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Festivals

Visitors will discover the Fredericksburg hosts over 150 events during the year. A few of our guests favorites include:

 

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

Memorial weekend at Marktplatz. Cajun delicacies are available for everyone. Those who don't like crawfish, the festival will offer hamburgers, corndogs and German food. Good Cajun music will be played Friday evening and all Saturday afternoon and evening.

 

Night in Old Fredericksburg

Held the third weekend in July participants will hear the sounds of oom-pah-pah coming from the center of town (Marktplatz). Fredericksburg shares their heritage on this weekend by having sausage, sauerkraut, cold drinks, singing and dancing! This celebration is been going on for over 40 years. The focus is on family fun!

 

Oktoberfest

Always held the weekend of the first Saturday in October. Oktoberfest is a colorful and festive celebration of the town's German heritage. An annual tradition around the world, Oktoberfest is celebrated in Fredericksburg as a family event that features entertainment on multiple stages and continuous German music all weekend. There are also arts & crafts, polka and waltz contests, a Children's fun area (Kinder Park), a German Bier Tent, Oktoberfest Vineyard area and delicious refreshments.

 

Texas Mesquite and Art Festival

Second weekend of October at Marktplatz. Showcases the handcrafts of master artisans who transform mesquite into beautiful gifts and collectibles.

 

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest

Fourth Saturday in October at Marktplatz. A celebration of Texas Foods & Wines.

 

Weinachten in Fredericksburg

Marktplatz comes alive with the spirit of the Christmas Market. It all begins on Friday night with a colorful Christmas night parade. The streets come alive with people of all ages enjoying the beginning of Christmas season. Children delight in the lighted Winter Wonderland. Traditional German foods, a Church-to-Church Walk & an enchanting Christmas Tree Forest provide the opportunity for fellowship and sharing the holiday spirit.

 

Fredericksburg Christmas Home Tour

A look inside some very special homes in an around Fredericksburg the second Saturday of December. For more information call the Gillespie County Historical Society. (830) 997-2835

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