​Thank you Destin Drone Solutions
for providing this great video of our event.
www.DestinDroneSolutions.com
850-585-3734

2019 Sponsors are listed below and on
www.LightsSpectacular.com
Click on their post and be directed to their website.
Thank you to our Individual and Family Sponsors
Polk Ranch Holdings - McCombs Ranch - Laura McCarley - 
​Rowdy Flock Distillery - Sue Papin - Jerry & Janice Thompson -
Old Annex Office Solutions - KaPow Processing - Pod on the Pedernales -
​ Laura Cantu - DJJ Dozing & Welding


​Lights Spectacular ~ Hill Country Style

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​The twinkliest town in the hill country celebrates its
30th annual Lights Spectacular. 
​For the last 30 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. 
Free Family Fun & Pet-Friendly The season-long celebration is family & pet-friendly with no admission and lasts until January 5, 2020. ​​

For our neighbors in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas please contact:  FBGTours.com for transportation to Lights Spectacular
​830-998-8986


Horse drawn carriage rides are provided by the Buggy Barn Museum
$15.00/person, Children under 5 free.  Should a couple wish to ride alone $40.00.
Group rates are also available by contacting the Buggy Barn 830-833-5708
The carriage rides will be available Thursday through Sunday evenings.
Pick up on Avenue G between Pecan and 290.
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Tractor Pulled Hayrides
are available by donation.
Provided by the
​Johnson City Antique Tractor Club
Hours - 6:00 to 11:00 pm
​Pick up across from PEC Headquarters.

Lighting of the Courthouse

November 29, 2019
The spectacular courthouse lighting ceremony and fireworks Friday, November, 29th at 6:30 pm 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. ​​

Chuckwagon Food Court 

November 29 & 30, 2019 
During the opening weekend evenings, local social clubs and non-profit organizations operate special holiday food booths in the "Food Court" area on the Courthouse square. Traditional offerings at the booths include funnel cake, hamburgers, sausage on a stick, corn on the cob, fajitas, and my favorite, chili cheese fries (yummy!). This is a fund raising opportunity for local organizations (from Little League to Lions) to support their activities during the year. They start opening around 5 pm and make a great place to stop for dinner. ​

Lighted Hooves & Wheels Parade
​Application​

November 30, 2019
​The Lighted Hooves & Wheels parade begins at about 6:30 pm. You will see and hear an impressive and eclectic variety of floats and entries, with judges choosing the winners of prizes in each category.
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Click here for Residential - Business
Decorating Contest Application

Courthouse Handmade Ornament Sale

The Johnson City Garden Club
will be selling handmade ornaments in the Courthouse on 11/29, 30 & 12/1 as well as every weekend in December from 6-9:00 

LBJ Christmas in Johnson City
​Weekend dates will be posted shortly

 11/30 Christmas at the Boyhood home, 1920's style, lamplight tours 6-9pm,  200 Elm St., 
12/7 Christmas at the Boyhood home. 1920's style, lamplight tours 6-9pm, 200 Elm St.
 Christmas Through the Years in LBJ Country - on the grounds of President Johnson's Boyhood Home.  Live music by Bryan Anders, chuck wagon demonstration, children's Christmas crafts, 6-9pm, 200 Elm St.
12/13 - 6:30 on Courthouse Square
Stinson Show Choir from San Antonio
12/14 Christmas at the Boyhood Home, 1920's style, lamplight tours, 6-9pm, 200 Elm St. 
Family friendly and Free 
​ www.nps.gov/lyjo

Follow the Glow....

Explore Johnson City's downtown merchants, market days vendors, art galleries and restaurants by foot or by carriage ride. 
Residential and Business Decorating Contest Application

Living Story of Christmas at the First Methodist Church

The second and third weekends (Friday & Saturday) in December, the First United Methodist Church hosts a living nativity. The shows run every half hour from
​ 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Lamplight Tours of the Historic LBJ Boyhood Home

Please see the calendar  above for exact dates to enjoy the lamplight tours of the Boyhood Home.
 National park rangers will provide tours of this historic house and explain life in Johnson City before rural electrification. The LBJ Boyhood Home is located on Elm Street, one block south of Highway 290 ("Main Street" in Johnson City).
​Science Mill Holiday Fun
Explore the Science Mill and its dazzling exhibits before enjoying Lights Spectacular! With 50+ high-tech, high-touch exhibits and a 3D movie, all ages will enjoy this unique science museum housed in Johnson City’s historic 1880s mill. Plus pick up great gifts at the museum’s Science Store, with the largest selection of science-related toys and gifts in the Hill Country, and Dec. 26-28 check out special Physics of Flight activities!
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