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Hill Country Current features the businesses unique to the Texas Hill Country. Were here to

help people find where to eat, sleep, and play. Its a spotlight on the Hill Country Lifestyle.

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Cover PhotoScarecrows are the theme at the annual

festival in the town of Chappell Hill in

Washington County

See page 4 to read more about all he fun

festivals held in Brenham and WashingtonCounty, Texas.

Photo ourtesy the Brenham & Washington

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4 Brenham & Washington CountyFestivals, Fun Highlight Events in Brenham & Washington County6 FredericksburgT e Amis Mar et7 FredericksburgYou won t e ieve your eyes Lone Star Gour Festiva7 FredericksburgWildseed Farms Monarch Celebration to be held October 16 and 178 Hill Country MapFind Hill Country towns with our handy map.9 Hill CountryDream and Plan on a Tour of Extraordinary Homes

10 Blanco2010 Blanco Chamber of Commerce Golf Open12 Dripping SpringsRu y s Emporium Has W at Youre Loo ing For

Antiquing Calendarheck here for events to help in your antique search.

13 Antiquing in the Hill Countryntique Shop Directory14 Llano

L ano We comes Hunters T is Season

15 Johnson CityThe Art Landscape in Johnson City just gained another attraction!16 Hill Country Events Calendar

20 Dripping SpringsIts Empty Bowls Time21 Marble Fallsircle the Wagons for Roundup of HOPE22 ComfortHens and Roosters

Get Hungry!Bui up an appetite wit t ese events.

23 On the MenuRestaurant Directory24 BoerneRecord Crowds Expected at 6th Annual Boerne Wild West Day25 Medinareat Hill Country Pumpkin Patch26 BlancoTrue Grit Returns to Old Courthouse Annual Courthouse Gala27 Comfortomfort Welcomes the Season Scarecrow Invasion, Antiques Show

28 New Braunfelselebrate Art at ARToberfest29 PlanoFirst Annual Two Day Texas Pet Expo Brings

Ex i its, Experts, Entertainment

30 KerrvilleKerr Arts & Cultural Center Hosts Texas Furniture Makers Show31 Hill CountryHill Country Alliance Photograph Contest Winners, 2011 Calendar Release


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Brenham & Washington County

Among t e green ro ing i s an win ing

roads of this Central Texas rural area, youll

find interesting activities and a fun and

friendly atmosphere like no other location

in the state.

Brenham, the largest town in Washington

County, is located halfway between Houston

and Austin on Hwy. 290, and is the home of

Blue Bell ice cream, a restored Main Street

istrict, an istoric omes an c urc es.During October, downtown streets are deco-

rated with a variety of scarecrows, all part of

a oca competition to e iver t e est an

most creative. Come the holiday season,

streets and buildings sparkle with Christmas

lights and store windows are filled with

tempting goodies.

The tiny village of Independence, just

10 miles north of Brenham, boasts the

widely recognized Antique Rose Emporium

where 8 acres of garden paths wind amongrestored buildings and an array of roses

and other garden plants. Nearby, two Old

Baylor Park locations commemorate the

site where Baylor University was founded in

1845. Independence is also the home of the

Texas Baptist Historical Center/Museum and

c urc .

Burton, eight miles west of Brenham,

features the Burton Cotton Gin Museum,

the offi cial cotton gin museum of Texas,

as well as a restored home and cobblers

shop, and other historic buildings. A short

distance southwest of Burton is the village

of Round Top, noted for its fall and spring

antiques shows, as well as great shopping in

t e By ee Square s ops. Roun Top Festiva

Institute also graces the area with its beauti-

ful grounds and exquisite concert hall.

Was ington-on-t e-Brazos State HistoricSite, approximately 20 miles northeast

of Brenham, is situated near the original

Was ington town site an consi ere to

be the Philadelphia of Texas. A replica of

Independence Hall marks the 1836 site

where 59 hardy frontiersmen drafted the

Constitution to form the Republic of Texas,

freeing the area from Mexico. The complex

features an 1850s farm home complete with

costumed interpreters, Star of the Republic

Museum with its award-winning focus onthe Republic period of 1836-1846, and a

beautiful Visitors Center and gift shop.

February 26-27, 2011, special events at

t e Site wi commemorate t e 175t an-

niversary of the signing of the Declaration

of Independence of the Republic of Texas.

Watch for more details about this special

time. A number of other events are also on

tap at both Washington-on-the-Brazos and

Festivals & Fun Highlight

Events in Brenham &Washington County

The Invader (1950 restored LaFrance) fire truck and Samanthe (1923 restored LaFrance) fire truck

(only one in the nation completely restored with original parts)

Spring wildflowers bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush.

Longhorn hitch. Photo by Kathlyn Dragna.

Fant orp Inn State Historic Sites For more tours of the various National Historic Regis-


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Throughout fall in the Washington

County area there are a number of

vents to enjoy, incu ing:

Oct. 1-17Greater Tuna presented by Unity

Theatre

Oct. 9

Autumn Fest at the Monastery; BurtonCotton Gin Museum Annua Barn Dance& Dinner Gala

Oct. 9-10Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival

Nov. 5-723nd Annual Fall Festival of Roses atAntique Rose Emporium

Nov. 13Chappell Hill Art Walk; 1st AnnualMcNelly Muster Mingle hosted by the

Burton Heritage Society

Nov. 20-21Poinsettia Celebration at EllisonsGreenhouses; Historic Homes Toursan Trun S ow at t e Gi ings-StoneMansion; The Heart of Texas Chorusand the Musical Splendor of BaroqueDresden at Round Top Festival Institute

Dec. 1-5The Best Christmas Pageant Everpresented by Unity Theatre

Dec. 2Shakespeares A Midsummer NightsDream at Winedale Historic Complex

Dec. 3Downtown Bren ams Hoi ay Stro &Lighted Parade

Dec. 4Tchaikovskys Nutcracker ballet atRoun Top Festiva Institute

Dec. 11Gay Mens Chorus of Houston at Round

Top Festival Institute

Dec. 11Christmas at Winedale Historic Complex

Dec. 11-12Country Homes of Chappell Hill Tours

Dec. 31New Years Eve Ga a at Roun TopFestival Institute

Fant orp Inn State Historic Sites. For moreinformation, call 936-878-2214 or visit www.

birthplaceoftexas.com.

East of Brenham, Chappell Hills Main

Street is lined with historic homes and

businesses, the oldest continually operat-

ing bank in America and a museum with

rotating gallery exhibits. Chappell Hill is also

home of the annual Scarecrow Festival. This

free-to-the-public event features more than

250 juried arts and crafts booths, food court,

childrens activity court, live scarecrows and

tours of the various National Historic Regis

ter properties.

Brenham, Washington County and the

surrounding area are blessed with numer-

ous bed & breakfast properties, top-notch

hotels, three wineries, delightful shopping

and dining opportunities, and a variety of

ot er attractions. For etai s a out t e area

or any upcoming events, call

1-888-BRENHAM (273-6426) or visit

VisitBren amTexas.com.

Historic Downtown Brenham (shop Today and Yesterday).

Blue Bell Creamery.

Gazebo at Antique Rose Emporium. Photo by Mike Shoup.

The Burton Cotton Gin under protection of the Smithsonian only one of its kind in the nation


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By John HallowellWhat is an Amish Market doing in the Texas

Hill Country? Its not so much of a stretch asyou mig t t in ; t e rugge German pioneerswho settled Fredericksburg had quite a bit incommon with todays Pennsylvania Dutch,and their relatives in Ohio and Indiana. ForMichael and Mary Monahan, the old-fash-

Fredericksburg

The Amish Market is located in the historic KnoppBuilding on West Main Street in Fredericksburg. Itfeatures a variety of furniture, food and gift items, allmade by Amish or Mennonite craftsmen. The marketis worth a trip just to see the unique selection and totour the 150-year-old limestone building. Be warned,

however; because of the Monahans religious beliefs,the Amish Market is not open for business on Satur-days. Photos by John Hallowell.

Owners Michael and Mary Monahan arenot Amish themselves, but have a deep

respect for Amish traditions and craftsman-ship. The Amish Market is a way for the New

York natives to realize their dream of livingin the Texas Hill Country.

The Amish Market stocksa wide variety of high-quality, comfortablefurniture, including thisunique rocking chair,w ic a so g i es answivels.

ioned craftsmanship of Amish furniture andthe healthy, natural food items that are their

trademark, provided the perfect inventoryor a success u s op in t e Hi Country. T at

had been a long-time dream for the New Yorknatives, who had lived in Austin for the last 20years.


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T e Texas Gour Soc ety presents

the Lone Star Gourd Festival in

Fre er c s urgctober 15-17

The Lone Star Gourd Festival, which takesp ace every year at t e Gi espie CountyFairgrounds in Fredericksburg, Texas, isbecoming a great art destination for gourd

nthusiasts.

n added feature this year is the Modifiedompetition Divisions and Categories with

more teachers and classes than ever before.

See what can be created from a gourd, jewe ry, scu pture, ecorative art, vesse s,functional objects and more.

The purpose of the extraordinary Festival isto promote interest in and appreciation of

ourds, both to our membership and to theeneral public. We will do this by sharing

information through education, meetings,festivals and shows related to the culture,history, uses, crafting and artistry of gourds.

A partial listing of the classes being offeredt is year: T-2 Hammere Copper S ar s,Kristy Dial, Instructor; T-3 Gourd Basics 101,

Sue Haberer, Instructor; T-4 Faux LeatherTooling, Sylvia Gaines, Instructor; T-5 CoilingWith Antler, Judy Richie, Instructor; F-3bPyrograp y Samp er, Bar ie Ho ton, Instruc-tor; and S-4a Inlayed Pendant, Claire Casson,Instructor. Visit the website for a completecourse schedules and fees, ww w.texasgourd-society.org. Last day to register for classes isOctober 1, 2010.

The Lone Star Gourd Festival offers plentyto keep patrons busy, including exhibitorso ering everyt ing rom gour oo s an

tools to custom gourd art, a gourd craftingarea for kids.

T e ates are Octo er 15-17, 2010. Hours areFriday and Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday10am to 4pm. Admission $5, parking is FREE!

Classes offered October 14-17, 2010. Visit thewe site or etai s texasgour society.org.

Fredericksburg

Wildseed Farms, located in the scenic hillcountry of Texas, will hold its annual MonarchCelebration the weekend of October 16th and

17t , 2010. He to ce e rate t e Monarcbutterflys annual migration from the southernborders of Canada to the mountains of Mexico,Wildseed Farms will again participate in theMonarch Watch program sponsored by theUniversity o Kansas. T e researc programwas developed to study the monarchs migra-tion by tagging and releasing Monarch but-terflies from various locations throughout theUnited States. As a participant in the effort,Wildseed Farms will tag monarchs by placinga tiny offi cial Monarch Watch self-adhesive tagon each butterflys wing. Visitors can assist by

tagging a butterfly and witnessing the release,an wi e provi e a car wit a we siteaddress and tag number to see if the but-terfly they tagged was recovered and wherethe recovery occurred. There is no charge toparticipate in t is program.

Offi cial times for the tag and release dem-onstrations will be 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. onboth Saturday and Sunday, October 16th and17th. Asked if the tiny tags might impede the

utter ies ig t, Wi see Farms Butter y

The Texas Gourd Society presents

GILLESPIE COUNTY IR ROUNDSFREDERICKSBURG TEX S

Y u w nt eli v y ur eyes!na ion i g urd art mp ti i n

worl class g ur art

class s with gu st ar ist ach rs

gourd supply v nd rskid ourd raft area

do r pri , raffle and more

For in rmation ab ut ourds, urd ar ists, anthe Lone Star G urd Festival visit

www. T xasGour Soc ety.org

O C T O B E R

15 - 17, 2010Classes begin Oct 14

Admi si n $5

parking is FREE

You wont believeyour eyes Wildseed Farms Monarch Celebration

to be held October 16 and 17

Haus staffer Elizabeth Cannedy replied Exten-sive research by the University of Kansas Mon-arc Watc eve opers was one to ensure

that the butterflies are not harmed in any wayand their flight is not compromised. The tagsare very small and lightweight, and are placedon the wing in such a way that the butterflyis not affected. Ms. Cannedy and other staffmembers will be on hand to answer questionsabout the butterflies, their habitat, lifecycles,host plants, and butterfly gardening.

Jo n R. T omas, oun er o Wi see Farms,hopes the participation and education of thepublic in the Monarch Watch program willfoster interest and appreciation of nature, asfamilies become involved in butterfly watch-

ing and gardening.Wildseed Farms is located seven miles east of

Fredericksburg, Texas on Highway 290 East. Aworking wildflower farm, Wildseed Farms fea-tures sales of wildflower seeds, live plants, gifts,specialty foods, and a large selection of pottery.A mail order catalog, available free of charge,can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-848-0078, or accessing the website atwww.wildseedfarms.com. Wildseed Farms isopen daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.


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Hilltop views, clear skies, flowing streams, and friendly faces makes theHi Country a we coming aven or t ose see ing a peace u i e. Come

experience this extraordinary lifestyle in three unique Hill Country citiesduring the 2010 Hill Country Tour of Homes.

This years Tour features 11 beautiful homes that are open to visitorsduring the weekends of October 22-24 and 29-31. You will be amazedat the variety, craftsmanship, and creativity that you discover withineach home. You can visit any or all of the homes on Friday 1 pm to 6 pm,Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm.

While there is no admission charge because of our partnership with H illCountry State Bank, the Hill Country Home Builders Association is col-lecting canned and packaged goods at each Tour Home for donation tot e Fre eric s urg Foo Pantry an C ristian Assistance Ministry. P ease

join us in our efforts to bless others!

Stop by each home and increase your chances of winning exclusiveprizes such as: the Laundry Pure System, that retails for $600, which

e ps save energy an money y re ucing or e iminating t e use odetergents and hot water; and also a Wilton Woven Area Rug, made fromNew Zealand wool, that retails for $700.

For detailed home information and pictures, as well as a map and direc-tions to each home, visit www.HillCountryTourofHomes.com or call 830-895-5424 to find out where you can pick-up a Tour of Homes magazine.

Hill Country

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Johnson CityThe Art Landscape in Johnson City



lready known as The place for Contempo-rary Art in t e Hi Country, Jo nson Citys artscene has gained another venue. DaVino &daVinci Painting Parties Studio has opened at

305 E Main (Hwy. 290W).Described as painting classes for non-paint-ers (in a party environment) daVino & daVincioffers all-supplies-included classes, in whicheach student will complete a painting in one

Johnson CityThe Art Landscape in Johnson Cityjust gained another attraction!

three-hour session. The website includes aninteractive online registration calendar page,on w ic to view t e sc e u e an register ora class. Once registered, a student need only

show up at the appointed time. All supplies(even an apron) are provided. Students areinvited to bring any refreshments they maywant to enjoy during the three-hour class. Theinstructor guides students though the of the

painting of the day, making sure everyone getst e instruction t at t ey nee , a ong wit t eartistic freedom to individualize their painting.Students will have a great time and leave say-ing I painted this!

Besides classes offered during the week andweekends, reservations are also available forprivate parties. The studio maintains a list of

local caterers available to provide box lunches,cheese plates, birthday cakes, pizza, or pastriesfor private parties.

DaVino & daVinci is directed by Susan Kirch-man, (a university art professor and exhibit-ing artist for over 25 years) and her husbandWarren Vilmaire. Susan and Warren also own

TASTE Wine + Art on Nugent Ave in JohnsonCity. Both businesses are Kirchman Gallerypartners.

TASTE is a large contemporary art galleryan ove y scupture gar en, w ic incorpo-rates a wine tasting room with an extensive

wine list from Texas and beyond. TASTEchanges exhibitions often and represents lo-cal, regional, national and international artists.Known for original painting, photography,sculpture, ceramics and jewelry the gallery hasbeen open in Johnson City since 2005, underthe name Kirchman Gallery. The name waschanged to TASTE earlier this year to reflect theaddition of wine tasting. The gallery buildingis a constantly evolving work of art in itselfwith a lush central courtyard reflecting Susansdesign sense and Warrens constant ingenuity.Recently a peaceful screened-room has been

added and furnished with art and seating.It provides a great place to enjoy a glass orbottle of wine while overlooking the sculpturegar en an cree , i ne wit oa , pecan ancypress trees.

To view the painting class schedule ataVino & daVinci, go to the website andlick on the calendar link.

TASTE Wine + Art features several monthlyvents and current exhibitions on their

website including information on Art Walkwhich is held each last Saturday of themonth on Nugent Avenue.

Other Contemporary Art venues inJohnson City include A.Smith Gallery, LMCMurals and the Benini Sculpture Ranch.

www.davinoanddavinci.comwww.tastewineart.comwww.asmit ga ery.com

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events calendarALBERT

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, SundaysAlbert Ice House

Come out to Albert and enjoy live musicevery weekend. Pickers circle every Saturday.alberttexas.com or call 512-663-2848.

AUSTIN

October 9Austin Classical Guitar SocietyPresents Pavel Steidl8pm. Nor t west Hi s Unite Met o istChurch, 7020 Village Center Dr. Stunningmaster of the guitar from the Czech Republic,Pavel Steidl has the internal guitar communitybuzzing. Tickets $25-$50. 512-300-2247.

austinc assica guitar.org

BANDERA

SaturdaysCowboys on Main1pm-4pm. Western display in front of BanderaCounty Courthouse, 500 Main Street. Free.banderacowboycapital.com

FridaysRodeo at Twin Elm Guest Ranch8pm every Fri. 810 FM 470. 830-796-3628.twine mranc .net

October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-31Horror in the Hills Haunted HayrideOpens at dark for scary trails and a hauntedhayride. Not recommended for young children.PG13 and above. horrorinthehills.com

October 2, November 6Bandera Market DaysOn t e court ouse awn, 500 Main Street.Open to individual artists and craftsmenpresenting original works and to farmersselling produce. 830-796-4447.

banderabusinessassociation.comOctober 15-17Cowboy Capital Cattle DriveRunning R Guest Ranc , 10600 Ban era CreeRd. Saddle up & experience a slice of theOld West at this inaugural longhorn cattledrive at the Hill Country State Natural Area incollaboration with the Running R Guest Ranch.Public is invited for lunch & entertainment& to observe the cattle drive on Saturday.Registration limited. 830-796-3984.rrranch.com

October 22Bandera Dance Club7pm-11pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. FarmCountry Club, 475 Pue Road. 210-844-8549.almostpatsyclineband.com

October 22Old Fashioned Jam Session6:30pm. Si ver Sage Corra , 803 Buc Cree Dr.830-796-4969. silversagecorral.org

November 5Hunters Bar-B-Que & Outdoor Expo48th annual. BBQ, exhibits, entertainment,

Texas sized auction. Doors open at 3pm Friday;

serving begins at 5:30pm; Auction begins at7:30pm. Mansfield Park. Sponsored by theBandera County Chamber of Commerce.banderahuntersbbq.com

BLANCO

October 1-31Art Quilt ShowMon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Uptown BlancoArt Center, 317 Main St. Featuring thecontemporary and traditional quilts of textileartist Pam Lowe. She is influenced by nature,grasses, and flowing water as well as hand-

woven textiles of Oaxaca and Chapas.830-833-2514. uptown anco.com

October 16Blanco Market Days9am-4pm. Old Blanco County CourthouseSquare, 310 Main St. Mar et Day is e t e3rd Saturday of the month March throughNovember with a special Christmas MarketDay in December. Free. 830-833-2211,[email protected]. historicblanco.org

October 16-17Uptown Blanco Arts & Crafts Show & SaleSat., 9am-4pm. Sun., 9am-2pm. Locatedat the corner of 4th & Main (on the westside of the Square) in downtown HistoricBlanco. Texas Hill Country artists offer theirworks of glass, jewelry, fiber arts, painting,waterco ors, p otograp y, scu ptures anmore. 830-833-1579, [email protected]

October 18Blanco Chamber of Commerce Golf OpenFirst annual. Vaaler Creek Golf Club (RockinJ Ranch). Four-man scramble. Noon shotgun

start. Dont play golf? Join us for a Golf Clinicand Putting Contest! Teams are filling quickly.Dont miss out. Open to mem ers an non-members. For $25 you can participate in a golfclinic lead by a Vaaler Creek golf pro, competein the Putting Contest for prizes, and stay fordinner! 830-833-5101. blancochamber.com

October 23Meet the Artist1pm-4pm. Meet Artist Morgan Hampton atRain Bird Gallery, 103 Main St. 830-833-5900.

October 23

Old Blanco County Courthouse Gala20t annua event. O B anco CountyCourthouse. True Grit is returning. Benefitspreservation society. For more information,and reservation forms, contact LesleyGriffi n, Courthouse Manager, 830-833-2211,o [email protected] or Je Har inson,Gala Co-Chair, [email protected], 214-934-8414 x14. historicblanco.org

BOERNE

Saturdays, ending November 13Boerne Farmers Market

2pm-6pm. Veterans Plaza, 102 City Park Rd. Avariety of seasonal fruits and veggies, canneditems, jellies, pickles, local olive & olive oil soap,granola, fresh baked breads, grass fed beef,pastered chickens, local honey, nuts, farm fresheggs, flowers, herbs & plants. 830-249-9511.

October 5, 19Abendkonzerte Fall Series6:30pm-8pm. 100 N. Main. Boerne Vi age Banwill perform a fall concert series! Bring yourlawn chairs, blankets and picnics to Main Plazaand have a ooompah of a great time! Free.830-249-7277.

October 8-10Key To The Hills Rod RunVintage street ro s at t eir est! Between425 and 475 pre-49 cars come fromall over the country for this show. Forregistration and pictures, visit the website.830-755-8226. [email protected]

October 9Second Saturday Art & Wine4pm-8pm. Look for banners to find various

ga ery ocations. View map on we site.Bringing Fall Color to the Hill Country...October is Art Month in Boerne! Hop on theFree Trolley, stroll or dr ive to a collection ofeclectic fine art galleries for free wine tasting,hors doeuvres and fall specials. Free. 830-249-1500. secondsaturdayartandwine.com

October 10Boerne Village Band 150th Anniversary3pm-6pm. Performances by the Boerne VillageBand, Comal County Band and the NewBranfels Village Brass Band. Kendall CountyFairgroun s, 1307 River R . 839-249-7277.

October 16Walk on the Wild Side9am. Plaza. Annual event hosted by WildlifeRescue. A 5K ami y un wa ene ttingWildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation. Form ateam and walk with your family, friends, anddogs. The team or individual with the mostsponsorship dollars wins fabulous prizes.Post-walk food, music, fun. 830-336-2725 x308.wildlife-rescue.org

October 20, 26, November 3Wild West Chuck Wagon Dinner Show5pm-7:30pm. The Enchanted Springs Ranch,242 Hwy 46 West. Chuck wagon dinner withlive entertainment! Reservations required. 830-249-8222, ext. 202,enchantedspringsranch.com

October 23Wild West Day10am-5pm. Enc ante Springs Ranc . A wiwest day of family fun.boernewildwestday.com

October 30Harvest Moon Celebration2pm-9pm. Boerne Visitors Center, 1407 SouthMain St. Live Celtic music, food and dr inks, bird

of prey demonstrations, strolling magician,costume contests, pie eating contest, campfirestories, astro ogy rea ings, enna tattoos, arts& crafts, and more! 830-249-7277.

BRADY

October 23Live Oak Trade DaysVFW Building in Richards Park, 305 MemoryLane. Free entry. 325-597-9023,[email protected].

October 25

Pigskin Pairing7pm-10pm. Voca Community Center. Premierfood and wine event. In addition to samplingsof food and wine from regional restaurants,vineyards and wineries, the Monday NightFootball game between the Dallas Cowboysand the New York Giants will be shown. $25.325-597-3491. bradytx.com

BRENHAM

October 1-17Greater TunaPresented by Unity Theatre, 300 Church St.

979-830-8358. unitybrenham.org

October 9Autumn Fest at the Monastery10am-4pm. Monastery of St. Clare MiniatureHorse Farm, 9300 Hwy 105. Cart rides, gamesand races for little folks, ceramic pumpkinpainting, ace painting, orses or petting anbrushing, bbq plates, corn dogs, sno-cones,and other concessions, shop in the Art Barn forhandmade nativity sets and other Christmasitems, rummage sale. $5 adults, $3 children.Covers all games and rides. 979-836-9652.

BROWNWOODSaturdaysBrownwood Farmers Market9am. A great place to buy home grown fruitsand vegitables. Under the Austin Ave & BradyAve overpass. 325-646-1422.

BUDA

October 1-2Fire Fest

Texas Firefighter Festival honors firefighters.Over 100 fire departments will participate

in Fire Fest activities. 512-750-0372 [email protected]. firefesttexas.com

October 1-3Buda Fine Arts FestivalPremier Art Event on the Greenbelt in HistoricDowntown Buda, Texas. Fri., Oct. 1, 7pm-10pm.Festival free. $15 at the door for reception.BudaFineArtsFestival.com

October 30Corgi Celebration8am-5pm. 8th annual. Onion Creek Kennels,904 C W D B fi C i & C i

October 9Market Trail Days9am-4pm. Houston Square, across from 610M d id S Ch k l l f d h i

October 22-December 24Texas Yoga RetreatBarsana Dham Ashram (near DrippingS i ) R f h f

October 9-12Wildflower Fall Planting Days2pm-4pm. Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Dr.L h f ll ildfl


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904 Canyon Wren Dr. Benefits Corgis & CrittersN.E.T. Rescue. Herding Instinct Testing onSheep, AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing,Silent Auction and Raffl e, Corgi CostumeContest, AKC Performance Demonstrations,Hamburgers and Hotdogs. 512-731-5775,[email protected]

BULVERDE

October 16Fall Trunk Show10am-4pm. Bu ver e Spring Branc AreaChamber, 30450 Cougar Bend. Displaying 90vintage cars. 830-438-4285.bulverdespringbranchchamber.com

BURNET

SaturdaysFarmers MarketBurnet Square. Lavona Fry, 512-756-0834.

October 9Fort Croghan Day Living Arts Festival9am-3pm. Fort Crog an, Hwy 29 West.Demonstrations of living chores as they weredone in the 1800s. Baking, churning butter,washing clothes with wash boards, weavingand more. Free. Donations welcome.512-756-8281. ortcrog an.org

October 11Sausage Festival11am-2pm. 15th annual. First Lutheran Church,133 Apollo Dr. Eat-in or take-out. $8.00 perperson. Featuring our Famous Homemade

Smoked Sausage Lunch Plates. 512-756-2967.

October 16he Burnet Opry

6pm-9pm. Hill Country CommunityFoundation, 402 Jackson St. Old time classiccountry music with guest performers.Admission by donation. 512-756-2808.burnetopry.com

CANYON LAKE

October 15-17F.O.C.M. Chili & Bean Cook-Off

3pm. Riverside Resort. Live music Oct. 15-16.CASI and local chefs welcome. Oct. 16 entrylocal, $15 beans, $15 chili, $25 both. Oct. 17entry CASI $18 Chili. 830-515-8230,830-964-2202.

October 30CRRC Fall MarketDays9am-4pm. CRRC Rec Center, 125 Mable Jones.CRRC hosts 100 vendors, entertainment andfood. Come enjoy yourself! Free parking, freeadmission. Kristi Fletcher, 830-964-3003.

CASTROVILLE

SaturdaysCastroville Farmers Market9am-2pm. Alsace Tan & Salon, 503 US Highway90 W. Featuring fresh locally grown vegetablesand fruit both organic and farm grown. 830-538-9141.

Madrid St. Check out local craftsmen and theirwares at the Market Trail Days. 830-741-2313.castroville.com

October 23Halloween Carnival6pm-9pm. Koenig Park. Hosted by St. LouisCatholic School. This year will be bigger and

etter wit many more activities or not on ythe elementary kids, but the junior high kids aswell. Free. 830-931-3544.

CHAPPELL HILL

October 9-10Scarecrow FestivalSat., 10am-6pm. Sun., noon-5pm. Enjoy themagical land of scarecrows and a pumpkinpatch. Festival Fun includes Juried Vendors,Childrens Activities, Live Music, Great Food,and More! Scarecrow exhibits all over thecounty! 888-273-6426.chappellhillmuseum.org

COMFORTOctober 15-November 2Scarecrow Invasion!Comfort is filled with clever autumn scarecrowcreations. Scarecrows mimic nursery rhymes,characters of all types. Winners have signsposte in ront o t eir usinesses or in yar sof residences. Scarecrow Invasion kicks off Oct.16, 10 am-2 pm, in the Downtown HistoricDistrict. Music, live scarecrows, face painting,photo ops, pumpkins, cornstalks, and more!comfortchamberofcommerce.com

CONCANHills & Harleys River Rally8am. Golf tournament, hole in one contest,poker run, games and contests, parade, music.830-591-1065, 800-210-0380.

i countryrivers.com

COPPERAS COVE

October 1, November 5First Friday Art After DarkFrames & Things, 216 Cove Terrace. Held onthe first Friday monthly. Different local artist

featured at each event. Complimentary wine &cheese. 254-547-8448. framesandthings.com

DRIPPING SPRINGS

October 2, 16, November 6Dripping Springs Farmers Market9am-12pm. Intersection o US Hwy. 290 at RR12. dsfarmersmarket.yolasite.com

October 7Barbecue at The Salt Lick5pm-10pm. 17th annual event. Benefits TheFriends Foundation. The Salt Lick Pavilion.

Barbecue buffet, live and silent auction, raffl e,an music y Grammy winner Jo nny Gim e.512-894-0756. thefriendsfoundation.org

October 9Rainwater Revival10am-5pm. Roger Hanks Park. Celebration ofcollection, conservation, and common sense.Free. rainwaterrevival.com

Springs). Retreat features teachers from acrossTexas who represent many distinct styles ofYoga. Everyone is welcome! See website formore information about the retreat and forregistration details. 214-223-8211.texasyoga.com

November 4Dinner by the Bite6:30pm. Wilson Appliance, 4205 E Hwy 290, ishosting Dinner By the Bite benefiting PAWS

Shelter and Humane Society. 512-894-0219,[email protected]. pawsshelter.org

November 7Empty Bowl Project11am-3pm. Sunset Canyon Pottery, 4002 E.Hwy. 290. Benefiting Dripping Springs HelpingHands. Join us for a great cause with goodfriends, food, live music, and a silent auction.For a $20 donation, choose from over 1000handmade bowls and receive a serving ofgourmet soup and bread. 512-894-0938.helpinghands-drippingsprings.org

FISCHER

October 8-9Wimberley Gospel Music Festival5pm-1pm. 31st annual event. Fri. 5-10pm,Sat. 11-9pm. Sponsored by Cowboys for JesusC ristian Fe ows ip, 8 mies rom Wim ereyat 8400 FM 32. Free parking. Free admission.Rain or shine. Shaded picnic area, clean indoorrestrooms. Hamburgers and hot dogs on Fri.evening, BBQ all day Sat. Groups & Individualsfrom across the country perform SouthernGospel, Country & Bluegrass. See website

for schedule. 830-223-5308. 210-389-6235.wim er eygospe music.com

FLATONIA

October 22-24Czhilispiel38th annual. Pronounced Chili-Spill,Czhilispiel is Flatonias premier tourism festivaland second largest czhili cook-off in Texas.Fun and games, carnival and parade, pageant,5K run/wa , orses oe tournament. FreeFriday and Sunday; $7 Saturday before 4pm,$12 after 4. (Children under 12 are free). 361-

865-3920. flatoniachamber.com/czhili

FREDERICKSBURG

Thursdays, ending September 30Fredericksburg Farmers Market4pm-7pm. Marktplatz. Dont miss it.

g armersmar et.com

October 1-3OktoberfestFri., 6pm-midnight. Sat., 10am-midnight. Sun.,11am-6pm. Marktplatz. Join Fredericksburg aswe celebrate the fun and flavor of our German

heritage. Cost is $6 each day for adults, $1 forchildren 6 - 12 and children under 6 free orpurchase a 2-day pass for $10 or 3-day pass for$15. 830-997-8515. oktoberfestinfbg.com

October 1, 2, 4-16Fall Fantasies, An Art Show5pm-8pm. Artisans at Rocky Hill, 234 W. MainSt. The art of husband and wife, Rick Hewittand Linda Rauch of Spicewood. 830-990-8160.artisansatrockyhill.com

Learn how to successfully grow a wildflowermeadow on your home landscape. 830-990-8080. wildseedfarms.com

October 15-17Lone Star Gourd FestivalGillespie County Fairgrounds. You wontbelieve your eyes. Nationwide gourd artcompetition, wor c ass gour art, c asseswith guest artist teachers, gourd supplyvendors, kids gourd craft area, door

prizes, raffl e, and more. $5. Free parking.texasgourdsociety.org

October 16-17Monarch CelebrationWi see Farms, 100 Legacy Dr. Liveentertainment by the Raggedy Cats mostSaturday afternoons. 800-848-0078.wildseedfarms.com

GRUENE

October 8-10

Gruene Music & Wine Fest24th annual event. This Americana eventene ting oca c arities eatures t e est in

live Texas music and the best in Texas food andwines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. Visitwebsite. 830-629-5077. gruenehall.com

October 16-17Old Gruene Market Days10am-5pm. 830-832-1721.gm s2006@s cg o a . net.gruenemarketdays.com

October 23-24

18th Annual Texas Clay FestivalSat., 10am-6pm. Sun., 10am-5pm. GrueneHistoric District. Respected potters andsculptors from around Texas display, selltheir wares, and demonstrate a variety oftechniques. Hands-on activities are availableor c i ren. 830-629-7975.

texasclayfestival.com

October 30-3127th Annual Tour de Gruene Bicycle ClassicGruene Historic District. Sponsored by theSan Antonio Bicycle Racing Club and benefitsa local New Braunfels charity. 210-862-3524.tour egruene.com

HILL COUNTRY

October 22-24, 29-31Hill Country Tour of HomesHomes are located throughout the HillCountry. 1-6pm Friday; 10am-6pm Saturday;1-6pm Sunday. The 2010 Hill Country Tourof Homes takes a special look into beautiful

omes an eve opments wit in t e HiCountry. Take this opportunity to dream,plan and build your future home. 830-895-5424, [email protected]

INGRAM

September 24-October 16The Point Theatre presentsLettice and Lovage

Point Theatre, 120 Point Theatre Rd. South.Dont miss Lettice and Lovage, a Britishcomedy about a tour guide who embellisheshistory. 830-367-5121. hcaf.com

Dates of events are subject to change.Please confirm in advance by calling thenumber listed or the Chamber of Commerce.

JOHNSON CITYThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, SundaysD i & Di i

October 21-December 4Texas Furniture Makers Show11th annual. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Sun.,1pm 4pm KACC Kerr Arts and Cultural Center

October 23Gospel Night7pm. Ruth Eakin Outdoor Theater, W.M. BrookPark Free Craig Benton 512 556 8823 or Zach

Red Top Jail opens for tours. Everyone isencourage to ress in perio costume. Comeand have a fun filled adventure. 325-247-4158,ex 209 llanomainstreet com


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Downtown Entertainment & Diningat the Friendly Bar Bistro!106 N Nugent Ave. Scheduled liveentertainment every Thursday throughSunday. Every Sunday we feature the HillCountry Pickers. Chef Ed Thompsons gourmetdining is a treat. Every Thursday is PastaBar Night with scrumptious featured menuselections on Friday and Saturday, and a homestyle buffet on Sundays. Monthly art exhibit.See entertainment an menu etai s at www.FriendlyBarBistro.com. 830-868-2182.

October 1-3exas Hill Country Lavender Festival

and Lavender Landscapesohnson City-area lavender farms add art to

the seasons last lavender harvest! In additionto lavender, arts & crafts, food, music andspecial events; plein-air artists will be paintingfall landscapes at the farms Fri-Sat with all artoffered at silent auction at Johnson City artgalleries through Sunday at 4pm. Art stroll onSaturday evening Special hours and offerings

for art galleries and local business with Ar tstroll on Saturday evening and artist receptionat noon on Sunday. Take home a little bit of theHill Country! lavender-landscapes.com

October 8-10ohnson City Pig Roast

18th annual. Blanco County Fairgrounds.Proceeds to benefit the Cherokee Home forC i ren. 830-868-7614. jcpigroast.org

October 10Kirchman Gallery and TASTE-Wine-Art4pm-7pm. Kirchman Gallery, 213 N. Nugent,

hosts art, wine and music events every secondSunday. KirchmanGallery.com

October 30ohnson City Art Walk

4pm-8pm. Johnson City art galleries andstudios join together to offer fine artexhibitions and receptions with many of theeature artists in atten ance or t ese specia

events. Kirchman Gallery (213 N. Nugent Ave.).830-868-9290. kirchmangallery.com

JUNCTION

October 15-17Oktoberfisch Fly Fishing Festival7th annual event. Morgan ShadyPark. 830-997-8881, 830-997-8388.fredericksburgflyfishers.org

October 16-17exas Trappers & Fur Hunters

Fall Rendezvous9am-10pm. Coke Stevenson Memorial Center,440 N. US Hwy 83. Exhibitors and classes onsuch things as on line trapping, skinning, etc.325-446-3190. txtrappers.com

KERRVILLE

October 21-23he Rocky Horror Show

8pm, Dietert Auditorium, Schreiner Universitycampus. Fully staged musical completelive musicians performed by Schreinerstudents. Presented by Schreiner Music and

eatre epartments. Tic ets at t e [email protected], 830-792-7417.

1pm-4pm. KACC Kerr Arts and Cultural Center.Unique, custom crafted furniture by prizewinning Texas furniture makers. 830-895-2911

acc errvi e.com

October 22-24Kerr County Fair31st annual. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center,State Hwy. 27 East. $5, ages 10 and under free.Free parking. 830-257-6833.kerrcountyfair.com

October 23Kerr County Market Days9am-4pm (June through September, 9am-3pm). Kerr County Courthouse Square (700Main Street . 830-792-4655.kerrmarketdays.org

KINGSLAND

October 9Oktoberfest10am-10pm. Kingsland Community Center,3451 Rose Hill Dr. Family fun, 10am-4pm.Raffl e, face painting, vendors, authenticGerman food. Live music and dance, 6pm-10pm. Ray Tesmer and Paul Schiesinger.Dance admission: singles $8, couples $15.kingslandcommunitycenter.org

KYLE

October 2, November 6Kyle Market Days & Farmers Market9am-2pm. Historic City Square Park. Artisans,cra tsmen, an armers. Live music. S op, ine& visit the historic sites Kyle has to offer! Checkonline for the schedule.cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php

October 13Bark for a Cause6pm-9pm. The Winfield Inn, 900 Scott St. $25tic ets. aive4u.net

October 14-17Kyle Fair & Music FestivalGregg-Clarke Park, 1300 W. Center St. Checkout the Kyle Fair website to find out moreinformation about all of these events andmore. KyleFair.com

October 175K Kyle-O-Meter Run/Walk8am. Wallace Middle School, 1500 Center St.Held with the Kyle Fair and Music Festival.Registration begins at 7:30am. $25 forindividuals/$80 for a group of 4. $5 discount toyouth, 14 years and younger. Corporate teamsare encouraged to participate. Go online forregistration. KyleFair.com

LAMPASAS

October 9

Herb & Art Festival9am-5pm. 16th annual. Calling all funseekers! A fabulous day filled with interestingvendor booths selling a wide selection ofherb and art related goodies, food andinformative speakers. Free. 512-556-5172.ampasasc am er.org

Park. Free. Craig Benton, 512-556-8823 or ZachHuckabee, 512-525-9390.

October 30Squared Silly5pm-8pm. On the square in Lampasas.Costume contests, bounce houses, andmore will make this another Halloween ont e square to remem er. Procee s ene tVision Lampasas. Wal-Mart will again sponsora haunted house over at the old Wal-Mart

building at Santa Fe Square on Western;proceeds go to the Lampasas Mission. Bringcanned goods to either location for the benefitof the Lampasas Mission. 512-779-8333.

LLANO

May 17-January 1Llano Trail of the Deer Community ArtProjectLife-sized, artistically rendered deer will be ondisplay all about the Llano area. Robin Chiesa,325-247-4963. circleartgallery.com

October 15-17Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-OffEach year a group of chuckwagon enthusiastsget together on the banks of the Llano Riverin Llano, Texas and go back in time to an erawhen the west was settled. These enthusiastsuse t ra itiona c oo ing met o s rom t atera, wear traditional dress and experiencetraditional neighborly fun as they compete forprizes in a number of categories. Fri., wagonsare set up in the morning with judging inafternoon. Sat., from 10am until 2pm, thecompeting teams begin preparing some of the

tastiest chuck wagon fare imagineable. Foodis sent to t e ju ges y noon. Pu ic mea isserved from noon to 1pm. Tracy Pitcoxs Heartof Texas Music Festival, The Llano CountryOpry, Recording Artist Justin Trevino, CGMAAward Winner Jenny Taylor, K. R.Camp CookieWoo an our own Hig way 16 Ban , pus afew surprise guests. Sun., cowboy breakfastand cowboy church. Food will be served firstcome first served basis. Oct. 16 meal tickets$15. Purchase in advance at Llano Chamber.325-247-5354. anoc uc wagoncoo o .com

October 15-17

Llano County Heritage FestivalOn and around the courthouse square.Sponsored by Llano Main Street. Llano RiverChuck Wagon Cook-off in Badu Park. DonEdwards, composer, balladeer, and CowboyHall of Fame icon, and dubbed the voice ofthe American cowboy will have a concert onSat. at the LanTex Theater at 7pm. Advancetickets are $12 and $15 at the box offi ce. Forticket information call Llano Chamber ofCommerce, 325-247-5354, Nai Hea Spur, 325-247-2589 and Enchanted Rocks and Jewelry,325-247-4137. 2nd annual Llano Ranch Rodeoat the Llano arena will start Sat. night at 6pmwith wild cow milking, team sorting, t raileroa ing an ran ing. T ere wi e a ance

following. The Brazos Bottom Cow Ographerswill be on the square both days with funentertainment and gun fights. Vendors, food,living history, quilt show, courthouse tours,antique photography display, period dresscontest, and music. Performances scheduledare John Arthur Martinez, Floyd Domino andfriends, and local Llano bands. Authenticstagecoach for rides along the Llano River.

ex. 209. llanomainstreet.com

November 5Hunter Appreciation EventLlano Visitor Center. 325-247-5354.llanochamber.org

LUCKENBACH

October 2Luckenbach Fiesta

Celebrate with a day of Tex Mex music andfun in the world famous Texas town ofLuc en ac . 830-997-3224.luckenbachtexas.com

MARBLE FALLS

October 2Citywide Garage Sale9am-4pm. Johnson Park, 405 Buena VistaDrive. More than 50 different garage sales inone location. Free. Kerri Roberts, 830-693-2815, [email protected]. marblefalls.org

October 7, November 4Meet on Main5pm-8pm. The Historic Main StreetAssociation event focuses on providingthe local community and tourists with thechance to stroll through Main Streets uniques ops an ga eries, w i e enjoying ree iveentertainment and in-store special sales andevents. Local growers, artists and craftersare present at the events Homegrown &Handmade Farmers Market. Meet on Main isan opportunity for residents to indulge in localculture, visit with neighbors and shop local.

830-385-9289. historicmainstreet.org

October 8-10Texas Fall Fest and Wine AuctionSixth annual. Sunset on the Lake at LakesidePavilion with the best chefs and restaurantsin t e Hi Countr y an eyon . Bi onwine, chef packages, jewelry, art and more!Progressive Dinner Stroll down Main Street.Enjoy Sculptures on Main, stopping atSpecialty Shops to browse and enjoy StreetFoo appetizers & wines. Bene ts CASA.texasfallfest.com

October 23-24Roundup for HOPEHidden Falls Adventure Park. Chuck wagoncook-off and cowboy music festival. CowboyMusic with Pauline Reese, Mike Blakely, K.R. Woo an George Ens ey, Satur ay nig tconcert with Michael Martin Murphey andCowboy Church with a Gospel Music FestivalSunday morning. Proceeds benefit A Place forHOPE. roundupforhope.com

October 28Moonlight MadnessBusinesses offer sales and other promotionsthoughout the day. 830-693-2815.mar e a s.org

MASON

October 2Gem of the Hill Country 5k/10k Run8am. Sponsored by Mason Lions Club.325-347-1518. masontxcoc.comFind us on Facebook

http://facebook.hillcountrycurrent.com/

October 2Old Yeller Days10am-2pm. Dog parade, 4 dog contests, piebaking contest kids games and activities live

October 29-November 7Wurstfest178 Landa Park Dr. Ten day salute to sausage

a unique celebration rich in German culture

Event. Anhalt Hall, 2390 Anhalt Rd. Food, Beer& Wine! A celebration of Texas wineries andfood vendors. This event helps the Chamberraise money for its various activities and for

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baking contest, kids games and activities, livemusic and food. Entry forms available at theMason Library, Reigning Cats and Dogs andChamber of Commerce. 325-347-4977, 325-805-1212. masontxcoc.com

October 30Starving Artists Sidewalk Show10am-4pm. 5t annua . 325-347-0850.

MEDINA

October 2-30Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch

he Pumpkin Patch offers live entertainment,scarecrow building, hay maze, pumpkinpainting, and more. Located outside Medina.Closed on Wednesdays. 830-589-2202.lovecreekorchards.com

MENARD

ovember 6Hunters Blowout Ball7pm-midnight. Join us at Club Victoria for the

annual Hunters Blowout Ball. Prizes includeguns, nives, jewe ry, sporting goo s anguided hunts. $15 per person. Ticket costincludes all-you-can-eat tamales and chili andan opportunity to win an impressive amountof raffl e items. 325-396-2365.menar c am er.com

NEW BRAUNFELS

October 3-November 10ARToberfest10am-5pm. 239 W. San Antonio St. Formerlythe Wurstfest Art Show, this exhibition hasbeen ongoing for almost 50 years. It drawshighly qualified entries from a wide area andis well-worth seeing when youre in town forWurstfest. 830-629-8022. wurstfest.com

October 6Harvestfest 20106pm-9pm. GVTC Auditorium, 3601 FM 3159.Dinner is stew with cornbread, dessert, anddrink. Silent auction. Entertainment by RobCarter. Adults $10.00, children (under 12)$3.50. 830-899-4542. theheritagemuseum.com

October 12Living Legends of New Braunfelsane e Berger, Miton Ka eri & Bo ie

Purdum will be honored in the New BraunfelsCivic/Convention Center, 375 South CastellAve. Tickets $60. 830-625-2385. nbcham.org

October 15-16Night at the Sophienburg401 West Coll St. A fun filled evening forchildren of all ages, with a guided tour anda chance to see New Braunfels history cometo life! Fri., 6 & 7pm. Sat., 5, 6, & 7pm. $5 perfamily. Reservations required. 830-629-1572.

October 22-23Annual Book SaleSat., 9am-5pm. Sun., 9am-4pm. New BraunfelsCivic Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave.Hosted by Friends of the New Braunfels PublicLi rary. Specia preview sa e Oct. 21, 5pm-7:30pm. Over 55,000 items including books,cds, dvds, tapes, puzzles most $2 or less. Alsocollectibles. $25 for non-members. 830-221-4300.

... a unique celebration rich in German cultureand full of Texas fun. 830-625-9167, 800-221-4369. wurstfest.com

October 30Groovin in The Grapes1pm-4pm. Dry Comal Creek, 1741 HerbelinRd. Enjoy an afternoon as the best of local

an s, singers an song writers per orm oryour listening pleasure and for dancing ontree-shaded tables. In addition, we will be

hosting local traveling food vendors to addthat special foodie treat. Free. 830-885-4076.drycomalcreek.com

PLANO

November 6-7Texas Pet ExpoSat., 9am-6pm. Sun., 10am-5pm. Plano Centre.

Two fun days of activities for everyone inthe family, featuring all types of pets, petproducts and services, pet entertainers, andmore. Petting zoo, face painting, frisbee dogs,contests, amazing acro-cats. Tickets online.texaspetexpo.com

SAN SABA

October 9Dance Under the Texas Stars8pm-mi nig t. Popu ar street ance onCherokee Street and the Courthouse Squarefeaturing Landon Dodd and his band. Freeto the public; bring your own chairs andBYOB. Setups sold by San Saba EveningLions Club, chairs and tables for rent by SanSaba Volunteer Fire Dept. 325-372-5544.

sansabachamber.com

October 9Pecan Capital Street Dance IV8pm-midnight. Popular Street dance onCherokee Street/Courthouse Square featuringLandon Dodd and The Dance Hall Drifters. Freeto the public, bring your own chairs and BYOB.Food and Setups sold by The San Saba LionsClub, chairs and tables for rent by San SabaVolunteer Fire Dept. 325-372-5544.

November 5Welcome Hunters Day

Sponsored by San Saba County Chamber ofCommerce. G&R Grocery and Super S Foods.Goodie bags to be distributed to welcomehunters. Check out our fundraiser One Day,

Two Hunters Guided Hog Hunt with 3 mealsand one night lodging. Tickets $10. 325-372-5141. sansabachamber.com

SISTERDALE

October 9, 15, 22, 23Sisterdale Dancehall Grand Re-Opening1210 Sisterdale Rd. One of the oldestdancehalls in Texas. Relive history brought

back to live at the reopening. Oct. 9, Jazz Blues& Diamon s. Oct. 15, Jeremy Stea ing. Oct.22, Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition. Oct. 23,

Tennessee to Texas Songwriters. 210-508-0344.sisterdaledancehall.com

SPRING BRANCH

October 2Under the Tuscan Moon7pm-11pm. 10th Annual Taste of the Hills Gala

raise money for its various activities and forthe many local non-profit groups and charitiesthat the Chamber helps and supports. $50 perperson. 210-392-1993. u ver espring ranc chamber.com

October 9Backyard BBQ Throw Down10am-6pm. S a e Tree Sa oon an Gri , 13430U.S. 281. Hosted by Chrome Divas Of Central

Texas. Funds will go to support Breast Cancer

Awareness and Research. Amateur BBQ Cook-off Contest and BBQ Plate Sales. $50 per cook-off team registration, free admission to comeand enjoy the day. Teams can pre-registeronline. centraltexaschromedivas.com

STONEWALL

October 9-10Family Fun Weekend at the LBJ Ranch2n annua . Lyn on B. Jo nson NationaHistorical Park. Sponsored by the Friends of LBJNHP. Family Fun run scheduled for Sat. at 9am

and the popular Bike Tour of the LBJ Ranch,hosted by Luci Baines Johnson, President andMrs. Jo nsons younger aug ter, is set orSun. at 2 p.m. Registration online. 830-868-7128 x231. friendsoflbjnationalpark.org

October 9Volunteer Fire Department Fish FryStonewall Chamber of Commerce Building.

Friends of LBJ National Historical Park inviteyou to join them in the re-creation of a historicbarbecue hosted by President and Mrs.Jo nson at t e LBJ Ranc near Stonewa . 830-868-7128 x231. friendsoflbjnationalpark.org

TOW

October 9Annual Tow Bluffton Community Celebration11am. Come help us celebrate at the Tow

Community Center. There will be good food,lots of fun and great entertainment.

UTOPIA

November 645th Annual Utopia Fall Fair9am-4pm. On t e Town Square, Hwy 187.Hosted by Utopia Arts & Crafts Guild. Familyfriendly event features more than 70 vendorsof handcrafted items, music and food. Asilent auction benefits the guilds scholarshipfund and a plate lunch benefits the highschool senior class. Free. 830-966-5569.

[email protected]. uvalde.org

UVALDE

October 2-3Uvalde Visual Arts League Garner MuseumBenefit Art Festival 2010Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., 10am-3pm. TownSquare. Live music, food, fun. 830-591-0444.

Do you want to see your event here? Visit www.hillcountrycurrent.com

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... a very special opportunity for the Dripping Springs Community!

The 13th Annual Empty Bowls event, sponsored by Dripping Springs Helping Hands, Inc., will bee at Sunset Canyon Pottery, 4002 E. Hig way 290 in Dripping Springs, on Sun ay, Novem er 7,

2010 from 11 A.M. until 3 P.M.

This popular event benefits the Helping Hands Food Pantry, which twice each week serves over300 households who simply do no have enough to eat. The Hauser family, owners of SunsetCanyon Pottery, will once again graciously donate the use of their facility and 1,000 originalhandmade bowls. After selecting a keepsake bowl, with a $20 donation at the door for eachbowl, every patron will enjoy a choice of delicious gourmet soups and breads provided at no costby restaurateurs in Dripping Springs and Austin. Area musicians will contribute the gift of livemusic, and patrons will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous gift items in a Silent Auction.Please come by and join us at the 13th Annual Empty Bowls!

Establish more than 25 years ago to help the needy in our community, Helping Hands is a volun-teer-run 501(c) (3) organization that provides food, financial, and social assistance to neighbors inneed. Volunteers also offer special programs (including School Supplies and project Elf).

More information is online at helpinghands-drippingsprings.org.

Its Empty Bowls Time

October 162010 Bike Classic

Three different routes and distances to ride inthe Hill Country River Area. 830-591-1065, 800-210-0380. i countryrivers.com

WIMBERLEYWednesdaysWimberley Farmers Market3pm-6pm. Lions Club Parking Lot #1 on FM2325. Open every Wednesday, rain or shine.

September 24-October 17The Wimberley Players Present Seven Bridesfor Seven BrothersFri. & Sat., 8pm. Sun., 2:30pm. WimberleyPlayhouse, 450 Old Kyle Rd. Tickets $18. 512-847-0575. wimberleyplayers.org

October 2Annual Book Sale8am-5pm. Chapel of the Hills CommunityChurch, 14601 Ranch Road 12. Benefits theWim er ey Vi age Li rary. 512-757-0594.

October 9Pumpkin Patch Activity Day110 Old Kyle Rd. Presented by WimberleyMerchants Association. Bring the children fora fun day of act ivities from the wizard show,pumpkin painting, face painting, train ride, gofishing booth, petting zoo, jumping air castle

and food booths. 512-847-2113. wimberley-merchants.com

October 9Wimberley GlassworksTropical Bamboo Collection4pm8pm. Wimberley Glassworks, 6469 RanchRoad 12. Wimberley Glassworks has gonewild with our Tropical Bamboo collection!I uminate your ome wit sensuous co orsand shapes of the tropics. Live music, drinks

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an eats. Come in tropica attire or ring t isannouncement with code PR10 for 10 percentoff our new collection October 9, 10 and 11.Glassblowing demonstrations daily exceptMonday. Gallery hours 10am-5pm daily, Sun.noon-5pm. 512-393-3316. wgw.com

October 14Celebrate Music7pm. Presented by Wimberley Institute ofCu tures. We er to Puccini, eaturing t e Savethe Zach House Quintet, a fundraiser to savethe 1870s Wimberley-Hughes house at theWimberley Playhouse. $80.00 tax deductibledonation. For reservations: 512-847-8589.

October 16Wimberley Eco Fest 2010Kat erine Anne Porter, 515 FM 2325. T e

doors will open at 9:30am and the programwill run from 10am until 4:30pm. Speakerswill be invited to make presentations onenvironmental topics of interest to Hill Countryresi ents an visitors. Last year t e Eco Festhad twenty-two businesses exhibiting at theevent and a similar level of participation isexpected for Eco Fest 2010. HaysCard.org

October 23Classic Car Show & Walk 4 Habitat10am. Chapel in the Hills, 14601 RanchRoad 12. Benefits imberley Valley Habitat forHumanity. Early registration is encouraged.

Wit registration you wi receive a ree T-s irtthe morning of the walk. Registration fees are$15.00 per person and $25.00 per family (2 T-s irts . 512-847-8595. wim er ey a itat.org

October 31Trick-Or-Treat on the Square4:30pm-7pm. Halloween on the WimberleySquare. Bring the children to a safe Trick or

Treat on the Square. 512-847-1100.

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he Roundup for HOPE, a two-day cowboy music festival withMichael Martin Murphey andchuck wagon cook-off, is com-ing to the 2,700 acre HiddenFa s A venture Par in Mar eFalls, October 23rd and 24th. Allproceeds will benefit A Placeof HOPE, a charitable health-care c inic in Mar e Fa s t atservices those in need in theHighland Lakes area.

On Saturday, October 23rd andSun ay, Octo er 24t , aut enticchuck wagons will circle aroundat the Hidden Falls AdventurePark for a chuck wagon cook-off.C uc wagon coo s wi com-pete against one another for thebest food (cooked circa 1900style) and most authentic chuckwagon. The public is invited tosee ow t e o West was wonand sample authentic chuck

wagon food prepared in thesame manner as our forefathers.

Live music for the family willtake place throughout Saturdayand Sunday morning. Satur-days musical guests includeexass avorite son, K.R.Woo ,

and other Central Texas favoritessuch as Pauline Reese, MikeBlakely, and George Ensley.

opping off the schedule is a

Saturday night concert with cel-ebrated Cowboy musical artist,Michael Martin Murphey. Thisive concert egins at 8pm.

On Sunday morning, visitorscan enjoy an authentic Cowboybreakfast before attending Cow-boy church where cowboys andcowboy gospel come togetherto create a unique Western wor-ship experience.

We couldnt be more excitedto bring Michael Martin Murphey and thechuck wagon cook-off to the Highland Lakesarea, said Dr. Brooks Blake of Marble Falls. Byattending this event, not only are you gettinggreat family entertainment, you are also help-ing those who cant afford healthcare.

For tic ets an more in ormation, visitwww.roundupforhope.com.

Circle the WagonsCircle the Wagons and Enjoy Michael Martin Murphey,

a Chuck Wagon Cook-off, and a Cowboy Music Festival during

the Roundup for HOPE at Hidden Falls Adventure Park

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Atten ance as increase every year, saiMark Figart, one of the Boerne Wild West Day

organizers. This year we are inviting 16,000elementary school students who participate int e Ear yAct FirstKnig t c aracter enric mentprogram, which has not been done before. Thebuzz has been phenomenal, so we expect arecord crowd.

First held in 2005 and created to benefitnumerous Rotary c arita e service projects,Boerne Wild West Day continues to enrich livesand has received acclaim from tourism profes-sionals and attendees as one of the Texas HillCountrys most compe ing an entertainingcultural celebrations. Exhibitions and events

this year will include:Shooting and roping competitionsHayrides, stage coaches and buffalo soldiersMusic an ancingKids activities such as a newly constructed

kiddie corral, clowns and an animal parkTexas Hold em Poker Tournament ($5,000 in

as prizesKnights of the Guild character exhibition

eaturing authentic war horses.EarlyAct FirstKnight Convention (details

ollow)

Tickets to Boerne Wild West Day are $10 foradults and $6 for children under the age of 13.Ages 3 and under are free. Tickets can be pur-c ase at participating merc ants an onineat www.boernewildwestday.com.

Enchanted Springs Ranch is located at 242Hwy 46 West in Boerne, just three miles west ofInterstate 10. Parking for Boerne Wild West Dayis r ee, an va et par ing wi e provi e ythe Boy Scouts for a small fee.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities stillavailable

Businesses an organizations can partner

with this years Boerne Wild West Day throughone of four sponsorship opportunities. Cashsponsorships are fully tax-deductible, and in-kind sponsorships may be considered. ValeroCorporation as een t e event s argest anlongest sponsor.

Record Crowds

Expected at 6th Annual

Boerne Wild West Day

Levels and benefits include:Platinum ($5,000)

500 free tickets and an event boothGold ($3,000)300 free tickets and an event boothSilver ($1,000)150 free tickets and an event boothBronze ($500)25 free tickets

Vendor booths can be reserved for $100,which includes two gate passes. Opportunitiesand space are limited, however, so inter-este parties s ou contact C ares Pearson([email protected]).

EarlyAct FirstKnight ConventionCoinciding with this years Boerne Wild West

Day wi e t e Secon Annua Ear yAct FirstK-night (EAFK) Convention for 10 school districts(16,000 students) across Texas and Oklahoma.

Hundreds of children from ages five to thir-teen wi convene at Enc ante Springs Rancto enjoy the Boerne Wild West Day festivitiesand celebrate the years tremendous achieve-ments as one of Rotary Internationals newestand most successful youth outreach programs.

Numerous contests an awar s wi e

celebrated. EAFK is a combined character-and service-education program teachingK-8 schoolchildren the Rotarian tradition ofService Above Self.

EAFK, sponsored by individual Rotary clubsworldwide, teaches and prepares schoolchil-dren to become responsible citizens throughservice, classroom discussion and the creative

isp a y o ga antry, c iva ry an no e c arac-ter represented by knights of medieval times.

Details about Boerne Wild West Day, includinga full schedule of exhibitions and attractions,

directions to Enchanted Spring Ranch andhotos/videos of the festival can be found at

www.boernewildwestday.com.

More information about EnchantedSprings Ranch is available at www.enchantedspringsranch.com.

More information about EAFK is available atwww.eafk.org.

tten ance at t e Sixt Annua Boerne Wi West Day wi excee 5,000, accor ing to t e

events sponsor, the Rotar y Club of Boerne. The day-long festival features gunslingers, pio-

neer reenactments, stagecoach rides, hayrides, a kiddie corral, a petting zoo, live music and

more. Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne will host the event on Saturday, October 23 from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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When fall is in the air the first thing that comes to mind is always beautiful maple leaves andpumpkins! Most everyone can recall special memories of visiting a pumpkin patch to pick a big

round bright orange pumpkin and the fun you have as a family carving wonderful faces and eat-ing homemade pumpkin pie.Love Cree Orc ar s, pioneers o t e Texas App e in ustry ave een osting t e Great Hi

Country Pumpkin Patch for the past 16 years. Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country inMedina on Highway 16 North, Love Creek Orchards has the perfect setting for a childrens festival.

The Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch is designed to entertain and educate children at thesame time. T e event inc u es ayri es, scarecrow ui ing, pump in painting, pony ri es,games and photo opportunities. But it also includes a petting zoo, apple orchard tours, cidermaking and processing apples on the apple line. Children also get to make puppets, enjoy apuppet show, story telling and playing an instrument in the Great Hill Countr y Symphony.

There is so much to do you will want to stay the whole day. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy foodrom our ven ors. Love Cree o ers am urgers, ot ogs, pizza, quesa i as, appe pie, pump-

kin pie, apple ice cream and of course, fresh squeezed apple cider. If you want pumpkins you will

find the largest variety of pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, corn stalks and fall squashes and gourdsavailable to buy.

T e Great Hi Country Pump in Patc is open every Satur ay, Sun ay, Mon ay an Tues ay inOctober and also includes the first weekend in November. Hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.Admission if $5.00 per person and includes the free hayrides, petting zoo, pumpkin painting (youbuy the pumpkin and we provide the paint), tours, and entertainment. There is an additionalcharge for pony rides, face painting and puppet building.

T e Great Hi Country Pump in Patc is a so open on T urs ays an Fri ays or sc e u eschool tours. For more information call 800-449-0880. For school tour information call 830-796-2588. Special birthday parties can also be accommodated by reservation. For more informationcheck out our web site at www.lovecreekorchards.com.

GREAT HILL COUNTRY PUMPKIN PATCH

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True Grit is returning to the Old BlancoCounty Court ouse on Octo er 23, 2010. T atis the date and theme of the Old Blanco Coun-ty Courthouse Preservation Societys (OBCCPS)annual fundraiser benefitting the Old CountyCourthouse in Blanco, Texas. This years eventis being dramatically expanded to appeal to allage groups, interests and price points.

This years 2010 Old Blanco Country Cour t-house True Grit Festival and Gala will featurefour separate venues:

For the first time, a free Family Festival willbe held on the grounds of the Old BlancoCountry Courthouse from 1:00-4:00 PM onSaturday, October 23. Designed for kids andfamilies, the event will include special appear-ances by the Texas Rangers who will performa re-enactment of the famous shootout withSam Bass and will issue Ranger Deputy badgesto i s atten ing. A specia Storyte ing Areawill feature stories about historical Blanco,demonstrations about the life and times ofearly pioneers will be presented courtesy ofPioneer Park in Johnson City, and special rop-ing tricks will be performed by a guest ropingexpert. A pumpkin patch will be set up withover 100 pumpkins available for sale and somewill be given away free to kids. Special Hallow-een mask making will be available courtesy ofthe Uptown Blanco Arts Center. There will bewasher-throwing contests and food vendorswill offer food and treats for sale.

The first annual True Grit Texas HoldemTournament will be held from noon-4:00 PMupstairs in the Old Courtroom with up to 100players competing to become the Blanco TrueGrit Champion. Those making the final tablewi receive an engrave eepsa e, an t e topthree finishers will receive special recognition.Entry is $60/person and advance reservationsare requested. No one under 21 will be admit-ted to the event. Free beer and snacks are be-ing provided courtesy of The Real Ale BrewingCompany in Blanco.

The evening Gala event begins at 5:30 PMset under a free-standing 100 tent on thegrounds of the Courthouse starting with a freebeer and wine mixer, followed by a three-course steak and/or chicken dinner cateredby Sullivan St. Caterers. Both a silent and liveauction of both goods and services donatedby area businesses and individuals will be heldunder the tent.

Special auction items this year include ahandmade western saddle by Marvin Stetler,a an ma e wa nut roc ing c air y GaryWeeks Studio in Wimberley, the evening use ofAlbert Hall in Albert, Texas, a weekend stay atthe Blasingame Creek Ranch with sleeping ac-commodations for a group of up to 28 people,special originally signed pictures of the TrueGrit movie set in the upstairs Courtroom by

both the Coen Brothers and Jeff Bridges.A itiona outstan ing items are sti eingfinalized but will be sure to please and surprisethose attending.

Ticket prices for the Gala Dinner and Auctionare $50 each or reserved tables for eight maybe purchased for $400, and includes the mixer,dinner and auction plus admission to the Mu-sic Event and Street Dance starting at 8:30 PMand continuing until 11:30 PM to be held onPecan Street a jacent to t e Ga a tent.

This event will feature Mike Blakely and theWhiskey Traders. Blakely, a Texas native nowliving in Marble Falls is well known as both anovelist and singer/songwriter, publishing his

rst nove in 1990. He co-aut ore t e nove ,A Tale Out of Luck, with Willie Nelson, and hasauthored a slew of other western-themednovels. His music songwriting talent is wellrecognize in t e in ustr y an as a a a -like, storytelling quality, including GuadalupeMoon, The Last Comanche Moon, Heres toHorses and The Whiskey Traders Song. Blakelyhas performed all over the U.S. and in Europe,Mexico an Austra ia. He is excite a out pay-ing in Blanco and describes Blanco as my kindof people.

For those not able to attend the Gala Din-ner, a specia Music an Street Dance on yentry fee of $10/person can be purchased thenight of the event at the entry gate on PecanStreet, just east of the Courthouse Square. Noadvance purchase is available.

For t ose not a e to atten t is years event,underwriting donations are welcome. Mailyour tax-deductible contribution to OBCCPS,P.O. Box 302, Blanco, TX 78606. Underwritinglevels range from Cattle Barons ($5,000 orgreater) and Trail Bosses ($2,500-$4,999) toBuckaroos ($100-$499) Trail Hands ($1-99).

For additional information about the 2010True Grit Festival and Gala, including receivinga reservation orm or or ering tic ets to t eGala Dinner and/or the True Grit Texas Holdem

Tournament, call Lesley Griffi n, CourthouseManager, at (830) 833-2211or email her [email protected] or contact Jeff Har-kinson, Gala Co-Chair, at [email protected] or at (214) 934-8414. Ext. 14. Advanceticket orders will assist in planning efforts.

True Grit Returns

to Old Courthouse

Comfort

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Visitors to the Texas Hill Country k now that fallhas offi cially arr ived when they see the smilingfaces of scarecrows begin to appear in Comfortfor the towns annual Scarecrow Invasion. Theevent celebrates the autumn beauty of theexas Hi Country an t e arvest season.

Prime viewing for these cleverly themed andcolorfully decorated characters is from Octo-ber 15 through November 2. The town kicksoff the invasion on Saturday, October 16 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the downtown Historic Dis-trict with the sale of pumpkins and corn stalks,

entertainment, and fun activities for kids. MissComfort and her court, dressed as scarecrows,will be part of the festivities.

he kick-off is a great time to see this yearsaward-winning scarecrows. One of the mostfamiliar figures of the rural landscape, thesefun symbols of the harvest season becomeyard art in Com-fort as residentsan usinessowners competein several catego-

ries. The manyhistoric homesand buildings inComfort providean extra specialsetting for thescarecrows. Somecreations capturethe essence of fall,complete withhay bales, pumpkins and garden mums, whileothers display a humorous touch. Visitors areencouraged to take a leisurely drive through

Comfort to see the winners, all prominentlymarked with signage. Among the awardsgiven are Best of Invasion, Best Business, BestResidence, Most Creative, Best Theme andOnly in Comfort.

Town of Comfort Welcomes the Fall Harvest Seasonwith Scarecrow Invasion and Annual Antiques Show

The scarecrows traditionally make their ap-pearance just in time to deter any feisty black-birds from pestering visitors attending theComfort Village Fall Antiques Show on October16 and 17.

The Scarecrow Invasion provides a festive fallbackdrop for the show, directed by Tommyand Lori Titsworth, and now in its 23rd year. Itis known as the show that is putting countryback into country shows. Hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. on Satur ay an 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. onSunday. Admission to the show, which is held

in Comfort Park , is $5 per person with childrenunder 12 admitted free. The booths are undercover, so the show goes on rain or shine.

After seeing the antiques show, visitors canshop stores in downtown Comfort and alongHighway 27. Comfort is rich in architectural

eritage an near y t e entire owntown ison the National Registerof Historic Places. Manyof these structures houseantiques stores, specialtyshops, restaurants and

bed-and-breakfasts. Mostof them participate in theInvasion.

Comfort also has ac-commodations to meetthe needs of almost anytraveler from cabins inthe country, to lavishlydecorated Victorian era

mansions and picturesque creek side and riverside lodging. The town is an easy drive fromSan Antonio and Austin for families who want

to enjoy a fall weekend in the Hill Country.

For more information on fall activities in Com-fort, visit comfortchamberofcommerce.com orphone 830-995-3131. Also, visit us on Facebook.

The Geckrows atComfortCrockery

New Braunfels

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The New Braunfels Art Leaguecelebrates autumn by inviting

artists from across the country

to participate in ARToberfest, a

juried competition and thirty-nine

day exhibit. Artist may enter up

to three pieces of work on Friday,

October 1 from 11am to 7pm at

the New Braunfels Art League

Gallery at 239 West San Antonio

St. The juror will select worksdeemed to meet the overall stan-

dard of submissions for the show

on October 2. That day each artist

will be notified of their works ac-

ceptance to or rejection from the

competition. For information re-

garding entry, please go to www.

newbraunfelsartleague.com, click

on special shows, then prospec-

tuses and finally click October-ARToberfest. Be sure to read the

guidelines and rules portion of the prospectus if you

plan on submitting work. The public is invited to the

show reception, Friday October 8 from 5-9pm at the

NBAL Ga ery. At t at time a artists wi e onore

and the winning entries in six categories, plus a best

of show award, will be announced. We will also

honor New Braunfels Art League member, Brent Mc-

Carthy for being chosen to design both the 2010 and

50th annual celebration beer steins for the annualWurstfest Celebration in New Braunfels.

Celebrate Art at

ARToberfest

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he Texas Pet Expo is the first show of its

in in Nort Texas an guarantees to e t e

ultimate source of education, entertainment,

expert care and fun - for pet owners of all

kinds.

he two-day event will feature exhibits, shows

and demonstrations presented by some of

the leading pet authorities and trainers from

across the country.

he inaugural Texas Pet Expo will open its

doors on November 6, 2010 at the Plano Con-

vention Center in Plano, Texas. Countless pet

owners from across North Texas are expected

to attend.

Admission is $10 per person; $5 for seniors

55 and older; $5 for children; under 5 is free.

Parking is free.

EXHIBITORSDuring its introductor y year, the Texas PetExpo will be home to the largest indoor pet

show in North Texas and host many of theleading manufacturers, top retailers and pet-specific service companies in the industry.

Ex i itors w o ave a rea y signe up wishowcase their latest, pet-friendly productsthat are available to owners, as well as dem-onstrate the hottest technologies and servicesoffered in the pet industry today.

From exotic birds and snakes to dogs and cats,pet owners of all kinds will find everythingthey need - including sample products and

iscounte services to expert a vice on pets all under one roof.

EXPERTSThe Texas Pet Expo will host some of theworlds leading pet experts who will covertopics on obedience training to general petcare, to name a few. Pet owners will have thechance to meet one-on-one with professionalswho specialize in the care of pets of all shapesand sizes.

ENTERTAINMENTThere will be no end to the amount of fun andexcitement for pet owners of all ages. Fea-tured shows, which are free with paid admis-sion, inc u e Twiggy t e water-s iing squirre ,Star Dog Entertainment Frisbee and Agilitydogs, The Amazing Acro-Cats, Larry the BirdMan, The Happy Dragon and A One-of-Kind

Pony Party s petting zoo.

WHY EXHIBIT?As the economy continues to recover, it ismore important then ever for pet industrymanufacturers and retailers to connect withpet owners. And until now, there has neverbeen a convention or show specifically tar-geted at pet-friendly consumers for pet-basedcompanies and organizations in the Dallasmetroplex. Trinity Event Managers is chang-ing that by bringing tremendous economicopportunity to pet industry manufacturers

and retailers in North Texas with the Texas PetExpo.

The Expo promises to be the pet industry sdirect connection to North Texas pet own-ers who are seeking the best products andservices for their animal friends. The Expo willachieve this by creating a family-friendly, tradeshow environment that reflects the excitementof our industry, while maintaining a profes-siona se ing atmosp ere.

Just how big is the pet market? According tot e American Pet Pro ucts Association APPAspending on pet supplies, and OTC medicinesincreased from $9.8 Billion in 2008 to $10 bil-lion in 2009, despite the slow economy. Andthe APPA projects continued growth of 2% in2010.

In 2008, $3.2 billion dollars was spent on petservices, which was projected to grow morethan 6% to $3.4 billion in 2009. And veterinaryservices were projected to grow 9.9% in 2009.

Adding to that, the size of the U.S. pet insur-ance market was close to $332 million in 2008,up from approximately $272 million in 2009 (a22% increase) and that number is expected toreach $400 million in 2010 and will continue togrow to $600 million by 2013.

Because the Texas Pet Expo will be the first of

its kind in Nor th Texas, it promises manufac-turers, retailers and service providers of petpro ucts access to t is virtua y untappe mar-ket of pet enthusiasts.

D TES AND TIMESSaturday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.an Sun ay, Novem er 7, rom 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Admission to the Texas Pet Expo is $10 foran adult; $5 for seniors 55 and older; $5 chil-dren: 5 and under are free. Expo parking is free.

Texas Pet Expo BringsExhibits, Experts,Entertainment

Kerrville

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The Eleventh Annual Texas Furniture Mak-

ers S ow ta es p ace Octo er 21 t roug

December 4, 2010 at Kerr Arts and CulturalCenters gallery in the renovated old post of-

fice at 228 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville, Texas.

This juried exhibition is a statewide com-

petition featuring handcrafted pieces by the

best custom furniture makers in Texas and is

co-sponsored by Woodcraft Texas, a national

retail chain of specialty woodworking tools

an equipment ocate in San Antonio, Austin,

Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth.

The purpose of the show is to improve the

quality and recognition of Texas furniture mak-

ing, and introduce the furniture makers to po-

tential customers who will buy their creations.

On display will be a myriad of tables, chairs,

benches, cabinets and more, many crafted in

multiple, complimenting woods then acces-

sorized with other materials, reflecting styles

as diverse as Shaker, 19th Century German,

modern cedar log, and Federal.

The Presentation and Awards Ceremony will

be held on Saturday, October 30th from 6 to 8

pm. This years judges are Brian Boggs, founderof Brian Boggs Studio in Asheville, North

Carolina, a nationally known craftsman noted

for designing and building traditional Appala-

chian-style chairs and contemporary furniture;

Asa Christiana, from Newtown, Connecticut,

Editor of Fine Woodworking Magazine and a

former judge of the Texas Furniture Makers

Show; and Alan Carr, from Fredericksburg,

Texas, known for his heirloom rocking/gliders.

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, located at 228

Earl Garrett St., in downtown Kerrville, is open

Mon. - Sat. 10 am 4 pm an Sun ay, 1-4

pm. There is no admission charge. For more

information call 830-895-2911 or visit www.

acc errvi e.com.

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Hosts

Texas Furniture Makers Show

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