To urban Texans, outlaws and gunslingers may seem like things of folklore. But for the rural town of Hico, they are part of its history, and the legend of Billy the Kid is part of its soul. The story goes that Hico is the final hometown and burial site of William Henry Roberts, alias Billy the Kid, “Brushy” Bill Roberts, Willam Henry McCarty, Henry A. McCarty and William H. Bonney.

The Billy the Kid Museum of Hico, Texas proudly presents this first annual Billy The Kid “Old West Festival” celebrating the Life and Times of Billy the Kid. It is sure to be a memorable event.

Come on down or over and Celebrate the Legend and Learn the Truth of Billy’s history in this historic Texas town and more during our two-day festival. Attractions include gun fights, court proceedings, gunfighters taken to jail, living history encampments, contests for best impersonator, costumes, and mustache, live music and poetry by famous artists, a chuck wagon food vendor, and even a skit of Pancho Villa taking over City Hall!

Join us for our first annual festival which is guaranteed to be entertaining, educational, and just flat out fun. Come dressed as your best Billy the Kid, and you’ll fit right in!