What To Do in the Highland Lakes: January 2026
Discover activities and events happening in the Highland Lakes area. Your guide to making the most of life in the Hill Country.
What To Do in the Highland Lakes January 2026 Special Event Calendar featuring First Day Hikes, community fundraisers, a livestock show, a chili cookoff, an art exhibition, humorist--Sean Dietrich, and Llano's 1st ever Bar-athon.
January 1Enchanted Rock Summit
First Day Hike at Enchanted Rock State Park Day Pass Required
Start the New Year with a guided .8 mile hike, climbing 425 feet in elevation, to the top of Enchanted Rock .
🗺️ Enchanted Rock, 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
⌚ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
First Day Hike at Inks Lake State Park Day Pass Required
Join park rangers for a New Year’s hike along the 1.2 mile Lake Trail.
🗺️ Inks Lake State Park, 3480 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, Texas 78611
⌚ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
January 7Honky-Tonk Wednesdays at the Globe Theater
Free admission! Join the country music and dancing event at the historic Globe Theater.
Note: Cash-only beer, wine, and concessions.
🗺️ 132 W. Vaughn St., Bertram, TX
⌚ 7:00 - 11:45 p.m. | First Wednesdays of every month
January 8-9Llano 4-H Exhibitors
Llano County Junior Livestock Show
Free and open to the public.
🗺️ 2200 West Ranch Road 152, Llano, Texas
⌚ Show Times:
Thursday January 8
8:00 a.m. - Cattle
1:30 p.m. - Lambs
Following lambs - Goats
5:00 p.m. - The Shining Star Show
Friday January 9
8:00 a.m.-Hogs
Following Hog s- Little Britches Show
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - BBQ Fundraiser
1:00 p.m. - Turkeys
Following Turkeys - Cockerels/Pullets
Following Cockerels, pullets - Rabbits
7 Creeks Vineyard
7 Creeks Vineyard Chili Cookoff
Join the Sixth annual Chili Cookoff. Featuring live music by Towne Adams.
Tickets: $25 (includes wine and endless chili).
Sign-ups: Please visit our website for tickets and team sign-ups
🗺️ 400 CR 200A, Burnet, Texas 78611
⌚ 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Vinyl Stripes at the HCCT Seasonal Fundraiser
Join the Hill Country Community Theater fundraiser featuring The Vinyl Stripes! This Texas-based retro band plays classic American rock from the ‘50s and ‘60s. The evening includes food, drink, and a silent auction.
🗺️ 4003 W. FM 2147, Cottonwood Shores, Texas
⌚ 7:30 p.m.
Reflection: Guild Members’ Exhibition
The season's opening exhibition
🗺️ 503 Bessemer Ave., Llano, Texas 78643
⌚ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
January 13Denim & Diamonds Gala
Join the Spicewood Library’s Gala fundraiser for a new Community Library Building. The evening includes live music by Cory Morrow, food, an open bar, a live auction, and a raffle.
🗺️ Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista, Marble Falls, Texas 78654
⌚ 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
January 17
Designer Purse & Artisanal Bag Affair
Join the Llano Animal Rescue fundraiser featuring The Ugliest Purse Contest as well as an afternoon of fun and games.
🗺️ Sandstone Mountain Ranch, 4825 E SH 71, Llano, Texas
⌚ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: Call 325-247-4963
January 20
Winter Texan Dinner
The Kingsland Chamber of Commerce celebrates the return of the Winter Texans with a potluck dinner, entertainment, dancing, and a raffle. The chamber will provide the main dish! Please click on the Winter Texan Dinner link above for the list of side dishes to share.
🗺️ Cedar Skies at Log Country Cove,
614 Log Country Cove, Burnet, Texas
⌚ 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
January 24Chuck Wagon Chance 2025 Winner,
Bobbie Steiner, Executive Director of Weakday Ministries
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 also includes a wine pull, silent and live auctions, and raffles. As a result of last year’s auction, $155,863 was returned to the community in grants and scholarships.
🗺️ YMCA 1601 S. Water St., Burnet, Texas
⌚ 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Llano 1st Annual Bar-athon
The Llano Chamber of Commerce hosts its first-ever Bar-athon. Visit eight bars over the course of a day. Buy a drink—get a sticker. Once you hit your eighth stop, you'll receive an official Llano Bar-athon medal. No registration required—just show up and have fun!
🗺️ Downtown Llano, Texas
⌚ Bars open between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
January 29Sean Dietrich
Sean of the South
Sean Dietrich—humorist, musician, and storyteller— will provide a night of song, stories, and laughs. A meet-and-greet and book-signing will follow the show. Tickets available using the above link— Sean of the South.
🗺️ LanTex Theater, 113 W. Main St., Llano, Texas
⌚ 7:00 -- 8:00 p.m.
January 31
Llano Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Gala
Dinner — Music -- Dancing -- Raffle --Photo Booth. Tickets available at the Llano Visitors Center.
🗺️ Ramblin’ Rose, 809 West Young St., Llano, Texas
⌚Doors open at 5:30 p.m.