Events & Festivals

Celebrating Texas, Community and More in Llano County 

Events Calendar 

Wondering what’s coming up so you can plan your next visit to Llano County? You can review local events – from full community celebrations to fun gatherings hosted by local businesses. 

Learn more about what’s happening in Llano County here. 

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MeatFest at Hooper’s

Get ready for a weekend of smoke, sizzle and serious Texas barbecue at Hooper’s MeatFest in Kingsland, October 16–18, 2026.
October 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
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October 18, 2026, 3:00 pm
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An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe and Friends

“An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe and Friends” will bring you spooky Halloween vibes from classic literature. Come out to
October 22, 2026
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October 25, 2026
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Llano River Pumpkin Float

The Llano River Pumpkin Float is one of those events that sounds magical and delivers on it. Bring your carved
October 24, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
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Llano Invitational Bullriding

Get ready for an evening of heart-racing rodeo excitement October 24 at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center in Llano.
October 24, 2026, 7:30 pm
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12:00 am
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Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Halloween at the House

Spend Halloween weekend at the house that became a Texas horror legend. From October 30 through November 1, Hooper’s is
October 30, 2026, 10:00 am
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November 1, 2026, 3:00 pm
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Castell General Store Hunters Ball

The Castell General Store Hunters Ball and Appreciation Dinner is a beloved fall tradition, a genuine thank-you to the hunters
October 31, 2026
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Wine, Dine and Jazz Festival

Spend a fall weekend savoring the flavors and sounds of the Hill Country at the 21st Annual Wine, Dine &
November 6, 2026
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November 7, 2026
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Llano Outdoor Sports Expo

Celebrate the great outdoors at the Llano Outdoor Sports Expo! Held at the Llano Visitor Center, the event brings together
November 6, 2026, 9:00 am
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1:00 pm
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War Trail Spirits Single Barrel Release Party

Stop by on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for War Trail Spirits’ First Barrel Release Party, celebrating the release of the
November 7, 2026, 1:00 pm
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9:00 pm
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Stargazing at Horseshoe Bay

The City of Horseshoe Bay will be partnering with the Horseshoe Bay Nature Park to host the 4th Annual Stargazing
November 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
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5th Annual Wobble Before You Gobble 5K

Whether you are an avid runner chasing a personal record or just walking off that future slice of pie with
November 26, 2026, 9:00 am
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11:00 am
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Starry Starry Nights at Badu Park

Each holiday season, Badu Park lights up with a festive display along the Llano River, open nightly from 6 to
December 5, 2026, 10:00 am
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December 31, 2026, 6:00 pm
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Your Guidebook for Exploring 

As you plan to visit Llano County, we have plenty of resources to make your trip easier to plan and more fun. Check out our articles and guides to ensure you have a strong plan and great options for dining, exploring and more while you’re in Llano County.

Fun Things to Do, Fun Ways to Gather

Llano County is home to some of the best annual festivals, parades, and celebrations in the Texas Hill Country. From AquaBoom – an explosion of fun on Lake LBJ – to the annual Llano Crawfish Open, each community brings people together in unique ways.

“I went to the Llano Earth Arts Festival, and the rock and sand art is amazing. Will take more pictures next year as it will only last in the moment.”

Whether you drive in for a day or make a full weekend of enjoying Llano County, planning an excursion around one of these fun events means you’ll be able to get a taste of the community and enjoy all the unique flavor and character of Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, Llano and all our Llano County communities.