Presented by Blanco County News & Johnson City Record Courier
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 Best of Blanco County awards and thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite people and places.
Best Art Gallery
Rainbird Art Gallery
Best Attraction
Blanco State Park
Best Live Music Venue
Twin Sisters Dance Hall
Best Local Artist
Hard Times Taxidermy
Best Local Band
Jesse Stratton Band
Best Local Event
Blanco Lavender Festival
Best Local Festival
Blanco Lavender Festival
Best Local Musician
Bobby Mack
Best Local Writer/Author
Ben Rehder
Best Museum
Buggy Barn Museum
Best Outdoor Event
Blanco Market Days
Best Auto Lube
Petersen Tire
Best Auto Repair Garage
Seymour's Garage
Best Mechanic
Robert Seymour
Seymour's Garage
Best Paint & Body Repair
Benson Body & Paint
Best Parts Store
NAPA Auto Parts
Best Tires - Dealer or Shop
Petersen Tire - Blanco
Best Accounting Firm
Elaine Drum
Best Bookkeeping & Tax Services
Diana Blackburn
Best Print Shop
Dash Customs Stitch & Print
Best Sign Shop
Dash Customs Stitch & Print
Best All-Around Bar
Old Ironhorse Saloon
Best Area Beer (Brewery)
Real Ale
Best Area Liquor (Distillery)
Andalusia Whiskey Company
Best Bartender
Tami Cooley
Old Ironhorse Saloon
Best Beer Selection
Real Ale
Best Liquor or Beer Store
Hill Country Liquor
Best Local Winery
Esperanza Winery
Best Margarita
Redbud Cafe
Best Vineyard or Winery Tour & Tasting
Esperanza Winery
Best Wine Selection
Esperanza Winery
Best Bakery & Baked Items
Deutsch Apple Bakery
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Old 300 BBQ
Best Breakfast Taco
Hacienda El Charro - Blanco
Best Dessert
Deutsch Apple Bakery
Best Dinner
The Ranch
Best Donuts
Main Street Donuts - Blanco
Best Fast Food
Chicken Express
Best Hamburger
Fat Boy Burgers
Best Ice Cream & Cold Treats
Oro Bianco
Best Mexican Restaurant
El Charro Hacienda - Blanco
Best Outdoor Patio
Josie's Kitchen
Best Pie
Deutsch Apple Bakery
Best Pizza
Blanco River Pizza
Best Sandwich
Redbud Cafe
Best Waiter, Waitress, Server
Mackz Coggins
Chess Club Cafe
Best Coach (BISD)
Bryan Wyatt
Best Coach (JCISD)
Heather Wilson
Best School Administrator (BISD)
Olga Campa
Best School Administrator (JCISD)
Amanda Haley
Best Teacher (BISD)
Jennifer Seales
Best Teacher (BISD)
Sarah Rubin
Blanco Elementary
Best Teacher (JCISD)
Cristy Haynes
Lyndon B. Johnson High School
Best Accountant
Elaine Drum
Best Insurance Agency
Blanco County Farm Bureau
Best Insurance Agent
Joan West
Brigham Insurance Agency
Best Mortgage Agent
Brandon Aly
Best Mortgage Company & Broker
Brandon Aly
Best Physical Therapist
Craig Neffendorf
Blanco Physical Therapy
Best Assisted Living Caregiver
Dakota Jade Mayfield
LBJ Medical Center
Best Assisted Living Facilities
LBJ Medical Center
Best Chiropractor
Emily Youngblood
Best Dental Hygienist
Allison Lawson
Blanco Dental Center
Best Dentist
Blanco Dental Center
Best Fitness Center
Gem of the Hills
Best Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Colton Clark
C Results Fitness
Best Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Colton Elrod
Best Massage Therapist
Elissa Barker
Relax in Blanco
Best Medical Clinic
Blanco Regional Clinic
Best Physician
John Weaver
Blanco Regional Clinic
Best Physician Assistant
Julie Wisdom
Blanco Regional Clinic
Best Spa
Relax in Blanco
Best Contractor
Steel Horse Constructors
Best Electrical Service & Repair
Clint West
Best Kitchen & Bath Remodeler
Property Medic
Best Lawn Care
Coles Lawn Service
Best Pest Control
Neill's Pest Control
Best Plumbing Company
Steve the Plumber
Best Roofer
Steel Horse Constructors
Best Septic & Septic Services
Dennis Moore
Best Tree Service
Sean Cole
Best City Employee (Blanco)
Laurie Cassidy
Best City Employee (Johnson City)
Whitney Walston
Best Funniest Man
Kenneth Moore
Best Funniest Woman
Heidi Savory
Best Local Best Dressed Man
Wes Murrah
Best Local Boss
Christine Bushong
Carriage Hills Ranch
Best Local Couple
Jon & Jan Brieger
Best Local First Responder
Brandy Broyles
Best Place to Dance
Twin Sisters
Best Place to Dance
Twin Sisters Dance Hall
Best Place to Work
Carriage Hills Ranch
Best Apartments
Chandler Place
Best Bed & Breakfast
Blanco Riverside Cottages
Best Campground
Blanco State Park
Best Hotel
Blanco Riverside Cottages
Best RV Park
Terraqueous RV Resort
Best Resort
Terraqueous RV Resort
Best Barber
Blanco Barber
Best Church
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
Best Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Liz on the Square
Best Funeral Home & Services
Crofts Crow Funeral Home
Best Hair Salon
Relax in Blanco
Best Hairdresser
Megan Fuchs
Relax in Blanco
Best Nail Salon
Relax in Blanco
Best Pet Grooming
Tractor Supply
Best Pet Supply
Tractor Supply
Best Veterinarian
Christina Behrends
Blanco Veterinary Clinic
Best Veterinarian Clinic
Blanco Veterinary Clinic
Best Veterinarian Technician
Cheyenne Hammack
Blanco Veterinary Clinic
Best Ranch Sales
Rodney Topper
Best Real Estate Agency
Topper Real Estate
Best Real Estate Agent Man
Matt Lewis
Anders Realty
Best Real Estate Title Company
Countywide Title
Best Bargain & Thrift Store
Blanco Good Samaritan
Best Boutique Store
Brieger Pottery
Best Garden Store/Nursery
Arnosky Family Farm & Market
Best Gift Shop
Blanco Floral & Gift Shop
Best Grocery Store
Lowe's Blanco
Best Hat Store
Herb's Hat Shop
Best Parade
Blanco Christmas Parade
Best Park
Blanco State Park
Best Pool Hall
Old Ironhorse Saloon
Best Swimming Pool/Water Park
Terraqueous RV Resort
Best Tours
Exotic Zoo
Best Place to Get Married
Carriage Hills Ranch
Best Wedding Florist
Blanco Floral
Best Wedding Florist
Blanco Floral & Gift Shop
Best Wedding Photographer
Capturing Kristi
Best Wedding Planner
Amy Peacock
Best Wedding Printing Shop
Dash Customs
Best Wedding Venue
Carriage Hills Ranch