Boerne may be a small Hill Country town just north of San Antonio, but it has numerous events that celebrate a variety of interests. From grand German festivals, classic and foreign car shows, to majestic holiday events - there's so much to experience in Boerne! Read on below and also visit Boerne's Event Calendar for even more events to add to your itinerary!
February
Boerne Chocolate Walk
Boerne’s annual Chocolate Walk invites you to explore the Hill Country Mile, collecting decadent treats from local shops while enjoying a festive, love-filled atmosphere. This popular event is traditionally held the second weekend in February and sells out quickly—tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Set an alarm for the day tickets go on sale—you won’t want to miss this sweet tradition!
Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006
Texas Corvette Car Show
Downtown Boerne is taken over by an army of classic cars during the Texas Corvette Car Show, usually held in mid-April. The event includes a classic car contest and the Hill Country Run, a driving tour of the scenic Texas Hill Country.
100 North Main Street
Boerne, TX 78006
Spring Diva Night
Boerne’s popular Diva Nights, held each spring and fall along the scenic Hill Country Mile, offer an ideal girls’-night-out experience with extended shop hours, cocktails, live music, and tasty bites. Hosted by the Boerne Chamber and local retailers, these free stroll-and-sip evenings invite fashion lovers and foodie friends to explore new arrivals, sample local flavors, and indulge in festive fun. Whether spring blooms or autumn breezes, Diva Nights are the perfect chance to treat yourself to style, shopping, and socializing under the Texas sky.
Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006
Italian Motor Gathering
Boerne hosts two standout Motor Gatherings along the Hill Country Mile—with the Italian Motor Gathering showcasing Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeos, musical entertainment, and awards in spring, and the German Motor Gathering spotlighting BMWs, Audis, Porsches, each fall. Both free-to-spectator events transform historic Main Plaza into car-lover paradises, welcoming all marques from their respective countries, offering prizes and curated vendor experiences. Join spring’s high-octane Italian showcase or fall’s celebrated German concours—and enjoy a thrilling, culturally rich auto experience under Texas skies.
Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006
June
Das Festival of Kendall
Held Father’s Day weekend in Boerne’s Main Plaza, celebrates the Hill Country’s German heritage with a festive mix of polka music, dachshund races, stein-holding, wheelbarrow contests, and family games. This fun-filled, free three-day event also features live music, a colorful parade, food vendors, cold beer, and yard-game classics like watermelon-eating, egg-toss, and sack races. Organized by a local nonprofit, the festival raises money for community causes like Special Olympics, veterans, children’s services, and food pantries, making it a meaningful kickoff to summer in Kendall County.
Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006
August
Kendall County Fair
Carnival rides and a livestock show and rodeo make up the Kendall County Fair, an annual event held over Labor Day weekend. Numerous food and craft stands, heritage exhibits, a parade, and live music are just a part of what makes the festival one of the biggest in the Hill Country.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
1307 River Road
Boerne, TX 78006
October
Hill Country Mile Rod Run
The Hill Country Mile Rod Run takes over historic Main Street in downtown Boerne every October, showcasing hundreds of vintage American cars, trucks, and motorcycles (1975 and older), along with a Friday-night cruise-in, live music, food, vendors, and local craft beer. As a beloved community tradition (formerly the Key to the Hills Rod Run), it welcomes restorations and works-in-progress, celebrating automotive heritage in the Texas Hill Country. Admission is free for spectators, with vehicle registration including a T-shirt and award opportunities—perfect for families, car enthusiasts, and casual visitors alike.
Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006
Barktoberfest
Boerne’s Barktoberfest, hosted by Hill Country Animal League every October on the Main Plaza, is a paw-tastic community festival featuring doggy dash races, costume contests, craft beer, food trucks, music, pet adoptions, a petting zoo, raffles, and more. This Oktoberfest-inspired celebration supports affordable spay/neuter surgeries and pet wellness care across the Hill Country, boosting local rescues and small-business vendors. Bring the family (pets too!) for a fun-filled day of furry festivities in the heart of Boerne—supporting a great cause in a festive, tail-wagging atmosphere.
Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006
German Motor Gathering
Boerne hosts two standout Motor Gatherings along the Hill Country Mile—with the Italian Motor Gathering showcasing Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeos, musical entertainment, and awards in spring, and the German Motor Gathering spotlighting BMWs, Audis, Porsches, each fall. Both free-to-spectator events transform historic Main Plaza into car-lover paradises, welcoming all marques from their respective countries, offering prizes and curated vendor experiences. Join spring’s high-octane Italian showcase or fall’s celebrated German concours—and enjoy a thrilling, culturally rich auto experience under Texas skies.
Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006
November
Dicken’s on Main
Boerne’s Dickens on Main transforms the Hill Country Mile into a vintage holiday wonderland every Thanksgiving weekend, with historic-styled décor, festive street performers, live music, snow flurries on Main Street, and appearances by Santa. Strolling through downtown, visitors enjoy free children’s crafts, food vendors, carolers, ice carving demonstrations, and enchanting photo ops around twinkling lights. Streets close Friday and Saturday afternoons, capping the evening with the official tree-lighting ceremony in Main Plaza—making it the perfect kickoff to Boerne’s holiday season.
Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006
Fall Diva Night
Boerne’s popular Diva Nights, held each spring and fall along the scenic Hill Country Mile, offer an ideal girls’-night-out experience with extended shop hours, cocktails, live music, and tasty bites. Hosted by the Boerne Chamber and local retailers, these free stroll-and-sip evenings invite fashion lovers and foodie friends to explore new arrivals, sample local flavors, and indulge in festive fun. Whether spring blooms or autumn breezes, Diva Nights are the perfect chance to treat yourself to style, shopping, and socializing under the Texas sky.
Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006
December
Oma’s Christmas Craft Fair
Shop for one-of-a-kind Texan items at Oma’s Christmas Craft Fair during the first weekend in December. Hand-crafted wood items, clothing, ceramics, knitted goods, and homemade jellies are among the items you may encounter at the fair.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
1307 River Road
Boerne, TX 78006
Weichnachts Weekend
Also during the first weekend in December, experience the magic of the holidays with Boerne's time honored tradition! Festivities start Friday evening, with a Wassail Walk and Caroling Contest along the Hill Country Mile. The highlight of Weihnachts Weekend is the Weihnachts Parade, when downtown lights up with nearly 100 floats spreading holiday cheer along Boerne’s Main Street. Bring a chair if you'd like to sit along the parade route, or enjoy strolling up and down the Hill Country Mile all evening! The shops, breweries, bistros and more will be open late and be sure to make reservations early for meals and lodging during these busy nights!
Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006
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