May 15th is going to go down in Boerne history as a big old fun time for all as well as the day that the Old Jail Museum opened its doors to the public. There will be a little something for everyone, so make plans to hit the Historic Hill Country Mile for a day filled with LOADS of live music, special beer features, and of course the opening of Boerne’s newest downtown attraction!
This epic day in downtown Boerne will kick off with the Aid the Silent 5K Run starting at Main Plaza. If you’re interested in starting your day with a little fitness, go ahead and register now or register on the day of the race at 7:00 am.
Music on the Mile
Music on the Mile is the brainchild of a group of local musicians, businesses, and arts supporters who wanted an annual event to showcase a diverse group of local musical talent while bringing people to Boerne’s beautiful, historic downtown. A family-friendly event, the lineup is a range of country to rock and will even feature covers from the greats such as Elvis and Johnny Cash.
Enjoy a FULL lineup of live music in an assortment of venues! Feel free to grab a drink and hang out for the day or take your drink to go and bounce from one stop to the next. Remember, you CAN sip and stroll along the Hill Country Mile.
Brantley’s Bar – 259 S. Main St. (Old Town)
Help christen the new live music space located behind 259 Brantley’s Bistro and Bar! Check out the newest hot spot in downtown Boerne!
3:00-5:00 pm- Adam Ruiz and Polly Harrison Duo
5:30-7:30 pm- Christian Prather
8:00-10:00 pm- Hunter Billingsley
Tusculum Brewing Co. - 236 S. Main St.
Grab a beer and order up a charcuterie board to share with friends while the music plays on inside and out at Tusculum Brewing Co.!
3:00-6:00 pm- The beautiful and talented Amber Bormann in the Biergarten
5:30-8:30 pm- The silky tunes of Brandon Padier rocking the front of the House
6:00-9:00 pm- The hyper-talented Billy Lister in the Biergarten
Black Rifle Block Party – 101 S. Main St.
Head over to E. San Antonio Street for an afternoon and evening of fun! The street will be closed and the businesses on the block will be open late, a food truck will be on hand, and there’s a line-up of activities and live music that will have you dancing in the street.
4:00-10:00 pm- Vintage Vehicle Show
4:00-6:00 pm- Hauptstrausse Mullet Fest
6:00-10:00 pm- The Lost Mule Band
Old Jail Museum - 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
Here’s the skinny on the main event! The Old Jail Museum Grand Opening will include Old West reenactors, vintage vehicles, a birds of prey show, a silent auction, a food truck, and more! Museum tours will also be available. Tickets are $5.
3:00 pm- Old Jail Grand Opening and Peace Officers Memorial Day Observation
5:00-5:45 pm- Billy Lister
6:00-6:45 pm- Jon Whitaker
7:00-7:45 pm- Michael McMullen - Johnny Cash Covers
8:15-9:00 pm- Michael McMullen - Elvis Presley Covers
Old Jail Pale Ale Trail
The Dodging Duck Brewhaus, Cibolo Creek Brewing Co., and Tusculum Brewing Co. have teamed up and agreed to make a unique brew of their own and name it “Old Jail Pale Ale”. Sip and walk along the trail (the Cibolo Trail to be specific) at your own pace while popping into the participating breweries. $1 for each pint sold that day will be donated to the Old Jail Museum.
Once you’ve tried them all, head on over to the Old Jail for the festivities there. Participants that visit all three breweries and complete the “Old Jail Pale Ale Trail” will receive a super cool genuine authentic replica Sheriffs badge if they then visit the jail.
A note on how to get here on May 15th…
Worried about the I-10 construction? Here are a couple of alternate routes that are beautiful hill country drives from the SA area to charming Boerne:
- From 1604, take Blanco Rd. north to Hwy 46, head West straight into Boerne.
- If you’re in West San Antonio, take Hwy 16 (Bandera Rd) north to 46 and head east into Boerne.
This is a weekend you don’t want to miss!
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