We are ready for a festive Fourth of July in 2025

Kerr County residents and visitors have no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day this week, with a packed schedule of events ranging from patriotic parades to professional rodeos and free concerts.

The centerpiece of the holiday celebration is Kerrville’s Fourth on the River, a free concert at Louise Hays Park that begins at 2 p.m. Friday. The festival features performances by Los Juanos, Jamie Lin Wilson and Robert Earl Keen, with headliner William Beckmann taking the stage before fireworks light up the sky at 9:45 p.m.

“It’s become one of our signature community events,” said organizers with Arcadia Live, which produces the annual celebration.

The holiday kicks off earlier Friday morning with the Bluebell Hills Bike Parade at Trinity Baptist Church. Families are invited to arrive at 8 a.m. to decorate their bicycles before the 9 a.m. parade begins on the Galbraith side of the church.

Saturday brings two rodeo options for Western entertainment enthusiasts. The Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo takes place at 8 p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, while Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall offers its traditional summer programming along the Guadalupe River. The latter venue, operating since 1925, opens its cafe at 6:30 p.m., followed by rodeo action at 8 p.m. and dancing with the John Christopher Way Band at 9 p.m.

Beyond the holiday festivities, the week showcases the region’s diverse cultural offerings. Wine enthusiasts can attend Wild West Wine Wednesday at the Museum of Western Art, featuring tastings from Alexander Vineyards and a presentation about the museum’s current exhibitions.

The area’s thriving farmers market scene continues with two Saturday options: the Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market at 301 Junction Highway and the Heart of the Hills Farmers Market in the 741 Water St. parking lot, both running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Live music venues across the county are booking performances throughout the week. The Arcadia Live hosts The Droptines on Saturday night, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and opener Landon Lloyd Miller taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Other venues featuring live performances include Howdy’s Bar & Chill, The Hunt Store, Singing Water Vineyards and Turtle Creek Vineyard.

Art enthusiasts can participate in hands-on activities, including a coaster set workshop at The Color of Clay from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, while community groups maintain their regular programming with quilting clubs, technology assistance for seniors and grief support meetings.

The week’s events reflect the Texas Hill Country’s blend of traditional Western culture, outdoor recreation and artistic expression that draws both longtime residents and newcomers to the region.

For complete event details, including parking information for Fourth on the River and ticket prices for ticketed events, residents can visit individual venue websites or contact organizers directly.

Monday, June 30, 2025

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.

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Meetups

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

Library events

Storytime — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: A storytime program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime.

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

Great Decisions Discussion Group — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss the documentary “The River and the Wall” this month.

Celebrate Series: 4th of July — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Activities, crafts, and games. 

Outreach groups

Becoming a Mother: Childbirth Class — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Grief Support Group — Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building, 5:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Foodie event

TACO Tuesday — Central Provisions, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information: kerrcountydemocrats.org The details: With Whiskey & Brisket food truck on site. 

Science and nature

Nature Nights: Did You Hear That? — Riverside Nature Center, 6 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Families are invited to join the center on Tuesday evenings during the summer for Nature Nights. 

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 6:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Science and nature

Wildflower Bunch — Riverside Nature Center, 9 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Join the group and learn about native wildflowers. For more info and to register, click here.

Community gatherings

Quilting Club — Dietert Center, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: dietertcenter.org The details: Seasoned and new quilters are welcome to share their talents while helping complete quilts for others as a group. This group meets year round.

Backyard Cornhole Games — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: dietertcenter.org The details: Come play cornhole on the back porch or in the back yard. Bring a friend or make a new one!

Arts & crafts

Wednesdays with Woodrow: Ice Cream — The Ridge Marketplace, 10:15 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com The details: Make your own ice cream and 4th of July crafts.

Library events

Lego Club: Session 1 — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: For kids and teens; limited to first 45 participants.  

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

Lego Club: Session 2 — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 1 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: For kids and teens; limited to first 45 participants.

Family Game Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 2:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Outreach groups

Parkinson’s Support Group — Peterson Hospice & Home Care Building, 4 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Art and wine

Wild West Wine Wednesday — Museum of Western Art, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Information: museumofwesternart.com The details: Enjoy tastings from Alexander Vineyards and a short presentation on what’s going on at MoWA. Free event.

Games

Game Night: Loteria! — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Live music

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

Dallas Moore — The Hunt Store, 6 p.m. Information: thehuntstore.com

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Science and nature

Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Explore the wonders of nature through story time with your preschooler.

Library events

Historical Fiction Book Club — Kerr Regional History Center, 12 p.m. to Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Becoming Madam Secretary” by Stephanie Dray.

Outreach groups

Technology for Seniors — Dietert Center, 2 p.m. Information: dietertcenter.org The details: The first Thursday of each month, a volunteer is available to help with questions about phones, tablets, or laptops. It’s free, and no appointment is required. Just bring your device.

Games

Bingo with Charlie Hueber — Truffles & Vines, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Live music

The Q-Tips — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Cactus Country — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 8 p.m. Information: howdysbar.com

Friday, July 4, 2025

Fourth of July events

Bluebell Hills Bike Parade — Trinity Baptist Church, 9 a.m. Information: katy.kappel@yahoo.com The details: Meet on the Galbraith side of the church. Park in the grassy lot. Arrive at 8 a.m. for decorating, parade starts at 9 a.m. All ages are welcome.

Kerrville’s Fourth on the River — Louise Hays Park, 2 p.m. Information: arcadialive.org/kfor The details: Free concert! Festival opens at 2pm, music starts at 3pm, featuring Los Juanos, Jamie Lin Wilson, Robert Earl Keen, and headliner William Beckmann. Fireworks at 9:45pm. For more info, click here. For festival and park rules, visit the city’s facebook page here. For info on parking and road closures, click here. 

Live music

James Hearne — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Lakley Anne — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 5 p.m. Information: howdysbar.com

$2 Pistol — The Hunt Store, 6 p.m. Information: thehuntstore.com

The Limestoners — Truffles & Vines, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Julia Hatfield — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 8 p.m. Information: howdysbar.com

The rodeo

Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Saturday, July 5, 2025 

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.

Markets 

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

Library events

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

Arts & crafts

Coaster Set Workshop — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Information: thecolorofclay.com

Social Gathering — The Rogue Skein, 4 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Fun on the farm

5th of July Celebration & Pig Roast — Sovereignty Ranch, 6 p.m. Information: sovereigntyranch.com The details: Doors open 6pm, Craig Bowen music at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased here.

Live music

Spadefoot Miles Adams — Bending Branch Winery, 2 p.m. Information: bendingbranchwinery.com

Kay O’Neill — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Just Us Duo — The Hunt Store, 6 p.m. Information: thehuntstore.com

Ryan Lawless — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Callen Bohnert — Central Provisions, 7 p.m. Information: centralprovisions.com

The Droptines — The Arcadia Live, 7:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Doors open 7pm, Landon Lloyd Miller opens 7:30pm, The Droptines 8:30pm. To purchase tickets, click here.

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

Danny Feller — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 8 p.m. Information: howdysbar.com

The rodeo

Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo — Hill Country Youth Event Center, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Crider’s Rodeo and Dance — Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Information: cridersrandd.com The details: Since 1925, Crider’s Rodeo & Dancehall has been an entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. Cafe opens at 6:30pm, rodeo starts at 8pm, John Christopher Way Band and dance starts at 9pm. Click here for ticket and table information. 

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Games

Bingo — American Legion Post 208, 1:30 p.m. Information: americanlegionpost208.com The details: Sales start at 12:30 p.m. Smoking and non-smoking rooms. The Dauber Cafe is open during games, no outside food or drinks.

Live music

Bill Goodge — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Fidel Campbell — Tailchasers Dog Park + Pub, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Kevin McCormick — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. Information: facebook.com