Illustrative photo: barrel racing at Rodeo Austin, 2014. Carol M. Highsmith / The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Public-domain photograph. Photo source.
Archived event · August 13–15, 2026 · Blanco County Fairgrounds, Johnson City.
The Blanco County Fair and Rodeo celebrated its 95th annual gathering with three days of activities reflecting the area’s farming and ranching traditions.
The published program began Thursday with a youth rodeo. Friday brought livestock activities, a queen’s contest and an 8 p.m. rodeo presented by the Lester Meier Rodeo Company, followed by a dance featuring the Jesse Stratton Band.
Saturday’s downtown Johnson City parade was scheduled for 10 a.m. The day continued with fairground activities, a queen’s coronation, another 8 p.m. rodeo and a dance featuring the Britt Ballenger Band.
Visitors could make a weekend of the celebration by exploring Johnson City’s restaurants, shops and nearby attractions. This article records the 2026 program; future dates should be checked with the organizer.
Source: ExploreJCTX’s Blanco County Rodeo schedule.
Adapted from the January 2026 issue, with updated source information.