Events in La Vernia

For a small town, La Vernia offers more fun events during the year than many towns twice its size. The community loves getting together, especially during holidays and the summer months. For the former, there are multiple Christmas events, and the latter includes one of the city’s most popular festivals of the entire year. Visit La Vernia during these events and you’re sure to have a great time. So what are you waiting for? Check out the following list of annual events in La Vernia and start planning your next road trip to this charming town today.

February

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
If you plan to make a trip over to San Antonio from La Vernia, there’s no better time than during the rodeo, one of the Alamo City’s biggest events. Catch PRCA competitions, live music, a carnival, livestock shows, and more, all within a 30-minute drive from La Vernia.
1 AT&T Center Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78219

March

artsFest
This all-day celebration of Seguin’s arts community includes a color run, poetry readings, artisan’s market, live music, wine and beer tastings, and theater performances, all about 30 minutes away from La Vernia.
Multiple locations
Seguin, TX 78155

May

Bluebonnet Fest
When bluebonnet season comes around, La Vernia’s residents turn out in droves for this hugely popular event. Sponsored by the La Vernia Lions Club, the festival includes a pageant, parade, carnival, petting zoo and pony rides, arts and crafts vendors, a live auction and raffle, a dance, and more.    
San Antonio Road
La Vernia, TX 78121

June

Watermelon Jubilee
Enjoy three days of live music, a dog show, volleyball and golf tournaments, and lots of sweet and juicy watermelon throughout this annual festival held in the nearby community of Stockdale in the third weekend of June.
US-87 BUS
Stockdale, TX 78160

July

Family, Fun & Freedom Fest
A cheap admission ticket gives you access to all the fun at this Independence Day party. Check out the car show, take the youngsters to play in the kid’s area, watch the watermelon-eating contest, and enjoy the live music. A spectacular fireworks show concludes ends the festival with a bang.
600 State Highway 97 West
Floresville, Texas 78114

September

Wild West Hammerfest
Join hundreds of cyclists on a 39-, 57-, or 69-mile ride through the Texas countryside during this annual bike race. One-fifth of proceeds go to the La Vernia Veterans Memorial Project inside La Vernia City Park.
222 San Antonio Road
La Vernia, TX 78121

November

Chihuahua Trail Art Show
Celebrate the works of local artists as they display and sell their wares depicting the natural beauty of La Vernia and the surrounding area.
13136 US-87
La Vernia, TX 78121

December

Spirit of Christmas Tree Lighting
In early December, come out to La Vernia City Park and get in the Christmas spirit with play in the snow, pictures with Santa, lighting of the city tree, and more. 
San Antonio Road
La Vernia, TX 78121