--- title: Bob Wills Day Celebration | Live Music, Dance & BBQ | Hotel Turkey description: Join the celebration at Bob Wills Day in Turkey, Texas, featuring live music, dancing, and delicious food every last Saturday in April. 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[05 ABOUT HOTEL TURKEY](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/about-us?hsLang=en) [BOOK YOUR STAY](https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/7CECF4E5-D684-428F-B4B9-40BAA7BCB667/?NewSearch=1) [CONTACT US](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [BOB WILLS DAY](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/bob-wills-day?hsLang=en) 201 3rd St · Turkey, TX ![The Bob Wills Day crowd in Turkey, Texas](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/hero-crowd.jpg) # Bob Wills Day at Hotel Turkey Last Saturday in April. Turkey, Texas. A West Texas tradition since 1971. Get Tickets [Book Your Stay](https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/7CECF4E5-D684-428F-B4B9-40BAA7BCB667/?NewSearch=1) ![Bob Wills Day — Last Saturday in April](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/sign-bwd.png) ![](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/about/boot-sticker.png) All Hail ## The King of Western Swing Bob Wills grew up on a nearby farm, worked the local barber shop in Turkey in his early 20s, and claimed this town as his hometown. Turkey was more than happy to claim him back. In 1971, Turkey started hosting Bob Wills Day in his honor, and it's been held every last Saturday in April ever since. Thousands converge on Turkey for live music, barbecue, a parade, Western Swing dancing and a real good time. 50+ Years of Celebration 10,000–18,000 Visitors annually. Learn More ![Bob Wills](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/bob-wills.jpg) ![](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/tradition-bg.jpg) ## Part of the Tradition Since Day One ![Hotel Turkey guests](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/tradition-lodging.jpg) ### Official Festival Lodging Hotel Turkey has long been home base for the musicians and visitors who make the trip to Turkey every April. If you're coming for Bob Wills Day, this is where you want to be. ![Steak Night at Hotel Turkey](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/tradition-kickoff.jpg) ### Pre-Festival Kickoff Wednesday night marks the unofficial start of Bob Wills Week at Hotel Turkey. Steak Night, live music, and the first familiar faces of the weekend. ![Live music on the back patio](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/tradition-music.jpg) ### Year-Round Music Hub Bob Wills Day is one weekend. The music at Hotel Turkey runs all year. Live acts every Friday and Saturday night on the back patio — rain or shine. ![](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bwd/dining-strip.jpg) Dining ## Eat Well During Bob Wills Week Breakfast Breakfast served 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lunch & Dinner Lunch and dinner served 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. No steaks on Saturday. [Menu](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/eat/menus?hsLang=en) ![Hotel Turkey Estd 1927](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/rooms/estd-badge.png) ## Bob Wills Day Through the Years ![](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bar/gallery-1.jpg) ![](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bar/gallery-2.jpg) ![](https://hotelturkeytexas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/bar/gallery-3.jpg) ## Mark Your Calendar The music starts at sundown and the dancing goes until the last note fades into the West Texas night. 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