Entire Month of October: Wine Month Trail: The busiest time of year at the Texas Hill Country Wineries is of course harvest and crush…the busiest time of year for wine events across the state is October Texas Wine Month. We have always competed with the hundreds of events going on during October by making our Texas Wine Month Trail as fascinating and tempting as possible, thus making one choose. This year we are tailoring the Texas Wine Month Trail…which includes trimming down the price. Visit the Vineyards & Wineries in the Texas Hill Country. 872-216-9463, www.texaswinetrail.com
Thursday - Saturday, October 4, 5 & 6 [to be confirmed]: FALL EMS Garage Sale: EMS Building in Johnson City Thursday: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department, North Blanco County EMS and Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. Clean out your unused stuff in advance and donate to ESA. This is a monstrous sale with all kinds of unique treasures you can't miss. Located at the EMS Station on Bill Watson Drive (take entrance into the Super S and turn left at the back. Can't miss it!). Free admission. www.NorthBlancoCountyEMS.org & www.jcvfd.org.
Saturday, October 6: Fall Lavender Trail - M & J Lavender Farm Come and visit us as well as other lavender farms in the Johnson City area. We will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Mitchell will be giving a lavender distillation demonstration around noon. Web: www.mjlavenderfarm.com
Saturday, October 6: 13th Annual Wild Game Dinner and Fundraiser: Annual Wild Game Dinner fundraiser held the 1st Saturday in October at the Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City. $15 ticket includes your meal, dance and door prize chance. Evening includes 50+ raffle items valued at over $13,000, huge silent auction, and live auction with 6 guns and great hunting trips. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and continues through midnight. Raffle includes: rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment, camping & outdoor equipment and much more – you do not have to be present to win. Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Live Auction! Music by [TBA]. Sponsored by the Sale Committee in support of Blanco County Youth Livestock Show – call (830) 833-5335, emailBlancoWildGameDinner@yahoo.com , or visit our Facebook Page for more information, to purchase raffle tickets or donate a silent auction item.
Sunday, October 7: Good Shepherd Catholic Church Mexican Dinner and Raffle: Enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner including homemade cheese enchiladas, beef taco, tamale, rice, beans, tortilla, homemade salsa, dessert and iced tea. Serving will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church at 285 281 Loop Road, Johnson City. To go plates will be available. Price: By Donation. Good Shepherd will also host a raffle; tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Raffle prizes TBA. www.goodshepherdjctx.org
Friday - Sunday, October 12, 13, & 14 [dates & details to be confirmed]: 20th Annual Johnson City Pig Roast: Proceeds to benefit the Cherokee Home for Children. – Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Poker Run, Bike Show, free camping, BBQ on Saturday, bands Friday and Saturday night and more. $25 per person, 6 and under free. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit their website at www.jcpigroast.org or call Horst for vendor info @ (830) 868-7614, Lisa for band info @ (830) 868-7693 or Sandie @ (512) 556-5579 or sandieandbob@sbcglobal.net. Special appearances by the following bands (TBA)
Recurring Monthly Events
Every Tuesday: Dominoes at the First United Methodist Church
Dominoes played at 10 a.m.
at the First United Methodist Church. All are welcome.
Every Wednesday Evening: Miller Creek RV Resort
Miller Creek RV Resort hosts a $3 home cooked meal at 6:30 p.m. in the Rec Hall (bring your own drink of choice).
Every Thursday: Silver K Cafe — Estrella Sol Patch & Friends
Starlight Room at the Silver K Cafe in Johnson City, from 7 p.m. - 9 or 9:30 p.m. featuring Texas Music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer. Seating for "A Little Bit of Homestyle, Comfort & Bistro" at the Silver K in our Star Light Room will commence at 5 p.m.. A real relaxing, enjoyable evening with OUTSTANDING food. No Cover Charge! Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com
Every Thursday - Sunday: Downtown Entertainment & Dining at the Friendly Bar Bistro!
Scheduled live entertainment every Thursday through Sunday. Sunday features the Hill Country Pickers. Chef Ed Thompson's gourmet dinning is a treat. Every Thursday is "Pasta Bar Night", with scrumptious featured menu selections on Friday and Saturday, and a home style buffet on Sundays. Monthly Art Exhibit. See entertainment and menu details at www.FriendlyBarBistro.com. Located at 106 N Nugent Ave (next to the Courthouse Square). 830-868-2182.
Every Weekend: Downtown Entertainment & Dining at Pecan Street Brewing
Enjoy good food, hand-crafted beers and live music on weekends. See entertainment and menu details at www.PecanStreetBrewing.com. Located at 106 E. Pecan Drive (across from the Courthouse Square). 830-868-2500.
1st Tuesday: Johnson City Writes
If you would like to enjoy sharing the creative experience of writing, join us at the Johnson City Library, each month at 9:30am. We'll have some fun, and it's free. For further info, contact Bambi Haley @ 830-868-9269 Web: www.jclibrarysite.org
2nd Tuesday: JC Chamber of Commerce Meeting
6:00 pm - Location to be announced. Call the Chamber for more info: 830-868-7684.
2nd Thursday: Johnson City Garden Club Craft Day
2 p.m. Contact Joycelyn Carter at 830-868-7010 for location.
2nd Saturday: AJs Pizza JAM - Live Music
Starting at 7:00 p.m. Join us at our outdoor music stage. Music by local artists, popcorn, pizza and fun for the entire family! 830-868-2404 www.AJsPizzaShoppe.com
2nd Sunday: TASTE Wine+Art
ART WINE & LIVE MUSIC. TASTE Wine +Art, 213 N. Nugent, Johnson City, across from the courthouse. Join us Noon - 3 p.m. Visit www.TASTEwineArt.com for more information.
3rd Friday: Classic Car Cruise-In at Pecan Street Brewing
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Drivers of classic, collector, antique or hotrod, cars or truck who arrive by 7 p.m. are eligible for door PRIZES. Come out and see the cars and explore the galleries, shops & restaurants in Johnson City while here! See more details at www.PecanStreetBrewing.com. Located at 106 E. Pecan Drive (across from the Courthouse Square). 830-868-2500.
3rd Saturday: Suzy Q's Third Saturday Sale
Special items are selected to be 10%, 15%, and even 50% off. Maybe this time it is one of those items that you had in mind! Call Suzy Q's for more information: 830-868-2919. web: www.suzyqs.net
4th Tuesday: Johnson City Library - Civil War Roundtable
Do you have an interest in the Civil War? Are you a Civil War collector? Do you like to read about or watch Civil War videos? One way to peak your enthusiasm is to participate in a Civil War Roundtable with other like-minded individuals. 7pm @ The Johnson City Library. Web: www.jclibrarysite.org
4th Tuesday: Alzheimer's Association - San Marcos
Noon - 1:15 in San Marco. Email HERE or call 800.367.2132 to sign up.
Last Saturday: Art Walk at the Galleries on Nugent:
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