Doyle Blues Fest anchors a busy Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend

When the Doyle Community Center pavilion fills with music Saturday afternoon, it will do what this corner of Kerrville has always done well — gather. The 5th Annual Blues Fest runs from 4 to 8 p.m., a free afternoon of food, vendors, a silent auction and a lineup of music, set in the neighborhood that has long been a center of Black life in Kerrville. It lands squarely in Juneteenth weekend, and that timing gives the gathering a little extra weight.

Juneteenth — June 19 — marks the day in 1865 when word of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Texas. This year the date falls on Friday, and the celebrations stretch across the weekend. The Heart of the Hills Heritage Center opens its own Juneteenth celebration Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., with live music from Ghosts of the Pleasure Garden, free admission to the exhibits, and wine and barbecue. Those wanting a bit of history first can tune in Thursday at 6 p.m. for “Juneteenth – A Texas Freedom Story,” a free online webinar from the Texas Historical Commission’s friends group.

Women of Distinction at Tucker Hall

Friday also brings an evening we’ve been building toward for months. The Kerr County Lead will host its inaugural Women of Distinction event at Tucker Hall at 6 p.m., honoring 25 women and three community groups whose work runs across law enforcement, nonprofit leadership, public service, business, education and flood recovery. The honorees were chosen from more than 70 nominees. It is, in full disclosure, our own event — and one we hope you’ll join us for. Tickets and details are at kerrcountylead.com.

A Father’s Day full of small gifts

Sunday rounds out the long weekend with a string of Father’s Day offerings, several of them free. Kerrville-Schreiner Park is waiving its entry fee for the day, and Scott Schreiner Golf Course is handing out a free driving-range token. Gravity Check Saloon puts out a taco buffet at noon, while the Cafe at the Ridge hosts a dog-friendly Bark & Brunch at 9 a.m. and Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree serves up a Junior Pruneda Jam Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with live music to match. Justin Upshaw, Bob Stewart, Chris Lirette and Susan Herndon carry the day’s tunes, and Central Provisions closes the weekend with its monthly neighborhood potluck at 6 p.m. — bring a dish.

Service, civics and the flood still close by

The week’s quieter offerings carry some of its heaviest meaning. On Wednesday, a local veterans group will host a free PTSD workshop at the City of Kerrville Public Safety Facility at 4 p.m., aimed at the first responders, public safety workers, emergency management staff and volunteers who served during and after the July 4 flood. Seating is limited, and a spot can be reserved by emailing wendling.j@gmail.com.

Wednesday evening also turns civic, with a town hall on the Elm Creek Pipeline Project at The Arcadia Live at 6 p.m. — worth a look for anyone tracking where the area’s water and infrastructure debates are headed.

Veterans have several other touchpoints this week: free Veterans Yoga at the Elks Lodge on Monday, the Veterans Food Bank at the Hill Country Veterans Center on Wednesday afternoon, and “On the Play for Veterans,” a full day of tabletop games at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Saturday, presented by Kerr County Veterans Services and friends.

For families and the young

The Butt-Holdsworth library keeps up its summer pace all week, from Cuentos Story Time and a Finding Nemo scavenger hunt Tuesday to a Friends of the Library book sale, Lego clubs and a “Lessons in Chemistry” Science Mill session midweek. The Ridge Marketplace runs its own kid-friendly slate — Toddler Time on Tuesday, basketweaving with Woodrow on Wednesday, and a “Squeeze the Day” lemonade-stand competition Saturday morning. Two outdoor movie nights bookend the week: Paddington screens Wednesday at The Arcadia Live, and Finding Nemo plays under the stars at Carver Park on Saturday.

Makers, markets and the arts

Saturday is the week’s busiest by far. The morning opens with the Kerrville Walking Group, the Medal Madness races at Louise Hays Park, a guided bird walk and two farmers markets — Hill Country Heritage on Junction Highway and Heart of the Hills on Water Street, both 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The makers are out in force, too: life drawing at the Hill Country Atelier, weaving and knitting classes at The Rogue Skein, and a tray workshop at The Color of Clay.

Classical music lovers have a destination all weekend in Fredericksburg, where the Texas Cellos Music Festival stacks its calendar — from Clive Greensmith on Thursday to “Bach & Bordeaux” at Becker Vineyards and “Voices of Catalonia” on Saturday. Closer to home, novelist Sarah Bird reads at Bending Branch Winery on Friday at 6 p.m., a free evening with boxed meals available from High’s Cafe.

Where the music plays

If the week has a through-line, it’s live music — and there’s far too much to catch it all. Friday alone offers Jerialice at Pint & Plow, the Travis Pierce Band at The Arcadia, and a dozen rooms running karaoke and open mics. Saturday turns the dial up: Forever Simon & Garfunkel at the Cailloux Theater, Austin Meade at The Arcadia with Keaton Adams opening, the Blues Fest in Doyle, and a full slate at the wineries and saloons. Crider’s Rodeo and Dance lights up its dancehall out on the river starting at 8 p.m., with Lane Bricker on the bill.

And for those who’d rather give than gather, the Divide VFD holds its annual steak dinner fundraiser Friday at 5 p.m. — a long-running tradition, and a good reason to make the drive.

It’s a week with something for nearly everyone — a freedom story, an evening of honors, a Father’s Day breakfast, and a whole lot of music in between. The full calendar follows below.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Outreach groups

Mustard Seed Food Pantry — The Light on the Hill, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Information: lightonthehillkerrville.org

Wellness

Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 3 p.m. Information: ricksyogatherapy.com The details: Join Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project every Monday for a session. The class is free for veterans.

Winery events

Monday Mingle — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: With music by Matthew James Butler.

Chinese Dinner — Silver Creek Winery, Center Point, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Limited seating. RSVP to reserve your spot by texting 806-445-6098.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

For the kids

Toddler Time: Farmers Market — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Library events

Cuentos Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Calm + Color — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Scavenger Hunt: Finding Nemo — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Community clubs & meetings

Kerrville Toastmasters — Security State Bank & Trust, 12 p.m. The details: Contact Kevin F. Clark at (512) 771-5845 for more information and online meeting link.

Webinar: Native Landscaping for the Hill Country — Online, 12 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: The Hill Country Alliance is hosting a free webinar. For more info and to register, click here.

Third Tuesday Talks — Hill Country Atelier, 4:30 p.m. Information: hillcountryatelier.org The details: A free public talk series. The theme this month is “Myth Busting: How Appraisals Work” presented by Lee Ann Whatley. For more info, click here.

Live music

Heartbreak Outlaws — The Inn Pub, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

Games

Trivia Night — True Texas BBQ (HEB), 6:30 p.m. Information: challengeentertainment.com

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

For the kids

Wednesdays with Woodrow: Peru – Basketweaving — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Hands on History — Heart of the Hills Heritage Center, 11:30 a.m. Information: hhheritagecenter.org The details: A weekly summer series. This week’s activity will include making torn paper landscapes inspired by the Hill Country. For more info, click here.

Library events

Science Mill: Lessons in Chemistry — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Snack & Chat with Kasey Garcia — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

NPSOT Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “The Humane Gardener” by Nancy Lawson.

Summer Movie Series: Paddington — The Arcadia Live, 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Movie Chat: Ace in the Hole— Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Games

Cornhole Games — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Loteria — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 6:30 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

Outreach groups

Veterans Food Bank — Hill Country Veterans Center, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Food items, haircuts, clothing available. Bring valid Texas ID and proof of military service. Visit Facebook or call the center at (830) 315-3100 for more details.

PTSD Workshop for First Responders — City of Kerrville Public Safety Facility, 4 p.m. Information: wendling.j@gmail.com The details: A local veterans group will host a free workshop aimed at the first responders, public safety workers, emergency management staff and volunteers who served during and after the July 4 flood. Limited seating. Email above address to reserve a spot. 

Cardiac Support Group — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Live music

Song Club — Central Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Maplewood Brothers — River’s Edge Gallery, 5:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Open Mic — Kerrville Favorite Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Wine event

Downtown Educational: Australian Wines — Turtle Creek Olives and Vines, 5:30 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: Free for members, $20 for nonmembers. For more info and tickets, click here.

Community meeting

Town Hall Meeting: Elm Creek Pipeline Project — The Arcadia Live, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

Texas Cellos Music Festival: Adaptation — St. Mary’s Church, Fredericksburg, 7 p.m. Information: texascellos.org The details: For more info and tickets, click here.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Library events

Lego & Duplo Club: Session 1 — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Mystery Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “The Lying Game” by Ruth Ware.

Lego & Duplo Club: Session 2 — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Outreach groups

Health Talks: Sarcopenia & Aging — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

For the kids

Tunes for Tots — Central Provisions, 10:30 a.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

Community meeting

Hill Country Archeological Association Meeting — Riverside Nature Center, 1 p.m. Information: hcarcheology.org The details: Dr. August G. Costa will present on the Nighthawk Bison Jump at Caprock Canyons State Park. Doors open at 12:30pm. Free and open to the public. 

Crafts

Teens/Tweens Class: Potholder Weaving — The Rogue Skein, 2 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Paint & Sip — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org

Live music

Country Nights Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Toby Lee Happy Hour — Kerrville Favorite Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Maplewood Brothers — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

History webinar

Plan a Trip Worth Talking About: Juneteenth – A Texas Freedom Story — Online Webinar, 6 p.m. Information: thcfriends.org The details: For more info and to register, click here.

Games

T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Free entry, prizes. Full bar open. Teams of up to 6 people. You can have Pint & Plow pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team when you arrive. Place your order when you RSVP.

Monthly Trivia — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Performing arts

Texas Cellos Music Festival: Clive Greensmith — St. Joseph’s Halle, Fredericksburg, 7 p.m. Information: texascellos.org The details: For more info and tickets, click here.

Friday, June 19, 2026

Games

Cornhole Games — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Outreach groups

Free Pet Food Friday — KPA Safe House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: info@kerrvillepetsalive.org 

Fundraiser

The Divide VFD Annual Steak Dinner — Divide VFD, 5 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Celebrations

Juneteenth Celebration — Heart of the Hills Heritage Center, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: A community gathering with live music by Ghosts of the Pleasure Garden, free exhibit admission, wine, and BBQ. 

Women of Distinction — Tucker Hall, 6 p.m. Information: kerrcountylead.com The details: The Kerr County Lead will honor 25 women and three groups at its inaugural Women of Distinction event, recognizing community leaders whose work spans law enforcement, nonprofit leadership, public service, business, education, and flood recovery. For info and tickets, click here.

Live music

Dave Kemp — Cafe at the Ridge, 5:30 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Jerialice — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

Ruben & Friends — Truffles & Vines, 7 p.m. Information: trufflesandvines.com

Karaoke — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

On Deck Happy Hour: Travis Pierce Band — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Carlos & Dan and The Silver Bullets — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Open Mic — Central Provisions, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Karaoke — The Inn Pub, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

The Q-Tips — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 8 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com 

Winery events

Quarterly Reading: Sarah Bird — Bending Branch Winery, 6 p.m. Information: bendingbranchwinery.com The details: A free event hosting Texas author Sarah Bird. To order a boxed meal from High’s Cafe to have at the event, click here. 

An Evening with Birds: Purple Martin Bird Watch — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 7:30 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: The evening will feature guest speaker Kevin Pillow from Wild Birds Unlimited, who will share insights into these remarkable birds and their migration habits, followed by a special viewing of the conservation documentary Purple Haze. This is a free event, but RSVP is required, click here to reserve your spot.

Performing arts

Texas Cellos Music Festival: Young Artists — St. Joseph’s Halle, Fredericksburg, 7 p.m. Information: texascellos.org The details: For more info and tickets, click here.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Outdoor activities

Kerrville Walking Group — 7:30 a.m. Information: www.kerrville.xyz The details: Join the KWG on Saturday mornings for nature walks. Most routes are 2-4 miles. Visit website for exact meeting location and further details.

Medal Madness Races — Louise Hays Park, 8 a.m. Information: athleteguild.com

Bird Walk & Talk — 8 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org  The details: Space is limited, RSVP for location information.

Squeeze the Day Lemonade Stand Competition  — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Coffee + Kayak — Schumacher Crossing 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Markets and shows 

Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market — 301 Junction Hwy, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — 741 Water St Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The arts and the crafts

Life Drawing — Hill Country Atelier, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information: hillcountryatelier.org The details: Join Saturday mornings for Life Drawing with local artists. No instruction. Drop-in (no registration), $15 per session. For more info, click here.

Beginning Weaving — The Rogue Skein, 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Tray Workshop — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m.  Information: thecolorofclay.com

Beginning Knitting — The Rogue Skein, 3 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Veterans event

On the Play for Veterans — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: A day of games presented by Kerr County Veterans Services, Heart of the Cards, and M.A.D.E. Cards and Collectibles.

Library events

Family Game Day — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, all day. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Adult Yoga with Humbling Bloom — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Adult Craft: Watercolor Travel Journaling — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: To register, click here.

Performing arts

Texas Cellos Music Festival: Bach & Bordeaux — Becker Vineyards, Fredericksburg, 3 p.m., 4 p.m., & 5 p.m. Information: texascellos.org The details: For more info and tickets, click here.

Texas Cellos Music Festival: Voices of Catalonia — St. Joseph’s Halle, Fredericksburg, 7 p.m. Information: texascellos.org The details: For more info and tickets, click here.

Live music

Dave Kemp — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Alias Newman — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

5th Annual Blues Fest — Doyle Community Center Pavilion, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: doylecc.org The details: A free yearly event with food, vendors, silent auction, and great music!  

Philip Smith — Singing Water Vineyards, 5 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Modal Mojo.5 — Cafe at the Ridge, 5:30 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

The Limestoners — Truffles & Vines, 6 p.m. Information: trufflesandvines.com

Bovine Sounds — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Karaoke — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Solitary Witch — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Nite Owls — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO Hotel, 7 p.m. Information: yoranchhotel.com

Forever Simon & Garfunkel — Cailloux Theater, 7:30 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com

Austin Meade — The Arcadia Live, 8 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: With Keaton Adams opening at 7 p.m. 

Jake Botello Band — The Inn Pub, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

Father and Son Squared — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 8 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com 

The rodeo

Crider’s Rodeo and Dance — Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Information: cridersrandd.com The details: Cafe opens at 6:30pm, rodeo starts at 8pm, Lane Bricker and dance starts at 9pm. Click here for ticket and table information. 

Movie night

Movies in the Park: Finding Nemo — Carver Park, at dusk. Information: facebook.com

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Father’s Day events

Free Park Entry — Kerrville Schreiner Park, all day. Information: facebook.com

Free Driving Range Token — Scott Schreiner Golf Course, all day. Information: facebook.com

Taco Buffet — Gravity Check Saloon, 12 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Brunch events

Bark & Brunch — Cafe at the Ridge, 9 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Junior Pruneda Jam Brunch — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com

Live music

Justin Upshaw — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Bob Stewart — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Chris Lirette — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Maplewood Brothers  — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 3 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

Susan Herndon — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com 

Gatherings

Monthly Potluck — Central Provisions, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Bring a favorite dish to share and meet some neighborhood folks.