Discover local fun, live music, festivals, and family-friendly happenings across Erath and nearby counties!
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🌞2025 Summer Fun & Live Music in the Heart of Texas
Hico • Bluff Dale • Glen Rose • Stephenville • Granbury • Beyond
From rodeo dust and downtown strolls to riverside escapes and live music under the stars, summer in this part of Texas is all about community, country charm, and good times. Whether you’re a weekend visitor or a long-time local, here’s everything you need to make the most of the season.
🎶 Stephenville: Small-Town Soul, Big-Time Sound
Hearsay Wine Bar
🍷 Live Jazz every Wednesday night from 7–9 PM — perfect for date nights or winding down mid-week.
Concerts in the Park – Birdsong Amphitheater
🎤 Free shows, family-friendly atmosphere, and major Texas talent under the stars:
- July 19 – Max & Heather Stalling • Courtney Patton
- August 1 – John Frinzi • Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
➡️ See the full lineup
🎷 HiCo Hall: Weekly Markets & Special Shows
Every Sunday, 12–5 PM
🌻 Slow Ride Sundays Market & Music
Live bands, local vendors, shaded outdoor seating, and laid-back vibes for the whole family.
🎤 Summer Headliners
- Cameron Smith – August 3
- Christopher Seymore – August 10
🛍️ Bonus Dates:
- Sept 14 & Dec 7 – Holiday Market editions
💡 HiCo Tip: Come early for shopping downtown or grab lunch at the Midland Hotel & Chophouse before the music kicks off.
See a calendar of events for Hico, Texas here.
🤠 Hico’s Rodeo & Reunion Week
143rd Annual Old Settlers’ Reunion & Rodeo
📍 July 11–19
- 🎈 Parade: Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 PM (Downtown)
- 🐎 Rodeo Events: July 18–19 at Hico Arena
- 🎡 Carnival rides, vendor village, co-ed softball, pageants & more!
Click here for more Hico Events and details
🎵 Bluff Dale Beats at Double D BBQ & Greenwood Saloon
Live Music Lineup:
- July 18 – Jason Eady at Double D BBQ – 7 PM
- July 19 – Clayton Landua at Double D BBQ – 7 PM
- July 26
- Mike Graham at Double D BBQ – 7 PM
- Billy Smith at Greenwood Saloon – 9 PM
- August 1 – David Tribble at Greenwood Saloon
- August 22 – Tom McElvain at Double D BBQ
- August 23 – Steve Helms Band at Double D BBQ
🌄 Glen Rose & Hill Country Escapes
Oakdale Park
🛶 Your nostalgic summer getaway with:
- Cabins & RV stays
- Seasonal swimming pool
- Events like bingo, pancake breakfasts, “pickin’ circles,” and even swimming with mermaids!
🎉 Don’t miss: National Hotdog Day Pop-Up – July 16, 11:30 AM–6 PM
Rough Creek Lodge
💆♀️ Hill Country luxury at its best
Enjoy spa days, horseback riding, fishing, fine dining, and stunning views.
Big Rocks Park
🪨 Just across from Oakdale Park, this iconic Paluxy River outcropping is perfect for climbing, swimming, or soaking up scenic river views.
Click here to see other area attractions in Glen Rose, Texas, Visit Glen Rose website , Expo events, and Happenings
Other Notable Venues in Granbury and beyond…
Check out the links to these Local favorites like Warren’s Backyard, Granbury Live, and Bob’s Off Square Bar & Grill, The Loco Coyote Grill, regularly host live music, too click here.
🎨 More Summer Festivals & Family Fun
- Granbury Square Labor Day – August 23–25 (Granbury)
🎨 90+ artists, live music, food trucks & kids’ activities - De Leon Peach & Melon Festival – August 6–9
🍑 Tractor pulls, slicing contests, carnival rides, and local flavor - Hamilton County Dove Festival – August 29 – 30
🕊️ Music, vendors, and a fun kickoff to dove season - Local Gems
🌽 From Dublin and Comanche to Bluff Dale — check out splash pads, farmers markets, church bazaars, and movie nights. - Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts – October 25–26 (Granbury)
🎨 90+ artists, live music, food trucks & kids’ activities
🌻 Why Summer Here Feels Like Home
From sunset-lit rodeos to jazz under twinkle lights, swimming holes to slow Sundays, this region is rich with real Texas charm. Whether you’re ready to put down roots or simply planning your next weekend adventure, there’s something here for everyone.
Easy read schedule…
Weekly & Signature Series
| 📆 Day | 📍 Location | 🎤 Event | 🕒 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundays | HiCo Hall (Hico) | Slow Ride Sundays Market & Music | 12–5 PM |
| Wednesdays | Hearsay Wine Bar (Stephenville) | Live Jazz Nights | 7–9 PM |
Chronological Event Lineup – July & August
| 📆 Date | 📍 Location / Venue | 🎤 Event / Artist(s) | 🕒 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | James Hollingsworth | 6:30 PM |
| July 12 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | MYLA Band | 8–11 PM |
| July 13 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Jadon Rogers – Sunday Funday | TBD |
| July 15 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Taylor Ochs (Savage Showcase) | 6:30 PM |
| July 16 | Oakdale Park (Glen Rose) | National Hotdog Day Pop-Up | 11:30 AM–6 PM |
| July 16 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Yappy Hour Live Music | 6:30 PM |
| July 17 | Downtown Hico | Old Settlers’ Reunion Parade | 7:30 PM |
| July 18 | Hico Arena | Old Settlers’ Rodeo Performance | Evening |
| July 18 | Double D BBQ (Bluff Dale) | Jason Eady – Live Music | 7 PM |
| July 18 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Mike Stanley Duo | 8–11 PM |
| July 19 | Hico Arena | Old Settlers’ Rodeo Performance | Evening |
| July 19 | Stephenville – Birdsong Amphitheater | Max & Heather Stalling • Courtney Patton | Evening |
| July 19 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Multiple Live Sets | All Day |
| July 26 | Double D BBQ (Bluff Dale) | Mike Graham – Live Music | 7 PM |
| July 26 | Greenwood Saloon (Bluff Dale) | Billy Smith – Live Music | 9 PM |
| July 27 | HiCo Hall | Simon Flory & the Young Giants – Live Music | 12–5 PM |
| August 1 | Stephenville – Birdsong Amphitheater | John Frinzi • Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder | Evening |
| August 1 | Greenwood Saloon (Bluff Dale) | David Tribble – Live Music | Evening |
| August 3 | HiCo Hall | Cameron Smith – Live Music | 12–5 PM |
| August 9 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Cameron Havens | 8–11 PM |
| August 10 | HiCo Hall | Christopher Seymore – Live Music | 12–5 PM |
| August 17 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Andrea Goodman – Patio Show | 4–7 PM |
| August 22 | Double D BBQ (Bluff Dale) | Tom McElvain – Live Music | Evening |
| August 23 | Double D BBQ (Bluff Dale) | Steve Helms Band – Live Music | Evening |
| Aug 23–25 | Granbury | Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts | All Day |
| Aug 26 | Silver Saddle Saloon (Granbury) | Wallace & Goodman – Texas Red Hot Radio Live Broadcast | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Aug 7–10 | De Leon | Peach & Melon Festival | All Day |
| Aug 30 | Hamilton | Dove Festival | All Day |
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