Independence Day Happenings - July 3 - 5

Burnet and the Hill Country area have lots of celebrations and events planned for the long 4th of July weekend. Come have a blast at the local communities' celebrations, and then relax and unwind the rest of your weekend on the porch of The Verandas Guest House.

Most of these events came from the chamber websites of the communities.  You may want to call ahead to verify times / dates / prices, etc.  

Thursday, July 3 

Kids Independence Day Brigade: Herman Brown Free Library 

10 am, crafts and parade around The Square

Aqua Boom Street Dance, Kingsland
8 pm - 11 pm, featuring The Band 24K
Free admission 

Friday, July 4 

Independence Day Bike Parade, Inks Lake State Park 

9 am bike decorating, 10 am parade 

Park entrance fees apply

Rockin' River Fest, Llano TX
9 pm - 10 pm Fireworks in Badu Park

Community Fireworks, Marble Falls TX
5-6 pm Music by The Flashbacks
6 - 7 pm Concert by Hill Country Community Band (inside Pavilion)
7:30 - 9 pm Music by The Wonderfuls
DARK - Fireworks Show

AquaBoom Activities, Kingsland TX
9 am Kids Parade, 10 am Land Parade, 6pm Boat Parade
4 pm Wacky Raft Race, 5 pm Rubber Duck Race
7 pm Malibu Boats Ski Show
7:30 - 9:00 pm Brooks Crossing Band
DARK - Aqua Boom Fireworks show

Saturday July 5 

Burnet Farmers Market  

9 am - 1 pm, Burnet Square

Live Music - Rick Bussey, Texas Tea-Licious
6 pm - 8 pm 

Burgers and Blues: Fall Creek Vineyard, Tow TX 

12 - 2  Lunch from the grill / 2 - 5 games,  music 

$15 (Wine tasting extra) 

Independence Day Celebration: Canyon of the Eagles, RR 2341 

5 - 10  BBQ meal and celebration 

$18.95 adults, reservations recommended

Mud Races at Toyland, Llano TX
7 pm
$10

Aqua Boom Activities, Kingsland TX
8:30 a.m. (shotgun start) Golf Tournament -  Lighthouse Country Club
10 am Horseshoe / Washer Tournament
10 am - 3 pm Poker Run on the River
8 pm  Street Dance featuring River Rat Revue Band