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Fiesta San Antonio A long-standing tradition in San Antonio, TX and the biggest celebration of traditions and history along with plenty of parades, a carnival, great line up of music and good food. An all around highlight of the town. An extravaganza you don’t want to miss. April 20 – 30, 2017. For more information about the event and ticket prices, visit www.fiesta-sa.org.
2017 Founders Day Festival The 30th Annual Founders Day is the biggest community event held in downtown Dripping Springs. “The three-day celebration kicks off with the Grand Parade and includes: free music and entertainment on two stages, the Mighty Thomas Carnival, food, beer, street dances, cook-off competitions, over 150 arts and crafts booths and business vendors,” shares its website. April 21-23, 2017. Call (512) 858-4725 for more information. www.cityofdrippingsprings.com
Liberty Hall Fair & Rodeo Star of Texas Realty group presents its 10th annual fair and rodeo. Come out to enjoy the fun of true blue rodeo complete with bull riding, barrel racing, steer roping and more! April 20-23, 2017. Harvest Ranch Arena, 8355 RR 1869. www.lhfairandrodeo.com
Old Settler’s Music Festival Benefitting the future of Americana and Roots music as shared by its website. A musical experience like no other with arts and crafts, camping, food, a great line up of artists, and more to add to the festivities. April 20-23, 2017. Admission fee required. Driftwood, at Salt Lick Pavilion with camping at Camp Ben McCullough, 18300 FM 1826. Noon-Midnight. Contact Rose Kimball at (512) 447-5851 or visit oldsettlersmusicfest.org for more information.
Dinosaur Weekend at Jellystone Park Hill Country Enjoy another great weekend at Jellystone Park Hill Country, this time hunting dinosaurs! “Join Paleontologists Yogi Bear™, Cindy Bear™, and Boo Boo™ and dig for dinosaur fossils, play Dino games, make dinosaur crafts! It will be a T-Rex-a-riffic good time,” shares their website. April 21 – 23, 2017. Jellystone Park Hill Country, 12915 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133. jellystonehillcountry.com
Great Outdoors Weekend at Jellystone Park Guadalupe Enjoy the fresh air and the picturesque beauty of the Hill Country along the Guadalupe while learning about recycling and turning trash into treasure as shared by its website. April 21-23, 2017. Jellystone Park Guadalupe, 2605 Junction Hwy 27, Kerrville, TX 78028 http://jellystoneguadalupe.com
2017 Arts Fest Enjoy the beautiful town of Wimberley, TX and be amazed at the top-notch talented artists the Hill Country has to offer. A long standing tradition with a beautiful view alongside the Blanco River. Music, food vendors, and so much more. Produced by Wimberley Valley Art League. Free. April 22-23, 2017. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Waters Point Retreat 13401 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676. www.wimberleyartsfest.com
Hill Country Youth Art Show Over 1,000 Hill Country students in grades K-12 display their artistic talents for an enjoyable exhibition of one-of-a-kind artwork. March 30 – April 23, 2017. The Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville, TX 78028. Contact (830) 895-2911. kacckerrville.com
Texas Hill Country Wildflowers Tour The most majestic tour showcasing the beauty that is the Hill Country. Bluebonnets, vineyards, and plenty of scenic and picturesque countryside for guests to gaze at. “This tour will make a stop in the historic German town of Fredericksburg, where guests will have time to have lunch and shop the many boutiques along Main Street,” shares its website. Thursday, March 30, 2017 – Sunday, April 30, 2017. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205. Contact (210)341-6000. visitsanantonio.com