Events

Every Wednesday

🎶 BINGO JUST GOT A LOT MORE FUN 🎶Get ready for Molly’s Music Bingo every Wednesday at Willow Lake!

🗓 Every Wednesday ⏰ 7–9 PM 📍 Willow Lake, 110 Old Kyle Rd, Wimberley

✨ FREE TO PLAY 🎁 Tons of prizes  🎤 Sing along to your favorite songs

Grab your crew, test your music knowledge, and vibe out with us midweek. Whether you’re competitive or just here for the fun—this is your new Wednesday spot.

Every Thursday

Every Thursday night at 6:00pm, we’re spinning it old school at Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile in Wimberley, TX with our weekly Vinyl Potluck hosted by our very own Joey Clontz! Bring your favorite records, swap stories, share tracks, and vibe with fellow music lovers under the Hill Country sky. Whether it’s classic rock, old soul, outlaw country, or funky grooves—if it’s on vinyl, it’s welcome. 

Free admission to see incredible talent! The Reagan Hicks Band is an emerging Texas Country music group fronted by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Reagan Hicks. They Blend traditional Texas country grit, high-energy live performance, and modern red dirt production.

Ruben V is an accomplished South Texas blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his high-energy, improvised live performances and a prolific career spanning over four decades and numerous albums. Based in San Antonio and a four-time "Best Guitar Player" winner, he has shared the stage with music icons like B.B. King and Buddy Guy, earning accolades for his distinctive blend of blues, Latin, and rock.

Every Monday

Swing by every Monday for our all day happy hour special. Get a dollar off everything all night!

Based out of the San Marcos and Hays County area, The Hoodoo Daddies are a premier Texas Hill Country blues and regional roots band renowned for their high-energy blend of classic blues, New Orleans-style funk, and classic rock They are a staple at historic regional venues, frequently bringing their dynamic sound to iconic stages like The Phoenix Saloon in New Braunfels, Jack's Roadhouse in San Marcos, and legendary spots in the Gruene historic district.

Wade Lowrie is an emerging Texas country singer-songwriter based out of Bandera, Texas. Deeply rooted in cowboy culture, his traditional sound and storytelling focus on "real stories, real people, real country." He is an active member of the Texas Country Music Association and a regular performer across the Texas Hill Country circuit, frequently headlining regional venues like the 11th Street Cowboy Bar and opening for major acts such as Roger Creager and Django Walker.

Get ready to party! We invite you to an unforgettable celebration of Lisa Brown’s 60th birthday on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 7 PM to 11 PM at the fantastic Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile in the heart of downtown Wimberley, TX—just a short stroll from the Square at 110 Old Kyle Rd. Featuring nonstop live music from Andrea Marie and the Magnolia Band, two awesome food trucks serving up delicious bites, a convenient outdoor cash bar right by the stage, and a breezy outdoor patio kept cool by large fans, this is the ultimate night of great music, good food, good friends, and epic memories. Come relax, dance, grab a drink, and join Lisa in marking this milestone in true Texas style—she can’t wait to see you there!

Monthly on every first Tuesday

The talented John Conboy hosts our Picker's Circle every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Bring your guitar and play along with great family and friends!

Rochelle & The Sidewinders are an award-winning, high-energy blues-rock band based in Austin, Texas, fronted by powerful lead vocalist Rochelle Creone. Formed in 2015, the group blends soulful original tracks like "Soul Kiss" and "My Baby Came Back" with classic blues and R&B standards, earning accolades such as winning the Heart of Texas Blues Challenge and twice reaching the semi-finals at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

The 5 O’Clock Somewhere Band, based in Austin and Wimberley, Texas, specializes in classic and yacht rock covers of artists like the Eagles and Steely Dan. Comprising members with diverse musical backgrounds, the band performs at regional venues in the Hill Country. Come by and see them for free at Willow Lake!

Formed in 2022 and based in New Braunfels, Texas, River Town Relics is a high-energy, three-piece band playing a mix of classic rock, blues, and funk covers at venues like Gruene Hall. Comprised of Jarrett Hinds, Lance Sexton, and Chad Newman, the trio offers both electric and acoustic performances, known for putting unique twists on crowd-pleasing favorites. Come see their free show live at Willow Lake!

Monthly on every third Tuesday

The talented John Conboy hosts our Picker's Circle every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Bring your guitar and play along with great family and friends!

"Gerry Does Jerry" is a Wimberley, Texas-based tribute project led by local musician Gerry Burns that celebrates the timeless music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Performing under a rotating "Gerry Burns and Friends" format, the act features a revolving cast of regional musicians delivering improvisational jams and classic Deadhead favorites. Burns is a staple of the Texas Hill Country live music scene, regularly bringing these classic psych-rock sounds to popular Wimberley venues and open-air patios around the town square. Come see this free show at Willow Lake!

The StratoCrackers are an award-winning, high-energy classic rock cover and original band based in Wimberley, Texas, recently voted the town's Best Band for 2026. Known for their crowd-pleasing, family-friendly sets, they specialize in iconic 1960s to 1980s hits from legends like The Beatles, Tom Petty, and CCR. They are a staple of the local Hill Country music scene. Come see them for free at Willow Lake!

Full on Fiasco is a rapidly rising cover and original band based in the Wimberley, Texas area, quickly establishing themselves as a staple of the local Hill Country music scene. Fronted by vocalist Katie Adair, who is frequently praised for her exceptional vocal range and stage presence, the energetic ensemble is known for delivering high-energy live sets that get crowds dancing. Their versatile repertoire features a crowd-pleasing mix of classic rock, blues, and pop-rock covers, including reimagined versions of hits by artists like Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, Lukas Nelson, and Melissa Etheridge. Come see them for free at Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile!

🌶️1st ANNUAL WIMBERLEY CHILI COOK-OFF & MUSIC FEST!!! 🌶️AND, RED RIVER SHOOTOUT!!!  

Mark your calendars!! October 10, 2026 is going to be an epic day at Willow Lake in downtown Wimberley with good people, great chili, and live music!!

⏰ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 8:00 AM – Gates Open. 9:00 AM – Official Chili Fire Lits & Bar Open. 12:00 PM – Chili Tasting Begins. 2:30 PM – Red River Shootout (OU vs Texas) on the Big Screen. 5:30 PM – Winners Announced. AND:

🎸 FEATURED MUSIC LINEUP:

        6:00 PM — Ruben V  

        9:00 PM, HEADLINER — West Texas Exiles

Admission is free. Chili Tasting will be $20 per person with a portion of proceeds donated to our friends at Camp CommUnity. If you are interested in sponsorship, competing, or being a vendor, please contact willowlaketx@gmail.com please.

****This event is dedicated to Lonnie and Nuccia Glasscock. Lonnie started the legendary Rattlesnake Races in Old San Patricio and spent many moons at The Family Ranch in Terlingua, where it all began with the World Championship Chili Cook-Off.