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  • What's new when Oktoberfest takes over Marktplatz in 2026?
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📰 News we're reading

• Dust off the Lederhosen and Dirndls (antiquetrader.com) — Fredericksburg's Oktoberfest returns to Marktplatz October 2–4, 2026, filling downtown with German music, polka, contests, and plenty of food and beer. The long‑running celebration of the town's German roots also raises money for arts scholarships, grants, and community programs across Gillespie County, keeping your ticket dollars working locally.
   

• 10 Most Welcoming Towns In Texas Countryside (worldatlas.com) — Fredericksburg takes center stage as a standout Hill Country getaway, with its walkable Main Street, acclaimed National Museum of the Pacific War, and thriving winery scene highlighted as especially welcoming. The article also notes nearby Mason and other small towns, but emphasizes Fredericksburg's blend of German heritage, Texas hospitality, and dog‑friendly, window‑shopping charm for both locals and visitors.
   

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