Weekend Picks for August 14-16
Find your fun in the Highland Lakes this weekend! Check out our top picks for August 14-16: Need more fun? Find more weekend events here.
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The 13th annual Beer by the Bay music festival is Aug. 7-8, 2026, at Horseshoe Bay Resort. The lineup is a who’s who of Texas/Red Dirt and award-winning national country artists, including Wade Bowen, Chris Janson, Kevin Fowler, William Clark Read more…
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It’s harvest time in the Texas Hill Country, and so the winemaking begins. Grape stomping, or pigeage (pronounced peej-AHJE), which means “punching down,” was once a key component in the winemaking process. Since the introduction of modern machinery, this traditional Read more…
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The Wakepoint Open is back on Lake LBJ Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1, bringing two days of shredding, high-flying action to the Highland Lakes. Competitors from around the world will put on a show, with $46,000 in prizes Read more…
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A special Texas history exhibit has arrived in Marble Falls. The Texas America 250 exhibit is now on display at The Falls on the Colorado Museum until July 31. The traveling exhibit shines a light on the Lone Star State’s role in Read more…
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Mark Independence Day during red, white, and BOOM events across the Highland Lakes. Celebrations feature spectacular fireworks shows, live music, fun on the water, and patriotic camaraderie. While you’re out and about in the July heat, refresh and cool off Read more…
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Make a pit stop in Stonewall in June for the Peach JAMboree and rodeo. The 2026 festival is Thursday-Saturday, June 18-20, at the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce grounds, 250 Peach St. in Blanco County. The Texas Hill Country is a Read more…
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Follow your nose to Blanco each June for one of the sweetest summer events: the Lavender Festival, which celebrates the ancient plant that grew roots in the Texas Hill Country. The 2026 festival is June 5-7. Most activities are centered Read more…
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The Formula One Powerboat Championship series hits the Highland Lakes for a repeat performance in 2026. Formula One boat racing premiered on Lake Marble Falls in August 2025. The action is back with Battle on the Colorado, June 5-7, 2026. Read more…
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Enjoy a little Cajun culture in the Texas Hill Country during the Llano Crawfish Open in April at Robinson City Park. Mudbugs and music are the main attractions at the festival. The 2026 festival is April 17-18. Also on the Read more…
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