Events in Burnet County

March

Bluebonnet Airshow

Experience thrilling aerial performances at the annual Bluebonnet Airshow, where World War II aircraft take to the skies with daring maneuvers and flyovers. Presented by the Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force, the event also features food vendors, family-friendly activities, and up-close aircraft displays.

Burnet Municipal Airport
2402 U.S. Highway 281 South
Burnet, TX 78611

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April

Bluebonnet Festival

Held on the second weekend of April, the Bluebonnet Festival welcomes thousands of visitors to Burnet, the “Bluebonnet Capital of Texas.” The annual celebration features parades, including a pet parade, along with live music, children’s activities, carnival rides, food vendors, and arts and crafts.

Historic Downtown Burnet
101 N. Pierce St.
Burnet, TX 78611

 

Bertram Herb, Art and Wine Festival

Celebrate local art, wine, and gardening at the Bertram Herb, Art and Wine Festival. Held in historic downtown Bertram, the annual event features artisan vendors, local wineries, herb and plant displays, handmade crafts, and family-friendly activities for all ages.

Historic Downtown Bertram
143 E. Vaughan St.
Bertram, TX 78605

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May

May Fest

Celebrate spring at MayFest, an annual festival held in Marble Falls' Johnson Park. The family-friendly event features a carnival, live music, food vendors, beer and wine, and activities for all ages, making it a favorite Hill Country tradition.

Johnson Park
230 Avenue J S.
Marble Falls, TX 78654

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June

LakeFest

LakeFest marks the kickoff to the Southern Drag Boat Association's annual racing season at Lake Marble Falls. Held at Lakeside Park, the event features high-speed drag boat races, food and beverage vendors, and opportunities to meet drivers and view the boats up close during the pre-race festivities.

Lakeside Park
305 Buena Vista Dr.
Marble Falls, TX 78654

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July

Bertram Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day in Bertram with an evening of community fun and a spectacular fireworks display hosted by the Bertram Volunteer Fire Department. Bring a lawn chair to the Bertram Little League fields and enjoy the patriotic celebration with family and friends.

Bertram Little League Fields
549 E. FM 243
Bertram, TX 78605

Kingsland Aquaboom

Celebrate Independence Day at Kingsland AquaBoom, an annual festival featuring parades, an arts and crafts show, a patriotic costume contest, live music, a classic car show, a rubber duck race, food vendors, and activities along the Llano River. The festivities conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over the water.

Kingsland Community Park
1034 RM 1431
Kingsland, TX 78639

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September

Oatmeal Festival

Held over Labor Day weekend, the Oatmeal Festival celebrates the communities of Bertram and Oatmeal with a parade, pet parade, fun run, oatmeal baking contest, barbecue fundraiser, live music, and family-friendly activities. Proceeds from the annual event help fund academic scholarships for local students.

Historic Downtown Bertram
South Grange St.
Bertram, TX 78605

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October

Halloween on Vaughan Street

Celebrate Halloween in downtown Bertram during this family-friendly event, where Vaughan Street is closed to traffic for an evening of games, trick-or-treating, and costume fun. Children can collect treats from local businesses before competing in the annual costume contest hosted by the Bertram Chamber of Commerce.

Historic Downtown Bertram
Vaughan St.
Bertram, TX 78605

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November

Marble Falls Walkway of Lights

Celebrate the holiday season at the Marble Falls Walkway of Lights, a free annual display that illuminates Lakeside Park from mid-November through December 31. Stroll through dazzling light displays, enjoy hot cocoa and holiday treats from the concession stand, and visit Santa's Workshop on weekends.

Lakeside Park
306 Buena Vista Dr.
Marble Falls, TX 78654

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December

Bertram Country Christmas

Celebrate the holiday season at Bertram Country Christmas, an annual festival held in historic downtown Bertram. Browse dozens of retail and food vendors, shop for unique holiday gifts, and bring the kids to visit Santa during this family-friendly community celebration.

Historic Downtown Bertram
West Vaughan St.
Bertram, TX 78605

Christmas on the Square

Celebrate the holiday season at Christmas on the Square in historic downtown Burnet. This annual event features more than 175 vendors, a holiday parade, a snow slide and play area, live entertainment, a bicycle giveaway, and visits with Santa, making it one of the area's favorite holiday traditions.

Historic Downtown Burnet
101 N. Pierce St.
Burnet, TX 78611

Fort Croghan Christmas

Celebrate the holiday season at Fort Croghan Christmas, an annual event that recreates Christmas traditions from the Texas Hill Country frontier. Enjoy traditional music, caroling, a hearty meal of soup, bread, and dessert, and explore the historic cabins decorated for the season.

Fort Croghan Museum and Grounds
703 Buchanan Dr.
Burnet, TX 78611

 

Bethlehem on Main Street

Experience the Christmas story at Bethlehem on Main Street, an annual living nativity hosted by the First Baptist Church of Burnet. Visitors walk through an immersive recreation of the town of Bethlehem, encountering townspeople, merchants, and biblical scenes before arriving at the manger depicting the birth of Jesus.

First Baptist Church of Burnet
300 E. Washington St.
Burnet, TX 78611

 

Marble Falls Walkway of Lights

Celebrate the holiday season at the Marble Falls Walkway of Lights, a free annual display that illuminates Lakeside Park from mid-November through December 31. Stroll through dazzling light displays, enjoy hot cocoa and holiday treats from the concession stand, and visit Santa's Workshop on weekends.

Lakeside Park
306 Buena Vista Dr.
Marble Falls, TX 78654