Main Plaza

From the beginning of Boerne’s history the Main Plaza has been a popular gathering spot. In the past, people could safely stake horses and leave buggies and wagons while they shopped or took care of business in Boerne. Being located next to The Boerne Hotel (Ye Kendall Inn) and Mr. Dienger’s General Store made this a prime location. Huge cattle drives would stop and rest in the large grassy area near the creek. Back during the Civil War, camels from Camp Verde even stopped in the plaza!

The first gazebo was built in 1910, followed by a 1986 structure, and the most recent was built in 2003. It is very common to find weddings, social events, holiday celebrations, and concerts taking place at the gazebo. The most common band you will find there is the famous Boerne Village Band.

The Boerne Village Band, founded in 1860 by Karl Dienger, is the oldest continuously active German band outside of Germany. German music, with its happy oompah sound and toe-tapping melodies is popular in America. The band regularly performs at festivals such as Berges Fest and The Kendall County Fair. They can also be seen on summer nights at the gazebo continuing the old Abendkonzerte (night concert) tradition.

The gazebo - 1910

The gazebo - 2011