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🎸 Still Rammin’ Fest, Gruene Market Days, + More Weekend Fun
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Happy Friday! The weekend is officially here, and New Braunfels is absolutely stacked with live music, local shopping, and reasons to stay out longer than you originally planned. Whether you’re looking for a full day of Texas country or a slower weekend browsing local makers and artisan goods, there’s plenty happening around town.
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A full lineup of Texas country, red dirt, and Americana takes over Gruene Hall
Still Rammin’ Fest is bringing an all-day lineup of live music to Gruene Hall, with performances happening across two stages in support of the SIMS Foundation. Fans can expect a packed day of honky tonk, Texas country, red dirt, and Americana featuring artists like Kolton Moore & The Clever Few, Vincent Neil Emerson, Jesse Daniel, Summer Dean, Logan Ryan Band, and more.
Doors open at 12:00 PM with music running throughout the afternoon and evening, creating one of the biggest live music events of the weekend in New Braunfels. Whether you’re there for the full lineup or just want to spend the day soaking in Gruene Hall energy, this one is built for Texas music fans.
Nearly 100 artisan vendors are setting up in Gruene this weekend
Gruene Market Days returns this weekend with nearly 100 artisan vendors bringing handmade goods, local creations, and unique finds to the Gruene Historic District. It’s one of the most popular recurring markets in the area and features everything from pottery and jewelry to gourmet treats, candles, leatherwork, pet products, home décor, and more.
The market runs Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, giving visitors plenty of time to stroll, shop, grab a drink, and support small businesses while enjoying the atmosphere around Gruene.
After an incredible first event, The New Braunfels Life Dinner Club is officially back, and spots for Dinner Club #2 are already filling up fast. The first dinner brought together around 75 locals across 9 restaurants around town for a night of great food, new friendships, and conversations that continued into the after-party. Some attendees are even still hanging out together afterward, which honestly says everything about how fun the night turned out.
Here’s how it works: take a quick personality and interests quiz, get matched with around 5 other locals, and your restaurant is revealed the morning of the event. Whether you’re new to town or just looking to meet more people, this has quickly become one of the coolest ways to connect in New Braunfels. Huge thanks to Newman & Company for sponsoring this month’s Dinner Club.
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SNEAK PEEK AT THIS WEEKEND👀
Here’s What’s Going On Around Town
Friday
🚐 Red, White & NEW Trade Event at Camping World (9:00 AM)
🏓 The Sonora Bank Open: Pickleball & Padel Tournament at The Courthouse (9:00 AM)
🐾 Meet Your Match Adoption Event at HSNBA (10:00 AM)
🎨 Kid's Workshop at McKenna Children's Museum (2:00 PM)
🎨 Open Studio (DIY Experience) at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🥛 Kalona SuperNatural Demo at Sprouts Farmers Market (3:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music at Gruene Grove (3:00 PM)
🎉 CommuniCare New Braunfels Grand Opening (4:00 PM)
🤠 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall (4:00 PM)
🎸 Bo Brumble & Garrett Mann at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🍖 Cookin Up a Cure for Kids at VFW Post 7110 (5:00 PM)
🎻 A Different Thread at Unitarian Universalists of New Braunfels (5:30 PM)
🎸 The Pictures Band at Krause's Cafe (6:00 PM)
🍺 Logan Bachman Quartet at Guadalupe Brewing Co. (6:00 PM)
🎬 Branch Out Dance Academy Presents: Lights, Camera, Action! at Brauntex Theatre (6:00 PM)
🚴 GRA-TRAils May Ride at Kelly’s Haven Ranch (6:00 PM)
🪄 Wicked For Good Movie Night at Dance by Design Studios (6:00 PM)
🌊 Mystic Shores Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎤 Michael Kelton at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🤠 Texas Double Shot Band at Freiheit Country Store (7:30 PM)
🎭 Between the Lines Jr. at Circle Arts Theatre (7:30 PM)
🎶 Kolby Cooper at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🎸 Trey Gonzalez at Watering Hole Saloon (8:30 PM)
🎵 Soul Sessions at The Phoenix Saloon (8:30 PM)
🔥 Shaker Hymns at Happy Cow Bar (8:30 PM)
🎤 Soul Sessions featuring Kii Kii Star at The Phoenix Saloon (8:30 PM)
Saturday
🚴 GRA-TRAils May Ride at Kelly’s Haven Ranch (7:00 AM)
☕ Cars & Coffee at Tint World New Braunfels (8:00 AM)
🐕 AKC Fetch Trial at San Antonio Kennel Club Training Center (8:00 AM)
♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off at New Braunfels City Hall (8:00 AM)
🩺 Pelvis Restoration at University of the Incarnate Word (8:00 AM)
🏍️ Ride to Rattlesnake Rally in Walnut Springs at Gruene Harley-Davidson (8:30 AM)
🧁 Gabriella’s 5K Cupcake Run at Bluebonnet Palace (8:30 AM)
🏍️ Indian Motorcycle 125 Miles for 125 Years Ride at Woods Indian Motorcycle (9:00 AM)
🛠️ Test Rides and Tie Down Your Bike Workshop at Gruene Harley-Davidson (9:00 AM)
🙏 Child Dedication Service at River City Kids (10:00 AM)
🐶 Meet Your Match: Waived Fee Adoption Event at Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area (10:00 AM)
🛍️ Gruene Market Days in Gruene Historic District (10:00 AM)
👕 Iron Oak Gruene Grand Opening Party at Iron Oak Apparel Co. (11:00 AM)
🎶 Colton’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe (11:30 AM)
🍷 Saturday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (12:00 PM)
🐱 Family Time – Colorful Cat Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🎸 Andi Holleman at The Grapevine in Gruene (1:00 PM)
💃 Hot Moves, Cool Vibes: One Year at AMPlify at AMPlify Movement (1:00 PM)
🧶 Knit-A-Long Group at New Braunfels Public Library (2:00 PM)
🎭 Between the Lines Jr. at Circle Arts Theatre (2:00 PM)
🕊️ Honoring the Life of Arthur Wayne “Pops” West at Black Whale Pub (2:00 PM)
🐉 Dungeons and Dragons – Campaign Session at New Braunfels Public Library (2:30 PM)
🃏 Summer Kickoff Freezeout at Comal Card Haus (3:00 PM)
✈️ Flight in the Vale Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (3:30 PM)
🌙 Crescent Tide Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎬 Branch Out Dance Academy Presents: Lights, Camera, Action! at Brauntex Theatre (6:00 PM)
🎸 Passing Strangers at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🍕 WELD at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (6:00 PM)
🏐 Volleyball at Landa Park (6:00 PM)
💖 Pink Warrior Advocates’ 10th Annual Breast In Show Gala: The Diamond Decade at New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center (6:00 PM)
🎶 Robert Earl Keen and Friends: Feelin Good Again at Whitewater Amphitheater (6:30 PM)
💫 Cosmic Love – Date Night Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎤 Devin Michaels & Clayton Chapin at Freiheit Country Store (7:00 PM)
🎸 George Ensle at The Redbird Listening Room (7:30 PM)
🎶 Rick Reyna Band at Watering Hole Saloon (9:00 PM)
🤠 Kolby Cooper at Gruene Hall (9:00 PM)
Sunday
🚴 GRA-TRAils May Ride at Kelly’s Haven Ranch (7:00 AM)
🩺 Pelvis Restoration at University of the Incarnate Word (8:00 AM)
🛍️ Gruene Market Days in Gruene Historic District (10:00 AM)
🎶 Harfmann Duo at Krause’s Cafe (11:00 AM)
🚐 Red, White & NEW Trade Event at Camping World (11:00 AM)
🍷 Sunday at the Vineyard at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (12:00 PM)
🐢 Family Time – Blacklight Galactic Turtles Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (1:00 PM)
🎸 Jess & Dave at The Grapevine in Gruene (1:00 PM)
☀️ Sunday Funday with Paul Eldridge & Andi Holleman at Freiheit Country Store (1:00 PM)
🧘 Sound Bath Sunday Reset – Registration Required at New Braunfels Public Library (1:30 PM)
🌕 A Paschal Moon Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (2:00 PM)
🎭 Between the Lines Jr. at Circle Arts Theatre (2:00 PM)
✨ Twirling Sweet Sensations Annual Recital at New Braunfels Youth Collaborative (2:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music at Gruene Grove (2:00 PM)
🤠 Cactus Country at Watering Hole Saloon (3:00 PM)
🎤 Kade Isakson at Krause’s Cafe (3:00 PM)
🌷 Blushing Tulips Paint Class at Painting with a Twist (4:00 PM)
🎶 Josh & Kristi Grider Live at The Redbird Listening Room (4:00 PM)
Cam Allen is set to take the stage at Happy Cow Bar and Grill in New Braunfels next Friday, May 22 for a live show starting at 8:30 PM. If you’re into Texas country and live music nights with good energy, this is one to add to the calendar.
Tickets are on sale now, and shows at Happy Cow have been filling up fast lately.
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A newly renovated home at 1178 Loma Verde is getting a lot of attention in New Braunfels, and it’s easy to see why. Listed at $450,000, the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home combines modern design choices with practical features, all sitting on a spacious corner lot just minutes from I-35.
Inside, the home features soaring ceilings, a dramatic front entry, a separate dining room, and a fully updated kitchen with designer-selected finishes and high-end details. One of the standout features is the rare setup of two primary bedrooms, along with spa-inspired bathrooms that include an elegant soaking tub and oversized shower designed to feel like a luxury retreat.
The backyard includes a large covered porch perfect for gatherings, while the location puts shopping, dining, gyms, and commuter access all within minutes. The property also has no HOA, adding even more flexibility for future homeowners.
WEATHER FORECAST
Here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast:
Friday: High: 91º | Low: 69º | 10% chance of precipitation
Saturday: High: 89º | Low: 73º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunday: High: 88º | Low: 75º | 25% chance of precipitation
Burn Ban: OFF
Water Restrictions: Stage 2
Thinking about getting into golf but not sure where to start? The Bandit Golf Club is offering a five-week Learn to Play Golf program for beginners, and the Groupon deal is honestly pretty wild. Adults 19+ can learn the basics of the game with professional instruction covering putting, chipping, pitching, irons, and driver swings in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting.
The deal includes lessons, club rentals, driving range access, and time on the course, with options for one or two people. Classes run throughout the year with weekday and weekend sessions available, making it easy to find a schedule that works. Plus, The Bandit Golf Club is one of the top-rated public golf courses in Texas, so you’re learning in a pretty solid spot.
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BUZZ AROUND TOWN
FREE HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF RETURNS THIS SATURDAY
Comal County and the City of New Braunfels are hosting their free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event this Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon at 550 Landa Street. Residents can safely dispose of paint, chemicals, batteries, automotive fluids, and more.
ZIPP FAMILY SPORTS PARK GRAND OPENING SET FOR JUNE 20
The City of New Braunfels will celebrate the opening of Zipp Family Sports Park in June with a free community event featuring games, competitions, music, a 3K run/walk, and family activities throughout the day.
VERAMENDI ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CREATE MASSIVE ART DISPLAY
More than 600 students at Veramendi Elementary teamed up to create a colorful 30-foot collaborative art installation inspired by abstract artist Charles McGee.
NBISD STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT FILM FESTIVAL
Students from Memorial Elementary and Voss Farms Elementary earned nominations at the 2026 Newbery Film Festival for categories including storytelling, editing, cinematography, and costume design.
BRAUNTEX THEATRE REVEALS 2026–27 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
Brauntex Theatre has announced its upcoming season featuring concerts, tribute acts, and live performances across multiple genres. Tickets are officially on sale now.
LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY
The New Braunfels Public Library will launch its “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program on June 6 with storytime, live music, family activities, and a foam party.
Thanks!
That’s a wrap on this week’s lineup! From live music and market days to community events and local happenings, New Braunfels definitely isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Enjoy the weekend, support local when you can, and hopefully you find some time to relax between all the fun stuff going on around town.
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Until next time,
— The New Braunfels Life Team
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