May 18-July 1 Kerrville: Southwest Gourd and Fiber Fine Art Show
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, this exhibit showcases gourd and fiber art from all over the country. Meet the artists at the artists reception on May 27. Kacckerrville.com
May 27-Sept. 2 Hunt: Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall Opening Night
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39
For 95 years, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall has been a entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer, with seasonal rodeos, live music, and dancing on Saturday nights. The season kicks off on May 27 with a rodeo followed by dancing and live music by Mike Donnell. cridersrandd.com
June 2-July 28 Buda: Arts in the Park
Buda Amphitheater and City Park, 204 San Antonio St.
Pack your picnic blankets, pile everyone into the car, and join the fun at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park for a summer filled with live entertainment under the stars every Friday evening in June and July. budaamphitheater.com/artsinthepark
June 2-Aug. 25 Bandera: Riding on Faith Friday Night Summer Series Rodeo
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
This open rodeo on Friday nights features bullriding, mini-bulls, barrel racing, and roping. facebook.com/ridingonfaithrodeoseries
June 3-July 29 Bandera: Chuckwagon Dinner and Show
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
A barbecue dinner with all the fixin’s, live country music, dancing, and Western entertainment are part of the fun at this chuckwagon dinner and show on Saturday evenings. flyingl.com
June 3-Aug. 26 Boerne: A Day at the Farm and Farmers Market
Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road
Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is open rain or shine every Saturday throughout the year. cibolo.org/locations/herff-farm
June 3-Aug. 26 Boerne: Old Jail Museum Tours
Kendall County Historic Jail, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, 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. The jail is open for tours every Saturday. thejail.org
June 23-July 8 Austin: “Box”
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. penfoldtheatre.org/event/box
June 25-Aug. 27 Fredericksburg: PCAA Concerts in the Park
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. Visitfredericksburgtx.com
June 30-July 2 Wimberley: Fourth of July Rodeo
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. vfw6441.com
June 30-July 28 Ingram: Summer Art Market
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
More than 20 artists and craftsmen display their handmade wares. hcaf.com
July 1 Brownwood: Lehnis’ Riddikulus Rails
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.) brownwoodtexas.gov/228/lehnis-railroad-museum
July 1-2, 15-16 Fredericksburg: Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
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. gillespiefair.com
July 1 Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days and Hill Country Swap Meet
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. kerrmarketdays.org
July 1 Bandera: Bandera Market Day
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. Banderabusiness.com
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Bandera: Cowboys On Main
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. banderabusiness.com
July 3-9 Lampasas: Spring Ho Festival
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. springho.com
July 4 Georgetown: Sertoma’s Fourth of July
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. visit.georgetown.org/sertomas-4th-of-july-in-the-park
July 4 Austin: H-E-B Austin Symphony July Fourth Concert and Fireworks
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. austinsymphony.org
July 4 Bee Cave: Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration
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. hillcountrygalleria.com
July 4 Hutto: Fourth of July Celebration
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.
July 4 Cedar Park: July Fourth Celebration
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. cedarparktexas.gov/335/july-4-celebration
July 4 Fredericksburg: Fourth of July Parade
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. Fbgtxparade.org
Fredericksburg July 4: Fourth of July Fireworks
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. fbgtx.org
July 4 Buda: Red, White, and Buda
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. budaamphitheater.com/redwhitebuda
July 4 Kerrville: Fourth on the River
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. facebook.com/kerrvilles4th
July 4 Bandera: Pet Parade
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. ccpalrescue.org
July 4 Bandera: Barbecue Dinner and Fourth of July Parade
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. alpost410.com
July 7, Aug. 4 Fredericksburg: First Friday Art Walk
Various locations, Main Street
Participating fine art galleries offer extended hours so that visitors and visiting artists can enjoy the various events and exhibits planned throughout the day. This is a fantastic way to see the finest art in Hill Country while enjoying local wine and refreshments. facebook.com/first-friday-art-walk-fredericksburg-401466143219898
July 7-Aug. 12 Austin: Zilker Summer Musical
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. zilker.org
July 7-8 Mason: Rodeo and Round-Up Weekend
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. masontxcoc.com/annual-events
July 8 Lampasas: Toughest 10K in Texas
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. lampasaschamber.org
July 8-9 Kerrville: Summer Market
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. texasmarketguide.com
July 8-9 Kerrville: Texas Gun and Knife Show
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. texasgunandknifeshows.com
July 8-9; Aug. 12-13 Boerne: Market Days
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. boernemarketdays.com/boerne.html
July 8, 22; Aug. 12, 26 Boerne: Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural
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). theagricultural.org/bluegrass-jams
July 8, 22; Aug. 12, 26 Boerne: Kuhlmann-King Museum Tour and Programs
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. bahpsboerne.org
July 11, Aug. 8 Comfort: Music in the Park
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. comfort-texas.com
July 14-16, Aug. 18-20 Fredericksburg: Trade Days
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. fbgtradedays.com
July 14-16, 21-23, 28-29 Ingram: “The Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens”
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. hcaf.com
July 15-16 Austin: City-Wide Vintage Sale
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. citywidevintagesale.com
July 15 Blanco: Market Day
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. historicblanco.org/market-day
July 15, Aug. 5 Boerne: Moondance Concert
Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road
Moondance is a longstanding, beloved tradition at the Cibolo. Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and friends, and come enjoy live music from local bands under the oak trees. This summer welcomes back some of the center’s favorite music groups and food trucks from past Moondances, and also welcomes new soon-to-be favorites. cibolo.org/moondance
July 15 Brownwood: Dino Day
Brown County Museum of History, 209 N. Broadway
Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with crafts, fun activities, and special presentations. browncountymuseum.org
July 15 Fredericksburg: Night in Old Fredericksburg and Barbecue Cookoff
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. gillespiefair.com
July 15 Burnet: 100 Year Boat-A-Thon
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. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
July 20 Bandera: Third Thursday Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh
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. banderacowboycapital.com
July 22 Kerrville: Upper Guadalupe River Authority River Clean Up
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. ugra.org/major-initiatives/river-clean-up
July 22-24 Johnson City: Market Days
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. johnsoncitytexas.info
July 22 Bandera: National Day of the American Cowboy
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. banderabusiness.com
July 22 Bandera: Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
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. frontiertimesmuseum.org
July 28-30 Fredericksburg: Hill Country Auto Swap Meet and Flea Market
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. earhartproductions.com/hill-country-swap-meet/
July 29 Boerne: Hot Summer Nights Antique Tractor Pull
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. theagricultural.org/tractorpull
May 18-July 1 Kerrville: Southwest Gourd and Fiber Fine Art Show
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, this exhibit showcases gourd and fiber art from all over the country. Meet the artists at the artists reception on May 27. Kacckerrville.com
May 25-June 11 Kerrville: Kerrville Folk Festival
Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Highway
This annual festival features 18 days and nights of music from songwriters of national and international acclaim. One of the longest continuously running music festivals in the U.S., the festival has activities for all ages with a focus on nurturing and developing artistic expression, especially the art of songwriting, in a loving family-friendly environment. kerrvillefolkfestival.org
May 27-Sept. 2 Hunt: Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall Opening Night
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39
For 95 years, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall has been a entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer, with seasonal rodeos, live music, and dancing on Saturday nights. The season kicks off on May 27 with a rodeo followed by dancing and live music by Mike Donnell. cridersrandd.com
June 1-4 Austin: ATX Television Festival
The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St.
ATX Festival is the first festival devoted to television’s history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits, and cult favorites. The fest also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals with cast and creator Q&A’s and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery. atxfestival.com
June 1-Aug. 10 San Marcos: Summer In the Park
San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway
Pack a lawn chair or blanket and some refreshments and come to Plaza Park for Summer In The Park. This summer event is a San Marcos favorite with different bands of various genres playing every Thursday night from June to the second week of August. summerintheparksm.org
June 1-3 Brownwood: Brown County Fair and Rodeo
Brown County Fairgrounds, 4206 SH 377 South
Enjoy mutton busting, the Wagner Carnival, and, of course, the Brown County Rodeo, as well as Market and Trade Days. browncountyfair.net/rodeo
June 1-4 Fredericksburg: Hill Country Film Festival
Hoffman Haus, 608 E. Creek
“The Best Little Film Festival in Texas” is a celebration of independent film in the Texas Hill Country. The festival screens over 85 independent films (short and feature length) as well as hosts revealing Q&As, filmmaker panel discussions, and opportunities for attendees to rub elbows with filmmakers. Locations include the Hoffman Haus and Admiral Nimitz Ballroom. Hillcountryff.com
June 1-29 Fredericksburg: Little Pioneers Homestead Adventures
Pioneer Museum, 312 W. San Antonio St.
The Gillespie County Historical Society and the Pioneer Museum introduce Little Pioneers, which includes activities that take place every Thursday and teach children pioneer ways. Children ages 10 and under can enjoy a different hands-on craft each week. Parents learn along with their children. pioneermuseum.org
June 2, July 7, Aug. 4 Fredericksburg: First Friday Art Walk
Various locations, Main Street
Participating fine art galleries offer extended hours so that visitors and visiting artists can enjoy the various events and exhibits planned throughout the day. This is a fantastic way to see the finest art in Hill Country while enjoying local wine and refreshments. facebook.com/first-friday-art-walk-fredericksburg-401466143219898
June 2-July 28 Buda: Arts in the Park
Buda Amphitheater and City Park, 204 San Antonio St.
Pack your picnic blankets, pile everyone into the car, and join the fun at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park for a summer filled with live entertainment under the stars every Friday evening in June and July. budaamphitheater.com/artsinthepark
June 2-3 Llano: Open Pro Rodeo
John L Kuykendall Events Center, 2200 Ranch Road 152
Along with the rodeo excitement, see the Texas Spirit Riders entertain the crowd with their tribute to the country’s armed forces and heart-stopping performances on horseback. The Llano Rodeo Parade takes place in the afternoon on June 2. llanochamber.org
June 3-4 Kerrville: Shakespeare in the Park: “Richard III”
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Playhouse 2000 partners once again with the city of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department and the Tivy High School Technical Theater Department to bring Shakespeare to the community free of charge. This year, for the first time, the theater company delves into the bard’s history plays, presenting perhaps his most famous. Discover what follows “the winter of our discontent.” caillouxperformingarts.com
June 2-Aug. 25 Bandera: Riding on Faith Friday Night Summer Series Rodeo
Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North
This open rodeo on Friday nights features bullriding, mini-bulls, barrel racing, and roping. facebook.com/ridingonfaithrodeoseries
June 3 Wimberley: Market Day
Wimberley Market, 601 FM 2325
The first Saturday of the month, shop art, antiques, collector items, and quirky finds. There is live entertainment, plus food and drinks available for purchase. wimberleymarketday.com
June 3-5 Austin: Pride Mini Film-A-Thon
Galaxy Theatres, 6700 Middle Fiskville Road
All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) is the oldest and largest gay and lesbian film fest in the Southwest and the largest LGBTQ cultural event in Austin. The event includes feature and short films showcasing the diverse experiences of queer people. agliff.org/pride
June 3-4 Austin: Pond and Garden Tour
Various locations
The Austin Pond Society once again sponsors this charitable tour of ponds and gardens throughout the greater Austin area. The self-guided tour features streams, fountains, waterfalls, koi, and aquatic plants. Some of these ponds and gardens are certified wildlife habitats. This year’s tour has a stronger emphasis on new DIY ponds and water gardens along with professionally built water gardens. austinpondsociety.org
June 3 Llano: Heritage Day
Llano Courthouse Square , 801 Ford St.
Spend a day in Llano learning about the history of the area. Visit with buffalo soldiers and frontiersmen, take a real stagecoach ride around town, tour the historic Red Top Jail and Llano County Courthouse, and visit the Llano County Historical Museum housed in an old drug store complete with a soda fountain. Quilters display their work at a quilt show in the courthouse while various vendors sell their merchandise. Participate in the adult and children’s period costume contest and cobbler-baking contest. Children can also enjoy games and crafts around Courthouse Square. Then relax on the lawn listening to Texas and German-style music and enjoy dancing, trick ropers, and other entertainment. llanomuseum.org
June 3 Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days and Hill Country Swap Meet
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. kerrmarketdays.org
June 3-4 Kerrville: Hill Country Gun Show
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. Gunshowtrader.com
June 3 Bandera: Bandera Market Day
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. banderabusiness.com
June 3, 10, 17, 24 Bandera: Cowboys On Main
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. banderabusiness.com
June 3-July 29 Bandera: Chuckwagon Dinner and Show
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
A barbecue dinner with all the fixin’s, live country music, dancing, and Western entertainment are part of the fun at this chuckwagon dinner and show on Saturday evenings. flyingl.com
June 3-Aug. 26 Boerne: A Day at the Farm and Farmers Market
Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road
Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is open rain or shine every Saturday throughout the year. cibolo.org/locations/herff-farm
June 3-Aug. 26 Boerne: Old Jail Museum Tours
Kendall County Historic Jail, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, 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. The jail is open for tours every Saturday. thejail.org
June 3, July 15, Aug. 5 Boerne: Moondance Concert
Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road
Moondance is a longstanding, beloved tradition at the Cibolo. Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and friends, and come enjoy live music from local bands under the oak trees. This summer welcomes back some of the center’s favorite music groups and food trucks from past Moondances, and also welcomes new soon-to-be favorites. cibolo.org/moondance
June 3 Spring Branch: Guadalupe River Birthday Bash
Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31
Come on out to the park and help celebrate two milestones: 100 years of Texas State Parks and Guadalupe River State Park’s 40th birthday. The day features a “Cake-Off,” with the winner receiving a free guided tour of the Hill Country State Natural Area. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/guadalupe-river
June 4 Boerne: Bellamy Brothers in Concert
The Roundup Outdoor Music Venue, 531 FM 3351 North
The love still flows for the Bellamy Brothers. Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music they have been playing for 40 years. therounduptx.com
June 6, Aug. 1 Bandera: Cowboy Opry
Silver Sage, 803 Buck Creek Drive
Silver Sage community and senior center hosts this Grand Ole Opry-style show on the first Tuesday of most months. Along with the entertainment, the event offers refreshments and door prizes. silversage.org
June 7-11 Austin: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival
Various locations, Downtown Austin
Contemporary films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula are showcased. Films and videos made by or about Latinxs in the U.S. or the rest of the world, as well as films and videos by or about Indigenous groups of the Americas, are invited to participate. cinelasamericas.org
June 9-11 Blanco: Lavender Festival
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. blancolavenderfest.com
June 9-10 Kerrville: Open Pro Rodeo
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. lmrodeo.com
June 9-11, 16-18, 23-24 Ingram: Disney’s “Newsies”
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. hcaf.com
June 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 Kerrville: “Beer For Breakfast”
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. caillouxperformingarts.com
June 9-10 Concan: I’ll Be Back Again Next Year
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. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner
June 10 Gustine: Volleman’s Dairy Tour
Join Volleman’s Family Farm monthly dairy tour to see first hand where their glass-bottled milk comes from! This tour is fun for all ages and includes viewing their creamery, meeting their lovely Holstein ladies, petting baby calves, sampling Volleman’s milk, and even playing in cotton seed.
June 10 San Marcos: Texas Water Safari
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. texaswatersafari.org
June 10, July 8, and Aug. 12 San Marcos: Art Squared Arts Market
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. artsquaredmarket.com
June 10 Cedar Park: “Madagascar: The Musical”
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. hebcenter.com/events/detail/madagascar-the-musical
June 10 Fredericksburg: Craft Beer Festival
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. fbgcraftbeerfestival.com
June 10-11; July 8-9; Aug. 12-13 Boerne: Market Days
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. boernemarketdays.com/boerne.html
June 10, 24; July 8, 22; Aug. 12, 26 Boerne: Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural
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). theagricultural.org/bluegrass-jams
June 10, 24; July 8, 22; Aug. 12, 26 Boerne: Kuhlmann-King Museum Tour and Programs
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. bahpsboerne.org
June 13 Wimberely: Blue Hole Star Party
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. cityofwimberley.com/parksandrec
June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 Comfort: Music in the Park
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. comfort-texas.com
June 13-18 Austin: “Hairspray”
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.” texasperformingarts.org
June 13, 27; July 11, 25 Boerne: Abendkonzerte
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. ci.boerne.tx.us/1104/concerts-in-the-park
June 14-16 Brownwood: Model Railroad Camp
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. brownwoodtexas.gov/228/lehnis-railroad-museum
June 15-17 Stonewall: Peach JAMboree and Rodeo
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. stonewalltexas.com/peach-jamboree
June 15 Bandera: Third Thursday Cowboy Camp with Lew Peterbaugh
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. banderacowboycapital.com
June 16-18, July 14-16, Aug. 18-20 Fredericksburg: Trade Days
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. fbgtradedays.com
June 16 Cedar Park: Go Skateboarding Day
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. cedarparktexas.gov/736/go-skateboarding-day
June 17 Blanco: Market Day
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. historicblanco.org/market-day
June 17 Austin: Premier Rugby Sevens
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. prsevens.com
June 17 Brownwood: Ancient Art
Brown County Museum of History, 209 N. Broadway St.
Explore Native American cave art and try your hand at creating your own. browncountymuseum.org
June 17 Buda: Juneteenth Celebration
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. visitbudatx.com
June 17 Boerne: Music in the Cave: Summer Solstice
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. cavewithoutaname.com
June 18 Austin: 19th Fest
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. 19thfest.com
June 21-25 Austin: Austin Asian American Film Festival
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. aaafilmfest.org
June 23-July 8 Austin: “Box”
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. penfoldtheatre.org/event/box
June 23 Kerrville: Concerts by the River
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. kerrvilletexascvb.com/events/2023/concerts-by-the-river
June 24-25 Austin: City-Wide Vintage Sale
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. citywidevintagesale.com
June 24-25 Cedar Park: Greater Austin Comic Con
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. hebcenter.com/events/detail/gacc2023
June 24-25 Johnson City: Market Days
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. johnsoncitytexas.info
June 25-Aug. 27 Fredericksburg: PCAA Concerts in the Park
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. visitfredericksburgtx.com
June 25 Bandera: Frontier Times Fourth Sunday Jamboree
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. frontiertimesmuseum.org
June 30-July 2 Wimberley: Fourth of July Rodeo
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. vfw6441.com
June 30-July 28 Ingram: Summer Art Market
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
More than 20 artists and craftsmen display their handmade wares. hcaf.com
Back to the Map
