John T. Floore Country Store, Dance hall and music venue in Helotes, Texas.
John T. Floore Country Store is a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Helotes, Bexar County, Texas, that operates as a music and dance venue. It has an indoor section for smaller shows and a large open-air area with a stage and seating for bigger events.
The building opened in 1942 as a general store serving travelers on the road between San Antonio and Bandera. Over time, the owner began booking local musicians, and the store gradually shifted into one of the best-known music spots in South Texas.
Willie Nelson played here early in his career, and the place became closely associated with the sound now known as outlaw country. Visitors today can still feel that connection, especially during outdoor shows under the Texas sky.
The venue sits in Helotes, close to the western edge of San Antonio, and is best reached by car. For popular shows in the outdoor area, arriving early makes it easier to find a good spot.
The outdoor grounds can reportedly hold several thousand people at once, making it one of the larger open-air spots of its kind in Texas. At the same time, the interior has kept much of the feel of an old store, with original details still visible.
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