June is here and most Dads believe that it’s more like
Fathers’ WEEKEND, not Father’s DAY.
Whether he’s a music man or a sommelier in disguise,
Father’s Day weekend is best spent in Gruene!
For the Dad who likes to have fun in the sun- floating the
Guadalupe River is a must! And after the float, head up the hill to Gruene
Hall. There you’ll find free shows inside Texas’ oldest dance hall like Billy
Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs on Saturday and the Guy Forsyth Band on Sunday. If
he’s a fan of Reckless Kelly, the show starts at 8 on Friday and 9 on Saturday.
Advanced tickets are recommended as it’s liable to sell out.
The Grapevine offers a more relaxed setting for Dad to sit and sip fine Texas wines. With free live music all weekend
in the Grapevine Garden and a wide range of Texas wines and craft beers, there's no shortage of food and drink to keep him entertained. You might even be able
to distract the kids with one of their Boar’s Head cheese plates!
No weekend is complete without delectable food and some Gruene
area eateries have recently shaken up their menus. Cantina Del Rio has a new El Rey
platter- a twist on the burger favorite, with a cheese topped beef patty, all
the fixings, and a to die for homemade ranchero sauce to satisfy cravings. If
you’re headed to Mozie’s start with the new Double Dip (guac and jalapeno
pimento cheese with tortilla chips to dip!) and a cold draft beer. Trust us,
Dad will be thrilled! If you plan on celebrating with the entire family,
Gristmill is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor dining with a vista of the lush
foliage and river views. Be sure to order their fall off the bone ribs and an ice cold Shiner for Dad!
And for all you procrastinators out there…
You are sure to find a gift between the likes of the Gruene
Hat Company, Gruene Outfitters, and the many specialty vendors on the lawn at
Adobe Verde for Gruene Market Days. Market Days are open all day Saturday and
Sunday. Why not bring out your Dad and let him mosey around and pick out his
gift! From clothes to wood working and leather goods to Texas beef jerky and
cigar box guitars, there’s something for every kind of Dad at Gruene Market
Days.
If you’re not lucky enough to live nearby, why not hop
online and purchase a gift card valid at Gruene area businesses- Cantina del
Rio, Mozie’s, Gristmill, and The Grapevine! You can give Dad the gift of a road
trip. He’ll be thrilled! Just imagine the good times and great stories that
you’ll have after a weekend spent in Gruene!
We’ll see you soon!