Good to the Last Drop
Summer is about the sweet things: sunshine, outdoor movies, fireflies at dusk. People will ask about your travel plans, but if you ask me, the recipe for a perfect summer starts at home. No-not Lake Como, but the backyard. My favorite summer memories are playing volleyball from dawn to dusk, tree climbing, pool party birthdays with cicadas laughing in the background. As an adult, those moments are different but still rooted at home. There is magic in dining al fresco on a screened-in porch with family; in discovering that homemade lemonade is a game changer and never going back to store-bought. My perfect summer day is taking my dog to swim in the river at a spot no one knows.
My name is Caroline; I'm a Kerrville resident and the managing editor of Fredericksburg City Lifestyle. This magazine was designed to support locals, and it’s an honor to curate and share stories of some of our most hardworking, creative and ambitious residents.
We understand the value of community, and home is where a perfect summer plants its roots. Kids & Pets is a theme that embodies our real lives: where children make memories, pets become family and adults let childlike summer joy back in. In this issue, we captured some of that magic and hope you are inspired to drink in every last drop of summer. We hope you swim in the sun, ride the rides and make memories that last a lifetime.
Kiddos can dig into artistic expression all year round with Camille Cohn at The Yellow Door Art Studio. Camille opens her doors to City Lifestyle as our cover feature, demonstrating what lessons children can take home from art class. Take a look at Liebeskind, a local children’s boutique filled with clothing, toys and books chosen for quality, charm and staying power. Then visit The Preserve, located just outside Fredericksburg, for a closer look at its 56-acre elephant sanctuary. At home, venture into new ideas for your space with Slaughter Design Studio and their dog-centric build- complete with a built-in dog bath and playful design details.
Wherever you venture this August, thank you for coming along for the ride with us. To our advertisers who make it all possible, we aren’t just grateful; we’re inspired by all you have created. We cannot wait to share with readers where you are headed next.
CAROLINE HEIBERG, MANAGING
EDITOR
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Correction: In our June issue, Alan Kirchhoff's name was misspelled.
August 2026
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
Fredericksburg City Lifestyle | Launch Party
Each month, we gather to celebrate the release of a new issue alongside local advertisers, community partners and readers. The launch party, hosted this month by Adega Vinho, celebrates local businesses and offers an opportunity to toast another month of stories highlighting the Texas Hill Country.
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A Winning Vintage
Adega Vinho Winery celebrated an exceptional showing at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, earning one Gold, six Silver and eight Bronze medals. Leading the lineup, the 2021 Estate Tempranillo received a Gold medal and an outstanding 95-point score, reinforcing the winery’s commitment to producing internationally recognized Texas wine. Explore the Adega Vinho vineyard at 1000 Ranch to Market Road 1623 in Stonewall, Texas or visit their tasting room in downtown Fredericksburg.
Texas Gold: Turtle Creek Vineyard
Turtle Creek Vineyard earned international recognition at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, led by its 2023 Tannat, which received a Gold medal and 96 points- one of only four Texas wines to earn Gold. The winery also brought home two Silver medals and one Bronze, showcasing Texas terroir on one of the wine industry’s biggest stages. Visit the stunning Turtle Creek Vineyard at 183 Fall Creek Road in Kerrville, Texas.
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A Showcase of Hill Country Design
Mustard Architects is bringing its vision to the national stage as architect of the 2026 Southern Living Idea House in Friedën. The 4,000-square-foot showcase home blends modern farmhouse design with Texas Hill Country architecture and features interiors by designers from Dallas, Austin and Houston. The home will open for public tours this fall, offering visitors a firsthand look at one of the year’s most anticipated residential design projects.
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Inside Camille Cohn's studio, children build confidence through creative exploration
THE YELLOW DOOR
ARTICLE BY AMY TUCKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AVA SNOOZY
Step inside The Yellow Door Studio; paint, clay, fiber, paper mache and works in progress fill the room, but the real focus is not on the finished product. It is the child making it. The space is alive with color, movement and possibility.
At the center of it all is Camille Cohn, an artist and educator who has shaped her work around the belief that art is not just something children make, it is something that shapes how they see, think and move through the world. Her classes give young artists room to experiment with materials, take creative risks and discover what they are capable of making through observation, problem-solving and learning to trust their own ideas.
A CREATIVE PATH
Camille’s path to The Yellow Door Studio was not linear. After a career in advertising, she stepped away to raise her children, discovering along the way that art could become a language. Her daughter, Riley, is on the Autism spectrum; drawing became a way of expressing what words sometimes could not.
That experience continues to shape the way Cohn teaches. In her studio, children are not asked to replicate or perform, rather encouraged to explore.
“I want them to be proud of themselves,” Cohn says. “To do something they didn’t know they could do.”
Students work across a range of materials, from painting and clay to fiber and paper mache. The variety matters; a child who feels hesitant with one medium may find confidence in another. Preferences emerge naturally, through doing rather than being told. Children begin to notice what feels interesting or challenging to them.
Cohn’s teaching balances guidance with freedom. She offers structure when needed, introducing a technique or guiding a process, but just as often steps back, reminding students: You are the artist. For many students, that reminder changes the way they approach the work.
Cohn sees it frequently, especially as children grow older and begin to second-guess themselves. In response, she often starts with process-based work, painting freely, cutting, experimenting, before shaping those explorations into finished pieces. It allows students to experience success early, to understand that creating does not begin with getting it right.
“Art teaches children more than technique. It helps them observe, interpret, express themselves and discover what they are capable of creating.”
Every corner of The Yellow Door Studio is designed to encourage curiosity, experimentation and hands-on learning through art.
BEYOND STUDIO WALLS
Students are given opportunities to share their work in community-facing environments, where the emphasis is not on competition, but on recognition. Recent exhibitions, including a showcase at Caliche Coffee, offer young artists the experience of being seen.
“To see their work out in the world,” Cohn explains, “it gives them something to be proud of. That’s what art is, it’s sharing.”
Outside the studio, a small free art box carries that idea into the community. Children can leave a piece or take a piece, creating a simple exchange between young artists and neighbors. They encounter the work of others, noticing different ideas, styles and points of view. This small gesture reinforces confidence; the idea that their work has value begins to take hold.
CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH ART
Subjects often come from the children’s own lives. In one class, a student studies the form of a beloved pet, translating it across multiple mediums, sculpture, painting, sewn forms, each version
offering a new way of understanding. In another, animals emerge from imagination, layered with personality and story. Through that process, observation becomes part of the lesson.
“It teaches them to see,” Cohn says.
Students begin to engage differently, not just with art, but with the world around them. Over time, those changes become visible. Children open up socially and creatively. Confidence builds. A child who once held back begins to take risks. Another discovers a voice they hadn’t accessed yet.
For families, the lesson is practical and encouraging; creativity does not require expertise, a perfect studio, advanced training or the right answer. It requires time, space and the willingness to let children explore.
Inside the welcoming Yellow Door is an environment where children are respected, encouraged, and given the freedom to develop as artists and as individuals learning how to observe, interpret and express.
The Yellow Door Studio is located at 808 & 810 N. Llano Street in Fredericksburg. https://www.theyellowdoorstudio.com/
For Camille Cohn, art is more than a finished project-it is a way for children to build confidence and problem-solving skills.
Camille Cohn founded The Yellow Door Studio to give children a place to explore creativity, build confidence and discover the joy of art.
Camille Cohn founded The Yellow Door Studio to give children a place to explore creativity, build confidence and discover the joy of art.
The Wunder Years
During one family's hardest season, customers and friends help keep a children's boutique moving forward
Unable to find an outfit for her son’s school pictures locally, Katherine Graham opened Liebeskind after seeing the need for a children’s clothing store in Fredericksburg. In 2018, Katherine and her mother, Kathleen, opened the boutique in the front room of her father’s office. Kathleen worked in the shop during the day while Katherine taught high school English and ESL, then managed the business in the afternoon.
The store later moved to Main Street, expanding its selection to include premature infant clothing through sizes 14/16. Katherine and Kathleen choose recognizable, quality brands, work with small, local and women-owned companies, support local authors and artists, and seek clothing made under fair working conditions. Even the name reflects the store’s roots: Liebeskind, a term Katherine’s great-grandmother used for the children, means “a child that you love.”
That meaning has become especially visible during Katherine’s recent cancer treatment. Her mother, Kathleen, has carried the daily work of the store, while Katherine’s father, children, longtime employee Miss DeeDee and close friends have stepped in wherever needed. Customers have become part of that supportive community, too. When physical restrictions prevented Kathleen from lifting and Katherine needed help, local mothers volunteered to set up, staff and take down a patio sale.
For Kathleen and Katherine, the support has demonstrated what Liebeskind has been since the beginning: a children’s store built by family, sustained by community and shaped by the families who return to it season after season together.
Liebeskind can be found at 127 E Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas.
(830) 307-9349
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG
Hildi & Hans Great Abenteuer
Liebeskind means ‘a child that you love.’ Liebe means love and Kind means child. It was something my great-grandmother called us when we were little, so the name is especially meaningful to our family.
- Katherine Graham
Authored by Liebeskind’s owners, this children’s book guides young readers through kid-friendly places and activities across Fredericksburg. Designed for toddlers through early elementary ages, it features the boutique itself and invites children to search each illustrated page for Arnie the Armadillo. The store also carries books for older readers by other local authors, extending its support of Hill Country storytellers.
Me & Henry Bondi Kidswear Steiff: The Original Teddy
Me & Henry is one of Liebeskind’s longtime favorites for boys, combining polished style with fabrics children can comfortably wear. The boutique has carried the brand since its first season and continues to select pieces with classic details and playful themes, from nautical looks to vacation-ready prints. The result is clothing suited for family photographs, celebrations, travel and ordinary days at home alike.
Fredericksburg’s German heritage comes to life through Bondi’s children’s Trachten, sourced directly from Germany. The collection includes lederhosen and dirndls made with soft, child-friendly fabrics rather than stiff traditional materials. Especially popular around Oktoberfest, the pieces allow children to take part in local celebrations with clothing that reflects the occasion while remaining comfortable enough for playing.
The German brand Steiffpronounced shtyfe - is known as the original teddy bear maker. Steiff brings heirloom-quality toys to Liebeskind’s shelves in a range of colors, animals and styles. First created in 1902, the bear was associated with President Theodore Roosevelt. Today, each authentic Steiff piece is identified by its signature button in the ear.
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LEARNING THROUGH CARE, CONNECTION AND CONSERVATION AT THE PRESERVE
TO UNDERSTAND AN ELEPHANT
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE PRESERVE
Daily care includes voluntary foot care, nail maintenance and enrichment activities designed to support each elephant's well-being.
“ONCE YOU’VE MET AN ELEPHANT, I CAN’T IMAGINE YOU WON’T WANT TO HELP."
- KARI JOHNSON
Many people understand the basic care required by dogs and cats. Grooming, vaccinations, nail trims and routine veterinary visits are familiar parts of pet ownership. Across the Texas Hill Country, residents may also know the needs of horses and livestock. Caring for an elephant, however, introduces an entirely different scale of responsibility. At The Preserve outside Fredericksburg, visitors receive a close look at that responsibility through an educational experience centered on Asian elephants. Owners Kari and Gary Johnson and their team share how positive reinforcement helps the animals participate in their own care.
The elephants’ size commands attention as soon as they walk into the open-air pavilion, but their movement soon becomes equally striking. At spoken cues, they move with a mesmerizing combination of strength, agility and grace. They lift and position their feet, allowing caregivers to inspect toenails and footpads. For visitors, the demonstration provides an answer to a question they may never have considered: How do caregivers safely examine and care for an animal weighing several thousand pounds?
Physical health represents only one part of the experience. Guests also learn about elephant anatomy, diet, behavior and intelligence, along with the differences between Asian and African elephants.
“We couldn’t sit in a room and just stare, and neither can they,” a member of The Preserve’s team explains. “A big part of animal welfare is mental exercise.”
Rather than simply presenting facts, the experience allows visitors to observe how the animals respond to caregivers and cues as they navigate the world around them.
MORE THAN FACTS
World Elephant Day, observed annually on August 12, raises awareness about elephant conservation and the challenges elephants face. For Asian elephants in particular, one of the greatest threats is ongoing loss, fragmentation of habitat and human-elephant conflict. Kari Johnson says education plays a critical role in conservation.
“Once you’ve met an elephant, I can’t imagine you’re not going to do anything you can to help them if you get a chance,” says Kari Johnson.
Guests also discover that elephants have distinct personalities. “The part that surprised me the most was to learn how different their personalities are,” one visitor remarked during a recent experience. Those personalities become evident as the elephants interact with caregivers and respond to familiar routines.
The elephant experience offers guests an opportunity to learn about the species while observing the animals in their home environment.
A LIFETIME WITH ELEPHANTS
For Kari and Gary Johnson, the experience reflects decades working with elephants.
“I started full-time apprenticeship with my stepdad, an elephant trainer, when I was 14,” Kari says. “That’s all I’ve done my entire life. Elephants are how we started. Elephants are how we’re going to end up. This isn’t just a business. This is our lives, our family.”
BUILDING UNDERSTANDING
Today, the Johnsons view the elephants at The Preserve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts, helping visitors develop a connection to animals many would otherwise only encounter through photos, documentaries or zoo exhibits. The experience gives guests access to details that statistics alone cannot convey: the condition of an elephant’s foot, the precision of its movements and the communication required to support its daily health.
Visitors may arrive curious about an elephant’s size or strength. They leave with a more complete understanding and appreciation for the animals’ physical needs, intelligence and capacity. And in the spirit of World Elephant Day, that understanding may be the most important lesson of all. As Jane Goodall observed, understanding leads to caring, caring leads to helping, and helping creates a future where elephants can thrive.
The Preserve is located at 650 Doublehorn Road, just outside of Fredericksburg, Texas. https://www.visitthepreserve.com/
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The Preserve spans 56 acres just outside Fredericksburg, providing a spacious home for its resident Asian elephants.
DESIGNING FOR DOGS
Dog baths, built-in beds and playful design details are turning everyday mudrooms into hardworking spaces for pets and people
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIELLE LOCHTE
Gone are the days of washing the dog in the driveway with a hose, or sacrificing the family bathroom only to watch one good shake send water across every surface. As dogs become increasingly integrated into family life, homeowners are carving out dedicated spaces designed around their needs.
Dog rooms are one of the fastest-growing evolutions of the traditional mudroom. Often designed like a walk-in shower with a raised base, dog baths make it easier to rinse muddy paws, sandy coats and post-adventure messes without straining your back. Handheld sprayers, durable finishes and smart storage help keep everyday cleanup contained.
In this custom mudroom by Slaughter Design Studio, every detail was built with a pair of Labrador retrievers in mind. The room includes a wash station, food storage, charging outlets for collars and GPS trackers, counter space and direct access to an enclosed outdoor lawn. Custom cabinetry provides built-in sleeping spaces, keeping essentials organized while giving the dogs a place of their own.
The project also embraces a sense of fun. A playful dog-bone motif appears throughout the room, paired with whimsical canine wallpaper and a vintage red milking stool used during bath time. Even the patterned flooring serves a purpose, helping disguise muddy paw prints, dust or debris.
As pet-friendly design continues to grow, spaces like this show how thoughtful planning can make life easier for both two-legged and four-legged family members. These practical pet features come together in a space designed for real life, muddy paws and all.
Slaughter Design Studio is located at 711 Llano Street in Fredericksburg.
https://www.slaughterdesignstudio.com/ (830) 307-3397
“The project also embraces a sense of fun.”
Raised dog baths make washing muddy paws and sandy coats more comfortable for both pets and owners.
Custom cabinetry keeps leashes, treats, towels and grooming supplies organized and within easy reach.
Handheld sprayers and raised platforms transform bath time into a more practical routine, while pony walls help contain splashes.
WINE COUNTRY WEEKENDS MEET
FAMILY FUN
Gastehaus Schmidt blends Fredericksburg vineyard adventures with kid-friendly vacation rentals
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG
While Fredericksburg may be the beating heart of Texas Wine Country, its vacation rentals are becoming a destination all of their own. Vineyard weekends cater to adults only, but a growing number of stays are designed with families in mind–complete with bunk rooms, pools and endless entertainment.
Parents can slip away for a dinner or girls’ trip through the vineyards while kids hang back with grandma. With kid zones this fun, they might even notice the adults are gone.
Gastehaus Schmidt can be found at 231 West Main Street.
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FROM CRISIS TO COORDINATION:
BUILDING AN ANIMAL RESPONSE PLAN
What began as a flood response evolved into a longterm effort to create a coordinated disaster plan
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG
When floodwaters receded, Kerrville Pets Alive found itself doing work that continues after the visible emergency clears: helping animals stay safe and helping people keep the pets they love.
During and after last year’s flood, the organization connected families with pet food, supplies, medical support, foster care and other resources while working alongside animal control, veterinarians, emergency responders and volunteers. Those experiences now shape its plans for disaster preparedness and a more coordinated animal response system for Kerr County.
Karen Guerriero, executive director of Kerrville Pets Alive, says the organization was “living what we were becoming.”
Although Kerrville Pets Alive is sometimes mistaken for a traditional shelter, its role is different. The organization works with animal services, private shelters, veterinarians and pet owners to help families keep their animals whenever possible. Its programs include free or low-cost spay and neuter services, a pet food pantry, foster coordination and Pet Emergency Medical Assistance, or PEMA, which helps owners access veterinary care when the cost is beyond their immediate reach.
“All the programs are meant to help people keep their pets,” Guerriero says.
As the flood response unfolded, Kerrville Pets Alive received calls from pet owners, animal control and community members offering help. Search-and-rescue teams, veterinarians and partner organizations worked from the property, making it a gathering place for animal support, coordination and care.
The need did not end when the floodwaters receded. In Hunt and Ingram, changes to camps, seasonal work and local businesses affected some residents’ income. Kerrville Pets Alive continues to help families manage pet care through medical assistance, supplies and fence repairs.
For Guerriero, animals belong in disaster planning from the beginning. In rural communities, animal response and human response often overlap, especially when families care for livestock, show animals and hobby farm animals in addition to household pets. During the flood, Kerrville Pets Alive worked outside the formal structure of the Emergency Operations Center. Guerriero says the organization has since been invited into planning conversations. Its new campus is designed to support that work. The first phase, the SAFE Campus, will serve animals from animal control, animals recovering from medical procedures and others needing rehabilitation or temporary care. A later phase will include an animal emergency response center where supplies, veterinary support, temporary care and community partners can come together during floods, fires and other emergencies.
“From that disaster, unfortunately, blossomed our new endeavor, which is the disaster recovery center for our area,” Guerriero says.
Kerrville Pets Alive relies on volunteers, foster families, donations and community partnerships to help pets and the people who love them. Whether you have time to volunteer, can open your home to a foster animal or would like to support financially, every contribution makes a difference.
https://kerrvillepetsalive.org/ (844) 572-7387
Texas A&M AgriLife is helping the organization plan for household pets, hooved animals, show animals and hobby farm animals, each with different housing, handling and health needs. Guerriero says the framework could become a blueprint neighboring communities adapt for their own needs. For Kerrville Pets Alive, recovery now points toward preparation: a stronger network, a clearer plan and a community working to care for people and animals together. As the organization helps shape that future, Guerriero wants animal welfare included from the beginning–with a seat at the table whenever disaster planning begins.
TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
ON MARRIAGE, KIDS, AND THE COMEDY OF REAL LIFE
Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
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AUGUST 2026
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
SUNSET IN AUGUST
Bat Emergence at Old Tunnel State Park
Old Tunnel State Park | Times Vary
Watch thousands of Mexican freetailed bats stream from the historic railroad tunnel at sunset. Emergence times vary throughout the season based on sunset and bat activity, so check the park’s online schedule before visiting for the most accurate viewing predictions. Reservations are required.
AUGUST 6TH & 13TH
Fredericksburg Farmers Market
Marktplatz | 126 W. Main St. | 4:007:00 PM
Fill your market basket with fresh Hill Country produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, flowers and handcrafted products while supporting local farmers and artisans. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities and a relaxed evening in downtown Fredericksburg at Marktplatz.
AUGUST 14TH - 16TH
Fredericksburg Trade Days
355 Sunday Farms Lane, Fredericksburg | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Spend the weekend treasure hunting at one of the Texas Hill Country’s favorite shopping destinations. Browse more than 350 vendors offering antiques, vintage finds, handcrafted goods, home decor, clothing, jewelry and specialty foods, then relax with live music and refreshments in the Biergarten.
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Third Thursday: Locals’ Night in Fredericksburg Shops & Restaurants On & Off Main
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Experience Fredericksburg like a local during Third Thursday, when downtown businesses stay open late with exclusive specials, extended shopping hours and unique experiences. Skip the weekend crowds and rediscover your hometown while supporting the shops, restaurants and galleries that make Fredericksburg one of a kind.
AUGUST 27TH - 30TH
Gillespie County Fair
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg
Step into a Texas tradition at the oldest continuous county fair in the state. The four-day celebration features a carnival and midway, live music, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, arts and crafts, antique tractors, fair food and the final weekend of pari-mutuel horse racing. Don’t miss Friday morning’s fair parade through downtown Fredericksburg, one of the largest in the Hill Country.
AUGUST 28TH - 30TH
Jurassic Quest
Fredericksburg Convention Center
Dinosaurs come alive at Jurassic Quest, a fully immersive walk-through experience featuring some of North America’s largest moving, roaring and breathing dinosaurs. Families can dig for fossils, meet baby dinos, ride lifesized giants and enjoy LEGO-themed play zones. For tickets and event deJurassicQuest.com
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