Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center kicked off the holiday weekend with Fire in the Sky, sponsored by Carrie Issac, Friday, July 3. The show, which was free to attend and featured various vendors, food trucks and an onsite bar for attendees.
Dripping Springs, Wimberley celebrate America’s 250th birthday
- 07/08/2026 03:00 PM (update 07/08/2026 12:01 PM)

Dripping Springs residents George L., left, and Adelyne L., right, pose for a photo with their great-grandmother, Susan C., who is visiting from California for the Wimberley 4th of July parade.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
Community members gathered along Ranch Road 12 to watch the floats throughout Wimberley during the city’s annual parade.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The Marinelarena and Hernandez family pose for a photo prior to Wimberley’s 4th of July parade beginning.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
Wimberley’s parade featured many local organizations, such as the Wimberley VFW Post 6441, pictured.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office led the procession and performed tricks on motorcycles for viewers during the 4th of July parade in Wimberley.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The city of Wimberley staff had its own float in the Independence Day parade, from which candy was tossed to children on the sidelines.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
In celebration of Independence Day, Norm Crabill dresses up as the holiday’s unofficial food — a hot dog — for the city of Wimberley’s annual 4th of July Parade Friday, July 3.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The Wimberley festivities spanned three days, beginning with Wimberley's 80th Annual VFW Post 6441 Pro Open Rodeo, held Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Each night featured a fireworks show to end the evening.
Author: PHOTO BY LANCE WINTER
Bull riding was a highlight of Wimberley’s rodeo, with six performances Saturday night.
Author: PHOTO BY LANCE WINTER
Each evening of the Wimberley rodeo included saddle bronc performances by cowboys from all over Texas.
Author: PHOTO BY LANCE WINTER
Seventeen riders raced through the barrels in hopes of earning the fastest time Saturday night at Wimberley's 80th Annual VFW Post 6441 Pro Open Rodeo.
Author: PHOTO BY LANCE WINTER
Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center kicked off the holiday weekend with Fire in the Sky, sponsored by Carrie Issac, Friday, July 3. The show, which was free to attend and featured various vendors, food trucks and an onsite bar for attendees.
Author: PHOTO BY LANCE WINTER
Attendees dressed up in their most festive attire for the Fire in the Sky celebration in Dripping Springs.
Author: PHOTO BY LANCE WINTER


