OCTOBER EVENTS IN BURNET COUNTY

Live music and wine, a Mexican folk celebration, and derby racing make up the lively activities of Burnet County in October. Pick up a passport for Texas Wine Month or experience three days of music at Reveille Peak Ranch. Participate in a Day of the Dead festival or admire homemade soapbox derby cars built for speed (and adults)! These and more are found on the Highland Lakes of Burnet County Events Page.

OCT. 1-31

Texas Wine Month

Various Burnet County winery locations

Wine is a big deal in the Texas Hill Country. Celebrate Texas Wine Month with special events, tastings, and food. Pick up a passport at texaswinetrail.com.

NOON THURSDAY, OCT. 14

10 A.M. FRIDAY, OCT. 15

9 A.M. SATURDAY, OCT. 16

UtopiaFest Twelve

Reveille Peak Ranch, 105 CR 114, Burnet

Huge outdoor music event features two stages, a dozen bands, and no overlapping performances. Workshops, yoga, mountain biking, a silent disco, camping, and more. Go to utopiafest.com for details.

4-8 P.M. SATURDAY, OCT. 30

Dia de los Muertos Festival

Quarry Park, 2221 N. Phillips Ranch Road, Granite Shoals

Enjoy the Mexican folk tradition of the Day of the Dead with performances, a parade of lanterns, mariachis, a street dance, and food trucks. Free admission. Find out more at graniteshoals.org.

8 A.M.-MIDNIGHT SATURDAY, OCT. 30

8 A.M.-NOON SUNDAY, OCT. 31

Downtown Derby

Downtown Marble Falls on Third at Main

Adults race with their homemade soapbox cars at the downhill derby. Free for spectators. Trunk-or-treat for kids on Saturday night. Go to marblefalls.org for details.