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4 Unique Ways Kerrville Takes Advantage of Texas’ Fall Weather
by Hunter Lanier
Summertime is officially over. The kids are back in school, the temperatures are dropping, and suddenly every F-150 has a skeleton attached to its bumper. While other Texas towns might go into a pumpkin-spiced, horror movie marathon hibernation, Kerrville takes full advantage of the season!
Not only does the weather remember that humans are much more useful when not in puddle form and the scenery takes on that autumnal majesty, but Kerrville’s calendar fills up with activities ranging from medieval time travel to a newly renovated Hill Country golf course.
One weekend trip and you’ll realize that fall in the Texas Hill Country just might be the state’s best-kept secret. In case you don’t believe us, we’ve put together some of the very best reasons to visit Kerrville this fall.
Scott Schreiner Golf Course
For some people, the best way to spend a fall day involves a club in hand and the eternal optimism that this round will be different from the last. The Scott Schreiner Golf Course is where you go to pursue that dream in the most beautiful setting possible. As a matter of fact, the course recently went through a full redesign and upgrade, so you know you’re getting a state-of-the-art experience!
The 18-hole municipal course rolls along the natural curves of the Hill Country, creating the impression that the Texas landscape was formed with golf in mind. Wide fairways are as beautiful as they are forgiving and challenging greens provide opportunities to test out those YouTube tutorials you’ve been falling asleep to. Best of all, the fully rebuilt greens, sand bunkers, cart paths, and bathrooms mean every round is a win!
Fall is prime time at Scott Schreiner because the Texas sun cools off and you can focus on your swing instead of running to your cart for another swig of Gatorade. With this perfect weather and the unbeatable Hill Country views, looking for your ball in the rough has never been so pleasant!
Kerrville Renaissance Festival
If you've ever wanted to experience medieval times without dealing with the plague, the questionable hygiene, or being on the wrong side of feudalism, the Kerrville Renaissance Festival is the place for you! For three weekends every fall, this outdoor festival brings to life a storybook romanticism conspicuously lacking in our everyday lives.
Watch a comedy show complete with fire-breathing, take a carriage ride, let the kids get knighted by King Edwin the Great, and wander through medieval marketplace stalls selling handmade arts and crafts. Music fills the air with folk ballads, pounding drums, and songs that make you want to grab a tankard of mead and sing along.
The fall weather keeps things comfortable, which means you can dress up to your heart’s content without worrying about melting. After all, even the most valiant knight-errants have been felled by the blazing Texas summer.
Oh, and not every renaissance festival has its very own Pub Crawl! It starts at the Royal Pub and includes three drinks, as well as your very own drinking vessel to keep! Spaces are limited, so cast that slow-time spell and act fast!
Kerrville Mountain Bike Festival
If you prefer your outdoor activities with a little more adrenaline, the Kerrville Mountain Bike Festival delivers exactly that. Held in the rolling terrain that makes the Hill Country famous, this weekend event draws riders who range from weekend warriors to the more experienced.
The race takes riders through rugged trails that twist through oak and cedar, climbs with scenic views, and descents that remind you why you love this sport. Even if you're not competing, the festival atmosphere is contagious. Family-friendly activities include face-painting, a kid’s cup with 12-and-under contests, a Halloween spin on an Easter egg hunt, and more!
Even the experienced riders can get into some extra activities before the race starts, such as a wheelie contest and a high gear sprint!
Schreiner Mansion Tours
When you need a break from all the adventure, the Schreiner Mansion Tours offer the perfect fall activity for all the history lovers out there. Built in 1879 by Captain Charles Schreiner—known by many as the “father of the Texas Hill Country”—this limestone beauty represents Kerrville's most treasured architectural achievement.
Tours of the mansion let you step into an era when Kerrville was still figuring out its identity, guided by stories that bring the past to life without making it feel like a dusty history lesson. The architecture alone justifies the visit, with ornate details that make you wonder why modern buildings lack the same degree of artistry and individuality.
Fall weather makes wandering the mansion grounds feel like a privilege instead of an endurance test, while the golden autumn light seems designed specifically to make limestone look even more elegant. It's the kind of historical experience that makes you appreciate both where Kerrville came from and where it is now. After all, sometimes it’s not about where you came from or where you are, but about the distance travelled.
Fall is the Perfect Time to Visit Kerrville
Fall in Kerrville is more than just a season. It’s an opportunity to take full advantage of Texas’ unbeatable fall weather and appreciate the Hill Country’s hypnotic beauty. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a Tolkienite, a history buff, or obsessed with the gentleman’s game, Kerrville has a place for you.
All you have to do is book a room at one of Kerrville’s cozy hotels! You're going to need a comfy place to recharge between golf rounds, medieval revelry, and mountain biking!
About the Author: Hunter Lanier is the head writer and content specialist for Tour Texas. When he isn’t writing about the many great places in the state of Texas, he's reviewing upcoming films on his YouTube channel, Feature Underground.
