As we move further into May and begin looking ahead to summer in the Hill Country, Burnet’s community calendar continues to stay full of opportunities to gather together, support local businesses, and celebrate the things that make this community special.
Jackson Street Jams
This weekend, Jackson Street Jams returns to the Historic Square with Texas country favorite Cory Morrow performing live in downtown Burnet. The Jackson Street Jams series, hosted by Burnet’s Community Coalition, has quickly become a favorite tradition for both locals and visitors alike, bringing live music, energy, and increased foot traffic to our downtown businesses throughout the summer months. Events like these are more than just entertainment — they create opportunities for families and friends to spend time together while also supporting the restaurants, shops and small businesses that help keep our downtown thriving.
Chamber Luncheon
Next Tuesday, May 19, the Burnet Chamber of Commerce will host our monthly Chamber Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hill Country Community Foundation/Reed Building. This month’s program, “Making Waves: LCRA, Lakes & Tourism,” will feature special guest speakers Susan Patten and Jenny Blackmon from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
As we head into one of the busiest tourism seasons of the year for Burnet, our speakers will discuss topics especially important to the Highland Lakes region, including updates on area parks, visitor traffic, amenities throughout the lake parks system, the long-range weather forecast, lake conditions, and LCRA’s new summer water safety campaign, Conquer the Colorado. We are grateful to our luncheon sponsor, Vulcan Materials, for helping make this event possible. Visit our website to pre-register for this luncheon.
The Chamber is also excited to officially welcome Sonic’s new indoor location across from the YMCA, with a ribbon cutting celebration on the last day of school. This new location continues to be an encouraging sign of growth and momentum in our community, and we are always proud to celebrate the businesses choosing to invest in Burnet.
Memorial Events
Finally, as Memorial Day approaches, we encourage the community to join the VFW and Rotary Club for Burnet’s Memorial Day events and parade on Monday, May 25. These longstanding traditions provide an important opportunity for our community to pause, reflect, and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
One of the things that makes Burnet special is the way this community continues to show up — for local events, for local businesses, and for one another. As summer begins, we hope you’ll join us around town and continue supporting the people and organizations that help make Burnet such a wonderful place to call home.
