These are what many consider the “dog days of summer” — the hottest days of the year in the Texas Hill Country. By now, we are all going a little stir crazy sitting inside waiting for it to cool down. No worries! Just because it’s hot outside, doesn’t mean there aren’t any cool events to get you out of the house.
This week, we go shopping! Not just any kind of shopping, but the kind of shopping that brings communities together. From farmer’s markets to yard sales, there will be plenty of goodies to sift through that will cater to anyone’s tastes. Bring plenty of water and head out to one of these fine events this week:
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Death by Chocolate Yes, please! Dive down a chocolate slip n’ slide, participate in a chocolate milk chugging contest and try your hand at chocolate bar bingo. Cool off at the chocolate ice cream social and wind down while you watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at the Guadalupe Stage outdoor theatre! July 28 – 31, 2016. Jelly Stone Guadalupe River Camp-Resort, 2605 Junction Hwy 27, Kerrville, Texas. jellystoneguadalupe.com
Freddyburg Youth Theater Presents Aladdin Jr. Take the family on a magic carpet ride as the youth of the Fredericksburg Theater Co. put on an impressive show full of adventure, romance, and magic! Adults $12; Children 17 and under $10. July 28 – 31, 2016. Fredericksburg Theater Co., 1668 S. US Hwy 87, Fredericksburg, Texas. fredericksburgtheater.org
Hill Country Swap Meet Peruse through trinkets galore at this all-time favorite swap meet. Free. 8 a.m. – noon. Lady Bird Johnson Park, Fredericksburg, Texas. earhartproductions.com
North American Wholesale Jewelry & Gift Show Everyone loves a little bit of shiny! Shop for yourself, or find the perfect gift for a loved one at this incredible jewelry show. $5. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Convention Center, 375 S Castell Ave., New Braunfels, Texas. nashows.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
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Dripping Springs Farmer’s Market Head to the farmer’s market to shop for local, fresh food and help support your local farmers! 3 p.m. – dusk. Every Wednesday, year round. The Triangle, Hwy 290 & RR 12, Dripping Springs, Texas. cityofdrippingsprings.com
Bandera Farmer’s Market Head to the farmer’s market to shop for local, fresh food and help support your local farmers! There will be farm fresh eggs, wholesome organic produce, rare Asian vegetables, fresh-baked goods and tons more. 8 – 11 a.m. Sid’s Bar B Que, 702 Main Street, Bandera, Texas.
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Beer by the Bay Music Festival Grab a cold one and get ready to rock out to some of the best music in the Texas Hill Country! There will be live music, tasty food, and micro-brewed beer. August 5-6, 2016. Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, Texas. beerbyhsbresort
Hotter Than Hell 100-Mile Yard Sale Where will you begin? This is the mother of all yard sales, and should be considered mandatory to yard sale aficionados everywhere! This yard sale starts in Castroville and ends in Brackettville. It includes a whole slew of Hill Country towns and cities including Uvalde, Knippa, Sabinal, D’hanis, and Hondo. Not only will there be random odds n’ ends for purchase, there will be antiques, theater events, and city-wide markets! August 5 – 7, 2016. visituvalde.com
The Peddler Show Need to find a gift for someone? Or, perhaps you just want to find a little somethin’ for yourself? The Peddler Show will be chock full of vendors offering unique and creative fashion items, jewelry, and furniture. Adults $7; children 12 and under are free. Admission good all weekend. Free parking. August 5 – 7, 2016. Convention Center, New Braunfels, Texas. peddlershow.com
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Bandera Market Days Held once a month, Bandera’s Market Days is a good way to go out and support local businesses, farmers, and non-profit organizations. From farm goods to baked goods, there will be plenty of wholesome goods to stock your fridge and pantry with. There will also be plenty of unique trinkets to peruse. Free. First Saturday of every month. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Courthouse Lawn, Bandera, Texas. banderatexasbusiness.com
Stargazing at the Park Get a little closer to the stars of the Texas sky with the astronomers from the San Antonio Astronomical Association. If you have never participated in a stargazing event hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife, then you are in for a real treat. Bring the kiddos! The will love every minute. The event is free, however, if you are not an annual pass member, you will need to pay the park entrance fee. 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Lost Maples State Natural Area, 37221 F.M. 187, Vanderpool, Texas. tpwd.texas.gov
