GOODBYE, MARBLE FALLS LAKEFEST

The Marble Falls LakeFest drag boat races will not be returning in 2018.

According to the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce, the chamber and officials with the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series were unable to agree on proposed changes to the 2018 event.

The LakeFest drag boat races were set for the 27th year before the Feb. 16 announcement. Read more on DailyTrib.com.

Don’t despair: There are still exciting, adrenaline-pumping events across the Highland Lakes:

• Rugged rodeos wrangle crowds during spring and summer
• Get your fill on mudbugs at the Llano Crawfish Open
• Attend the Bluebonnet Festival, Burnet’s biggest block party
• Celebrate creativity at the Llano Earth Art Festival
• From lawnmower races to an adult soapbox derby and obstacle courses to triathalons, races of every kind span the Highland Lakes

Looking for more? Take a peek at our events calendar for other fun things to do in the Highland Lakes.