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Annual Events & Festivals in Blanco, TX

No matter the season, Blanco offers an exciting calendar of festivals, live music, rodeos, artisan markets, holiday celebrations, and community events that capture the authentic spirit of the Texas Hill Country. From the nationally recognized Blanco Lavender Festival to monthly Market Days, historic dance hall concerts, Christmas celebrations, and classic Texas rodeos, there's always something happening just minutes from Blanco Riverside Getaway. Plan your visit around one of these signature events and experience the warm hospitality, local culture, and small-town charm that make Blanco one of the Hill Country's favorite destinations.

Annual Events in Blanco County, Texas

There's always something happening in Blanco County! From lavender and peaches to rodeos, live music, Texas fiddling and holiday lights, these annual events are great reasons to plan a getaway to the Texas Hill Country.

Event dates may vary from year to year. We recommend confirming exact dates with event organizers when planning your visit.

Market Days on the Blanco Square (3rd Saturday March to December)

Experience one of the Texas Hill Country's favorite small-town traditions at Blanco Market Day, a vibrant monthly outdoor market held on the grounds of the historic Old Blanco County Courthouse in downtown Blanco.

(830) 833-2211
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Real Ale Anniversary Party (April)

Celebrate another year of Blanco's own Real Ale Brewing Company with live music, food, special beer releases, and festivities at the brewery.

Blanco Lavender Festival (First Weekend in June)

Celebrate the beauty, fragrance, and charm of the Texas Hill Country at the annual Blanco Lavender Festival, one of Central Texas' signature events. Held each June in historic downtown Blanco, this award-winning festival honors the region's lavender-growing heritage with three days of live music, artisan markets, educational demonstrations, local food, Texas wines, craft beer, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can browse hundreds of handcrafted lavender products, enjoy chef demonstrations and gardening presentations, and tour nearby lavender fields in full bloom.

(830) 833-5101
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Blanco County Fair & Rodeo (August)

Experience a true Texas tradition at the annual Blanco County Fair & Rodeo, one of the oldest and most celebrated county fairs in the Texas Hill Country. Held each August at the Blanco County Fairgrounds in nearby Johnson City, just a short drive from Blanco, this family-friendly event has been honoring the region's rich ranching and agricultural heritage since 1930.

(830) 868-7557
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Blanco County Christmas Festival (December)

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Blanco County Christmas Festival & Courthouse Lighting, one of the Texas Hill Country's most cherished holiday traditions. Held each year in historic downtown Blanco, this festive celebration transforms the Old Blanco County Courthouse and surrounding town square into a sparkling winter wonderland.

(830) 833-5101
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Real Ale 5K Beer Run (December)

Held at Real Ale Brewing Co. in Blanco, Texas, the Real Ale 5K Beer Run combines a scenic Hill Country race with post-run craft beer, food trucks, finisher glasses, awards, and a fun brewery setting. The event benefits Friends of Blanco State Park and is a popular stop in the Texas 5K 6-Pack Beer Challenge.

December 5, 2026, with an 8:00 AM start
2250 US-281, Blanco, TX 78606

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