The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro

10/18/2026

We loved every minute of it!

Someday love will find you
Break those chains that bind you
One night will remind you
How we touched and went our separate ways -Journey

10/18/2026

THE 8TRACKS ► The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro ☆ Hillsboro TX

Experience the iconic arena rock of independent recording artists THE 8TRACKS at The Yard in Downtown Hillsboro, TX, on SATURDAY, October 17th, at 8:00 p.m.

📢 Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

10/18/2026

Boom! The The 8tracks in Hillsboro, Texas. Welcome home class of 81, and welcome back fall nights.

10/11/2026

Three more concerts are left in our 2026 schedule, and the weather is feeling oh so good. Call up someone you know could use a great night out, and tell ‘em to meet you at the Yard. 🍂🍁🍂

The 8tracks - Ashmore - Bowling Pin Wh***ey

10/06/2026

The courthouse square is the hot spot for live music and festival greatness this Saturday October 10th. The Yard concerts will return on the 17th, 24th and 31st.

🍂 AutumnFest 2026 🍂

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Historic Downtown Hillsboro, Texas
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
FREE Admission!!

Celebrate the best of fall at one of Hillsboro's favorite annual traditions! AutumnFest brings Historic Downtown Hillsboro to life with a full day of shopping, entertainment, great food, family fun, and small-town charm.

🎪 What You'll Find:
✨ 100+ vendors and artisans
🛍️ Unique shopping throughout our historic downtown
🌮 Delicious eats from local food trucks and downtown restaurants
🌶️ Sanctioned Tolbert Chili Cookoff
🎠 Family-friendly activities and kids' fun throughout the day
🎶 Live entertainment all day, with a concert series beginning at 4:00 PM (performer announcements coming soon!)

Concert Lineup is as follows:
4:00 pm - Local Performers
4:30 pm - Eric Fletcher the magician
4:50 pm - DreUno
5:00 pm - Dayton Ramsey
5:30 pm - Hillsboro Worship
6:00 pm - Sul Ross
6:30 pm - DJ Precyse
8:00 pm - Parker Ryan
9:15 pm - Tyce Delk

Whether you're searching for one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoying amazing food, cheering on your favorite chili team, or spending the day with family and friends, AutumnFest has something for everyone.

Admission is FREE, and everyone is invited to experience the charm, hospitality, and excitement of Historic Downtown Hillsboro during one of our biggest events of the year.

📍 Historic Downtown Hillsboro, Texas
🎟️ Free Admission
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly
🍂 All-Day Fall Fun

Mark your calendars and watch Hillsboro Texas Main Street for vendor spotlights, entertainment announcements, and exciting event updates as we count down to AutumnFest 2026!

10/02/2026

This Saturday, October 3rd 2026 in downtown in Hillsboro from 10 am to 10 pm. OKTOBERFEST by Ember Cigar Co is the community event that brings EVERYBODY out. Food and drinks, live music, vendors, festival street shopping, car show, games, b**r and.... YOU. If you have questions, please call Ember at 903-603-0743.
*** 4-8 pm car show
*** 5-10 pm live music
*** 10 am to 10 pm fun between Roadside America Museum and The Yard - Downtown Hillsboro, with the 5-10 pm concerts on our lawn.
Cars, community, and let the good times roll.

09/25/2026

8-11 pm Saturday night - the The Lazy River Band will be at the Yard. It's the weekend ya'll! Come spend it with us.

Upcoming Weekends to Have on Your Radar...
October 3rd: Oktoberfest at the Yard, Presented by Ember Cigar Co
October 10th: Autumnfest on the courthouse square, by Hillsboro Texas Main Street
October 17th: The 8tracks at the Yard 8-11 pm
October 24th: Ashmore at the Yard 8-11 pm
October 31st: Bowling Pin Wh***ey Halloween Night Performance 8-11 pm

Visiting the YARD for concerts - What you need to know
Picnic Tables are available for seating - first come, first serve.
You may bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets and coolers and enjoy the show.. BYOB is permitted, but you must be seated in the grassy area of the lawn, and not on public sidewalks.
There is a regular food truck in the outdoor space, and numerous bars and restaurants in walkable proximity for drinks, food, and restroom breaks.

The outdoor concerts are subject to weather, and are family friendly and safe occasions with both responsible adults and children in attendance. The weather is looking beautiful Saturday night!

To see visitor information for traveling and staying in Hillsboro, Texas, visit https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/ & check out our hotels, restaurants, shops, museums, murals, nightlife, events and interesting places. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at 254-582-2481.

09/22/2026

Who's ready for country and much cooler temperatures on the weekend? The Lazy River Band is making the drive from Cleburne, and visiting Hillsboro this Saturday. Bring your dance partner, and yer Ma too. We've got the fiddle player, and a spot that has your name on it.

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