The annual Real Ale Ride, one of Bicycle Sport Shop’s most popular events, rolls through the scenic hills of Blanco on Saturday, May 18, 2013. It’s a ride for cyclists of all levels, with distances of 15, 30, 50, 65 and 85 miles. Routes are fully supported with rest stops that provide water and nutritional snacks for participants along the way, as well as “SAG” vehicles to help cyclists with mechanical issues or those who need help getting back to the finish line. Read More

There could never be a better time to visit the Hill Country. Wildflowers are blooming, creating “oceans” of bluebonnets and wild verbena, and Blanco is putting a lavender polish on the town in preparation for the 9th Annual Lavender Festival in June. Give Mom something beautiful for Mother’s Day...Give her the Hill Country! A change of pace and a little pampering is appreciated by almost everyone, but most especially Moms. Read More

If you are looking for spring time fun, Blanco is your destination. Located in the heart of the hill country, there are plenty of opportunities for weekend get-a ways, wild flowers, gazing at the stars or simply having a relaxing evening. Even with the low rainfall this year, April is the perfect month to take a drive out to Blanco. Read More

Blanco, nestled deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country is the perfect place to get away! The slower pace of a small town can be an excellent way to refresh yourself and get a little more time out of your weekend. Blanco is a small town, but there are big things happening. February begins with the Blanco State Park welcoming the Buffalo Soldiers. Read More

The New Year always holds such a measure of promise and hope. As people consider their New Year’s resolutions, included on the list for many will be to spend more time with their loved ones and to give themselves more personal time. The start of the New Year is a time of renewing ourselves, and Blanco is the perfect place to take that time. Read More

Start the New Year off right by visiting Blanco State Park for a nature hike and a fascinating look at birds of prey. Begin with a one-mile hike along the Caswell Nature Trail, taking time to discuss plants and animals along the way. This is a part of Texas Parks and Wildlife's statewide effort to show that life's better outside! Read More

This year’s concert is a delicate, exquisite program taken from highlight moments in the musical life of Director Vickie Pautz. The Choir convenes in September and performs the first weekend of December -- Friday, December 7, at 8pm in Johnson City at the Church of the Hills and Sunday, December 9, at 7:30pm in Blanco at the Baptist Church. At this stage in practice while the choir is still learning the music, they are also perfecting the sound, both vocally and textually, to project the mea ... Read More

“Christmas is a-coming, the goose is getting fat,” and Keep Blanco Beautiful is preparing for the celebration! Plans are underway for the Best Christmas Spectacular Ever! Lights are going up in Bindseil Park on the Blanco Square. Stars and trees, reindeer and camels, candy canes and candles (oh my!) are being refurbished thanks to the hard work of volunteers. Read More

“Christmas is a-coming, the goose is getting fat,” and Keep Blanco Beautiful is preparing for the celebration! Plans are underway for the Best Christmas Spectacular Ever! Lights are going up in Bindseil Park on the Blanco Square. Stars and trees, reindeer and camels, candy canes and candles (oh my!) are being refurbished thanks to the hard work of volunteers. Read More

This year’s concert is a delicate, exquisite program taken from highlight moments in the musical life of Director Vickie Pautz. The Choir convenes in September and performs the first weekend of December -- Friday, December 7, at 8pm in Johnson City at the Church of the Hills and Sunday, December 9, at 7:30pm in Blanco at the Baptist Church. Read More