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The Adult Soapbox Derby Returns to the Streets of Historic Downtown Marble Falls Texas. The 8th Annual Marble Falls Soapbox Classic will take place June 16-18, 2017.  The historic downtown district of Marble Falls will be filled with racing, live music, vendors and excitement! “We are thrilled about the changes made to the Derby event last year.” said event producer, Shannon Heep.  “We have added more racing with new divisions and brackets.”  Racing isn’t the only thing ...
FREDERICKSBURG, TX — The Fourth Annual Hill Country Food Truck Festival, featuring over a dozen food trucks, ten Texas Hill Country wineries and a lineup of live Texas music, will take place from Noon until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, in Luckenbach Texas.  Rain or shine.   Last year almost 3,000 folks enjoyed what could be best described as an iconic summer day in the Texas Hill Country – delicious food, Texas wine, ice cold beer and great Americana music!   Al ...
For a full-throttle July 4th weekend in Llano, be sure to be at Llano’s Rock’N Riverfest and Jet Ski Races on the Llano River in Badu Park!!!  Get Ready… Get Set… GO!  Time trials for jet ski racing on the beautiful Llano River, just west of the Llano bridge will start at 10 in the morning.  These races will definitely make waves that afternoon, so be sure to hang around!  Roger Monroe, announcer for San Angelo Dragboat Races, will be the official announcer.  Fo ...
The first Llano Rodeo was held in 1919 west of town where T.J. Moore’s pecan orchard is now, on the old picnic grounds, as it was called back then. Steer Roping, Bull and Steer riding, Bronco riding, and bulldogging were some of the first events. In 1933 the rodeo was moved to Robinson Park where it was located for a couple of more years.
Former Texas Rangers Foundation
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER…. The Former Texas Rangers Foundation (FTRF) has joined with Hollywood Guns & Props to create a premier shooting event…….Never before has the public had the opportunity to shoot the actual guns used by the biggest film and television stars. Participants will be able to shoot guns such as John Wayne’s Colt Six shooters and Winchester Carbines, Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” 44 magnums and “Outlaw Josie Wales” Walkers, Bruce Willis’ “Die Hard” a ...
REAL ALE RIDE
The annual Real Ale Ride, Bicycle Sport Shop’s most popular event, rolls through the scenic hills of Blanco on Saturday, May 20, 2017, and this year the event is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It’s a ride for cyclists of all levels with distances of 15, 30, 50, 65, and 80 miles.
The 14th Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Invitational Show will be Friday, May 26, through Sunday, May 28, as 25 award-winning Texas artists transform the ballrooms of the Y.O. Ranch Hotel into a breath-taking gallery of original artwork. Now, in its fourteenth year, the Texas Masters show has earned a reputation as a high quality, artist-planned and managed “Collectors’ Showcase” in a beautiful air conditioned environment.
Texas Hill Country River Region is a place of simple pleasures – home to breathtaking chalk cliffs, three crystal-clear rivers and a canopy of ancient Cypress trees. Visitors can unlock the magic of uninterrupted time with loved ones in this secluded oasis that truly lets you get away from it all while enjoying some of the best entertainment and festivals in Hill Country, plus the opportunity to experience outdoor adventure like no other. Year-round, enjoy fishing on the Frio, Nueces or ...
Sun, March 5, 2017 9:18 PM
Llano County packs a lot of diversity into its 941 square miles, offering something for each of its nearly 20,000 residents. From the gorgeous granite and llanite rock hills, to the flowing Llano Ri ...
At the intersection of highways 83, 377, and Interstate 10 where the North and South Llano Rivers merge lays the small, rural community of Junction Texas bursting with warmth, friendliness, and welcoming spirit. This historical town is rich with heritage and tradition Cedar industry, Angora goat, and cattle ranching marked the beginning of what is now a hunting and outdoor recreation empire.