A note regarding COVID-19
Upcoming Events in The Hill Country
Austin
“Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN”
Nov. 2-Aug. 18
Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St.
The Harry Ransom Center presents an exhibition exploring the history of PEN, the renowned international association dedicated to protecting free expression. The exhibition draws upon the Center’s PEN Records collection in order to trace the history of the organization from its founding as a dinner club in 1921, through the darkest days of war and repression, to supporting contemporary writers and readers today. The exhibition allows visitors to engage with key moments from the story of PEN, showing how writers need freedom of expression in order to produce inspiring work, and how, in turn, readers need to be free to choose what they read.
Tavares Strachan: “Between You and Me”
Nov. 9-June 1
Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tavares Strachan’s artworks intentionally defy categorization. Spanning sculpture, performance, painting, ceramics, and immersive installations, Strachan’s work explores themes of cultural displacement, migration, and human aspiration by uplifting often hidden histories. “Between You and Me” includes a waist-high ‘meadow’ of dried rice grass and sculptures, each representing the concept of impermanence and community loss.
San Marcos
Metaphysical and Holistic Fair
Feb. 8-Sept. 14
Holiday Inn, 105 Bintu Drive
Discover a variety of vendors offering metaphysical products, healing services, and wellness resources. Attend insightful workshops and classes to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. Crystals, tarot readings, energy healing, and a positive atmosphere are all part of the fun. Admission is free.
Austin
“In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships”
Feb. 16-July 20
Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
No artist creates in isolation. Shared visual languages, techniques, and concerns shape artistic innovation. “In Creative Harmony” explores the ways in which artists inspire each other by highlighting the relationships between three pairs of artists.
blantonmuseum.org/exhibition/in-creative-harmony-three-artistic-partnerships
Kerrville
Kerr County Market Days and Hill Country Swap Meet
March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Market Days features artists and crafters bringing their own original handcrafted items. Hill Country Swap Meet is a community garage sale/flea market.
Boerne
A Day at the Farm and Farmers Market
March 1-May 31
Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road
Find what you need at this market open every Saturday, whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing food, volunteer at the Cibolo Center for Conservation, or get new recipe ideas.
Wimberley
Metaphysical and Holistic Fair
March 1-2, June 7-8, Oct. 4-5
Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12
Experience a day filled with spiritual enlightenment and holistic wellness. A variety of vendors offer metaphysical products, healing services, and wellness resources. Attend insightful workshops and classes. Whether you’re seeking crystals, tarot readings, energy healing, or simply a positive atmosphere, this event has something for everyone.
Boerne
Farmers Market
March 4-May 27
Boerne Farmers Market, 402 E. Blanco Road
Every Tuesday at this community market, local farmers and growers, homesteaders, ranchers, and artisans bring their bounty of goods.
Art After Hours
March 4-May 27
The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road
These weekly Tuesday night classes give guests an introduction to fine art techniques in a playful environment. The casual style of exploration and creativity provides every participant with an evening of fun, friends, and fabrication. Projects and themes change each week, so check the website for details and to register.
Buda
Acrylic Pour Painting Night
March 7-May 2
Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St.
Dive into the colorful world of acrylic paint pouring with this fun and engaging experience. Great for beginners, you receive a crash course in the fundamentals of creating stunning, fluid art through various pouring techniques.
San Marcos
Art Squared Arts Market
March 8, April 12, May 10
Hays County Historic Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St.
This arts and fine crafts market brings the best local artists together in one place. Find art of all kinds, live music, a free arts and crafts booth for kids, and live art demonstrations.
Boerne
Old Jail Museum Tour
March 8, 22; April 12, 26; May 10, 24
Old Jail Museum, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
Take a tour of the Kendall County Historic Jail, which was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. The Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail have restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history.
Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural
March 8, 22; April 12, 26; May 10, 24
The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, musicians and music lovers are invited to bring their instruments and play along—or just come to listen to the jam.
Kuhlmann-King Museum Tour and Programs
March 8, 22; April 12, 26; May 10, 24
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.
Blanco
Market Day
March 15-Dec. 20
Old Blanco County Courthouse, 300 Main St.
On the third Saturday of each month, shop from over 70 vendors offering homemade crafts, apparel, home décor, plants, baked goods, art, embroidery and crocheted items, and jewelry. Food vendors are on site, and live music fills the air.
Fredericksburg
Farmers Market
April 3-Aug. 14
Marktplatz, Adelsverein Halle, 100 block of West Main Street
The Fredericksburg Farmers Market continues to bring locally grown and produced foods to the community. Every Thursday, rain or shine, shoppers can meet farmers and producers while shopping for fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and other items.
Pflugerville
Music in the Park
April, May 2, June 6
Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road
Spend your Friday nights this spring at Music in the Park, an annual outdoor concert series that showcases a variety of live bands on select Friday nights. There’s no admission charge, so bring lawn chairs, furry friends, blankets, and picnic baskets for a free evening of music, entertainment, and relaxation. Performers include Texas Bad Cats, Fun Gus and the Shrooms, and Departure ATX.
Kerrville
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Art Exhibits
April 7-May 10
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
This month’s three separate art exhibits feature work by the Hill Country Quilt Guild, Schreiner University Senior Graphic Arts Projects, and the Guadalupe Watercolor Group.
Roundup Exhibition and Sale
April 25-June 7
Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway
The 42nd annual event features more than 150 works for sale from local, regional, and national artists.
Austin
ATXplained Live
April 29
Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive
KUT’s award-winning ATXplained project is coming back to the stage with new stories based on questions from the Austin community. An evolution of the ATXplained stories you hear on the radio and read online, ATXplained Live brings a new dimension to the journalism you love from KUT. Through words and images—and a few surprises—your favorite KUT reporters bring you unforgettable stories that help you understand the city better.
International Jazz Day
April 30
Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive
This year’s International Jazz Day show presents “International Women In Jazz: A Celebration” featuring Elena Diaz, Silvie Rider Young, Pamela Hart, the music of Beto y los Fairlanes, and the Austin Youth Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Diego Rivera.
Marble Falls
Mayfest
May 1-4
Johnson Park, 230 Avenue J
Mayfest is a four-day event with food trucks, vendors, live music, games, and carnival rides.
FiestaJAM
May 1-3
Johnson Park, 230 Ave. J
Eight-time Grammy-winning Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel headlines the first spring edition of FiestaJAM, a musical celebration staged each year in Marble Falls that celebrates singer-songwriters and brings awareness to the needs of youth music education. Other performers include Ruben Ramos, Shawn Camp, and Verlon Thompson.
Luckenbach
Thomas Michael Riley Music Festival
May 2-3
Luckenbach, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop
From noon until midnight for two days in a row, the Thomas Michael Riley Music Festival makes historic Luckenbach come alive. All ages are welcome, as are pets and RVs. Stick around for campfire pickin’ parties.
Kerrville
“The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood”
May 2-4
VK Garage, 305 Washington St.
Playhouse 2000 Youth Theater presents a Monty Python-esque retelling of Robin Hood.
Boerne
Handmade Market
May 2-3
1910 Church, 130 Sisterdale Road
The largest market of its kind in South Texas features 75-plus handmade-only vendors selling merchandise that includes jewelry, apparel, leather goods, toys, home décor, art, candles, and food.
Georgetown
First Friday Music on the Square
May 2
The Georgetown Square, 103 W. Seventh St.
From March through November, the Georgetown square comes alive with live music and after-hours shopping.
Fredericksburg
First Weekend at Pioneer Museum
May 2-Aug. 1
Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St.
On the Friday before the first Saturday of the month, the Pioneer Museum and the Vereins Kirche Museum offer guests the opportunity to explore a temporary exhibit in the museum store, demonstrations (spinner, handworker, and blacksmithing), the living history interpretors, and a family hands-on activity plus a scavenger hunt.
Austin
Sunset After Dark Comedy Show
May 2-30
Sunset Strip Comedy Club, 214 E. Sixth St., Unit C
Every Friday, this late-night comedy extravaganza features Austin’s funniest comedians performing their sharpest, most outrageous material in the historic setting of Sunset Strip Comedy Club.
Bee Cave
Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival
May 3-4
Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd.
A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists, and craftspeople turn Sixth Street—historically called Pecan Street—into a lively street fair.
Fredericksburg
Pioneer Memorial Library Sidewalk Sale
May 3
Pioneer Memorial Library, 115 W. Main St.
The Friends of the Pioneer Memorial Library holds its annual book sale fundraiser. Shop a wide variety of genres at reasonable prices.
Redbud Artisan Market
May 3-4
Marktplatz, 100 Block of West Main Street
More than 40 Texan artisans display their original art. Find pottery, woodworking, jewelry, glass art, metal art, paintings, and stained glass.
Round Rock
Pioneer Days
May 3
Old Settlers Association, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd.
Visitors are able to dip candles, churn butter, make corn husk dolls and rag balls, and wander through reenactment camps and chuckwagon areas. There is live music, pioneer games, historic house tours, and a fully stocked general store.
San Marcos
Heritage Home Tour
May 3
Various locations, 400 E. Hopkins St.
Step inside some of San Marcos’ most gorgeous homes at the Heritage Home Tour. The event features self-guided tours of some of San Marcos’ historic homes and culturally significant sites. Docents are stationed around the homes ready to let you in on the history, secrets, and architectural delights found in each home.
Bandera
Market Day
May 3
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters
May 3-31
On Saturdays, see the Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters reenact 1800s gunfights twice a day at Rattlesnake Ridge, located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.
Cowboys On Main
May 3-31
Western Trail Heritage Park, 415 Main St.
Enjoy free cowboy fun on Main Street in downtown Bandera. Activities can include chuckwagon storyteller, rides on a saddle-broke longhorn, and horse-drawn wagon tours of the town. At Western Trail Heritage Park, see reenactments from the Western Trail Gunfighters at 10 a.m. and noon.
Boerne
Music in the Cave: Serenata a las Madres
May 3
Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road
This special performance, titled “A Heartfelt Tribute,” is dedicated to celebrating the love, strength, and grace of mothers everywhere.
New Braunfels
Saengerfest
May 3
This free downtown festival features live music, family activities, downtown shopping, and food vendors, plus sampling and sales of wine and craft beer.
Round Rock
Kalahari Food and (Not Just) Wine Festival
May 4
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Round Rock, 3001 Kalahari Blvd.
Set out on a culinary adventure with tasty bites from each of Kalahari’s dining outlets. Sip on beverages from some of Austin’s top brands, and enjoy tastings with the Kalahari culinary team.
kalahariresorts.com/texas/things-to-do/experiences/food-and-wine-festival
Kerrville
Hill Country Youth Orchestras Spring Concert
May 4
Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
The Hill Country Youth Orchestras nurture, encourage, and assist young musicians by sharing the love and joy of music through instruction, concert performances, and community service. All orchestras, with musicians ages 6-18, perform at the spring concert.
Bandera
Cowboy Opry
May 6
Silver Sage, 803 Buck Creek
On the first Tuesday of the month, come see Grand Ole Opry-style entertainment at the Silver Sage senior center, with refreshments and door prizes given out at the event.
Austin
“El Otro Oz”
May 6
Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive
This bilingual musical is a “New York Times” Critic’s Pick for families and young audiences. Click your heels together “tres veces” (three times) and take a transformative journey with this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz. As her 15th birthday approaches, Dora, a modern teen, struggles with her family’s traditions and dreads her impending quinceañera. But, when she gets swept away to a strange new land, Dora learns how to celebrate her unique rhythm and embrace who she really is. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Ingram
“Hoodwinked”
May 8-10
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
See performances of a story filled with humor and love. “Hoodwinked” finds the infamous Captain Hook at the end of his wits due to his enemy, Peter Pan.
“Easy on the Eye” Exhibit
May 9-June 27
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
The Hill Country Arts Foundation presents its annual members show.
Boerne
Moondance Outdoor Concerts
May 10
Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road
Moondance is a longstanding monthly outdoor concert series at the Cibolo beginning in May and running through October. Grab lawn chairs, coolers, and friends, and come enjoy live music from local bands under the oak trees.
Bandera
Second Sunday Cowboy Camp Play Day
May 11
Major Hope Corral, 749 Old Medina Highway
Every month, Major Hope Corral hosts this event that features horseback riding and games, campfire cooking, cowboy music, and fun for the whole family.
Kerrville
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Art Exhibits
May 15-June 14
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Three separate art exhibits go on display with work from the Kerr County Historical Commission and artists Judy Surles and Marsha Mefferd, and then the Images Membership Show.
Concerts by the River
May 16
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Pack up your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come out to Louise Hays Park to enjoy an evening of jams and delicious food from local food vendors along the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River.
San Marcos
Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest
May 17
Downtown, 111 E. San Antonio St.
Celebrate all things mermaid in San Marcos, the official Mermaid Capital of Texas. The Mermaid Promenade has over 100 parade entries, and the Downtown Street Faire has live music, a Kids’ Zone, food courts, and over 140 vendors selling art and handcrafted goods.
Dirt Dauber Festival
May 17-18
Eye of the Dog Art Center, 405 Valley View West Road
Partake in a wonderful celebration of all things clay with this free event. There are clay art demonstrations, refreshments, a kids’ clay play table, and live music.
Austin
Hot Luck Festival
May 22-25
Downtown
Honor the soul, sweat, and DIY diversity of the food and music world. Hot Luck is an eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know-how and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin’ boots.
Kerrville
Kerrville Folk Festival
May 22-June 8
Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Highway
Enjoy 18 days and nights of music featuring songwriters of national and international acclaim. This is one of the longest continuously running music festivals in the United States and offers activities for all ages with a focus on nurturing and developing artistic expression, especially the art of songwriting, in a loving family-friendly environment.
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Jaycees Crawfish Festival
May 23-25
Market Square, 100 Block of West Main Street
This is a family-friendly event that features live music along with arts and crafts vendors, great food, beverages, and crawfish.
Bandera
Memorial Day Stampede Rodeo
May 23-25
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North
Enjoy three nights of cowboy action at this Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo presented by Bandera Pro Rodeo.
Kerrville
Quilt Show
May 23-24
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
The quilt show features more than 200 quilts with special exhibits and 15 vendors.
Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Invitational Show
May 23-25
YO Ranch Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker
This exhibition offers work by some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from Texas and has established a reputation as a prestigious sale in a beautiful venue, produced and managed by the artists themselves.
Bandera
Memorial Day Stampede Parade and Market Days
May 24-25
Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main St.
The annual Memorial Day weekend parade travels down Main Street on Saturday. Head to the courthouse lawn to find arts and crafts vendors at the Stampede Market Days on Saturday and Sunday.
Chuckwagon Dinner and Show
May 24
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
Enjoy a barbecue dinner with all the fixins’, live country music, dancing, and other Western entertainment.
Hunt
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall
May 22-Aug. 30
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39
After the rodeo, there’s dancing and live music every Saturday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Boerne
Music in the Cave: Remember with the Woodland Winds Quintet
May 24
Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road
Woodland Winds create a vibrant soundscape with an expanded repertoire beyond the standard quartet pieces, including popular and seasonal music.
Bandera
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
May 25
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
The Frontier Times Museum presents this jamboree on the fourth Sunday of each month. The event includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Austin
CapTex Triathlon
May 26
Lady Bird Lake, Downtown, 1200 W. Cesar Chavez St.
All levels of athletes from top-ranked professionals to first-time triathletes compete in this triathlon, which includes the USA Paratriathlon National Championship. The race begins with a swim in Lady Bird Lake, and then the bike course takes athletes right to the heart of downtown Austin and directly into the Texas capitol. The race concludes with a run through Butler Park and the Palmer Events Center before the finish and post-race party at Auditorium Shores.
ATX Television Festival
May 29-June 1
Downtown
As the first festival devoted to television’s history and future, the ATX Television Festival functions like a traditional film festival with showings of new series, current hits, and cult favorites. The festival also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals with cast and creator Q&As and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery.
Cedar Park
Alejandro Fernández in Concert
June 1
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars
Mexican music icon Alejandro Fernández announces his new tour De Rey a Rey, a tribute to the music of his late father, the legendary Vicente Fernández. The tour is a celebration of the Fernández legacy, family, Mexico, and the classic songs that are the soundtrack of Latino life.
Bandera
Morning Ride with Cowboy Breakfast
June 1-June 29
Major Hope Corral, 749 Old Medina Highway
Join Bandera Historical Rides for a cowboy breakfast and a Sunday morning horseback ride.
Cowboy Opry
June 3
Silver Sage, 803 Buck Creek
On the first Tuesday of the month, come see Grand Ole Opry-style entertainment at the Silver Sage senior center, with refreshments and door prizes given out at the event.
Wagon Rides, Campfires, and S’Mores
June 3-Aug. 30
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
Available Tuesdays through Saturdays, visitors can sit by the campfire and roast marshmallows while enjoying entertainment by a cowboy under the Texas stars. Also, enjoy wagon rides to feed the deer, visit Ghost Town, or watch the running of the horses.
Boerne
Abendkonzert
June 3, 17; July 1, 15
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
Come hear traditional German music and stories of Boerne’s historic past.
Farmers Market
June 3-Aug. 26
Boerne Farmers Market, 402 E. Blanco Road
Open every Tuesday afternoon, the market goes beyond the traditional shopping experience. Come out and explore the bounty offered by local farmers and growers, homesteaders, ranchers, and artisans, and enjoy the dynamic atmosphere of the market.
San Marcos
Summer In the Park
June 5-Aug. 14
Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway
Pack a lawn chair or a blanket and refreshments and head to Plaza Park for different bands of various genres playing every Thursday night from June through the second week of August.
Marble Falls
Summer Concert Series
June 6-Aug. 9
Johnson Park, 230 Avenue J
The Summer Concert Series offers a vibrant lineup of live music performances set against the picturesque backdrop of the Hill Country. This annual event brings together locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of genres, creating a lively and festive atmosphere in the heart of town.
Round Rock
“Anton Chekhov Is a Tasty Snack”
June 6-28
Penfold Theatre, 2120 N. Mays St. #290
Penfold Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of “Anton Chekhov Is a Tasty Snack,” a comedy about small-town theater and the ridiculous people who make it.
Llano
Open Pro Rodeo
June 6-7
John L. Kuykendall Events Center and Arena, 2200 RR 152
On the first full weekend of June, the Llano Open Pro Rodeo thrills the crowd with bronc bustin’, bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping.
Georgetown
First Friday Music on the Square
June 6
The Georgetown Square, 103 W. Seventh St.
From March through November, the Georgetown square comes alive with live music and after-hours shopping.
Fredericksburg
First Friday Art Walk
June 6-Aug. 1
Main Street
Participating fine art galleries remain open until 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month so that visitors and visiting artists can enjoy new shows, demonstrations, and artist receptions. Look for the galleries flying the Art Walk flag.
Kerrville
Shakespeare in the Park: “The Tempest”
June 6-7
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Themes of magic, betrayal, revenge, and family are intertwined in one of the Bard’s most famous plays, featuring the wizard Prospero and his servants Caliban and Ariel. Pack a picnic, bring some lawn chairs, and enjoy Shakespeare under the stars.
Ingram
“The Play That Goes Wrong”
June 6-8, 13-15, 20-22
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
This Olivier Award-winning comedy is a 1920s whodonit that has everything you never wanted in a show: an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).
Bandera
FatBoyz Cruise-In Car show
June 6
FatBoyz Sandwich Shop, 610 SH 16 South
On the first Friday of the month, this car show features custom autos, rods, classics, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, special interest, and vintage vehicles of all kinds.
Riding on Faith Friday Night Summer Series Rodeo
June 6-Aug. 29
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
This open rodeo on Friday nights in the summer features bull riding, mini-bulls, barrel racing, and roping.
Fredericksburg
“Outpost: Merrill’s Marauders”
June 7
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St.
Created in 1943, the 5307th Composite Unit (nicknamed Merrill’s Marauders, after their commander) took to the jungles of Burma to fight the Japanese far behind the front line. An early special operations unit, Merrill’s Marauders engaged in jungle warfare, raiding, recon, and other long-range operations deep in enemy territory. Learn more about these daring soldiers, their gear, and the type of men to take up such a dangerous task.
Junction
Cowboys and Cajuns
June 7
HCFA Fairgrounds, 230 Fairgrounds Road
An evening with family and friends includes a street dance, crawfish boil, and live music. Bring your lawn chairs.
Fredericksburg
Car Fest
June 7
Marktplatz, 100 block of West Main Street
Now in its 20th year, the event attracts car enthusiasts, families, and weekend shoppers from across the area.
Kerrville
Kerr County Market Days and Hill Country Swap Meet
June 7
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Market Days continues to feature artists and crafters bringing their own original handcrafted items, while the Hill Country Swap Meet is a community garage sale/flea market.
Bandera
Market Day
June 7
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters
June 7, 12, 19, 26
Rattlesnake Ridge, 126 SH 16 South
On Saturdays, see the Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters reenact 1800s gunfights twice a day at Rattlesnake Ridge, located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.
Cowboys On Main
June 7, 12, 19, 26
Enjoy free cowboy fun on Main Street in downtown Bandera. Activities can include chuckwagon storyteller, horse-drawn wagon tours of the town, and live Western music.
Hamilton
Prime Team Roping
June 7-8, Aug. 16-17
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
Prime Team Roping presents professional roping events that provide thrilling rodeo action for the entire family.
Texas Senior Pro Roping Association
June 7-8, July 26-27
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
Athletes 40 years old and older compete in these events produced by the Texas Senior Pro Roping Association and held on a regularly scheduled basis from March through October in arenas across the state.
Chuck Wimer Band in Concert
June 7
Circle T Arena Crossfire Cantina, 4007 SH 36 West
The American country music artist is known for blending conventional country music with Americana and alt country influences.
Boerne
A Day at the Farm and Farmers Market
June 7-Aug. 30
Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road
Find what you need at this market open every Saturday, whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing food, volunteer at the Cibolo Center for Conservation, or get new recipe ideas.
San Marcos
Texas Water Safari
June 13
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 riverside parks.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: Weapons of War
June 14
National Museum of the Pacific War, 508 E. Austin St.
The war in the Pacific was fought with so much more than the M1 Garand and the Arisaka rifle. Visit this free outpost to see a vast selection of weapons from the collection, from Tommy guns to flamethrowers, including some demonstrations throughout the day.
San Marcos
Art Squared Arts Market
June 14
Hays County Historic Courthouse , 111 E. San Antonio St.
This arts and fine crafts market brings the best local artists together in one place. Find art of all kinds, live music, a free arts and crafts booth for kids, and live art demonstrations.
Georgetown
Second Saturday Market Days
June 14, July 12, Aug. 9
Georgetown Square, 103 W. Seventh St.
Everyday, Georgetown’s historic downtown offers a vast selection of premier shopping and dining. But on Second Saturday Market Days, there is even more, including artisan crafts, food trucks, cottage food, and retail.
Fredericksburg
Craft Beer Festival
June 14
Marktplatz, 100 block of West Main Street
Enjoy offerings from Texas craft beer breweries, meet brew masters, relax in the Marktplatz biergarten, attend Brew and Taste cooking sessions, visit food concessionaires and a home brewers DIY area, participate in the Stein Hoist competition, and hear great live music.
Boerne
Market Days
June 14-15, July 12-13, Aug. 9-10
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
Browse the vendor booths at this monthly market, where you can find a variety of bargains and an assortment of jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, and antiques.
Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural
June 14, 28; July 12, 26; Aug. 9, 23
The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road
Every second and fourth Saturday, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen.
Moondance Concert
June 14, July 12, Aug. 9
Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road
Moondance is a longstanding, beloved event at the Cibolo. Grab your lawn chairs and coolers, and come enjoy live music from local bands under the oak trees. This summer, offers new local bands and food trucks.
Austin
“Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities”
June 15
Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive
It’s time to enter the multi-verse. The Ninja Kidz are leaping out of your screens and into Austin with “Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities.” The fate of the universe hangs in balance as imposters threaten to infiltrate the stage. Join the Ninja Kidz for live action adventure filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games, and epic battles.
19th Fest
June 15
Waterloo Park, 500 E. 12th St.
Join 19th Fest and celebrate Juneteenth with a day full of food, culture, and community. The festival features kid-friendly activities, live music, and retail vendors.
Kerrville
KACC Art Exhibits
June 17-21, 24-28; July 1-5, 8-12
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center presents two exhibits: abstract paintings by Randall McCabe and works by the San Antonio Glass Artist Guild.
Stonewall
Peach JAMboree and Rodeo
June 19-21
Chamber of Commerce grounds, 250 Peach St.
This event features a CPRA rodeo and nightly dances, a parade, the Peach Queen coronation, goat roping, washer and 42 domino tournaments, food trucks, beer, and wine. Also, fresh peaches, peach cobbler, and peach ice cream are sold on the grounds.
Pflugerville
Rock the Block
June 20-Sept. 19
Downtown Pflugerville, 100 E. Main St.
On the third Friday of each summer month, head to downtown Pflugerville to enjoy this outdoor music series. Bring your friends and family for an evening of live music, food vendors. and a lively community atmosphere. Do not miss the pfun! There is no admission charge, so bring your lawn chairs, furry friends, blankets, friends, and neighbors for great evening of music, entertainment, and fun in downtown Pflugerville.
Fredericksburg
Trade Days
June 20-22, July 18-20, Aug. 15-17
Shop over 350 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, and food.
Outpost: Gear Up
June 21
National Museum of the Pacific War, 508 E. Austin St.
A Marine’s gear was his lifeline in the Pacific War, and everything he carried was useful in some way to him. This free outpost shows a close look at the equipment of an American Marine fighting in the Pacific.
Austin
City-Wide Vintage Sale
June 21-22, July 12-13, Aug. 16-17
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
Since 1977, Austin’s largest indoor vintage event has offered shoppers a chance to browse vintage goods, antiques, and collectibles from 80 to 100 vendors from Texas and beyond.
Wimberley
Make Music Day
June 21
Various locations
Make Music Day is a celebration of music on the summer solstice that is performed by anyone and enjoyed by everyone. It’s a day that encourages people of all ages and skill levels to experience the joy of making music, whether through live performances, interactive experiences, or spontaneous jam sessions around town.
Bandera
Smithsonian Museum on Main
June 21-July 26
Bandera Middle School, 1005 Cherry St.
Bandera is one of seven Texas cities chosen to host the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “Crossroads: Changes in Rural America.” The focus of the exhibit is to takes a close look at the evolution of rural America in the last century. Come see all the exciting exhibits on display throughout the county.
Hamilton
Central Texas Barrel Racing Association
June 21, Aug. 16-17
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
See the professional barrel racers compete against each other and the clock at these events produced by the Central Texas Barrel Racing Association.
Bandera
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
June 22
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
The Frontier Times Museum presents this jamboree on the fourth Sunday of each month. The event includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Austin
Austin Asian American Film Festival
June 25-29
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.
Austin African American Book Festival
June 27
George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St.
The annual Austin African American Book Festival promotes literature, reading, and writing within the African American community. Focusing on authors and cultural leaders who have been influenced by African American literature, the event includes a keynote address, local author showcases, and author interviews and discussions.
Kerrville
“Finding Nemo Jr.”
June 27-29
Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.
The P2K Youth Theater Summer Musical Camp presents “Finding Nemo Jr.,” the smash-hit musical created from one of Disney/Pixar’s most famous and beloved films.
Hamilton
World Series Team Roping
June 27-29, July 18-20, Aug. 29-31
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
Watch the best in the industry at World Series Team Roping.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: We Are Prepared! The Boy Scouts of America in WWII
June 28
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St.
When America joined WWII in 1941, the Boy Scouts of America immediately volunteered to help however they could. Learn about Scouts serving as air raid wardens, coastal patrols, and in many other roles.
pacificwarmuseum.org/event/outpost-we-are-prepared-the-boy-scouts-of-america-in-wwii
Austin
“Fences and Fields”
June 28-Aug. 9
Julia C. Butridge Gallery, Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road
Artist Rebecca Pugh takes inspiration from her surroundings in Texas including landscapes along rural highways in a solo exhibition titled “Fences and Fields.” In her recent paintings, the artist abstracts ranch fences, cattle, horses, and regional wildflowers into geometric shapes of color.
Llano
“Canvas and Quilts: The Art of Ira and Kathy Kennedy”
June 28-Sept. 28
Llano Fine Art Guild, 503 Bessemer Ave.
The Kennedys’ art bursts with vibrant color. Ira’s innovative dot paintings tell stories of the connection between people and nature. Kathy’s kaleidoscopic quilts use fabric panels of Ira’s art along with her own designs inspired by the natural world. The juxtaposition of two distinct art forms creates a unique dialogue.
Kerrville
Texas Clash Cage Fight
June 28
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Athletes engage in amateur mixed martial arts and kickboxing competitions.
Boerne
Tour de Boerne
June 28
Don Strange Events, 103 Welfare Road
Ready for a Texas-size challenge? Saddle up for a ride across some of the most beautiful terrain in Texas. Known for steep hills, epic views, and friendly faces, the Tour de Boerne is the fastest-growing charity bike ride in the Lone Star State.
Austin
“Les Ballets Trockadero”
June 29
Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive
This internationally beloved troupe of male dancers, affectionately known as the Trocks, began by appearing in late-late shows in off-off Broadway lofts. In the nearly 50 years since then, the company has grown to achieve great appeal among more mainstream audiences who, each season, flock to theaters throughout the world to see these prima ballerinas perform.
thelongcenter.org/events/les-ballets-trockadero-de-monte-carlo
Bandera
Cowboy Opry
July 1
Silver Sage, 803 Buck Creek
On the first Tuesday of the month, come see Grand Ole Opry-style entertainment at the Silver Sage senior center, with refreshments and door prizes given out at the event.
Liberty Hill
Independence Day Spectacular
July 3
Liberty Hill Middle School, 13125 SH 29
Neighbors and friends gather at Liberty Hill Middle School to celebrate freedom in the most patriotic way. Residents engage in friendly competition for the coveted blue ribbon in challenges like the homemade apple pie contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, and the hot dog eating contest. A fireworks show ends the night.
Marble Falls
Fourth of July Festival
July 4
Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Drive
Independence Day festivities involve a free swim day at Lakeside Pool, vendors, live music, and fireworks over Lake Marble Falls at dark.
marblefallstx.gov/805/july-4th-fireworks-celebration-and-parad
Junction
Kimble County Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Freedom Celebration
July 4
Schreiner Park, 402 Main St.
Independence Day events start with a parade in the morning, followed by a fireworks show at dark.
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.
First Friday Music on the Square
July 4
The Georgetown Square, 103 W. Seventh St.
From March through November, the Georgetown square comes alive with live music and after-hours shopping.
Fredericksburg
Fourth of July Parade
July 4
Main Street
This small town patriotic parade runs down historic Main Street and features over 100 floats.
Kerrville
Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo
July 4-5
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
This rodeo includes bareback and saddle bronc riding, calf roping, team roping, ladies barrel racing, bull riding, calf scramble, and mutton bustin’ for the kids.
Fourth on the River
July 4
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
This Independence Day celebration consists of a concert, vendors, and the largest fireworks display in the Texas Hill Country.
Bandera
FatBoyz Cruise-In Car show
July 4
FatBoyz Sandwich Shop, 610 SH 16 South
On the first Friday of the month, this car show features custom autos, rods, classics, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, special interest, and vintage vehicles of all kinds.
Barbecue Dinner and Fourth of July Parade
July 4
American Legion Post 410, 127 Legion Drive, Lakehills
Celebrate the holiday enjoying a barbecue dinner with all the fixings, live country music, a parade, and a live auction.
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 and join the fun. There are contests for best creative costume, best in show, and other categories.
Cowboy Capital Fourth of July Celebration and Parade
July 4
Celebrate the nation’s birthday in the Cowboy Capital of the World. Along with the parade, visitors can enjoy lots of country music and nightlife.
Hamilton
Rafter E Productions Barrel Race
July 4-5, Aug. 9-10
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
Rafter E Productions presents barrel races with professional riders.
Boerne
Independence Day Fireworks
July 4
Boerne City Park, 106 City Park Road
The annual fireworks show is set to begin at 9:15 p.m., and is scheduled to last 20-25 minutes. Prime viewing is available at the Kendall County Fairgrounds and Champion High School.
Flag Run 5K
July 4
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
Wear red, white, and blue, and bring a flag to show your pride. Each runner receives a T-shirt and finisher medal at the end of the race. Food, drinks, music, aid stations, and timing are all be included.
Fredericksburg
Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
July 5-6, 19-20.; Aug. 9-10, 23-24
Gillespie County Fair Grounds, 530 Fair Drive
Come out during the summer season for four big weekends of exciting live pari-mutuel horse racing at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds’ Class 3 track.
Bandera
Market Day
July 5
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters
July 5, 12,19,26
Rattlesnake Ridge, 126 SH 16 South
On Saturdays, see the Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters reenact 1800s gunfights twice a day at Rattlesnake Ridge, located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.
Cowboys On Main
July 5, 12, 19, 26
Enjoy free cowboy fun on Main Street in downtown Bandera. Activities can include chuckwagon storyteller, horse-drawn wagon tours of the town, and live Western music.
Hamilton
National Team Roping
July 5-6
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
Spend Fourth of July weekend watching team roping competitions presented by National Team Roping.
Boerne
Black Rifle Block Party
July 5
Black Rifle, E. San Antonio Ave.
The coffee maker invites their neighbors and community to its old-fashioned block party. Enjoy live music, great food and drink, as well as a cool car show.
Bandera
Morning Ride with Cowboy Breakfast
July 6-27
Major Hope Corral, 749 Old Medina Highway
Join Bandera Historical Rides for a cowboy breakfast and a Sunday morning horseback ride.
Boerne
Boerne Concert Band: Independence Day Concert
July 6
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
The group of volunteer musicians plays a wide range of music that people of all ages can enjoy. Enjoy a patriotic concert in the park.
Kerrville
“Wildlife Icons of the American West” Exhibit
July 9-Aug. 30
Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway
Wildlife photographer Rachel Spencer’s work celebrates the wonders of the planet’s wildlife one frame at a time.
Mason
Mason County RoundUp Weekend
July 11-12
Mason Square and Rodeo Arena, 108 Fort McKavitt St.
A weekend of small-town charm starts Friday at the rodeo arena. Then on Saturday morning, head to the Mason square for a parade. Stop by the west side of the courthouse square where there is a festival filled with arts, crafts, food, shopping, and kids’ games. The rodeo runs Friday and Saturday night with Saturday night finals for the rodeo followed by a concert and dance at the Slab.
Austin
Zilker Summer Musical
July 11-Aug. 16
Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Drive
Pack a picnic and enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The outdoor theater troupe hosts live performances Thursdays through Sundays.
Ingram
HCAF Exhibits
July 11-Aug. 29
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
Hill Country Arts Foundation presents two exhibits: “Counterpoint” by Johnson Creek Press and “Visual Narratives” by Hill Country Clickers.
“Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville”
July 11-26
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
This musical comedy features the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics.
Hamilton
Summer Splash Barrel Racing
July 11-13
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
Central Texas Barrel Racing Association presents this barrel racing event that showcases talented competitors.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: In the Service of the Emperor
July 12
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St.
One of the great enigmas of WWII was the fanatic fighting style of the Imperial Japanese forces who disdained surrender, even preferring suicide to the shame of defeat. Come to this free program to learn about the living conditions, equipment, and philosophy of the Imperial Japanese troops.
pacificwarmuseum.org/event/outpost-in-the-service-of-the-emperor-4
Lampasas
Toughest 10K in Texas 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 2025
July 12
Lampasas Middle School, 902 S. Broad St.
This year marks the Toughest 10K in Texas’ 45th year. Runners travel nationwide to attend this hilly race held during the annual Lampasas Spring Ho Festival because of the challenge the course provides. The race also features a 5K and a 1-Mile Fun Run, as people of all ages are encouraged to come out and participate.
Kerrville
Texas Gun and Knife Show
July 12-13
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammo, coins, jewelry, camping gear, and accessories.
Summer Market
July 12-13
Inn of the Hills Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway
Vendors bring their best clothing, jewelry, gifts, accessories, Texas handmade items, gourmet food, photography, Scentsy products, and home décor.
Hamilton
Ultimate Calf Roping
July 12-13, Aug. 9-10
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
See thrilling rodeo action presented by Ultimate Calf Roping.
Kerrville
KACC Art Exhibits
July 17-Aug. 16
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center presents three exhibits: “Nature Journaling” by Rebecca Stapleton and Ele Chew; a photography show by J. Regan Ferguson; and “PhotoQuest,” the Hill Country Camera Club’s annual judged exhibit.
Boerne
Live at the Library
July 17, Aug. 21
Patrick Heath Public Library Amphitheater, 451 N. Main St.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening under the trees on the back lawn at the library. Each show features a different artist.
Kerrville
“Lend Me a Tenor”
July 18-20, 25-27; Aug. 1-3
Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St.
Playhouse 2000 presents Ken Ludwig”s “Lend Me a Tenor,” about a hapless wannabe opera singer who finds himself having to take the stage in place of the world-famous tenor.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: Artillery
July 19
National Museum of the Pacific War, 508 E. Austin St.
Taking out well-defended targets at long range often required that the military bring in the big guns, as well as the artillerymen who fired them. Attend this free program to learn more about field artillery in the Pacific War.
Marble Falls
Rodeo
July 19-20
Charley Taylor Arena, 3053 US 281 South
The Marble Falls Rodeo is always the third weekend in July. The rodeo includes a youth rodeo, slack rounds, and two performances over the weekend. There is a dance with live music following the Saturday night rodeo.
Fredericksburg
Hill Country Auto Swap Meet and Flea Market
July 25-27
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 also be a flea market.
Outpost: The Spoils of War: Trophies in the Pacific
July 26
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St.
Wherever American troops went during WWII, they always hunted for trophies to take home as proof of their adventures. Anything that had belonged to the enemy and wasn’t nailed down was fair game for American troops. Learn more about the type of items taken as trophies in this special outpost.
pacificwarmuseum.org/event/outpost-the-spoils-of-war-trophies-in-the-pacific
Bandera
National Day of The American Cowboy
July 26
Courthouse Lawn, 500 Main St.
The Frontier Times Museum hosts this celebration with festivities that include a gunslinger show from the Bandera Gunfighters, live music, and special Old West guests. The Riding the River Cowboy Fellowship’s “Bulls, Barrels and Breakaway Contest” rodeo evening event takes place at Mansfield Park that night.
Hamilton
40-plus Team Roping
July 26-27
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
Enjoy watching teams of professional athletes 40 years old or older compete in roping events.
Boerne
Hot Summer Nights Antique Tractor Pull
July 26
The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road
The Boerne AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center hosts its 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.
Bandera
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
July 27
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
The Frontier Times Museum presents this jamboree on the fourth Sunday of each month. The event includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Austin
Weird Al Yankovic in Concert
July 31
Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive
Weird Al brings his legendary comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the Bigger and Weirder Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.
Georgetown
First Friday Music on the Square
Aug. 1
The Georgetown Square, 103 W. Seventh St.
From March through November, the Georgetown square comes alive with live music and after-hours shopping.
Bandera
Morning Ride with Cowboy Breakfast
Aug. 1-31
Major Hope Corral, 749 Old Medina Highway
Join Bandera Historical Rides for a cowboy breakfast and a Sunday morning horseback ride.
Boerne
Family Night Hike
Aug. 1
Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road
Take a hike on the trails at sunset and discover the various living organisms that call the Cibolo home. These family night hikes give families an opportunity to explore the center and see what lives in the park in the dark.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: Marine Assault Squad
Aug. 2
National Museum of the Pacific War, 508 E. Austin St.
As the Pacific War raged on, Japanese defenses only became stronger as American troops inched nearer to the Japanese home islands. Visit this free program to learn about how the Marine Corps handled such defenses using everything from tanks to satchel charges, and see live flamethrower demonstrations.
Bandera
Market Day
Aug. 2
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Rattlesnake Ridge, 126 SH 16 South
On Saturdays, see the Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters reenact 1800s gunfights twice a day at Rattlesnake Ridge, located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.
Cowboys On Main
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Enjoy free cowboy fun on Main Street in downtown Bandera. Activities can include chuckwagon storyteller, horse-drawn wagon tours of the town, and live Western music.
Hamilton
Heart of Texas Showdown
Aug. 2-3
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
X-treme Team Roping presents this professional team roping competition.
Bandera
Cowboy Opry
Aug. 5
Silver Sage, 803 Buck Creek
On the first Tuesday of the month, come see Grand Ole Opry-style entertainment at the Silver Sage senior center, with refreshments and door prizes given out at the event.
Sonora
Sutton County Days and Sonora Outlaw Rodeo
Aug. 8-9
Sutton County Park and Pavilion, 1600 N. Crockett St.
Two full days of rodeo performances are accompanied by nightly dances, a parade, food, and vendors.
Ingram
“Shipwrecked”
Aug. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
Hill Country Arts Foundation presents this tale of the high seas that examines how far people are willing to blur the line between fact and fiction in order to leave their mark on the world.
Kerrville
“Into the Woods”
Aug. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31
Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
Playhouse 2000 presents the hit musical, which starts with a mashup of multiple stories from the world of fairy tales.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: The Manhattan Project
Aug. 9
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St.
As WWII ravaged the globe, small groups of scientists across the country spent years developing the weapon which would help end the war: the atomic bomb. Come to this free program to learn more about the bomb itself, as well as the men and women behind it.
Boerne
Adult Night Hike
Aug. 15
Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road
Hands-on, engaging, and fun for adults of all ages, these hikes are focused on nocturnal wildlife viewing, so hikers can expect longer hikes, unfamiliar trails, and spending time without the use of flashlights.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: Skyjumpers: Paratroopers in the Pacific War
Aug. 16
National Museum of the Pacific War, 508 E. Austin St.
While divisions such as the 101st and 82nd Airborne are rightfully famous for their heroic drops into Europe during WWII, fewer people have heard of the 11th Airborne Division or the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Come to this free program to learn about these daring paratroopers, their gear, weapons, and the unique challenges that the Pacific posed for airborne infantry.
pacificwarmuseum.org/event/outpost-skyjumpers-paratroopers-in-the-pacific-war
Marble Falls
Summer Sizzler
Aug. 16
Marble Falls Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive
Families can participate in this summer event that features a 5K, 10K, and 15K run. Receive a designer T-shirt and custom medal, chip-timed and live results, free photos, and treats including Kona Ice, at the finish line. There’s also a kids dash, an untimed dash for kiddos ages 10 and under.
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Fair
Aug. 21-24
Gillespie County Fair Grounds, 530 Fair Drive
Held over the course of four days, the 137th fair includes a parade, two days of pari-mutuel horse racing, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, a carnival and midway, household exhibits, arts and crafts, an antique tractor show, 42 domino tournament, and live music.
Kerrville
KACC Art Exhibits
Aug. 21-Sept. 20
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center presents three exhibits: mixed media and oil paintings by Liz Painter, the Kerrville Art Club show and sale; and the “Magnificent 7” exhibit.
Austin
PBR Team Series—Gambler Days
Aug. 22-24
Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive
An action-packed team bull riding competition features the most exciting 8 seconds in sports with some of the world’s best bull riders and the local Austin Gamblers bull riding team.
Hamilton
Vegas Tuffest Finals
Aug. 22-24
Circle T Arena, 4007 SH 36 West
This event showcases rodeo’s up-and-coming junior contestants in calf and team roping, barrels, breakaway and goat tying.
Fredericksburg
Outpost: War Machine
Aug. 23
National Museum of the Pacific War, 508 E. Austin St.
During the Pacific War, tanks served as the infantryman’s best friend when it came to tackling Japanese defenses. Their crews came together to work as a well-oiled machine through thick and thin. Visit this free program to learn more about the M3 Stuart tank, as well as the men who crewed them during the Pacific War.
Austin
Pride Parade and Festival
Aug. 23
Fiesta Gardens , 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St.
Celebrated during Austin Pride Month each August, this event features a festive parade down Congress Avenue during the largest annual LGBTQI advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas.
Bandera
Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
Aug. 24
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.
The Frontier Times Museum presents this jamboree on the fourth Sunday of each month. The event includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.
Kerrville
Heart of the Hills Golf Tournament
Aug. 29-31
Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Tournament, 1 Country Club Drive
Golfers from around the country and state compete in this annual 72-hole tournament, celebrating its 79th year.
Bandera
Western Music Festival and Round-Up
Aug. 29-31
11th Street Cowboy Bar, 307 11th St.
The 11th Street Cowboy Bar, aka the “Biggest Little Honky Tonk in Texas,” hosts this event featuring live western music all weekend long.
Junction
Kow Kick and Kow Kick Barbecue Cookoff
Aug. 30
Schreiner Park, North First Street
Kow Kick is an arts and crafts fair and the Little Miss and Mr. Kimble County Pageant takes place during the event. The Kow Kick Barbecue Cookoff is a sanctioned event with competitors facing off in brisket, pork spareribs, chicken, and beans categories. There is a kids’ cookoff too, and live music all day.
Austin
The Front Fest
Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Various locations
The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival featuring performances, films, and creative experiences that put Texas women and LGBTQ+ creatives of all kinds at the front of the lineups. The festival has welcomed over 15,000 guests and showcased 500-plus women and LGBTQ+ artists since 2016, including Dorian Electra, Jessica Williams, Lizzo, Alok V. Menon, Madame Gandhi, Juliana Huxtable, and Katja Blichfeld.
Bandera
Celebrate Bandera Round-up
Aug. 30-31
Bandera honors its cowboy and Western heritage with the Longhorn Cattle Drive Parade, arts and crafts, music, gunfight reenactments, a ranch rodeo, and Lil’ Wrangler activities.
Bandera Round-up Ranch Rodeos
Aug. 30-31
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
Talented cowboys and cowgirls showcase their skills at the Bandera Pro Rodeo’s ranch rodeos on Labor Day weekend. The event also has kids mutton bustin’.
Tarpley
Labor Day Barbecue and Parade
Aug. 31
Tarpley Volunteer Fire Dept., 264 Valentine Lane
Tarpley Volunteer Fire Department sponsors this annual Labor Day celebration that includes a parade, barbecue, raffle, and auction.
