Events in Blanco

Every year, thousands of people from across the state of Texas flock to Blanco for its fun and family friendly events, including a classic car show and a chili cook-off. One of the main events in Blanco is the Blanco Lavender Festival, a celebration of the aromatic plant and the area farms that grow them. An annual three-day Western heritage festival, a notable event in the Texas Hill Country, offers a great opportunity for some cowboy-themed fun.

April

Wild Woman Weekend
Pack your bags for the ultimate "gal-pal" road trip to the Wild Woman Weekend in Blanco. The event kicks off when the "chick" market opens in downtown Blanco, which is then followed by an outdoor showing of a "chick flick" at Blanco's courthouse. Numerous other activieis, such as a 5k and 10k run, wine and beer tasting, and a girl's casino night, make up the rest of the three-day festival.
Downtown Blanco
Blanco, TX 78606

June

Blanco Lavender Festival
The middle of June is the height of lavender season in the Hill Country and is celebrated with the Blanco Lavender Festival. This event includes a market in the Blanco town square where you can purchase handmade lavender-related goods and free admission to the two farms nearby – Hill Country Lavender and Imagine Lavender Farm.
312 Pecan Street
Blanco, TX 78606

November

Blanco Western Showcase
The Blanco Western Showcase is a three-day festival that includes live music performances, buggy rides, museum tours, and blacksmith demonstrations. Visitors can also attend a Saturday night street dance and a cowboy church on Sunday morning.
Early November             
1915 Highway 281
Blanco, TX 78606