Events in Boerne

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 and 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!

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February

Boerne Chocolate Walk

The Boerne Chocolate Walk invites visitors to stroll along the Hill Country Mile while collecting chocolate treats from participating local shops, galleries, and restaurants. This popular annual event is held each February and offers a fun way to explore historic downtown Boerne while supporting local businesses. Tickets are limited and typically sell out quickly, so purchasing them in advance is recommended. 

Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006

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April

Texas Corvette Car Show

The Texas Corvette Association Open Car Show brings hundreds of Corvettes, classic cars, and trucks to downtown Boerne for one of the area's premier automotive events. Visitors can admire a wide variety of vehicles, enjoy food vendors and shopping along the Hill Country Mile, and watch vehicle judging and awards throughout the day. 

Main Plaza 
100 North Main Street
Boerne, TX 78006

Spring Diva Night

Diva Night is a popular shopping event held each spring along the Hill Country Mile. Hosted by the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce and the Boerne Retail & Restaurant Owners Association, this free event features extended shopping hours, cocktails, delicious bites, live music, and special promotions from local shops and restaurants. Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and entertainment in historic downtown Boerne.

Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006

Italian Motor Gathering

The Italian Motor Gathering brings an impressive collection of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeos, Maseratis, and other Italian automobiles and motorcycles to Boerne's historic Main Plaza. This free annual event celebrates Italian motoring with vehicle displays, awards, and a festive atmosphere, making it a must-see for automotive enthusiasts and families alike.

Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006

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June

Das Festival of Kendall

Das Festival of Kendall celebrates Boerne's German heritage with a free, family-friendly festival held each Father's Day weekend at Main Plaza. Enjoy live music, a festive parade, dachshund races, stein-holding and wheelbarrow competitions, food and craft vendors, cold beer, and classic family games throughout the weekend. Organized by a local nonprofit, the festival raises funds to support charitable organizations throughout Kendall County while bringing the community together for a weekend of German-inspired fun.

Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006

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Labor Day Weekend

Kendall County Fair

The Kendall County Fair is one of the oldest and largest county fairs in the Texas Hill Country, held annually over Labor Day weekend. Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, a livestock show, a UPRA rodeo, live music, a festive parade, heritage exhibits, and a wide variety of food and craft vendors. With activities for all ages, the fair has been a beloved Boerne tradition for more than a century



Kendall County Fairgrounds
1307 River Road
Boerne, TX 78006

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October

Hill Country Mile Rod Run

The Hill Country Mile Rod Run is an event that brings hundreds of classic American-made cars, trucks, and motorcycles to historic downtown Boerne each October. Formerly known as the Key to the Hills Rod Run, this free, family-friendly event features live music, local craft beer, food vendors, and a weekend of automotive fun along the Hill Country Mile. The festivities also include a Friday night cruise, a Saturday car show, and a scenic Sunday Reliability Run through the Texas Hill Country. Vehicles from 1985 and older are eligible to participate.

Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006

Barktoberfest

Barktoberfest is a free, family-friendly festival hosted each October by the Hill Country Animal League at Boerne's Main Plaza. This Oktoberfest-inspired event features Doggy Dash races, a dog costume contest, local craft beer, food trucks, live music, pet adoptions, a petting zoo, raffles, vendors, and activities for all ages. Proceeds from the festival support Hill Country Animal League's mission to provide affordable spay/neuter surgeries and pet wellness services throughout the Greater Hill Country.

 

Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006

German Motor Gathering

The German Motor Gathering brings an impressive collection of BMWs, Audis, Porsches, Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Volkswagens, and other German automobiles to Boerne's historic Main Plaza each fall. This free annual event celebrates German engineering with vehicle displays, awards, and a welcoming atmosphere for automotive enthusiasts and families alike. Visitors can admire classic and modern vehicles while exploring the shops and restaurants along the Hill Country Mile.
Main Plaza
100 N. Main St.
Boerne, TX 78006

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November

Dickens on Main

Dickens on Main transforms Boerne's Hill Country Mile into a vintage Christmas wonderland on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. This free holiday celebration features Victorian-inspired décor, live music, street performers, snow on Main Street, visits with Santa Claus, free children's crafts, food vendors, an ice carving show, and festive shopping throughout downtown. The weekend kicks off with the official tree-lighting ceremony at Main Plaza on Friday evening, making Dickens on Main the perfect start to Boerne's holiday season.


Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006

 

Fall Diva Night

Fall Diva Night is a free evening shopping event held each fall along the Hill Country Mile in historic downtown Boerne. Hosted by the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce and the Boerne Retail & Restaurant Owners Association, the event features extended shopping hours, cocktails, delicious bites, live music, and special promotions from local shops and restaurants. Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and entertainment while exploring downtown Boerne.

Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006

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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. Families can also enjoy Santa Land, children's activities, raffles, concessions, and festive holiday shopping, while proceeds help support Kendall County Fair Association scholarships and fairgrounds improvements.

Kendall County Fairgrounds
1307 River Road
Boerne, TX 78006

Weichnachts Weekend

Weihnachts Weekend is a beloved Boerne holiday tradition held during the first weekend in December along the Hill Country Mile. Festivities begin Friday evening with the Wassail Walk and Caroling Contest, where visitors can sample warm holiday drinks while enjoying festive performances throughout downtown. The weekend's highlight is the annual Weihnachts Parade on Saturday evening, featuring nearly 100 lighted floats, while local shops, breweries, and restaurants stay open late for holiday shopping, dining, and seasonal entertainment.

Hill Country Mile
Boerne, TX 78006