This Week's Events in the Highland Lakes (April 10 – April 18, 2026)
The 43rd Burnet Bluebonnet Festival, the Llano Crawfish Open, and Wakefest headline a packed spring week across the Highland Lakes.
Therese Brandenburg
Spring is exploding across the Highland Lakes with a packed calendar of massive local celebrations! Kick things off at the 43rd Annual Burnet Bluebonnet Festival from April 10–13. The following weekend, devour over 22,500 pounds of mudbugs and enjoy live music at the Llano Crawfish Open on April 17–18, or hit Kingsland's Wakepoint Marina on the 18th for Wakefest, featuring headliner Kevin Fowler and fireworks over Lake LBJ. Whether you're craving ranger-led hikes and wildflower painting or jazz nights and classic films, there’s endless fun on tap from Burnet to Spicewood.
What's inside:
- Special Events
- Food & Drink
- Games & Nightlife
- Library & Community
- Live Music & Karaoke
- Nature & Outdoors
- Theater & Arts
🎸 Special Events
The biggest events of the week are anchored in Burnet and Llano, with a spectacular lake party rounding out the weekend in Kingsland — making for one of the most geographically diverse and festive weeks of the spring season.
Friday- Sunday, April 10-13
The 43rd Annual Bluebonnet Fest| Burnet: Downtown Burnet | Starts Friday at 3 p.m. Three-day celebration featuring live music, a carnival, classic cars, fun runs, great food, and shopping across the second weekend in April. The festival continues through Sunday.
3rd Annual 'Diamonds in the Rough' Charity Event | Marble Falls: Cadillac Dance Hall | 7-11 p.m. Annual charity fundraiser event benefiting the Getting Ahead Foundation.
Saturday, April 11
Bluebonnet Festival Demolition Derby | Burnet: Burnet County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena | 6 p.m. High-energy night of car-crashing, metal-crunching excitement at the annual Demolition Derby during the Bluebonnet Festival weekend.
Wednesday, April 15
Llano Crawfish Open 5D Barrel Race at JLK Arena | Llano: John L. Kuykendall Events Center & Arena | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Barrel racing competition at the JLK Arena, part of the lead-up events for the annual Llano Crawfish Open weekend. [2]
Friday-Saturday, April 17-18
Llano Crawfish Open | Llano: Robinson Park | 4 p.m. Annual two-day festival serving 22,500+ pounds of crawfish, with live music, a golf tournament, 5K Crawfish Crawler, motorcycle fun run, arts, crafts, vendors, barrel racing, and more. This beloved Llano tradition continues through Saturday, April 18.
Saturday, April 18
Wakefest at WakePoint Marina | Kingsland: WakePoint Marina | 4 p.m. Lake LBJ's biggest spring party features Kevin Fowler headlining with support from Mary Said and Departure ATX, plus Big P's fireworks show over the lake. [13]
Wrestlemania Takeover| Round Mountain: Round Mountain Cider Mill | 12 – 10:30 p.m. 1st Annual WrestleMania Takeover, a FULL WEEKEND of high-energy fun, live wrestling, and family entertainment.
🍽️ Food & Drink
Food lovers have options across Llano and Marble Falls this week, from a Volunteer Fire Department fish fry fundraiser to a weekly farmers market and an afternoon wine tasting benefiting veterans. Spring picking season is underway at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls, offering a classic Hill Country family activity through the weekends.
Thursday, April 10 – ongoing
Sweet Berry Farm – Spring Picking | Marble Falls: Sweet Berry Farm | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open Thursday through Monday during the spring season, Sweet Berry Farm invites families to pick their own strawberries and flowers; field entry fee applies.
Saturday, April 11
Llano VFD Annual Fish Fry & BBQ | Llano: Llano VFD Fire Station – South Side | 4-8 p.m. The Llano Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual Fish Fry & BBQ fundraiser with raffle prizes; dinner served until it runs out. [2]
Tuesday, April 14
Downtown Marble Falls Farmers Market | Marble Falls: Harmony Park | 4 – 7 p.m. (Free) Every Tuesday 4–7 p.m., weather permitting, this weekly market at Harmony Park brings fresh local produce, vendors, and community to Third and Main. Parking and admission are always free. [1]
Saturday, April 18
Vets on the Vine Wine Tasting | Burnet: VFW Hall | 1 – 5 p.m. An afternoon wine tasting event benefiting veterans, running from 1 to 5 p.m. [3]
🃏 Games & Nightlife
Llano's Joe's Bar takes center stage this week with a lively pre-Crawfish Open party blending charity, classic country, and competition.From Magic the Gathering in Burnet to Queen of Hearts in Llano, the games are on this week across the Highland Lakes.
Saturday, April 11
Dungeons & Dragons | Burnet: Farm to Tabletop | 2-6 p.m. Roll the dice at Burnet's board game café. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-timer, tables are ready for your campaign. All ages welcome.
Monday, April 13
Monday Night Magic | Burnet: Farm to Tabletop | 6 p.m. Magic the Gathering card game for all who are interested. This is a weekly event.
Trivia Night at Joe's Bar | Llano: Joe's Bar | 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge at this weekly Monday night trivia showdown in downtown Llano. [2]
Tuesday, April 14
Texas Hold'em | Burnet: Trailblazer Grille | 1 p.m. (Free) Free weekly Texas Hold'em poker. Beginners are welcome, and regulars can qualify for a monthly cash game. [11]
Dungeons & Dragons Night | Burnet: Farm to Tabletop | 6 p.m. Roll the dice at Burnet's board game café. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-timer, tables are ready for your campaign. Ages 16 and up.
Darts Tournament at Joe's Bar | Llano: Joe's Bar | 7:30 p.m. ($5) A $5 buy-in darts tournament with prizes for 1st and 2nd place — plus Joe's Bar kicks in $100 to the prize pool. Limited spots, first-come first-served. [2]
Wednesday, April 15
Texas Hold'em | Burnet: Trailblazer Grille | 6 p.m. (Free) The midweek session of free Texas Hold'em at Trailblazer Grille. Same friendly tables, same chance to qualify for the monthly cash game. [11]
Texas Hold ‘Em and Ladies Night | Llano: Joe's Bar | 6 p.m. No buy-in! $15 prize for 1st place, $10 for second. 22 spots ONLY- seats are first-come, first-filled! Come play some cards with us in the back room at Joe's on Wednesdays!
Thursday, April 16
Llano Crawfish Open – Charity Auction with Stephanie Orrias at Joe's Bar | Llano: Joe's Bar | TBD Joe's Bar hosts the official Llano Crawfish Open charity auction featuring live classic country music by Stephanie Orrias, themed drink specials, bingo, and a pool tournament. [2]
Play Queen of Hearts at War Trail Spirits | Llano: War Trail Spirits | 5 – 8 p.m. Try your luck at this weekly progressive card game at War Trail Spirits in downtown Llano. Buy a ticket, pick a card — if you find the Queen of Hearts, you win the pot. [2]
Brew Your Brain Trivia Night at Save the World Brewing | Marble Falls: Save the World Brewing | 7 – 9 p.m. (Free) Another chance to test your knowledge this week at Save the World — the Thursday edition of their popular trivia series. Grab a craft beer and bring your smartest friends. [27]
Saturday, April 11
Dungeons & Dragons | Burnet: Farm to Tabletop | 2-6 p.m. Roll the dice at Burnet's board game café. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-timer, tables are ready for your campaign. All ages welcome. [11]
📚 Library & Community
Community learning and local history are in the spotlight this week, with events in both Burnet and Marble Falls celebrating the region's natural and historical heritage.
Friday, April 10
Bertram Library Author Event: Steven Shaskin| Bertram: Bertram Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society | Burnet: Herman Brown Free Library | 2 p.m. Local Master Naturalists and Native Plant personnel will answer questions about Hill Country wildflowers, with many species on display.
Music/Movement Storytime| Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Public Library | 10:15-11 a.m.. Snuggle, bounce, and bond as we share rhymes, songs, and stories that support early language development and nurture a lifelong love of reading.
Saturday, April 11
Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society | Burnet: Herman Brown Library | 2 p.m. Local Master Naturalists and Native Plant Society personnel display Hill Country wildflowers and answer questions about local flora and birds. [22]
42 Club | Lampasas: Lampasas Public Library | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons at Liberty Hill Library| Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Public Library | 4 – 6:30 p.m. Teens and adults gather for a D&D campaign session at the Liberty Hill Public Library. New players welcome — characters and dice provided if you don't have your own. Registration required.
Monday, April 13
Monday Book Club | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Public Library | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Drop in for the library's weekly chess club and sharpen your strategy against fellow players of all skill levels.
Chess Club | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Public Library | 4 – 5:30 p.m. Drop in for the library's weekly chess club and sharpen your strategy against fellow players of all skill levels.
Tuesday, April 14
Preschool Storytime | Burnet: Herman Brown Free Library | 10:15a.m. Weekly story time with stories, songs, and a craft activity for preschool-aged children.
Chapter Book Storytime | Burnet: Herman Brown Free Library | 11 a.m. Kids read multiple chapters each week with discussion topics, followed by activities when the book is finished.
Family Time at Llano Library | Llano: Llano Public Library | 3 – 4 p.m. A weekly family-friendly program at the Llano Library with activities for all ages.
Wednesday, April 15
Bertram Library Story Time | Bertram: Bertram Public Library | 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and activities for preschool children at the Bertram Public Library.
Bertram Library Chapter Book Story Time | Bertram: Bertram Public Library | 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and activities forages 7 and up at the Bertram Public Library.
Storytime | Lampasas: Lampasas Public Library | 10:30 a.m.
Come & Go After School Craft: Friendly Monster Watercolor Art | Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Public Library | 3:30 – 6 p.m. Drop by the Liberty Hill Library after school and craft your best tin foil hat — the most creative designs win bragging rights. All materials provided.
Writer’s Club | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Public Library | 1:30 – 4 p.m. The Beading Group meets on the first and third Tuesdays for creative beading projects. All skill levels welcome.
Thursday, April 16
Baby's 1st Storytime | Burnet: Herman Brown Free Library | 10:15 a.m. Stories, songs, toys, and more in this lap-sit program designed for babies ages 0–2 and their caregivers. [22]
Teen Craft Night: Junk Collage Light Switch Plate| Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Public Library | 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated, but not required. All supplies provided.
Storytime – Pre-K at Llano Library | Llano: Llano Public Library | 10 a.m. A weekly story time session designed for preschool-aged children at the Llano Library
Ukulele Club | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Public Library | 5-7 p.m. The Beading Group meets on the first and third Tuesdays for creative beading projects. All skill levels welcome.
Friday, April 17
Music/Movement Storytime| Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Public Library | 10:15-11 a.m.. Snuggle, bounce, and bond as we share rhymes, songs, and stories that support early language development and nurture a lifelong love of reading
Saturday, April 18
Majong 101 | Lampasas: Lampasas Public Library | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mining History in Burnet County / Annual Meeting | Marble Falls: The Falls on the Colorado Museum | 10:30 a.m. (Free) The Falls on the Colorado Museum's free Annual Meeting features a special public presentation on historical mining in Burnet County by local historian Bob Kent. [13]
🎵 Live Music & Karaoke
This week's live music lineup is exceptional, stretching from Kingsland's lakeside stage to intimate jazz at Brass Hall in Marble Falls, an arena-rock tribute at Spicewood Vineyards, and headline shows tied to the Bluebonnet Festival and Crawfish Open.
Friday, April 10
Departure ATX at Bluebonnet Festival | Burnet: Downtown Burnet | Opening night of the Bluebonnet Festival features 80s arena-rock band Departure ATX performing hits from Journey, Boston, Toto, Van Halen, Heart, and more. [11]
Andrew Jones Live at Boat Town Burger Bar | Kingsland: Boat Town Burger Bar | 6 – 9 p.m. Andrew Jones performs live music on the lakeside outdoor stage. [8]
Greg Showman and the Back Creek Band at Pardners Nightclub | Buchanan Dam: Pardners Nightclub | 6 p.m. Greg Showman and the Back Creek Band bring their country and classic rock to Pardners for a Friday night show. [2]
Nick Dooley at Joe's Bar | Llano: Joe's Bar | 7 p.m. Nick Dooley performs live at Joe's Bar in downtown Llano. [2]
Ray Wylie Hubbard with Kelley Mickwee on the Round Mountain Live Stage | Round Mountain: Round Mountain Cider Mill | 7 – 10 p.m. Texas music legend Ray Wylie Hubbard takes the Round Mountain Live Stage with Kelley Mickwee. A must-see night for fans of outlaw country, blues, and Texas storytelling.
Saturday, April 11
Jason Boland & The Stragglers at Bluebonnet Festival | Burnet: Downtown Burnet | 7 p.m. Jason Boland & The Stragglers headline the Saturday night concert at the 2026 Burnet Bluebonnet Festival; tickets available online and at the gate. [7]
Asleep at the Wheel – Spicewood Live! On Stage | Spicewood: Spicewood Vineyards Event Center | 6 p.m. Western swing legends Asleep at the Wheel bring more than five decades of Texas music to Spicewood Vineyards' intimate event center.
Vinyl Countdown ATX at Brass Hall | Marble Falls: Brass Hall | 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for this live music show at Brass Hall; tickets range from $5 early bird to reserved seating options. [13]
Tuesday, April 14
Karaoke and Tacos at Rae's RBar and Grill | Marble Falls: Rbar | 7 – 9 p.m. Taco Tuesday meets karaoke night at Rae's RBar and Grill. [11]
Thursday, April 16
Classy Jazzy Thursdays – Eli Menezes Quartet at Brass Hall | Marble Falls: Brass Hall | 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an evening of live jazz with the Eli Menezes Quartet; tickets start at $10 general admission. [13]
Friday, April 17
The Peterson Brothers at Brass Hall | Marble Falls: Brass Hall | 7 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. for The Peterson Brothers' show at Brass Hall; tickets start at $10 early bird and $20 general admission. [13]
Wake Eastman Live at Boat Town Burger Bar | Kingsland: Boat Town Burger Bar | 6 – 9 p.m. Wake Eastman performs live on the lakeside outdoor stage. [8]
Josh Murley| Round Mountain: Round Mountain Cider Mill | 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 18
James Ridge Live at Rae's Bar & Grill | Marble Falls: Rae's Bar & Grill | 7 p.m. James Ridge performs live in concert at Rae's Bar & Grill. [13]
🌲 Nature & Outdoors
Spring wildflower season makes this an ideal week for getting outside, with ranger-led programs at Inks Lake, a geology adventure at Enchanted Rock, birding walks, and guided hikes at Muleshoe Bend all on the calendar.
Friday, April 10
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock | Enchanted Rock: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | 4:30 p.m. Take a short ranger-led hike to examine and learn about the resident EarthScope earth science station inside the park. [18]
Saturday, April 11
Birding with a Ranger at Inks Lake State Park | Burnet: Inks Lake State Park | 10 a.m. Join a park ranger to find and identify feathered friends at Inks Lake State Park. [17]
Guided Hike at Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area | Spicewood: Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area | 9 a.m. Join a guided hike through LCRA's Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area along Lake Travis. [20]
Saturday, April 18
Hike the Valley Spring Creek Trail at Inks Lake | Burnet: Inks Lake State Park | 9 a.m. Join a ranger on a guided hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail at Inks Lake State Park. [17]
E-Bike Exploration at Muleshoe Bend | Spicewood: Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area | 12:30 p.m. Explore the trails of Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area on an LCRA-guided e-bike tour. [20]
🎭 Theater & Arts
The arts scene spans from Cottonwood Shores to Granite Shoals to Llano this week, with theater, outdoor painting, and a classic film screening all on offer.
Friday, April 10
"Lost in Yonkers" at the Hill Country Community Theatre | Cottonwood Shores: Hill Country Community Theatre | Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. through April 26 Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning dramedy about two brothers sent to live with their stern grandmother runs April 10–26, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. This recurring run is a don't-miss theatrical event for the Highland Lakes area. [13]
Saturday, April 11
Come Paint Wildflowers! | Granite Shoals: Quarry Park | 10 a.m. Buchanan Art Gallery's Red Easel Event invites all ages to paint wildflowers outdoors at Quarry Park — no experience necessary.
Movie at the Lantex – The Ten Commandments | Llano: Lantex Theater | 3 p.m. The classic epic film The Ten Commandments screens at the historic Lantex Theater, with a second showing Sunday at 2 p.m. [2]
Sources
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- 101 Highland Lakes
- Llano Chamber of Commerce
- Burnet Chamber of Commerce
- Experience LHTX
- Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce
- Daily Trib / Picayune
- Highland Lakes of Burnet County
- Kingsland Chamber of Commerce
- Lampasas Chamber of Commerce
- Marble Falls Chamber (Chamber Events)
- Marble Falls Chamber (Community Events)
- Bertram Chamber of Commerce
- Visit Marble Falls
- Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber
- Spicewood Arts
- Liberty Hill Independent
- Inks Lake State Park
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
- Longhorn Cavern State Park
- LCRA Parks (Highland Lakes)
- Marble Falls Public Library
- Herman Brown Free Library (Burnet)
- Liberty Hill Public Library
Event details are gathered from community calendars, chamber of commerce listings, and venue websites. Dates, times, and details are subject to change. Please contact the venue or event organizer directly to confirm before making final plans.