous outdoor setting.

The Vereins Kirche is a unique landmark in the center of downtown Fredericksburg. The octagonal building is owned and managed by the Gillespie County Historical Society.

Fans of Cajun food will enjoy themselves in Fredericksburg in late May, at the 2022 Crawfish Festival. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees, the 25th Annual Crawfish Festival is held Memorial Day weekend every year at Marktplatz.

Located in the center of downtown Fredericksburg, Marktplatz offers a place to take in a bit of local history as well as relax. Marktplatz is also home to many festivals and events going on throughout the year.

Gillespie County’s German tradition lives on with the 127th Gillespie County Schuetzenfest, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30, at the Grapetown Shooting Range. This year’s event will be sponsored by the Grapetown Eintracht Schuetzen Verein.

Amateur historians can immerse themselves in the past lives of Fredericksburg by exploring the structures, photographs and artifacts at Pioneer Museum, owned and operated by the Gillespie County Historical Society.

Gillespie County is coming up on the 135th year of its historic fair, which is set for Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 24-27.

Hill Country travelers frequent the attractions Luckenbach has to offer, much like Willie, Waylon and the boys did in 1977.

World-class art might be Fredericksburg’s most understated treasure. While many of Fredericksburg’s visitors are aware of options for shopping, wine and German culture, many are unaware that some of the nation’s most celebrated artists are shown in Fredericksburg galleries.

Three more performances remain this spring as part of the eight programs scheduled for the 2022-2023 concert season by the Fredericksburg Music Club, which this year has been marking its 87th season of providing quality performances for Texas Hill Country residents.

Wineries have become a cornerstone in the consumer and visitor industry in the Hill Country over the past two decades.

SystemsGo was designed with the intent to help students get hands-on experience in rocket science and Fredericksburg High School is a member of the organization.

Visitors to Old Tunnel State Park, located 11 miles south of Fredericksburg on the Old San Antonio Road, can get one of nature’s best shows around between May and October.

Just three miles from downtown attractions, the 150-acre Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park is the crown jewel of the City of Fredericksburg’s parks system and provides a recreational getaway for locals and visitors, alike. There is no admission charge for entering the park located southwest of town on Texas 16 South.

Pioneer Memorial Library offers a quiet haven for readers away from the bustle of Main Street. Located next to the Gillespie County Courthouse at 115 West Main Street, the library welcomes guests of all ages to read and explore thousands of items.

While the majestic, pink granite dome brings visitors to the Enchanted Rock State National Area, it’s the site’s expansive views and native wildlife that keep visitors coming back for more.

Gillespie County Airport serves as a gateway to the Texas Hill Country for jet setters, aviation hobbyists and visitors alike.

Here’s what you can expect if you plan to visit Fredericksburg and the Gillespie County area during the spring and summer months. The spring season often kicks off with a variety of weather conditions in March and April. The average date for a last freeze is typically during the last week of March but has occasionally occurred as late as April for rural areas across the county.

The first Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival will be take place for its second year on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The Rotary Club of Fredericksburg hosts the event that highlights our brewing past and helps that club fund its charitable giving. The main beneficiary for the 2023 festival is The Good Samaritan Center, a charitable clinic meeting critical health needs for Gillespie County residents.

Keeping in line with Fredericksburg’s dedication to historic preservation, the Texas Rangers Heritage Center brings the story of the state’s famous lawmen to life.

Looking to navigate all Fredericksburg and Gillespie County have to offer? Information needed to make the most out of any visit — for business or pleasure — is available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center, 302 East Austin Street (one block north of Main Street across from the National Museum of the Pacific War).