Local Events 

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
4th of July Celebrate Independence ** Cancelled until 2021
Market Days ** July Cancelled
Blanco County Fair & Rodeo - Cancelled until 2021
Wild Game Dinner 
Pig Roast
Lights Spectacular **

Market Days ~ Every 4th weekend

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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
10-5 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 

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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 ~ November 29, 2019 - January 5, 2020

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The twinkliest town in the hill country celebrates its 28th annual Lights Spectacular. For the last 28 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. 

Lighting of the Courthouse 

The spectacular courthouse lighting ceremony and fireworks Friday, November, 24th 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 until New Year’s Day. ​
​• 11/28 Lighted Hooves & Wheels Parade 
• Living Story of Christmas at the First Methodist Church
• Lamplight tours of the historic LBJ boyhood home

Follow the Glow...

Follow the glow and explore Johnson City’s downtown merchants, art galleries and restaurants by foot or by carriage ride.
For more information or to book a hotel room, visit: 

LBJ 100 Bike Ride ~ April 4, 2020

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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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