The Peddler Show, Splash & Dash, August Plant Meet, and more. 
Happy Friday, New Braunfels. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let New Braunfels Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Tickets are available for the 39th Gruene wine and music festival, volunteers gave Rock Haus a facelift, and some Canyon Lake ramps are open — catch up here.
State-level stories: Apple’s massive manufacturing push in Texas, Arch Manning choosing to stay with Texas football, and a graduate turned researcher reshaping prison design — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Customize backpacks, shop tax-free, support local schools
- Join country artists for flood relief
- Make salad jars and decode food labels
- Attend City Council meeting this Monday
- Learn to market yourself effectively
- Compare home equity loans for free
🫶 We got your back
Food: When your pizza craving hits you hard, skip the chains and head to these pizza spots hiding around New Braunfels. From wood-fired classics to inventive topping mashups, they’ve got a pie for every mood.
Eats: Dine on these ultimate Texas eats for a flavor explosion with a side of Lone Star swagger. Brisket feuds and breakfast taco worship? They’ve got you covered.
Organization: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to end up with chaos again. Try these sustainable organization tips to bring order to your messy, beautiful life.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Petals To Go arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
👀 Why just read it when you could be in it?
Own or manage a local business? Thousands of your future fans read our emails — advertising your products, services, listings, and events with us is easy.
You can advertise with us or submit an event for free.
📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🛍️ The Peddler Show @ New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center | Friday (8/8) at 12:00pm – The Peddler Show is rolling into New Braunfels with a treasure trove of local artisans, indie makers, and curious knickknacks you never knew you needed. It’s like a weekend therapy session for your credit card, minus the couch, but plus a snack pit stop.
🎸 RoundUp4Charity @ Geronimo VFW Post 8456 and Motorcycle Group Unit 32 | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – RoundUp4Charity is rolling into town with the Bob Appel Band front and center for a night of toe-tapping country tunes, rusty line dances, and charity spirit. Bring your best boots, your wallet, and your appetite for good deeds and off-kilter twirls.
This weekend
🐉 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Session @ New Braunfels Library | Saturday (8/9) at 3:00pm – This RPG session at the library gathers seasoned knights and curious newbies alike for a dungeon quest with staff on hand to tame dragons. No dice-throwing fiascos require prior experience, just a taste for adventure, a sense of humor, and a friend in tow.
🎤 Garrett Talamantes @ Gruene Grove | Saturday (8/9) at 3:00pm – Nothing feels more local than swapping office gossip for acoustic guitar under Gruene Grove’s live oak canopy, with Garrett Talamantes leading the charge. His honeyed vocals render small talk obsolete, so grab a glass of chardonnay, claim your lawn chair, and relax.
🤫 Ryan Quiet @ The Redbird Listening Room | Saturday (8/9) at 7:30pm – Looking for a laid-back night of tall tales and tight guitar licks? Ryan Quiet, your favorite man of few words, spins Texas Hill Country twang with a cosmic-cowboy twist, BYOB (plus $10 group fee), and Huisache Grill’s Redbird charcuterie plates, coffee, Ramblers.
💦 Splash & Dash @ Texas Ski Ranch | Sunday (8/10) at 12:00pm – Think of an end-of-summer block party where local schools ditch textbooks for water balloons and funnel cake. It’s an afternoon of live tunes, good grub, and a 3 PM High School Showdown where kids battle it out, so bring a towel, not a reading list.
🌱 August Plant Meet @ Seguin Brewing Company | Sunday (8/10) at 12:00pm – Ever wondered if your pothos could use a new circle of friends? Join fellow green thumbs for casual plant swapping, garden gossip, and inspiration to rescue your neglected snake plants. Bring cuttings, seeds, or that mystery succulent you forgot you owned, and grab a drink.
🤝 Jon Wolfe & Friends: Hill Country Flood Relief Benefit @ Gruene Hall | Sunday (8/10) at 1:00pm – Looking for a reason to skip yard work? Slip into Gruene Hall for an acoustic song swap with Tracy Byrd, Jon Wolfe, Kelly Willis, and other Hill Country stalwarts. Every ticket dollar heads straight to our flood relief fund, so you can feel saintly too.
Next week
🥗 Salad in a Jar and Food Labels @ New Braunfels Library | Monday (8/11) at 10:00am – Grab a jar and your skepticism about “clean labels” for a hands-on crash course with Methodist Healthcare pros at the community center, building salads you actually want to eat. RSVP encouraged but not required, so it’s part meal-prep therapy, part grocery-store myth-busting, and surprisingly tasty.
📚 Back to School Bingo @ McKenna Children’s Museum | Tuesday (8/12) at 2:00pm – Grab your dabber and head to the museum for a friendly bingo bash to kick off the school year, included with admission while supplies last. Think of it as recess for adults, complete with nostalgic vibes, mild bragging rights, and zero pop quizzes.
🎙️ Two Tons of Steel @ Gruene Hall | Tuesday (8/12) at 8:30pm – Kevin Geil and his crew are hitting Gruene Hall again, bringing their signature blend of country meets punk back to the summer-long Two Ton Tuesday run. It’s like swapping your lawn chair for a bar stool, soaked in Lone Star swagger and sly Texas humor.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Jamie Cameron @ Water 2 Wine – 5:30 pm
- 8/8 Selestial Alcoser @ Retama Park – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Summer Dean @ Cowboys & Cadillacs – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 The Noah Peterson Duo @ Blue Bonnet Palace – 8 pm
- 8/9 Julia Rose @ Krause’s Cafe – 2 pm
- 8/9 Evan Grubbs @ Seguin Power Plant – 6 pm
- 8/9 Cory Morrow @ Gruene Hall – 8 pm
- 8/9 Whiskey Rebellion @ The Phoenix Saloon – 9 pm
- 8/10 Carol Elliott @ Unity of New Braunfels – 10:15 am
- 8/10 Bobby Beal @ The Phoenix Saloon – 1 pm
🏠️ Price is right – New Braunfels edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Linda Anguiano (Keller Williams Heritage)
Sunset views from the west-facing study set the scene for this 4-bed, 3-full and 2-half bath Hill Country stunner, where coffered ceilings and custom ironwork bring a little extra drama. The kitchen is all about Bosch and Thermador, with a quartz island ready for midnight snacks or impromptu wine tastings at the built-in bar. Downstairs, the master suite is basically a spa, complete with a soaking tub and a walk-through double shower.
Upstairs, a game room and Jack-and-Jill bedrooms keep things lively. Outside, the backyard brings the party with a heated in-ground Jacuzzi, outdoor kitchen, and fenced veggie garden. Resort-style perks like a lazy river, sports courts, and a fitness center round out the Vintage Oaks experience.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
We may receive a commission on purchases made through affiliate links in this newsletter. Content marked with an * is paid advertising. These companies may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter. You received this email because you signed up for our list.
Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here
© 2025 BaseLocal
220 W. Congress Street
Detroit, MI 48226, United States of America