Kerrville, Texas
Heart of the Hill Country
VISITORS
GUIDE
Annual Calendar of Events
DATE
Spring
March-May
H
ill Country
Paradise
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where
sparkling spring-fed creeks meander through the
rugged terrain and rolling hills of the Guadalupe River
Valley, Kerrville is truly a Hill Country paradise
The Guadalupe River, along with our mild climate,
provides the opportunity to enjoy many outdoor
pursuits. Every season in Kerrville offers an array of
activities. With an event-filled calendar and our
relaxing hill country setting, you’ll see how easy it is
to ...lose your heart to the hills!
Gene Smith
Mayor of Kerrville
Summer
EVENT
CONTACT PHONE #
Kerrville Performing Arts Society Series (830) 896-5727
Kerr County Wild Game Dinner
(830) 257-7611
Symphony of the Hills
(830) 792-7469
Easter Hill Country Bike Tour
(830) 792-3535
The Kerrville Senior Games
(830) 896-4263
Kerrville Folk Festival
(830) 257-3600
Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair
(830) 896-5711
Second Sunday Summer Serenades
Kerrville Independence Day Celebration
Cowboy Camp Meeting
Heart of the Hills Golf Tournament
(830) 257-0809
(830) 792-8386
(830) 367-4322
(830) 257-4982
Kerrville Wine & Music Festival
September– Mountain Bike Classic
November Y.O. Social Club
Kerrville Performing Arts Society Series
Texas Heritage Music–Living History Day
Symphony of the Hills
Kerr County Fair
Wild Game Dinner
Juried Furniture Makers Show
(830) 257-3600
(830) 896-6864
(713) 818-8166
(830) 896-5727
(830) 792-1945
(830) 792-7469
(830) 257-6833
(830) 257-6568
(830) 895-2911
Winter
(830) 257-6568
(830) 367-5120
(830) 896-5727
(830) 792-7469
(830) 792-8343
June–
August
Fall
December–
February
Hill Country District Jr. Livestock Show
Kerrville Art Club Juried Show
Kerrville Performing Arts Society Series
Symphony of the Hills
Mardi Gras on Main
Regularly Scheduled Events
Kerr County Market Days
Playhouse 2000 Productions
Second Saturday Art Trail
Smith-Ritch Point Theatre Productions
(830) 895-7962
(830) 896-9393
(830) 895-5184
(830) 367-5121
A
rt & Museums
Museum of Western Art – This museum showcases rotating collections of
the nation’s most distinguished living
artists who follow in the tradition of Remington and
Russell, in celebrating the memories of the Old West.
Kids of all ages enjoy the new interactive Journey
West Children’s Gallery, where they can easily imagine themselves reliving the history of the settlers who
journeyed west. Located in the Museum of Western
Art. 1550 Bandera Hwy. (830/896-2553,
www.museumofwesternart.org).
Hill Country Museum – Located in the restored Victorian
mansion of pioneer Capt. Charles Schreiner and
beautifully furnished with antiques, the museum portrays
the affluent life in the Hill Country’s early days. 226 Earl
Garrett (830/896-8633).
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center – Located in the heart of
downtown Kerrville, KACC represents more than 600
members whose art includes photography, painting,
quilts, ceramics, woodwork, basketry, jewelry and much
more. 228 Earl Garrett (830/895-2911,
www.kacckerrville.com).
Live Theatre, Music, Dance & Arts – Symphony of
the Hills, Playhouse 2000, Hill Country Arts
Foundation, and the Kerrville Performing Arts Society
all provide entertaining year-round concerts and productions. In summer, the riverside setting of the
Smith-Ritch Point Theatre’s outdoor amphitheater
under the stars is unsurpassed. For event information,
visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com.
F
estivals
Kerrville Folk Festival – Eighteen
great days of musical events, starting
the Thursday before Memorial Day at
the outdoor theatre at Quiet Valley Ranch. Camping,
food and beverages available. Quiet Valley Ranch 9 miles south of Kerrville on Hwy. 16 (830/257-3600,
www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com for general information or
800/435-8429 for tickets only).
Kerr County Fair – The annual Kerr County Fair
provides the residents of Kerr County and adjacent
counties an opportunity to exhibit their finished works
and recognizes their achievements. Livestock
exhibits, food & drink, music, dancing, team roping
and the exciting bull and barrel contest. Chili and
barbeque cook-offs (CASI & CTBA sanctioned),
petting zoo and pony rides. Held in October at the
Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy. 27 East.
(830/257-6833, www.kerrcountyfair.com).
The Kerrville Senior Games - An Olympic-style
event for ages 50+, held annually in the spring.
Athletic, recreational and social events including
swimming, biking, basketball, bowling, golf, bridge
and domino tournaments, dancing,
shooting and more.
Kerrville is a statequalifying site for
The State Games.
(830/896-4263,
www.kerrvilleseniorgames.com).
Kerrville Wine & Music Festival – Labor Day Weekend. A three-day condensed version of the internationally famous 18-day Folk Festival. Wine-tasting, crafts,
food services and camping are available. See Folk
Festival above.
Texas Heritage Living History Day – Interactive
educational program that teaches the varied cultures
of Texas through music
and story telling. Held
each fall on the campus of
Schreiner University.
(830/792-1945, www.texasheritagemusic.org).
Texas State Arts & Crafts
Fair – Two hundred of the
state’s best artists and
craftsmen are carefully
selected to exhibit.
Memorial Day Weekend.
River Star Events Park,
4000 Riverside Drive.
(830/896-5711, www.texasartsandcraftsfair.com).
The Easter Run
Classic, an annual
two mile walk and 5k
run is held at
Kerrville-Schreiner
Park, 2385 Bandera
Hwy. (830/257-7300).
Easter Hill Country
Bicycle Tour – Enjoy
three days of fully
supported riding
including a full
century on Saturday
through some of the
best scenery in
Texas. Rolling hills,
scenic vistas, blankets of wildflowers,
quaint towns and
cool creeks highlight
this annual pilgrimage.(830/7923535,www.ehct.com).
A
Place For All
Seasons
Kerrville is an ideal year-round get-away. The climate
is pleasant throughout the year, with each season
showcased by events and
natural beauty. Be sure to
include these interesting sites
in your visit to Kerrville.
James Avery Craftsman –
Visit the headquarters of this
nationally acclaimed craftsman of gold and silver jewelry. Located 31⁄2 miles north of
IH-10 on Harper Road (830/895-1122,
www.jamesavery.com).
Hill Country Shooting Sports Center – A full service
range just outside of Kerrville. An official United States
Olympic Training Site for the U.S. Olympic and National
Shooting teams. Clubhouse and pro-shop. 1886
Cypress Creek Rd. (830/995-4504, www.hillcountryshooting.com).
Stonehenge II – A very unusual structure built to
replicate the original Stonehenge in England. The
scale replica of Stonehenge shares the land with Easter Island type statues. Visitors can park along the road
and walk among these amazing works by taking FM
1340 west from Hunt, toward Mo-Ranch.
Kerrville has a pleasant climate, year-round.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
TEMPERATURES
HIGHS 60
LOWS 32
63
70
78
84
90
94
95
88
80
68
63
36
41
51
59
66
68
67
62
52
40
34
PRECIPITATION
1.86 2.16 1.93 2.95 4.00 2.86 2.10 1.92 4.27 3.12 1.63 1.95
Kerrville population: 20,425 • Elevation: 1,645 feet
Downtown Kerrville – A revitalization project has
restored downtown Kerrville to much of its original
old-world charm. The design encourages leisurely
strolls past shops of antiques as well as contemporary
galleries and boutiques.
Mileage to Kerrville from:
Abilene
Amarillo
Austin
Beaumont
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
195
441
104
324
343
213
Dallas
El Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
Laredo
Lubbock
306
505
296
248
197
350
Midland
Odessa
San Angelo
San Antonio
Tyler
Waco
282
274
151
65
339
210
AMARILLO
87
LUBBOCK
30
DALLAS
ABILENE
20
20
FORT
WORTH
MIDLAND
EL PASO
SAN
ANGELO
ODESSA
35
45
10
AUSTIN
90
KERRVILLE
290
BEAUMONT
HOUSTON
SAN
ANTONIO
CORPUS
CHRISTI
35
LAREDO
281
77
Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau
2108 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, Texas 78028
830/792-3535 • Fax: 830/792-3230
www.kerrvilletexascvb.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Revised 3/2008 / Photos: Dan Hill, James Hill, Jordan
Mynier, Julie Land, Rhonda Lashley, Lisa Nye-Salladin,
Photos by Hargis, Joel Whitfield, Marie Woodard, and
Texas Parks & Wildlife.