The Uptown Blanco Art Center is now entering its third year of art education in Blanco. It opened in February 2008 as the second phase of the new Uptown Blanco project on Main Street. Over the past three years Uptown Blanco Arts and Entertainment also opened the Restaurant, the Courtyard and recently unveiled the beautiful new Ballroom with much more to come. Read More

The Blanco area was first settled in 1853 by Captain James Hughes Callahan, Eli Clemens Hinds, and their families. The pioneers built homes along the Blanco River and, in 1854, formed the Pittsburg Land Company with General John D. Pitts and others. When Blanco County was formed in 1858, about 120 acres of land left to the Land Company in Captain Callahan’s will was used to establish the city of Blanco for the county’s seat. The historic courthouse on the town square, the third courthouse b ... Read More

The Wildlife Viewing Station at the Blanco State Park is officially completed and open for use by park patrons and visitors. The completion of the structure was celebrated with a private dedication ceremony held on Monday, May 24. The structure has been dedicated to long-time Blanco resident Jean Evans. Jean is an avid birder and authored Birds of Blanco State Park - A Field Checklist, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department publication. The checklist was the result of a five-year study conducted ... Read More

As the Lavender Capital of Texas®, Blanco is proud to celebrate all things lavender during the 6th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival, June 11-13 in Blanco, Texas. Recognized as the Official Lavender Festival of Texas and an authorized Go Texan event, the Blanco Lavender Festival will include a Lavender Market held on the grounds of the Old Blanco Country Courthouse, lavender growing and lavender-infused cooking demonstrations, and tours of local lavender farms. The Lavender Market will be open f ... Read More

Each year on the third weekend in May, the beautiful Blanco State Park is transformed as the Blanco Classic Car Show bringing immaculately restored vehicles to the grassy banks of the Blanco River. As many as 200 restored cars and trucks are on view, including antique pre-1949 vehicles through 1959 and up, “muscle cars,” “Vettes,” Mustangs, modified/custom Chevys, original/restored trucks, pre-1958, 1959 and up British vehicles, MG’s, Triumphs, foreign cars, street rods, and special i ... Read More

Threshold, My Favorite Things, is a new antique and gift shop in Blanco. Owner and operator Tammy Schroeder, formerly from Houston, is familiar with the antique and gift business, having owned a shop in Sugar Land for several years. Her new shop has items in rustic décor as well as the “shabby chic” style. Read More

Blanco Pioneer Museum’s steering committee met Monday January 4th to plan the grand opening celebration of the Museum located on Pecan Street behind the Bowling Alley. The festive occasion will take place on Saturday afternoon, February 27, with story telling, music, cowboy food and a street dance. Chuck wagons, buggies and campfires will add to the old time western ambience. Read More

Visitors to Blanco State Park will soon be able to take advantage of a new structure for wildlife viewing and enjoyment. Construction will begin in February and should be completed by the end of March. The facility is designed for viewing and photographing birds and other wildlife and will also be used as on outdoor classroom by park personnel. Mary Alice Partain, Blanco State Park Interpretive Ranger, states the following: “This new structure will be a significant asset to the park. Read More