mercredi 14 mai 2014

Fredericksburg: Annual Events, Festivals & Activities

By Pammy McGrath


There are many reasons to consider a move to the picturesque hamlet that is Fredericksburg, Texas. Surrounded by the beauty of Texas Hill Country, this town of about 9,000 residents offers a small town ambiance with close access to San Antonio and Austin. Throughout the year, the city and surrounding towns offer an abundance of events and activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The downtown historic district of Fredericksburg is definitely a big attraction to anyone visiting the town, filled with amazing architecture, shops, cafes, galleries and the beautiful market square, which is known as the Markplatz, due to the town's rich German history. The town has a notable farmer's market in the market square that runs through May until late August. You can buy locally grown lavender, local wines, produce, crafts from local artisans and much more at this popular weekly event.

Within the downtown area, there are nearly one dozen art galleries, which team up together to host the First Friday Art Walks. You can enjoy browsing through the galleries, and many of the galleries provide samples of wines grown at nearby wineries. The galleries are all within easy walking distance of each other and many are clustered on Main Street.

The people of Fredericksburg are proud of their German traditions, so it's little wonder that the town hosts a large annual Oktoberfest. You can sample a huge variety of beers, including domestic and German brews, as well as some delicious local beers. Live music, children's activities and plenty of arts and crafts booths are set up in the downtown area, and there is a fun, festive chicken dance that stretches from the town square along Main Street.

For families with kids, the town offers some exciting seasonal events. There is a yearly egg hunt and the Pioneer Museum, which is fun for a visit anytime. The town has a yearly fireworks show and parade to commemorate the Fourth of July. Christmas in Fredericksburg also is quite special with a tree lighting ceremony and the lighting of a German Christmas pyramid, which is a beautiful site.

Relocating to this area is simple with the help of the experts at Nixon Real Estate. They can find any type of home or property that you need, whether you are searching for Fredericksburg real estate or homes for sale throughout Texas Hill Country. They also can help you find a commercial property or perhaps a large parcel of land or a ranch if you wish to build your dream home.




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