Books & Bees Festival is back!

Plus the annual Texas Whiskey Festival and a Texas-sized Golden Retriever meet-up.

BUZZING INTO SPRING

Literary bees and whiskey flights are taking over Lake Travis this weekend and our events lineup is packed tighter than weekend traffic on 620.

The weekend headliner is the Books & Bees Festival bringing authors and honey lovers together, but don't miss the Texas Whiskey Festival where 30 distilleries compete for your attention. Add in a Texas-sized Golden Retriever meet-up (4,000+ RSVPs already!), Easter activities for the kids, and you've got the perfect spring weekend. Grab your sunglasses and get out there - your Netflix queue isn't going anywhere.

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BOOKS & BEES FESTIVAL
Bee Cave Library | April 12, 1–5 PM | FREE

The 4th annual Books and Bees Festival is back and buzzing - where reading enthusiasts and nature lovers gather for a free day of literary and environmental celebration.

Expect author talks, beekeeper demos, and family activities throughout the grounds. Mayor Kara King opens the festivities at 1pm, so bring a blanket and settle in for an afternoon that combines books and nature in the best possible way.

Bonus Buzz: Don’t miss the VIP evening with bestselling author Katherine Center (The Bodyguard, The Rom-Commers) on April 11, 7-9pm at Keystone Bank. Free admission, but registration is required as space is limited.

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ART IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | April 10-12, 11-5pm | Lakeside Pavilion Marble Falls | FREE | Info 
Don’t miss this pop-up gallery where local artists capture Hill Country views.

WHIPS & WAFFLES | April 12, 9-11:30am | Next Level Ceramic | FREE | Info 
Fancy cars and breakfast – the perfect Saturday morning combo.

AVIATION CAREER DAY | April 12, 10am-2:30pm | Lakeway Airpark | FREE | Info
Pilots and aviation pros make your Top Gun dreams come true.

via Lakeway Airpark’s Facebook

LET'Z GEAUX CRAWFISH BOIL | April 12, 12-6pm | Jester King Brewery | Info
All the Louisiana flavor without the humidity.

MEAN GIRLS | April 12, 1pm & 6pm | TexARTS | $20 | Info 
The Burn Book goes live. Lakeway style.

TALK WITH A DOC: PREPARING FOR YOUR SPECIAL DELIVERY | April 12, 1pm | Baylor Scott & White | Info
Expert pregnancy tips from MDs, plus a sneak peek of beautiful birthing suites.

8TH ANNUAL TEXAS WHISKEY FESTIVAL | April 12, 4:30-10pm | Star Hill Ranch | $89 | Info 
30 distilleries, 100+ whiskeys, dueling pianos, cigars, food trucks – a Texas-sized night for your taste buds.

via Texas Whiskey Festival website

WHEEL THROWING & HAND BUILDING PORCELAIN | April 12-13, 10am-5pm | Tumbleweed Studios | $275 | Info 
Get your hands dirty and create something you might actually display.

SPRING SIP & SHOP | April 13, 12-4pm | Spicewood Vineyards | FREE | Info
Shop local treasures where the wine flows, kids bounce it out, and the Easter Bunny works the crowd.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER MEET UP | April 13, 11am-4pm | Star Hill Ranch | $3 | Info
More wagging tails and golden fur than your heart can handle.

SPRING PET SHOT CLINIC | April 14, 5-7pm | Lake Travis High School | Info 
Keep your furry friends healthy without the usual vet bill panic.

BIG BAND BASH | April 14-May 12 | Lakeway Activity Center | FREE | Info 
Swing dancing and big band sounds.

PAINT YOUR OWN TUMBLER | April 16, 5-6pm | Bee Cave Library | FREE | Info
Create the perfect vessel for your morning coffee or evening wine.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION | April 12, 12-1:30pm | Lake Travis Library | FREE | Info
Save the planet in just 90 minutes.

via Reach for the Stars ATX

KIDS CRAFTS & FAMILY FUN EASTER DAY | April 12, 12-4pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE | Info 
Crafty moments, bunny photo ops, and adult beverages.

EASTER BUILD EVENT | April 12, 2-4pm | Bricks & Minifigs Bee Cave | $20 | Info 
Brick by brick, create an Easter masterpiece.

STRAWBERRY PICKING | Now thru mid-May | Sweet Berry Farms | $20 | Info 
Kids pick berries, ride trains, bounce around, and feed goats.

Our son picking strawberries at Sweet Berry Farms

24TH ANNUAL BIRDIES BY THE LAKE GOLF CLASSIC | April 16, 10am-6:30pm | Falconhead Golf Course | $1000 (team of 4) | Info
Tee up with friends for the premiere tournament in the area.

BUTTERFLY BRUNCH | May 2, 10:30am-2:30pm | Star Hill Ranch | $150-$1500 | Info
Leading ladies gather to fund scholarships for the next generation of female trailblazers. Tickets now on sale!

via Lake Travis Education Foundation’s Facebook

PECAN STREET FESTIVAL | May 3rd, 11am-10pm & May 4th, 11am-8pm | Hill Country Galleria | FREE | Info
After 50 years downtown, it’s finally moving to where the parking is.

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🎶 April 10th - 13th 🎶 


ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Friday: Stray Dawg & the Wolves | 7-10pm
Saturday: Amber Lucille | 7-10pm
Sunday: Shawn Matthews | 12-4pm

HOPS & THYME (Lakeway)
Friday: Scott Strickland | 6pm

INFAMOUS BREWING COMPANY (Hudson Bend)
Friday: Songbird Fever | 6-9pm

IRON WOLF RANCH AND DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Saturday: Men of Madam Radar 2-5pm | Toby Keith Tribute 7-10pm

via Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery website

JESTER KING BREWERY (Dripping Springs)
Friday: Robert Parker Jr | 5-7pm
Saturday: Josh Field 12-3pm | Everett Wren 5-7pm
Sunday: Red & The Rebels | 1-3pm

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Friday: Phil Luna | 8-10pm
Saturday: Richard Banker | 8-10pm

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thursday: Isabel Suarez | 6-9pm
Friday: Casey Anderson Band | 7-10pm
Saturday: Stooch 4:30-5:30pm | Keepers of The Rock 7-10pm
Sunday: B&B Duo w/ Benton Travis & Robert Grogan | 2-5pm

THE OASIS (Lake Travis)
Friday: X-Factory | 7-10pm
Saturday: Rock House | 7-10pm
Sunday: Dysfunkshun Junkshun | 7-10pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thursday: Harry Bodine 6pm | TG Express with Alan Haynes 8pm
Friday: Macy Dot 6pm | Phil Hurley 8pm | Mary Said 10:30pm
Saturday: Calloway & The Prickly Pears 8pm | Dan Whitaker 10:30pm
Sunday: Derek Groves Cosmic & Western Show 4pm | Tasmin & Tim 7:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thursday: Robert Wagner | 6-9pm
Friday: Howlin’ Waters | 6-9pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Thursday: Shawn Austin & Skeeter Van Meter | 9-1am

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📌 NEW DEVELOPMENT! Thomas Ranch breaking ground with luxury living and golf course expected by Halloween.

📌 FUNDRAISER! Support LTHS Choir’s Mattress Fundraiser while solving your back problems on April 12th.

📌 COMING SOON! Mediterranean hotspot Cava bringing bowls and pitas to Bee Cave by end of year.

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