They say that nothing in life is guaranteed, and most days, they’re probably right. But there is one guarantee that you can take to the bank – that every year, just as the bluebonnets begin to show their blooms and the hillside grasses turn into a magnificent sea of green, Llano will be getting ready to put on the biggest of the big events in the Hill Country. Twenty-four short years ago, a group of friends wanting to have a party and do some good, started the Llano Crawfish Open, combinin ... Read More

The Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-off will take place on the banks of the beautiful Llano River in Badu Park, Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 21. Anyone wanting to explore the wonders of a historic downtown and county courthouse are welcome for the festivities of the Llano Heritage Days Festival on the square. Read More

Llano will celebrate Memorial Day with the 2nd Annual Bluebell/Bluegrass Classic Car Show and Festival May 25 through May 28 around the downtown Historic District. Highlights of the festival will be the Taste of Llano at the American Legion Hall on Friday evening sponsored by the Llano Chamber of Commerce and Family Night at the Thrills of America carnival which will be set up in Grenwelge Park downtown. Free Blue Bell Ice Cream will be given away Saturday (while supply lasts) while nationally ... Read More

Twenty-three short years ago, a group of friends – hunters from Beaumont and local Llanoites – decided to have a golf tournament with a crawfish boil and barbecue afterward. They all agreed that money raised from the event would be donated to a Llano man in need of a motorized wheelchair; and thus the Llano Crawfish Open was born. Read More

The lights will soon be shining bright and the music filling the air as the Llano Christmas Lighting Committee is underway with what promises to be the biggest and best lighted Christmas Park yet. Just below the bridge, on the banks of the Llano River, at Badu park will be the location for the 10th annual Starry Starry Nights. Read More

Llano is frequently referred to as the Deer Capital of Texas. With the fall temperature change, Llano experiences an influx of hunters from all over the United States. To show appreciation for them traveling through Llano, stopping, shopping, and stocking up on deer corn and supplies, the Llano Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Hunter’s Appreciation event on the Friday before deer hunting season officially opens. This November 5th, as our hunters are passing through Llano, the chamber wil ... Read More

Llano Chuck Wagon Cook-off – Oct. 15-17 Visiting Llano during the weekend of October 15-17, visitors will step back into the Old West during the 6th annual Llano Chuck Wagon Cook-off. Twenty authentic chuck wagons will be circling the camp, complete with living history campsites. Harold Castleman and the Highway 16 Band, featuring Jenny Taylor, will be providing the music as the cooks prepare quite an authentic Old West feast. Read More

Llano is a great little town to visit, especially if you are from a big city or from another state. Modern conveniences may cause some to question the town’s slogan (“The way Texas used to be”), but it definitely contains elements of truth. Not only were most of the unique buildings constructed during the “Wild West” era, but the traditions and character of its people reflect that mostly-bygone era. Read More

Picture this: you’re driving through Llano on a quiet afternoon, the Hill Country sun blazes overhead and the town’s historic charm and colorful architecture ramble happily around you. But what’s that? A deer? Deer sightings in Llano are common, you think. But midday? In full sun? An eight- point buck stands proudly in the bank’s parking lot and looks as if it’s been skinny- dipping in a can of crazy paint. Read More

Railyard Antiques consists of two charming old buildings in the historic Railyard District of Llano. The store is a treasure hunter and collector’s paradise, but prices are reasonable enough that dealers from around the state shop there. The beautifully arranged store is brimming with incredible antiques, an historic knife collection, farm house furniture, shabby chic collectibles and dishes as well as art of all kinds. Read More