The old west in still thriving in Blanco County. Western Heritage Days celebrates a way of life that folks here still hold dear. |
Horses and drivers were available for those that wanted a ride. |
10 chuck wagons prepared food for 400 hungry guests. All the food was prepared using traditional methods that one would have seen being used in the late 1800's to mid 1900's. |
Many of the chuck wagons still had much of their original trimmings and paint. |
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Each team had their own flare for decorating their area. |
Some even hung up their laundry! |
Checking on the peach cobbler. |
A cooks pantry |
Water was carried in wooden barrels. |
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Listening to her husband spin a yarn. |
This wagon was built in the 1880's and still had the original paint, brakes and wheels! |
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Making sourdough biscuits. |
Cowboys wash stand |
Bed roll and saddle near a tent. |
Take your boots off and rest a bit. |
Folks gather around as this cook tells a humorous story. |
Singers and poets entertained guests from 1:00 PM till the evening dance inside a large barn. Artists and crafters had tables set up around the hall displaying their wares. |
