Blanco Bowling Club, 310 4th Street, Blanco, TX (2026)

Originally built, owned and operated by Roland and Viola Bindseil, it served as a cafe and 9 pin bowling alley. In 1965 the Bindseil's sold the business to C.A. and Florence Weeaks who continued the 17 year tradition of home cooked meals and weekly bowling. Then in 1967 a group of Blanco residents bought the Blanco Bowling Cafe and made it a club owned organization. Today the Blanco Bowling Club h

as more than 200 members. Nine pin bowling is an old German style of bowling that only exists in Texas. The Blanco Bowling Club is one of only eleven clubs in the state that is still in operation. The game of nine pin bowling is a bit different from the modern day ten pin. Each team has six members that bowl and a set of nine pins. They each get two rolls at the set of pins and the entire team bowls until all pins have been knocked down. If a bowler knocks down all nine pins that bowler has bowled a “Nine-Ringer” and is given a score of 9. If a bowler knocks down all the pins except for the “12-Pin”/”Redhead”, that bowler has bowled a “12-Ringer” and is given a score of 12. If a bowler takes a turn and does not knock down all pins then the next bowler gets a try. If that bowler knocks down the remaining pins, that bowler receives nine points for that shot, regardless of the number of pins knocked down to receive these nine points. If a bowler knocks down the remaining pins, except for the “12-Pin”/”Redhead”, that bowler receives 12 points for that shot regardless of the number of pins knocked down to receive those 12 points. If a bowler’s roll does not result in either “9” or “12” points, that bowler’s roll is given a “-“ (dash) or a “√” (check) which carries no point value. The one exception to this is the last ball rolled by the last bowler in the frame. This bowler will receive credit for the number of pins knocked down. For example, if the last bowler has rolled his second ball for this frame, and four pins remain standing (five pins knocked down), that bowler will receive credit for those five pins, regardless if that bowler knocked these five pins down or not. Each team bowls once per week three games that each consist of six frames. There are no automated pin setting machines made for nine pin bowling. Therefore "pin-setters" are usually the local youth. Their jobs includes sending the ball back to the bowler via the ball return, moving any knocked down pins into the pit and resetting the pins when necessary. The Blanco Bowling Club offers league bowling to members Monday through Thursdays. Bowling starts at 7 pm and the public is welcome to come watch. We also rent the lanes for private events on Saturday evenings. Please call for prices and reservations (no walk-ins accepted). 7 day notice is required on all reservations to allow us time to schedule a pin setter. We are always looking for new members. New member dues are $12.00 and must be paid at the time of application. Dues for each year following are only $7.00 per year. Members are not required to bowl. If you would like to bowl you can either join and existing team if they are in need of players or create your own team of 6. Bowling series length depends on the number of teams signed up for that series. If there are 18 teams the the series will last 18 weeks. For more information please call 830-833-4416 or
email [email protected]

06/08/2026

🎳 FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AT THE BLANCO BOWLING CLUB!

Join us Friday, June 12th for an evening of friendly competition, cold drinks, and community fun!

42 DOMINO TOURNAMENT
⏰ Starts at 6:00 PM
💲 $32 per team (2 players)
🍻 Entry fee includes 4 drink tokens per team

🎳 OPEN BOWLING
⏰ Starts at 6:45 PM
💲 $10 per person
💲 $60 per team (6 bowlers)

🎳 Want to reserve a lane for your team of six?
📱 Text Evann Ramsey at 830-554-0822

Whether you’re competing in dominoes or hitting the lanes, gather your friends and come enjoy a great night at the Historic Blanco Bowling Club!

📅 Friday, June 12
📍 Blanco Bowling Club

Good Times. Great People. Great Memories.

We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

🌿 Join us Saturday, June 6, 2026 during the Blanco Lavender Festival for the Historic Blanco Bowling Club Annual Blanco Lavender Festival Fundraiser! 🌿

Come enjoy delicious burgers, cold drinks, and convenient parking while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will go toward much-needed building improvements for our historic nine-pin bowling club, proudly serving the City of Blanco since 1948.

🎳 Stop by, grab a bite to eat, take a look around, and experience a unique piece of Blanco history and Hill Country tradition.

Thank you for helping us preserve the Historic Blanco Bowling Club for future generations! 💜

05/11/2026

🎳 COMMUNITY BOWLING NIGHT IS BACK! 🎳

Join us Friday Night, May 15, 2026 at the Blanco Bowling Club as we open our lanes up for community bowling! Come experience the fun of traditional Nine Pin Bowling — a true German tradition right here in Blanco!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Gather a team of 6 friends… or bring mom, dad, and the kids for a fun family night out!

💲 Rent a lane for only $60
➡️ Just $10 per person!

🎲 We will also be hosting a 42 Domino Tournament!

🕕 Doors Open — 6:00 PM
🎳 Bowling Practice — 6:45 PM
🎳 Bowling & 42 Dominos Begin — 7:00 PM

⚠️ Lanes MUST be reserved by Friday morning!

📞 Text or Call Evann Ramsey at 830-554-0822 to reserve your lane or register your 42 team.

Come enjoy good friends, great bowling, and strong community support at your local bowling club!

05/01/2026

🎳 This is a great video about our neighbors over at the Fischer Bowling Club — and it perfectly captures what 9-pin bowling is all about!

Even though this recording is a little older, it still rings true. Around here, 9-pin isn’t just a game… it’s tradition, community, and a whole lot of fun. In fact, it’s been a part of Texas culture for generations, especially in the Hill Country.

And like Joe says… 9-pin is like a virus — once you get it, you’re hooked! 😄

If you’ve ever bowled it, you know exactly what she means. And if you haven’t… well, just give it one night 😉

Shoutout to our fellow clubs keeping this tradition alive and strong! 💪🎳

Most folks have never heard of 9-pin bowling, but it's a style of bowling that originated in Europe, and found its way to central Texas.

The pins are set by hand. The score is kept on chalkboards. The communities in which its played in keep it alive.

This classic TCR story will teach you all you need to know, and give you a look inside the community of Fischer, Texas.

Hop in and see: https://youtu.be/oGh8kdf8jZk?si=FIxr7x2LGgu_VagE

04/21/2026

🎳 It's Annual Meeting time at Blanco Bowling Club & Cafe!

📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026

🎳 Open Bowling: 3–6 PM (30 or Bust + King & Queen competition!)

🍽️ Potluck Dinner: 6 PM — main course provided, please bring a covered side dish or dessert!

🗳️ Club Meeting & Board Voting to follow

🥩 NEW THIS YEAR: Darrell West's Famous Pork Butt Steaks — $20/steak (weight varies)

These steaks are TO-GO — each one is wrapped in foil so you can take it home and enjoy it whenever you like. No need to eat it at the event! Pre-ordering is required so Darrell can order the right amount of meat, and every purchase goes directly toward raising funds for the club.

Limited quantities — scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-order yours before they're gone!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HMThgY6mwP

Come for the bowling. Stay for the food. Be part of the future of Blanco Bowling Club! 🏆

04/13/2026

Junior Bowling Tournament 2026 ❤️🎳

Address

310 4th Street
Blanco, TX
78606

Website

https://www.blancobowlingclub.com/

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