In the Highland Lakes Area
For the Year 2012

IMPORTANT NOTE:
At the time these events were added to the web page, it was assumed that the dates were accurate.  To be on the safe side you should confirm that the event is still scheduled for that date when you make your reservations for local lodging.  Also ask about other events that may be planned during the time of your visit to our area.  Have Fun! 

January:

January 22.....Llano.....Annual Citywide Garage Sale - American Legion Hall - For more information contact the Llano Chamber of Commerce at 325-247-5354.

February:

February 14.....Kingsland.....Winter Texans' Dinner at the Kingsland Community Center from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. - For more information contact the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce at (325) 388-6211.

February 21.....Llano..... Llano Methodist Church Pancake and Sausage Supper. The Methodist Women’s Group conducts this fundraiser to help enhance the community’s Easter basket event and activities for the local nursing homes. Join them for this treat of having breakfast for supper! Located at 800 Wright Street in Llano; 325-247-4009.

March:

March 10.....Marble Falls.....Market Day with over 100 vendors of items, 9:00 to 4:00 on Main Street.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

March 13.....Kingsland.....Winter Texans' Dinner at the Kingsland Community Center from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. - For more information contact the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce at (325) 388-6211.

March 17.....Llano..... Desserts of Llano. This delicious sampling of various desserts takes place around Llano’s downtown area. Call Llano Main Street for information at 325-247-4158 ext. 209.

March 25.....Llano.....St. James Lutheran Church Fajita Dinner.Join the Llano community in this delicious fundraising event for St. James: 1401 Ford St. in Llano. Call 325-247-4906 for details.

March 31.....Llano.....@ L.A.S.T. – Llano Art Studio Tour.  “We live here, we create here.” Please come join our local artists in their studios and homes for showings, sales, and demonstrations of various media such as clay, fabric, glass, iron, leather, metal, paint, photography, and wood. @ L.A.S.T. is held on the last Saturday in March. Call the Llano Chamber at 325-247-5354.

April:

April 6-8.....Llano.....Fiddle Fest Weekend. Save the date for the first weekend in April to enjoy this traditional Texas music festival! The Llano Fiddle Fest Weekend welcomes fiddlers and other string talents from all over for an Air Fiddle contest and jams on Friday and Saturday, Open Fiddle Contest on Saturday, followed by a chuck wagon breakfast and service with music on Easter Sunday morning. An antique instrument exhibit is also part of the fun. Don’t miss it! Call 325-247-5354 for more information.

April 7 .....Marble Falls.....City Wide Garage Sale - More than 50 different garage sales in one location at Johnson Park 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

April 13-15.....Burnet.....29th Annual Bluebonnet Festival -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

April 14.....Llano.....Llano VFD Fish Fry. The Llano Volunteer Fire Department puts on a   great fish fry for anyone in town! This is their one fundraiser for the year at the Llano VFD Fire Hall, 301 W. Main Street. This is a delicious way to donate to an incredibly important community cause. Call 325-247-5354 for more information.

April 20-21.....Llano.....Llano Crawfish Open. The Llano Crawfish Open is the Texas Hill Country event you don’t want to miss! There’s great food, live music, a golf tournament and much more. Event Admission: Friday – FREE, Saturday – $10.   12 and Under – FREE. Call 325-247-2270  or 325-247-5354 or visit www.llanocrawfishopen.com  for more information.

April 20-22.....Marble Falls.....Plein Air Painting Contest throughout the area with auctions, artist receptions, and more.   For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178.

April 21.....Llano.....Llano Master Gardener’s Lawn & Garden Show. This show and sale of native plants and techniques for beauty and survival in the Texas Hill Country takes place from 9 to 1 pm at St. James Lutheran Church, 1401 Ford St.  in Llano. Join them for demonstrations and informative talks to help your garden and lawn spring back this year! Call  325-247-5354 for more information.

May:

May 4-5.....Llano.....Mike Blakely’s 10th Annual TexAmericana Fandango. Held at Robinson Park on the lovely Llano River, 1.5 miles west of the Llano courthouse on Ranch Road 152. This facility is perfect for Fandango fun. There’s a covered pavilion, so we’ll have no rain worries. The grounds are on the banks of the gorgeous Llano River. Bring your kayaks or canoes. The golf course, RV park, and pavilion are all located in this one spot. Once you arrive, you won’t want to leave! Mike and friends – over 15 bands – will entertain you all weekend! Call 325-247-5354 for more information.

May 10-13.....Marble Falls.....May Fest at Johnson Park.  Free concerts, carnival, washer pitching, live music, food vendors, and a ton of family fun.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178.

May 12.....Marble Falls.....May Market Day - Over 100 craft vendors with a variety of items, 9:00am to 4:00pm.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178.

May 12 - 15.....Marble Falls..... Mayfest and Carnival at Johnson Park in Marble Falls.  Craft Vendors and Free Concerts. For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

May 19.....Llano.....Valley Spring Fish Fry. The Valley Spring Volunteer Fire Department puts on a great fish fry for the whole area. This is their one fundraiser for the year and is held at the Valley Spring Community Center. This is a delicious way to donate to an incredibly important community cause. Call  325-247-5354 for more information.

May 25-27.....Llano.....Bluebell Bluegrass Classic Car Show. Llano features a classic car show and free Bluebell Ice Cream on Memorial Day weekend! Come on over to the best little town in the Hill Country and enjoy this family event! You may call Ann @ 325-247-5156 or go to llanoexpo.com for more details.

June:

June 1-2.....Llano.....Llano Rodeo & Parade. Held at Robinson Park at the Llano Rodeo Arena each year… Don't miss this exciting time to see bronc bustin', bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin', and team roping! At Llano's Robinson Park Rodeo Arena on June 1-2. Parade will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 2 with a BBQ to follow on the square. For tickets and more information, call 325-247-5354 for more information.

June 2.....Llano.....Great Castell Kayak Race and Music Festival. This annual water run on the first Saturday of June from Mason to Llano Counties is a fun and festive benefit for Chemosabe. Call Jerialice at 512-217-4596 for more information. Visit castelltexas.com.

June 8 & 9.....Burnet.....Burnet County Fair and Rodeo -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

June 29-30.....Llano.....Llano Rock'n River Fest. Held annually on the banks of the beautiful Llano River at Badu Park in Llano, Texas. Join us for a fun-filled family day of kid fishing, vendors, inflatables, jeep crawling, food & drinks and more!  This day ends brilliantly with a fantastic fireworks show over the water. Call  325-247-5354 for more information.

July:

July 2 - 4.....Kingsland.....Aqua Boom - For more information contact the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce at (325) 388-6211.

July 21.....Burnet.....Taste of the Hill Country -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

July 28-29.....Llano.....Llano Outdoor Expo. Formerly known as the Gold and Gem Rendezvous, the Llano Outdoor Expo will be a weekend of fun on the beautiful Llano River. Metal detecting, gold panning, vendors, prizes and more! Contact Frank Rowell at 325-247-4137 or go to www.llanoexpo.com  for details.

August:

August 3-4.....Llano.....Hill Country Hammerfest. Come view these aerial acrobats in action at the Llano Municipal Airport! These small planes come each summer to wow our crowds for free!! Call 325-247-5635 for more information.

August 10-12.....Marble Falls.....LakeFest Drag Boat Race - Over 100 boats on a liquid quarter mile race track, reaching speeds up to 250 mph. For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178.

September:

September 1.....Llano.....Wild Game Dinner for Jr. Livestock Assoc. Wild Game Dinner that benefits the Llano County Stock Show program. Join us for a great time: Silent auction, live auction, raffle, great prizes - hunts, jewelry, sporting goods. Wild game dinner from 6 - 10 pm on Saturday, September 1, 2012. Call the Llano Chamber at 325-247-5354 for more information.

September 8.....Burnet.....Kid's Day Out is held each year on the 2nd Saturday in September at the Rodeo Ground. There all sorts of free activities for kids of all ages to participate.  - For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297

September 8.....Marble Falls..... Market Day with over 100 vendors of items, 9:00 to 4:00 on Main Street.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

September 9.....Llano.....Catholic Church Fried Chicken Dinner. Come enjoy the best fried chicken dinner of the year! Dine in or drive through from 11-1 at Holy Trinity located at 708 Bessemer in Llano. Call 325-247-4481 or 325-247-5354 with questions.

September 15.....Llano.....Pontotoc VFD BBQ. The Pontotoc Volunteer Fire Department puts on a great barbecue for the whole area. This is their one fundraiser for the year and is held at the Pontotoc Community Center from 11 to 1 pm. This is a delicious way to donate to an incredibly important community cause. Call the Llano Chamber at 325-247-5354 or go to llanochamber.org for more information.

September 28-29.....Burnet.....Burnet BBQ Cook-off & Music Fest June 21 -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

September 28-30.....Burnet.....Day Out with Thomas -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

October:

October 6.....Marble Falls.....City Wide Garage Sale  - More than 50 different garage sales in one location at Johnson Park.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

October 6.....Burnet.....City Wide Garage Sale.  Contact the chamber office at 512-756-4297

October 12-14.....Marble Falls.....Sculpture on Main - Festival unveiling the new sculptures for display.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

October 13.....Burnet..... Fall Market Days -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

October 13.....Burnet.....Ft. Croghan Days -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

October 19-20.....Llano.....Chuck Wagon Cook-off & Heritage Days. A weekend of great old-fashioned Texas fun here in Llano. Historic reenactments, period costumes, vendors on the town square, a real chuck wagon dinner with music all three days! Join us this October for three days of fabulously historic fun: genuine chuck wagon cooks set up camp and compete at Badu Park; unique vendors and period dress around the Llano Courthouse Square. Meal tickets: $15. Call 325-247-5354 for details. Also see www.llanochuckwagoncookoff.com.

October 25.....Marble Falls.....Moonlight Madness - (Tentative date set) - For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

October 27.....Llano.....Monster Mash Street Bash.Come to Llano’s Main Street dance, costume contest, pumpkin carving, and more! A true fun family event on this Halloween weekend. See llanoexpo.com for details.

November:

November 2-3.....Llano.....Llano Chamber Hunter's Appreciation. Held from 10 am to 5 pm on the eve of Opening Day, this Friday the Llano Chamber ushers in hunting season with free goody bags, information, hunting guides, food and drink for our incoming hunter population. Call the Llano Chamber at 325-247-5354 for more information.

November 10.....Marble Falls..... November Market Day with over 100 vendors of items, 9:00 to 4:00 on Main Street.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178.

November 16.....Marble Falls.....Christmas Light-Up Parade - A parade on Main Street that is sure to get the entire family in the holiday spirit!  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178.

November 16 to January 1.....Marble Falls.....Walkway of Lights - Christmas Lighting.  For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178.

November 16-17.....Burnet.....Hill Country Christmas -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

November 23.....Llano.....Beginning of Starry, Starry Nights- runs thru Dec. 31. Christmas lights strung along the Llano River glow each night for families to enjoy. Come stroll with us! Llano reflects upon the season and thousands of beautiful, colorful Christmas lights along the river. Come join us each night for a walk through the lighted archway that begins with hot chocolate and ends with Santa! Call the Llano Chamber at 325-247-5354 for more information.

November 24.....Llano.....Holiday Dance.Held at Oestrich’s Rose with live music just in time to gear up and ring in the mood for the season. Enjoy the fantastic dance floor with plenty of room for boot scooting. Call Ann @ 325-247-5156 or see llanoexpo.com for more details.

December:

December 1.....Llano.....Llano Christmas Market Day, Lighted Christmas Parade, Christmas Home Tour. The Llano Main Street program hosts a citywide sidewalk sale and market from 10 to 5 with vendors in the downtown and vendors and shops will be ready to help you choose the perfect unique gifts. Don't miss Santa's arrival on the Llano fire truck! He will be coming through town in the lighted Christmas Parade at dark. Bring the whole family! The Llano Woman's Culture Club's annual Holiday Home Tour will take place at several homes in Llano and the surrounding area. Join this lovely tour of featured homes to enoy the unique decor and ideas of local homeowners. You may purchase your tickets at the Llano Chamber and get your maps from the Woman's Culture Club on West Sandstone. Call 325-247-5354 for more information.

December 1 - 31.....Marble Falls.....Walkway of Lights - For more information, please contact the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-759-8178

December 7-9.....Burnet.....Main Street Bethlehem starts the first Friday in December from 6-9pm. Two blocks east of the Burnet Square - For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

December 8.....Burnet.....Christmas at Fort Coghan. - For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

December 8.....Burnet.....Christmas at Ft. Croghan -  For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

December 8.....Llano.....Snow Day in Llano! On this one day, Badu Park is transformed into a winter wonderland of white and fluffy fun for the family! Snow Day will be held on December 10th in Badu Park. Park will open at 1pm and will close at 9pm.  Wristbands are $5 and are good for all day~ Fun day for friends, family, food, and fun!!!! Call the Llano Visitor Center 325-247-5354 for information.

December 14-16....Burnet.....Main Street Bethlehem starts the first Friday in December from 6-9pm. Two blocks east of the Burnet Square - For more information contact the Burnet Chamber of Commerce at 512-756-4297.

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