Lockhart Travel Region Prairies and Lakes Population 14,000 Named by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 as the Barbecue Capital of Texas, the Central Texas town of Lockhart lives up to the honor with some of the best-regarded ’cue joints in the state. Browse Events Things to Do Lockhart Town SquareMaverick Horseback Riding Eat & Drink Kreuz Market and Smitty's MarketBlack’s BarbecueChisholm Trail Bar-B-Que No upcoming events are currently listed for Lockhart. Browse All Texas Events Submit Your Event