Tivydale is an unincorporated farming and ranching community located in Gillespie County, Texas, United States, located 14 miles (23 km) west of Fredericksburg, and was originally known as Bunkesville and Pumpkinville.

Born in Canada, and later served as a Texas Ranger, Tivy was an adventurer and entrepreneur.

[3] Tivy had bought several thousand acres of land in 1847 and 1848 in Gillespie County.

[5] Tivydale has an active schützenbund (shooting club) and participates in the annual Gillespie County Bundes Schützenfest.

The event includes crowning of one or more Schützenkönigs (shooting kings), a parade and a Saengerfest.