Kerr County, October 13, 2025
News Summary
This weekend, the Flags of Honor observance at the Hill Country Youth Event Center pays tribute to fallen service members with a display of 500 remembrance flags. The event serves as the cornerstone of a week packed with community activities including live music, food trucks, and various support programs aimed at promoting healing and remembrance. As part of the festivities, an opening ceremony kicks off on Saturday at 11 a.m., with the community coming together to honor local veterans and support flood recovery efforts through various planned events.
Kerrville
Flags of Honor observance leads a week of community events in Kerr County
The Flags of Honor observance takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Hill Country Youth Event Center. The display will place 500 flags of remembrance in a field to honor fallen service members. The field is open to the public at no charge. An opening ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and taps will be played at sunset both evenings as part of the observance. Food trucks and live music will be present throughout the day to provide refreshments and community atmosphere.
This Flags of Honor observance is the focal point of a broader week of community programming across Kerr County designed to balance remembrance, community support and seasonal activities. The events include theatrical performances, veteran and health-oriented support activities, markets, live music and family-friendly offerings. Several events during the week also aim to support flood recovery through fundraising and benefit performances.
Key details about the Flags of Honor display
- The Flags of Honor observance takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.
- 500 flags of remembrance will fill a field, open to the public at no charge.
- An opening ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
- Food trucks and live music will be present throughout the day.
- Taps will be played at sunset both evenings as part of the observance.
Other scheduled community events this week
The event week includes the following planned activities and performances. Each item below is listed as scheduled in local community planning documents.
- The event is part of a week of community events across Kerr County, including theatrical performances and seasonal celebrations.
- Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” will be performed at VK Garage Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
- Tickets for “The Mousetrap” are available through Cailloux Performing Arts.
- The Tivy Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its newest class Thursday evening at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, starting at 6 p.m.
- Tivy will host San Antonio McCollum at Antler Stadium at 7 p.m. on Friday for Hall of Fame Night.
- A tribute concert titled “A Time to Remember” will occur at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting flood recovery.
- Downtown Kerrville Ghost Tours commence at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for those seeking seasonal scares.
- Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market and Heart of the Hills Farmers Market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
- Wellness Veterans Yoga will take place at the Kerrville Elks Lodge at 3 p.m. on Mondays, free for veterans.
- Several community meetings and support groups are scheduled, including Grief Support and Breastfeeding Support Groups at Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building.
- The Kerrville Genealogical Society Meeting is slated for 2 p.m. at GBNRC/UGRA Building with guest speaker Paula Rieker presenting.
- The Friends of the Library Book Sale, Naturalist Book Club, and various library events will occur throughout the week at Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library.
- Job Fair will be held at Hill Country Veterans Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. one day this week.
- Multiple outreach and support groups, including a Cardiac Support Group and Caregiver Support Group, are arranged at various locations.
- Numerous live music events and performances by local artists are scheduled across community venues.
- Community Garage Sale at Windmill Ridge will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
- Outdoor activities such as Kerrville Walking Group and Bird Walk & Talk, both starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, will be available for participants.
- Seasonal activities include spooky-themed events and arts and crafts gatherings at local establishments.
- Activities for children, including Duplo Club and Toddler Time at the library, are scheduled.
- The overall week will feature community spirit with a focus on healing and remembrance through various events.
- Special acknowledgment of local veterans and residents affected by recent natural disasters throughout the week.
Access and public information
The Flags of Honor display is free to the public and located on the grounds of the Hill Country Youth Event Center. Parking and access details follow site procedures and may vary by event; attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the opening ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The tribute concert at Trinity University is a separate ticketed event with proceeds directed to flood recovery efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Flags of Honor observance?
The Flags of Honor observance takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.
How many flags will be displayed and is there a cost to attend?
500 flags of remembrance will fill a field, open to the public at no charge.
When does the opening ceremony start?
An opening ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Will there be food and music at the Flags of Honor event?
Food trucks and live music will be present throughout the day.
What is scheduled for the evenings of the observance?
Taps will be played at sunset both evenings as part of the observance.
Is the Flags of Honor event part of a larger program?
The event is part of a week of community events across Kerr County, including theatrical performances and seasonal celebrations.
Where and when will “The Mousetrap” be performed?
Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” will be performed at VK Garage Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
How can tickets for “The Mousetrap” be obtained?
Tickets for “The Mousetrap” are available through Cailloux Performing Arts.
When is the Tivy Athletic Hall of Fame induction?
The Tivy Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its newest class Thursday evening at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, starting at 6 p.m.
When is the Tivy football game connected to Hall of Fame Night?
Tivy will host San Antonio McCollum at Antler Stadium at 7 p.m. on Friday for Hall of Fame Night.
What benefit event supports flood recovery?
A tribute concert titled “A Time to Remember” will occur at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting flood recovery.
When do the downtown ghost tours run?
Downtown Kerrville Ghost Tours commence at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for those seeking seasonal scares.
When are the farmers markets?
Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market and Heart of the Hills Farmers Market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Is there a veterans yoga program?
Wellness Veterans Yoga will take place at the Kerrville Elks Lodge at 3 p.m. on Mondays, free for veterans.
Where will community support groups meet during the week?
Several community meetings and support groups are scheduled, including Grief Support and Breastfeeding Support Groups at Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building.
When is the Kerrville Genealogical Society Meeting?
The Kerrville Genealogical Society Meeting is slated for 2 p.m. at GBNRC/UGRA Building with guest speaker Paula Rieker presenting.
What library activities are planned?
The Friends of the Library Book Sale, Naturalist Book Club, and various library events will occur throughout the week at Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library.
When is the job fair scheduled?
Job Fair will be held at Hill Country Veterans Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. one day this week.
What other community activities are available?
Multiple outreach and support groups, including a Cardiac Support Group and Caregiver Support Group, are arranged at various locations.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Flags of Honor observance |
| Location | Hill Country Youth Event Center |
| Dates | Saturday and Sunday |
| Number of flags | 500 |
| Cost to public | No charge |
| Opening ceremony | 11 a.m. on Saturday |
| Evening observance | Taps at sunset both evenings |
| On-site amenities | Food trucks and live music throughout the day |
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday (All day) | The Flags of Honor observance (opening ceremony at 11 a.m.) | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Sunday (All day) | The Flags of Honor observance | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m. | Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” at VK Garage Theater | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Thursday 6 p.m. | Tivy Athletic Hall of Fame induction at Hill Country Youth Event Center | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Friday 7 p.m. | Tivy vs. San Antonio McCollum at Antler Stadium (Hall of Fame Night) | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Thursday 7:30 p.m. | “A Time to Remember” tribute concert at Trinity University (proceeds for flood recovery) | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Friday & Saturday 6:30 p.m. | Downtown Kerrville Ghost Tours | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market and Heart of the Hills Farmers Market | Scheduled / Event listing |
| One day this week, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Job Fair at Hill Country Veterans Center | Scheduled / Event listing |
Visual statistic: Flags of Remembrance
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