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Attendees get ready for a group shot at the BuckFest photo booth. The November 5 gala, which celebrates the start of the hunting season, sold out in advance of the event. “Our 60th annual celebration of hunter’s weekend was a true success, from the mouth-watering brisket and excellent musical entertainment to the outstanding auction items,” said Tammi Boultinhouse, Executive Director for the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce, who hosts the event. “Thanks to our many generous sponsors, we were able to provide attendees with an unforgettable night at Buckfest 2021. I encourage everyone to mark your calendars for next year’s event scheduled for November 4, 2022, and buy your tickets as soon as they become available.” BULLETIN PHOTO/Daniel Tucker
Read moreAuctioneer Todd Odom takes bids during the live auction portion of the Arthur Nagel Community Clinic’s Seventh Annual Cork and Fork, which set a record-breaking attendance of 445 people who donated a record-setting total of $80,000. “The people of Bandera and the surrounding area are always generous but this year, with the pandemic and its ripple effects across the community, they gave with so much love and compassion,” said Executive Director Chuck Lutke. “Our expectations were generously exceeded and everyone associated with the Clinic is grateful beyond words.” BULLETIN PHOTO/Daniel Tucker
Read moreBandera Brewery Event Coordinator Elisabeth Cox (left) accepts an award at the Kerr County EDC (KEDC) Top Forty event earlier this month honoring 40 individuals from KEDC’s nine-county service area who had significant impact on their communities. “There couldn’t be a more deserving person, of an award that recognizes innovation, commitment and achievement,” said Bandera Brewery co-owner Jim Baroffio. “She put her personal stamp on the brewery in various ways, making this a consistently successful business, regardless of various challenges, to include the pandemic.” Courtesy Photo
Read moreBandera Honors Veterans had a perfect day for the ceremony, parade and dinner on the courthouse grounds on Saturday.
Read moreRichard Herbst, District Region 20 Legislative Chair, spoke to the Bandera County Retired Teachers at the American Legion Hall in Bandera on Wednesday, October 20, reviewing bills passed in recent legislative sessions that would impact public education retirees.
Read moreThe Medina Volunteer Fire Department hosted its Annual Wild Game Dinner on Saturday at The Farm Country Club in Medina. The capacity crowd of over 400 feasted on a delicious dinner of wild game with all the sides and dessert. They were entertained by the bluegrass and gospel tunes of the Caliche Hill Band during the meal. After dinner, the Ricky Adams Band played country southern rock to get the dancing started.
Read moreThe Frontier Times Museum’s Halloween Gala at the Antler Oaks Lodge and RV Resort on October 30 was a magnet for folks dressed like Dracula, scarecrows, Walking Dead, wizards, Little Bo Peep, Little Red Riding Hood, Little Orphan Annie and many more.
Read moreThe Bandera County Republican Women honored veterans and active-duty soldiers during their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 4.
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