Bandera, Texas Cowboy Capital of the World

TODAY - Friday, Dec. 12

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

10:00 AM

Flea Market & Print Sale at Frontier Times Museum

11:00 AM

Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

6:30 PM

Just Us Live at the Wild West Bar 7 Grill

Saturday, Dec. 13

Bandera Christmas Jubilee Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

9:00 AM

Cowboys on Main Pancakes with Santa Ridin’ the River Cowboy Fellowship Youth Rodeo Series

11:00 AM

2nd Saturday Nature Talks Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters Esther Benedict Christmas Art Gallery Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm

1:00 PM

Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters Cowboys on Main

4:00 PM

Here Comes Santa Claus to the Bandera General Store Live Nativity Scene on the Courthouse Lawn

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

7:00 PM

Girls Night Out at Bandera Brewery

8:00 PM

Christmas Ball at 11th Street Cowboy Bar

Sunday, Dec. 14

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

9:00 AM

Chuckwagon Breakfast & Horseback Ride at the Ranch

11:00 AM

Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm

12:00 PM

Second Sunday Market at Bandera Brewery

2:00 PM

Wagon Rides with Santa

3:00 PM

A Christmas Journey Holiday Concert

5:00 PM

Murder at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Monday, Dec. 15

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

11:00 AM

Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

5:00 PM

Steak Night at 11th Street Cowboy Bar

Thursday, Dec. 18

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

Friday, Dec. 19

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

5:00 PM

Christmas Cork Popper at Legacy Ranch

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

6:30 PM

Wade Lowrie Live at Wild West Bar & Grill

Saturday, Dec. 20

Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

9:00 AM

3rd Saturday Market at Sheepwalk Ranch Cowboys on Main Pancakes with Santa

10:00 AM

Christmas at Bandera Historical Rides Ranch

11:00 AM

Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters Esther Benedict Christmas Art Gallery

1:00 PM

Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters Cowboys on Main

2:00 PM

Elizabeth Grace Live at the First National Ice Haus

5:30 PM

Rock Around The Dock

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

Sunday, Dec. 21

Riding on Faith 2025 Barrel Race Series Toys for Tots & Socks For Seniors Drive by Riding on Faith

9:00 AM

Chuckwagon Breakfast & Horseback Ride at the Ranch

2:00 PM

Wagon Rides with Santa

5:00 PM

Murder at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Wednesday, Dec. 24

5:00 PM

Steak Night at 11th Street Cowboy Bar

Thursday, Dec. 25

10:00 AM

Bandera General Store Open on Christmas Day

Friday, Dec. 26

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

6:30 PM

Bob Stewart Live at the Wild West Bar & Grill

Saturday, Dec. 27

9:00 AM

Cowboys on Main

11:00 AM

Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters

1:00 PM

Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters Cowboys on Main

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

Sunday, Dec. 28

Frontier Times Museum Jamboree

9:00 AM

Chuckwagon Breakfast & Horseback Ride at the Ranch

Wednesday, Dec. 31

5:00 PM

Steak Night at 11th Street Cowboy Bar

8:00 PM

Red Horse Saloon’s Denim & Diamonds New Year’s Eve Celebration

Thursday, Jan. 1

10:00 AM

First Day Hike - Lost Maples State Natural Area

12:00 PM

Cowgirl Round-up

Friday, Jan. 2

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

Saturday, Jan. 3

6:00 PM

See Christmas Lights By Carriage in Bandera

Thursday, Jan. 8

2026 Annual Bandera County JR. Livestock Show

Friday, Jan. 9

2026 Annual Bandera County JR. Livestock Show

Saturday, Jan. 10

2026 Annual Bandera County JR. Livestock Show HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race

Sunday, Jan. 11

HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race

Thursday, Feb. 5

Cowboy Mardi Gras 2026

Friday, Feb. 6

Cowboy Mardi Gras 2026

Saturday, Feb. 7

Cowboy Mardi Gras 2026

10:00 AM

Cowboy Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show

Saturday, Feb. 28

6:00 PM

20th Annual Baubles and Boots

Monday, Mar. 2

Texas Wool Week

Tuesday, Mar. 3

Texas Wool Week

Wednesday, Mar. 4

Texas Wool Week

Thursday, Mar. 5

Texas Wool Week

Friday, Mar. 6

Texas Wool Week

Saturday, Mar. 7

Texas Wool Week

Sunday, Mar. 8

Texas Wool Week

Monday, Mar. 9

Spring Break at Frontier Times Museum Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Tuesday, Mar. 10

Spring Break at Frontier Times Museum Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Wednesday, Mar. 11

Spring Break at Frontier Times Museum Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Thursday, Mar. 12

Spring Break at Frontier Times Museum Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Friday, Mar. 13

Spring Break at Frontier Times Museum Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Saturday, Mar. 14

Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Sunday, Mar. 15

Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Monday, Mar. 16

Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Tuesday, Mar. 17

Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Wednesday, Mar. 18

Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Thursday, Mar. 19

Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Friday, Mar. 20

Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Saturday, Mar. 21

2026 Ham Rodeo Spring Break at the Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Thursday, Mar. 26

Thunder in the Hill Country Bike Rally

Friday, Mar. 27

Thunder in the Hill Country Bike Rally

Saturday, Mar. 28

Thunder in the Hill Country Bike Rally

Sunday, Mar. 29

Thunder in the Hill Country Bike Rally

Sunday, Apr. 19

Bandera Music Festival

Thursday, Apr. 23

Cowboy Capital Golf Tournament

Saturday, Jun. 13

Jurassic Jamboree at Bandera Natural History & Art Museum

Saturday, Jul. 4

30th Annual Pet Parade

Saturday, Jul. 25

National Day of the American Cowboy 2026

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