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Upcoming Events in The Hill Country
Blanco
Lavender Festival
June 9-11
Historic Town Square, 300 Main St.
The Lavender Capital of Texas celebrates 18 years as one of the Hill Country's premier festival venues. Artisans, food, local and regional beer and wine, live music, and lots and lots of lavender are available. The first commercial lavender farm in the state of Texas, Hill Country Lavender, is open for tours. The festival is free to attend.
Llano
Parks Festival
June 9-11
Robinson Park, 123 Robinson Park Drive
Llano Parks Project and the city of Llano are partnering to create this free, fun, family-friendly, and community-building event. Friday night offers a kickoff event with a movie in the park, following on Saturday by a Day in the Park. Then Sunday has church in the park. Join the festivities taking place in Robinson Park on the beautiful Llano River.
Kerrville
Open Pro Rodeo
June 9-10
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
See exciting rodeo events including bareback and saddle bronc riding, calf roping, team roping, ladies barrel racing, bull riding, calf scramble, and mutton busting for the kids.
Ingram
Disney's "Newsies"
June 9-11, 16-18, 23-24
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
Set in New York City at the turn of the century, the Broadway musical "Newsies" is a rousing tale about Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of “newsies,” who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets.
Kerrville
"Beer For Breakfast"
June 9-11, 16-18, 23-25
Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.
In this comedy by Sean Grennan, spirits are high despite the travails of everyday life when three friends reunite for a guy’s weekend in a snowed-in cabin. Then the wife of their missing fourth partner shows up in his place. An epic battle of wits and stamina ensues.
Concan
I'll Be Back Again Next Year
June 9-10
Garner State Park, 234 RR 1050
A summer dance tradition for generations of campers, this event invites visitors to honor the past as part of the Texas State Parks centennial celebration. The event features a concert by a surprise Texas artist, vintage campsites set up to show the evolution of camping tools and equipment over the past 100 years, and a presentation on the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Garner State Park.
San Marcos
Texas Water Safari
June 10
San Marcos River Park, 211 San Marcos Springs Drive
Considered the world's toughest canoe race, the Texas Water Safari is a 260-mile-long canoe and kayak race from Spring Lake in San Marcos to the city of Seadrift on the Texas coastline. Come cheer the teams on at San Marcos City Park and Rio Vista Park.
Art Squared Arts Market
June 10, July 8, and Aug. 12
Hays County Historic Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St.
Art Squared Arts Market is a juried arts and fine crafts market that brings the best local artists together in one place. Find art of all kinds, live music, a free kids' arts and crafts booth, live art demonstrations, and other activities.
Cedar Park
"Madagascar: The Musical"
June 10
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park , 2100 Avenue of the Stars
Get ready to move it, move it! Join Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they escape New York's Central Park Zoo in this live musical spectacular. Based on the DreamWorks movie, "Madagascar: The Musical" has audiences of all ages cheering and dancing as the crack-a-lackin friends find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.
Fredericksburg
Craft Beer Festival
June 10
Marktplatz, 100 block of West Main Street
Save the date for the second annual fundraising festival designed to bring Texas craft beer breweries to town. Enjoy Texas craft beer, meet brew masters, relax in the Marktplatz Biergarten, attend Brew and Taste cooking sessions, visit food concessions and a home brewers DIY area, participate in the Stein Hoist competition, and hear live music.
Boerne
Market Days
June 10-11; July 8-9; Aug. 12-13
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
On the second weekend of each month, spend a day browsing the market and visiting the many downtown boutiques, galleries, and restaurants for a unique Hill Country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found on items such as jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, and antiques.
Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural
June 10, 24; July 8, 22; Aug. 12, 26
The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural (formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum).
Kuhlmann-King Museum Tour and Programs
June 10, 24; July 8, 22; Aug. 12, 26
Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road
The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like "way back when." Monthly events and themes vary.
Wimberley
Blue Hole Star Party
June 13
Blue Hole Regional Park, 333 Blue Hole Lane
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Wimberley! Bring your family and friends to the biannual Blue Hole Star Party for an evening of stargazing. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State Astronomy Club are sharing their telescopes and knowledge for the night. Admission is free, and it's encouraged to bring something to sit on, a picnic, and flashlights.
Comfort
Music in the Park
June 13, July 11, Aug. 8
Comfort Park, 423 Main St.
On the second Tuesday of the month, embrace the warm summer weather with a free outdoor concert. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, and tips for musicians are accepted and appreciated.
Austin
"Hairspray"
June 13-18
Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive
Sixteen-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring a beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” the Tony Award-winning musical is described as being “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful" by "The New York Times."
Boerne
Abendkonzerte
June 13, 27; July 11, 25
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
Come hear traditional German music and stories of Boerne's historic past at these summer concerts featuring the Boerne Village Band.
Brownwood
Model Railroad Camp
June 14-16
Lehnis Railroad Museum, 700 E. Adams St.
Young train enthusiasts learn how to build a model train, learn train operations, and hear from actual railroad workers.
Stonewall
Peach JAMboree and Rodeo
June 15-17
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 250 Peach St.
The 62nd celebration of the annual peach crop includes peach judging, the crowning of the Peach Queen, a parade, lots of peach eating and pit spitting, a variety of food, live music, and a rodeo.
Bandera
Third Thursday Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh
June 15
Bandera Beverage Barn, 1407 SH 16 North
Bring your guitar to play along or simply come to listen. Pickers who play cowboy, Texas, or Western swing music are welcome to sit in.
Fredericksburg
Trade Days
June 16-18, July 14-16, Aug. 18-20
Trade Days, 355 Sunday Farms Lane
Shop more than 350 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food, and other items.
Cedar Park
Go Skateboarding Day
June 16
Brushy Creek Skate Park , 2310 Brushy Creek Road
Show off your skateboarding skills in a free competition that includes a bowl contest and a street-style showdown. A waiver and helmet are required to compete.
Kerrville
Comedy Festival
June 16-17
Arcadia Live Theater, 717 Water St.
Two days of comedy feature four nationally headlining comedians, actors, and comedy writers: Eddie Brill, Garrett Perkins, Dave May, and B Smitty. These performers have appeared on Netflix, “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” CBS, NBC, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, and Showtime. The festival is for mature audiences Only.
Blanco
Market Day
June 17
Old Blanco Courthouse, 300 Main St.
Shop from about 70 vendors offering homemade crafts, apparel, home decor, plants, baked goods, art, embroidery and crocheted items, and jewelry. Food vendors are on site, and live music fills the air. Admission is free.
Austin
Premier Rugby Sevens
June 17
Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place
Watch eight teams compete in the fastest game on Earth: rugby. There is also live music, inflatables, photo-ops, vendors, a costume contest, and on-field entertainment.
Brownwood
Ancient Art
June 17
Brown County Museum of History, 209 N. Broadway St.
Explore Native American cave art and try your hand at creating your own.
Buda
Juneteenth Celebration
June 17
204 San Antonio St.
Come celebrate Juneteenth at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park Pavilion. Enjoy food, music, vendors, and activities for the whole family.
Boerne
Music in the Cave: Summer Solstice
June 17
Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road
Enjoy a variety of acoustic, world-beat music styles featuring the words and music of singer and performance artist Rudi Harst (vocals, acoustic guitar, Native American flute, dulcimer, harmonica, Tibetan bowls) surrounded by the Rudiments. The combination of Rudi and the Rudiments and the Queen's Throne Room at Cave Without a Name makes for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, no matter how many times you go.
Austin
19th Fest
June 18
Waterloo Park, 500 E. 12th St.
Get a taste of Austin's mobile soul food gems at this annual festival, which bills itself as "America's Juneteenth Celebration." From savory barbecue to Cajun-seasoned seafood and traditional soul food, over 10 food trucks are serving up mouthwatering dishes. The festival also has kids' activities, live music, and retail vendors.
Austin Asian American Film Festival
June 21-25
AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Road
Feature filmmakers' unique voices are celebrated in a forum where viewers come together to experience the wide array of Asian American Pacific Islander perspectives. Narrative features and shorts and documentary features and shorts are showcased throughout the festival.
"Box"
June 23-July 8
Ground Floor Theatre, 979 Springdale Road #122
Experience the harrowing story of Henry Box Brown, the abolitionist lecturer and early magician who escaped slavery by mailing himself to freedom. Using actual magic, this world premiere by Jarrett King imagines an unwritten chapter in the story of one of history's most overlooked folk heroes.
Kerrville
Concerts by the River
June 23
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Pack up your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come out to the park to enjoy a summer concert along the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River. This month's featured artists are Landon Lloyd Miller and Rebecca Loebe.
Austin
City-Wide Vintage Sale
June 24-25
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
Shop over 100 vendors for vintage clothing, midcentury modern decor, vintage art, collectibles, lighting, upcycled art, and unique finds at Austin's famous vintage paradise open since 1977.
Cedar Park
Greater Austin Comic Con
June 24-25
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park , 2100 Avenue of the Stars
Celebrate all things pop culture. This event includes vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay contests, a superhero-themed car show, and lots of entertainment for kids. Get up close and personal with movie and TV stars, sports stars, world-renowned cosplay artists, game developers, comic book creators, and artists and writers.
Johnson City
Market Days
June 24-25
Blanco County Courthouse Square, 101 E. Pecan Drive
Held the fourth weekend of the month, this open-air market features vendors and artisans selling handmade or locally produced products in the heart of Texas wine country.
Fredericksburg
PCAA Concerts in the Park
June 25-Aug. 27
Marktplatz, 100 block of West Main Street
Enjoy a free Sunday evening concert featuring a different genre of music each time. You're welcome to bring your chairs, eats, and drinks.
Bandera
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
June 25
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Frontier Times Museum hosts this afternoon jamboree with live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Wimberley
Fourth of July Rodeo
June 30-July 2
Wimberley VFW Arena , 401 Jacobs Well Road
Sanctioned by the Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association, this rodeo includes bull riding, tie-down calf roping, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, women's breakaway roping, and women's barrel racing. Admission and parking proceeds are considered a donation to Post 6441 and used to support a variety of veterans and community programs and activities.
Kerrville
Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling
June 30
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
See high-flying aerials and death-defying maneuvers as the world’s smallest wrestlers compete for the title. The event is a celebration of timeless Lucha Libre traditions and what the future holds for the culture, all wrapped up in a family-friendly environment suitable for everyone.
Ingram
Summer Art Market
June 30-July 28
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
More than 20 artists and craftsmen display their handmade wares.
Brownwood
Lehnis' Riddikulus Rails
July 1
Lehnis Railroad Museum, 700 E. Adams St.
Attention wizards and Muggles, the Lehnis Railroad Museum is having a magical day full of Harry Potter-themed fun. Stop by Ollivander’s wand shop to make your own wand, sign up for a potions class, ride the miniature train at Platform 9 3/4, and sample butter beer. (Don't worry, it's soda.)
Fredericksburg
Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
July 1-2, 15-16
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive
Come out during the summer season for exciting live horse racing at the fairgrounds’ Class 3 track. Pick your favorites for quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities.
Kerrville
Kerr County Market Days and Hill Country Swap Meet
July 1
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Once a month, Market Days features artists and crafters bringing their own original handcrafted items to sell. Hill Country Swap Meet is a community garage sale/flea market.
Bandera
Bandera Market Day
July 1
Bandera County Courthouse , 500 Main St.
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up their pop-up shops along Main Street. Artists and craftspeople present original works while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked goods.
Cowboys On Main
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Bandera County Courthouse , 500 Main St.
Enjoy free cowboy fun in downtown Bandera. Activities can include chuckwagon storytelling, hopping on a saddle-broke longhorn, or possibly a horse-drawn wagon tour of Bandera. Most Saturdays, the Bandera Cattle Company performs gunfights at Rattlesnake Ridge located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.
Lampasas
Spring Ho Festival
July 3-9
Various locations
Founded in 1972, the annual Spring Ho was first held the second full weekend in July, but through the years has grown into a weeklong event. Festivities include live music, shops by the creek, entertainment for kids and families, a fireworks show, and a parade.
Georgetown
Sertoma's Fourth of July
July 4
San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St.
The Sertoma Club rings in the Fourth with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, a beer and wine vendor, petting zoo, food, classic and antique cars, games, rides for children and adults, and fireworks. Admission is free.
Austin
H-E-B Austin Symphony July Fourth Concert and Fireworks
July 4
Vic Mathias Shores , 920 E. Riverside Drive
The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake.
Bee Cave
Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Hill Country Galleria , 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Suite T-100
Let freedom ring with a dog-friendly day full of shopping, music, barbecue, family fun, and fireworks.
Hutto
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Brushy Creek Amphitheater , 1001 CR 137
Bring the family for live music, food trucks, children's activities, local vendors, and fireworks. Lawn chairs are encouraged for the fireworks show.
Cedar Park
July Fourth Celebration
July 4
Elizabeth Milburn Park , 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
Celebrate the Fourth in Cedar Park with live music, carnival rides, inflatables, concessions, fireworks, and a movie in the park immediately following the fireworks show. This is one of the bigger celebrations in the city of Cedar Park, so don't miss out on the booming fireworks display and family fun.
Fredericksburg
Fourth of July Parade
July 4
Main Street
Originally started in 1991 by a group of community-minded friends, this small-town patriotic parade has grown over the years to be one that is loved by many. The parade begins in the morning, heading east on Main Street to the National Museum of the Pacific War. It then makes a U-turn and goes west on Main all the way to Bowie Street. Bring your lawn chairs for a great seat or use the tailgate of your pick-up.
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 432 Lady Bird Drive
The city of Fredericksburg hosts this fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day. Multiple viewing areas are available inside the park and at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds. Guests are encouraged to bring their own eats, drinks, and lawn chairs for seating.
Buda
Red, White, and Buda
July 4
Buda Amphitheater and City Park, 100 San Antonio St.
Celebrate the Fourth of July and Independence Day at this event that features a bike parade, live music, vendors, food, and a fireworks show to end the day.
Kerrville
Fouth on the River
July 4
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
This annual Independence Day celebration consists of a concert, vendors, and the largest fireworks display in the Texas Hill Country.
Bandera
Pet Parade
July 4
Bandera City Park, 173 Main St.
Cowboy Capital Pet Assitance League, Inc. presents its 27th annual Pet Parade. Dress up your pets, join the procession, and enter to win the judging contest for Best of the Wild West, Most Original, Look-A-Like, and other categories.
Barbecue Dinner and Fourth of July Parade
July 4
American Legion Post 410, 127 Legion Drive
American Legion 410 Post in Lakehills celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade that runs down Park Road 37 through Lakehills, followed by a barbecue dinner with all the fixin's and a live auction and country music.
Austin
Zilker Summer Musical
July 7-Aug. 12
Zilker Hillside Theatre, 2206 Barton Springs Road
Pack a picnic and enjoy a free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theatre. The outdoor theater troupe hosts performances Thursdays through Sundays.
Mason
Rodeo and Round-Up Weekend
July 7-8
Mason Town Square, 201 Fort McKavitt St.
A weekend of small-town charm starts Friday at the rodeo arena, then Saturday morning at the square for the parade featuring the Topaz Court. Afterwards, head to Heritage Park, where a festival filled with games, arts, crafts, food, and shopping awaits. Saturday night is the finals for the rodeo, followed by a concert and dance at the Slab.
Lampasas
Toughest 10K in Texas
July 8
Hancock Golf Course Pavilion, 1600 281 South
Runners come from all over the United States to attend this race, which is in its 43rd year and held during the annual Lampasas Spring Ho Festival. Hosted by the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce, the proceeds from this race get put back into the community. The race starts and finishes at the Hancock Park Golf Course Pavilion. The race also features a 5K and a 1-mile fun run.
Kerrville
Summer Market
July 8-9
Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway
Come shop at the eighth annual Kerrville Summer Market. Vendors bring clothing, Texas handmade goods, gourmet food, gifts, jewelry, holiday and home décor, accessories, candles, art, photography, gifts for the guys, and other merchandise.
Texas Gun and Knife Show
July 8-9
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammo, coins, jewelry, camping gear, accessories, and other items.
Ingram
“The Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens”
July 14-16, 21-23, 28-29
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy, the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas, are up against the clock as they frantically attempt to produce the ultimate high school reunion before the old building is demolished. But they’ve got a bushel of obstacles to overcome before they can pull off this miracle.
Austin
City-Wide Vintage Sale
July 15-16
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
Shop over 100 vendors for vintage clothing, midcentury modern decor, vintage art, collectibles, lighting, upcycled art, and unique finds at Austin's famous vintage paradise open since 1977.
Blanco
Market Day
July 15
Old Blanco Courthouse, 300 Main St.
Shop from about 70 vendors offering homemade crafts, apparel, home decor, plants, baked goods, art, embroidery and crocheted items, and jewelry. Food vendors are on site, and live music fills the air. Admission is free.
Brownwood
Dino Day
July 15
Brown County Museum of History, 209 N. Broadway
Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with crafts, fun activities, and special presentations.
Fredericksburg
Night in Old Fredericksburg and Barbecue Cookoff
July 15
Gillespie County Fairgrounds , 530 Fair Drive
Night in Old Fredericksburg at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds features live parimutuel horse racing, a Lone Star Barbecue Society cookoff, and other activities all during the day. Plenty of cold beverages and food are available.
Burnet
100 Year Boat-A-Thon
July 15
Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West
Bring your own boat, kayak, canoe, or ski boat, or borrow one from the park, and celebrate 100 years of paddling at Inks Lake. Join the fun to see just how many boats can get in the lake at one time. A parade follows the new paddling trail from the Park Store to the South Fishing Pier and back. There are also races at various times for those with a need for some competition.
Bandera
Third Thursday Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh
July 20
Bandera Beverage Barn, 1407 SH 16 North
Bring your guitar to play along or simply come to listen. Pickers who play cowboy, Texas, or Western swing music are welcome to sit in.
Kerrville
Upper Guadalupe River Authority River Clean Up
July 22
Flat Rock Park, 3840 Riverside Drive
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority provides cleaning supplies and trash disposal for volunteers to remove trash from the Guadalupe River and the watershed. The event raises awareness about the problem of litter in the community, and volunteers receive a T-shirt and entry in a prize drawing.
Johnson City
Market Days
July 22-24
Blanco County Courthouse Square, 101 E. Pecan Drive
Held the fourth weekend of the month, this open-air market features vendors and artisans selling handmade or locally produced products in the heart of Texas wine country.
Bandera
National Day of the American Cowboy
July 22
Bandera County Courthouse and Mansfield Park, 500 Main St.; 2886 SH 16
Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy with activities at the Bandera County Courthouse lawn. Enjoy chuckwagon storytelling from cowboys on Main Street, wagon rides, pictures with a longhorn, games, shootouts from the Bandera Gunfighters, trick ropers, live music, and special Old West guests, and a medicine show. Ridin' the River Cowboy Fellowship Rodeo takes place at Mansfield Park Arena, with the "Bulls, Barrels, and Breakaway Contest" evening event.
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
July 23
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Frontier Times Museum hosts this afternoon jamboree with live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Fredericksburg
Hill Country Auto Swap Meet and Flea Market
July 28-30
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 432 Lady Bird Drive
Car enthusiasts can find just about anything at this annual event. A "car corral" has vintage autos for sale in various states of restoration and there's a flea market. Among the many items for sale are vehicles and parts, tools, auto accessories, hats, books, clothes, and various souvenirs.
Boerne
Hot Summer Nights Antique Tractor Pull
July 29
The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road
The Boerne AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center hosts their summer antique tractor pull event. Come out and watch antique tractors from around Texas as they compete to pull the heaviest weight the furthest distance.
Camp Wood
Nueces Canyon Old Settlers Reunion
Aug. 4-5
Lindbergh Park, SH HWY 55 at Fifth and Sixth streets
Enjoy this free, family-friendly event in downtown Camp Wood. The 62nd annual event features a parade, live music, and a dance. On Friday, there's the Nueces Canyon ex-students and teacher reunion at Lindbergh Park, with live music. Saturday starts with a parade in downtown Camp Wood. Following the parade, events in Lindbergh Park include the king and queen coronation, the annual pie and salsa contests, and a decades-old washer and horseshoe tournament (fee for washers and horseshoes). Plus, there are several live music and entertainment groups taking to the stage until 4 p.m. Then, vendors offer an excellent selection of artwork, crafts, woodwork, leatherwork, jewelry, candles, paintings, hats, baked goods, stonework, taxidermy, new clothing, handbags, and a variety of food.
Kerrville
“A Murder is Announced”
Aug. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20
Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
Often considered one of the best Miss Marple mysteries by Agatha Christie, this thriller was adapted by Leslie Darbon.
Georgetown
Blazin' Beer Crawl
Aug. 5
The Georgetown Square, 103 W. Seventh St.
A self-paced walking event, the Blazin' Beer Crawl features craft beer tastings inside retail stores and restaurants. Ticket holders get a map of all of the participating locations and can choose which order to sample and visit merchants. Hot and spicy snacks are available at various participating locations. Restaurants have specials for the day, and food trucks are set up for additional options.
Bandera
Bandera Market Day
Aug. 5
Bandera County Courthouse , 500 Main St.
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up their pop-up shops along Main Street. Artists and craftspeople present original works while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked goods.
Cowboys On Main
Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26
Bandera County Courthouse , 500 Main St.
Enjoy free cowboy fun in downtown Bandera. Activities can include chuckwagon storytelling, hopping on a saddle-broke longhorn, or possibly a horse-drawn wagon tour of Bandera. Most Saturdays, the Bandera Cattle Company performs gunfights at Rattlesnake Ridge located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.
Austin
City-Wide Vintage Sale
Aug. 12-13
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
Shop over 100 vendors for vintage clothing, midcentury modern decor, vintage art, collectibles, lighting, upcycled art, and unique finds at Austin's famous vintage paradise open since 1977.
Fredericksburg
Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Aug. 12-13, 26-27
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive
Come out during the summer season for exciting live horse racing at the fairgrounds’ Class 3 track. Pick your favorites for quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities.
Kerrville
Hill Country Gun Show
Aug. 12-13
Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview
New and used guns, knives, coins, cutting boards, and ammo are some of the goods sold at this show, with all proceeds going to local area veterans.
Brackettville
Welcome to the Dark Side
Aug. 12
Kickapoo Cavern State Park, 20939 RR 674
Enjoy an evening cavern tour, with hopefully a bat flight to view. Then watch the Perseids meteor shower alongside a stargazing event. A second event takes place during the eclipse of the moon on Oct. 14.
Bandera
Third Thursday Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh
Aug. 17
Bandera Beverage Barn, 1407 SH 16 North
Bring your guitar to play along or simply come to listen. Pickers who play cowboy, Texas, or Western swing music are welcome to sit in.
Ingram
“The 39 Steps”
Aug. 18-20, 25-27; Sept. 1-3
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
Alfred Hitchcock adapted the book by John Buchan about a man caught up in an international spy ring. This play, based on Hitchcock's movie, is a frenetic parody farce that'll have you on the edge of your seat.
Blanco
Market Day
Aug. 19
Old Blanco Courthouse, 300 Main St.
Shop from about 70 vendors offering homemade crafts, apparel, home decor, plants, baked goods, art, embroidery and crocheted items, and jewelry. Food vendors are on site, and live music fills the air. Admission is free.
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Fair
Aug. 24-27
Gillespie County Fairgrounds and Exhibition Hall, 530 Fair Drive
The oldest continuous county fair in Texas marks its 135th year. Enjoy four big days filled with fun events, including a carnival and midway, fair food, livestock judging, agricultural and household exhibits, arts and crafts, antique tractor shows, live music and dancing, and live pari-mutuel horse racing.
Austin
Professional Bull Riding Team Series: Austin Gambler Days
Aug. 25-27
Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
See an action-packed team bull riding competition with some of the world's best bull riders, including the local Austin Gamblers bull riding team.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Ice Ball
Aug. 26
JW Marriott Austin, 110 E. Second St.
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) for Austin's brightest gem, the Ice Ball Gala. It's a night of elegance, inspiration, and revelry that makes a difference for children in the community. With cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and live music, it's an exciting evening that changes children's lives for the better, forever.
Johnson City
Market Days
Aug. 26-27
Blanco County Courthouse Square, 101 E. Pecan Drive
Held the fourth weekend of the month, this open-air market features vendors and artisans selling handmade or locally produced products in the heart of Texas wine country.
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Fair Parade
Aug. 26
Main Street
One of the Texas Hill Country’s biggest parades has more than 200 units, marches down Main Street, and kicks off the 135th annual Gillespie County Fair. Bring chairs and arrive early.
Kerrville
Kerrville River Roadster Show
Aug. 26
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
This event is open to cars of all sizes, colors, and speeds. Bring the family out to enjoy a beautiful night under the stars with cars, music, food, and fun.
Bandera
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
Aug. 27
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Frontier Times Museum hosts this afternoon jamboree with live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Austin
Kyle Turner and Friends in Concert
Sept. 3
Radisson Hotel Austin, 6121 I-35 Service Road North
Get ready for a continuous flow of infectious melodies and funky grooves delving into jazz, smooth jazz, funk, and old school R&B. Kyle Turner is a creative and innovative artist that has warmed the hearts of many with the sultry musical notes birthed from his instrument, the saxophone. He is joined by Jeanette Harris, Michael Ward, and Pamela Hart.
Cottonwood Shores
“Little Shop of Horrors”
Sept. 29-Oct. 15
Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 W. Ranch Road 2147
Hill Country Community Theatre presents the Broadway musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty And The Beast”). Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II”—after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent toward global domination.
Austin
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Oct. 20-22
Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
The pinnacle of motorsports returns to Texas for a three-day celebration of speed and sound. The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix provides an action-packed experience that fuses world-class racing with major championship implications. This year’s event includes the first F1 Sprint race on American soil, as one of six sprint races in the 2023 season, and concerts by The Killers and Queen + Adam Lambert.
Austin Film Festival
Oct. 26-Nov. 2
Various locations, 1801 Salina Drive
Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike. The Austin Film Festival's mission is to further the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.
Film Festival
Oct. 26-Nov. 2
Various locations, Downtown
Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and Indies alike. The Austin Film Festival’s mission is to further the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.
Studio Tour
Nov. 4-19
Various locations
The Austin Studio Tour is a free, self-guided art event that takes place over three weekends and combines the West Austin Studio Tour and East Austin Studio Tour. The event provides opportunities for artists all over Austin to connect with each other and for the public to experience art in person.
Texas Book Festival and Texas Teen Book Festival
Nov. 11-12
Texas State Capitol Grounds, 1100 Congress Ave.
The Texas Book Festival has evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country and hosts about 250 authors each year. Join other bookworms for readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities, and other literary-related fun.
