The annual rhythm

What's happening in the valley

The anchor events that shape the Hill Country year. Always confirm dates with the official links — small-town calendars move.

Jun–Aug

Peak river season

Swimming at Louise Hays Park, the Ingram Dam slide, tubing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Check live conditions first — always.

Area-wide
SummerSat

Crider's Rodeo & Dance Hall

Outdoor rodeo followed by dancing under the stars on the banks of the Guadalupe near Hunt — a Saturday-night tradition since 1925.

Hunt
SepTBA

Kerrville Triathlon Festival

One of Texas's favorite late-season triathlons — swim, bike, and run along the river. Confirm dates on the event site.

Kerrville
FallTBA

Texas Arts & Crafts Fair

A Kerrville institution — juried Texas makers, food, and music. Dates via Kerrville Crafted.

Kerrville
Nov–Jan

White-tailed deer season

General season across Kerr & Gillespie counties — Mountain Home, Hunt, and Harper fill with hunters. Seasons & regs at TPWD.

West Kerr · Harper
Jan–FebTBA

Kerrville Renaissance Festival

Knights, turkey legs, and winter whimsy — the valley's cure for the post-holiday quiet.

Kerrville
Mar–May

Wildflower & bluebonnet season

Mid-March through early May, peaking in April — the drives, the timing, and the local etiquette in our wildflower guide.

Area-wide
May–Jun18d

Kerrville Folk Festival

The nation's longest-running songwriter festival — 18 days at Quiet Valley Ranch with its own beloved camping subculture. Next edition: late May 2027.

Kerrville
Jul4

Kerrville's 4th on the River

Free music and fireworks over Louise Hays Park — the valley's biggest single-day gathering.

Kerrville
Yearrnd

Comfort markets & historic downtown weekends

Antique strolls, seasonal markets, and wine events along High Street — see Visit Comfort.

Comfort
Summereves

Point Theatre summer season

Outdoor theater on the riverbank at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram — bring a picnic.

Ingram

We curate this list monthly and link every event to its official source. See something missing? Tell us — locals keep this calendar honest.

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