Events

Every Monday

Join Cameron Savage for Trivia Night every Monday at 7 PM at Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile here in Wimberley, Texas. Food, drinks, fun, and weekly entertainment!!!

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!

Every Wednesday

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

🗓 Every Wednesday ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 Willow Lake, 110 Old Kyle Rd, Wimberley

✨ FREE TO PLAY 🎁 Tons of prizes 🍔 Great food & drinks 🎤 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 Wednesday

Everyone's favorite karaoke host, Heart Of Texas Karaoke, makes you a star starting at 8pm! Come rock it!!!

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. 

An Americana-soul artist, originally from Nashville, Rachel has been performing in The Texas Hill Country for years and is one of the best soul singers out there. She took Austin by storm, and now has a great following throughout the state, this is going to be a great show! See you at 7:30pm!

Ruben V is an accomplished artist. He's released eight solo CDs, 14 group albums and averages over 120 shows a year. He is a guitar player, songwriter, producer and family man. He's built a huge following of Ruben V Band fans – all while keeping a sense of humor and a genuine Texas charm. Come see this Hill Country Legend Live at 8:00pm!!! 110 Old Kyle Rd. Wimberley, TX 78676

FREE SHOW! Kathy Murray and the Kilowatts at Willow Lake Watering Hole and Mercantile in downtown Wimberley! Kathy Murray and the Kilowatts is an acclaimed, award-winning Texas blues and roots rock band based out of Austin, Texas. Fronted by singer-songwriter Kathy Murray, the group is celebrated for its deep tie to the historic Austin roots music scene and its high-energy, original roadhouse blues. Also, Great food trucks, cold drinks, and Hill Country vibes just steps from the Square. 110 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX. Show starts at 8pm.

The Bob Bass Band is a prominent Hill Country blues, rock, and funk band known for their high-energy, harmonica-driven performances. Fronted by bandleader and rhythm guitarist/vocalist Bob Bass, the group plays a classic, Chicago-style blues sound heavily influenced by Texas roots music. We will see you at 8pm!

FREE SHOW! An award-winning blues-rock band based in Austin, Texas, Rochelle & The Sidewinders are known for their high-energy performances of original music and classic interpretations of blues, soul, R&B, and rock. You do NOT want to miss arguably the best blues-rock band in Texas!!! Show starts at 8:00pm, July 18th.

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!

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!

The Prairie Rattlers are a high-energy Texas Hill Country music band known for their vintage rockabilly, honky-tonk, and mid-century swing sound. They are frequent performers at local Hill Country favorites and are renowned for keeping dance floors packed.They specialize in an upbeat mix of mid-century rock, boogie-woogie, honky-tonk, and a touch of Tex-Mex. You do not want to miss this one! See you July 24th at 8pm!

Free Show! Kim Meeks and Her Bad Habits play a mix of blues, rock, and country music. They are a staple of The Texas Hill Country and put on an incredible show! With her distinct voice and being influenced by Florence + The Machine, Sly & the Family Stone, plus Dion and the Belmonts, Kim absolutely knocks it out of the park every show! You will not want to miss this! Show starts at 8pm!

Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light is a talented indie-folk and Americana band led by singers and songwriters Erik Flores and Amelia Rose Logan. Originally formed as a backyard duo, they grew into a sweeping five-piece outfit that blends classic roots music, driving pedal steel, and rich he-and-she harmonies. Their sound frequently draws comparisons to acts like Wilco, Gillian Welch, and Neil Young. See you at 7:30pm, it is going to be a good one!!!

Free Admission to see arguably the best guitarist in Central Texas??!! Hard driving, focused, and wrought with emotion. Stray Dawg and The Wolves is high energy music. Stray Dawg is also considered one of, if not, the best guitarist in The Texas Hill Country, he absolutely crushes it!! Come see some great Blues with Texas heat!!! See you at 8pm for this epic show!! Also, Great food trucks, cold drinks, and Hill Country vibes just steps from the Square. 110 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX.

Live music from Ace Pepper at Willow Lake Watering Hole and Mercantile in downtown Wimberley! Also, Great food trucks, cold drinks, and Hill Country vibes just steps from the Square. 110 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX. See you at 8pm!!

🌶️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.