APRIL EVENTS IN BURNET COUNTY
The 39th annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet promises plenty of blooming fun with a parade, carnival, live entertainment, and lots of yummy food. Also, watch a butterfly release, follow artistic painters around town, or attend a wine festival.
April 7-10
39th annual Bluebonnet Festival
Downtown Burnet
A carnival kicks off the weekend activities on April 7 while the main festival is April 8-10 with a parade, live music, dancers, a classic car show, and competitions that are sure to entertain. Awesome food and craft vendors will engage every appetite. Go to bluebonnetfestival.org for more information.
1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Butterfly Release
Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park & Resort
16942 RR 2341, Burnet
Experience a synchronized release of painted lady butterflies in honor of your loved ones or your hopes and dreams. Reserve at pr@canyonoftheeagles.com or purchase at the door. Find out more at canyonoftheeagles.com.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 23
Spring Sip and Shop
Lakeside Pavilion
305 Buena Vista Drive, Marble Falls
Watch a fashion show, enjoy lunch, taste some wine, and shop ’til you drop from the boutique vendors for specialty products and sales. Benefits Meals on Wheels.
7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays, April 22 and 29, and Saturdays, April 23 and 30
2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 24
‘Birthday Club’
Hill Country Community Theatre
4003 FM 2147 West, Cottonwood Shores
The exclusivity of the Birthday Club can refuse a new member or eliminate a current one in this entertaining comedy. Five women figure it out as they share life and birthdays. Visit thehcct.org for additional information.
Sunday-Saturday, April 24-30
Paint the Town Plein Air Competition
Marble Falls
Various times and locations
Keep your eyes open for artists from across the country working in various mediums to interpret the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Find out the details at hlcarts.com.
Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30
Paint the Town and Sculpture on Main Fest
Gallery open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day at the pavilion at Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista in Marble Falls. Family activities and more. See hlcarts.com for details.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 30
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 1
Bertram Art, Herb and Wine Festival
Downtown Bertram
East Vaughan and Grange Streets
Pursue wine, herbs and art while listening to live music and eating delicious food truck food at the free, family fun festival. Go to bertramchamber.com for more information.
Keep up with all of the events and activities in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County at highlandlakesofburnetcounty.com.
