Art Waddle: Hill Country Art & Wine Festival
In May, Boerne’s Main Plaza will feature artists, live jazz and a wine tasting experience for the community to enjoy. The Art Waddle is a place for the creative side of Boerne to be experienced, and artists to show off their work. Named after the ducks that populate Cibolo Creek, the event helps raise funds for the Cibolo Center of Conservation. The event will be free to the public May 24.
- May 23, 4-8 p.m., May 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $20 (May 23), free (May 24)
- Boerne Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., Boerne
- www.hccarts.org/art-waddle-hill-country-art-and-wine-festival
To help raise funds and support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Aid the Silent will host a 5K run and walk starting in downtown Boerne. The run will take attendees along the river downtown, highlighting the scenic route through Boerne.
- June 7 8 a.m.
- $35
- Boerne Main Plaza, 100 North Main Street, Boerne
- www.aidthesilent.com/5K
Each summer, the Boerne Parks and Recreation Department hosts a fishing tournament for the entire family to enjoy. This free event invites the community to spend a day at Boerne City Lake to participate in fishing activities. The event is held on Free Fishing Day, meaning participants will not be required to have a fishing license. Registration for the event opens in May.
- June 7, 9 a.m.
- Free
- Boerne City Lake, 21 Upper Cibolo Creek Road, Boerne
- www.ci.boerne.tx.us/629
In honor of National Cave & Karst Week, the Cave Without a Name will host a concert, featuring cellist Joseph Kuipers and accordionist Elena Fainshtein, who will perform inside the cave. National Cave & Karst Week focuses on raising awareness of the biology, history, geology and ongoing research and conservation of caves and karst systems.
- June 7, 7:30 p.m.
- $45
- Cave Without a Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne
- www.cavewithoutaname.com
The summer fundraising event invites the community to enjoy various activities around Boerne. Featuring food, beer and live music over the course of three days, the event aims to raise money for the following charities: Boerne Blaze Special Olympics, Private Bruno Phillip Veterans of Foreign War Post 688, Heartland Children’s Home and Comfort Table & Food Pantry.
- June 13-15
- Free (admission)
- Boerne Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., Boerne
- www.dasfestival.org
Cyclists in Boerne can put their skills to the test in the Tour de Boerne. The event features three courses for cyclists to race in, including 28-mile, 45-mile and 63-mile races. The bike ride event helps raise funds for local nonprofit organizations.
- June 28, 7 a.m.
- $125+
- Don Strange Ranch, 103 Waring Welfare Road, Boerne
- www.tourdeboerne.com
To kick off Independence Day, a Flag Run 5K is being held as a fundraiser for the Boerne Fire Department. Runners are encouraged to show their patriotic spirit during the event, which is coming up on its sixth year. A 5K run and a 1-mile walk are available for registration, offering options for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
- July 4, 8 a.m.
- $40
- Boerne Main Plaza, 100 North Main Street, Boerne
- Facebook: Flag Run 5K