Annual Events
Annual Events in Texas Hill Country
Uvalde County’s calendar is packed with annual events celebrating art, music, history, rodeo, and the outdoors. From festivals and markets to live music and family-friendly traditions, there’s always something worth planning a trip around.
Cactus Jack PRCA XTreme Bullriding
The Cactus Jack PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding is one of Uvalde’s premier annual events, bringing the world’s top PRCA bull riders to the Uvalde County Fairplex for a weekend of high-energy competition. Along with edge-of-your-seat bull riding, the event features the Top Ranch Showdown, family-friendly entertainment, and mutton bustin’, making it a favorite tradition for rodeo fans of all ages.
TerraTx art Festival
Do you like art? At the TerraTxFestival, artists from all over the United States drop into the Frio Canyon to make wild, beautiful, experimental art rooted in the land and the people. Join us as we celebrate all things wild and free.
Hunters Roundup
One of Uvalde Chamber of Commerce’s largest annual fundraisers featuring a wild game dinner, gun raffle, vendors, and entertainment, all supporting Chamber initiatives and local growth.
Palomino Fest & Pro Rodeo
Palomino Fest & Pro Rodeo Labor Day Weekend Celebration is devoted to welcoming thousands from across the state to an event full of diverse culture and musical heritage of Southwest Texas.
Living Classrooms: Wild Texas
Living Classrooms: Wild Texas presents a special homeschool week that offer families a meaningful and fun way to learn and grow together in nature. Come out and explore the Texas Hill Country with ranger-led hikes, beginner birding, plant workshops, and nature-based art. Flexible, hands-on activities make learning fun for elementary through high school students. Bring your curiosity and discover Wild Texas.
Find Your Stay
Whether you prefer cozy cabins along the river, modern hotels in town, or charming B&Bs, Uvalde County offers lodging to suit every style and pace. Stay near rivers, parks, and local attractions for a true escape.