Swing into Summer

Calendar of Events - Summer 2020

Riding the River & Live Tunes at Gruene Hall

STATUS: Currently Closed

Beat the heat with the cool water of the Guadalupe River. Whether you choose an inner toob, a raft or a canoe, jump in the water and enjoy a leisurely float along one of Central Texas' most beautiful waterways. Click here or contact outfitters Rockin 'R' River Rides at (830) 629-9999 or 1-800-55FLOAT or Gruene River Company at (830) 625-2800 for information. Dry off and head on over to Gruene Hall!

Gruene Hall features live music everyday year 'round. Most shows are free Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Friday and Saturday evenings are generally ticketed or cover shows. For band schedule and availability, visit GrueneHall.com, or call (830) 606-1601.

KNBT Friday Afternoon Club

STATUS: Postponed

A Gruene Hall tradition, the Friday Afternoon Club is now in its 22nd year! The place where hipsters, oldsters, suits, locals and drifters mix it up to start their weekend rite- pun intended! This quintessential Friday happy hour celebrates the warmer weather with great beer prices, prize giveaways and the best in Texas tunes broadcast live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels.

There's even a very special guest interview each week! Some Gruene Hall icons that have stopped by for a chat have included Ray Benson, Steve Earle, Delbert McClinton, Radney Foster, Hayes Carll and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Good times!

25th Annual Two Ton Tuesdays & Swing Dance Lessons

STATUS: Postponed

It wouldn't be summertime without popular rock-a-billy band Two Tons of Steel holding court in Gruene Hall every Tuesday evening. If you haven't caught Two Ton fever yet, grab your dancing shoes and get ready. The band takes the stage at 8:30pm. Come early for Swing Dance Lessons from 6pm to 7pm. Click here or call Gruene Hall toll free from San Antonio at (830) 606-1281 for more information.

Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist in Gruene Hall*

STATUS: Postponed

In the tradition of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet catered by Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar. Brunch hours are 10:30am-12:00pm. For information or to purchase tickets, visit GrueneHall.com, call (830) 629-5077 or toll free from San Antonio (830) 606-1601 or stop by Gruene Hall in person. Advance tickets are recommended.

Come and Taste It

STATUS: To Go + Virtual

Beginning in August, The Grapevine has created a to-go set of featured Texas wines! It's the perfect way for you to enjoy Come and Taste It from the comfort of your own home. Stop by and pick up your bundle, then taste along with the experts as they lead you through a virtual tasting session in the video found here.

For more information about each month's featured wine set, follow The Grapevine on social media or sign up for their newsletter.

Old Gruene Market Days

Third Weekends: June 20-21 | July 18-19 | August 15-16

Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Open at 10am. Free admission. Visit GrueneMarketDays.com or call (830) 832-1721 for information.

Frank Schlather Day in Gruene

June 23

Also known as Frank's Tranquilizer Hour, this event commemorates the legendary former "Mayor" of Gruene with special offers at Gruene Hall, including 50¢ beers from noon to 2pm! Call (830) 629-5077 or click here for information.

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*Advance tickets are recommended
For information or to purchase tickets, call (830) 629-5077 or toll free from San Antonio (830) 606-1601,
stop by Gruene Hall in person or visit GrueneHall.com.

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