The Texas Hill Country got a great cool snap this week; which puts me in the mood for all of the coming "fests" ! October brings us live music, wine tasting, pottery, and all things "on a stick" kind of festivals! Beginning this weekend with Artoberfest. I love this title - this month of great art will be the 45th Annual. This show is juried, regional, fine art show and can be found at the New Braunfels Art League in Downtown New Braunfels. The complete October calendar is available online and in brochure format at the New Braunfels Chamber office, the Highway Visitor Center, and many other locations throughout town.
An interesting new twist for fall is set at the Brauntex Theatre - The 2nd Annual Texandance International Film Festival sponsored by the New Braunfel's Film Commission at the historic Brauntex Theatre will take place October 1-3, 2010. The festival will begin for ticket holders at the Huisache Grill on October 1st at 5 pm. Film Happens... By the way did you know that the New Braunfels Chamber CVB is also the New Braunfels Film Commission. Typical of the German work ethic... we do more with less people and try to do it really well. Check out this film festival.... in New Braunfels.
Gruene Music and Wine Fest follow the weekend of October 7-10. Yes there is an extra day of festivities this year. Get your tickets online and plan to soak up a great time for a great cause! United Way of Comal County. Live music, wine tasting, shopping, dining, and a beer tasting on Sunday with a great big screen and football! This same weekend also beings 1000's of cyclists to New Braunfels as we host for the second year the MS Ride to the River. This event raises funds to fight Multiple Sclerosis. Now, if you are like me and can't find my courage to wear those little cycling shorts you can still support the event by volunteering. Catch all the action at http://www.facebook.com/bikemsalamoridetotheriver.
Okay, this is a new one, even for me.... Dungeness Crab Pick! Oct. 16 - Come enjoy Fresh Dungeness Crab flown in overnight from the icy waters of the Pacific Northwest, along with Sour Dough Bread, European Butter, and homemade Chocolate Truffles paired of course, with the Texas Style wines from Dry Comal Creek Vineyards. This meal is not for the faint hearted. You will be required to work at crushing and cracking the crustaceans. Your utensils will be mallets, crackers, picks and bibs, but your reward will be the delicately sweet meat of the Dungeness Crab. This is a casual feast full of whimsical fun. Go to: http://www.drycomalcreek.com/event-crab-pick.html for more details and to sign up. 
Then one of my kiddo's favorites- Texas Clay Fest in Gruene! I have been taking my family to this event for many years and have great photos and clay creations that my child has made over the years. Not many events have the opportunity for kids to dive in with both hands and experience the art of creativity while the folks enjoy artists with extreme talent displaying their beauties and demonstrating for those that are eager to understand the method. Jump In!
I am worn out and we have just begun. The grand fest is to follow....
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