Hill Country Happenings: April 25 – May 1, 2016

Cornyval Festival Head to historic Helotes for 4 days of food, dancing, music, rodeo, arts and crafts, and other exciting events. Entry fees vary throughout the festival (with some days free) so make sure to check the website for a schedule of events and their fees. Helotes Festival Association Fairgrounds, 12210 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Texas. cornyval.org

Thursday, April 28

Stoney LaRue @ Brass Hall Stoney LaRue performs live in Marble Falls, bringing Red Dirt Country to Texas. With hits such as “Oklahoma Breakdown” and “Broken Window Serenade”, Stoney’s show is a must for all fans of Texas Music. $15 and up. 7 p.m. Brass Hall, 909 3rd St., Marble Falls, Texas.

New Braunfels Crawfest Louisiana may be the original host of crawfish festivals, but Texas has laid its claim to the famed mud bug. A crawfish cookoff, various competitions and plenty of live music set the stage for this annual festival. Tickets and time vary. Visit website for specifics. New Braunfels, Texas. www.crawfishfestivalnewbraunfels.com

Catkins Ball The Catkins Ball is an annual fundraising event held by The Community Foundation of San Saba, Inc. Proceeds from ticket sales and the auctions assist the city and county in revitalization projects designed to make San Saba an attractive destination for historical tourism. In case you were wondering, by the way, a catkins is the flower of the Live Oak tree. Please visit the official website for times and fees. Risien Park, San Saba, Texas. www.catkinsball.com

Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1

Vintage Market Days of Austin Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Visit official website for fees and times. Vintage Market Days of Austin – Hill Country, 29401 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, Texas. vintagemarketdays.com