Rodeo Details and Highlights
August 13-15, 2026 – Blanco County FairgroundsÂ
Thursday, August 13
3:30pm Fairground GATES OPEN
3:30pm Books open for Youth Rodeo
5:00pm Youth Rodeo
6:30pm Appreciation Dinner for Sponsors & Volunteers
7:30pm Books Open for County Team Roping
Friday, August 14Â
3:00pm – 4:00pm Books Open for Jr. Lamb & Goat ShowÂ
4:00pm Fairground GATES OPEN
4:00pm Wine Festival
5:00pm Jr. Goat Showmanship Begin inside Show Barn                      Â
5:00pm Jr. Lamb Showmanship Begin inside Show BarnÂ
** Goat Show & Lamb Show held simultaneously **
6:00pm Books Open for Goat Roping
6:30pm Goat Roping Begins
7:00pm Queen’s Contest
8:00pm RODEO by Lester Meier Rodeo Company
9:00pm – 12:00am Rodeo Dance featuring Jesse Stratton Band
Saturday, August 15
10:00am Big Street Parade – downtown Johnson CityÂ
11:00am Fairground GATES OPEN
12:30pm Books Open Washer Pitching
1:00pm Washer Pitching Contest Â
1:30pm Books open for 42 Domino Tournament
2:00pm 42 Domino Tournament Begins
7:00pm Queen’s Coronation
8:00pm RODEO by Lester Meier Rodeo Company
9:00pm-1:00am Rodeo Dance featuring Britt Ballenger Band
Join Us for the 95th Annual Blanco County Fair and RodeoÂ
Come out for a weekend of roping, riding, celebrating, and more at the 95th Annual Blanco County Fair and Rodeo. The three-day event (August 13 – 15, 2026) will be packed with opportunities to watch exciting rodeo action, cheer on young talents, and celebrate our community’s farming and ranching heritage.Â
The rodeo weekend begins on Thursdays features an array of family-friendly activities, including rodeo competitions led by the Lester Meier Rodeo Company, goat roping, washers and 42 tournaments, the queen’s contest, and live music and dancing to conclude Friday and Saturday night. Â Â
Spend the full weekend in town and supplement your rodeo activities with our oustanding local wines and beers, restaurant options, and a stay at a local short-term rental so you can enjoy the entire rodeo weekend in and around Johnson City.Â
Make the Most of Your Rodeo Weekend
While you’re in town for the Blanco County Rodeo, make sure you’re able to explore everything else Johnson City has to offer. Add some delicious meals around town to your agenda. Sample local beers and wine. And, explore our amazing state parks and museums. Take a look at all your options to fill your weekend, whether you want to learn, be active, or just relax.Â
Spend the Weekend in Johnson City
Make sure you can enjoy the full day in Johnson City from morning coffee to roping and racing to the last song of the rodeo dances. With a short-term rental in Johnson City, you’ll be able to explore from sun up to sundown as you enjoy all the rodeo action.Â
Find More to Explore and Admire in the Texas Hill Country
Come for the wildflowers. Stay for the great food, fun, views and more. Read our guides to Johnson City to get more insight and ideas on the perfect ways to spend your days (and nights!) in the Texas Hill Country.Â
“Had a wonderful time. Not on a grand scale like the state fair but quaint and friendly. The rodeo was exciting. Fun moments. There was even a pageant for county Queen.”
