Dining + Live Music Around Cedar Creek Lake
Fall nights at the lake carry their own rhythm. Here are the spots that keep the music playing through the season.
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Cedar Creek Plowboys Club
At Cedar Creek Plowboys Club, you’ll find bold Cajun dishes, live music, and a dance floor that stays busy all night.
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Cedar Creek’s largest patio bar with live music, karaoke, and lake life energy.
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Figs Backyard
A casual gathering place where BBQ, a crackling firepit, and live music bring neighbors together at the lake.
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Mabank Truck Yards
An outdoor hangout where families, friends, and pets gather for live music and food truck favorites.
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The Dock
A neighborhood favorite where live music on the patio brings locals back week after week.
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The Whistlestop
With its mix of hearty plates, cocktails, and a packed music calendar, it’s become one of the lake’s true gathering places.
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Tia Janita's Fish Camp
A go-to for families who love bold flavors and live music. The atmosphere is always lively, with bands that turn dinner into a family outing.
Worth the Drive: Some nights call for venturing a little farther.
Just beyond Cedar Creek Lake, you’ll find spots that locals consider destination-worthy.
Right on the Canton square, Native Son delivers a menu rooted in family recipes with a modern edge — oysters, mussels, salmon, and plenty of fresh, healthy options alongside East Texas comfort favorites.
Together with a lively bar, weekend music, and Canton Friday night football on the screen, it creates a true community gathering place where everybody knows your name.
Ready to plan your night out?
Here’s the running list of live music across Cedar Creek Lake — updated weekly so you never miss a show.
Plan Your Perfect Night at the Lake
Check out our Restaurants page to find the perfect dinner spot before the show—or browse Events & Music for what’s happening this weekend.
Still Planning? Locals Ask Us This All the Time.
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We update our Events & Music calendar weekly with what’s hot, who’s playing where, and where the locals are headed. You can also follow your favorite spots on Facebook for late adds and pop-up shows.
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Vernon’s Lakeside is your best bet. Pull up to the dock, grab a table, and listen to live music on Friday or Saturday nights, right by the water.
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They do! The Mabank Food Truck Yard often hosts live music on Friday nights. Check out their latest lineup on Facebook ›