Celebrate Thanksgiving in Fredericksburg TX
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Thanksgiving weekend officially kicks off the holiday season here in Fredericksburg, Texas! We have plenty of food, activities, and Christmas cheer to go around. Here are a few things happening this weekend….
1.) Fredericksburg’s Christmas Nights of Lights – November 22, 2022 through January 6, 2023
This event was started during 2020 to give everyone more opportunity to experience the lighting of Marketplatz. Beginning at 5pm every evening this event starts off with traditional Christmas Carols and a ten minute audio presentation about the town’s German heritage. It ends with a countdown at 6pm when all the lights are turned on at once. At Marketplatz you will find the Fredericksburg Community Christmas Tree which stands 30 feet tall with hand made ornaments donated by Hill Country artisans. You can also see the towns German Christmas Pyramid which stands 26 feet tall and was hand crafted in Germany in 2009 specifically for Fredericksburg. The pyramid is a multi level, carousel like structure that spins to show the Christmas Story.
2.) Fredericksburg Trade Days Holiday Encore – November 25 – 27
The Fredericksburg Trade Days Holiday Encore is held after thanksgiving and is the second opening for the month of November. (Usually Trade Days is only open one weekend a month.) If you are shopping for Christmas, this is the place to find unique gifts. There are seven barns that house hundreds of vendors who sell anything from clothing, antiques, tools, to jewelry and so much more! This is a full service shopping experience with a Biergarten, live music, and food; and is located on the 290 wine corridor.
3.) The Peddler Show – November 25-27
Hand made gifts abound at The Peddler Show! Held each year at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, the Peddler Show offers all sorts of items such as cookies, clothing, arts and crafts, and so much more! Click the link above to get your tickets in advance!
4.) Turkey Trot 5K and 10K Run/Walks and One Mile Fun Run/Walk – November 26
Work off all those pies at the Turkey Trot, a 5K or 10k run or walk and benefits The Mom Center. The Mom Center is a nonprofit specializing in parenting education, domestic violence support, and adoption advocacy. You can register for the Turkey Trot by clicking the link above.
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Fredericksburg TX
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