Explore Hillsboro Texas

08/16/2024

The Rusted Chandelier Event Venue - downtown Hillsboro knows how to throw a fun party. We can't help but smile, knowing that wedding season is coming, and we get to help them celebrate.

08/16/2024

Our summer concert series is still cruising through summer with the top down. Skip the crowds and pricey tickets, and come enjoy the sun going down behind the courthouse at The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro. Free concerts Saturday nights through September downtown at 107 E Elm Street.

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Recorded in 2017 at The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, TX. This is a live version of the original tune from the band's 'Champagne Velvet' CD. This conce...

08/14/2024

Branded Burger Co Hillsboro on our downtown courthouse square- has some of the best views in the city, a popular Wednesday night trivia night, a historic building with stories & quirky finishes, and a burger and onion rings you’ll wanna come back for. Come see what all the buzz is about and get “branded”.

08/06/2024

Texas Country Reporter visited our Texas Heritage Museum a few years back.

See the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1S9MlrDdo

Since this was filmed, the museum achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation's museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.

You'll need to come during the week to view the museum, as Texas Heritage Museum hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Historical Research Center hours by appointment only by calling 254.659.7750.

Visit the museum website at https://www.hillcollege.edu/Museum/Index.html

Hillsboro, Texas has three open museums this summer - with
Texas Heritage Museum
Roadside America Museum
and Texas Through Time

See visitor information, hotels, restaurants and things to do in Hillsboro at https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/

07/26/2024

The weekend is coming, and the weather is going to be "cool in July". Stop by!

Random Axis Band will be in concert at THE YARD on Saturday night, July 27th 2024 from 8-11 pm. One of the biggest bands ever to hit the outdoor stage in downtown Hillsboro, Saturday night is gonna to be a night to remember.

The weather forecast for Saturday is a high of 87. THE YARD is going to feel great! Invite someone who hasn't been yet, and share with your friends. Lets show Random Axis Band a BIG ole Hillsboro welcome.

El Sol Fruteria y Antojitos food truck and Demari’s Faith and Hope lemonade stand will be set up on the lawn.

Visitors, see https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/ to get hotel information, plus info on shops, restaurants, museums and things to do in Hillsboro, Texas.

See the Random Axis Band Youtube Promo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKXdF-sauY4&list=PLMSHcB_SSXIOrK81hX0kvM8YXuMnMAYHV

Our nearby restaurants, shops and downtown merchants welcome you to experience Hillsboro Main Street. Wranglers Cafe & Entertainment * Ember Cigar Co * Overflow Coffee Co * R&K Cafe II Hillsboro * R & R Health and Fitness Center * Lolli and Blings Boutique * Hillsboro Texas Main Street * Milano's Pizza Hillsboro * Ruby & Pearl * Diaz Tex-Mex Restaurant - Hillsboro * Ultraviolet Boba Tea * Sage Blooms * Bearded Wheat Distillery * Branded Burger Co Hillsboro * Rise-N-Smoke Pit BBQ * Juice Light * Main Florist * Connor Creek Boutique LLC * The Boot Spot & Boutique * Lemon Blush Boutique * Finished Seams Boutique * Simply Blessed Boutique & More * Gold Nugget Pawn Shop-Hillsboro, TX * The Hillsboro Antique Mall * 10 Dollar Tees * Mi Casita Envios - Hillsboro, TX * Simply Blessed Boutique & More * Roadside America Museum * Texas Through Time * Frenkie's Pasta & Pizza Italian Restaurant * Bargain Stop Thrift Shop * Poppin Tags Resale * Sawdust Mercantile * Goldfinger Antiques

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07/23/2024

The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott in Hillsboro, Texas reopened in 2024 after a year of renovations in every square inch of their space.

All Rooms come with King beds + Single King rooms also have a sofa bed. There is complimentary high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and some of the friendliest guest staff you will ever meet.

Welcome to an uncomplicated and affordable stayover - You're in Hillsboro, Texas.

See our hotels, AIR bnb and other stay options at https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/stay/

07/21/2024

Welcome to Hillsboro.

07/15/2024

Our free summer concert series runs every Saturday night from 8-11 pm through September at The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro.

Join us at 107 East Elm Street for live music in an outdoor setting under the stars. Get trip ideas, hotel info, and join us for a weekend visit. See visitor info for Hillsboro, Texas at this link: https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/stay/



Coming up:
Smoove - Funk Music
Random Axis Band
Jay White and the Blues Commanders
Los Roachez
Brazos Brothers
Collin James Band
Ashmore
Southern Chrome

Find things to do, places to see, local events, and shop eat and stay in Hillsboro, Texas.

07/11/2024

Come as you are.

You don't have to put on airs in Hillsboro. Our friendly and uncomplicated city will welcome you like you're a lifelong friend.

Join us on the weekends for our Saturday Farmers Market, or for an evening of music at The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro.

See our community calendar, hotels, restaurants, shops and places of interest here https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/

The free concerts season lineup for this year is as follows:
5/4/2024 Ghosts of Hill County
5/11/2024 CHURROFEST - courthouse square concerts
5/18/2024 Barry Beavers and Jennifer Neal Music
5/25/2024 The Brazos Brothers Mem Day weekend
6/1/2024 Incognito Van Halen & Rock tribute band
6/8/2024 Touch of Grey / Bonds Alley weekend
6/15/2024 Bowling Pin Whiskey
6/22/2024 The 8Tracks
6/29/2024 Steve Dansby & the HELLBILLIES
7/6/2024 Give it up for The Beatles!
7/13/2024 The CHAZ MARIE Band
7/20/2024 Smoove - Funk Music night
7/27/2024 Random Axis
8/3/2024 Jay White and the Blues Commander
8/10/2024 Los Roachez
8/17/2024 Jason Ellworth and Hoodwitch
8/24/2024 The Brazos Brothers
8/31/2024 Collin James Band
9/7/2024 The May Brothers
9/14/2024 Ashmore
9/21/2024 Southern Chrome
9/28/2024 Autumnfest All Day Festival & Bands on the courthouse square

https://business.hillsborochamber.org/events/calendar/
Take It Easy! You're in Hillsboro

07/06/2024

Hillsboro's free summer concert series runs every Saturday night, and tonight's band is covering the Beatles!

8-11 pm
follow The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro

Join us as the sun disappears behind the buildings and courthouse, and the breeze and music kicks in.

The music lineup includes:

7/6/2024 Give it up for The Beatles!
7/13/2024 CHAZ MARIE duo
7/20/2024 Smoove - Funk Music night
7/27/2024 Blue Houdini
8/3/2024 Jay White and the Blues Commander
8/10/2024 Los Roachez
8/17/2024 Jason Ellworth and Hoodwitch
8/24/2024 The Brazos Brothers
8/31/2024 Collin James Band
9/7/2024 The May Brothers
9/14/2024 Ashmore
9/21/2024 Southern Chrome
9/28/2024 Autumnfest All Day Festival & Bands around the courthouse square.

07/03/2024

When you get far enough away from the big cities... you find your soul again. Exhale.... you're in Hillsboro, Texas.

07/03/2024

Our annual July 4th Late Bloomers Parade - Hillsboro, Texas begins Thursday morning, 7.4.2024 at 10:00 am in the historic residential district of Hillsboro.

Surrounded by shaded beautiful homes, this annual parade and tradition is worth the visit.

Staying through the weekend? Get the scoop on visiting Hillsboro Texas and see our hotels, restaurants, shops and events at https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/

06/29/2024

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT.
May through September
Free outdoor concerts
8 to 11 pm

The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro
107 E Elm Street

https://facebook.com/events/s/free-summer-concert-series-sat/286986981161123/

06/29/2024

Really really big. Buc-ee's, thank you for choosing Hillsboro, Texas.

We “held it” and it was WORTH IT!

Buc-ee's. Hillsboro. BIG!!!

06/28/2024

A birds eye view of one of the most extraordinary courthouses in all of Texas. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and businesses, the Hill County Courthouse is the pride of Hillsboro, and at the heart of who we are.

Take a peek at the two part story of our courthouse with this youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPrDZyCTKrw

https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/
Hillsboro Texas Main Street

06/27/2024

Ember Cigar Co is the cool spot we found on a hot hot day. If “where can I wind down” is the question, this is your answer.

Leather, bourbon, crystal glasses and quiet reflection.

Hill County Bourbon Society
TX Whiskey

06/22/2024

If you are the type of person that hates smiling, singing, reliving the sounds of your youth, meeting fun and friendly people, and kicking back on. Saturday night with free live music with a band that plays everything you know DEFINITELY DON’T COME to The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro tonight between 8 and 11 pm.

The 8tracks

06/21/2024

Field trips aren’t just for kids. Hillsboro has two downtown museums open on the weekend, and makes for a stress free roadtrip stop off. If you are coming during the week, we have three museums open.

https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/places/category/museums/

06/18/2024

Come see us for a home style meal, friendly faces, fun walkable shops and two museums in downtown, a walk down memory lane in our retro ice cream shop, our Saturday farmers market, and a big night of music. Your next weekend escape is calling, and Hillsboro is waving hello.

Our free concert this weekend is The 8tracks, hitting the stage in Hillsboro, Texas from 8-11 pm. Squeeze in at one of our community picnic tables, or bring your lawn chairs... but definitely invite friends.

THE 8TRACKS, Texas' preeminent rock band, is coming to The Yard – Downtown Hillsboro in Hillsboro, TX, on Saturday, June 22, at 8pm. This is your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind tribute to the ICONS OF ROCK.

The 8tracks' music is transcendent, featuring crushingly authentic instrumentals, stunning vocals, and an unmatched playlist curated for discerning 70s rock fans.

THE 8TRACKS have a rich 20-year history of iconic performances. They appear throughout Texas and have performed rinkside for over 85,000 fans as the Official House Band for the NHL's Bridgestone Winter Classic at the Cotton Bowl.






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06/15/2024

Bowling Pin Whiskey is ready. Are you?
8 to 11 pm The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro

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Hillsboro, Texas

06/11/2024

Take It Easy!

We're a great place for a short road trip, weekend escape, and for meeting in the middle with your friends and family. See info on our hotels, events, places to see and things to do at https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/

06/09/2024

Plans tonight?

Touch of Grey Waco will play from 8 until 11 pm tonight, Saturday, June 8th! The free concerts run every Saturday night through the end of September.

It’s a cheap date, and starts getting shady in the yard about 8 pm, and drinks and eats are available from nearby restaurants and food trucks.

6/8/2024 Touch of Grey
6/15/2024 Bowling Pin Whiskey
6/22/2024 Santa Fe Station
6/29/2024 Steve Dansby & the HELLBELLIES
7/6/2024 Jon Austin and Mojo Filter
7/13/2024 To be Announced
7/20/2024 To be Announced
7/27/2024 Blue Houdini Band
8/3/2024 Jay White and the Blues Commander
8/10/2024 Los Roachez
8/17/2024 Jason Ellworth and Hoodwitch

Keep following us to get updated band info! Call 254-582-2481 with questions or email [email protected].

06/08/2024

Welcome summer, and welcoming smiles from artists and locals.

Bonds Alley Art Festival

06/06/2024

🤩 It's almost the weekend, and the forecast looks SUNNY!
Join us for weekend concerts, the Saturday Farmers Market and a big big arts festival.

Bonds Alley Art Festival
Hillsboro Farmers Market
The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro

06/05/2024

It's a long long tradition in Hillsboro, and we hope you will join us this weekend for the Bonds Alley Art Festival.

Friday, June 7th from 6pm -9 pm - Opening Concert at The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro, and art vendors at Bond's Alley

Saturday, June 8th from 9 am to 4 pm - Art Festival at Bond's Alley in downtown Hillsboro.

Come and enjoy the family friendly event artists and vendors showing off and selling jewelry - leather - wine - photography - pottery - handmade books - glass art - paintings - furniture - face painting - woodwork - horseshoe art - food vendors - live portrait artist - stained glass

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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

06/02/2024

Thank you Incognito for an incredible concert tonight in Hillsboro, Texas. Wow!

The summer concert series runs every Saturday night (8 to 11 pm) from May through the end of September, so if you’re a local or visiting Hillsboro, come see us!

Next up is Touch of Grey Waco on June 8th at The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro