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The 39th Annual Burnet Bluebonnet Festival, which draws approximately 30,000 visitors to town annually, will be in full swing April 8-10. Allison McKee, Burnet Chamber Executive Director states, “Bluebonnet Festival is an exciting event for the entire community. Our Grand Parade was on hiatus for 2021 due to gathering precautions, so we are excited to have it back and better than ever, as it is one of the big highlights of the weekend.” Pre-festival activities begin Thursday, April 7, ...

Uncork a day full of fun in beautiful New Braunfels, Texas, at the 19th Annual Wein and Sangerfest celebration! Wander the shops of historic downtown New Braunfels while you listen to live music, sample wine and craft beer from a variety of Texas-based vendors, participate in family-friendly activities, and munch on treats from local food merchants.

What began over a quarter of a century ago as the brainstorm of Llano residents and a group of hunters from Beaumont has grown into quite the Cajun festival – and benefits local charities, too. The Llano Crawfish Open returns for its 32nd year April 22-23 at Robinson Park, about two miles west of Llano on FM 152, and features plenty of crawfish and Cajun food, live music, a golf tournament, a motorcycle run, arts, crafts and much more, in what is a little fun for everyone. Cajun food is ...

Tip your hat, hold the door, and a whole lot more. “There is something for everyone in Burnet. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy camping and hiking at Inks Lake State Park, the adventure and hills of Reveille Peak Ranch, Spider Mountain Bike Park, and the stunning views at Canyon of the Eagles.

Just inside the city limits and behind the population signs on the fringes of Mason, Texas; there lies a town, which at first glance; looks to be as if one were taking a step back in time. Appearances can be deceptive. While there is no doubt that Mason retains its original charm, centered around architecture, pride for community and tradition; one need only scratch the surface to find an exciting array of eclectic restaurants, interesting shops, antiques, wine bars and a thrift store filled ...

Promoted both in Texas Monthly and Texas Highways magazines; Mason, “The Gem of the Hill Country,” is rapidly becoming a contender for destination wine tasting. Saddled up alongside a growing number of bed and breakfast standouts that include a boutique lodge, wineries are springing up in and around Mason. Grape growing has rapidly become an agricultural win in Texas and depending upon whether a grower utilizes their own grapes for signature wines or sells the crop to other wineries for p ...

Andy Smith knows all too well the meaning of “there’s no place like home.” With German roots running deep like so many of the Hill Country founding families and with a hefty dose of determination inherited from his great-great grandmother, who was the first female banker in Texas, Andy is no stranger to shaking up a dream and making it a reality.

In 2019, I acquired this property which is steeped in family heritage and history. Its former stewards utilized the land to serve the community for over 137 years. Continuing the settler’s legacy of stewardship of this land is a means to our mission – pouring it forward to serve our community, friends, and guests.

It all started with a lake and a dream. Born of a quest for a personal family lakeside retreat in the Hill Country west of Austin, Horseshoe Bay Resort is the realization of one man’s vision. More than that, it is the crystallization of a dream — Norman C. Hurd’s dream. In the mid-1960s, Hurd, a prosperous entrepreneur, decided he’d like a retreat on the lake for his family.

It’s no secret that Llano loves its barbecue. Heck, every town in Texas loves barbecue. But in Llano, maybe the attraction runs just a little deeper than most places and, maybe the reason is as simple as saying, smelling and savoring Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que. Yep, since 1962 this (to many, essential) eatery has been dishing out deliciousness to locals and out-of-towners alike who can’t seem to get enough of its goodness.