After a hiatus in 2024 and then a cancellation announcement in November of that year, the Llano Earth Art Fest (LEAF) is making a triumphant return on March 28-30, 2025, at Grenwelge Park. Thanks to overwhelming community support, this year's festival - marking LEAF’s 10-year anniversary - will focus on a breathtaking international Nature Art Exhibition and the World Rock Stacking Championships.
In 2024, LEAF organizers made the strategic decision to pause the festival due to the anticipated influx of visitors for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Llano was directly in the path of totality, leading officials to prepare for significant crowds. Mayor Marion Bishop advised residents to "hunker down and stock up on food and supplies" in anticipation of heavy traffic and potential shortages.
Despite these preparations, partial cloud cover on the day of the eclipse led to fewer tourists than expected. While some areas experienced clear views, other parts of Central Texas faced weather challenges that impacted visibility.
