Marble Falls Lakefest Boat Races, Kyle Park Concert, and Hill Country Grape Stomps (August 8 -9)

There are so many reasons to stay and play in Burnet, Texas the weekend of August 8, 9, and 10!   The Verandas Guest  House (www.verandasburnet.com) lis located right in the middle of it all!



On Saturday, August 9, enjoy some live music from the Burnet Summer Concert Series in Haley Nelson Park off of Hwy 29 (http://www.cityofburnet.com/documents/Poster.pdf)
This concert features Kyle Park (www.kylepark.com) and the admission is $10. 
The flyer from the city suggests bringing lawn chairs for this outdoor concert, and coolers are welcome! 

A short 20 minute drive down the road, Marble Falls is hosting their annual Lakefest Boat Races (Friday - Show and Shine, Saturday - races and Deacon Willie concert in Johnson Park, and Sunday - races/finals)
 Tickets are $25 for race days and $45 for a three-day pass.  Available online  (http://www.marblefallslakefest.com) , at the gate, or call the Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce (www.marblefalls.org)

And... it's grape harvest season!  That means that the Burnet area vineyards and wineries - we like to call them the "Wines Off 29" - will be hosting stomps and special events this month.  We will blog more about the grape stomps in the next post.  Here are the websites for the four wineries that are near The Verandas Guest House:
Fall Creek Vineyards, Tow (www.fcv.com)
Perissos Vineyard, off Park Road 4 (www.perissos.com)
Pilot Knob VIneyard, outside Bertram (www.pilotknobvineyard.com)
Texas Legato Winery, just south of Lampasas (http://www.texaslegatowinery.net/)

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Weekend To Do List: Relax (July 24-27)

There is a lot going on around Burnet at the end of July -- golf, live theater, live music, farmers' market, paranormal cave tours, sunset cruises on the lake, and wine trails.  Here are some more details to plan your fun -- and then you can relax in one of the comfy suites at The Verandas Guest House at the end of each busy day! 

Delaware Springs Golf Course
July 25-26
Bring Your Best 3 Person Scramble 1:30 shotgun start both days  
(512) 756-8471  
http://www.delawaresprings.com/event-calendar/BringYourBest.html 

Hill Country Community Theater, Cottonwood Shores
Hello,  Dolly!
July 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm July 27 at 2:15
adults $20 (830) 798-8944
http://www.thehcct.org

Uptown Theater Marble Falls 
Guy ForsythJuly 26   Doors 6:00 pm Showtime 8:00 pm
$13.75 / $18.70 
(830) 693-2622  
http://www.theuptownonmain.com/calendar.html

Burnet Farmers Market
Local farmers and vendors on the square in Burnet 
July 26 9 am - 1 pm 

Burnet Gunfighters Show 
July 26 Show times are at approximately 1:30 PM 
Wild west gunfight re-enactment
Across from the train tracks off of League Street
burnetgunfighters.org

The Hill Country Flyer
July 26 Departs 10:00 AM, Returns 4:00 PM.
$36 - $500 
(512) 477-8468  
http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/ 

Longhorn Caverns State Park 
July 26 7:30 and 10 pm 
Paranormal Cave Tours  ($25)
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/longhorn-cavern 

Inks Lake State Park 

Night Sky Party Stargazing Through Aug 31  8:30 to 11 pm (361) 438-8733 $4 ($3 for TSPP holders, children ages 6 and under are free) + park entrance fees
 http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/inks-lake 

Inks Lake Sunset Electric Boat TourJuly 25 7:45 - 8:45
Preregistration required, $12 adults, $10 TSPP Holders, $10 seniors / children.
+ Park entrance fees 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/inks-lake

Burnet Area Wineries and Vineyards We like to call this little pocket of wineries and vineyards "Wines Off 29" 
Perissos Vineyard, Burnet http://perissosvineyards.com/
Pilot Knob Vineyard, Bertram http://www.pilotknobvineyard.com/
Fall Creek Vineyard, Tow http://www.pilotknobvineyard.com/
Texas Legato Winery, Lampasas http://www.texaslegato.com/ 

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

Congratulations, Hill Country Graduates!

Burnet High School's Class of 2014 will graduate this weekend, and Marble Falls High School will hold commencement for its graduates next weekend.  We are happy to be hosting celebrations for families of graduates from each of these local communities.  What a great way to begin our first full summer season!