LOCAL EVENTS

The twinkliest town in the hill country celebrates its 31st annual Lights Spectacular For the last 31 years, Johnson City transforms itself from a slow-paced, presidential hometown nestled on the banks of the Pedernales River, into a bright beacon of light like a guiding star welcoming visitors with good old fashioned Christmas cheer. 

JOHNSON CITY, TEXAS Calendar of events 

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annual events

Johnson City Chamber of Commerce promotes and/or participates in the following events. 

• Blanco County Livestock Show
• Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
• Market Days 

• Blanco County Fair & Rodeo - Cancelled until 2021
• Wild Game Dinner - Cancelled until 2021
• Pig Roast
• Lights Spectacular ** 

market days  - every 4th weekend march THRU november

Located just off Main Street, March thru November, is a quaint little outdoor market adjacent to the Historic Courthouse square. Featuring art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and more! 

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND
The market is open Saturday & Sunday from approximately
10:00am - 5:00pm each day (weather permitting).

The market is located in City Park, which is adjacent to the courthouse square and surrounded by shops, art galleries and restaurants all within walking distance.  

BECOME A VENDOR
We welcome vendors!
Download a copy of our market days vendor app.
Vendors, please note the required vendor parking for the event. 

BLANCO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
​AUGUST 14 - 17

Join us for the annual Blanco County Fair & Rodeo! 

​EVENTS INCLUDE:​​

• Youth Rodeo
• County Team Roping
• Goat Roping
• Carnival
• Exhibit Hall showcase
• Jr. Lamb Show​​

• Jr. Meat Goat Show
• Queen's Contest
• Rodeo
• Dance
• Parade
• 42 Domino & Washer Pitching contest

For more information on the schedule or how to enter visit: www.bcfra.org/ ​

LIGHTS SPECTACULAR ~ IN THE TWINKLIEST TOWN IN THE HILL COUNTRY
NOVEMBER - JANUARY   
www.lightsspectacular.com and www.johnsoncitytexas.info/lights-spectacular.html

Johnson City transforms itself from a slow-paced, presidential hometown nestled on the banks of the Pedernales River, into a bright beacon of light like a guiding star welcoming visitors with good old fashioned Christmas cheer. ​

LIGHTING OF THE COURTHOUSE

The spectacular courthouse lighting ceremony  Friday, November, 27th kicks off the festival with more than a million lights which fill three city blocks including the Courthouse, City Park and Pedernales Electric Co-op headquarters. ​

FREE FAMILY FUN & PET FRIENDLY

The season-long celebration is family & pet-friendly with no admission and lasts through the first weekend in the New Year. 

FOLLOW THE GLOW

Follow the glow and explore Johnson City’s downtown merchants, art galleries and restaurants by foot or in your vehicle.
For more information or to book a hotel room, visit: www.lightsspectacular.com

lbj 100 bike ride * POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 *

Starting and ending on the famed LBJ Ranch, the routes take riders under majestic live oaks, past historical landmarks that figured prominently not only in the Johnson family history, but also in U.S. presidential history.  10, 30, 42 and 62 mile routes available.
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