Thursday


Gates Open at Noon
BANKERSMITH, TX
Open to all guests! Live music, drinks and food available at Bankersmith TX Dance Hall, Saloon and Ghost Town. Come into town early, get some shopping done and fully enjoy the old post office and General Store while listening to some live music, local artists. All ticketed guests have full access to Bankersmith, TX.
4 PM - 8 PM
WRISTBAND PICKUP PARTY at BANKERSMITH, TX
Get your wristbands without waiting in line! Come pre-register between 4PM and 8PM on Thursday at Bankersmith Texas for the October 16 - 17 Weekend! Get your wristbands so you do NOT have to wait in LONG lines Friday and Saturday! Live music, drinks and food plus all our furry and feathered farm friends will be on hand to greet you on Thursday!
Friday


Noon - 2 PM
WRISTBAND PICKUP at BANKERSMITH, TX
Come pre-register between noon and 2PM at Bankersmith Texas for the weekend events! Come early and get your wristbands so you do NOT have to wait in LONG lines Friday evening and Saturday all day! Live music, drinks and food plus all our furry and feathered farm friends will be on hand at Bankersmith to greet you!
Gates Open at Noon - 10PM
BANKERSMITH, TX
Open to all guests! Live Music, Drinks, Shopping and food available at Bankersmith TX Dance Hall and Saloon. Come enjoy the old post office and General Store while listening to some live music, local artists. A Texas Gun Fight around 6PM is sure to break out as well as a brief Cowboy Comedy Show. All ticketed guests have full access to Bankersmith, TX both Friday and Saturday during normal operating hours.
12 PM - 10 PM
VENDOR VILLAGE, BAR AND FOOD TRUCKS
Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon Vendor Area OPEN for all ticketed guests to take a stroll through our diverse Vendor Village purchase a tasty cocktail and meal at the Bar.
2 PM - 5 PM
LIVE MUSIC at BANKERSMITH
Rodney Joe Smith, Pickers Circle at Bankersmith
4 PM - 6 PM
TEXAS GUNFIGHTERS at BANKERSMITH
Enjoy a Meet and Greet with the Texas Gunfighters and a brief cowboy comedy show on the Outdoor Stage at Bankersmith, TX. Great photo opportunities!
4 PM - 8 PM
HOT AIR BALLOONS & HELICOPTERS
Gates open at ‘Bankersmith, Too’ and Balloon Passholders can get their Helicopter or Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather contingent). Weather permitting, Hot Air Balloon Glow & Tethered Rides available. Experience these magical giants up close. A Night Glow is a gathering of hot air balloons that inflate at night. Hot Air Balloons are EXTREMELY weather contingent and may be grounded for safety or weather, therefore come prepared. If balloons are unable to activate due to safety, you can automatically upgrade to a Helicopter Ride! Watch the Weather and check for wind gusts under 5 MPH for best balloon weather.
4 PM - 8:30 PM
HOT AIR BALLOON NIGHT ACTIVATION
VIP AREA OPEN at FREDERICKSBURG POLO FIELD
Get to see the balloons, enjoy Live Music, and a private bar (food and drinks not included). Live Music on the Outdoor Stage.
4 PM - 8 PM
LIVE MUSIC at POLO & BALLOON FIELD
Live entertainers perform on the Outdoor Stage at ‘Bankersmith, Too’
5:30 PM - 9 PM
LIVE MUSIC at BANKERSMITH
The Frumkin Gang at Bankersmith
Until 9 PM (Approx)
HOT AIR BALLOONS & HELICOPTERS
Balloon Passholders can get their Helicopter or Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather contingent) until nightfall. Weather permitting, Hot Air Balloon Glow & Tethered Rides available. Experience these magical giants up close. Once the Balloon activation is complete, head on over to Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon for drinks, great live music and dinner.
Bankersmith Open until 10PM
BANKERSMITH, TX
Open to all guests! Live music, drinks and food available at Bankersmith TX Dance Hall, Saloon and Ghost Town. Come enjoy the old post office and General Store while listening to some live music, local artists. Bonnie Lang performs inside the General Store and Saloon at Bankersmith, TX until 9:30 PM. All ticketed guests have full access to Bankersmith, TX both Friday and Saturday until 10PM.
Saturday


6 AM - 10 AM
BATTLE of BANKERSMITH 5K, 10K
Gates open at Bankersmith, TX Dance Hall and Saloon for the Battle of Bankersmith Races! More details here and on social media.
7 AM - 10 AM
HOT AIR BALLOON MORNING ACTIVATION
Gates open at ‘Bankersmith, Too’ and Balloon Passholders can get their Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather contingent). Weather permitting, Hot Air Tethered Rides available if the weather cooperates. Watch the Weather and check for wind gusts under 5 MPH for best balloon weather. Experience these magical giants up close. A Night Glow is a gathering of hot air balloons that inflate at night. Hot Air Balloons are EXTREMELY weather contingent and may be grounded for safety or weather, therefore come prepared. If balloons are unable to activate due to safety, you can automatically upgrade to a Helicopter Ride Saturday afternoon!
10 AM - 10 PM
BANKERSMITH, TX
Bankersmith opens at 10AM! Come early and avoid the lines! Get your wristbands early! Live music, drinks and food vendors at Bankersmith TX Dance Hall, Saloon and Ghost Town. Come enjoy the old post office and General Store while listening to some live music, local artists. A Texas Gun Fight will break out around 4 PM as well! All ticketed guests for the Polo, Balloon and Cheese, Wine & Chocolate events have full access to Bankersmith, TX until 10PM.
Noon - 3 PM
LIVE MUSIC at BANKERSMITH
The Ransom Brothers at Bankersmith
Noon - 3 PM
LIVE MUSIC at BANKERSMITH
Danny White, Cowboy Capital Troubadour at Bankersmith
2 PM - 9 PM
GATES TO POLO FIELD & HOT AIR BALLOON PARK OPENS at BANKERSMITH, TOO
Gates open for the Balloon, Polo and VIP Areas at ‘Bankersmith, Too’ for all ticketed guests to take a stroll and enjoy the countryside. As the winds die down the balloons will attempt to activate safely. Winds typically become more favorable by late afternoon. Watch the Weather and check for wind gusts under 5 MPH for best balloon weather. Helicopter rides will be available 2PM Saturday until close.
2 PM - 3:30 PM
POLO MATCH at BANKERSMITH POLO FIELD
Cowboy Polo at ‘Bankersmith Too’ on The Field. Get ready for a great Polo Match! National Anthem by local artist. Ceremonial ball is thrown out and Victory Cup Cowboy Polo Match begins. Polo Trophy presentation and Best Dressed Contest soon after!
2 PM - 3:30 PM
BULL WHIP & LASSO COWBOY SHOW
Horse and rider erformances in the Main Area at Bankersmith, TX
2 PM - 5 PM
BULL RIDING PHOTO OPP
Ride a Texas Longhorn at Bankesmith, TX and make a memory that will last a lifetime!
4:00 PM
POLO TROPHY PRESENTATION
This is our first Victory Cup on this new field! We will be seeding the field for Spring events soon (mark your calendars)! Trophy presentation to the Winning Polo Team will happen Field Side! Guests will have an opportunity to take pictures with the winning polo team and The Victory Cup Trophy.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC at BANKERSMITH
Josh Paulson at Bankersmith
6 PM - 9 PM
LIVE MUSIC at BANKERSMITH
Lauren Corzine at Bankersmith
Until 9 PM
HOT AIR BALLOONS & HELICOPTERS
As the winds die down, the Balloons will begin to inflate. Gates open at ‘Bankersmith, Too’ at 2PM and Balloon Passholders can get their Helicopter or Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather contingent) Saturday afternoon. Weather permitting, Hot Air Balloon Glow & Tethered Rides available. Experience these magical giants up close. A Night Glow is a gathering of hot air balloons that inflate at night. Hot Air Balloons are EXTREMELY weather contingent and may be grounded for safety or weather, therefore come prepared. If balloons are unable to activate due to safety, you can automatically upgrade to a Helicopter Ride! Watch the Weather and check for wind gusts under 5 MPH for best balloon weather.
7 PM - 10 PM
LIVE MUSIC at BANKERSMITH
Kin Faux at Bankersmith
Until 9 PM (Approx)
HOT AIR BALLOONS & HELICOPTERS
Balloon Passholders can get their Helicopter or Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather contingent) until nightfall. Weather permitting, Hot Air Balloon Glow & Tethered Rides available. Experience these magical giants up close. Watch the Weather and check for wind gusts under 5 MPH for best balloon weather.
Bankersmith Open until 10PM
BANKERSMITH, TX
Open to all guests! Come party with the Hot Air Balloon Pilots and Polo Players! Enjoy live music and great food and drinks. Live music, drinks and food available at Bankersmith TX Dance Hall, Saloon and Ghost Town. Come enjoy the old post office and General Store while listening to some live music, local artists. All ticketed guests have full access to Bankersmith, TX both Friday and Saturday until 10PM. Get home safe and DO NOT drink and drive.EVENT LOCATION & PARKING: The schedule for this event will be held at TWO LOCATIONS:
LOCATION ONE: 7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, Texas in a historic Texas Ghost Town
called Bankersmith, Texas! Handicap parking is available onsite but limited.
LOCATION TWO: 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Grapetown, Texas 78624 on a beautiful 85 acre
equestrian property! Handicap parking, hay rides and limited shuttling will be available.