“Waiting for Guffman” was filmed primarily in the small town of Lockhart, Texas, which stands in for the fictional Blaine, Missouri, with some additional scenes shot in Los Angeles.

Main filming location

  • The movie was shot almost entirely in Lockhart, Texas, about 30 miles south of Austin.
  • Lockhart’s downtown, courthouse square, silos, and surrounding streets were used as Blaine’s town center, theater, museum, homes, and local businesses.

Other shooting locations

  • A smaller portion of the film was shot in Los Angeles.
  • Notably, the scenes in Corky St. Clair’s apartment were filmed in L.A., rather than in Texas.

Quick reference table

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Fictional place Real filming location Notes
Blaine, Missouri (town) Lockhart, Texas Downtown, silos, and main streets used for most exterior shots.
Blaine City Hall / Square Caldwell County Courthouse, Lockhart Courthouse and surrounding square appear repeatedly as the town center.
Corky St. Clair’s apartment Los Angeles, California Interior scenes shot separately from the Texas locations.
**TL;DR:** If you’re wondering “where was _Waiting for Guffman_ filmed,” the answer is: mostly in Lockhart, Texas, with select interior scenes done in Los Angeles.

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