 PHOTOS WITH COWBOY KRINGLE
November 15 & 16- During November Market Days
November 28-30 - During Thanksgiving Weekend
December 6 & 7- During Christmas Market Days
December 13 & 14- It's not too late!
December 20 & 21- Last chance!
Create a Christmas memory with photos with Cowboy Kringle, Gruene's own brand of Santa! Pictures will be taken in the breezeway between The Grapevine and Gruene General Store. Packages are available, along with photo ornaments, Christmas cards and other special order items.Photos taken on November 15 & 16 will benefit Kids Club at Oakwood Baptist Church. For more info including future dates and hours, click here. For more info including future dates and hours, click here.
 OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS
November 15 & 16
GRUENE CHRISTMAS MARKET DAYS - December 6 & 7
10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day
Holiday shopping is in full gear in Gruene -- you're bound to find something special for everyone on your list, without heading to the mall. Nearly 100 vendors offer Christmas gifts, uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods. Free admission. For more information, visit the Gruene Market Days website.
 20th ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS ALONG
THE CORRIDOR PONY EXPRESS
December 6th at 10:00 am
Bring your Christmas cards to have the stamps hand-cancelled with Gruene's 2008 commemorative stamp at the temporary post office set up next to Gruene Outfitters. Pony Express riders from the Heritage Trail Ride Association will arrive at 10 am carrying a "Christmas Greeting" from the governor of Texas.
COWBOY KRINGLE'S KIDS WORKSHOP
benefiting Communities In Schools
December 6 & 7
December 13 & 14
December 20 & 21
There's even more fun to be had in Gruene this year! A gift center will be set up during the first three weekends of December, where kids will be able to make and wrap one-of-a-kind handcrafted Christmas presents to give family members. Parents will be able to safely leave their children at the gift center while they shop, eat, or enjoy the sights of this beautiful historic district. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and 12pm to 5 pm on Sundays. For more information, please call (830)620-4247.
Kids Workshop Guidelines:
1. Handmade gifts range from $10.00 to $20.00 per item, and includes gift wrapping. Please pay when you enter the workshop.
2. Children age 5 and older may be left in our care for up to two hours for an additional $10.00 per hour. This fee applies with or without the purchase of a gift.
3. Please leave us your cell phone number in case we need to notify you when your child is ready to be picked up or in case of emergency.
4. Last, parents leaving their children with us must fill out the parental consent form before leaving. |
GRUENE TOWN LIGHTING
December 6th at 5:00 pm
Gruene closes out the many festivities of the day with a brass band street perofrmance at 5 pm, followed by the annual town lighting at 6 pm when Cowboy Kringle rides into town on horseback and hands out candy canes to the kids. Free admission. Afterwards, shop over thirty stores, cozy up to a fireplace for dinner at the Gristmill or head over to the Hall for a cold one.
 GOSPEL BRUNCH WITH A TEXAS TWIST,
CHRISTMAS EDITION*
December 14th from 10:30 am - noon at Gruene Hall
(get tickets)
Gruene decks its Hall for Christmas in the tradition of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, but with our own special Lone Star touches. Enjoy awe-inspiring gospel music, Christmas tunes and a savory buffet catered by The Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar. Known for his evangelical work and moving messages, Buckner Fanning is a featured special guest at many of our brunches. Advanced tickets recommended. For tickets click here or call 830-606-1601 (toll free from San Antonio).
 OPEN HOUSE AT GRUENE OUTFITTERS
December 20th & 21st from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Gruene Outfitters will be having it's annual Customer Appreciation Weekend -- come on out and see what's new! Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and appetizers, free gift wrap, and make sure to sign up for drawings for gift certificates!
 HOLIDAY MUSIC AT GRUENE HALL,
TEXAS' OLDEST DANCE HALL
Gruene Hall features music daily
year 'round.
Click here for a complete schedule.
 Gruene Hall presents
Roger Creager *
November 21st & 22nd (get tickets)
 Gruene Hall presents
Bob Schneider (tickets at the door)
November 28th
 Gruene Hall presents
Jason Boland & The Stragglers *
December 6th (get tickets)
 Gruene Hall presents
Jerry Jeff Walker *
December 12th & 13th (get tickets)
 Gruene Hall presents
The Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Show*
December 19th and 20th (get tickets)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
Gruene Hall presents...Eli Young Band
At Gruene Hall
For the complete Gruene Hall schedule click here.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gary Claxton, Erik Hokkenhan & Friends
Gruene Hall presents...Aaron Watson (Rodney Hayden opens)
At Gruene Hall
For the complete Gruene Hall schedule click here.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mike Barfield Band
Gruene Hall presents...Reckless Kelly (The Sarah Pierce Band opens)*
At Gruene Hall
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dan McCoy
Gruene Hall presents...Reckless Kelly (The Sarah Pierce Band opens)*
At Gruene Hall
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Matt the Electrician
Gruene Hall presents...Todd Snider with Special Guest The Dedringers*
At Gruene Hall
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE!
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Rob Roy Roy Parnell
Gruene Hall presents...Robert Earl Keen with Special Guest Toni Price*
At Gruene Hall
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 - NEW YEAR'S DAY!
1:00 pm - 11:00 pm Guy Forsyth, Band of Heathens, The Tejas Brothers
At Gruene Hall
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