June 18-20, Boerne Main Street. Come check out our float at this year’s Berges Fest (see our 1960s entry in the image to the right). It will feature the story of the Hermit of the Cavern, an 1870s novel set at Cascade Caverns and based upon the true life story of the Hermit Bayard who lived in the first room and ledges of the cave entrance.

Since its inception in 1967, this uber-Deustch fest has quickly morphed into one of Boerne’s biggest – and most anticipated – weekends. It was originally established to bring people together to enjoy music, a German biergarten, good food and – way back then – an art exhibit. The event originally featured a free street dance, a Mexican food booth and music by the Boerne Village Band and the U.S. Air Force Band. A fatted calf wasn’t sacrificed for the event, but one was auctioned off.

Today the event is three days long and features a variety of events for all ages and tastes.

Check out the Berges Fest website for more about the event.