WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
• Wednesdays with Juan 12:00 PM Bandera Natural History and Art Museum
Stories of international explorations and animal tracking with founder Juan Carlos Infante.
THURSDAY, JULY 24
• Dave’s Corner 6:30 PM First National Ice Haus
Live music, special guests, vinyl DJ sets, and sing-alongs with David Wayne.
FRIDAY, JULY 25
• Just Us (Live Music) 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Branding Iron Bar & Grill / Flying L Ranch Resort
• 2025 Summer Series Rodeo – Final Night 8:00 PM Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena
Bull riding, bronc riding, breakaway roping, mutton busting, team roping, and more.
SATURDAY, JULY 26
• Cowboys on Main 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Western Trail Heritage Park
Chuckwagon with Kelly Scott and gunfights at 10 AM & 12 PM.
• Bandera Cowboy Western Scavenger Hunt 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Bandera Join the Bandera Business Association for a day of exploration and prizes.
• National Day of the American Cowboy 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Bandera City Park
Family-friendly celebration of cowboy culture and heritage.
• “Finding Enid with Love” – Film Tribute 10:30 AM Medina Community Library
A special film honoring designer Enid Collins, part of the Smithsonian visit.
• Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Rattlesnake Ridge (behind the Visitor’s Center)
Old west reenactments with deputizing for kids.
• Silver Sage
Songwriters’ Showcase 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bandera Brewery
A full day of live local music benefiting Meals on Wheels.
• Smithsonian Crossroads Event 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM River Oaks Courts
Program highlighting rural community history and heritage.
• Back to School Bash 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Lakehills Community Center Free supplies, services, and activities for local students.
• Riding On Faith National Day of the American Cowboy Rodeo 8:00 PM (Gates open at 6:30 PM) Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena Evening rodeo in honor of cowboy heritage and faith.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
• Chuckwagon Breakfast & Ride 9:00 AM 749 Old Medina Highway Authentic cowboy breakfast, music, roping, and longhorns. Reservation required.
TUESDAY, JULY 29
• Discovery Mini-Camp 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Bandera Natural History and Art Museum
Weekly hands-on camp for kids ages 6–12 exploring art, science, and nature.