👉Movie Nights + Market Days This Weekend

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Good morning, Boerne. This is The Boerne Life, the newsletter that wants to remind you that it’s tax-free weekend. So get out there and spend some money at our local retailers and save on qualifying goods!

Okay, let’s take a look at what’s going on this weekend! 👇

— Chris

28 SONGS BRINGS HOME THREE BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS 🎖️

The Boerne Star’s Best of the Best results are in, and 28 Songs kicked butt! They walked away with awards for:

• #1 Best Hamburger

• #2 Best Craft Beer

• #2 Best Bar

Thanks to all who voted, and if you haven’t been out to try - what are you waiting for?!

📍110 Market Ave
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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

1. Friday Night Steak Nights at Singing Water Vineyards

Enjoy a freshly grilled 22 oz bone-in ribeye with a potato, salad, and a sweet treat to finish at Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort. Reservations and advance payment required.

🕕 Friday, 6–9 pm
📍 316 Mill Dam Rd, Comfort
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2. Movie Night at Hamby’s

Jurassic Park: The Lost World hits the screen at Hamby’s starting at 6 pm. Grab a burger, a beer, and some pinball while the dinos roam.

🕕 Friday, 6–9 pm
📍 329 S Main St
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3. Friday Night Karaoke at Pure Country BBQ & Grill

Bring the whole family for a fun night of karaoke at Pure Country! Kids take the mic at 7, and adults start at 8.

🕖 Friday, 7–10 pm
📍 153 Main Plaza
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4. Movie in the Park: The Wild Robot (Poolside Edition)

Catch the final poolside movie of the summer with Boerne Parks & Rec. Pre-movie fun starts at 7 pm with games, bounce house, and food trucks. The movie starts at sundown.

🕖 Friday, pre-activities begin at 7 pm
📍 Boerne City Pool
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5. Boerne Market Days

Browse booths filled with artisan goods, antiques, crafts, food trucks, and live Texas music at Boerne’s beloved Market Days on Main Plaza.

🕙 Saturday, 10 am–5 pm | Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
📍 Main Plaza
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6. Hope for Heroes Greeting at The Kendall

Start your Saturday with free coffee and breakfast tacos while honoring our local first responders at this heartfelt community event.

🕘 Saturday, 9–10 am
📍 The Kendall Inn
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IS THIS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DRIVE IN KENDALL COUNTY? 🤩

Sky Line Drive in Comfort might just be the closest thing in the area to a mountain getaway, offering sweeping views for miles. Bonus: the route leads straight to Singing Water Vineyards, one of the most picturesque wineries around.

Sip award-winning wine on a deck overlooking the creek—or make the trip on a Friday evening for their popular Steak Night. It’s the perfect addition to a Comfort weekend day trip. This one of our favorite drives in the area!

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7. Back to School Bash at Salty & Sweet

It’s a full day of family fun with food trucks, discounts, pop-ups, and sweet treats downtown at Salty & Sweet.

🕘 Saturday, 9 am–9 pm
📍 123 N. Main Street
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8. Kids Clothing Swap at The Little Gym of Boerne

Bring clean, gently used kids clothing (sizes NB–10/12) to swap with other families. Bring your own table or blanket for display.

🕛 Saturday, 12–2 pm
📍 1433 S Main St
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9. Author Alley (The Boerne Bookshop)

Chat with local authors and discover your next great read at this monthly event set in the charming alley leading to The Boerne Bookshop from Main Street.

🕐 Saturday, 1–5 pm
📍 153 S Main St
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10. Sisterdale VFD Fundraiser BBQ & Dance

Dinner, raffles, and dancing for a good cause! All profits support flood recovery efforts and children with special needs in the Hill Country. We went last year, and it was a great time!

🕔 Saturday, 5–11 pm
📍 1207 Sisterdale Rd
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11. Moondance Outdoor Concert Series at Cibolo

Enjoy live music under the stars from Micah Edwards, plus food trucks, yard games, and a beer tent. Bring your own chair, food, and cooler.

🕕 Saturday, 6–9 pm
📍 Herff Farm at Cibolo Center for Conservation
🎟️ $15 (Kids 12 & under free)
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12. Liars Contest at the Library

Tall tales and Texas storytelling take center stage at the annual Kendall County Liars Contest. Who will be crowned the “Best Liar”?

🕑 Sunday, 2–4 pm
📍 Patrick Heath Public Library
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SUMMER MIGHT BE ENDING, BUT THE FUN ISN’T OVER AT COOPER’S KINGDOM

Before the homework piles up, Cooper’s Kingdom is the perfect spot for one last epic summer adventure. This magical blacklight mini golf and arcade in Boerne offers:

• 18 holes of glowing fun

• Arcade challenges for all ages

• Snacks and treats fit for royalty

Located at 129 Old San Antonio Rd., they’re open daily from 12–10 pm through this weekend before shifting to fall hours.

It’s a fun way to spend the last weekend before school starts. So head out and tell them we sent you! Learn more here.

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THIS IS WHERE REAL TEXANS GET THEIR PECANS 😀

Sam the Nut Man has been setting up at the corner of 46 and 16 on the way out to Pipe Creek for years. He sells pecans from a local Bandera orchard, along with local honey and treats.

Sam’s out there on Saturdays from 10-6. Stop by and tell him you saw him in The Boerne Life. This isn’t an ad, we just like stopping by!

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HERE’S A FUN WAY TO CELEBRATE BACK TO SCHOOL

Looking for a fun way to close out the summer this weekend? Make a quick day trip out to Johnson City to find one of the coolest family attractions in the Texas Hill Country – The Science Mill! Explore hands on exhibits that are fun for the entire family. It’s seriously the best museum for kids around!

📍 101 S. Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City
🎟️ Tickets and details: sciencemill.org

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LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN 🎶

There’s a lot of great live music this month. Check out the full calendar from Third Coast Music here.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Aug 29: Kendall County Fair Begins

Sept 13: Tug the Truck

Sept 25-28: Vintage Flea in Comfort at 8th Street Market

Thanks!

Thanks for reading The Boerne Life today. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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Until next time,

— Chris

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