AREA ATTRACTIONS

PEDERNALES STATE PARK

JOHNSON CITY ATTRACTIONS

PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK - Flowing over and around huge slabs of limestone, the Pedernales River can be turbulent but most often it is tranquil and a great place to relax and recharge. Come over for an afternoon swim or hike, or load up your gear for an overnight adventure. At Pedernales Falls State Park, you can camp, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, bird watch and ride horses. On the river, you can swim, wade, tube or fish. Look for local wildlife and plants at the bird blind and butterfly garden. 2585 Park Road 6026 | 830.868.7304 | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls

EXOTIC RESORT ZOO - Built from the ground up with a robust love for animals, Dennis Bacque, along with his wife, Marilyn, opened the gates of the Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City over a quarter of a century ago and still enjoy treating their guests to a Hill Country experience unlike any other today. Constantly expanding, the Exotic Resort Zoo has grown beyond an exotic animal park to become a family destination. “We’re expanding by leaps and bounds.” shared Bacque. “We have cabins to spend a weekend right in the middle of the park. There’s a fishing pond and the kangaroos are all there. We have two swimming pools, a playscape, cooking facilities and bonfires. With over 800 animals, there’s a lot to experience.” 235 Zoo Trail | 830.868.4357 | zooexotics.com

BLANCO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO - The Blanco County Fair & Rodeo Association is a 501(c) non-profit organization created in 1930 whose purpose is to promote the education of area residents, particularly youth, preserve and celebrate the area’s rich western and agriculture heritage for both current and future generations, and maintain the fairground’s facilities for other youth related entities. The 2022 dates for the Blanco County Fair and Rodeo are Wednesday, August 17 through Saturday, August 20. Events include a youth rodeo, team roping, lamb and goat show, queen contest, rodeo by Lester Meier Rodeo Company, Big Street Parade in downtown Johnson City, a dance, washer pitching and a 42 domino tournament. 619 US-281 | 210-862-2169 | bcfra.org

EXOTIC RESORT ZOO

PEC HOLIDAY LIGHTS - The Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) illuminates its Johnson City Headquarters every holiday season. More than 1.3 million LED bulbs are used to light up PEC’s campus during the holidays The lights are lit from Friday after Thanksgiving until the first Sunday in January. Photo by Elizabeth Sooter. 201 South Avenue F | 830.868.7155 | pec.coop/our-community

LIGHTS SPECTACULAR - Imagine a light display with over a million lights. And it’s so big, NASA reported seeing it from the International Space Station! Yes, that would be the Johnson City Lights Spectacular. Since 1989, Johnson City has transformed from a quaint hill country town into a sparkling Christmas wonderland. Originally, the festival served as a fundraiser for local clubs and organizations. Over the years, the festival has morphed into an event enjoyed by families from across the United States and beyond. You and your family can see this incredible lights display for free. The lights are lit from Friday after Thanksgiving until the first Sunday in January. Get to Johnson City, Texas early and definately before sundown. Visitors will want to park against the courthouse or around downtown streets in areas that allow parking. Carriage rides are available for a fee. Photo by Deborah van Tellingen. 100 East Main Street | 830.998-8986 | lightsspectacular.com PEC HOLIDAY LIGHTS

213 Hwy 281, Suite G, Johnson City, TX 78636 | 512.748.4694 or 512.738.9054

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Come, kick back and enjoy:

•100% wine from Texas fruit since 1997 vintage •Open daily for tasting •Knowledgeable and friendly staff •Beautiful patio, also picnic tables under the trees

Open Monday – Thursday 11am to 5pm, Friday & Saturday 11am to 5:30pm, Sunday noon to 5pm 830-868-2321 | 878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City

1 mile east of Johnson City on road to Pedernales Falls www.texashillsvineyard.com

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