Great Destinations in the Texas Hill Country
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MARCH
Every Saturday - Cowboys on Main - Beginning March 15 - Western Display in front of Bandera County Courthouse and strolling musicians on Bandera's Main Street from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. No Fee.Every Friday through March 21 - Lenten Fish Fry - Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
3/1/2008 - Flea Market - Inside Bandera American Legion - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
3/1/2008 - Still Going Pub Crawl - Sponsored by Hill Country Gypsy Motorcycle Group
3/7/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
3/15-17/2008 - Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association & Hill Country State Natural Area Partners Trail Ride - Rides are on Saturday and Sunday. Camping available. Proceeds benefit the Hill Country State Natural Area. Ride, swim, fish, relax. (830) 796 4413 www.hcsnap.org
3/15/2008 - Flea Market - Inside Bandera American Legion - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
3/14-15/2008 - Wild Hog Explosion All Bike Rally - Hill Country ride leaves from Mansfield Park. Special biker wild hog catch at 4:30 PM. 830-796-4447. www.wildhogexplosion.com.
3/15/2008 - 4th Annual Wild Hog Explosion - Event features team competition for all age levels in wild hog catching, pork rib cook-off, hog kissing contest, arts & crafts, children's bicycle rodeo. Benefits Bandera County Kronkosky Library and Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League. Mansfield Park. 830-796-4447. Schedule and details at www.wildhogexplosion.com.
3/15/2008 - Lakehills Chili Cook-off - Sponsored by American Legion Post 410. Events features cook-off, flea market, arts & crafts and music. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 210-838-4012
3/23/2008 - Winter Bull Riding Series - Event includes open bull riding, junior bull riding, mutton busting, camel rides, and hilarious ostrich races. $5.00. 6 and under are free. Gates open at 1:00 PM, bull riding begins at 3:00 PM. BR Lightning Ranch 830-535-4096
3/29/2008 - 7th Annual Fish Fry, Auction, Games and More - Sponsored by Lakehills United Methodist Church at Lakehills Civic Center - 830-751-2404
APRIL
Every Saturday - Cowboys on Main - Features Western Cowboy Exhibit in front of Bandera County Courthouse and entertainers strolling Main Street. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. No Fee.
First and third Saturday of each month - American Legion - Flea market beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Every Tuesday and Saturday in April - Walking Bird Tour - An experienced birder will walk you down the trails to identify birds in their natural setting. Endangered species usually seen are the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo. You may also see the rare green kingfisher. 8:30 AM - noon. Hill Country State Natural Area. 830-966-3413.
04/4-6/2008 - Biker Rallies of Texas presents Thunder in the Hill Country - A three day event held at Bandera's Mansfield Park consisting of free tent camping, poker run, daily door prize giveaways, lots of vendors, food, field events, Friday and Saturday night live bands, D.J. music all day Friday and Saturday, bike show, tattoo contest, Sunday morning church service. Pre-registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt. At the gate registration is $30 with no shirt. 18 OR OVER NO EXCEPTIONS. www.bikerralliesoftexas.com or 936-334-0558
4/04/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
4/5/2008 - Bandera Market Day - Downtown Bandera. Vendors contact 830-796-4447.
4/12/2008 - Bandera Home And Landscape Show - Sponsored by the Bandera County Extension Service and the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District at Mansfield Park Show Barn. Event features a wide range of energy and water conservation displays, xeriscaping, septic and well maintenance displays and more. No charge. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4/18-20/2008 - Spring Fling - Annual gathering of area musicians and bands. Festivities at all our area honky-tonks. Check out the Activities Page, Honky-Tonks for links.
4/19/2008 - BBQ and Concert Performance by Chris Story- Held at Mansfield Park. Benefits Pipe Creek Christian School. 830-796-4447
4/25/2008 - Rodeo - Twin Elm Guest Ranch at 8:00 PM. 830-796-3628
4/26/2008 - Old Fashion Jam Session - Held at Silver Sage Corral beginning at 6:30 PM. Folks are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in the fun. Snack foods also encouraged. 830-796-4969
MAY
Every Saturday - Cowboys on Main - Features Western Cowboy Exhibit in
front of Bandera County Courthouse
and entertainers strolling Main Street. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. No Fee.
Every Friday - Rodeo at Twin Elm Ranch, on FM 470 just off Highway 16 North, 8:00 PM. 830-796-3628 5/2/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 5/3/2008 - Bandera Market Day - Downtown Bandera. Vendors contact 830-796-4447. 5/3/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion
5/3/2008 - 8th Annual Medina River Cleanup - Registration from 9-12 noon at the Bandera City Park. Call Bob Brischetto at 830/612-3643 for further information.5/4/2008 - St. Stanislaus Parish Festival - BBQ, Games, Music, Auction and more. Mansfield Park Show Barn
5/10/2008 - Bandera United Methodist Church Live and Silent Auction, Craft and Rummage Sale - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
5/17/2008 - 3rd Annual Medina Lake BBQ Cookoff - Activities in addition to BBQ cookoff include car show, wife hauling contest, raffle, arts and crafts, and continuous music. Sponsored by Medina Lake Betterment Association at Lakehills Civic Center. Noon - 10:00 PM. 830-612-2700.
5/17/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion 5/23-25/2008 - 7th Annual Spring HC-SNAP Trail Ride - Hill Country State Natural Area. Sponsored by Hill Country State Natural Area Partners. www.hcsnap.net.
5/23-25/2008 - Cowboy Capital Rodeo Assoc. Pro Rodeo – Performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings - Mansfield Park, Bandera. 830-796-7207. www.banderarodeo.com.
5/23-25/2008 - Bandera Regulars Trail Ride – Ride will take place at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch. www.banderaregulars.org.
5/24/2008 Funtier Day Parade - 11:00 AM - Main Street Bandera.cowboy@banderatex.com.
5/24/2008 Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Department Springfest - Fleamarket, Games, Bingo, Auction and BBQ - Whartons Dock. 5/24-25/2008 Arts & Crafts Show - Courthouse Square, Bandera. Over 90 vendors. Sponsored by Bandera County Artists Association. Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM -4:00 PM. www.banderacountyartists.com
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Bandera, Texas 78003