The Jacob’s Well Fall Festival is a celebration of the historic Trinity Aquifer spring known as Jacob's Well. Hays County is now the owner of 81 acres of the Jacob's Well Natural Area (JWNA) and responsible for the long-term stewardship of the site. The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association has done an outstanding job over the past decade of assembling the preserve lands and continues to work on programs to keep the water in Cypress Creek clean, clear and flowing. The WVWA manages the protected lands and the environmental education, scientific research, and community outreach programs offered at JWNA. The Nature Conservancy, WVWA, and the River Systems Institute will work with Hays County and local stakeholders to create a site master plan to sustain this special place for the people of Hays County and future generations. We are excited about the event and hope that it will inspire the community to be good stewards of this vital part of our natural heritage.
Festival Overview
The Jacob’s Well Fall Festival is a celebration of the historic Trinity Aquifer spring known as Jacob's Well. Hays County is now the owner of 81 acres of the Jacob's Well Natural Area (JWNA) and responsible for the long-term stewardship of the site. The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association has done an outstanding job over the past decade of assembling the preserve lands and continues to work on programs to keep the water in Cypress Creek clean, clear and flowing. The WVWA manages the protected lands and the environmental education, scientific research, and community outreach programs offered at JWNA. The Nature Conservancy, WVWA, and the River Systems Institute will work with Hays County and local stakeholders to create a site master plan to sustain this special place for the people of Hays County and future generations. We are excited about the event and hope that it will inspire the community to be good stewards of this vital part of our natural heritage.
For the first few hours, the volunteers of Jacob’s Well will be presenting the best of what they do – educating the public about water conservation with games and activities. Visitors will hear Mother Nature telling stories under the trees, meet scuba divers and rescued bats from Bat Conservation International, and learn what their water footprint is. A water footprint is a measure of how much water an individual consumes. Gardeners and ranchers will have the opportunity to learn the high value of native plants and grasses. There will be a raffle of low-flow water saving devices, and prizes for the Nature Scavenger Hunt and the best water costumes. Water costumes are encouraged, which should offer some lively entertainment.
At 5:30pm, there will be a welcoming ceremony with addresses by representatives from the Hays County Commissioner’s Court, the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association, The Nature Conservancy, and the River Systems Institute. This will be followed by a Rain Dance, performed by students from our namesake school, Jacob’s Well Elementary, and a prayer of thanks to the Springs for its blessing on human-kind by Dr. Mario Garza. Dr Garza is the chair of the Board of Directors of the Indigenous Cultures Institute out of San Marcos. The evening will end with 2 hours of music from the Hal Ketchum and Mike Bond and The Sun-Dried Texans. Ketchum, who now lives in Wimberley, has distinguished himself as a hitmaker with 15 Top 10 singles and five million albums sold, known for his vibrant talent and natural soulfulness.
Parking will be at the VFW site on Jacob’s Well Road, with a shuttle running to the drive on the new property. Visitors can buy tickets at the admissions table, and if they chose to become a member at $35, entrance is free. Bike riders are also free. Tickets will be sold in advance at sites around Wimberley.
The Boy Scout Troop 127 of the Sacred Springs District will provide both sausage and vegetarian wraps.
For the first few hours, the volunteers of Jacob’s Well will be presenting the best of what they do – educating the public about water conservation with games and activities. Visitors will hear Mother Nature telling stories under the trees, meet scuba divers and rescued bats from Bat Conservation International, and learn what their water footprint is. A water footprint is a measure of how much water an individual consumes. Gardeners and ranchers will have the opportunity to learn the high value of native plants and grasses. There will be a raffle of low-flow water saving devices, and prizes for the Nature Scavenger Hunt and the best water costumes. Water costumes are encouraged, which should offer some lively entertainment.
At 5:30pm, there will be a welcoming ceremony with addresses by representatives from the Hays County Commissioner’s Court, the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association, The Nature Conservancy, and the River Systems Institute. This will be followed by a Rain Dance, performed by students from our namesake school, Jacob’s Well Elementary, and a prayer of thanks to the Springs for its blessing on human-kind by Dr. Mario Garza. Dr Garza is the chair of the Board of Directors of the Indigenous Cultures Institute out of San Marcos. The evening will end with 2 hours of music from the Hal Ketchum and Mike Bond and The Sun-Dried Texans. Ketchum, who now lives in Wimberley, has distinguished himself as a hitmaker with 15 Top 10 singles and five million albums sold, known for his vibrant talent and natural soulfulness.
Parking will be at the VFW site on Jacob’s Well Road, with a shuttle running to the drive on the new property. Visitors can buy tickets at the admissions table, and if they chose to become a member at $35, entrance is free. Bike riders are also free. Tickets will be sold in advance at sites around Wimberley.
The Boy Scout Troop 127 of the Sacred Springs District will provide both sausage and vegetarian wraps.
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