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Dance Hall to Dance Hall: Gruene Hall Hosts Benefit for Crider’s in Hunt, Texas

100% of Sunday’s Profits to Support Historic Hill Country Venue Damaged by Flooding

Published Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:57am

Gruene, TX — This Sunday, July 20th, Texas’ oldest dance hall, Gruene Hall, is stepping up to support another iconic venue in need. In the spirit of community and tradition, Gruene Hall will host a full day of live music and donate 100% of its profits to Crider’s Dancehall, a cherished Hill Country institution that recently suffered significant flood damage.

“Dance Hall to Dance Hall” is a benefit event rooted in solidarity and preservation. Crider’s, located in Hunt, TX, has been a beloved gathering place for over 100 years. Following devastating floodwaters that damaged the venue, Gruene Hall is inviting the community to come together, enjoy incredible live music, and help ensure Crider’s can keep its doors—and dance floor—open for generations to come.

 

Event Lineup – Sunday, July 20

Free live music all day long at Gruene Hall:

  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Oscar Ornelas (Full Band)
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Ryan Ross & Zach Blue (Acoustic)
  • 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | South Austin Moonlighters (Full Band)
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Ben McPeak (Acoustic)
  • 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Austin Gilliam (Full Band)

 

There’s no better way to spend a Sunday than dancing, listening to great Texas music, and supporting a worthy cause. Join us as we celebrate community, music, and the legacy of Texas dance halls.

 

This event is just one of several charitable efforts across the Molak Corporation family of businesses, with other properties planning their own giveback initiatives in the coming weeks. More details will be announced soon.

 

To learn more about Crider’s and their recovery efforts, visit:
cridersrandd.com or facebook.com/CridersHunt.Tx