Festivals and Events

@LAST Llano Art Studio Tour - March Event 

Visit with approximately twenty artists in their creative work spaces right here in Llano, Texas. "We live here, we create here."  Working in mediums ranging from clay, fabric, glass, iron, jewelry, leather, metal, paint, photography, wood and more. Most of these studios are not regularly open to the public so this is a great opportunituty to catch the artist with their art in their creative work space. Scheduled and unscheduled demonstrations will go on throughout the day.  Attend the "After Party" at the Art Guild in the evening to spend a little social time with your favorite artist.

Tour Maps available all over town and at the Llano Visitor Center, Llano Fine Art Guild as well as each Art Studio location.

Fiddle Fest Weekend:  April Event

Llano is fast becoming a music lover's destination, and the first weekend in April proves to get your toes tapping and your heart singing with an open fiddle contest for all ages, and an air fiddle contest for the brave.  Come experience the Power of the Bow!

Llano Crawfish Open:  April Event

The Llano Crawfish Open is the Texas Hill Country event you don’t want to miss.  You will find great food, live music, a golf tournament, 5K, motorcycle run, roping contest, and much more!  The whole family will love this springtime event that occurs at Robinson Park on the beautiful Llano River.  We feature local tastes and talent, and vendors from all over.  Come join us for this weekend and help us triple our population!

Vendors click here for application.

Llano Open Pro Rodeo & Parade:  June Event

This annual event is held at the new Llano Rodeo Arena (across from Robinson Park) each year… Don't miss this exciting time to see bronc bustin', bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin', and team roping!  At Llano's Rodeo Arena on the first weekend pin June, this exciting and enthusiastic event takes over the town.   The parade is held at 10:00 am on Saturday around downtown Llano, with a BBQ by the local Boys Scout troop to follow on the square.  For tickets and more information, call the Llano Chamber at 325-247-5354.

Click here to download the 2012 parade application.
Click here to download the 2012 parade information letter. 
Click here to download the 2012 parade route map.

Rock'n Riverfest:  July Event

At this family fun-filled event along the Llano River, the Rock'n Riverfest provides a BBQ cook-off, inflatables for the kids, fishing, a "Hose Off" with the fire department, rubber ducky races, vendors, food, live music, and of course a lighted sky at dusk.   Bring the whole family to celebrate this fantastically patriotic holiday with Llano!

Vendors click here for application.

Llano Chuck Wagon Cook-off , Heritage Days Festival, and Junior Rodeo:  October Event

For three days of positively historical fun, this popular genuine chuck wagon cook-off can’t be missed.  Badu Park, on the banks of the twinkling Llano River, provides the backdrop for this serious competition of period food, dress, and wagons.  Also, unique vendors and historic western dress around the Llano Courthouse Square complete with stagecoach rides, and a rodeo for the kids at Robinson Park are part of the three-day fun.  The weekend winds down with a Sunday service and chuck wagon breakfast along the banks of the river.  Bring your friends, family, and appetite!

Vendors click here for application.

Hunters' Appreciation:  November Event

The opening of deer season proves to be a holiday worthy of celebrating in the Deer Capital of Texas!  The Llano Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center sponsors and hosts an annual welcome to our hunters and their friends and families the first Friday of November.  We provide maps, information, prizes, and raffles along with refreshments all day.  Join us at the Railyard Depot from 10 to 5 to usher in the season with a bang!

Starry Starry Nights in Badu Park:  November & December Event

Beginning on November 25, the night after Thanksgiving, Badu Park lights up in a walkway of thousands of beautiful Christmas colors that sparkle on the waters of the Llano River.  Bring the kids to enjoy this Hill Country wonderland complete with treats and Santa to complete the experience!