Texas Hill Country River Region is a place of simple pleasures – home to breathtaking chalk cliffs, three crystal-clear rivers and a canopy of ancient Cypress trees. Visitors can unlock the magic of uninterrupted time with loved ones in this secluded oasis that truly lets you get away from it all while enjoying some of the best entertainment and festivals in Hill Country, plus the opportunity to experience outdoor adventure like no other.

Year-round, enjoy fishing on the Frio, Nueces or Sabinal Rivers; inner tubing along the Frio River; hiking and biking at Garner State Park; horseback riding and hunting; and dining at any of the local’s favorites spots, including the Laurel Tree’s intimate treehouse, Concan Pies, Nora’s Tacos and Neal’s Dining Room. And, don’t miss the Frio Bat Tour (typically open between March and October), where you can experience the world’s second-largest bat population open to the public fly right over your head and into the Hill Country sunset.

 Plan your trip around any of these exciting 2017 events at http://www.visituvaldecounty.com:

 ·      3rd Annual Tipsy Crawdad Golf Tournament & Mudbug Boil (May 6): Enjoy this 4-person golf scramble-style tournament at the Bechtol-Russell designed Golf Club of Texas Concan located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country River Region, nestled by the Frio River. The event features raffle prizes, keg beer, a cash bar and a crawfish boil to follow. Weekend-stay packages available by calling 830-232-4471.

·      River Road Market Fest (May 6, October 7 and December 2; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.): Head over to Andy’s on River Road for this street-style market pop-up featuring live music and entertainment, family friendly activities and kids games, local artisan shopping and food vendors, keepsake photo ops and more. May 6’s festival will feature a special Cinco de Mayo celebration; October’s will include a pumpkin patch for kids; and December’s event will welcome a special appearance from Santa.

·      Bud Priddy Fly Fishing Tournament (May 6): Participate in this weekend fly-fishing tournament, hosted by the Alamo Fly Fishers of San Antonio, along the Nueces River. A catered awards banquet will take place on Saturday, May 6, at the Big Oak River Camp along the Nueces River.

·      15th Annual Utopia Ranch Rodeo and Dance (May 28, 7 p.m., Utopia Park Arena): This authentic Texas rodeo is sure to amaze with bronc riding, wild-cow milking, branding, penning and mugging. A dance immediately follows the action-packed rodeo that promises to keep attendees on the edge of their seats.