Wimberley Book Festival
On June 10, the second annual Wimberley Book Festival will be held inside the Wimberley Community Center. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. patrons will have the opportunity to meet new authors and discover great Indie books. This includes award-winning local authors, as well as award-winning authors from around the great state of Texas. The first Wimberley Book Festival raised enough funds for both the Village Library and the school district to each receive $250 worth of donated books. See more information at wimberley.bookfestival.network.
Cleanup at Charro Ranch
On Saturday June 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, help cleanup Charro Ranch Park at this volunteer workday. Volunteers will help with invasive plant removal, thin junipers and build up brush berm at birding station, recover the bench at the bird station and more. Bring your favorite string trimmers, weeding tools, loppers, hand saws and bags for seed heads. Take care of yourself with hat, water, sturdy shoes, gloves, seasonal clothing and bug spray.
Fitness Blast to the Past
Join the city of Dripping Springs on June 10 from noon-3 p.m. for this Healthy Parks, Healthy People event at the Pound House. Use a washboard, grind corn, put on period clothes, take photos and more at this free family event.
Tomato Round-up
Come whet your appetites as local tomato growers show off their prized produce, and local tomato aficionados get a chance to taste everything from romas to red slicers during the sixth annual Dripping Springs Tomato Round-Up and Contest on Saturday, June 24. The tomato-centric event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park/The Triangle), located at the corner of RR 12 and Highway 290 in downtown Dripping Springs. Parking is free. The Round-Up begins at 9 a.m.
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