May Events in Boerne
Celebrate Star Wars day at The Makers Place, listen to music under the Texas stars at the Cibolo Nature Center, or reminisce the good ol’ days during Hot Rod night at Soda Pops. May is full of fun events in Boerne, so make sure you get out and enjoy our beautiful city!
Star Wars Night
Friday, May 4th, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. | The Makers Place: 233 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
May the fourth be with you! Come let the force guide your paintbrush in this Star Wars themed Paint & Sip at The Makers Place. This IS the event you are looking for.
Hauptstrasse Quiltfest
Saturday, May 5th, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Main Plaza & Downtown Boerne
Enjoy a great spring Saturday in Boerne and experience this colorful event. There will be music, sale quilts, special exhibits, presentations and more. The goal is to cover Hauptstrasse (Main Street) and Main Plaza with quilts.
Boerne VFD Annual Fish Fry and Auction
Saturday, May 5th, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 726 N. Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
Saturday, May 5th, come out and help support the BVFD at its annual fish fry! Food will be served from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. There will also be a live music by the Trestle Creek Band, a live remote with KRNH Radio, a live auction, a silent auction, and a raffle. Eat your weight in a delicious catfish dinner, and then dance the night away!
Tacos and Tequila with Wade Bowen
Saturday, May 5th, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | The Roundup
The Roundup is doing it big to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Texas by hosting a Tacos and Tequila Throwdown before the big show! Come sample and vote for the best Tacos and Tequila around! Guests can enjoy food trucks, a playground for the kids, full bar, beer garden and LIVE music with Wade Bowen!
Hot Rod Night
Saturday, May 5th, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. | Soda Pops Patio Grill & Bar
Hot Rod Saturday Nights are reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties…A gathering place for old and new friends…”Bring a chair and git over here!”
Lemonade Day
Sunday, May 6th, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Help us empower today’s youth to be tomorrow’s entrepreneurs!
Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand.
Stands will be all over Boerne as well as in Main Plaza. Feeling thirsty? Buy a glass of cool lemonade and help spark and entrepreneureal spirit.
Mickey Gilley in Concert
Friday, May 11th, 2018 | 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | The Roundup
Come see country music legend Mickey Gilley LIVE in concert at The Roundup Friday, May 11th! Guests can enjoy food trucks, a playground for the kids, full bar and beer garden. All ages are welcome and kids 5 and under get in free!
Boerne Market Days
Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past.
Boerne Art Waddle
Saturday, May 12th, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Stroll, ride bikes and picnic along Cibolo Creek while viewing paintings, illustrations, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and more, hosted by neighbors in their yards in The Flats of Boerne. Works by more than 30 artists will be for sale, and the event will help support scholarships to Summer Art Camp at the Cibolo Nature Center and Farm.
Second Saturday Art Beat
Saturday, May 12th, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 100 N. Main Street
Does the Love of Art Make Your Heart Beat Faster?
Boerne shops and art galleries are teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine art experience. Take a walk on the art side every second Saturday of the month from 4 – 8pm. Look for the flashy banners displayed throughout Boerne.
A Thirst for Nature Event: Snakes
Thursday, May 17th, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. | Cibolo Nature Center
Dave Barker, a world-renowned snake expert, will explore the snakes of the Texas Hill Country. You will also meet some live snakes to touch and handle following his fascinating presentation. Includes a craft for the kiddos!
Movies in the Park: “Beauty and the Beast”
Friday, May 18th, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | Boerne Main Plaza
Come out early, pick your spot, get a movie snack or two and enjoy free entertainment before each movie. This movie showing features “Beauty and the Beast”. Festivities begin at 7:30PM (LATER START TIME), and the movie begins at dark.
Boerne Concert Band Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 20th, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Main Plaza
The Boerne Concert Band plays a wide range of music that people of all ages can enjoy. This group of volunteer musicians is quickly becoming one of the best performing groups in Central Texas. All Boerne Concert Band performances are free to the public!
Moondance Concert Series: Jazz, Blues & Diamonds
Saturday, May 26th, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. | Cibolo Nature Center
BYOB, chair, and picnic for a concert beneath the Texas stars! Musical feature is Jazz, Blues & Diamonds.
Concert in the Cave – Axioms – Moments of Truth
Sunday, May 27th, 2018 | 7:30 p.m. | Cave Without a Name
The Axiom Quartet returns to the Cave Without a Name with a compelling selection of music from their most recent album. If you have heard this string quartet before, you know that you should NOT expect just classical music from them. While classically trained, these musicians strive to bring together moving, exciting and compelling music from all eras and genres to make basic human truths self-evident across history and time.
Visit www.visitboerne.org for the full calendar of events.
