Al Anaglia was among the inaugural vendors at the Leon Springs farmers’ market at the Leon Springs Dance Hall, where he offered gourmet nuts flavored with cinnamon, honey and port wine. Photo by Lauri Gray Eaton

The Kendall County Fair runs throughout the weekend and includes a queen's contest, rodeo, live entertainment all weekend, a carnival, food and drinks, and much more. It’s all at the Kendall County Fairgrounds on Highway 46 just east of the Boerne city limits.

Saturday, Sept. 1

The 2007 Parade of Homes is held through Sept. 9 at the Chateaux at The Dominion, a new subdivision. Admission is $12 at the gate or $10 presale at local Home Depot locations, $8 for children ages 5 to 12 and $6 for members of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association. Attendees may register to win a new car compliments of North Park Lincoln. Call (210) 696-3800 for more information.

A farmers market will be held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday at the Leon Springs Dance Hall, 24135 W. Interstate 10, in the parking lot on the westbound access road at Boerne Stage Road. Those with produce are invited to come sell their wares. For more information, call Mario Obledo Jr. at (210 823-3393.

A farmers’ market is featured 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. each Saturday at the River Rock Café courtyard, 30260 Saratoga, off of Keeneland and Ralph Fair Road in Fair Oaks Ranch.

The Cave Without A Name, in central Kendall County, presents Brass FX, a brass quintet, at 7:30 p.m. Contact the Cave for tickets and more information by calling (830) 537-4212 or contacting the Web site at http://www.cavewithoutaname.com.  

Sunday, Sept. 2

The “first annual” get together of the Texas Dune Buggy Club is held at Main Plaza in Boerne. Come see the street legal buggies and chat with the owners. For more information call Bill Knesek at (281) 238-0577 or visit the Web site at www.texasmanxclub.com.  

Saturday, Sept. 8

Carriage House Gallery of Artists celebrates a grand opening 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its new location, 110 Rosewood Ave., in Boerne.

Boerne Market Days features dozens of vendors from all over Texas, arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items, and great food – all assembled on Boerne’s Main Plaza. For information call (830) 249-5530 or (210) 844-8193.

On Second Saturdays, the galleries of Boerne host joint openings from 5 to 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene. Catch the trolley at one of the galleries or at Holiday Inn Express or Ye Kendall Inn.  Participating galleries include Smilovici’s, Arroyo Gallery, Bella Creo, Bill Zaner’s Art Hause, Carriage House Gallery of Artists, Garden Path Gallery, Highland House, Sandra Canavan Fine Art Gallery and Bear Moon Bakery.

Cibolo Songs and Stories features the Crusaders' Conjunto Celebration. The Crusaders Club of Boerne will present an evening of conjunto music and Mexican food at 7:30 p.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center, off of Highway 46 and City Park Road in Boerne. For more information, call (830) 249-4616.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

Dog and puppy training classes conducted by the Boerne Parks Department begin today at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to train your dog to be a well-behaved family member. Classes are taught by Marlene Ring CPDT, using positive reinforcement (reward based) methods. Classes are six weeks for $90.  Location is Northrup Park Athletic Pavilion.  For more information, call (210) 981-5003.  Register in advance at 402 E. Blanco/or call Linda Donaraki at (830) 249-9511.