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The Blanco Buggy Barn was honored with a First Place Most Authentic Plaque in the 2015 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Western Heritage Day Parade. This was the second appearance in this parade and the second time to win first place.
It was a cold windy morning as the many volunteers and riders loaded wagons and horses to head south to San Antonio. There was excitement all around, especially from our honored guests, Jerry King, KKYX Radio and Mike Davis, Jordan Ford, who loaned a brand new Ford F250 to help pull the wagons to town. Another guest, long-time Radio and TV Personality Bruce Hathaway, sat proudly in his carriage as it passed the crowded grand seating on Houston Street as the parade route headed toward the Alamo. You almost felt like you were back in a time long ago, herding the longhorns across the open plains as these historic wagons passed you by. The professional wagon drivers, Llano Baumgartner, Kenneth and Dennis Moore, and Chilo Avila mastered the parade route.
The crowd was excited and clapped and hollered as we rode in front of them. Many were standing the entire time with eyes wide opened. The children lined up the sidewalks of Houston Street with mouths opened surprised to see these giant wagons. The Buggy Barn had not one, but two Hitch wagons (some call them the Budweiser wagon because of its shape and strength.) Of course, what’s a parade without the popular trolley wagon and a special Carriage.
Many guest riders enjoyed proudly riding on these vintage wheels. Many memories of the past came back, and new memories were created this day. A luncheon after the parade at the headquarters of the Rampage Ice Hockey team was provided as each exhausted participant glowed.
“It was worth all the work,” stated morning KKYX DJ Jerry King. “This is a unique business and the city of Blanco can be proud as it was recognized for its generous hospitality and warm friendship. I can’t wait til next year!”
And, the Buggy Barn is not done yet - four of the valuable historic wagons featured in several movies are now on location at the grounds of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. They are featured in a special western area for all to view. The show opens February 12 and runs through March 1st at the AT&T Center.
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