OCTOBER 9
DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: The Kendall County Democratic Party hosts a candidates’ forum from 6-9 p.m. in the Patrick Heath Public Library Community Room at 451 N. Main St. This event will feature three candidates running for federal and state positions: Dr. Kristin Hook, Dr. Merrie Fox and Dwain Handley. Meeting is free and open to the public.
OCTOBER 10
THE GREATER BOERNE Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. for The Agricultural Museum & Arts Center at 102 City Park Road.
OCTOBER 11
JOLI TRUNK SHOW: A fun trunk show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. features a variety of unique apparel and accessories from Joli Boutique in Boerne. Attendees can enjoy snacks, wine and the latest fall clothing from Joli, while exploring the exquisite Burdick home in Cordillera Ranch at 3728 Clubs Drive. The event is free.
IT’S HOT ROD Run weekend on the Hill Country Mile: Friday, a pre-party gets under way at 6 p.m. with live music by Spud Sims & the Beltways. Saturday, Boerne hosts the Hill Country’s premier classic car show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring hundreds of classic American cars and trucks from all over Texas and beyond. Sunday’s Rod Run begins with 8 a.m. check-in and a 9 a.m. Rod Run departure. For details, go to: hcmrodrun.com.
OCTOBER 12
INSPIRATION GARDEN FALL Series begins: Join the second session of this series of free mini-workshops, led by organic gardening experts, from 10-10:30 a.m. during the second and fourth weekend of the Farmers Market at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. This session will focus on fertilization.
BLUEGRASS JAM: Bring your instrument and play along or just come 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to listen to the Bluegrass jams while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The AgriCultural, 102 City Park Road. Event is free to the public, but donations are welcome.
MUSIC IN THE CAVE: Enjoy a spirited musical adventure with “A Taste of the Mariachi Extravaganza,” beginning at 7 p.m. in the Cave Without A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road. The event features the return of Navelli Pena with UTSA’s Mariachi Los Paisanos and participants from the upcoming 30th annual Mariachi Extravaganza Music Festival in San Antonio.
OCTOBER 19
BARKTOBERFEST: Join Hill Country Animal League for the fourth annual Barktoberfest. The Oktoberfest-inspired festival runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Plaza and will be complete with doggy dash races, a dog costume contest, local beer vendors, music, food trucks, pet adoptions from local rescues, a petting zoo and more.
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road. Watch antique tractors from around Texas compete to pull the heaviest weight the furthest distance. No charge to attend.
WILD GAME DINNER: The Kendall County Wild Game dinner features some of the finest food from amazing cook teams. Fan favorites have included bacon-wrapped quail, fried alligator and axis, and wild boar chili verde. Tickets are only available at the door, with gates opening at 4 p.m. Details: www.kendallcountywildgamedinner.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 26
BOERNE BOO: Boerne Boo! is a fall festival hosted each year around Halloween at the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. The free family-friendly event includes arts and crafts, trick or treating, bounce houses, carnival games, food trucks, music and, of course, lots of candy and prizes for costume contest winners. Pets are welcome.
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