Llano hosts an incredible variety of festivals throughout the year — from gravel bike races to rock-stacking championships to Victorian Christmases. Most events are within a 20-min drive.
🔄 Monthly Regulars
Farmers & Crafters Market
1st & 3rd Saturday, 9am–1pm | Courthouse Square
Local produce, handmade crafts, honey, baked goods.
Junk In The Trunk Garage Sale
4th Saturday, March–Oct, 8am–12pm | Courthouse Square
Community-wide treasure hunt.
🌷 Spring
Castell Grind
April (Saturday) | Castell, TX (~20 min west)
Iconic annual gravel cycling event since 2014. Riders from across the country tackle Hill Country gravel roads starting at the historic Castell General Store. Post-race celebration.
🌐 https://castellgrind.com
Llano Trout Release Party
February | Grenwelge Park
TPWD stocks the Llano River with rainbow trout. Free hot dogs & chips. Great for kids!
Llano Earth Art Festival (LEAF)
Late March | Grenwelge Park
International artists, natural sculptures, World Rock Stacking & Skipping Championships. Live music, food.
🌐 https://www.llanoearthartfest.org
Llano Fiddle Fest
Early April | Lantex Theater
Open fiddle contest since 1976. Youth/Senior/Open divisions. Cowboy breakfast.
🌐 https://www.llanochamber.org/calendar
Llano Crawfish Open
April (3rd weekend) | Robinson Park
Since 1989! Crawfish boil, BBQ, jambalaya, live music, golf tournament, 5K run.
🌐 https://llanocrawfishopen.com
Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
April | Badu Park
19th-century chuck wagon cooking. Public tickets for authentic meals on the riverbank.
☀️ Summer
Llano Open Pro Rodeo & Parade
1st weekend June | JLK Event Center
Bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’. Saturday parade on the square.
🍂 Fall
Llano Texas Music Fest
September | Robinson Park
2 days, 8 bands/day. Outdoor — bring lawn chairs & ice chests.
Heritage Day Weekend
3rd weekend Oct | Historic Railyard
Living history, mining exhibits, railroad museum, cemetery tour.
Lladies Night On The Llano
3rd Saturday Oct | Downtown
Shopping discounts, free food/drinks, after-party with live music.
Lighted Pumpkin Float
Late Oct | Llano River
Free! Bring carved pumpkins to float on the river at night. Magical for kids.
❄️ Winter & Holidays
Wings, Wheels & Wine Airshow
November | Llano Municipal Airport
Aerobatics, formation flying, car show, wine tasting.
Outdoor Sports Expo
November (Fri before deer season) | Visitor Center
$30K+ prizes, Polaris Ranger 1000 grand prize. Seminars, workshops.
Starry Starry Nights
Thanksgiving–Dec 31, 6–9pm | Badu Park
Lighted Christmas displays along the river. Hot chocolate. Santa.
A Dickens of a Christmas
1st weekend Dec | Courthouse Square
Victorian costumes, bed races, market, lighted parade, gingerbread contest.
🌐 https://www.ltxdickens.org
Llano Snow Day
2nd Saturday Dec, 1–9pm | Badu Park
35,000 lbs ice → giant sledding hill! Sleds provided.
Check llanochamber.org/calendar for exact dates — events shift year to year.