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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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