 Photo from the 2002 wildflower season by Joe Lowery |
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Johnson City
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All events are scheduled well in advance. Please call to confirm prior to making travel arrangements.
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Johnson City Chamber of Commerce
803 Hwy. 281 S. " PO Box 254 " Johnson City, Texas 78636
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Hill Country Visitor Center or
July 2006
July 1: Red, White and Blues at Texas Hills Vineyardfrom 7 – 10 p.m.
July 4: July Fourth Spange-Dangle ** Date to be determined** A Star Spangled Celebration in Johnson City, Texas! The Parade around the Courthouse starts at 2 p.m. Then the fun moves to the Blanco County Fairgrounds with food, arts & crafts vendors, washer tournament, free fireworks and a dance at 9:30.
* Parade – 2 p.m. at Courthouse Square
* Washer Tournament – 4 p.m. (sign-up begins at 3:15 p.m.)
* FREE Fireworks Show – 9 p.m.
* Dance – Begins at 9:30 p.m., Tickets are $10 each (Entertainers to be determined)
* BYOB – cooler charge will be $10 small and $15 medium
July TBA: Texas County Cleanup (Blanco County Fairgrounds) **Date to be determined**
July 29 - 30: Arts Encounters 2006 Series - The Benini Foundation Last weekend of each month. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Visit www.ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com for more information.
August 2006
August 18, 19 & 20: Harvest Wine Trail (Texas Hills Vineyard)
August 17, 18, & 19: Blanco County Fair and Rodeo and the return of the Big Carnival! *Vendors call Katy Odiorne
Thursday, August 17:
7:00 p.m. • Youth Rodeo - open to Blanco Co. School Students Only
County Roping - begins after Youth Rodeo
Friday, August 18:
7:00 p.m. • Jr. Lamb Show
7:00 p.m. • Queen's Contest
8:00 p.m. • Rodeo
8:30 p.m. • Rodeo Dance
Saturday, August 19:
10:00 a.m. • Big Street Parade
1:00 p.m. • Jr. Steer Show
1:00 p.m. • Washer Pitching Contest - registration 12:30 p.m. OPEN TO EVERYONE
7:00 p.m. • Queen's Coronation
8:00 p.m. • Rodeo
9:30 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. • Rodeo Dance
August 25, 26 & 27: Harvest Wine Trail (Texas Hills Vineyard)
August 26 - 27: Arts Encounters 2006 Series - The Benini Foundation Last weekend of each month. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Visit www.ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com for more information.
August 27: Commemorating Lyndon Johnson's Birthday: Wreathlaying and Free Ranch Tours - Family and friends of LBJ reminisce about our 36th president on his birthday. Lyndon B. Johnson Historical Park. www.nps.gov/lyjo for more information or call the public affairs office at , ext. 244.
September 2006
September 23 - 24: Arts Encounters 2006 Series - The Benini Foundation Last weekend of each month. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Visit www.ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com for more information.
October 2006
October Entire Month: Passport Event at the Texas Hills Vineyard – Kickoff begins on Friday, October 6th – 8th
October TBD: Annual Fall Festival *Contact Sherry Jenkins for Date and Vendor Information
October 5, 6 & 7: JCVFD and EMS City Wide Garage Sale, Sale opens Thursday afternoon 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
October 7: Wild Game Dinner,Blanco County Show Barn, 5:00 p.m. $10.00 donation includes Wild Game dinner & Door prize chance (children under 10 free). Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Live Auction! Music by TBA. Raffle includes: rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment, camping & outdoor equipment and much more – you do not have to be present to win. Sponsored by the Sale Committee in support of Blanco County Youth Livestock Show – call for more information, to purchase raffle tickets or donate a silent auction item.
October 13, 14, & 15: Pig Roast– Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Poker Run, Bike Show, free camping, BBQ on Saturday, bands Friday and Saturday night and more. Proceeds to benefit the Cherokee Home for Children. $25 per person, 6 and under free. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit their website at www.jcpigroast.org or call Sharon for vendor info @ , Lisa for band info @ or Sandie @ or .
October 28 - 29: Arts Encounters 2006 Series - The Benini Foundation Last weekend of each month. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Visit www.ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com for more information.
November 2006
November 4: Pleasant Hill Club Smorgasbord Event
November 11: Remembering The Moving Wall - A dedication to honor our nation's veterans. www.nps.gov/lyjo for more information or call the public affairs office at , ext. 244.
November 24: “Let There Be Lights”,6:30 p.m., Chuckwagon Food Court and Santa Arrives
November 24 – January 1: Lights Spectacular 100,000+ lights on the Courthouse! “Light Art Displays” featuring the 12 Days of Christmas. Christmas in the Park. One million lights twinkling in the trees around Pedernales Electric Coop’s Headquarters on Ave. F. Carriage rides available at the Courthouse. The Courthouse is open on Saturday and Sunday nights from 6-9 p.m. and will be selling ornaments and crafts from the Garden Club.
November 24 – January 1: Winter Wonderland Light Display Just north of Johnson City on Hwy. 281 N., look for the light display and signs. For more information visit www.winterwonderlanddisplay.com
November 25: Clickety Cloggers @ 5:30 p.m. Lights Spectacular Hooves and Wheels Parade at 6:30 p.m.Chuckwagon Food Court, pictures with Santa Claus, and much more…
November 25: Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home– Relive a 1920’s small town Christmas, www.nps.gov/lyjo for more information or call the public affairs office at , ext. 244.
November 25 - 26: Arts Encounters 2006 Series - The Benini Foundation Last weekend of each month. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Visit www.ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com for more information.
Step-On Guides available for Tour Groups (gift bags included)
Discount Group Lodging! (limited to week days and availability)
Call us at or email us for more information.
December 2006
November 25 thru January 1: Lights Spectacular100,000+ lights on the Courthouse! “Light Art Displays” featuring the 12 Days of Christmas and Christmas in the Park. One million lights twinkling in the trees around Pedernales Electric Coop’s Headquarters on Ave. F. Carriage rides available at the Courthouse. The Courthouse is open on Saturday and Sunday nights from 6 – 9 p.m. and will be selling ornaments and crafts from the Garden Club.
December 1, 2 & 3: Holiday Wine Trail(Texas Hills Vineyard)
December 2: Biker’s Toy Run celebrates its 23rd year! Starting at the Johnson City Courthouse at 9:00 a.m., the Bikers Toy Run heads to Fredericksburg.
December 2 & 16: Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home– Relive a 1920’s small town Christmas, www.nps.gov/lyjo for more information or call the public affairs office at , ext. 244.
December 9: A Timeless Christmas in Johnson City – Experience two Christmases in one — the 1860s Texas frontier and the 1920s small town celebrations, www.nps.gov/lyjo for more information or call the public affairs office at , ext. 244.
December 1, 2 and 8, 9: Live Nativity and Light Display– Just north of Johnson City on Hwy. 281 N., look for the light display and signs. For more information visit www.winterwonderlanddisplay.com
December 8, 9, & 10: Holiday Wine Trail (Texas Hills Vineyard)
December 8, 9th & 15, 16: 1st United Methodist Church Living Story of Christmas – Living Story of Christmas, performances every half hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. and last performance at 8:30 p.m. Free at the United Methodist Church on LBJ Drive. Tour buses welcome, call .
December 17: Christmas Tree Lighting and Evening Ranch Tours. Enjoy a Christmas on a German farm and view the holiday decorations on the LBJ Ranch. www.nps.gov/lyjo for more information or call the public affairs office at , ext. 244.