🌸 Llano Spring 2026:
The Local’s Festival Guide

Your ultimate roadmap to a month of rock stacking, fiddling, and crawfish!

🎨 Llano Earth Art Fest (LEAF) @ Grenwelge Park

• Dates: March 27–29
• The Vibe: World Rock Stacking Championship & nature art.
• Cost: ~$15 Day / ~$30 Weekend.
• 🐕 Pet Status: STRICTLY PROHIBITED. No pets allowed in the park or camping areas to protect the balanced rock art.
• 🧒 Kid Zone: Climbing wall, face painting, and rock-stacking workshops. Ages 17 & under are FREE!
• Volunteer Deadline: March 20.
• Tickets: Buy Online Here

🤠 River Chuck Wagon Cook-Off @ Badu Park

• Dates: April 2–4 (Public meal Saturday, April 4)
• The Vibe: Authentic 1850s camp cooking and cowboy history.
• Cost: $30 for the Saturday "High Noon" meal.
• 🐕 Pet Status: RESTRICTED. Pets are not allowed in the cooking/campsite areas. They may be on leashes in the outer grassy areas of the park.
• 🧒 Kid Zone: Saturday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Tour authentic wagons and watch open-fire cooking for free.
• Local Tip: Meal tickets go on sale February 2 at the Visitor Center. They will sell out!
• Volunteer Deadline: March 1.
• Tickets: Call the Visitor Center: 325-247-5354; More Info

🎻 Llano Fiddle Fest @ JLK Events Center

• Dates: April 3–5
• The Vibe: Top-tier Texas fiddling and a Saturday night dance.
• Cost: Day Contest is FREE; Night Concert is $20–$30.
• 🐕 Pet Status: NOT ALLOWED. This is an indoor venue; only ADA-certified service animals permitted.
• 🧒 Kid Zone: Beginners' Showcase (Sat 9:00 AM) features young local performers on the big stage.
• Volunteer Deadline: March 15.
• Tickets/Schedule: Visit Fiddle Fest Site

🦞 Llano Crawfish Open @ Robinson City Park

• Dates: April 17–18
• The Vibe: 28,000 lbs of crawfish, fun run, cornhole tournament, live music, and charity auctions.
• Cost: ~$10–$20 entry before 5:00 PM, $30–$35 after. Food sold separately.
• 🐕 Pet Status: NOT ALLOWED. Due to massive crowds and food safety, pets are prohibited on the grounds.
• 🧒 Kid Zone: Dedicated "Fun for Children" area with games, Zydeco music, and goat roping.
• Volunteer Deadline: April 1 (Get a free T-shirt & lunch!).
• Tickets: More Info & Golf Reg (Pay entry at the gate)

🖍️ Chalk the Park @ Badu Park

• Date: April 25
• The Vibe: Creative community day and a blast of color.
• Cost: FREE to attend. $10-$40 to compete in run or chalk art competition.
• 🐕 Pet Status: ALLOWED. Well-behaved pets are welcome to join the fun! Per city park rules, all dogs must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. (Note: You may want to keep pets clear of the actual 5K Color Run path to avoid them getting covered in powder!)
• 🧒 Kid Zone: 8:00 AM 1-Mile Kids' Fun Run; 9:15 AM 5K Color Run; 7:30 AM–2:00 PM. For $10, kids (ages 6–17) get a dedicated space and chalk to create their own masterpiece.
• Volunteer Deadline: April 15.
• Tickets: No tickets needed for general attendance; register for the run and chalk competition via the Llano Parks Project

💡 Quick Tips for Locals

• Ticket Pickup: Avoid online fees by visiting the Llano Visitor Center (100 Train Station Dr).
• Rain Plan: Most events are Rain or Shine. Fiddle Fest is indoors; for others, pack your "river boots!"
• Traffic: Hwy 152 gets backed up during Crawfish—use CR 103 as a shortcut to skip the main highway line.