Weekend Picks for May 15-17
Find your fun this weekend in the Highland Lakes, take a look at our top picks for May 15-17: Need more fun? Find more weekend events here.
Read moreMay 11, 2026
Texas wildflowers (that aren’t bluebonnets)
Bluebonnets herald the start of the Highland Lakes wildflower season each year, but they are only one shade in a spectacular kaleidoscope of color that lasts all summer. The indigo of the Texas State Flower gives way in April to Read more…
Read moreMay 7, 2026
Fresh cider and live music flow at Round Mountain Cider Mill
Round Mountain Cider Mill, one of the few cider mills in Texas, truly has it all, from live music to kid-friendly activities, it’s a venue that really does have something for the whole family. Located at 222 Lee Lane in Read more…
Read moreMay 6, 2026
Burnet County Rodeo: sixty years of broncs, barrels, and bulls
The Burnet County Rodeo celebrates a milestone in 2026 —sixty years. The 60th annual rodeo takes place May 8-9 at the Burnet County Fairgrounds and Rodeo Arena. Whether this is your first rodeo or you’re a seasoned pro, you are Read more…
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Highland Lakes in a day: spring edition
The Highland Lakes area is an endless source of activities and fun, and with wildflowers blooming and the spring breeze blowing, there’s no better time than the present to explore the region. Spanning two counties, tons of towns, and dozens Read more…
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Spring into Marble Falls Mayfest
Spring in the Highland Lakes means Mayfest in Marble Falls, and this year there are four days of fun, food, rides, music, and more in store for the annual celebration. Mayfest actually starts in April, running Thursday, April 30 through Read more…
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It’s about blooming time! A wildflower chronology
Wildflower season in the Highland Lakes announces itself each spring with a perky lupine known as the bluebonnet. And by spring, we mean February! The Texas State Flower often shows off its blue and white florets before the last frost Read more…
Read moreApril 29, 2026
2026 Bertram Art, Herb, and Wine Festival
Bertram’s annual Art, Herb, and Wine Festival is planned for Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. The weekend promises two full days of family fun, unique vendors, good food, and live music in the Highland Lakes area. The festivities Read more…
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Rock climbing in the Highland Lakes
Rock-climbing experts offer lessons and outdoor adventure for all skill levels Rock climbing once only drew wild adventurers to even wilder places where they could pit themselves against the mountains, boulders, and cliff faces of the world. Today, the sport Read more…
Read moreApril 22, 2026
36th annual Llano Crawfish Open: one shell of a good time
Enjoy a little Cajun culture in the Texas Hill Country during the Llano Crawfish Open in April at Robinson City Park. Mudbugs and music are the main attractions at the festival. The 2026 festival is April 17-18. Also on the Read more…
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