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This Week's Events in the Highland Lakes (Jan 21-27, 2026)

High-energy headliners and hometown favorites: From Dale Watson and the Chuck Wagon Chow Down to library story hours and rodeo action, there is something for everyone this week.

Terry Brandenburg

Terry Brandenburg

This Week's Events in the Highland Lakes (Jan 21-27, 2026)

📅 This Week in the Highland Lakes: Jan 21–27

Highlights:
Experience the best of our local scene with live music from Van Wilks, high-energy Music Bingo, and the Highland Lakes Service League’s annual fundraiser. Looking for a slower pace? Explore our full community schedule, featuring everything from library clubs and student STEAM days to quiet story hours for the little ones.

🎸 Special Events

Wednesday, January 21

🤠 JKL Arena Challenge Series
Local equestrian and rodeo challenge series; open to the public for viewing. Come see the local talent!
🗺️ Location: John L. Kuykendall Events Center, 2200 W Ranch Rd 152, Llano, TX
⌚ Time: 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM

🎵 Jody Proctor Live
Get your dancing shoes on and head to Pardners for a night of live music with the Jody Proctor Band!
🗺️ Location: Pardners Nightclub | 15615 TX-29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
⌚ Time: 6:00 PM — 10:00 PM

Friday, January 23

🎵 Dean Seltzer
 "High Energy redneck rock-n-roll."
🗺️ Location: The Falls | 301 Bessemer Ave., Llano, Texas
⌚ Time: 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM

🎵 Lonesome Fugitive
A honky-tonk band made up of longtime Austin country scene stalwarts.
Free Admission!
🗺️ Location: Sundown Llano | 909 Bessemer Ave., Llano, TX 78643
⌚ Time: 8:00 PM — 11:00 PM

🎵 Rob Staley Band
Live country music at the Cider House Stage. Free admission!
🗺️ Location: Round Mountain Cider Mill | 222 Lee Ln., Round Mountain, Texas
⌚ Time: 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Saturday, January 24

🍽️ Chuck Wagon Chow Down
The Highland Lakes Service League’s annual fundraiser. Enjoy BBQ by Pok-e-Jo’s and music by Billy Scott. The evening includes a wine pull, silent/live auctions, and raffles. Proceeds fund community grants and scholarships.
🗺️ Location: YMCA | 1601 S. Water St., Burnet, Texas
⌚ Time: 5:30 PM — 8:30 PM

🍺 Llano 1st Annual Bar-athon
 Hosted by the Llano Chamber of Commerce. Visit eight bars, buy a drink, get a sticker. Hit your eighth stop to receive an official medal. No registration required!
🗺️ Location: Downtown Llano, Texas
⌚ Time: Bars open between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM

🎵 Dawson Holland Duo
Live Country Music at the Cider House Stage. Free Admission!
🗺️ Location: Round Mountain Cider Mill | 222 Lee Ln., Round Mountain, Texas
⌚ Time: 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

🎵 The Sundowners
 A hard-driving country music, honky-tonk dance band.
🗺️ Location: Sundown Llano | 909 Bessemer Ave., Llano, TX 78643
⌚ Time: 8:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Sunday, January 25

🎵 Chicken Shh! Bingo 🐔 with Dale Watson
Live music performance by the Texas legend himself, paired with the famous "chicken bingo" tradition.
🗺️ Location: Sundown Llano | 909 Bessemer Ave., Llano, TX 78643
⌚ Time: 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM

🎵 Van Wilks Duo
See the Texas blues-rock guitar legend and Hall of Fame inductee. Van Wilks has toured with acts like Aerosmith, Journey, and ZZ Top.
🗺️ Location: Round Mountain Cider Mill | 222 Lee Ln., Round Mountain, Texas
⌚ Time: 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM

📚 Community & Library Calendar

Wednesday, January 21

  • "Feelings" Story Time | Lampasas Public Library | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | A themed story hour for young children focusing on emotional literacy.
  • Story Time & Chapter Book Reading | Bertram Library | 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM | Successive reading sessions designed for different age groups (toddlers vs. elementary age).
  • Cornelia Key Book Club | Lampasas Public Library | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Monthly book discussion group; currently discussing The Long Winter.
  • County Lunch and Learn | Herman Brown Free Library (Burnet) | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | An educational community gathering with rotating topics of local interest.
  • After School Crafts | Liberty Hill Public Library | 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM | A "come and go" program for students to relax and create after the school day
  • GED Classes | Bertram Library Meeting Room | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Community adult education sessions provided by Community Action.

Thursday, January 22

  • Baby’s 1st Storytime | Herman Brown Free Library (Burnet) | 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | A lap-sit program for infants (ages 0-2) involving songs and early literacy play.
  • United Daughters of the Confederacy Mtg | Herman Brown Free Library | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Local chapter meeting held in the library community room.

Friday, January 23

  • Music & Movement Storytime | Liberty Hill Public Library | 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Interactive story time featuring rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers.
  • Toddler Time with Theodosia | Bertram Library | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Music, songs, and movement for children birth to 3 years.

Saturday, January 24

  • 42 Club (Dominoes) | Lampasas Public Library | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Casual games of the classic Texas domino game; all skill levels welcome.
  • Teen Volunteer Orientation | Liberty Hill Public Library | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Training for youth (13-18) interested in library service.

Monday, January 26

Tuesday, January 27

  • Preschool Storytime & Craft | Herman Brown Free Library (Burnet) | 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Weekly story session followed by a themed craft activity.
  • 🤖 Lego Robotics STEAM Day | Lampasas Public Library | 4:00 PM | Special Event: "Engineering" day for kids to build cable cars and solve physics problems.
  • Downtown Revitalization Mtg | Liberty Hill EDC Office | 5:30 PM | Public meeting discussing the growth and aesthetic development of downtown Liberty Hill.

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