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Staff Report on April 27, 2022

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Picture yourself in the Texas Hill Country, alongside a gorgeous meandering river, enjoying fine art and live music and kicking back in the shade of an ancient pecan orchard. It’s not a dream: it’s the Wimberley Arts Fest.

The annual Wimberley Arts Fest will be held on April 30 and May 1 in Wimberley, a favorite weekend getaway and day trip location for art and music lovers, located about 35 miles southwest of Austin.

Now in its 14th year, Arts Fest has gained a national re...

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