Community Calendar listings provided courtesy of the Bandera County Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
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May
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Rodeo at Twin Elm Ranch
Every Friday - Rodeo at Twin Elm Ranch, on FM 470 just off Highway 16 North, 8:00 PM. 830-796-3628
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Cowboys on Main
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.
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Farmer's Market
Every Saturday - Downtown Medina next to the Art Gallery. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, jams, jellies, salsas, plants, and other local products for sale. 9:00 AM. 830-589-7100 or 830-796-8337.
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Taco & Pancake Breakfast
5/2/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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7th Annual Spring HC-SNAP Trail Ride
5/2-4/2008 - 7th Annual Spring HC-SNAP Trail Ride - Hill Country State Natural Area. Sponsored by Hill Country State Natural Area Partners. www.hcsnap.org.
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Bandera Market Day
5/3/2008 - Bandera Market Day - Downtown Bandera. Vendors contact 830-796-4447.
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Flea Market
5/3/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Meadow Haven and Miracle Foundation Benefit Trail Ride
5/3-4/2008 - Meadow Haven and Miracle Foundation Benefit Trail Ride - Ride benefits horse refuge efforts and will take place at Hill Country Statee Natural Area. 830-589-2400
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8th Annual Medina River Cleanup
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.
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St. Stanislaus Parish Festival
5/4/2008 - St. Stanislaus Parish Festival - BBQ, Games, Music, Auction and more. Mansfield Park Show Barn
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40th Anniversary of Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar
5/4/2008 - 40th Anniversary of Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar - Festivities begin at 2:00 PM
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Bandera United Methodist Church Live and Silent Auction, Craft and Rummage Sale
5/3/2008 - Bandera United Methodist Church Live and Silent Auction, Craft and Rummage Sale - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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3rd Annual Medina Lake BBQ Cookoff
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.
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Flea Market
5/17/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Cowboy Capital Rodeo Assoc. Pro Rodeo
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.
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Bandera Regulars Trail Ride
5/23-25/2008 - Bandera Regulars Trail Ride – Ride will take place at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch. www.banderaregulars.org.
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Funtier Day Parade
5/24/2008 Funtier Day Parade - 11:00 AM - Main Street Bandera. cowboy@banderatex.com.
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Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Department Springfest
5/24/2008 Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Department Springfest - Fleamarket, Games, Bingo, Auction and BBQ - Whartons Dock.
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Arts & Crafts Show
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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June
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Rodeo at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch
Every Friday - Rodeo at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch on Hwy 470 just of Hwy 16 North (830-796-3628). Rodeo begin at 8:00 PM. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
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Farmer's Market
Every Saturday - Farmer's Market - Downtown Medina next to the Art Gallery. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, jams, jellies, salsas, plants, and other local products for sale. 9:00 AM. 830-589-7100 or 830-796-8337. 830-796-4447.
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Cowboys on Main
Every Saturday - Cowboys on Main - Western Display in Front of the Bandera County Courthouse and strolling entertainers on Main Street from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. No Fee.
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Rodeo at the BR Lightning Ranch
Every Saturday - Rodeo at the BR Lightning Ranch on Hwy 1283 just of Hwy 16 South (830-535-4096). Rodeo begin at 8:00 PM. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
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Taco & Pancake Breakfast
6/6/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Bandera Market Day
6/8/2008 - Bandera Market Day - Downtown Bandera. Vendors contact 830-796-4447.
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Flea Market
6/7/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Scavenger Hunt & Scenic Trail Ride
6/7/2008 - Scavenger Hunt & Scenic Trail Ride - Benefits Triple H Equitherapy. Games, BBQ, auction and more. Call 830/510-9515 or e-mail HHHdream@aol.com
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St.Victor’s Parish Festival
6/8/2008 – St.Victor’s Parish Festival –BBQ, games, DJ, raffle, and more. 11:00 AM - 5:0 PM Lakehills
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Rough Readers of the Silver Sage
6/14/2008 – Rough Readers of the Silver Sage –Area writers will read their own original work. Authors and poets of all ages are welcome to participate. Sponsored by the Bandera Riverside Players. Silver Sage Corral Senior Center. 7:00 PM. 830-796-4969.
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Flea Market
6/21/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Bandera Riverfest
6/28/2008 – Bandera Riverfest –River activities, arts and crafts, children's activities, music and more along the banks of the Medina River in Bandera City Park. Enjoy car show and parts swap meet. Enter the bbq contest. Sponsored by the Bandera Business Association. 830-796-4447. http://www.banderariverfest.com
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Bandera Jam Session
6/28/2008 - Bandera Jam Session - Hosted by Silver Sage Corral beginning at 6:30. All musicians are welcome to participate. Snack foods are encouraged. 830-796-4447
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July
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Rodeo at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch
Every Friday - Rodeo at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch on Hwy 470 just of Hwy 16 North (830-796-3628). Both rodeos begin at 8:00 PM. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
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Farmers Market
Every Saturday - Farmers Market - Downtown Medina next to the Art Gallery. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, jams, jellies, salsas, plants, and other local products for sale. 9:00 AM. 830-589-7100 or 830-796-8337.
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Cowboys on Main
Every Saturday - Cowboys on Main - Western Display in front of the Courthouse and strolling entertainers 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.
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Rodeo at the BR Lightning Ranch
Every Saturday - Rodeo at the BR Lightning Ranch on Hwy 1283 just of Hwy 16 South (830-535-4096). Rodeo begins at 8:00 PM. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
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Taco & Pancake Breakfast
7/11/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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4th of July Parade and BBQ
7/4/2008 – 4th of July Parade and BBQ - Lakehills -Parade lineup 10:00 AM, parade at 11 AM, followed by BBQ & music. Contacts (830)612 2244, 612 4246, 510 4246, and 510 9517
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4th of July Pet Parade
7/4/2008 – 4th of July Pet Parade – Sponsored Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League at Bandera City Park at 10:00 AM. All pets from horses to turtles to dogs, birds, cats, etc. are welcome. No fee. Registration begins at 9:00 AM; judging at 9:30 AM. Pet treats provided. Human refreshments available for sale.
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Bandera Market Day
7/5/2008 - Bandera Market Day - Downtown Bandera. Vendors contact 830-796-4447.
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Flea Market
7/5/20087 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion
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Great Hill Country Apple Pickin'
7/18-19/2008 - Great Hill Country Apple Pickin' - Pick your apples from the orchard and then process them in the packing shed. Squeeze apple cider. Also enjoy music and food. 10:00 Am to 4:00 PM 830-796-4447 or www.lovecreekorchards.com and click on events.
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3rd Annual Iron Horse Cowboys Die-Hard Run
7/18-20/2008 - 3rd Annual Iron Horse Cowboys Die-Hard Run - For information 830-688-9940 or visit www.ironhorsecowboys.org.
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Flea Market
7/19/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion
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National Day of the American Cowboy
7/26/2008 - Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project "Cowboys On Main" Celebrates National Day of the American Cowboy - Enjoy an afternoon of cowboy activities from ropin' to chuck wagon demonstrations to horse shoeing, story telling, historical re-enactors, cowboy dress-up and ole time games around the Courthouse square. Special activities at the Frontier Times Museum as well. Bring your own lawn chairs. Noon to 4:00 PM. No charge.
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August
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Rodeo at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch
Every Friday - Rodeo at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch on Hwy 470 just of Hwy 16 North (830-796-3628). Both rodeos begin at 8:00 PM. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
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Farmers Market
Every Saturday - Farmers Market - Downtown Medina next to the Art Gallery. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, jams, jellies, salsas, plants, and other local products for sale. 9:00 AM. 830-589-7100 or 830-796-8337.
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Cowboys on Main
Every Saturday - Cowboys on Main - Western Display in front of the Courthouse and strolling entertainers 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.
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Rodeo at the BR Lightning Ranch
Every Saturday - Rodeo at the BR Lightning Ranch on Hwy 1283 just of Hwy 16 South (830-535-4096). Rodeo begins at 8:00 PM. Please verify the schedule with the ranch.
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Taco & Pancake Breakfast
8/01/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Bandera Market Day
8/2/2008 - Bandera Market Day - Downtown Bandera. Vendors contact 830-796-4447.
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Flea Market
8/2/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion
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Flea Market
8/16/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion
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Celebrate Bandera County
08/29-31/2008 - Celebrate Bandera County - Held in downtown Bandera to honor Bandera's cowboy and western heritage. Longhorn Cattle Drive and Parade on Saturday, arts and crafts, Bandera Music Hall of Fame, Re-enactments on the Medina River, Intertribal Pow Wow, National Professional Bull Rider's Challenge, Kings of Western Swing concert series. 830-796-4447 or www.celebratebandera.com.
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September
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Farmers Market
Every Saturday - Farmers Market - Downtown Medina next to the Art Gallery. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, jams, jellies, salsas, plants, and other local products for sale. 9:00 AM. 830-589-7100 or 830-796-8337.
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Cowboys on Main
Every Saturday - Cowboys on Main - Western Display in front of the Courthouse and strolling entertainers 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.
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Celebrate Bandera
08/29-31/2008 - Celebrate Bandera Held in downtown Bandera to honor Bandera's cowboy and western heritage. Longhorn Cattle Drive and Parade on Saturday, arts and crafts, Bandera Music Hall of Fame, Re-enactments on the Medina River, Intertribal Pow Wow, National Professional Bull Rider's Challenge, Kings of Western Swing concert series. 830-796-4447 or www.celebratebandera.com.
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Flea Market
9/6/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Tarpley Homecoming
8/31/2008 - Tarpley Homecoming - Sponsored by the Tarpley Volunteer Fire Department includes parade and BBQ
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Taco & Pancake Breakfast
9/05/2008 - Taco & Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Bandera County Senior Center - Silver Sage Corral - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Biker Rallies of Texas presents Rumble on the River
9/19-9/21/2008 - Biker Rallies of Texas presents Rumble on the River - 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
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Flea Market
9/20/2008 - Flea Market - Bandera American Legion 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Bandera Music Hall of Fame 2008 Induction Ceremony
9/20/2008 - Bandera Music Hall of Fame 2008 Induction Ceremony - Held at the Kronkosky Public Library on Main Street. Bring your own lawn chair. Music jam session. No fee.
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Cajun Festival & Great Gumbo Cookoff
9/27/2008 - Cajun Festival & Great Gumbo Cookoff -Sponsored by the Medina Lake Betterment Association and held at the Lakehills Civic Center. Authentic Cajun food and music on two stages; Cajun dance contest; arts & crafts. Hours: Noon to 10:00 PM. Shuttle parking available. www.cajunfestival-medinalake.com.
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BBQ Dinner
9/28/2008 - BBQ Dinner - Sponsored by Bandera United Methodist Church. Begins at 10:00 AM.
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28th Annual Knockout Run
9/26-28/2008 - 28th Annual Knockout Run - sponsored by Hill Country Gypsy MC. Mansfield Park. Camping & RV hookups, poker run, games & field events, karaoke Friday night, Saturday supper, music & dance. 210-287-0080 or 830-535-4199.
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"True to Texas" Brisket Cook Off
9/27/2008 - "True to Texas" Brisket Cook Off -- Sponsored by Texas Rose Realty. Sanctioned by Central Texas Barbecue Assoc.; Three meat categories: chicken, pork ribs; and brisket; Guaranteed prize money. Jackpot pinto beans. 830-460-7250; pjeffers@texasroserealty.com
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