Llano County July: parades, races, live music, fireworks

Llano Rock'n Riverfest
Personal watercraft race along the normally placid Llano River during Llano Rock’n Riverfest.

A big Independence Day festival, personal watercraft races on the Llano River, lots of live music, courthouse square events that always draw crowds, and fireworks. July is the month to visit Llano County.

KINGSLAND AQUABOOM 

Saturday-Tuesday, July 1-4

Various locations in Kingsland

This mega-celebration packs in the fun with parades, contests of all kinds, food, music, and a fireworks spectacular over the water. 

LLANO ROCK’N RIVERFEST 

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 1

Badu City Park, 300 Legion Drive in Llano

Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen, and cooler and spend a fun-filled day on the banks of the Llano River, with personal watercraft races, live music, and fireworks after dark. 

TRAIN WRECK SHIPPING COMPANY AT BOAT TOWN 

6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 1

151 Melodie Lane in Kingsland

Enjoy a burger and live music on the water as this multi-genre band sets toes to tapping with its repertoire of rock, blues, and country songs.

‘LOW COUNTRY’ EXHIBIT AT LLANO FINE ARTS GALLERY  

6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1

503 Bessemer Ave. in Llano

Visit the opening reception of Artist Ronda lvy’s “Low Country: Realistic and Abstract” paintings of South Carolina.

MOTO XTREME CIRCUS UNLEASHED

6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7

2200 RR 152 West in Llano

Action-packed family show featuring spectacular stunts and mind-blowing thrill acts.

MALPASS BROTHERS AT LLANO COUNTRY OPRY   

2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8

301 W. Main St. in Llano

The Malpass Brothers headline this popular country variety show with their retro-country sound and exquisite harmonies. Buy tickets in advance, as these shows often sell out.

JUNK IN THE TRUNK GARAGE SALE    

8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 22

Llano County Courthouse Square in Llano

One’s trash becomes another’s treasure as bargain hunters converge on this monthly event that features live music. 

For more information on things to see and do in Llano County, go to Visit Llano County.