Hello lovely readers — I’m excited to share a tidy round-up of what’s on in San Marcos this weekend. If you’re planning a road trip or just curious about live local scenes, there’s a pleasing mix of markets, acoustic sessions, bands and comedy across several familiar venues.
Highlights at a glance
- Wake the Dead Coffee House hosts its weekend market and live music across all three days.
- Riley’s Tavern presents evening singer-songwriter sets and a stand‑up showcase.
- Devils Backbone Tavern and The Porch offer afternoon and evening band slots, while Industry and the Historic Hays County Courthouse stage daytime performances.
Here’s a breakdown by day and venue so you can plan where to be and when.
| Day | Venue | Event / Artist | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 14 August | Wake the Dead Coffee House | Free Range Farmers Market | 09:00–13:00 |
| Friday, 14 August | Wake the Dead Coffee House | Boone Graham, Dwight Smith, Lydia Grace | (evening) |
| Friday, 14 August | Riley’s Tavern | Mark Jungers | 19:00 |
| Friday, 14 August | The Porch | Nicodemus | 18:00 |
| Friday, 14 August | Riley’s Tavern | Late set | 22:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | Wake the Dead Coffee House | Produce on the Patio market | 09:00–13:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | Riley’s Tavern | Laughing Dead Standup Comedy Showcase | 20:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | Riley’s Tavern | Sid Grimes | 20:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | Devils Backbone Tavern | Dallas Moore Band | 21:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | Devils Backbone Tavern | Calder Allen | 13:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | The Porch | Bonnie Montgomery | 17:30 |
| Saturday, 15 August | The Porch | Shared Walls Motion Planet | 14:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | Industry / Historic Hays County Courthouse | Stephen Martin and the Railway Revival / San Marcos Farmers Market | 13:00 / 09:00–13:00 |
| Saturday, 15 August | Wonder World Cave | San Marcos Flea Market | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sunday, 16 August | Wake the Dead Coffee House | Chief & The DoomsDayDevice | 11:00–14:00 |
| Sunday, 16 August | Riley’s Tavern | Kayla Jane’s Picker’s Circle | 16:00 |
| Sunday, 16 August | Devils Backbone Tavern | Robyn Ludwick Band | 13:00 |
| Sunday, 16 August | The Porch | Punchlines at the Porch (sign‑ups 19:45) | 20:00 |
| Sunday, 16 August | Industry | Lane O’Neal | 13:00 |
| Sunday, 16 August | Wonder World Cave | San Marcos Flea Market | 09:00–17:00 |
Why this weekend matters
There’s a nice balance of daytime community activities and evening entertainment. Markets at Wake the Dead and Wonder World Cave provide a chance to browse local produce and crafts early in the day, while taverns and The Porch programme a mix of singer‑songwriters, bands and comedy that keep evenings lively. Industry and the Historic Hays County Courthouse also add daytime music, which is handy if you prefer an afternoon gig to a late‑night show.
If you’re planning to attend, check individual venues for set times and any updates; some events run simultaneously and sign‑up details are noted where applicable (for example, comedy sign‑ups at Punchlines at the Porch open at 19:45). This stretch of listings offers something for families, markets lovers and night‑owls alike — so whether you’re after a chilled acoustic session or a proper band night, there’s a little bit of homegrown flavour to pick from.
Keep an eye on local venue pages for any last‑minute changes, and enjoy the music!
