JOHNSON CITY, Texas —Visit our website at www.bcfra.org for more information. *Vendors call Katy Odiorne 830-868-7053

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JOHNSON CITY, Texas —Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival: The first weekend in October is always a treat for out-of–town visitors when local lavender farms open for a final fall stroll through the lavender fields. Each farm offers a special view of the Hill Country during one of the most beautiful times of the year.

Adding to this year’s festivities at the farms, plein-air artists will capture Lavender Landscapes at each of the farms. This special event will include artists painting at the farms on Friday and Saturday, a Saturday evening art stroll and preview of the silent auction of works created over those two days, an artist reception at noon on Sunday and the silent auction open until 4pm on Sunday. The silent auction will take place at Nugent Street art galleries and both galleries and businesses will have special hours and special showings this weekend. Finish off the evening at Blanco County’s 11th annual Wild Game Dinner at the Blanco County Fairgrounds.

For additional information, maps, individual farm activities and participants in this weekend’s events, go to www.lavender-landscapes.com or www.texashillcountrylavenderfestival.com.

Artist applications can also be found at this site. Don’t miss this opportunity to take home some of the most beautiful vistas in the Hill Country!

Event Co-Chairs: Susan Kirchman and Chelita Riley
Event Coordinator: Janey Rives

Contact Chelita Riley at 830-868-2806 or rileychelita@yahoo.com

Eleventh Annual Wild Game Dinner and Fundraiser
OCTOBER 2, 2010

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — Annual Wild Game Dinner fundraiser held the 1st Saturday in October at the Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City. $15 ticket includes your meal, dance and door prize chance. Evening includes 50+ raffle items valued at over $13,000, huge silent auction, and live auction with 6 guns and great hunting trips. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and continues through midnight. Raffle includes: rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment, camping & outdoor equipment and much more – you do not have to be present to win. Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Live Auction! Music by (TBA). Sponsored by the Sale Committee in support of Blanco County Youth Livestock Show – call (830) 833-5335 or email BlancoWildGameDinner@yahoo.com for more information, to purchase raffle tickets or donate a silent auction item. MORE INFO (10th Annual 2009 Review) »»

18th Annual Johnson City Pig Roast
OCTOBER 8-10, 2010

JOHNSON CITY, Texas —Hill Country Toy Run/Pig Roast: Proceeds to benefit the Cherokee Home for Children. –Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Poker Run, Bike Show, free camping, BBQ on Saturday, bands Friday and Saturday night and more. $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 Horst for vendor info @ (830) 868-7614, Lisa for band info @ (830) 868-7693 or Sandie @ (512) 556-5579 or sandieandbob@sbcglobal.net. Special appearances by the following bands (TBA)

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Starts Thanksgiving weekend and continues through January 1.

2010 ANNUAL EVENTS - Earlier in the Year!

Johnson City - Texas Men's State Chili Cook-off & Bar-B-Q Championship
MARCH 27, 2010 - Blanco County Fairgrounds

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — It's a Texas tradition!  At the Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. This Texas tradition is fun for the whole family. 2010 is the seventh consecutive year that this event has come to the banks of the Pedernales River in Johnson City. Cooking begins Friday evening. On Saturday vendors will offer treats and treasures from throughout the Hill Country, while the cooking continues. Activities include cow chip shuffle board and 42 domino tournaments. Admission is free. Come early to judge or just taste chili made by the best in Texas. Sponsored by CASI. DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM »» Read More & see some pictures »»

Johnson City Wildflower Days: A Celebration of Art, Wine and Wildflowers
APRIL 16-17, 2010

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — An all day affair with wildflower drives, vendor booths, plant sale, music, demonstrations and more. Check back closer to the date for more information.

Co-chairs; Cheryl Pratt (830-832-4690 cell or email cpratt@tstar.net) & Kay Pratt (830-832-9825 cell or email ktjune@tstar.net) Volunteers needed.

For More INFORMATION, Vendor Application Forms and Wildflower Maps CLICK HERE »»

JCVFD Annual Fish Fry & Raffle Fundraiser
MAY 8, 2010

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — Blanco County Fairgrounds from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. There will be plenty of food and free beer. There will also me many raffle items and both a live and silent auction. Support the local fire department by attending the fundraiser and bring lots of cash to fill the donation can! Call 830-868-7900 for additional information. www.jcvfd.org

Johnson City Antique Engine and Tractor Pull
JUNE 26, 2010

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — Now in it's 3rd Year! Starting at 9am. TRACTORS 1965 and back (Nebraska Test Book). All Engines Welcome. no Charge to Exhibitors. Food - Live Music - Vendors- Horse Shoes - Washer Pitchin - Kid's Tractor Pull. Admission: Adults - $5.00, Kids - $3.00, 12 and under - free. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place and Best in Show Plaques. Proceeds benefit Blanco County Fair Association. Information: 830-868-2809. For Vendor information contact Horst at 830-868-7614 or Robin at 830-868-2510.

Johnson City - 8th Annual July Fourth Spange-Dangle
Sunday, JULY 4, 2009

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — For generations, We The People of the United States of America have had freedoms that no other country has ever been able to match. For generations, men and women of our United States have fought and died for our country so that their and future generations would have a better way of life than what any other country can offer: Freedom. Freedom to voice and practice our way of life. With that in mind, Johnson City hosts a spectacular fireworks celebration every Fourth of July to remind us all that we have these freedoms we so dearly hold to our hearts. This annual celebration is called "Spange Dangle Fourth Of July Celebration". MORE INFORMATION »»

JOHNSON CITY TEXAS - IN THE NEWS

Bamberger Ranch wins land stewardship award
By PAMELA LeBLANC
Austin American-Statesman, JUNE 13, 2009

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — Standing on a hilltop on his Blanco County ranch, J. David Bamberger throws his arms in the air like a tent-revival preacher.

"Hallelujah!" he shouts to a group of visitors, mainly Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees who are touring the property and inspecting a series of low-stacked rock berms that snake around the ridgeline. The berms slow runoff and allow the land to soak up more water, all part of Bamberger's plan to capture as much of the rain that falls here as possible....

Vineyard Hopping, by Patricia Sharpe
TexasMonthly, JUNE 2009

Texas runneth over with wineries; more than 160 are scattered from the Panhandle to the Piney Woods. But for a doable weekend that blends good wine and well-run tasting rooms with wonderful scenery, side trips, varied shopping, and restaurants both fabulous and funky, the Hill Country is hard to beat. If you can squeeze in some time on Friday, head to Johnson City, fifty miles west of Austin. Wine barrels planted with geraniums direct you into Texas Hills Vineyard, where you belly up to a tasting bar for a nip of vintages like the 2007 Toro de Tejas, a Spanish-style wine. Continue west on U.S. 290 and stop at the Silver K Café, on your right, if you need a Coke or pimiento-cheese-sandwich break. READ THE REST OF THE STORY »»

Johnson City - one of the National Park Service's Presidential Towns on the "Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary."

Visit the National Park Service's on-line American Presidents Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary to learn more about the lives and contributions of American presidents and experience the places they knew during their lifetimes and that honor their memories.

The National Park Service is pleased to announce the launch of the new on-line Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary on the American Presidents. The itinerary is available on the National Park Service website at http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/presidents/index.html.

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