The following are a few things to do and places to go in New Braunfels this September and October, including the Comal County Fair & Rodeo, a Hollydays Market and a charity celebrity golf tournament.
September
Fiesta Patria: Las Fotos de Ayer
The Sophienburg Museum & Archives will host a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring photos from the Seidel Studio Collection spanning from the 1920s-1960s. The event will have entertainment, local food, crafts and activities.
- Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Sophienburg Museum & Archives, 401 W. Coll St., New Braunfels
- www.sophienburg.com
The TeeUp for Teens Golf Tournament will feature 18 celebrity athletes for a golf tournament to benefit the Mill Street Youth Center and New Braunfels Youth Collaborative. Teens in grades 6-12 will have the opportunity to meet and play with athletes like Robert Brazile, Cat Osterman and Dennis Gentry.
- Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m.
- $800-$1000
- Landa Park Golf Course, 180 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels
- www.thenbyc.com
Head over to Gruene Tea Haus for a game of trivia. Attendees will have a chance to win a $25 gift card to Gruene Tea Haus.
- Sept. 14, 2-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Gruene Tea Haus, 2327 Gruene Lake Drive, Ste. C, New Braunfels
- www.grueneteahaus.com
Participants will start and finish at Gruene Hall. They will receive t-shirts and race-specific finisher's medals, and awards will be given to top performers. A post-race celebration will feature music, food and craft beer.
- Sept. 14, 6:45 a.m.
- Entry fees vary
- Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.athleteguild.com/event/new-braunfels-tx/2024-gruene-10k5k
The New Braunfels Farmers Market offers locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, dairy products, baked goods and more from over 60 vendors. The event welcomes families and their pets to shop and enjoy live music every Saturday.
- Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 186 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.nbfarmersmarket.com
CASA of Central Texas will have an educational conference about the latest trends in child protection and the evolving landscape of the child welfare system. Discussions will cover crucial topics such as human and sex trafficking, multidisciplinary approaches to child protection and advocacy, self-care strategies and more.
- Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $50 (registration required)
- McKenna Events Center, 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.casacentex.org/event/child-centered-in-central-texas-conference
Dachshund races return to Krause’s Cafe. The ticketed event will be accepting food and supply donations for the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area. Racer registration is $10 per dog and comes with 2 tickets for the owners.
- Sept. 22, 2-5 p.m.
- $5
- Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.krausescafe.com
Gruene Tea Haus will host a class about characteristics and history of oolong, white, and yellow teas.
- Sept. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- $10 (registration is required)
- Gruene Tea Haus, 2327 Gruene Lake Drive, Ste. C, New Braunfels
- www.grueneteahaus.com
The 131st annual Comal County Fair & Rodeo will feature multiple events, including a barbecue cook-off, food vendors, commercial exhibits and a livestock show. Classic fair attractions, including carnival rides and a rodeo will also take place. The parade will occur Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown New Braunfels.
- Sept. 25-29, times vary
- $5 (children), $10-$15 (adults)
- 701 E. Common St., New Braunfels
- www.comalcountyfair.org
Attendees can get ready for the holiday season by shopping from vendors at the Hollydays Market. Santa will be at the market, and a photo booth will also be available for holiday-themed photos.
- Sept. 26, noon-6 p.m.; Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $6-$30
- New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com
Mariachi Herencia De México
The Latin Grammy-nominated band will perform at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. The mariachi group is composed of 14 musicians and has produced five albums.
- Oct. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- $46-$70
- Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.brauntex.org
Live music, silent auctions, and wine and craft beer tastings will fill the streets of Gruene during the annual festival. The multi-day event will raise funds for the United Way of Comal County.
- Oct. 10-13, times vary
- Ticket prices vary
- Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.gruenemusicandwinefest.org
Plein Air artists from across the country will gather in New Braunfels to create artwork that emphasizes the historical and natural beauty of the city. Multiple events will take place, and artists are challenged to complete as many works of art as possible before the submission deadline on Oct. 18. A reception and awards ceremony will follow at the New Braunfels Art League on Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. The artists’ final works of art will be on sale at the New Braunfels Art League on Oct. 19.
- Oct. 14-19, times vary
- $75 (artist registration fee)
- New Braunfels Art League, 239 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.thenewbraunfelsartleague.com/two-rivers-plein-air-2024.html