Kerrville
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Kerrville
Locals say Hill Country · “Folk Music Capital of Texas”
Where the hills meet the river
Bluebonnet blueLive oak green
Welcome to the Hill Country, where the Guadalupe runs cool and the music never stops. Whether you're here for the river or the folk songs, you'll find a friendly wave and a cold drink.
Clubs for Kerrville
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The room
One room for everyone around Kerrville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Kerrville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Kerrville-Schreiner Park City park on the Guadalupe with camping, river access, and trails.
- Museum of Western Art Showcases Western and Texas art, including works by Frederic Remington.
- Cailloux Theater Performing arts center hosting concerts, plays, and community events.
- The Point Theater Historic 1930s theater now used for live music and events.
- Riverside Nature Center Native gardens and trails along the Guadalupe River.
- Junction North Llano River Park Riverfront park in Junction with swimming holes and camping.
- Outdoors Float the Guadalupe River
- Outdoors Hike at Kerrville-Schreiner Park
- With kids Swim and play at Kerrville-Schreiner Park
- With kids Explore the Riverside Nature Center
- Evenings Two-step at a local dance hall
- Evenings Catch a show at The Point Theater
- Locals love River outfitters
- Locals love Dance halls and honky-tonks
Through the year
- Kerrville Folk Festival May–June A legendary acoustic music festival held over Memorial Day and into June.
- Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair May Juried fine arts and crafts show at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.
- Kerr County Fair September County fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local exhibits.
- Kerrville Wine and Music Festival September Wine tasting paired with live music, held at the same venue as the Folk Festival.
Hot summers and mild winters, with the best times being spring and fall. The Guadalupe River provides a cool escape in summer, while winters are short and mostly sunny. Best: Spring and fall are perfect—wildflowers in April, mild temps in October.
Talk like a local
- “Hill Country”
- The region itself, used to describe the rolling limestone hills and cedar country.
- “The Guad”
- Shorthand for the Guadalupe River, as in 'heading to the Guadalupe'.
- “Tubing”
- The act of floating down a river in an inner tube.
- “Cedar fever”
- Seasonal allergies caused by mountain cedar pollen, common in winter.
Getaways
- Fredericksburg German heritage, wineries, and Main Street shopping.
- San Antonio River Walk, Alamo, and missions.
- Austin Live music, food trucks, and Barton Springs.
- Uvalde Garner State Park and the Frio River.
Local flavour
Rooting for San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Texas Longhorns (NCAA), San Antonio FC (USL)
Eat and drink
- Texas barbecue brisket, ribs
- Chicken fried steak with cream gravy
- Kolaches Czech pastries
- Peach cobbler from nearby Fredericksburg orchards
Where people go
- Dance halls historic wooden floors and live music
- Honky-tonks where two-stepping is still the norm
- River outfitters for tubing and kayaking on the Guadalupe
- Art galleries Kerrville's vibrant arts scene
Heritage and traditions
Kerrville is proud of its Hill Country heritage, its vibrant folk music and arts scene, and its beautiful Guadalupe River.
This time of year in Kerrville
- Fall deer hunting Fall Hunting season brings families to the area
Say it like a local: “fixin' to” — About to do something
Festivals
- Kerrville St. Patrick's Day Parade March River parade with green floats
- Kerrville Christmas Stroll December Downtown Christmas parade and lights
Landmarks with a story
- Kerrville County Courthouse Built in 1914, a landmark in the town square
- Charles Schreiner House Home of early merchant Charles Schreiner, now a museum
- Y.O. Ranch Working ranch since 1880, known for exotic game and Texas history
- Kerrville Historic District Downtown area with many late 19th and early 20th century buildings
Food traditions
- Venison stew A fall and winter staple made from deer meat, often cooked after a hunt
- Deer sausage Local butchers make sausage from venison, a Hill Country specialty
Music and arts
- Folk music Kerrville is known as the folk music capital of Texas
- Western art The Museum of Western Art showcases cowboy and Western paintings and sculptures
A little history
- 1856 Kerrville founded
- 1880 Y.O. Ranch established
- 1887 Railroad arrives
- 1930s Kerrville-Schreiner Park developed
- 1972 First Kerrville Folk Festival
- Game day High school football
- Game day Deer hunting
- Outdoors Horseback riding
- Outdoors Hunting
- With kids Y.O. Ranch
- With kids Kerrville Farmers Market
People speak with a Texas accent, using 'y'all' and 'fixin' to'. They often drawl their vowels and say 'Hill Country' with a twang.
Only here
- Kerrville Folk Festival
- Y.O. Ranch
- Guadalupe River
- Deer hunting
New here? A few tips
- Summers are hot and humid; stay hydrated and use sunscreen.
- The Guadalupe River can rise quickly after rain; check conditions before floating.
- Get involved in the arts scene; there are many galleries and live music venues.
- Try the local barbecue and chicken fried steak.
- Watch for deer on the roads, especially at dawn and dusk.
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Kerrville, TX. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.