The weekend of Oct. 17 and 18, the Llano County Heritage Festival and Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-off will take place on both sides of the Llano River.

Enjoy sitting under the shade of the many pecan trees around the square and enjoy the music of the Riff Riders, John Arthur Martinez, The Tumbleweeds, Manny Duarte and Teru, and Johnny Nicholas.

Unique to most communities, the Llano River divides the commercial district with a wonderful Parker Truss Bridge, that has a walkway on both sides. Visitors can stroll on both sides of the river and enjoy the Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-off.

Fifteen authentic wagons will roll into Llano this year on the north bank of the Llano River, thus reminding everyone of another phase of rugged frontier life in the heart of the Hill Country.

Llano was never a quiet, sleepy town, actually it was quite rowdy due to the many saloons around the square. The Sabinal Badland Rangers will return again and remind everyone of the town’s frontier beginnings.

The Red Top Jail will be open for tours, as many a cowboy spent time there after partying and brawling around town on Saturday nights.

Llano is a National Main Street City and Preserve America Community, and just 75 miles west of Austin.

The Llano County’s 1893 Romanesque Revival Courthouse has been completely restored and will be the setting for fabulous music, re-enactments, vendors, children’s activities and good food.

Everyone is encouraged to wear period dress, as there will be a contest that day.

Take as trip back in time, dig in those attics for pioneer dress for a nostalgic weekend in Llano.

For vendor information and other activities still in the planning stages refer to our Web site www.llanomainstreet.com; www.llanochamber.org, or call (325) 247-4158, ex 209 or (325) 247-5354.