June 8, 2016 Issue

The Blanco Chamber of Commerce and the Lavender Festival Steering Committee is excited to present the 12th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival, this weekend, June 10th – 12th. This year’s festival is expected to be more exciting than ever. The 12th Annual Festival welcomes Lavender Lane Farms; a newly re-opened farm under new ownership will join Imagine Lavender Farm and Hill Country Lavender Farm to offer a total of three farms for touring during the festival.

The city is celebrating the Independence weekend this year in a big way! Beginning on Saturday morning, July 2nd, a parade from the Buggy Barn Museum through the Historical Square and back will kick off the weekend’s activities. After that, the Buggy Barn will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers to those attending.

Several Blanco High School Band Students Competed at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Competition on Sunday May 29th in Pflugerville, Tx. Blanco students ended up being awarded 18 Gold Division 1 Medals and 3 Division 2 Silver Medals. Percussion, Saxophone, and Clarinet Ensembles all received a Division 1 Rating for their performances.