Western Heritage Weekend September 24, 2009

Kerrville invites you to immerse yourself in Western heritage during September 25 and 26. Activities include:

Friday: Texas Heritage Living History Day, held annually on the grounds of Schreiner University, offers an up-close, hands-on experience showcasing over 60 performers and demonstrators including Native American storytellers and dancers, cowboy poets, humorists and storytellers, Texas singer/songwriters, chuck wagons, teepees and more. Features a noon tribute to Father of Country Music, Jimmie Rodgers. 9:00-3:00 Free admission. www.texasheritagemusic.org 830-792-1945

Friday and Saturday, Silver Stars & Six Guns
Former Texas Rangers benefit. Friday features a golf tournament at Scott Schreiner Golf Course, #1 Country Club Lane. Saturday 6:00 p.m. is the gala featuring Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Price. Includes dinner, grand & silent auctions which include Texas Ranger memorabilia. Held at Inn of the Hills Resort, 1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville www.formertexasrangers.org 830-895-2262

Friday and Saturday, Western Artists of America Exhibit continues at the Museum of Western Art, Phenomenal works of art from 23 members of the Western Artists of America. For youngsters, the Journey West! Gallery offers a hands-on look at frontier life. Admission charged. 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville (830) 896-2553 www.museumofwesternart.org

Saturday Kerr Market Days on the grounds of the Courthouse Square, 700 Main Street. Over 75 vendors, all selling Texas-made items. Free admission. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Items for sale include Native American silver/stone work, flint work, western-themed iron work, rustic and Texana signs, hand-tooled leather work and much more. Snack vendors include Buzzies BBQ, a Texas legend. www.kerrmarketdays.org 830-895-7962

Friday and Saturday downtown: Stroll historic downtown and experience more western heritage. The Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, is housed in the former post office. Enjoy their exhibits, free of charge, and explore their gift shop with Texas-made craft items. www.kacckerrville.com
The Hill Country Museum, 226 Earl Garrett, is open Friday and Saturday 11:30-3:30. Nominal admission charged. Former home of Capt. Charles A. Schreiner, prominent Kerrville developer and philanthropist, this mansion truly offers an image of Kerrville in its formative years. (830)896-8633

Wolfmueller’s Bookstore, across the street, has hundreds of books on Texas heritage as well as books on Texas gardens, birds, history, cooking and nature. 830-257-7323 www.wolfmuellersbooks.com
Friday and Saturday; Western Heritage Jewelry Tent Sale Rivers Edge Gallery on 832 Water Street, still downtown, will host a big tent jewelry sale featuring Navajo and Zuni old pawn and new pieces plus a huge liquidation of silver, stones and gold estate jewelry. Refreshments offered. www.riversdedgegallery.net 830-895 5184

Accommodation and destination information can be found on the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau website: www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. Also, you are invited to stop by the CVB Visitors Center, located just south of I-10’s exit 508, at 2108 Sidney Baker Street. Other information, including downtown walking historical maps, can be obtained free of charge.

Official Website: http://www.kerrvilletexascvb.com/events