Boerne's summer calendar was a packed affair with events stretching from library summer programs to concerts that had locals tapping their toes in Main Plaza. But the vibrant Texas town is not taking a breather. Instead, it is rolling into fall with a jam-packed schedule that ensures the fun isn't left behind with the warmer weather, according to an announcement on the City of Boerne's official website.
Despite leaves are falling, the music scene at the Patrick Heath Public Library isn't cooling off with the return of its Live! At the Library concert series. The late September weather will see the blending sounds of country, rock, and blues with the Jay Boy Band performing on Sept. 19.
The town's bibliophiles won't have to wait long either as the Boerne Book Festival rejoins the cultural fabric on Oct. 5. A brigade of authors and lively panels are expected to take over Main Plaza, where book signings and kids' activities will be ripe for the picking, inviting anyone with a penchant for prose to celebrate the written word.
For those who appreciate horsepower of the mechanical kind, Boerne invites you to rev your engines for the Hill Country Mile Rod Run. Scheduled for Oct. 12, Main Street will morph into a tableau of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, as showcased in the event description on the city's webpage. Calling all four-legged companions and their humans, Barktoberfest is dog-earing Oct. 19 for a Main Plaza takeover. The event promises an Oktoberfest twist, complete with beer vendors, music, and the not-to-be-missed doggy dash races, revealed by the Hill Country Animal League.
Boerne's calendar gets a ghoulish garnish with Boerne Boo! A free family fun affair on Oct. 26 promises to cast a spell at the Patrick Heath Public Library with its mix of trick-or-treating and carnival games. Not too far down the calendar, the Hill Country Mile throws it back to Yuletide charm with Dickens on Main, slated for the post-Thanksgiving weekend. The event description touts street performers and live music as part of the vintage Christmas vibe.
December starts with a bang or, more specifically, with the city's only night parade—the Weihnachts Parade on the first Saturday. The event ensures a dazzling display of floats and festive cheer under the stars, as detailed by the city's event page. And the Christmas cheer barrels ahead with other events like A Toast to Olde Town and Kinder Fest, promising a mix of music, cosy sweaters, and perhaps a not-so-serious hairdo contest plucked right out of Whoville.
To keep tabs on Boerne's bustling fall and holiday event schedule, seeking out the Visit Boerne Calendar of Events and staying tapped into the city's social channels is recommended. Boerne is clearly ready to keep its residents and visitors engaged with a cornucopia of activities stretching well into winter.
