Events in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, Texas, is home to more than 400 festivals and special events each year, not to mention dozens of live music performances each week. From wine events to historical reenactments, the Texas Hill Country is filled with something to entertain just about everyone, from the young to the young at heart. Events happen daily, weekly, monthly, and annually, so be sure to plan ahead for your visit. 

January

Luckenbach Texas Blues Festival

Kick off the new year at the annual Luckenbach Texas Blues Festival, where some of the region's top blues musicians and bands perform in the iconic Luckenbach dance hall. Enjoy a weekend of live music, dancing, and the laid-back atmosphere that has made Luckenbach a Texas legend.

Luckenbach Texas
412 Luckenbach Town Loop
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

February

Reconnect with the One You Love

Celebrate the season of romance in Fredericksburg with wine dinners, live music, spa specials, and other experiences designed for couples. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or simply looking to unwind, February offers plenty of opportunities to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the charm of the Texas Hill Country.

Various Locations
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

March - April

Wildflowers Season

Spring is one of the most beautiful times to visit Fredericksburg, when colorful wildflowers blanket the Texas Hill Country. Wildseed Farms, the nation's largest working wildflower farm, bursts into bloom, offering stunning displays and seasonal shopping. While weekdays generally provide a more relaxed pace, Spring Break brings additional family-friendly activities throughout the area, including living history demonstrations and reenactments at the Pioneer Museum.

Various Locations
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

May

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

Celebrate Cajun and country culture at the Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival, a Memorial Day weekend event located in the town's Marktplatz. Delicious food, especially crawfish; numerous musical performances; and tons of fun games comprise the annual festival.

Festival Grounds 
101 W Main St.
Fredericksburg, TX, United States, Texas

Photo Credit: Laurie Jayson

June

Stonewall Peach JAMboree & Rodeo

Celebrate peach season at the annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree & Rodeo, a longtime Texas Hill Country tradition held each June. Enjoy a festive parade, rodeo events, live music, peach-themed activities, and family-friendly entertainment while sampling some of the region's famous fresh peaches and locally grown produce.

Stonewall Chamber Grounds
250 Peach Street
?Stonewall, TX 78671

July

Fredericksburg Fourth of July Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day in Fredericksburg with a full day of patriotic festivities. The annual Fourth of July Celebration features children's activities, a Main Street parade, live music, family-friendly entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display to end the evening.

Marktplatz
126 W. Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

November - December

The Holidays in Fredericksburg

During Weihnachtszeit, the Christmas season, Fredericksburg turns into a holiday Hallmark movie with German holiday traditions, timeless holiday décor, unique shopping, endless Christmas cheer, and four weeks of festive entertainment. Beginning the week of Thanksgiving and running through early January, visitors can experience Fredericksburg's Christmas Nights of Lights—a nightly lighting and audio program that brings together the unique mix of German Christmas traditions and warm Texan hospitality. Fredericksburg's more than 150 shops, boutiques, and art galleries are full of everything you need to complete your holiday shopping list.

Marktplatz (Christmas Nights of Lights) 
126 W. Main St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Besides the annual events listed above, Fredericksburg also hosts great monthly events like Fredericksburg Trade Days, the First Friday Art Walk, great concerts, and award-winning live theater performances.