The Most Exciting Small-Town Festival in Texas!

A Festival With Something For Everyone

Always taking place the second weekend in April, the Bluebonnet Festival draws 35,000 people annually to Burnet, Texas. Each year, activities are added to keep the festival exciting for first-time visitors as well as repeat festival fans. Once you have attended your first Bluebonnet Festival, you’ll be hooked. So make plans to come on out. Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome to join the fun.

Entertainment For The Whole Family - All In Walking Distance.

The weekend is full of activities sure to please all ages. There’s something for everyone such as live music, a carnival, food, races of all kinds, and lots and lots of shopping. You’re sure to find an activity or two everyone can enjoy.

Schedule:

April 11, 2024

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Family Night/ Mighty Thomas Carnival
Corner of Boundary and League

April 12, 2024

6:00 am - 1:00 pm: Kiwanis All You Can Eat Pancakes
Masonic Lodge, 311 S. Main

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Show
Herman Brown Free Library - Corner of Washington and Main Street

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Arts and Crafts Vendors
Burnet's Historic Square and Jackson Street

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Food Court
East Jackson Street

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: XLR8 and Co. Biergarten
Jackson Street

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival
Corner of Boundary and League

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Luedecke Photography Pet Parade Sign-Up
In Front of Herman Brown Free Library

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Bluebonnet Festival Opening Ceremonies
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Highland Lakes CAF Fly Over

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm: Luedecke Photography Pet Parade
Around Burnet's Historic Square (Registration by Main Stage)

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Live Music – All Hat No Cadillac
Jackson Street Stage

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Live Music – Kick-off Street Dance with Dysfunkshun Junkshun
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

April 13, 2024

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Kids K
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

8:15 am - 9:30 am: YMCA of the Highland Lakes 5K, 10K, Senior 2K
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

9:00 am - 3:00 pm: 42 Tournament (Dominos)
Rodeo Grounds - Houston Clinton Meeting Room

9:00 am - 6:00 pm: Arts and Crafts Vendors
Burnet's Historic Square and Jackson Street

9:00 am - 11:00 pm: Food Court
Jackson Street

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Show
Herman Brown Free Library - Corner of Washington and Main Street

9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Lakes Area Rod and Classic Car Display
Hamilton Creek Park

10:00 am - 10:30 am: Children's Activities – Fun Run – Games – Sponsored by Katrina's Cocoon Crew
North Side of Burnet's Historic Square

10:00 am - 8:00 pm: XLR8 and Co. Biergarten
Jackson Street

10:30 am - 11:00 am: Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center – Children's Bluebonnet Bicycle Decorating Contest
North Side of Burnet's Historic Square

11:00 am - 11:00 pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival
Corner of Boundary and League

11:00 am - 11:30 am: Hill Country Flyer Arrives
Train Depot

11:00 am - 11:30 am: Studio 29 Dance Center Performance
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Bluebonnet Festival Grand Parade
Burnet's Historic Square

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Cocktail Garden
East Jackson Street

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Live Music – Ben Watson and The Hired Guns
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Live Music – Western Playboys
Jackson Street Stage

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: YMCA Corn Hole Tournament
Bill's Burgers

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: Burnet Gunfighter's Shoot-Out
Old West Town (by the train tracks on Jackson St.)

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Clickety Cloggers Dance Club
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

3:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Hill Country Flyer Departs
Train Depot

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Live Music – Joel Tucker Band
Main Stage in Downtown Burnet

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Burnet Gunfighter's Shoot-Out
Old West Town (by the train tracks on E. Jackson St.)

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Demolition Derby
Burnet County Fairgrounds

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Live Music – Robin Mordecal
Jackson Street Stage

8:15 pm - 9:15 pm: Live Music – Braedon Barnhill
Main Stage on the Burnet Historic Square

9:45 pm - 11:00 pm: Live Music – Kolby Cooper
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

April 14, 2024

9:00 am - 11:00 am: Contemporary Praise and Worship
Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Food Court
Jackson Street

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Arts and Crafts Vendors
Burnet's Historic Square

11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Live Music – The Four Wisemen
Main Stage on the Burnet Historic Square

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival
Corner of Boundary and League

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Live Music – Allen Ray
Jackson Street Stage

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Gary Wideman State Farm Insurance Annual Wiener Dog Race
In front of Main Stage on Burnet's Historic Square

Date: April 11-14, 2024

Location: Various Venue in Burnet, TX

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