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Veterans Day Parade leads the weekend events Nov. 11-13 across Kerr County

Get out and support Saturday's Veterans Day Parade through Louise Hays Park starting at 9 a.m.
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Friday night

Live music

Saturday, Nov. 12

The arts

  • Texas Furniture Makers Show — Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: https://www.kacckerrville.com The details: Texas Furniture Makers' Show® is an annual statewide Competition of the Finest Custom Furniture Makers in Texas. The show is held at the beautiful Kerr Arts & Cultural Center.
  • Works We Love Show — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: https://www.museumofwesternart.com The details: "Works We Love," featuring Fred Harman, creator of "Red Ryder and Little Beaver." Also on display are works from our permanent collection.

Veterans Day Events

Parade

  • Kerrville Veterans Day Parade — Louise Hays Park, 9 a.m. to noon Information: sarah.kocurek@hcvetcenter.org The details: A patriotic day of celebration for Kerr County. Join us in celebration with a parade, food trucks, live music and festivities to follow. The parade route starts at Cully Drive and into Louise Hays Park.

Car Show

  • Kerrville VA Open Car Show and Parade — Kerrville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.carcruiserfinder.com The details: Open car show and parade to benefit patients at Kerrville VA Hospital. 100% of proceeds benefit VA patients. Entertainment, food, fun and great camaraderie. Come out and visit with our local warrior veterans.

Fun runs

Performing Arts

  • The Wizard of Oz — Trailhead Beer Garden, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: "Children from across Kerrville will bring to life the beloved characters from L. Frank Baum's story, "The Wizard of Oz." The stage at the Trailhead Beer Garden on Schreiner University's campus will host Dorothy and her companions as they search for wisdom, love, courage, and home. From the stage actors (junior high down to kindergarten) to the creative and technical coordination from high schoolers, this play is entirely a children's project for the community."

Markets

  • Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — Riverhills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
  • Buttons and Bows Bazaar — First Christian Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.firstchristiankerrville.org/ The details: Come shop for unique handcrafted items, jams, jellies and pickles, frozen casseroles, a bake sale, quilt raffle, and so much more. Lunch is available for purchase.
  • The Artisan Market — Kerrville Apostolic Church, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 830-896-8191 The details: Come get your holiday shopping done early at this all-handmade market.
  • Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
  • Texas Gun and Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com The details: Offering outdoor items, old, new, collectible guns, handguns, long guns, ammo, and accessories of all kinds.
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/349/FOTL-Book-Sale The details: The Friends have a wide selection of gently used books, movies, and audiobooks to choose from. Proceeds from the sale support the Summer Reading Program, Large Print collection, and Audiobook collection.
  • Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show — Inn of the Hills, 9 a.m. to noon. Information: 830-730-0928 The details: Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Holiday Bazaar & Craft Sale. Handmade & unique hand-crafted items for the holidays, gifts, and for your home. Sales benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital and other charities in Texas.

Arts and crafts

  • Thanksgiving crafts — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: Please RSVP to Darla at (210) 296-1924 The details: Museum of Western Art Crafters Thanksgiving. Fun for ages five and up. We'll make theme decorations, placemats, and more.

Livestock

  • Colton Tatsch Jackpot Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: tatschshowgoats@gmail.com The details: Over 100 buckles and banners, Non-sanctioned show, Texas exhibitors only. Steers, Heifers, Pigs A&B, Sheep Goats B. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.Saturday, Nov. 12

Veterans Day Events

Parade

  • Kerrville Veterans Day Parade — Louise Hays Park, 9 a.m. to noon Information: sarah.kocurek@hcvetcenter.org The details: A patriotic day of celebration for Kerr County. Join us in celebration with a parade, food trucks, live music and festivities to follow. The parade route starts at Cully Drive and into Louise Hays Park.

Car Show

  • Kerrville VA Open Car Show and Parade — Kerrville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.carcruiserfinder.com The details: Open car show and parade to benefit patients at Kerrville VA Hospital. 100% of proceeds benefit VA patients. Entertainment, food, fun and great camaraderie. Come out and visit with our local warrior veterans.

Fun runs

Performing Arts

  • The Wizard of Oz — Trailhead Beer Garden, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: "Children from across Kerrville will bring to life the beloved characters from L. Frank Baum's story, "The Wizard of Oz." The stage at the Trailhead Beer Garden on Schreiner University's campus will host Dorothy and her companions as they search for wisdom, love, courage, and home. From the stage actors (junior high down to kindergarten) to the creative and technical coordination from high schoolers, this play is entirely a children's project for the community."

Markets

  • Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — Riverhills Mall parking lot, 8 a.m. Information: https://www.heartofthehillsfarmersmarket.com
  • Buttons and Bows Bazaar — First Christian Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: https://www.firstchristiankerrville.org/ The details: Come shop for unique handcrafted items, jams, jellies and pickles, frozen casseroles, a bake sale, quilt raffle, and so much more. Lunch is available for purchase.
  • The Artisan Market — Kerrville Apostolic Church, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: 830-896-8191 The details: Come get your holiday shopping done early at this all-handmade market.
  • Art Mart — Hill Country Arts Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 17. Information: https://www.hcaf.com The details: The annual Hill Country Arts Foundation showcase of hand-made arts and crafts by area artists. Gift ideas that are perfect for holiday giving.
  • Texas Gun and Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com The details: Offering outdoor items, old, new, collectible guns, handguns, long guns, ammo, and accessories of all kinds.
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/349/FOTL-Book-Sale The details: The Friends have a wide selection of gently used books, movies, and audiobooks to choose from. Proceeds from the sale support the Summer Reading Program, Large Print collection, and Audiobook collection.
  • Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show — Inn of the Hills, 9 a.m. to noon. Information: 830-730-0928 The details: Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Holiday Bazaar & Craft Sale. Handmade & unique hand-crafted items for the holidays, gifts, and for your home. Sales benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital and other charities in Texas.

Arts and crafts

  • Thanksgiving crafts — Museum of Western Art, 10 a.m. Information: Please RSVP to Darla at (210) 296-1924 The details: Museum of Western Art Crafters Thanksgiving. Fun for ages five and up. We'll make theme decorations, placemats, and more.

Livestock

  • Colton Tatsch Jackpot Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: tatschshowgoats@gmail.com The details: Over 100 buckles and banners, Non-sanctioned show, Texas exhibitors only. Steers, Heifers, Pigs A&B, Sheep Goats B. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

Live Music

Sunday, Nov. 13

Performing arts

  • The Wizard of Oz — Trailhead Beer Garden, 1 p.m. Information: https://www.trailheadbeergarden.com The details: "Children from across Kerrville will bring to life the beloved characters from L. Frank Baum's story, "The Wizard of Oz." The stage at the Trailhead Beer Garden on Schreiner University's campus will host Dorothy and her companions as they search for wisdom, love, courage, and home. From the stage actors (junior high down to kindergarten) to the creative and technical coordination from high schoolers, this play is entirely a children's project for the community."

Sales and markets

  • Texas Gun and Knife Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: https://www.texasgunandknifeshows.com The details: Offering outdoor items, old, new, collectible guns, handguns, long guns, ammo, and accessories of all kinds.

Livestock

  • Colton Tatsch Jackpot Show — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 a.m. Information: tatschshowgoats@gmail.com The details: Over 100 buckles and banners, Non-sanctioned show, Texas exhibitors only. Steers, Heifers, Pigs A&B, Sheep Goats B. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

Author

Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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