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.
Lake Life Favorite: The Whistlestop
The Whistlestop has quickly become one of Cedar Creek Lake’s gathering places. It’s the kind of spot where neighbors meet up, enjoy a good meal, and stay for the music.
The fall calendar brings back familiar names like Tommi Jo, Caleb, and Eve’s Road — artists the community loves to hear again and again.
Pair the shows with hearty plates, well-made cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere, and you have the perfect setting for a date night, a girls’ night out, or a birthday dinner that turns into a night worth remembering.
Mark your calendar for September 25!
The Whistlestop kicks off Thursday night line dancing — bringing the lake together for a new weekday tradition.
More Live Music Around the Lake
Beyond The Whistlestop, live music fills patios, breweries, and some of Cedar Creek Lake’s favorite restaurants.
Each spot has its own rhythm — from craft beer and backyard stages to cocktails and big screens — all keeping the calendar full with local talent.
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Cedar Creek Brewery
Family-friendly with a pint in hand and music on the stage, it’s the lake’s easygoing Saturday night hangout.
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Elements by 456
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.
Are you planning a private party?
Book Top Shelf, is Cedar Creek’s favorite band that brings a high-energy mix of country, classic rock, and crowd favorites to the stage.
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 ›