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Redbud Cafe
(map) Housed in a former hardware store across from Blanco’s historic courthouse, the Redbud serves up a little bit of everything. There are great sandwiches, like the Classic Reuben, above: a warm,...
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Gillespie County Fair
(map) The old-fashioned, small-town county fair is alive and well in Gillespie County. This year’s 127th anniversary marks the longest-running fair in Texas and there is a lot to appreciate. From kids...
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Happy Hour at Iron Cactus
(map) They say they have the biggest happy hour in Texas, and it is definitely a big deal. House wine and all beers are just $3, and all 12 appetizers are $3 off. Save $3 off every tequila drink also....
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Lost Draw Cellars
(map) One of the newer wineries on the Wine Road 290, Lost Draw opened a few months ago right in the middle of Fredericksburg. One of the partners owned an old warehouse that had been in his family...
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Kuhlman Cellars
(map) New wineries are sprouting up along the Wine Road 290, giving us lucky wine-lovers more opportunities to try new grape varietals, along with new methods of making wine. The winemaker here is...
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New Tasting Room at Hawk’s Shadow
(map) Tom and Doug, the two brothers behind Hawk’s Shadow Winery, debuted their impressive new tasting room over the summer. It’s got it all: A killer view, cool underground cellar, lots of space for...
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Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
It starts this Friday! So if you’re thinking of going this year, here’s a look at last year. Fantastic weather drew record crowds to this historic German town. From beer and bratwurst to...
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Oasthouse Gastropub
(map) This fun take on “elevated pub food” opened last month near the Four Points. We were invited to a special tasting for the media, serving a menu of smaller versions of the regular dishes. Above,...
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Luckenbach Blues Festival
(map) The little town where “everybody’s somebody” hosts its 9th annual blues fest on Saturday, January 23. Headliners are Ray Wylie Hubbard and the Ben Beckendorf Band. Starting at noon, the festival...
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Blanco Lavender Festival
(map) In just a few years, the little town of Blanco has become the “Lavender Capital of Texas,” with several farms in the area now growing the fragrant herb. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday is the...
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