Hill Country Visitor Magazine
Hill Country Stories
Discover the people, places, food, art, history, and outdoor adventures of the Texas Hill Country.
Texas Mountain Laurel and the Gift of Patience
January 2026 · Late winter in the Hill Country can feel like a holding pattern.
Blanco Market Day — Spring 2026
Archived market dates · March 21, April 18 and May 16, 2026. Blanco Market Day brings vendors to the grounds…
Bluebonnet and Wildflower Weekends Around Wimberley
Make Wimberley a base for a spring wildflower outing, with flexible timing, scenic drives and a little patience for the…
Boerne Market Days — spring kickoff 2026
Archived event · March 14–15, 2026. Boerne Market Days brought vendors to Main Plaza for a spring weekend of shopping…
Blanco County Fair and Rodeo — Johnson City, 2026
Johnson City’s 2026 Blanco County Fair and Rodeo brought three days of rodeo action, a downtown parade and evening dances…
Inks Ranch Climbing & Camping Weekends 2026
January 2026 · Inks Ranch Climbing & Camping Weekends Dates: January 30–February 1, February 27– March 1, March 27–29, 2026…
Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — winter 2026
January 2026 · Heart of the Hills Farmers Market Dates: Weekly Saturdays January 3 – March 28, 2026 Location: Downtown…
Kerrville Renaissance Festival 2026
Archived listing · January 2026 · Kerrville Renaissance Festival Dates: January 17 – February 1, 2026 Location: Kerr County Youth…
Amos Barton: A Hill Country Attorney Profile
Amos Barton is a Kerrville attorney whose practice serves individuals and families across the Texas Hill Country. His firm focuses…
Spend Where Your Heart Lives — A Loyalty Card That Works for…
January 2026 · A Loyalty Card That Works for Everyone The Shop Local First Loyalty Card makes supporting local businesses…
Feeling the Pinch
January 2026 · Across the Texas Hill Country, small business owners are feeling the pinch.
The Butter Board That Stole the Table
Soft butter, fresh herbs, and favorite toppings turn a simple board into a centerpiece for sharing.
Ingram Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Archived event · January 2026 · The streets of Ingram sparkled with holiday cheer during the Christmas celebration described in…
Gardening January through March in the Hill Country
January in the Hill Country has a way of fooling us.
UBP Burgers — New Braunfels
Restaurant preview from January 2026 · A Hill Country road-food favorite is moving from parking lot to storefront.
The Wait That Matters
A quiet morning in the Hill Country woods becomes a reflection on patience, provision, and trust.
When Camels Walked the Hill Country
Before cars kicked up dust on Highway 173 and Hill Country ranchers ran cattle through these limestone hills, the U.S.
Looking Ahead: A Note from Matthew Lee Willis
Matthew Lee Willis shares his hopes for the magazine’s next chapter.