Llano, Texas

Llano River

This river is one of the few popular fly fishing destinations in the state of Texas, and contains Guadalupe bass, the state fish of Texas. The Llano also contains largemouth bass, alligator gar, and various sunfish. The river is also associated with the legend of the Los Almagres Mine.

Llano Earth Festival

Come join Llano Earth Festival in March for Texas’ most unique event- featuring art, music, food, crafts, and lots of rocks. Held on the banks of the Llano River- one block from Llano’s historic downtown- the Llano Earth Art Fest (LEAF) is an interactive experience for young and old alike.

Llano Fiddle Festival

For twenty years, Llano traditionally held a popular fiddle contest – an established event which was held in early April and brought many talented fiddlers and music fans to Llano from all over Texas, and beyond. A local group of Texas fiddle enthusiasts reintroduced the event in 2011, and it was hugely successful!

Llano River Chuck Wagon Cookoff

Starting in 2005, and each year since, a group of chuck wagon enthusiasts get together on the banks of the Llano River in Llano, Texas and go back in time to an era when the west was settled.These enthusiasts use traditional cooking methods from that era, wear traditional dress and experience traditional neighborly fun as they compete for prizes in a number of categories.

The Llano County Historical Museum

The Llano County Historical Museum is located on the banks of the Llano River, just north of the Roy B. Inks Bridge.
The Historical Museum was originally Bruhl’s Drugstore, founded in 1900 by Louis H. Bruhl. It was given to the Historical Society in 1965 by the A.H. Bruhl family. During renovations, the facade was altered, but the interior, including the marble soda fountain and leather fountain stools, remains intact. An annex to the building was originally an early day grocery store.

The Llano Crawfish Open

The Llano Crawfish Open began in 1989 as the brainstorm of a group of Beaumont hunters and local Llanoites. Over the years, a friendship began between the two groups and from this friendship the Llano Crawfish Open was born. Every April, the Llano Crawfish Open is the Texas Hill Country event you don’t want to miss. There’s great food, live music, a golf tournament and much more.

The Llano Rodeo Parade

First Full Weekend of June Annually Friday , 4:00 PM – The Llano Rodeo Parade never disappoints and we expect this year to be better than ever! Cars, trucks, bikes, children and horses galore! Entries are always a great surprise at Llano’s largest annual parade… Join the town of Llano as we crowd the streets around the Courthouse Square for this popular event to kick off the Llano Open Pro Rodeo. Friday and Saturday – Llano Rodeo. Now held at the John L Kuykendall Arena each year… Don’t miss this exciting time to see bronc bustin’, bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and team roping!

Llano Rock N’ River Festival

It’s a 4th of July Party on the Llano River! Bring the lawn chairs, grab your sunscreen & enjoy your day on the Llano River with jet ski races, vendors, live music and children’s activities. The fun starts at 11am with food & craft vendors, face painting, fun games for kids and adults, a pet parade & kids parade! Bring everyone for a fun day in Badu Park on the Llano River. The ​Giant fireworks show starts at dark.

Live Music

• Joe’s Bar
• Trail Blazer Grille
• The Barrel House
• Fuel Coffee House
• Granite-O-Bar
• Llano Craft Distillery