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Lights Spectacular

Nov. 25, 2022 through Jan. 8, 2023

As Featured in Southern Living Magazine!

The Johnson City Lights Spectacular
2022-2023 - is FINALLY here!   
Lights Spectacular Starts Friday Nov 25th!

Shop at Frosty's Market
Fri Nov 25th and Sat Nov 26th!
Located in the Blanco County Courthouse Parking Lot In The Historic Square!
​Local Vendors
Local Crafts
Local Art
Holiday & Home Decor
Local Treats and Eats!

Imagine a light display with over a million lights. And it's so big, NASA reported seeing it from the International Space Station! Yes, that would be the Johnson City Texas Lights Spectacular.

From November 25th to January 8th, you and your family can see this incredible lights display for free.  Some quick tips: 
  • Get to Johnson City Texas early - before sundown
  • Park against the courthouse or around downtown streets in areas that allow parking
  • Visit the Johnson City Visitor's Center early (during regular business hours) to get free maps, guides and info for the best wineries,  breweries,  distilleries, restaurants and places to stay overnight
Drone Footage of Lights Spectacular!
​Thank you Destin Drone Solutions
for providing this great video of our event.
www.DestinDroneSolutions.com
850-585-3734


For the Lights Spectacular website click here:
​ ​Lights Spectacular ~ Hill Country Style

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​The twinkliest town in the hill country
​celebrates its
33rd Annual Lights Spectacular. 
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For the last 33 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. 

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




​Carriage Rides ​will be available - Horse drawn trolley - $10.00/person
Mini Cinderella holds 2 adults - $25.00/person - Cinderella Carriage holds 6-8 adults - $25.00/person
Children 10 & under $15.00 - Vis-vis carriages - holds 4 adults - $20.00/person - Children under 5 Free.

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​Tractor Pulled Hayrides by donation
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Lighting of the Courthouse
November 25,2022 - 6:30ish

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Lighted Hooves & Wheels Parade
November 26, 2022 - 6:30 ish
Click here for Application

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Residential and Business
Decorating Contest Application 

Courthouse Handmade
​Ornament Sale
available on the weekends.

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Follow the Glow....

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The Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) will illuminate its Johnson City Headquarters with more than 1.3 million LED bulbs on PEC’s campus during the holidays. The lights will turn on Friday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m., and will shine from 6 p.m. to Midnight every night through Monday  Jan. 8.   
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​​The Grinch will be at
Memorial Park on
December 16th, 2022
from 6:00 until 9:00pm.


Living Story of Christmas at the
​First Methodist Church
December 2&3 and 9&10
6:30 to 8:30 presentation
on the half hour.

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Lamplight Tours of the Historic
​LBJ Boyhood Home starting
​November 26, December 3, 10, and 17.  6:00 to 9:00 pm

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​Science Mill Holiday Fun
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  • HOME
  • PLACES TO STAY & EVENT VENUES
  • EAT, DRINK, SCIENCE & ShOP
    • EAT & DRINK
    • Art, Culture and Science
    • SHOP
  • Market Days
  • Lights Spectacular
  • Local Events & Calendar
    • SAVOR the Hill Country
  • Chamber of Commerce, Jobs, Member Directory
    • Member Login
    • Business Directory
    • Job Listings
    • Member Benefits
    • Chamber Membership Fees
  • Visitor Center & Tourism
  • Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries