June 4-6 - Wichita Falls: RED RIVER RODEO - Bring the whole family to enjoy exciting
professional rodeo featuring bull riding, saddle bronc, bare-back, barrel racing, roping,
specialty acts and rodeo clowns. At the Mounted Patrol Arena on FM 369. (940) 592-2156.
June 4 – 27 – Plano:"Days of Wine & Roses" This is the unfiltered drama of a love triangle
between two people and booze. Cox Building Playhouse and Courtyard Theater in Plano.
June 5 – 20 – Mesquite: Mesquite Community Theater
June 12, 19, 26 and Julyy 10, 17, 24, 31 – Odessa: HOT SUMMER NIGHTS WITH COOL
MUSIC - From Texas Swing to bluegrass, oldies rock and roll to gospel, accordion to
historic folk music—a different musical journey every Friday night. Free admission. Noel
Heritage Park in downtown Odessa. Snacks available for purchase; no alcohol. Sponsored
by Odessa Council for Arts & Humanities and Main Street Odessa. (432) 337-1492.
www.odessaarts.org.
June 6 – Snook: SNOOK FEST - Join in the fun at Snook Fest’s multi-arts media, antique
farm equipment display, contests, children’s barnyard, Czech & country music all day,
BBQ & chili cook-off, foods & crafts. 9-5. City Park, 12 miles west of College Station, off
Loop 2155. (979) 272-3021.
June 6 – Houston: 20th ACCORDION KINGS & QUEENS FESTIVAL - Tejano and zydeco
squeeze-box greats perform in a special concert by Sunny Sauceda, Santiago Jimenez Jr.
and Cedryl and the Zydeco Trendsetters during the Texas Folklife Fest at Hermann Park’s
Miller Outdoor Theatre. (281) 373-3386. www.milleroutdoortheater.com or
www.texasfolklife.org.
June 9 – 27 – Clifton: Mike Irvin & Kathy Tate
June 9 - 28 – Fort Worth: Inaugural Season of Trinity Shakespeare Festival
June 9 – 21 – Dallas: "The Wizard of Oz" Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy,
Toto, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. Features breathtaking special effects,
dazzling choreography and classic songs. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First Ave.
June 9-13 – Snyder: WEST TEXAS WESTERN SWING FESTIVAL - Hear the “best of the
best” western swing musicians at this annual gathering, including Clyde Brewer & River
Road Boys, Bobby Flores, Eddie McAlvain, Jody Nix & Texas Cowboys, Playboys II, Wild
River Band, Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition, Kelly Spinks, Tony Booth, and more.
Scurry County Coliseum. (325) 573-3558, or fax (325) 573-9721.
June 10 - Aug 14 – Boerne: Summer Chuck Wagon Dinner Shows
June 10 – Dallas: Get Reel Movie Series: Kung Fu Panda Enjoy watching blockbuster
movies for free on the enormous screens at AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center in
Victory Park! Dallas 7:30 P.M.
Through Aug 6 - Nassau Bay: Open Doors Series: Summer 2009 Juried Exhibition
June 11 - 14, 18 - 21, 25 - 28 – Sherman: "Camelot"
June 11 - 13, 18 – 20 – Bryan: "Twelve Angry Men"
June 11 - 21 – Houston: "Swan Lake"
June 11 - 14, 18 - 20 – Kerrville "Little Women"
June 11 - 13, 19 - 20 – Abilene: "Leading Ladies"
June 11 - 13, 18 - 20 – Abilene: "The Fantasticks" Dinner Theatre
June 11 – 14 – Athens: TPEA Yellow Rose Classic
June 12 - 14, 19 – 21 – Bryan: "The Producers"
June 12 - 14, 26 - 27 – Stephenville: Chicken House Flea Market
June 12 - 21 – Garland: "The Sound of Music!"
June 12 - 14, 18 - 20, 25 – 27 – Ingram: "Treasure Island" by Ken Ludwig
June 12-13 – Midland: MEX-TEX FAMILY FIESTA - Enjoy this Premier Rock & Roll Tejano
music and menudo & fajita cook-off competition at Permian Basin’s largest cultural event.
(432) 682-2960 or fax (432) 687-3972.
June 12 - 13, 20, 26 - 27 – Amarillo: Kwahadi Dancers Present "Song of the Eagle"
June 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 26 – 27 – Granbury: Nostalgia Concerts
June 12-14, Julyy 17-19, and August 14-16 - Discover a wide array of Trade Days treasures,
original handcrafted artworks, antiques, collectibles, crafts and foods at Pedigo Park on
Hwy 59 Bypass. (936) 327-3656. www.UBHOOKD.com. 1-877-UB HOOKD.
June 12-14 – Blanco: 5th ANNUAL BLANCO LAVENDER FESTIVAL - These lavendercelebration festivities are the highlight of a month-long event encompassing everything
from food and wine to music, educational programs, lavender farm tours, crafts, art,
gardening, cooking and more. Everything ties back to lavender! For more details, visit
www.blancolavenderfest.com.
June 12 - 14, 19 - 21 – Wimberley - "My Fair Lady"
June 12-13 – Seadrift: SHRIMPFEST - Arts/crafts/food booths, carnival, shrimp-eating
contest, karaoke contest, washer & horseshoe tournaments, poker run, Ms. Bay Rat
contest, and two fun-filled days on San Antonio Bay. Bands at dances: (Sat night) The
Jockers Wild Band and (Fri night) Los IV Del Barrio. All information & vendors: (361) 7852251, ext #21. www.seadriftchamber.com.
June 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 26 – 27 – Mesquite: Mesquite Championship Rodeo
June 12 - 14, 19 - 20, 27 - 28, July 11, 17 - 18, Aug 2 – Schulenburg: Sengelman Hall
Summer Music Schedule
June 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 26 - 27, July 3, 25, Aug 1, 7, 14, 22 – Lubbock: "Buddy -- The Buddy
Holly Story"
June 12 - 14 Mckinney - Third Monday Trade Days
June 13 – Dallas: Andrea Bocelli. The superstar Andrea Bocelli arrives at the American
Airlines Center 8 p.m.
June 13, 27 – Canyon:Bird Walks & Talks
June 13, 20, 27 – Boerne: Wings Over Boerne
June 13, July 11, Aug 8 – Georgetown: Market Day
June 13, 20, 27 – Bandera: Cowboys on Main
June 13, 20, 27 – Liberty: Liberty Opry
June 14 - Aug 8 – Houston: Mission Possible: Nature Challenge 2009
June 14, 21, 28 – Houston: Sundays in the Park
June 14 - Aug 9 – Port Arthur: The White House Garden Exhibition
June 14, 28 – Eustace: Sunday Morning Canoe Tour
June 14, 21, 28 – El Paso: Music Under the Stars
June 14, 21, 28 – Sequin: Sunday Concerts in the Park Series
June 15, 22, 29 – Amarillo: Music in the Gardens.
June 15, 22, 29 – Mesquite: Mesquite Symphonic Band
June 15 - 18, 22 - 26, 29 - July 3 - College Station: "Exploring History: Beyond the Moon
Camp"
June 15 – Mckinney Movie Monday Madness -- "Lil Abner" & "Metropolis"
June 16, 30 – Boerne: Abendkonzerte
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 - San Marcos: Movies in Your Park
June 16, 18, 22, 25 – Concan: Cowboy Sunset Serenade/Hayride
June 16 – 28 – Houston: “Caberet”
June 17 – 21 – Houston: Houston Summer Boat Show
June 17 – Dallas: Get Reel Movie Series: Iron Man Enjoy watching blockbuster movies for
free on the enormous screens at AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center in Victory Park!
June 18, 25 – Levelland: Sounds of Texas
June 18 - 20, 25 - 27 – Albany: 70th Annual "Fort Griffin Fandangle"
June 18, July 9, 23, Aug 20 – Rowlett – Twilight Paddles
June 18 – 20 - Wichita Falls: Legends of Western Swing Music Festival
June 18-20 & June 25-27 – Albany: FORT GRIFFIN FANDANGLE - Recapturing the look and
feel of the old west with singing, dancing, cowboys, horses and a herd of Texas
Longhorns. Chronicles are portrayed in a renowned outdoor amphitheater production with
a local 400-member musical cast. www.fortgriffinfandangle.org. fandangle@bitstreet.com.
(325) 762-3838.
June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sep 18 – San Antonio: Gartenfests
June 19 – 20 – McKinney: "The Little Mermaid" McKinney Performing Arts Center
June 19 – Dallas – Dane Cook. Fresh on the heels of the announcement of his comedy
special and comedy album ISolated INcident, comedian Dane Cook has announced his
plans to take the stage at American Airlines Center with his Global Thermo Comedy Tour.
8:00 p.m.
June 19 – 20 – Bryan: Texas Reds: Steak & Grape Festival
June 19, July 17, Aug 14 – Beaumont: Games People Play Demo Day
June 19 - 28 – Cleburne: Carnegie Players Presents "Beauty & the Beast"
June 19 - 20 – Athens: Gaited Gala Horse Show
June 19, 26 – Frisco: Movies in the Square
June 19, 26 – Kemah: Fireworks Friday
June 19 – 21 – Midlothian: DFW Summer Balloon Classic
Features 40 magnificent, colorful hot air balloons including special shapes. Four beautiful
balloon mass ascensions are followed by top ranked competitors flying their balloons to
compete in challenging tasks. "Lite the Nite" Balloon Glow begins at sunset on Saturday.
Continuous entertainment throughout the day includes gliders, helicopters, airplanes,
skydivers, Confederate Air Force and military aircraft, T-28 performance, stunt pilots,
powered parachutes, radio-controlled aircraft and more. Also includes exhibits, food, arts
& crafts, education, children's area and more. MidWay Regional Airport, 131 Airport Road.
E-mail: info@summerballoonclassic.com
June 19-20 - San Marcos: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS - Enjoy the oldest known annual
celebration of the ending of slavery. Festivities include an old fashioned picnic, BBQ cookoff, and fun for the entire family. Free admission. Visit www.toursanmarcos.com or call
(888) 200-5620.
June 19-21 – Boerne: BOERNE BERGES FEST - Father’s Day Weekend - Celebrate Father’s
Day and enjoy live entertainment, vendors, craft booths, special events including
LAWNMOWER RACES, Dachshund Races, washer pitching and many others. Festival held
at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. www.bergesfest.com.
June 19 - July 12 – Dallas: "The Neverending Story"
Reality and fantasy collide as Bastian, a very real and lonely boy, becomes captivated by a
mysterious book. Filled with loveable characters, dark villains and unlikely heroes, the
quest begins again and again and again as Bastian discovers he holds the key to the
story's end. Baker Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St.
June 19 – Fort Stockton: Blue Moon in the Park Concert
June 19 – 28 – Irving: "The King & I"
June 19 – La Grange: Shakespeare's "As You Like It"
June 19 – Texarkana Cruisin' Downtown T-Town
June 20, July 18, Aug 15 – Somerville: Birding 101
June 20 – La Grange: BLAST (Best Little Art Show in Texas)
June 20 - 21 – Irving: Father's Day Weekend Celebration Polo Matches
June 20 – Round Top: "As You Like It"
June 20 – Stephenville: DairyFest
June 20 – Edna: Take Dad Fishing Day
June 20 – Grapevine: Grapevine Opry -- Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special
June 20 – Palestine: NBHA Barrel Racing Event
June 20 – Denton: Denton Air Fair
Features fly-ins, World War II antique aircraft, aerobatic maneuvers, parachute drop, and
experimental and vintage aircraft displays. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Denton Municipal
Airport, 5000 Airport Road.
June 20 – Fort Worth: Oak Ridge Boys
June 20, Oct 3 – Fort Worth: 2009 Moonlight River Trips
Kayakers are invited to dip a paddle, enjoy wildlife, listen to the sounds of the evening,
watch the sunset and see the lights on the river. Begins at 7 p.m. I-30 west of downtown
Ft. Worth, north on University Drive, right on Trinity Park Drive to kayak launch area.
June 20, July 18, Aug 15 – Jacksboro: Doc Wood "Cowboy Poet"
June 20, July 18, Aug 15, 29 – Tyler: Woodpeckers!
June 20 – Maypearl: Afternoon of Cowboy Gospel Music
June 20 - Aug 29 – Austin: "Malaquias & Maceo Montoya: Dos Vistas un Camino al Rumbo
de la Humanidad"
June 20, July 8, 18 – Corpus Christi - Monthly Cooking Demonstrations
June 20, 27 - Corpus Christi - Live Music Bay Cruise
June 20, July 18, Aug 22 – Daingerfeild: Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
June 20 – Garland - Sixth Annual Garland Asian American Festival
June 20-21, Julyy 18-19 and August 15-16 - New Braunfels: OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS Every third weekend except Dec/Jan. Browse out-side booths of authentic artists &
craftsmen in this turn-of-the-century town set on the beautiful Guadalupe River. Also visit
Historic Gruene Hall & over 25 specialty shops and
restaurants.www.GreneMarketDays.com (830) 832-1721.
June 21 – Grand Prairie: II Divo concert
June 21 – Bryan: Messina Hof Texas Reds Jazz Brunch
June 21 - Buffalo Gap: Vintage Base Ball Exhibition Game
Through Sep 27 – Austin: "Francisco Matto: The Modern & the Mythic"
June 21 - 27 – Athens: Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show
June 22 - 26, July 6 - 10, 13 - 17 – Fort Worth: Summer Art Camp & Art Study at the Modern
Art Museum of Fort Worth.
June 23 – 28 – Fort Worth: Casa Manana Presents "Dame Edna -- Live & Intimate!"
June 23 – Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood are coming to American Airlines Center for one
night only on June 23rd. Tickets are on sale now.
June 23 - 28 – Austin: "Mamma Mia!"
June 23 - July 5 – Dallas: "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
June 23-27 – Elgin: WESTERN DAYS - Come experience exciting rodeo action, including
barrel racing & roping events. Carnival, arts & crafts, live music, and dance on Friday
night. Longest parade in Central Texas on Saturday morning. Only 19 miles east of Austin
on Hwy. 290. (512) 285-4515. www.elgintxchamber.com.
June 24 - 27 – Pecos: 127th West of the Pecos Rodeo
June 24 – Dallas: Get Reel Movie Series: Shrek the Third. Enjoy watching blockbuster
movies for free on the enormous screens at AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center in
Victory Park! Dallas
June 25, July 9, 23 – San Antonio: Concerts Under the Stars
June 25-28 – Luling: 56th ANNUAL WATERMELON THUMP - Four fun-filled days of melon
mania, including world championship seed-spitting, musical concerts, carnival, exhibitors’
market, beer garden, parade, melon eating, music and more! www.watermelonthump.com
(830) 875-3214, ext. 2.
June 25 - 28 - Grand Prairie "The Music Man"
June 25 – Round Rock: Field of Dreams & Soles for Soles Silent Auction Grand Slam
Tasting of Fine Wine & Cuisine
June 25 - 27 - Canton: 32nd Annual Free State Bluegrass Music Festival
June 25, July 9, Aug 6, 20 - Beaumont: Movie Nights at the McFaddin-Ward House
June 25 - Fort Stockton: Summer Off the Patio: Matt Skinner
June 25 - July 4 – Fort Worth: American Paint Horse Association World Championship
Summer Show
June 26 - 28 – Longview: ArtsView Children's Theatre Presents "You Design It"
June 26 – 28 – San Angelo: Showdown in San Angelo -- SDBA Boat Races
June 26 – 28 - Fort Worth: “Godspell”
June 26-27 - Greenville: AUDIE MURPHY DAYS - A two-day celebration honoring the most
decorated hero of WWII. Ceremonies, music, dignitaries, static displays,
memorabilia/stamp sales, and more. For more information, contact Audie Murphy /
American Cotton Museum : Visit www.cottonmuseum.com, or call (903) 450-4502.
June 26 - Aug 2 – Alpine: Theatre of the Big Bend's 44th Season
June 26 – 27 – Cisco: "The Great Santa Claus Bank Robbery"
June 26 – 28 – De Leon: Quilt Show
June 26 – Granbury: Last Friday Gallery Night Art Walk
June 26 – 28 – Houston: DockDogs
resented for the second time in Houston, this Big Air Dogs competition is a dynamic
canine sport measuring leaps and bounds. Televised on the Outdoor Channel, DockDogs
competition consists of dogs jumping into water from a designated dock with the largest
or highest leap. Dogs and owners travel to Houston to compete, and the competition will
be open to local dogs too. Schedule: June 27, 2009 Onsite Registration/ Open Dock
Practice – 8:00 am Speed Retrieve Competition # 2 – 9:00 am Big Air WAVE Competition #
5 – 11:00 am Big Air WAVE Competition # 6 – 1:00 pm Big Air WAVE Competition # 7 – 3:00
pm Extreme Vertical Competition – 5:00 pm Event is at Jones Park in Discovery Green
park in Houston.
June 26 – Karnack: Bats Make Great Friends
June 26 - 27 – Nacogdoches: ATV Mud Races
June 26 – Nacogdoches: Pine-Knot Music Co-Op
June 26 – 27 – Taylor: Tractor Pull
June 26 – The Woodlands: Texas Music Festival Orchestra
June 26 - 28 – San Marcos: Fourth Annual BIGFest!
June 26-28 - San Angelo: SHOWDOWN IN SAN ANGELO SUPER NATIONALS DRAG BOAT
RACES - Come to Lake Nasworthy for the fun of fast, loud drag boats racing up to 250
mph over three days of com-petitions. Tickets on sale now! For more details:
www.showdowninsanangelo.com or call (325) 655-4136.
June 26 & June 27 – Waco: Zoobilee and Kids Zoobilee
June 27 – Grapevine: Grapevine Opry -- Life is Grape
June 27 – Mckinney: Crape Myrtle Craze -- Tour the Trails & Plant Sale
June 27 – 28 – Round Top: Summer Antiques Show
June 27 – Red Oak: Red Oak, White & Blue
June 27 – Fredericksburg: Roots Music Concert
June 27 Grand Prairie: Grand Prairie GAMES
June 27 – Jacksonville: Crisis Center Duck Race
June 27 – Johnson City: Tractor Pull
June 27 – San Benito: Fifth Annual Resaca Kids Fishing Tournament
June 27 – San Benito: Tip of Texas Alligator Gar Round-Up
June 27 – The Woodlands: 3 Doors Down
June 27 – Tyler - Knotty-Time for Kids!
June 27 - 28 - Fort Worth: Summer D/FW Collector Car Swap Meet
June 27 – Fort Worth: Classic Car Show
June 27 – Ballinger: Fireworks Show
June 27 - Fort Davis: Native Bee Identification
June 27 – Fort Davis: Hummingbird Banding Demonstrations
June 27 – Bandera: RiverFest
June 27 – Burnet: Market Days
June 27 – Ennis: Battle of the Imports
June 27 – Amarillo: 40th Annual Fish Derby
June 27 – Big Spring: Stargazing Party at Scenic Mountain State Park
June 27 – Bellville: Spring Creek Bluegrass Club Show & Jam
June 28 – San Antonio: Petite Family Day: Gashlycrumb Tinies Fun Day Out
June 28 – Mesquite - Chamber Singers Concert -- "A Sense of Wonder"
June 28 - Aug 23 – Midland: Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts
June 28 – Dallas: Fantasies from the Far East
June 28 – Doss: Fredericksburg Road Race
June 28 – Lubbock: Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3
June 28 – Sealy: 23rd ANNUAL SUMMER POLKA FESTIVAL - This summer classic is great
for the whole family. Enjoy German polka dancing & music with bands Red Ravens and
the Lazy Farmers Polka Band. And don’t forget the great food! For info, call (979) 885-6786,
or visit www.SealyCVB.org.
June 29 - July 4 - Marble Falls: Chamber Music Festival of Marble Falls
June 29 - July 4 – Palacios: Palacios Centennial Week
June 30 - July 5 – Athens: Heritage Morgan Horse Classic
June 30 - July 18 – Clifton: Sharon Standridge
June 30 – Conroe: Conroe Symphony Orchestra's "Music of America"
June 30 - July 4 – Stamford: 36th Annual Stamford Art
Foundation Preview Party & Western Art Show & Sale
June 30 - The Woodlands: Kid Rock & Lynyrd Skynyrd
FEBRUARY 09
Through October 19, 2009
The Woodlands: Donoho's Jewellers Winter Wonderland
Before or after skating, take pleasure in Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland. Follow
the pathways lighted with storybook displays leading to The Ice Rink. Wander among the
fantasyland of magical, lighted toy soldiers, elves, doves, musical angels and snowmen.
Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland is free and open daily from dusk until 11 p.m.
beginning November 22 and running through January 5, 2009. Parking for The Ice Rink at
The Woodlands Town Center and Donoho’s Jewellers Winter Wonderland is available at
the Town Center Garage adjacent to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Visit
www.TheWoodlandsWinterWonderland.com.
Time:, dusk until 11 p.m.
Admission Cost:, Free Admission
Location:, The Woodlands Waterway at Six Pines Drive
For more information:, 281-363-2447
Through February 7, 2009
Kerrville: "Tartuffe" - a Playhouse 2000 Production
Written by the French "Shakespeare", Moliere, Tartuffe is one of the most classic
comedies in the world. See website for times and dates; runs weekends
Time:, varies; see website
Admission Cost:, $15 adults, $5 children under 14
Location:, Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
For more information:, 830-896-9393
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Grand Prairie: Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park
Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavillion, the Las Vegassyle racebook and sportsbar.
Time: 10:30a - 9p
Admission Cost: $3.00 parking
Location:, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy
For more information:, 972-263-7223
Through February 22, 2009
Laredo: Washington's Birthday Celebration
One of the biggest and oldest celebrations of the first president's birthday. Celebrating
since 1898. This event is a unique mixture of a Mexican fiesta and a Fourth of July
celebration - an opportunity for everyone to experience many events in 28 fun-filled days
in pleasant Laredo, TX. Activities include parades, pageants, street parties in Laredo and
Nuevo Laredo, concerts, carnival, children's Fun Fest, fireworks, Jalapeno Festival and
more. Call for times and costs. For more information, call 956-722-0589 or visit
www.wbcalaredo.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually around
George Washington's Birthday.
Location:, Laredo
For more information:, 956-722-0589
January 16, 2009 - February 8, 2009
Fort Worth: 113th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo
113th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo. Established in 1896,
this popular event attracts nearly one million people from around the world to the Will
Rogers Memorial Center for the nation's oldest livestock show and daily performances of
the world's original indoor rodeo. Grounds open daily 8am-10pm. Grounds Admission: $8
Adults, $4 Children (6-16). Grounds admission tickets are available upon arrival. Tickets
are on sale at the Will Rogers Box Office located at 3401 West Lancaster Ave. Please call
817-877-2400 for ticket information. Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center. Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
Time:, Grounds open daily 8am-10pm
Admission Cost:, Grounds Admission: $8 Adults, $4 Children (6-16)
Location:, 3401 West Lancaster Ave
For more information:, 817-877-2400
February 5, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Kerrville: February at Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
02/5 - 03/1 - Artistry of Holton & Holton 02/5 - 03/1 - Guadalupe Watercolor Group 15th
Annual Juried Show 02/26 - 03/22 - Non Linear Thought: Color is Fun! 02/13-02/15 Chocolate Fantasy Weekend
Time:, Tues-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4, closed Mondays
Admission Cost:, free admission (except for choc.fantasy w/e)
Location:, Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett
For more information:, 830-895-2911
February 5, 2009 - February 22, 2009
San Antonio: 60th Annual Stock Show & Rodeo
Features a family fair, carnival, livestock shows, rodeo and named entertainers. Location:
SBC Center & Freeman-Coliseum Grounds. For more information visit www.sarodeo.com
or call 210-225-5851. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
Location:, 1 AT&T Center Parkway
Region:, South Texas Plains
For more information:, 210-225-5851
February 5, 2009 - February 8, 2009
Odessa: Midessa Boat, RV, Sport & Gun Show
Boats, gun show, RVs, 5th Wheels, motorhomes, watercraft, give-aways, win free fishing
trip, free resort stays, cash, booths representing resorts, fishing guides, camping
equipment, etc. Used RVs, boats, ATVs and Watercraft. Location: Ector County Coliseum,
42nd & Andrews Hwy. For more information, call 432-381-3324. Please mention this listing
when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in February.
Time:, Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Admission Cost:, $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, Children $3
Location:, Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy
Region:, Texas Panhandle Plains
For more information:, 432-381-3324
Email:, info@odessacvb.com
February 6, 2009
Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan
First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage
rides, live music, happy hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per
person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S.
Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. For more information, call
979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Please mention this listing when
inquiring. Held on the first Friday of every month.
Time:, 6-9pm
Admission Cost:,
Location:, Down Town Bryan
For more information:, 979-778-3688
February 6, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Ingram: "A Bench in the Sun" by Ron Clark
A once famous actress moves into a retirement home and two longtime friends compete
for her attention. See website for times and dates; runs weekends through Feb. 28
Time:, varies; see website
Admission Cost:, varies; see website
Location:, Point Theatre, Hwy 39
Region:, Texas Hill Country
For more information:, 830-367-5121
February 6, 2009
Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series
The Texas Coffeehouse Series is honoring Black History Month. Co-sponsored by
Schreiner University and the Texas Heritage Music Foundation. Held once a month the
first three months in each semester, the event provides a space for writers, musicians and
artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to both education
and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre each month
(songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Previous performers
include Billy Joe Shaver, James McMurtry, Tish Hinojosa, Tom Russell, Steve Young,
Debbie Walton, Shelley King, Terri Hendrix, Ruthie Foster, and many more.
Time:, 7:00 pm
Admission Cost:, FREE
Location:, Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd
For more information:, 800.343.4919
Web:, www.texasheritagemusic.org
Email:, khudson@schreiner.edu
February 7, 2009
Grand Prairie: Uptown Theatre featuring the Marveletts
Newly renovated 1950's theatre, a tru multi-use facility. Motown's major female act perform
live at the Uptown
Time:, 1 night
Admission Cost:, $20.00-$30.00
Location:, 120 East Main Street
Region:, Texas Prairies and Lakes
For more information:, 972-237-8786
February 7, 2009
Portland: Taste of Portland
Time:, 6:30 P.M
Admission Cost:, $25.00
Location:, 801 Broadway
Region:, Texas Gulf Coast
For more information:, 361-643-2475
Email:, chamber@portlandtx.org
February 7, 2009 - February 22, 2009 - FAIR
Dale: Central Texas Renaissance Faire
Faire time frame is from the 5th to 11th Centuries. Three weekends of fun, games, food,
and entertainment. Live steel demonstrations presented by the Amtguard. 50 Vendors and
Archery Tournaments every day with Grand Tourney on Feb. 22.
Time:, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Admission Cost:, FREE PARKING, $6 age 13+, $4 age 60+, EMS, Reserve and Retired
Military, $3 age 8-12, FREE age 7 and under, $2 per person for on-site camping
Location:, 1345 Pebblestone Rd (CR90)
For more information:, 512-447-5309
February 7, 2009 - FAIR
Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days
An old fashioned open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart,
and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the
Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location:
Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Please
mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, 1st Saturday.
Location:, Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen
Region:, Texas Gulf Coast
For more information:, 956-423-4933
February 7, 2009
Austin: Rodeo Austin Gala
The Rodeo Austin Gala is a black tie event held annually at the Palmer Event Center. 3,000
guests come dressed in their finest for a delectable dinner, drinks, extensive silent
auction, and big name entertainment. The 2009 entertainment will be the country super
stars Clint Black and Sara Evans. Put on your black tie and boots and join us for one of
Austin's premier events. Time: Begins at 6pm. Cost: Tables of 10 range from $1500-$5500;
Individual tickets available: Call for Price. Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton
Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit
www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in
February.
Location:, Palmer Event Center. 900 Barton Springs Road
For more information:, 512-909-3000
February 9, 2009 - February 10, 2009
Kerrville: Tango Fire
Estampas Portenas, the hottest tango company from Buenos Aires, Argentina, comes to
Kerrville with their sizzling show....Tango Fire! Featuring brilliant musicians, torrid dancers
and fine singers. Sponsored by the Kerrville Performing Arts Society.
Time:, 7:30pm
Admission Cost:, $32-$45
Location:, Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 901 Main Street
For more information:, 830-896-9393
February 12, 2009 - February 21, 2009
Amarillo: National Cutting Horse Association Championship Finals
Almost 600 of the top cutters and horses in the nation come together for this Super Bowl
of cutting events. It is the largest equestrian event in Amarillo.
Time:, 8am-8pm
Admission Cost:, FREE
Location:, Amarillo National Center--Tri-State Fairgrounds at 10th and Grand Street.
For more information:, 817-244-6188
February 12, 2009
Abilene: ArtWalk
Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries
and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic
Downtown Abilene. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary
Arts. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday of the
Month.
Time:, 5pm - 8:30pm
Admission Cost:, Free
Location:, Downtown Abilene
For more information:, 325-677-8389
February 13, 2009 - February 15, 2009
McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days
One of the oldest trade day markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor
booths offering antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you
haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free
to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central
Expressway). For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Please
mention this listing when inquiring. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday.
Time:, Friday - Sunday 8am-5pm
Admission Cost:, Free to attend, Parking $3
Location:, 4550 W. University Drive
Region:, Texas Prairies and Lakes
For more information:, 972-562-5466
February 13, 2009 - February 15, 2009 Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy Weekend
Features gourmet dinner on Fri. eve and lavish chocolate buffet on Sunday. Exciting raffle
and auction items include chocolate colored diamond earrings.
Location:, Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett
For more information:, 830-895-2911
February 13, 2009 - February 15, 2009
Belton: Valentine Getaway - with friends or a loved one
Stay in Belton for Valentines Weekend. Enjoy Dinner and a Movie at the Historical
Beltonian Theater. Valentines Day Tea at Vintage Daze Antique Shop. Just to name a few
things to do!
Location:, Central Ave.
For more information:, 254-939-3551
February 13, 2009 - February 24, 2009
Galveston: Mardi Gras Galveston
The island comes alive with 11 extravagant parades, more than 50 galas and festive
events, bead throwing, exhibits, live entertainment in local clubs, and the best Gulf Coast
cuisine in the world. One of the most popular annual events to take place in Texas, the
event is rich with laughter, celebration and people watching. There is something for
everyone including a beachfront carnival, shopping, and nightlife featuring everything
from Cajun and salsa to jazz and rock and roll. Contact the Galveston Island Convention &
Visitors Bureau for more information at 888-425-4753 or 409-797-5164,
Admission Cost:, Free
Location:, Galveston Historic Strand District
For more information:, 888-425-4753
February 13, 2009 - March 14, 2009
Cleburne: Kiss & Tell
Nostalgic comedy invoving WWII era teenage girls. See website for exact performance
dates
Time:, Evening 7:30 P.M.-Matinee 3:00 P.M.
Admission Cost:, $12 Adult-$10 Senior-$9 Children
Location:, Plaza Theater, 111 S. Main
Region:, Texas Prairies and Lakes
For more information:, 817-202-0600
February 14, 2009 - February 15, 2009
San Marcos: Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers AKC Dog Show
The Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers are hosting their AKC licensed conformation dog
shows, free to the public, on February 14-15 at Hays County Civic Center. For more
information, call 512-357-6102 .
Time:, 8 a.m.
Admission Cost:, FREE
Region:, Texas Hill Country
For more information:, (512) 393-5900
Email:, cvb@sanmarcostexas.com
February 14, 2009
Kerrville: Original Team Roping
Enjoy cowboys competing in this exciting event
Time:, all day
Admission Cost:, free admission
Location:, Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E
Region:, Texas Hill Country
For more information:, 806-499-3584
Web:, www.otrc.net
Email:, office@otrc.net
February 14, 2009
Abilene: Downtown Dayz
Come downtown for great restaurants, shopping, museums and galleries--plus outdoor
music, sidewalk sales, working artists, walking history tours and more!
Time:, 10 a.m. to ?
Location:, Downtown
For more information:, 325-672-9696
February 17, 2009 - CONCERT
Cleburne: Brazos Chamber Orchestra
The BCO is a nonprofit organization composed of 50 - 60 musicians from local
communities, as well as faculty and students from Hill College, Southwestern Adventist
University and area high schools
Time:, 7:30 P.M.
Admission Cost:, Free (donations accepted)
Location:, First Baptist Church, 105 E. Willingham
For more information:, 817-938-4356
February 19, 2009 - February 22, 2009
Port Arthur: Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas
This four-day event brings to Southeast Texas nine exciting parades, magnificent
costumes, Mardi Gras floats, concerts, street entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic and
carnival food concessions, KidZone, fireworks, street dances, carnival rides and games,
souvenirs, ongoing activities, Mardi Gras beauty pageant, treasure hunt and more.
Advance discount tickets available prior to event at area businesses. Handicapped parking
available. Time & cost details at www.portarthur.com/mardigras. Event Location: 600 block
of Procter Street, Downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Phone number for more information: 409721-8717. Held annually.
Location:, 600 block of Procter Street
For more information:, 409-721-8717
February 20, 2009 - February 22, 2009
Jefferson: Mardi Gras Upriver
Let the good times roll as you celebrate the Purple, Green and Gold during this 3-day
celebration. Doo Dah Parade, Grande Parade Children's Parade, live music, carnival, street
vendors and much more. Fun for entire family. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Downtown
Jefferson. For more information, call (903) 665-3733 or visit www.mardigrasupriver.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Annual Event.
Location:, Downtown Jefferson
For more information:, 903-665-3733
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February 20, 2009 - February 21, 2009
Abilene: ACU Sing Song
All school musical production.
Time:, Fri: 7pm, Sat: 2pm and 8pm
Admission Cost:, $14 - $22
Location:, Abilene Christian University
Region:, Texas Panhandle Plains
For more information:, 325-674-2648
February 20, 2009 - February 21, 2009
Abilene: Circus Gatti
Traditional 3-Ring Circus.
Location:, Taylor County Expo Center
For more information:, 325-677-4376
February 20, 2009 - February 21, 2009
Beaumont: Habitat for Humanity Beaumont Mardi Gras
Enjoy 2 parades, carnival, festive events, bead throwing, live entertainment, and the best
food in Southeast Texas. There is something for everyone including “Family Day” at the
Art Museum of Southeast Texas and nightlife at Crockett Street Entertainment District
featuring everything from Cajun and Jazz to Texas Country and Rock and Roll. Thousands
of people attend the Beaumont Mardi Gras festivities each year to experience the party of
a lifetime. Join us for food, music and fun.
For more information:, 409-832-5853
February 21, 2009 Kerrville: Star Party
View Venus and Saturn in the night sky. Programming available for all ages, including
after-program viewing using telescopes.
Time:, 7:30 p.m.
Admission Cost:, $5 for non-members
Location:, Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francesco Lemos
For more information:, 830-257-4837
February 21, 2009 - February 22, 2009
Kerrville: Texas Wild Bunch Art Show
Art show to benefit the Former Texas Rangers Foundation. Quick-draw contest, silent
auction, and live entertainment.
Time:, Sat. 10-7, Sun 12-5
Location:, Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr, 3705 Hwy 27E
Region:, Texas Hill Country
For more information:, 830-367-7775
February 21, 2009 - February 22, 2009
New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days
100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy
entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Gruene Historic District.
Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of February through November. Time:, 10am-5pm
Admission Cost:, Free
Location:, Gruene Historic District
Region:, Texas Hill Country
For more information:, 830-832-1721
February 22, 2009 - March 1, 2009
Brownsville: Charro Days Fiesta
Celebrated with a four day Latin Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate
costuming, carnivals, parades, dances. A program of events is held in both Brownsville
and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico, which demonstrates the relationship between both
countries. This is a spectacular and colorful event with spectators and participants
dressing up in traditional Mexican costume. Admission is Free. For information call 956542-4245. Held annually.
Time:,
Location:, Brownsville
For more information:, 956-542-4245
February 23, 2009 - February 24, 2009
Kerrville: "Synergy"
The bodacious brass sounds of Synergy Brass Quartet will provide a veritable fireworks
display of outstanding musical ability, combined with superb showmanship. A KPAS
Production
Time:, 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Admission Cost:, $35 - $45 per ticket
Location:, Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
For more information:, 830-896-9393
February 24, 2009
Lake Dallas: Mardi Gras Celebration
Lake Dallas’ Main Street is transformed into Denton County’s only Mardi Gras Celebration
on Fat Tuesday. A Mardi Gras parade travels through downtown and the Lake Dallas City
Hall parking lot features a New Orleans style party with authentic Cajun food, live music
and a kidzone featuring pony rides, inflatables, rock climbing wall, face painting, balloon
sculpting and more! Contests for kids and adults alike for cash prizes! Main Street
businesses and restaurants are also open for this event.
Time:, 5-9pm
Admission Cost:, FREE and open to the public, family friendly
Location:, Lake Dallas City Hall- 212 Main St.
For more information:, 940-497-2226
February 24, 2009
Kerrville: Mardi Gras on Main
Annual festival focusing on fine good, fine art, and fine wine. Hundreds of Texans
celebrate Mardi-Gras, Texas Style.
Time:, evening; call for times
Admission Cost:, call for prices
Location:, Inn of the Hills Resort, Jct. Hwy
Region:, Texas Hill Country
For more information:, 830-792-8395
February 24, 2009
Lake Dallas: Lake Dallas Mardi Gras Celebration
Lake Dallas Main Street is transformed into Denton County's only Mardi Gras Celebration
on Fat Tuesday. A Mardi Gras parade travels through downtown and the Lake Dallas City
Hall parking lot features a New Orleans style party with authentic Cajun food, live music,
and a kidzone featuring pony rides, a giant inflatable obstacle course and slide, rock
climbing wall, face painting, balloon sculpting and more! Contests for kids and adults alike
for cash prizes! Main Street Businesses are also open for this event.
Time:,
Admission Cost:,
Location:, Main Street
For more information:, 940-497-2226
February 26, 2009 - March 1, 2009 Port Aransas: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other
Birds
Celebrating the endangered whooping crane, this festival features presentations by world
renowned conservation and nature experts, guided birding tours, both by boat and bus,
educational exhibits, workshops, nature related juried trade show, and an opportunity to
see the last wild migrating flock of whooping cranes in North America. For more
information, call 1-800-45-COAST (26278). Please mention this listing when inquiring.
Time:, Call or visit website
Admission Cost:, Call or visit website
Location:, Various Places in Port Aransas
Region:, Texas Gulf Coast
For more information:, 800-452-6278
February 26, 2009
Abilene: Broadway in Abilene--"Hairspray"
"If life were everything is should be, it would be more like Hairspray. It's irresistible!" The
New York Times
Time:,
Admission Cost:, Call Box Office for Ticket Prices
Location:, Abilene Civic Center
For more information:, 888-614-2929
February 27, 2009 - March 1, 2009
Alpine: Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering
The gathering exists to preserve the oral tradition of the West through poetry, music and
storytelling. Daytime sessions are free, donations accepted.
Location:, Sul Ross State University Campus
For more information:, 432-364-2490
February 28, 2009 - April 26, 2009
Alpine: Trappings of Texas
Jurried, by invitation only, exhibit featuring the best in Western art & gear.
Location:, Museum of the Big Bend
Region:, Big Bend Country
For more information:, 432-837-8730
Web:, http://www.sulross.edu/~museum/trappings.html
Email:, ejackson@sulross.edu
February 28, 2009
Kerrville: Original Team Roping
Enjoy cowboys competing in this exciting event
Time:, all day
Admission Cost:, free admission
Location:, Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr (Ag Barn), 3705 Hwy 27E
For more information:, 806-499-3584
February 28, 2009 - March 1, 2009 Kerrville: AKC Obedience & Rally Trials
American kennel Club approved obedience and rally trials
Time:, all day
Admission Cost:, free admission
Location:, Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr. (Ag Barn), 3705 Hwy 27E
Region:, Texas Hill Country
For more information:, 830-257-7814
NOVEMBER 2008
November 1-2 - Austin: Texas Book Festival Established in 1995 by First Lady Laura Bush
to honor Texas authors, promote the joy of reading and benefit the state’s public libraries.
Texas State Capitol and surrounding venues. www.texasbookfestival.org 512/477-4055
November 2- Port Isabel: World Championship Shrimp Cook-Off Dozens of contestants
compete for the World’s Champion title. Includes kids’ activities, live music, vendors and
more. www.portisabel.org 956/943-2262
November 7-9 - Salado: Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games Scottish cultural
festival features world-class bagpipe and drumming competition for individuals and
bands; world-class competition in Highland dancing — including the Highland fling, Sword
Dancing and Lilt; Scottish heavy athletics — caber toss, 56-pound weight toss, sheaf toss;
and more. Includes tents with representatives from American branches of clan societies,
plus vendor tents with Celtic materials and food. www.ctam-salado.org 254/947-5232
November 7-9, Fredericksburg: Art Past Dark at Fredericksburg
Art galleries Enjoy a weekend of all things art as over 200 local, regional and national
artists are represented at invitational art shows, a gallery walk and open studios at
locations around Fredericksburg and Gillespie Country – most with no admission fee—it’ll
inspire creativity! 830-990-1242 no admission charge to most venues. Check web site for
details.
November 8 - Annual CAF Veteran’s Day Dinner and Dance Enjoy a night of authentic 40’s
swing band music and dinner $30/person and the event is BYOB. For more information
contact Ray or Alison Ender at (512) 396-0765 or alisonender@grandecom.net.
November 8 - Henderson: 20th Annual Heritage Syrup Festival Celebrates East Texas
heritage, centering on all-day ribbon cane syrup making. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Depot
Museum and Downtown Square. E-mail: sweaver@depotmuseum.com •
www.depotmuseum.com 903/656-4303 or 903/657-2119
November 8-13, Austin: Austin Junior Forum presents its 25th annual Christmas at the
Caswell House.This favorite Austin tradition features daily gourmet lunches, special
holiday shopping, Mother-Daughter Teas, Candlelight Dinners and luxurious events.
Proceeds from Christmas at the Caswell House events are distributed to selected Austin
area non-profits each year through AJF's grants program. For tickets or more information,
please visit our website or call 512-810-8223. For a complete list of events and
reservations, visit their web site by clicking here.
November 11 - San Marcos: Veterans' Day Celebration
Join San Marcos as we pay tribute to military heroes at the annual Hays County Veterans'
Parade in downtown San Marcos at 9:00 a.m. Free admission.
November 14 – 15 – Orange: A Ride with Bob, BOB WILLS’ MUSICAL featuring Asleep at
the Wheel at the Lucher Theater is the first-ever play about the life and music of Bob Wills.
Written by Ray Benson and Anne Rapp, and performed by twenty-five actors and
musicians, with several dozen costume changes on a colorful theatrical set, A Ride With
Bob includes the live performance of 15 of Wills’ most well-known songs in a plot that
interweaves Ray Benson’s present day with various stages in Wills’ storied career.
Ray Benson’s 36-year odyssey leading the band Asleep at the Wheel seems to have lost
direction. He briefly met his musical mentor Bob Wills in 1973, but never got to chat; the
interstates all look the same, and the bus feels like a dead end, especially when the new
driver begins to rant about actually being the Ghost of Bob Wills. Ray isn’t convinced, so
“Bob” takes him on a series of song-filled remembrances of his illustrious and sometimes
outrageous life. Bob’s music and his life story become one in songs such as “San Antonio
Rose,” “Faded Love,” and “Roly Poly.” The bus trip concludes with Ray having finally
gotten to know his hero, awestruck and re-energized to keep the band and Wills’ music on
the road forever. Ride the roads with Bob on Friday, November 14, 2008 and Saturday,
November 15, 2008 at 7:30pm.
November 14, 15, and 16, San Marcos: World United Music Festival The United States
Entertainment Force (U.S.E.F.) in conjunction with the Roots Music Association presents
the World United Music Festival and RMA Radio and Music Industry Conference, a threeday, 150 band music event and conference that will take place on the behind the San
Marcos Outlet Malls and atEmbassy Suites Click here to visit their web site or call (512)
392-4997.
November 15-16, Fredericksburg: Fall Antiques Show. As part of the Texas Hill Country
Antique Shows, the Fredericksburg show features furniture, architectural and select
collectibles by vendors who are knowledgeable and friendly. This weekend event
celebrates American heritage and it’s a wonderful fall weather venue as Fredericksburg
provides a scenic background complete with great restaurants and accommodations, local
wineries, and plenty of live entertainment. Come for the antiques; stay for the atmosphere!
830-995-3670 Admission: Adults $5, children age 12 and younger enter for free
www.texasantiqueshows.com
November 20 - Austin: Sixth Annual Big Reds & Bubbles A Holiday Celebration of Big
Reds, Champagne and Cuisine
Featuring Cellist Steve Bernal Raise a glass with The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas as
we ring in the 2008 holiday season with our 6th annual Big Reds & Bubbles. Held at the
historic Driskill Hotel, Big Reds & Bubbles features over 50 champagnes and red wines as
well as a select group of 20 Austin chefs showcasing their finest holiday cuisine. This
event will also feature a unique silent auction, the perfect way to commence your holiday
shopping. The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St., Austin 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM $75 to attend
November 26-December 31—MARSHALL: Wonderland of Lights This is a spectacular
Christmas event with a parade, home tours, carriage rides, outdoor ice skating, live
entertainment, visits with Santa, historic church tours and more. Downtown Marshall.
www.marshalltxchamber.com 903/935-7868 or 903/938-8140
November 28 - SAN ANTONIO: Holiday River Parade Spectacular parade begins at 7 p.m.
Along the River Walk. 210/227-4262
November 28 Country Christmas Celebration. Sponsored by the Historic Granbury
Merchants Association. Lighted float parade, extended shopping hours in Historic District,
holiday carol sing-a-long, candle lighting, and a visit from Santa. 817-573-5299
November 28-JAN. 1—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas
Lighting Trail Come home to the hills for the holidays as the communities of Boerne,
Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Llano, Marble Falls,
New Braunfels, Round Mountain and Wimberley light up the Texas night skies. Includes
lighting displays, pageants and festivities of all kinds for all ages. www.tex-fest.com
866/TEX-FEST (866/839-3378)
November 28 – January 4 - Eisbahn (an outdoor skating rink) at Fredericksburg Marktplatz
Ice skaters delight each winter as Fredericksburg unveils its Eisbahn, or outdoor skating
rink. Located at the charmingly decorated winter wonderland that is Marktplatz, the
Eisbahn provides hours of fun and exercise as families skate their way across the ice.
Monies raised through entry fees help fund life saving research benefitting individuals
suffering with cystic fibrosis.
www.eisbahnfbg.com or email info@eisbahnfbg.com
Admission: $10.00 which includes skate rental and a wristband (wristband allows you to
come and go on date of purchase only), $80.00 for a 10-day pass located at the 100 block
of W. Main St., Fredericksburg
November 28-JAN. 1—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas
Lighting Trail Come home to the hills for the holidays as the communities of Boerne,
Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Llano, Marble Falls,
New Braunfels, Round Mountain and Wimberley light up the Texas night skies. Includes
lighting displays, pageants and festivities of all kinds for all ages. www.tex-fest.com
866/TEX-FEST (866/839-3378)
OCTOBER 2008
October 1 - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for
writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is
committed to both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from
a specific genre each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative,
rock). Co-sponsored by Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time:
7pm - 9pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100
Memorial Blvd., Kerrville.
October 2 - Weatherford: Girls Night Out. The York Avenue Merchants are excited to host
Girls Night Out from 5-8 the first Thursday of each month. Pick up a punch card from the
first store you visit and then visit all of the other merchants listed on the card. If you get all
punched, you are eligible to enter the drawing for a great gift. Time: 5-8pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Historic Downtown Weatherford 100 York Avenue.
October 2-4 - Center: 32nd Annual East Texas Poultry Festival. Food booths, Arts & crafts
booths, live entertainment, 3-day carnival, cheer competition, art and quilt show, poultry
judging and auction and more. Time: 10am-10pm every day. Cost: $3 for 5 and older, 5 &
under free. Location: Historic Downtown Center Square.
October 3 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy
hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist
demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art
Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave.
October 3-5 - Fredericksburg: Oktoberfest. A colorful, festive celebration of
Fredericksburg's German heritage. The event originated in 1810 by the Germany's Prince
Ludwig, and has become an annual tradition around the world. Oktoberfest is a
community event of family entertainment featuring three stages with continuous oompah
music, arts/crafts, polka and waltz contests, Children's fun area ~ Kinder Park, a German
Bier Garten, an Oktoberfest Vineyard area, and delicious food and drink all weekend long.
Time: Friday: 6pm-12 Midnight, Saturday: 10am-12 Midnight. Cost: Adults $6 daily,
Children 6-12 $1, Under 6 Free. Location: Downtown Market Square 100 West Main.
October 3-5 - Temple: Texas Early Day Tractor & Engine Association. The TEDTEA Annual
show features hundreds of antique engines, tractors, & implements from the turn of the
century in a recreated Heritage Village. Tour the historic buildings, enjoy homemade ice
cream, BBQ, beans & cornbread, farm-related flea market and hundreds of demonstrations
of early day life Tractor pull all day, tractor parade 1pm. Swap a yarn or a treasure. Time:
9am-dusk. Cost: $5, children under 10 free. Location: From IH-35 in Temple, Exit 302
Nugent, go west to 1717 Eberhardt.
October 3 - November 15 - Salado: The Foreigner. Live Stage Production by Larry Shue.
Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General Admission: Adults
$15/Matinee $10, Senior Citizens, Students & Military With ID $12/Matinee $8, Children
Under 12 $8. Group rates available. Location: Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royals St.
October 4 - Calvert: Victorian Festival. Street fair and victorian reenactment. Food, music,
shopping, arts, crafts. Victorian Garden Tea - 2pm, Victorian Gala - 7pm, Costume contest,
food & setups BYOB, live music, carriage rides. Call for Reservations & ticket prices.
Time: 10am. Cost: Free. Location: Main Street in Downtown Calvert, Texas
October 4 - Eastland: Ripfest. The celebration includes a 5k Run, large parade, beauty
pageant, live local entertainment throughout the day, booths featuring delicious food,
clothes, furniture, jewelry, arts, crafts, and more. This years event will have a free concert
during the evening with a fish fry sponsored by the local fire department. Time: 8am-10pm.
Cost: FREE. Location: Downtown Square Main street in Downtown Eastland.
October 4 - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair
with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson
Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants
Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown
Harlingen.
October 4-Odessa: Art Tour. The Odessa Art Tour, sponsored by the Odessa Council for
the Arts & Humanities, features authors, who will sign their books, and artists displaying a
wide variety of art -- fine or funky jewelry, hand-painted scarves, unique pottery, mixed
media creations, watercolors, oils, wild and wonderful hand-painted furniture and much
more. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Cost: Free. Location: In buildings on Grant Ave. (Hwy.
385) between 4th & 6th Streets.
October 4 - Somerville: 6th Annual Somerfest. Food booths, Car Parade at 3pm, Battle of
the Bands begin at 5pm. Time: 10am-dark. Cost: call. Location: Lake Somerville Marina &
Campground Park.
October 4 - Sulphur Springs: Indian Summer Festival. Native American Dancers, Civil War
Enactors, and musical groups will entertain you. Explore the archeology dig pit, tin punch,
and candle dipping. Interpreters in period dress will demonstrate butter churning, soap
making, blacksmithing and the gristmill operation. Handmade Quilts will be on display. If
this doesn't entice you, the Dutch oven cooking will, and you can enjoy the meals by
purchasing a set up for all the good food. Drinks and other foods may be purchased from
the food tent. Time: 9am-3pm. Cost: $2, children under 12 free. Location: Heritage Park,
416 N. Jackson Street.
October 4-5 - Richardson: Cottonwood Art Festival. Enjoy high-quality art in a relaxing, but
fun, upscale atmosphere with fabulous music. There is something for every member of the
family. For two weekends each year, this event draws local, regional, and national artists
as well as local bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk.
Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: Free Admission & Free Parking. Location: Cottonwood Park in
Richardson, TX, one block east of Coit Rd. on Belt Line Rd.
October 5-Houston: 8th Annual Village Art Car Show at Traders Village. More than 75
rolling works of art are on exhibit. See one of the country's largest displays of the amazing
street-legal folk art. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders
Village - Houston, 7979 North Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041.
October 7-9 - Salado: Gathering of the Scottish Clans. Friday Finger Tip Supper. Saturday
Open & Masters Athletics, Parade, Battle of the Clans Tug-of-War, Scottish Shortbread &
Bonniest Knees, Ceilidh, Tattoo and Tartan Gala. Sunday Church Service & Kirking of the
Tartans, Drumming Contest, Pipe Band Contest, Children's Games followed by Closing
Ceremony. Time: Friday 6pm, Saturday 10am-8pm., Sunday 9am-3pm. Cost: Friday $10,
Saturday $10, Sunday $8. Location: Pace Park, Pace Park Rd.
October 8-New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious
sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin
October 8-12 - Nacogdoches: Pineywoods Fair. The Pineywoods Fair features local
livestock, vendor exhibits, carnival rides, variety of food vendors and live stage
entertainment to round out the perfect fair for the oldest town in Texas. Time: Wednesday
4pm-11pm, Thursday 4pm-11pm, Friday 4pm-2am, Saturday 11am-12 midnight, Sunday
1pm-11pm. Cost: $5 adult, $4 seniors (55 and over), $3 children (ages 6-12), 5 and under
are free. Location: 3805 NW Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964.
October 9 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where
restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30
pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene.
October 9-10 - Salado: Christmas In October. Shop Salado Merchant's Christmas Market Christmas Shopping, Bake Sale, Style Show and Vintage Car Show - Free Parking Time:
9am - 5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Civic Center, 601 N. Main St.
October 9-12 - South Padre Island: 15th SPI Bikefest. Bikers from around the country will
make a roar by the shore. Includes vendor booths, music, food, fun and ride to Mexico.
Time: Varies. Cost: Varies. Location: SPI Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd.
October 9-12 - Seguin: Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo. Family fun and PRCA
rodeo. Location: Guadalupe County Fair Grounds Austin St, Seguin, Texas.
October 9-19 - Beaumont: YMBL South Texas State Fair. Face painting, Ferris wheels,
spicy southern cooking, candied apples and children's games that even adults can enjoy
at Ford Park when the South Texas State Fair rolls around each year. Time: Call. Cost:
Call. Location: Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont, TX 77705.
October 9 - November 2 - Kerrville: Fragments. Mixed media artwork by the creative
Visions 10 art group. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location:
Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett.
October 10-Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of
each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point
Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live
music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd
October 10-11 - Frisco: Frisco Storytelling Festival. Listeners will be spellbound by fables
from ancient cultures, retellings of Native American legends, hilarious chronicles of
childhood misadventures, and more. Featuring award-winning storytellers, this truly
entertaining and unique festival will offer two days and nights of family fun. In addition to
concerts, puppet shows, folk arts and crafts and more stories ever told in one setting, the
grand finale concert will leave you laughing all the way home. Time: call. Cost:
call.Location: City Hall Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
October 10-11 - Jefferson: 11th Annual Boo Benefit. Motorcycle enthusiasts gather for a
benefit to aid the Percy Johnson Foundation and Louisiana Burn Camp for children. This
3-day event includes a Poker Run, Bike Show, Bike Games, Style Show, Live
Entertainment and more. Time: Call. Cost: $40 per person or $70 per couple. Location:
Austin Street.
October 10-11-Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys competing in this exciting
event. Time: all day. Cost: free admission. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3805
Hwy 27, Kerrville.
October 10-11 - Marshall: Fire Ant Festival. Where else can you enjoy good food, fine
entertainment, excellent art/craft booths, and still have a 5K run, chili cook-off, ugly face
making contest, fire ant calling, rubber chicken chunking contest, parade, Tour de Fireant
Bike Race? The list goes on and on, just come enjoy and see it for yourself. Location:
Downtown Marshall Texas - North Washington Street.
October 10-11 - Salado: Christmas in October. Christmas Shopping, Bake Sale, Style
Show, Vintage Car Show and Raffle. Time: Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm. Cost: No
Admission Fee. Location: Salado Civic Center, 601 N. Main St.
October 10-12 - Conroe: Cajun Catfish Festival. Join in a weekend celebration with five
stages, sensational Cajun food, fascinating exhibits, a children's area, arts and crafts,
carnival, wine tasting venue, catfish fishing contest, fiddling contest, songwriter’s tent and
lots more. Time: Fri 6pm-12, Sat 11am-12; Sun 12-6pm. Cost: $10 Adult, 12yrs and under
Free, 65 yrs and over Free. Location: Montgomery County Court House Square and
surrounding streets - downtown Conroe.
October 10-12 - Cuero: 36th Annual Cuero Turkeyfest. A celebration of which the North
Star, Worthington, Minnesota and the Lone Star, Cuero, Texas, come together for the 2nd
heat of a friendly rivalry of the Great Gobbler Gallop. The kick-off dance on Friday starts
the weekend off with featured artist Dean Seltzer & the Redneck Mothers. Join us at 10am
Saturday to see which Turkey claims the title for their city as the "Turkey Capitol of the
World". After the parade downtown Esplanade it's up to the city park where the action
takes place, featuring dances and live entertainment under covered pavilion. In addition,
for your enjoyment you are guaranteed lots of food, beer pen, arts & crafts, lawn mower
races, PRCA Rodeo, and much more. Discover a little history at the South Texas Wheel
Spinners Tractor Show, authentic Dutch Oven Cooking and Living History. Children's
activities include a Kiddy Parade and Tractor Pull, Rock Wall Climbing and Carnival.
Location: Cuero City Park.
October 10-12 - Fredericksburg: Texas Mesquite Art Festival - Fredericksburg. Over 60
talented mesquite wood artisans come to Fredericksburg to showcase their handcrafted
mesquite products. Featuring the world's largest selection of original mesquite art,
sculpture, furniture, turnings, architectural accents, gift items, ornaments and more. Time:
Friday 12-6, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4. Cost: Free. Location: Marktplatz (Market Square)
100 block of west Main Street.
October 10-12 - Gruene: 22nd Annual Gruene Music and Wine Fest. This Americana event
benefiting Hospice and Comal County United Way features the best in live Texas music
and the best in Texas food & wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All 3 days will be
filled with vintner and music events, wine and food samplings, silent auction, and a
Sunday Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. Time: Fri 6pm -midnight; Sat noon - midnight,
Sun 10:30am - noon and 2pm to 9pm. Cost: call for more info Location: Gruene Historic
District in New Braunfels
October 10-12 - Rockport : Rockport Seafair. Do not miss the hilarious crab races,
cardboard boat races, a gumbo cook-off, unique arts and crafts vendors, outdoor fun
vendors, cooking demonstrations, delicious seafood, live entertainment and so much
more. Time: Fri. 5pm-11pm, Sat. 10am - 11pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. Cost: $5 adult, $2
child, 5 and under Free. Location: Navigation District Festival Grounds.
October 10-12 - Salado: Expressions of Good Taste - Chocolate & Art Festival. Friday
Evening of Chocolate & Wine. Saturday Chocolate & Art, Sunday Chocolate & Art Brunch.
Time: Friday 7:30pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am-1pm. Cost: Friday $35,
Saturday $15, Sunday $50. Location: Various Venues In Salado.
October 11 - Brenham: Fine Arts Festival. The Brenham Fine Arts League is celebrating
the 50th Anniversary with a terrific Fine Arts Festival, complete with outdoor exhibitorsfeaturing the juried work of talented Texas Artists. Live music, great food and other
activities. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: Free admission. Location: Historic Downtown Brenham,
TX.
October 11 - Brenham: Autumn Fest at the Monastery. Family fun and games, contests,
brush the horses, make-and-take ceramics, cart rides and shop for holiday items. Cost:
Nominal fee. Location: Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm, 9300 Hwy. 105.
October 11 - Flatonia: Market Days. Antiques, produce, arts & crafts, canned goods,
household items, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have sidewalk sales
and/or special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Cost: free. Location: 208 E. North Main.
October 11 - Gainesville: 22nd Annual Depot Day. Rededication of the Cooke County
Courthouse made possible through Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.
Kids Zone, pony rides, antique car show, arts and crafts, western town. Time: 10am-5pm.
Cost: Free. Location: Downtown around the Cooke County Courthouse Square in
Gainesville.
October 11 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive
foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost:
Free. Location: Downtown Square.
October 11- Goliad: Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and
much more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location:
Goliad Downtown Courthouse Square.
October 11 - Grapevine: Stop, Drop & Roll Chili Cook Off. This event is held as an annual
fundraiser for the WPI Firefighters Fund (non-profit that makes financial aid grants to
volunteer fire depts. and injured/fallen firefighters). Chili cook off sanctioned by CASI,
silent auction, live music, beer & soft drinks for sale. Sampling cups for chili available for
purchase. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: free. Location: 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, Texas
76051.
October 11 - November 30 - Houston: Texas Renaissance Festival. The nation's largest and
most acclaimed renaissance theme park, where the sights, sounds, tastes, and beauty of
the 16th Century, comes alive for 8 weekends. Featuring: Live music on the Cloister Stage;
Full contact jousting three times daily; The Beautiful Gardens of New Market Village; 20
stages with over 200 performances daily; Over 300 Arts and Crafts Shoppes; Foods from
around the world at 60 different shoppes; The Royal Fireworks, nightly at The Tournament
Field; Over 3,000 costumed characters daily. Time: 9am until Dark. Cost: Opening
weekend: Adults $11, Child (5-12) $6; Advance tickets: Adults $16, Child (5-12) $7; Gate
tickets: Adults $21, Child (5-12) $10; $5 camping available; Free Parking. Location: 21778
FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363.
October 11 - Johnson City: Hill Country Heritage Day. A relaxing look back in time to the
days of cattle drives and frontier living. Expert craftspeople demonstrate the skills that
went west with the pioneers. Children's activities are part of the fun. Historic Johnson
dogtrot cabin and a chuckwagon display as well as traditional cowboy songs and poetry
round out the day. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Johnson Settlement.
October 11 - Mineral Wells: 29th Annual Crazy Water Festival. Come and tour the Famous
Water Company, Creative Arts Center, Crazy 5K run, blazing bike ride on rails to trails.
Arts, crafts, food, children's games and rides, petting zoo, beer garden, continuous live
entertainment, & a street dance. Time: 9am until dark. Location: Downtown Mineral Wells,
US HWY 281 N & US HWY 180 E.
October 11 - Princeton: Lenses for Learning Motorcycle Fun Run and Bike and Car Show.
Bike and Car Show sponsored by the Princeton Lions Club. Trophies for winner of each
different class. On-site registration the day of the event starts at 11am, with judging at
3pm. Time: 8:30am - 4pm. Cost: $15 entry fee for participants. Location: 133 West
Princeton Drive (Hwy 380).
October 11-Rosenberg: Ride to Rosenberg. Downtown Rosenberg is going to rumble
during the annual Ride to Rosenberg classic car show featuring pre-1972 Classics Hot
Rods, Customs & Rat Rods. Time: 10am - 3pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Third Street in
Historic Downtown Rosenberg.
October 25 - Elgin: The Best Little Pig Gig in Texas. The Sausage Capital of Texas outdoes
itself once again with the 21st Annual Hogeye Festival from 10:00a.m. until 6:00p.m. The
festival features live music, handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities, Road Hog Car
Show, BBQ Pork Cook-Off, In a Pig’s Eye Dart Contest, the crowning of King Hog or Queen
Sowpreme, a children’s costume pet parade, a carnival, the Pearl’s Art Show, Hogeye
Hoedown Talent Show, Hogalicious Dessert Contest, Cow Patty Bingo and great food! The
day begins with the Elgin Sowpremes, our infamous singing group, riding in on “hogs”
(Harleys) to sing to our newly elected King Hog or Queen Sowpreme. Elgin is located 19
miles east of Austin on Hwy 290.
October 11-12 - Carrollton: Santa Fe Days. Artisans of New Mexico’s Santo Domingo
Pueblo will present Santa Fe Days on the square in Historic Downtown Carrollton. Over 35
artisans will share their heritage and culture while offering handcrafted pottery and jewelry
to sell. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit their Veterans Center in New Mexico.
Come share the festivities, buy unique handmade items, sample food and observe dancing
and drumming. A fun filled family event. Time: Saturday 9am-5pm. Sunday 10am-5pm.
Cost: Free. Location: Old Downtown Carrollton Square, I-35E at Beltline Road.
October 11-12 - Chappell Hill: Scarecrow Festival. Enjoy the magical land of scarecrows
and a pumpkin patch. 250+ craft booths, food, live music and family fun! Cost: free.
Location: Downtown Chappell Hill, FM 1155.
October 11-12 - Grand Prairie: 24th Annual BBQ Championship Cook Off. BBQ Cook Offs,
showmanship and entertainment for the whole family. Time: 8am - Dusk. Cost: $3 parking
fee. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
October 11-12 - Houston: Bayou City Art Festival Downtown. This juried festival hosts
local & national artists introducing their newest original artwork in 17 categories. The
outdoor gallery with a festival setting offers the beautiful skyline of downtown and a feast
for your senses: artwork; wine cafes; the Creative Zone for kids and those who still create
like kids; Houston restaurants representing a myriad of cultures; and the Houston Theater
District Stage presenting a full weekend of performing art. Time: 10am-6pm. Cost: $8
adults; FREE for children 12 and under. Location: City Hall Downtown at Hermann Square
and Tranquility Park.
October 11-12 - Katy: 28th Annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival. This festival includes a fullscale carnival, 3 stages of entertainment, over 300 food and craft booths, photography and
rice cooking contests, parade and pageant. The event draws 50,000 to 60,000 over the
weekend. Time: 10am-Midnight on Saturday and Noon to 6pm on Sunday. Location:
Historic Downtown Katy.
October 11-12 - Spring: Pet Fest. Grab your pets and head for Old Town Spring for a
weekend filled with fun and valuable information about your "best friend". Rescue and
service groups, microchipping, photography, fashion shows, education and
demonstrations. Blessing of the Animals. Yappy Hour. Cost: free. Location: 403 Main
Street, Spring TX 77373.
October 12-New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New
Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a
mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling
830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District.
October 15-19-Kerrville: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr Artists' Sale. Member artists selling their
works at exceptional prices. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free.
Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett.
October 16-19 - Beeville: 36th Annual Western Week Celebration. This event kicks off with
the Taste of Bee County and continues through the weekend. Family and friends will enjoy
the exciting 2 day Lester Meier Rodeo, the huge carnival, a petting zoo, and plenty of food
and drink booths. Wine and Art will be served and showcased in the Auditorium. Live
music all weekend. Tejano music will be played in the pavilion area on Friday. A Texas
Country Style concert will take place on Saturday night. Come join us on Sunday and
show your talent with our Karaoke Contest. Time: Thursday 6pm, Friday 6pm - 12am,
Saturday 12pm - 1am, Sunday 12pm - 5pm. Cost: $2 per person or $ 5 presale wristband
gets you in all weekend. Location: Bee County Exposition Center, 214 S. FM 351.
October 16-19 - Mission: 13th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival. You are cordially invited to
experience nature at it best. You will enjoy expertly guided field trips; learn about
butterflies from internationally renowned speakers, a butterfly/nature expo, a South Texas
BBQ Dinner, and much more. Location: Mission Park and Recreation Department, 721 N
Bryan Rd.
October 16-19 - South Padre Island: Sandcastle Days. Come to Texas' Best Beach & play
in the sand. Travel to the Sand Castle Capital of the World and join thousands of visitors
for this extraordinary sand event. Witness professional sand sculptors creating beautiful
works of art that will delight and entertain everyone in your family. Time: NA. Cost: Free.
Location: Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel and Condominiums, 310 Padre Blvd.
October 16-19 - Tyler: 75th Annual Texas Rose Festival. From roses to royalty, the 74th
annual Texas Rose Festival will celebrate tradition and community spirit as we explore
"Treasures". The Coronation promises to be a grand showcase of spectacular costumes
and staging that will surely provide an enchanted evening for all. The Rose Show, Queen's
Tea and Rose Parade will showcase the elegance and fragrance of our national flower, the
Rose. Entertainment galore awaits the entire family. Time: varies. Cost: Varies (free - $45).
Location: Events are held throughout the City of Tyler. The Festival offices are located at
the Tyler Rose Museum, 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, Texas 75702 (adjacent to the Tyler
Municipal Rose Garden. Highway 31 West)
October 17-18 - Houston: Annual Harris County Fair & Rodeo Bar-B-Que Cook-off. The
Annual Harris County Fair & Rodeo Bar-B-Que Cook-off returns to the Houston Farm &
Ranch Club. With over 100 teams competing for cash prizes and trophies, there is not only
great Bar-B-Que but also lots of fun for the whole family! Admission tickets and Season
Passes are available on our web site at www.hfrc.org. Time: 12 noon. Cost: call. Location:
One Abercrombie Drive, I-10 @ Highway 6, Houston, TX 77084.
October 17-19 - Boerne: Boerne Festival of Arts and Music. The Cibolo Arts Council's
flagship event is produced in association with the Boerne Area Artists Association.
Experience a superior collection of fine artists and musicians in an exclusive and historic
setting, the magnificent Ye Kendall Inn. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Main Plaza and Ye
Kendall Inn.
October 17-19 - Corpus Christi: 47th Annual Texas Jazz Festival. World-class jazz festival
featuring jazz artists from across the U. S. Over 50 bands on 3 stages over 3 days. Time:
TBA. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 361-808-9515. Please mention this listing when
inquiring. Held annually, 3rd week in October.
October 17-19 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets
in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles,
food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just
haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location:
Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway).
October 17-19 - San Antonio: Annual St. Sophia Greek FUNstival. A three day Greek
cultural experience through our music, dance, wine and food. Relax and enjoy a cup of
authentic Greek coffee with a delectable Greek pastry. Time: Fri: 6-11pm, Sat: Noon-11,
Sun: Noon-7:00. Cost: $3. Location: 2504 N. St. Mary's Street 78212.
October 17-19 - Terlingua/Study Butte: 10th Annual Big Bend Ride for Trails. A motorcycle
event where there will be two-wheeled games all weekend along with barbecue and
general good times. Saturday Poker run is followed by a big dance where a brand new
Harley will be raffled off. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Terlingua/Study Butte Community
Center, TX Hwy. 118, behind the Post Office, Study Butte, TX 79852.
October 17-19-Weatherford: POWWOW - Sounds of Thunder. This Event will have Native
American Arts & Crafts Vendors, demonstrations, dance contests, and something for
everyone. Bring your own chairs. Time: varies. Cost: Free. Location: 2100 Greenwood Rd,
76088.
October 17-19 - Yorktown: 50th Annual Yorktown Western Days Festival. Free Familyoriented 3 day festival featuring continuous live music, medicine shows, Indian dance
performances, mutton bustin', pig scramble, gunfighters, gold panning and much more.
Come join us for one of South Texas' best foot stompin', boot scootin' weekends. Time:
10am - 1am. Cost: Free. Location: 131 North Riedel Street.
October 18 - Burton: Annual Cotton Gin Museum Barn Dance & Dinner Gala. Join us for a
Dinner Gala and Barn Dance with music by Johnny Dee and The Rocket 88’s. Dinner at
7:30pm, Live Auction 8:30pm. Admission price includes one entry and a drawing for a fullsize pick-up. Time: 6:30pm-midnight. Cost: $100 for two-dinner, 2 beverages. Location:
LaBahia Hall-Burton, TX.
October 18 - Cleburne: Native American Indian Pow Wow. A celebration of the intertribal
culture of the American Indian in Johnson County. Gourd dancing, social dancing, music,
contests, crafts, and wonderful food. Time: 10am-9:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Cleburne
High School 1501 W. Harlin.
October 18 - Clifton: Oktoberfest. While Clifton is known as the Norwegian Capital of
Texas, it was declared that the area Germans need their day. So... The Sound of oompah
music and the aroma of sausage & kraut will fill the air in downtown Clifton. Enjoy
shopping, eating, entertainment, car show, art show & quilt auction all in one day. Time:
All day & evening. Cost: No gate fees. Location: North Ave D Downtown.
October 18-Columbus: Sandy Barta 5k Run/Walk. Annual event begins at Beason's Park in
Columbus. Raises funds for mammography services.
October 18 - Ennis: Autumn Days in Ennis Fall Festival. Arts & crafts exhibitors, free
pumpkin decorating, children's area, live music, scarecrow displays, and more. Time:
10am-6pm. Cost: Free. Location: 100 North West Main St. Historic Downtown Ennis.
October 18-Goliad: 16th Annual Missions Tour de Goliad Bike Ride. The 10, 30, 50 and 85mile riders pedal through gently rolling hills of scenic farm and ranch country, riding past
century old live oaks and through the beauty of rural country communities. Visit our
quaint town square shops filled with arts, crafts, antiques, souvenirs, fashion apparel,
Gourmet Texas food and much more. Time: 8am. Cost: $20 before Oct. 12; family of 4 or
more $15 before Oct. 12. Location: 131 S. Courthouse Square.
October 18 - Grapevine: 10th Annual Butterfly Flutterby. Calling all kids - come to
Grapevine to celebrate the migration of the Monarch Butterfly from Canada to Mexico.
Grapevine is on their path. This fun-for-the-whole-family event includes releases of
butterflies and a Gossamer Parade. New this year, join the fun at the Historic Cotton Belt
Railroad District, 701 South Main Street, you'll enjoy butterfly exhibits, gardening seminars
and all sorts of interactive butterfly arts and crafts and entertainment. The Parade will line
up at 9:30am at Liberty Park (corner of East Wall and Main Street) and proceed down Main
Street to the Cotton Belt Railroad District. Time: 10am-2pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic
Cotton Belt Railroad District, 701 South Main St. in Historic Downtown Grapevine.
October 18 - Harlingen: Jackson Street Jubilee. The place to be!! Jackson Street Jubilee
features vendors with arts and crafts, antiques, food, drinks, live entertainment, and
children's activity center with rides and games. Lots of fun for everyone. Don't miss out.
Time: 10am - 10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street (downtown main street in
Harlingen).
October 18 - League City: Annual South Shore Dockside Food & Wine Festival. Upscale
outdoor event on beautiful Clear Lake. Distinctive cuisine, wine tasting, culinary
demonstrations, grape stomp, high performance boat & luxury yacht displays, art exhibits,
vintage style show, car displays. Time: 11am-10pm. Cost: $20 pp includes admission,
souvenir wine glass and 5 tasting tickets. Location: South Shore Harbour Marina, 2500
South Shore Blvd.
October 18 - McKinney: Roundup on the Range. Dedicated to presenting and preserving
the traditions of the Old West, McKinney will once again play host to authentic
chuckwagon contestants, western musicians, artisans and equestrian demonstrations.
Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: $5 per person; $15 for chuckwagon lunch (limited supply of
lunches). Location: Myers Park and Event Center 7117 County Road 166 McKinney, Texas.
October 18 - Port Neches: Fall Fest on Port Neches Avenue. An old fashioned open-air
street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities and live
entertainment. Part of Neches Avenue is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Port
Neches Avenue Merchants Association. Time: 10am-8pm. Cost: Free. Location: 1303 Port
Neches Avenue.
October 18 - Seguin: 4th Annual Texas Collectors Pottery Show. Large collections of both
historic and contemporary pottery will be on display and for sale. Knowledgeable
exhibitors will be on hand to discuss the history of the early Texas potters. Time: 9am4pm. Cost: Free admission. Location: Guadalupe County Court House Central Park Square
- Seguin Texas 78155.
October 18 - Temple: Czech Feszt. Experience Czech Heritage, Temple Style. A day-long
salute to Czech Heritage & its impact on Temple's history. Live music, Beseda dancers,
great food, kolache baking contest & lots of activities. Time: Check website. Cost: Check
website. Location: Downtown Temple
October 18 - Wichita Falls: Shrimp and Wine Festival. Shrimp, wine, art, music. Time: 4pm9pm. Cost: call. Location: On the grounds of the Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar.
October 18-19-Bandera: Annual Quilt Show By The Silver Sage Corral. Features antique
quilts, quilted garments, and auction of special quilts. Time: Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday
12 Noon-4pm. Location: Silver Sage Corral, 803 Buck Creek.
October 18-19 - Copperas Cove: Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival. This festival celebrates
Copperas Cove's heritage with a fest every fall with pioneer craft demonstrations, craft
vendors, food vendors, entertainment, civil war camps with reenactments daily, western
shows and entertainment, Indian encampments, and a pioneer wedding. Time: call. Cost:
call. Location: Ogletree Gap Park on Highway 190 west
October 18-19-Del Rio: Fiesta de Amistad Parade and Arts & Crafts Fair. Fiesta de Amistad
is celebrated annually with an International parade that starts in one country and ends in
another. Along with the parade is the annual art & craft fair that features out of town and in
town artist along with food booths and entertainment. Time: 10am Parade; 10am-6pm Arts
& Crafts Fair. Cost: call. Location: Downtown Del Rio.
October 18-19 - Granbury: Harvest Moon Festival. Two-day festival features over 100 arts
& craft vendors and food booths on the Historic Downtown Square. Children's contest and
free hayride. Also Antique Engine and Tractor Show. Time: 9am-5pm. Saturday, noon to
5pm. Sunday. Cost: Free. Location: 122 N. Crockett.
October 18-19 - Grapevine: 6th Annual Canton in the City Holiday Gift Show. A home,
garden, decorating, and craft indoor showcase. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Adults $4, HS
Students $1, Children to age 11 admitted free. Parking is free. Canton in the City donates a
portion of the proceeds from every show to any non-profit organization that enrolls
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051.
October 18-19 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District.
October 18-21 - Brenham: Oktoberfest. Central Texas Sounds will provide ooom-pah
musice for your listening and dancing pleasure Friday evening. On Saturday there will be a
classic car show, sausage cook-off, live entertainment, maipole dancers, cultural and craft
exhibits, food booths, and lots of games for the children. Time: Fri. 6:30pm-10pm, Sat.
9am. Cost: Fri. $6, Sat. free admission. Location: 901 North Park St. Fireman's Park
Brenham, TX 77833.
October 18-21-Jefferson: MusicFest. Featuring Drum Jam, a percussion explosion of
entertainment for the whole family headlines a weekend of musical entertainment all over
Jefferson. Friday night will have indoor venues, Saturday will host entertainment in the
alley on the main stage and free venues of music all over the town. Time: Noon - 10pm,
Saturday. Cost: $10 Adults. Location: Bateman's Alley off Polk and Austin Streets.
October 19 - Abilene: Annual Erinshire Folk Festival. Come and experience an Abilene
tradition. Musicians from all over the Abilene area (and some outside) come together for
one magical night of acoustic music under the stars. Music all day long. Bring quilts,
picnics, coolers. Food vendors available. Tickets available at Aartvark Music, Allied Parcel
& Post on Judge Ely, and Caldwell Music. Time: noon to midnight. Cost: $10 per person.
Location: Erinshire Gardens, 435 College Drive at Cedar Crest.
October 19 - San Antonio: BOOtanica / Fall Garden Fair. The entire family can celebrate
autumn at the Botanical Garden. Kids come dressed in their Halloween costume to
participate in games, crafts, a costume parade, creepy, crawly displays and other spooktacular activities. The Fall Garden Fair offers plant sales, nature walks, and various
demonstrations on fall gardening. The Children's Vegetable Gardening Program will show
the children's vegetables that were grown over the course of the program and view the
judges' picks for each variety. Time: 9am to 5pm. Cost: All activities are free with
admission to the Garden. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden.
October 23 - December 7 - Kerrville: Eighth Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show.
Statewide competition of the finest custom furniture makers in Texas. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4,
Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett,
Kerrville.
October 24-25 - Montgomery/Conroe: Fire and Ice Barbecue Cook-off. The pits are fired up
and Jay Maclaskey, internationally award-winning ice sculptor will be carving ice. Be ready
to party. Time: 6pm - 2am Friday, Noon-2am Saturday. Cost: $5 per person, Children under
12 free. Location: 15600 FM 2854, Montgomery, Texas 77316.
October 24-25 - Paris: Festival of Pumpkins. Everything Pumpkin, fall and fun! Lighting of
the Tower of Pumpkins and a music festival Friday night. Saturday includes BBQ cook-off,
music, food, shopping, crafts, and every kind of pumpkin related game that exists. Join us
for a Coca Cola Family Fest, Iron Kids Sports Park, Kimberly Clark Diaper Derby and
much, much, more. Time: 6pm-11pm and 8am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Historic
Downtown.
October 24-25 - Richmond: Texian Market Days. Texian Market Days is a living history
festival which brings Texas history to life with costumed historical interpreters, battle reenactments, cattle-working demonstrations and more. Take a trip through time beginning
with the early days in Stephen F. Austin's colony (1830s) through the late years of the
Great Depression and World War II (1940s). Enjoy toe-tapping old-time tunes, an antique
tractor show and pull, arts and crafts from around the region at the Texian Market Place
and so much more. Proceeds from Texian Market Days supports the educational programs
of the Fort Bend County Museum Association. Time: 9am - 5pm. Cost: $10 Adults, $5
Child. Location: 10215 FM 762 Rd.
October 24-26 - Flatonia: Czhilispiel. Continuous live entertainment, carnival, arts & craft,
food booths, Children's special events, CASI Chili and Hometown Chili Cook-off, BBQ
Cook-off, jalapeno eating contest, egg toss, and much more. Cost: Fri $7, Sat $7, Sunday
Free. Location: Main street downtown Flatonia.
October 24-26 - Ingleside: Round Up Days Western Festival. Festival with cook-offs, a
carnival, country and Tejano music. Time: Friday, 6pm-11pm, Saturday, noon - 11pm.
Sunday noon - 5pm. Cost: $5 adults, $3 6-12 years. Location: N.O. Simmons Park, Hwy
361, Ingleside.
October 24-26 - Kerrville: Kerr County Fair. The Kerr County Fair is an event where families
can experience various exhibits, vendors and entertainment, such as carnival, rodeo,
band, and cook-offs. There are also a variety of contests to enter. The talent contest
preliminaries will be held October 15, 2005 at the Riverhills Mall on Sidney Baker South in
Kerrville, Texas. Time: call. Cost: Adults $5, 10 and under free. Location: State Highway 27
East.
October 24-26 - Kountze: Hardin County Cajun Country Music Festival. Features a dozen
Cajun and Texas Country bands, Motorcycle Rally, Antique Car Show, Gumbo Cook-off,
Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show as seen on ESPN, Art and Photography Contest, Washer
Tournament, Carnival, Arts & Crafts and Food vendors, and much more! Time: Oct. 26 4pm-12am, Oct. 27 - 10am-12am, Oct. 28 - 10am - 3pm. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children
12 and under. Location: Roy Brown Entertainment Ranch, 231 Old FM 418, Kountze, TX
77625.
October 25 – Elgin: 21st Annual Hogeye Festival, a small town celebration with a big
appetite for fun from 10:00a.m. until 6:00p.m. The festival features live music, handmade
arts and crafts, children’s activities, Road Hog Car Show, BBQ Pork Cook-Off, In a Pig’s
Eye Dart Contest, the crowning of King Hog or Queen Sowpreme, a children’s costume pet
parade, a carnival, the Pearl’s Art Show, Hogeye Hoedown Talent Show, Hogalicious
Dessert Contest, Cow Patty Bingo and great food!
October 25 - Canyon Lake: Elf Tabatha Mystery Poker Run. Starts at 'The Dam Red Barn'
below Canyon Lake Dam. Registration includes poker run, event button, meal and door
prizes. Day registration at 8am / last bike (vehicle) out at 9am. $1000 possible prizes to
win. Costume contest. 50/50 drawing. This events in conjunction with Elf Tabatha's Fright
5K Run Walk n' Roll, which is open to every one of all ages. All proceeds benefit Elf
Tabatha 'Helping Children in Need'. Time: 8am-4pm. Cost: $25 per rider / $10 extra meals.
Location: Access Rd. -- just below the Canyon Lake Dam.
October 25 - Canyon Lake: MARKETDAYS. Enjoy it all in Texas Hill Country, lake, river,
hiking, RVing and MARKETDAYS (below Canyon Dam). Over 100 in/outdoor vendors will
share Arts, Crafts, Bargains, Attic Treasures, Antiques, Home Cookin' and Holiday Gifts
with a Texas "Howdy". Also visit North Pole Village in Dec. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Free
parking/admission/entertainment to Public, Vendor space $25. Location: 125 Mabel Jones
Dr. (below Canyon Dam).
October 25 - Columbus: St Anthony Fall Carnival. Cake booth, auction, children's
activities, food, country store, haunted house, train ride and much more. Time: 4pm-12am.
Cost: Varies. Location: 635 Bonham.
October 25 - Fredericksburg: Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest. Fine wines, Texas foods.
Gourmet chefs demonstrating culinary techniques using Texas foods and wines. Games
and auction. Texas-made arts and crafts. Time: 12 Noon-7 PM. Cost: Adults $20, under 21
$5. Location: Marktplatz, 100 block of East Main Street.
October 25 - Grand Prairie: Haunted Hallway. Halloween event for younger children. Time:
11am-4pm. Cost: $3 parking fee. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand
Prairie, TX 75052.
October 25 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the square
featuring original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce. Time:
9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: 700 Main St., Kerr County Courthouse grounds.
October 25 - Madisonville: Texas Mushroom Festival. Culinary and wine tasting event of
the region. Cooking demonstrations, auto showcase, photography contest, queen
competition, Baby Bella photography competition, cooking demonstration, and wine
tasting. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: $10 for wine tasting/cooking demonstrations. Location:
209 N. Madison.
October 25 - Palestine: Fall Octoberfest. Oktoberfest celebrates Palestine, TX, Home of the
Texas State Railroad. The event celebrates fall and Oktoberfest in this historic city,
offering entertainment, great food booths, arts & crafts, and a Kidz Zone. Numerous
historic buildings, antiques and uniques, bed and breakfasts, motels and fall foliage to the
event. Time: All Day. Cost: $1. Location: Downtown and Old Town Palestine.
October 25 - Sulphur Springs: Heritage Square Antique Car Show. Pre-registration must be
received before September 30. Vehicles must be 1987 or older. Sponsored by Downtown
Business Alliance Time: On-site registration 8am. Cost: free to attend, Entry fee $20.
Location: Heritage Square in Downtown Sulphur Springs.
October 25-26 - Beaumont: 4th Annual Beaumont Rockin' Blues Festival. A two-day event
music festival that highlights blues and gospel music on three outdoor stages. Southeast
Texas is home to many renowned Blues artists who have contributed to the evolution of
this music. Examples include Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Barbara Lynn, and Johnny
Winter. Other activities include children's arena, jam sessions, vending booths, and art.
Location: Riverfront Park in downtown Beaumont. Take I-10 to the Downtown Exit. Turn
left on Main Street. Follow Main to the festival.
October 25-26 Harvest Moon Festival. Arts & Crafts and food vendors, children’s activities,
pumpkin carving contests and more. 817-573-5299
October 25-26 - New Braunfels: Annual Texas Clay Festival. Respected potters and
sculptors from around Texas display, sell their wares, and demonstrate a variety of
techniques. Hands-on activities are available for children. Time: 10am. Cost: call.
Location: 1601 Hunter Road.
October 25-26 - Salado: Fright Trail - Tablerock's Walking Trail. Tablerock's one-half mile
walking trail presents thrills and chills for old and young to enjoy a haunting Halloween
treat. Relive the great horror classics and expect the unexpected along the enchanted trail.
Time: 7:30pm-10pm. Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Children (12 and under). Location: Tablerock
Amphitheater, Royal Lane.
October 25-26-Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site: Smithing in Texas. Members
of the Houston Area Blacksmiths Assoc. and other smiths from around Texas will meet at
Barrington to demonstrate this vanishing art. The art and utility of blacksmiths helped to
build the fledging State of Texas. Learn the process and gain an appreciation for artists of
the past and present. Time: 10am-4:30pm Sat., 11am-4:30pm Sun. Cost: Adults $4,
Children 12 and under $2. Location: Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site, 12300
Park Road 12, Washington, TX.
October 7 - Austin: Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's Annual
Plant Auction at Zilker Botanical Gardens Center. Expand your devotion to orchids!
Orchids are some of Mother Nature’s most wonderful plants, which bloom in every color of
the rainbow. You may bid on a spectacular selection of great plants available from local
area orchid growers and some local vendors. Some will be in bud or bloom. There will be
orchid related items up for auction as well. For more information please contact: Philip
Zbylot e-mail 2220 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX. 78746 (512) 477-8672
Preview starts at 6:45pm; and the auction starts at 7:15pm.
October 11 - Cottonbowl in Dallas at State Fair of Texas
October 11 - Brenham: 3rd Annual Brenham Festival of Fine Arts. The Brenham Fine Arts
League invites you to join us in downtown Brenham, Texas on Saturday, October 11, 2008
from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm as we continue a Fine Arts Tradition with the Third Annual
Brenham Festival of Fine Arts. Featuring Fine Arts, Children's art exhibit, Live Music, Great
food and Scarecrow exhibits. With 50 years of history to build on, we would like to
promote an annual tradition of Great Texas Fine Arts with this festival. Live music will add
to the atmosphere as shoppers visit an abundance of arts booths. Plenty of food and
drinks will be available at the downtown restaurants and vendors.
October 25 - Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 8th Annual
New Growers Seminar, Exhibit and Plant Sale Zilker Botanical Gardens Center 2220 Barton
Springs Road
Austin, TX. 78746 (512) 477-8672
Seminar: 10:00am - 1:00pm, Exhibit and Plant Sale: 10:00am - 2:00pm. Lectures will
include the 6 variables: Light, Water, Air, Temperature, Growing medium & Fertilizing
(called feeding). There will also be a lecture on Pest and Diseases. Free handouts will be
available which are designed for the beginner to form a bases on how to grow different
orchids, in the home, greenhouse or outdoors. No charge for the seminar or exhibit, just
come and learn. For more information please contact: Dave Levine by e-mail
October 26 - Jefferson: 16th Annual Taste of Jefferson. Dine as never before on Austin
Street in historic Jefferson, Texas as the street becomes East Texas' largest restaurant
during the Taste of Jefferson. Local restaurants, cafe owners and bed & breakfasts turn
out samples of their finest foods for this mouthwatering event. Time: 11am-2pm. Cost:
$10. Location: Austin Street.
October 27-Beaumont: Nightmare on Crockett Street. Nightmare on Crockett Street
features an outdoor stage with live music and dancing on the street. Put on your scariest
face for a chance to win the costume contest. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Crockett
Street, Downtown Beaumont, TX 77701.
October 31 - Bandera: 46th Annual Hunters Bar-B-Que & Outdoor Expo. Exhibits,
entertainment, Texas sized auction. Sponsored by the Chamber Of Commerce. Time:
Doors open 3 pm, serving begins 5pm, and auction begins 7 pm. Location: Bandera, TX,
Mansfield Park.
October 31 & November 1-2 - Brenham: 21st Annual Festival of Roses. National and
International speakers on garden-related events. Time: 9am-6pm Fri-Sat, 11am-5:30pm
Sun. Cost: Free. Location: 9300 Lueckemeyer Road, Brenham, TX 77833
October 31 - November 1 - Columbus: Live Oaks & Dead Folks Cemetery Tour. Take a
stroll through one of our town's historic cemeteries and meet the ghosts of Columbus'
past. Told by local re-enactors, these strange, heroic and sometimes tragic tales will have
you wiping away tears of joy and sorrow. This is a fun and unique way to learn about
Texas history while celebrating those who lived through it. Time: Call to Schedule. Cost:
$10 a person. Location: Tour at Local Cemetery Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington
Street, Columbus, TX 78934.
October 31 - November 2 - Weatherford: First Monday Trade Days. An open-air market that
is held the weekend before the first Monday of each month. There are over 500 vendor
spaces for visitors to enjoy shopping for unique gifts, food, crafts, antiques and more.
Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: First Monday Grounds, 100 Santa Fe.
October 31 – November 9 - New Braunfels: Wurstfest. A ten-day celebration rich in German
culture and full of Texas fun. During the 10-day festival, you'll find a variety of
entertainment, food and fun on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park and many special
events throughout New Braunfels and Comal County. Time: Start and Close times vary we open weekdays at 5pm, Sat and Sun at 11am. On opening day, we open at 4pm. Cost:
$8 Adults, Children 12 and under are admitted free. Call for group rates. Location: Landa
Park, 120 Landa Street.
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 1 - Brackettville: Alamo Village Labor Day Fun. Cowboy Horse Racing down the front
street of Alamo Village. Western Specialty Acts, Music, Gunfights, BBQ, Children's games, Foot
races. Shops, Museums. Great Western Entertainment. Time: 9-5. Cost: $10.75 adults, 6-11
children, 5 and under Free. Location: FM 674, 7 miles north of Brackettville.
September 3 - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for
writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to
both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre
each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by
Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free.
Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville.
September 4 - 7 - Lubbock: 20th Anniversary of the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration
The National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration hosts over 100 performers & participants
including cowboy and cowgirl poets, western musicians, storytellers, panelists, cooks and special
presenters for the 20th Annual event. Its’ purpose remains to celebrate, preserve & pass along
our western heritage and cowboy culture. Featured nationally recognized artists this year are
Sons of the San Joaquin, Don Edwards, and Waddie Mitchell. To celebrate the 20th anniversary,
special new events are planned for the celebration – the Frank Dean-Will Rogers Championship
Trick Roping Contest, Dress of the West: 100 Years of Western Clothing display including a
celebrity boot collection, Western Authors' Panels and book signings, youth activities & much
more. This event also includes the American Cowboy Cultural Awards Banquet and the National
Championship Chuck Wagon Cook-Off and Youth Cook-Off Contest. For more information and
tickets visit their web site. www.cowboy.org
September 5 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours
and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free.
Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216
N. Bryan Ave.
September 5-13 Odessa: Permian Basin Fair & Exposition. The Permian Basin's largest annual
event. Nine fun-filled days feature live entertainment, a livestock show, great food, a petting zoo,
a carnival, arts & crafts and much more. Time: Fri 5pm - midnight, Sat 10am - midnight, Sun
10am-10pm, Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm. Cost: Adults $6, Seniors & Children (12 & under) $4.
Location: 42nd St. & Andrews Hwy.
September 5-7 - Grand Prairie: 46th Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow. An exciting
salute to Native American heritage features a championship dance competition in over 11
categories, a gigantic Indian arts & crafts show, a Tepee contest and Indian food booths. Dozens
of tribes from across the U.S. are represented each year. Time: 8am - Dusk. Cost: $3 parking.
Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
September 5-20 - Salado: Fall Into Fun. Live Vaudeville and Classic Cinema Time: Friday &
Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General Admission: Adults $15/Matinee $10,
Senior Citizens, Students & Military With ID $12/Matinee $8, Children Under 12 $8. Group rates
available. Location: Salado Silver Theater, Spur 108 Royals St.
September 6 Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with
antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is
blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time:
9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen.
September 6 - November 29-Grand Prairie: Fall Meeting of Champions at Lone Star Park.
Experience live Quarter Horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing
continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Time: Wednesday - Saturday first race at
6:35pm. Cost: $3 general admission. Location: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star
Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
September 8 & 9 - Humble/Houston: 2nd Annual Chocolate Festival of Texas and Taste of Home
Cooking School
Chocolate School with Chocolatier Daniel Brochu from the Culinary Institute Alain & Marie
LeNotre will be on Monday 9/8 at 3pm.
Taste of Home Cooking School on Tuesday 9/9 at 7pm
Exhibitor Booths, Chocolate Sampling and more open 3pm-7pm both days. Chocolate
Competition is open to the public with a silent auction on all entries. Judging will be on Monday
9/8 see entry form for more details. Contact: Selina Shadd at (832) 515-3860 or visit their web
site. http://www.chocolatefestivaloftexas.com/
September 10-New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches
and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin.
September 11 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants,
shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Historic Downtown Abilene.
September 11 – Grandbury: Stars Over the Brazos every Thursday night. Singer/Songwriter
Competition in Shanley Park behind City Hall at 7:00 pm. For more information call 817-5735548.
September 11 - Johnson City: Patriot Day. A candlelight ceremony commemorating the tragic
events of 9-11, 2001, held on the front patio of the national historical park Visitor Center.
Remarks from park staff and community leaders and a musical tribute, followed by refreshments.
Lest we forget. Time: 8pm. Cost: free. Location: Park Visitor Center, Ladybird Lane and Avenue
G.
September 11-14 Columbus: Colorado County Fair. Live music featuring nationally known artists,
parades, pageants, livestock, food, art & photography, BBQ, baked goods, carnival rides &
games, rodeo and so much more. Time: Varies. Cost: Varies. Location: 602 Walnut.
September 11-14 - Grapevine: 22nd Annual GrapeFest.Join wine novices and connoisseurs at
the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines at this annual
event offering four full days of fun. Visit Grapevine's winery/tasting rooms via complimentary
shuttle vans. The international wine area will feature wines from many countries. Listen to live
music on stages located throughout historic Main Street. Get "into" the action at the competitive
GrapeStomp, where you and your partner could win the coveted Purple Foot award. Volunteers
are needed and welcomed at GrapeFest. Uncork the fun at GrapeFest! Time: Thursday 11am10:30pm (free), Friday 10am-5pm (free), Friday 6pm-11:30pm, Saturday 10am-11:30pm, Sunday
11am-6pm. Admission Cost: General Daily $6, Seniors & Students $3, Daily Admission Family
rate $15, Weekend Pass, $10, Souvenir Weekend Pass, $15. Location: Main Street, Downtown
Historic Grapevine.
September 11 - October 5-Kerrville: Representational Watercolor. Paintings and miniatures in
watercolor by Bobbie Brown Marsh. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free.
Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett.
September 12-Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each
month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the
marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time:
7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd.
September 12-13 - Seguin: 6th Annual Roundup Cowboy Gathering. The Annual Roundup
Cowboy Gathering hosted by Red Steagall and featuring The Riders In The Sky is a two-day
event celebrating the Western culture and lifestyle of the American Cowboy featuring top-notch
cowboy music and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds benefit Guadalupe Regional
Medical Foundation. Location: Diamond F Arena & Expo Center, 5835 Old Seguin Luling Road,
Seguin, TX.
September 12 - Grapevine: OSCAR DE LA HOYA’S First Annual Fight Night at Quiktrip Park Get
ready Fight Fans for an action-packed night of world-class boxing, live at QuikTrip Park, 1600
Lone Star Parkway, Friday, Sept.12, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. It’s Oscar De La Hoya’s First Annual
Fight Night at QuikTrip Park. De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions will present seven exciting
fights. Starting August 1, you can pick up Free General Admission tickets at any participating
DFW QuikTrip store or get them at QuikTrip Park during AirHogs games. At the gate, general
admission tickets are $10, $15 for reserved seating, and VIP Field Seating is $50. This exciting
night of boxing will be nationally televised on Telefutura. For information, including the Fight Card,
go to the AirHogs website at www.airhogsbaseball.com
September 12-14 - Anahuac: Texas GATORFEST. A weekend of family fun, food and
entertainment awaits all at historic Fort Anahuac Park. Texas GATORFEST is truly the most
unique festival in the state, combining the alligator and family fun for a good old Texas twostepping good time. Witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, take an airboat ride or a river
boat tour, and enjoy three stages of entertainment, Texas Artisans, merchants and the scenic
waterfront beer garden. Take a whirl on the adult carnival rides and treat the kids to the kiddy
rides, pony rides and petting zoo. On Saturday and Sunday, witness the Great Texas Alligator
Roundup and visit the Alligator Education Tent to get an up close and personal view of live
gators. Time: Friday 6pm - 12 midnight. Saturday, 10am - 12 midnight. Sunday 12 noon - 6pm.
Cost: $10 Adult, Students, 18 & under & Seniors 65 & over $5, under 5 free, Parking free.
Location: Historic Fort Anahuac Park.
September 12-14 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets in
Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food,
specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been
shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2
miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway).
September 12-20 Amarillo: Tri-State Fair. Midway, rides, games, food booths, concerts, free
shows, animal exhibits, a rodeo and more. Location: Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds 10th and
Grand Street.
September 13-20 Brenham: 140th Washington County Fair. "Oldest County Fair in Texas."
Shows, Rodeos, Music and Fun! Nashville entertainment, carnival, crafts, food livestock and
poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions. Time: call. Cost: $10 daily, $15 advance
season ticket. Location: Washington County Fairgrounds 1305 E. Blue Bell Road.
September 13 - Celina: 29th Annual Lynn Stambaugh Fun Day. A long running community event
in a family friendly, traditional small town on our historic downtown square. A Fun Run and a
pancake breakfast kick off the day followed by performances on the main stage by local groups
and organizations as well as seasoned musicians. Kid's area, arts & crafts, rides, contests and
food. The day ends with a outside movie showing. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: free. Location: Celina
Historic Downtown Square, 45 minutes north of Dallas on 289 (Preston Road).
September 13 - Flatonia: Market Days. Antiques, produce, arts & crafts, canned goods,
household items, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have sidewalk sales and/or
special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Cost: free.
Location: 208 E. North Main.
September 13 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive
foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Downtown Square.
September 13 - Goliad: Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques, collectibles,
metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much more to be
found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown
Courthouse Square.
September 13 - Grand Prairie: Fiestas Patrias. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Traders
Village. Time: 8am - Dusk. Cost: $3 parking. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road,
Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
September 13 Hillsboro: Go Texan/Cotton Pickin' Fair. Activities on Friday include a concert at
8pm featuring the Quebe Sisters Band, performing a refreshing blend of western swing, hot jazz
& swing standards, western, vintage country and traditional Texas style fiddle tunes. On Saturday
beginning at 8am, activities include a one-mile and 5K run, followed by a BBQ cook-off, arts &
crafts booths, food vendors and entertainment. Time: Call. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown
Hillsboro Courthouse Square.
September 13 - Marble Falls: Market Day. Over 100 vendors with a variety of items, 9am to 4pm.
Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Free to shoppers. Location: Main Street (between First and Fourth
Streets).
September 13 - Richmond: Fiestas Patrias. Celebrate two Mexican national holidays! "Diez Y
Seis de Septiembre" commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain in 1825, & Cinco de
Mayo celebrates Mexico's freedom from French forces in Mexico in 1862. Music, food & craft
booths, watermelon and jalapeno eating contest, a car show, children's activities & the Fiestas
Patrias Queen coronation. Time: Noon to 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Fort Bend Museum 500
Houston Richmond, Texas 77469.
September 13-14 - Gruene: 5th Annual Texas Metal Arts - A Festival at Gruene. There will be
demonstrations and exhibitions of 25 metal artists with work ranging from fine jewelry to
blacksmithing, in Gruene Historic District. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: 1601 Hunter
Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
Zeke & Marty at 903-852-3311 or go to www.texasmetalarts.com. Please mention this listing
when inquiring.
September 13-14 - Houston: Pickin' & Peddlin' Bluegrass Festival at Traders Village. Some of the
best Bluegrass bands in Texas converge on Traders Village in NW Houston each September for
two days of pickin' and grinnin' beneath the 2.5-acre Blue Expo. Music begins at 10am both days
at the CarMax Concert Stage. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location:
Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041.
September 13-14 - Houston: Bayou Bend Ranch Rodeo. A Working Ranch Cowboys Association
(WRCA) sanctioned event - pitting Texas' finest working ranch hands from a number of the
historic ranches from across the state. Each team will be comprised of 4-6 cowboys competing in
Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Cow Milking, Team Penning and Team Branding. Come help us "open
the chutes" on Houston's newest, western heritage celebration! Time: Sat: 8am-11pm, Sun:
12pm-6pm. Cost: $14/day or $20 wknd pass; Children 11 & under free. Location: All events held
at Houston Farm & Ranch Club in West Houston. One Abercrombie Drive (Hwy 6 near I-10)
Houston, TX 77084.
September 13-14 - Kerrville: Texas Gun & Knife Show. Display of guns, knives, jewelry, books
and other related items. Time: Sat. 9-5; Sun 10-4. Cost: call for info. Location: Hill Country Youth
Exhibit Ctr., 3805 Hwy 27, Kerrville.
September 13-14 - Lake Dallas: Waterfest at Willow Grove. Waterfest at Willow Grove is all about
water sports, free kid's activities, live music, exciting exhibitors and great food & drinks in Lake
Dallas. The national boat and jet ski racing competition, SuperCourse Nationals, will take place all
weekend. On Saturday, there will be fun for the entire family including free kid's activities (fun
inflatables, fishing, scuba diving and pony rides), boat/RV/jet ski exhibitors, and live entertainment
from various groups. Saturday evening will feature a Texas country music band and we are
inviting everyone back out on Sunday for more jet ski races and a picnic by the lake. Time: Sat:
10 am - 9 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm. Cost: Free event. Parking at Willow Grove Park is $10/car.
Location: Willow Grove Park 800 E Hundley Dr., Lake Dallas, TX 75065.
September 13-20 Sulphur Springs: Hopkins County Fall Festival. An 8-day event featuring music
shows, petting zoo, Barbeque cook off, grounds entertainment including clowns, face painting,
annual Gospel Songfest, Commercial exhibitors, Arts and Crafts, Quilt show, antique tractor pull,
Hopkins County Stew contest, Cover Girl Contest. Time: 9am-9pm. Cost: Free. Location: Hopkins
County Civic Center - 1200 Houston St.
September 14-New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New
Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouthwatering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-6295077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District.
September 17 - San Antonio: The Woman’s Club of San Antonio Fashion Show and Luncheon
will be held at the San Antonio Country Club. Enjoy the latest Fall Fashions presented by Elegant
Furs and Town & Country Fashions.
10:30 AM Social and Silent Auction; 12:00 PM Lunch;
1:00 PM Fashion Show. Admission: $50.00 per person. Open to Public - Free Parking.
Reservations required by September 12
Call: 210-732-4811 or email: thewomansclubsa.org
September 16-20 - Wichita Falls: Texas/Oklahoma Fair. Food vendors, arts & crafts entries, live
bands, carnival rides, livestock shows, exotic petting zoo, and a beanie burger eating contest.
Time: Gates open at 6pm weeknights and 1pm on Saturday. The Exhibit Hall closes at 10pm
nightly, but the Midway remains open later. Cost: $5 Adults/$2 Children 12 & younger. Location:
MPEC, 1000 5th Street.
September 18 - December 30-San Antonio: Art in the Garden. Icelandic sculptor Steinunn
Thorarinsdottir will open an exhibit of work at the Botanical Garden. The large contemporary work
will be on display for several months. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: free with admission to the Garden.
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden.
September 19-20, 2009 - FESTIVAL - Waco: Waco Cultural Arts Fest. Two day free arts and
music festival in downtown Waco An eclectic variety of fine art from 30 juried artists including
ceramics, painting, photography, wood carvings, glassworks, jewelry and multi-media
compositions. Three stages feature more than 200 local, regional and national entertainers
including children's entertainment during the two-day celebration. "Arts for All" hands-on arts
activities and interactive arts demonstrations for the entire family. Over 10 different menus are
offered at Arts Fest food courts along with soda, specialty beers, wine and margaritas. Headliners
2008 Brave Combo and Bella Canto a fusion of diverse genres of music Time: Saturday 10am11pm, Sunday noon-7pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Indian Springs Park University Parks Drive,
Waco.
September 18-20 & October 2-4 - Salado: 1st Annual Fall Presentation of Horton Foote's Plays at
Tablerock's Repertory Theater of Salado. A selection of Horton Foote plays brought to you by
equity actors. The Horton Foote Society brings you Mr. Foote's plays on the Tablerock stage
twice a year. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $15. Location: Tablerock's Repertory Theater of Salado, 409
Royal Street.
September 19-20-Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys competing in this exciting
event. Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Arena.
September 19-20 - Sulphur Springs: Annual Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Quilt Show. There will
be approximately 150 quilts on display, including antiques and junior entries, with awards &
ribbons given. Boutique and Quilts for sale. Awards presented at the show at 2:15pm Saturday.
Quilt raffle ticket winner will be drawn at the show at 2:30 Saturday. Time: Friday 10am-5pm,
Saturday 9am-3pm. Cost: $2. Location: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Grounds.
September 19-21 - Brownwood: Annual Brownwood Reunion Celebration. Mayor Massey
officially invites you to come celebrate our version of Mayberry, Brownwood, Texas with us.
Dance under the stars, meet some new and old friends, enter friendly competitions, stroll down
the avenue, and eat everything from festival favorites to great down home cooking. We will fill 20
city blocks with surprises, attractions, friends, great cooking, crafters, parades, bull rides, web fan
cams, Apache helicopters, good times and so much more. We would love to have you. Time:
Friday 5pm-12pm, Saturday 10am-12pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Admission to festival grounds is
FREE. Admissions to nightly concerts range from $10-$30. Location: 600 E. Depot Brownwood
Texas 76801.
September 19-21 - Cleburne: Antique Alley & Yard Sale. 15-mile country shopping extravaganza
via FM 4 from Cleburne to Grandview with special shows, yard sales, store promotions and fund
raisers offering antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, food and more since 1999. Vendor Inquiries
Welcomed. Time: 8am-5pm. Location: FM 4, 15 miles Cleburne to Grandview.
September 19-21 - Plano: 29th Annual EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival. A 3-day event
with something for everyone. Over 100 hot air balloons fill the Plano sky while festival attendees
are entertained by concerts, the Kids Fun Zone, a Festival Marketplace, and tantalizing food
vendors. In addition, this year features a Friday night "street dance", and a spectacular Saturday
night fireworks. Time: Friday: 4pm, Saturday: 7am-10pm, Sunday: 7am-7pm. Cost: One time
entrance ticket $4, Saturday or Sunday All-Day Pass $6, Weekend Pass $15. Children under 36
inches tall are free. Location: Oak Point Park, 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano.
September 20 - Dallas: Art Dealers Association Gallery Walk. The Dallas Art Dealers Association
(DADA) will present its annual Gallery Walk at 35 of its member galleries throughout the Dallas
area. This free event (except for at the Nasher Sculpture Center) provides art lovers an
opportunity to socialize and roam (in a car) from gallery to gallery all in one day. Time: 2-8 p.m.
Cost: Free. Location: multiple locations.
September 20 - Flatonia: Fall Market Day & Citywide Garage Sale. Antiques, produce, arts &
crafts, canned goods, household item, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have
sidewalk sales and/or special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30am &
4:30pm. Cost: none. Location: North Main Street.
September 20 - San Marcos - Junior Texas Water Safari runs from City Park to Staples Bridge
Begins 9:00am
In 1963 Frank and "Big Willie" set up the first Texas Water Safari. The Safari is a long, tough
nonstop, marathon canoe racing adventure, which traverses 260 miles of challenging rivers and
bays. Now the Junior Texas Water Safari represents approximately the first 16.5 miles of that
ultra marathon. The finish line for the Junior race is the bridge at Staples, (the first checkpoint of
the longer race.) Compared to the Texas Water Safari, this is a sprint race pure and simple. While
this is considered a fun race by all, many racers take it very seriously, using it as one of the many
training runs they will undertake prior to the start of the big race in June. Keep your eyes open for
the party afterward, where racers, from the most laid back to the most hard-core, use it as an
opportunity to rub elbows with each other and to tell stories about their experiences in the Safari.
Who knows… maybe some of them are true!
September 20 - La Grange: Texas Heroes Day. Enjoy a day of honoring Texas Heroes including
those who fought and died for the Republic of Texas. The event specially commemorates the
men of the Dawson Massacre and the Mier Expedition. Enjoy pioneer craft demonstrations, reenactors, cannon and musket salutes, dulcimer music, historic flag display, a special
presentation, and guided tours. Call for more information Time: 10am-12pm. Cost: free. Location:
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites; 414 State Loop 92; La Grange, Tx 78945.
September 20 - Greenville: Rally Round Greenville. Fun for the whole family with live
entertainment, kid’s activities, pony rides, food vendors, crafts, antique cars, bike races, and Mini
Grand Prix. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown on the Square.
September 20 - Sulphur Springs: 38th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest.
The cook-off, which is the finale of the annual Hopkins County Fall Festival week, will feature over
100 cooking teams, stirring up this local delicacy in 10 gallon cast iron stew pots over oak
hardwood fires. A $500 cash prize, trophy, and bragging rights will be given to the winner of this
event. The contest begins at dawn with the finished product and all the trimmings being served to
the public, for a $5 all-you-can-eat charge, at 10:30am. Time: 9am-11am. Cost: $5 All You Can
Eat. Location: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Grounds.
September 20 - Tyler: Festival on the Square. Enjoy a day of fun for the family on the square in
Downtown Tyler. This celebration of arts and entertainment features everything from a daytime
children's area with crafts and fun activities to an evening concert under the stars. Arts and Crafts
show, musical performances, a volleyball tournament, arts demonstration and more. Time: 10am
- midnight. Cost: Concert at night $10 in advance, $15 at gate. Location: Downtown Square in
Tyler.
September 20-21 - Waco: Waco Cultural Arts Fest. Two day free arts and music festival in
downtown Waco An eclectic variety of fine art from 30 juried artists including ceramics, painting,
photography, wood carvings, glassworks, jewelry and multi-media compositions. Three stages
feature more than 200 local, regional and national entertainers including children's entertainment
during the two-day celebration. "Arts for All" hands-on arts activities and interactive arts
demonstrations for the entire family. Over 10 different menus are offered at Arts Fest food courts
along with soda, specialty beers, wine and margaritas. Headliners 2008 Brave Combo and Bella
Canto a fusion of diverse genres of music Time: Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday noon-7pm. Cost:
FREE. Location: Indian Springs Park University Parks Drive, Waco.
September 20-21-Azle: Best Of The West Cowboy Cap Guns-Vintage Toys & Western
Memorabilia Sale. Best in World Display of HUGE Roy Rogers Collection-largest in world as
Gene Autry, Lone Ranger, John Wayne, Lone Ranger & 29 others plus killer Toys & Western
Collectibles Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: $3 Adult, Kids under 12 Free. Location: NW Of Ft Worth in
Azle- 404 West Main St. - Old Downtown.
September 20-21 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District.
September 23-27 - Abilene: 8th Annual West Texas Book & Music Festival. Writing and
Publishing workshops, Abilene Book Award, Cookbook Gala, Gospel Hymnfest, Texas
Songwriters Concert, Boots and Books Luncheon honoring Texas Authors, "Hall of Texas
Authors" with more than 100 Texas authors, publishers and musicians who display, sell &
autograph books and CD's. Presentations are held throughout the day Saturday. Time: Varies.
Cost: Free except for Boots and Books Luncheon. Location: Abilene Public Library, historic
Paramount Theatre & Abilene Civic Center.
September 23-28 - New Braunfels: Comal County Fair. One of Texas' oldest and largest county
fairs with exhibits, carnival, rodeo and entertainment. Location: 801 E. Common Street.
September 25 - October 19-Kerrville: Quilts and other Art Forms. Fiber art quilts and fiber art
interpreted with other art forms. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: free.
Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville.
September 26 - Kerrville: Texas Living HIstory Day. Over 60 performers, tribute to Jimmie
Rodgers, Texas Folklore Seminar, Texas Heritage concert and dance. Time: 9am-11pm. Cost:
free. Location: Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd.
September 26 - October 19 - Dallas: Texas State Fair. Big Texas welcomes you to the endless
array of things to do.
September 26-27 - Blanco: Heritage Days. We will have Civil War Re-enactors putting on
demonstrations, chuckwagon cook-off and demonstrations, ranch rodeo, exhibits, chuckwagon
meal and awards, music all day, and a dance Saturday night. Time: 12 noon - 1am. Cost: Free to
the grounds; dance $10; chuckwagon food $8. Location: Yett Memorial Park Blanco, Texas.
September 27 and 28 - Comanche: The 28th annual Pow-Wow in the City Park. Antique Engine
and Tractor show, Classic Car show, over 200 vendors, State Sanction Cook-Off, Photography
Show, Art Show, Magician, Musical Entertianment and much much more! Saturday 10AM-6PM
and Sunday 10AM-4PM. Admission is just $2.
September 26-27-Bonham: 22nd Annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally & Expo. Bicycle Rally &
Expo. Friday Night Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Fun for the kids, and much
more. Time: 8am. Cost: $25 per bicyclist. Location: Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex.
September 26-27 - Wichita Falls: Falls Fest. Wichita Falls Junior Leagues annual celebration of
music, art, food and family fun with children's area, rock climbing wall, "the zipper", arts and
crafts, CASI-sanctioned chili cook-off, Falls Fest Poker Run. Nightly fireworks shows will light up
the night before each headline concert. Time: Opens Friday at 5pm. Cost: call. Location: Lucy
Park.
September 26 - October 19 - Dallas: State Fair of Texas. Fair highlights include top country and
pop artists, a laser light show, fireworks, a fall gardening exposition, gourmet food prepared by
celebrity chefs, the USMC Drum & Bugle Corps, a car show, the Oktoberfest Biergarten,
agriculture and livestock exhibitions, and much more. Location: Fair Park, Downtown Dallas.
September 27 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the square
featuring original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce. Time: 9am-
4pm. Cost: free. Location: 700 Main St., Kerr County Courthouse grounds.
September 27 - Bandera: Cajun Festival & Great Gumbo Cookoff. Authentic Cajun food & music
on several stages, Cajun dance contest, arts & crafts. Sponsored by the Medina Lake Betterment
Association at the Lakehills Civic Center. Shuttle parking available. Time: 11:30am - 10pm. Cost:
$7 adult, under 10 free. Location: Lakehills Civic Center.
September 27 - Cedar Park: Bydee Festival. The Bydee festival features live music, food,
inflatables, caricatures, artists, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family. The feature artist is
Brian Joseph, creator of Bydee people. Time: 2pm-7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Oak Park,
875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78681.
September 27 - Del Rio: Oktoberfest. Join the fun, good food, music and dancing at the Annual
Oktoberfest. Time: 6pm-11pm. Cost: Advance tickets $12.50; $15 at the door. Location:
Whitehead Memorial Museum, 1308 S. Main.
September 27 - Eden: Fall Fest & World Class Bull Ride. A small town festival packed with events
and activities for the entire family. Vendor booths, arts and crafts, food & fantastic music. The
annual World Class Bull Ride is held at Ray Dockery Arena in Pfluger Park followed by a street
dance downtown. Time: 10am. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Eden & Ray Dockery Arena.
September 27 - Georgetown: 3rd Annual Chisholm Trail Events & Chuckwagon Cook-off. Watch
cowboys drive a herd of longhorn cattle from San Gabriel Park to Main Street in Georgetown in a
downtown celebration recognizing the city's location on the historic Chisholm Trail, as well as
Williamson County's rich cattle driving and raising heritage. The event begins at San Gabriel Park
and concludes on the square in Georgetown, with entertainment for visitors of all ages including
live cowboy music, food, trick roping show, western craft exhibitors, petting longhorns,
chuckwagon displays, pony rides, western authors, historical trail drive re-enactors and exhibits
by modern-day cattle raisers. An authentic chuckwagon cooking contest in San Gabriel Park
kicks off the event (8am to 3pm), and visitors can sample authentic trail drive cuisine. Time: 8am9pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Georgetown, 101 W. 7th St.
September 27 - Hallettsville: 14th Annual Kolache Fest. Join us for a day filled with fun, food and
music. Outside entertainment in the Biergarten along with music inside the hall. Days events
include: downtown parade, arts & crafts, car show, karaoke contests, kolache eating contests,
special family area with plenty of rides and attractions. Time: Gates open at 7am. Cost: $3 for day
admission, $7 for indoor dance. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 311 Hwy 77 South.
September 27-San Antonio: Botanical Gardens by Moonlight. This annual event had become one
of San Antonio's favorites. The Botanical Garden is filled with several popular, high-charged live
music performances, plus sumptuous culinary treats all under the light of the fall moon. Time:
7pm-11pm. Cost: $17. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden.
September 27-28 - Conroe: Texas Forest EXPO. Free for the whole family. Interactive booths,
explorative workshops, exhibitors, children's activities and more. Time: Sat 9am, Sun 10am. Cost:
Free. Location: Lone Star Convention Center, Airport Rd.
September 27-28-Spring: Longhorn Rod Run. "Hop back to the Fifties" and join the fun as over
500 cars and trucks line the streets of Old Town Spring to participate in the annual car show.
Cars from the 1960's as well as classics from the early 1900's are on display making this an
event for the entire family. Cost: Parking only -- $3. Location: 403 Main Street, Spring TX 77373.
September 27 - Cedar Park: 2nd Annual BYDEE Festival.
This is a celebration of community and diversity featuring artist booths, live music including steel
bands, games, arts & crafts fair, jugglers, inflatables, caricatures, stilt walker, BYDEE dancers,
best decorated yellow hat contest, and much more. Event runs from 2-7 pm on September 27,
2008 at Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway. For more information, call (512) 401-5500.
September 27 - October 24 - Hempstead: Waller County Fair. We invite you to &Kick Up Your
Heels& and have some great family fun. Enjoy events such as a bull riding blowout, ranch rodeo,
youth rodeo, Mutton Bustin', roping, and other rodeo fun, a greased pig contest, BBQ cook-off,
carnival, Junior Livestock auction, live entertainment, and more. Fun for all ages. Time: Parade
kicks off 9am on Saturday. Cost: Daily $7, Rodeo $8, Concert $10. Location: Waller County
Fairgrounds, FM 359 @ Old Hempstead Rd (Hwy 290 W).
September 27 and 28 - Hill Country: ARTS ENCOUNTERS WEEKEND Events are FREE and
RICH IN OPPORTUNITY to learn and experience art. Internationally known master Benini and
his wife Lorraine purchased 140 acres in the Texas Hill Country that have been turned into The
Benini Foundation Galleries and Sculpture Ranch which includes the residence, guesthouse and
a 14000 sq. ft. Studios Building with offices, showroom, studios and fine arts library just outside of
Johnson City. As you enter their ranch and drive the road to the galleries, you will begin to see
that the 140 acre property is decorated with approximately 70 large scale sculptures, carefully
placed to complement the stunning hill country vistas. Over 2000 visitors come to the ranch
annually which is open daily from ten to six. But on special bi-monthly ART ENCOUNTER
WEEKENDS, art lovers and other curious folks come to listen and learn from musicians, artists
and others who speak or perform at these events. The next Art Encounters weekend is Saturday,
September 27th and Sunday, September 28th. Presentations are both days, beginning promptly
at 1:30 pm. Free of charge. “This is his way of giving something back to the world" says Lorraine
Benini. If you want to make it a fun weekend, there are several bed and breakfasts in Johnson
City and Lorraine can also help you with more information on other hotels in nearby
Fredericksburg.
Click here to learn more about Art Encounters weekend.
Click here to see where ranch is located.
September 27 and 28 Lineup:
Michelle O'Michael, Houston, Sculpture
Dean Haglund, Los Angeles, Improv!
Art San Miguel, Austin, Herbal Magic
Imogene Cunningham preview by Photography 414
and more....
September 27-28 & October 4-5 - Hillsboro: Middlefaire Renaissance and Medieval Festival. A
two-day festival of bardic song, comedy, feats of valor, unique arts and crafts, historical skill
demonstrations, music, belly dancing, gypsies, rogues and buccaneers. Time: 11am-9pm Sat;
11am-8pm Sun. Cost: $8 per adult; $5 per child; 0-5 FREE; 2-Day Tickets $11. Location: Hwy.
171 and FM 1458, Hillsboro, TX 76645.
September 28-Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills. Classical music concert consists of professional
musicians from throughout the Hill Country plus the Austin and San Antonio areas. Time: Sunday
2:30pm. Cost: n/a. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main Street.
September 30 - October 4 - Paris: Red River Valley Fair. Come be a part of this great event since
1911. Enjoy fantastic food, great entertainment, fun rides and all the other things at this year's
fair. Time: Tues-Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-Midnight. Cost: $4 per person, 6 and under free.
Location: Paris/Lamar County Fair Grounds, 570 E. Center St.
September 30 - October 4 - Round Top: Marburger Farm Antique Show. Shop at one of the
nation's most progressive antique shows. 375 vendors having a great time selling their wares in a
fun-filled atmosphere on 43 acres. 27 acres of free parking. Vendors from 33 states, Canada,
England, Italy and France. Time: Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Cost:
$20 for early buying and $8 Regular Admission. Location: 2248 S. Hwy 237, Round Top, TX
78954. Located halfway between Round Top and Warrenton on Hwy 237
September 11 thru October 5-Kerrville: Representational Watercolor. Paintings and miniatures in
watercolor by Bobbie Brown Marsh. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free.
Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett.
September 25 thru October 19-Kerrville: Quilts and other Art Forms. Fiber art quilts and fiber art
interpreted with other art forms. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: free.
Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville.
September 27 thru October 24 Hempstead: Waller County Fair. We invite you to Kick Up Your
Heels and have some great family fun. Enjoy events such as a bull riding blowout, ranch rodeo,
youth rodeo, Mutton Bustin', roping, and other rodeo fun, a greased pig contest, BBQ cook-off,
carnival, Junior Livestock auction, live entertainment, and more. Fun for all ages. Time: Parade
kicks off 9am on Saturday. Cost: Daily $7, Rodeo $8, Concert $10. Location: Waller County
Fairgrounds, FM 359 @ Old Hempstead Rd (Hwy 290 W).
August 2008
August 1 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy
hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist
demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art
Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave.
August 1 - Tomball: 36th Annual Tomball Night Celebration. Discover Tomball invites folks
to take advantage of great shopping specials, fun, food, music, prizes & cash giveaways.
The evening is closed with Tomball's Parade of Lights- night parade & spectacular
fireworks display. Time: 5pm-??. Location: City Wide - Tomball, TX.
August 1-2 - Houston: 18th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival. Featuring some of
the hottest local, national and international talent in jazz today. Time: Friday 2:30-10pm,
Saturday 4-9pm. Cost: $15. Location: Jones Plaza, 615 Louisiana.
August 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 - Bryan: Harvest Festival. Featured on 5 weekends, activities
include a tour of the vineyards, watching grape stomping, lunch and a wine-pairing
seminar. Dinner features either a "murder/mystery" theme or dinner with the vintner
(alternating weekends). Prices range from individual activities, lunch plus activities, to full
day packages including lunch and dinner. Call for reservations: 979-778-9463. Location:
Messina Hof Winery & Resort.
August 1-3 - Marathon: Living With Nature IV. Lectures, workshops and nature tours
highlighting eco-construction, off-the-grid living, sustainable ranching, low impact
development, arid land disciplines. This year's program will place special emphasis on the
positive impacts of earth-friendly living on human health. Time: 9am daily. Cost: $75$100/person/day. Location: Hwy. 90, Marathon, Texas 79842.
August 1-3 - Schulenburg: Schulenburg Festival. Golf, men & women's softball, 3-on 3
basketball tournaments, 5K run, rodeo, carnival, arts & crafts, chili and bar-b-q cook-offs,
live music, parade and kiddy parade, tricycle races and more. Time: Friday 6pm ends
Sunday 9pm. Cost: Friday night $15, Sat. night after 7pm is $5. Location: Wolters Park.
August 2 - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair
with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson
Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants
Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown
Harlingen.
August 2-3, 9-10 - Brenham: "Crush for Fun" at Pleasant Hill Winery. Get purple feet, Tshirt ("I picked, I stomped, I made some wine") and a picture. Cost: Free admission, tour,
tasting. Activities have fees. Location: 1441 Salem Rd.
August 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2008 - CONCERT - Houston: Cricket Summer Concert
Series at Traders Village. The Cricket Summer Concert Series is one of the largest music
events on the Texas Gulf Coast. Thirteen weekends of concerts by groups such as Johnny
Dee and Sisters Morales. Time: 12 noon - 4pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location:
Traders Village, 7979 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77041.
August 2-3 - San Antonio: Dog Days of Summer. This is the only time during the year
guests can bring their four-legged friends to the Botanical Garden. Special pet-related
activities are planned. A donation per dog will be collected and given as a contribution to
local animal groups. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: Free with admission to the Garden. Location:
San Antonio Botanical Garden.
August 3 - Kemah: 40th Annual Boat Parade and Blessing of the Shrimp and Pleasure Boat
Fleet. Brightly decorated shrimp boats and pleasure craft from canoes to fine Yachts file
past the Boardwalk where the officiating ministers bless each boat. Come early and stay
late to watch the colorful awards presentation afterwards. DVD available. Time: 1:30pm.
Cost: People are free, Boats are $5. Location: The Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd
Street Kemah, TX 77565.
August 5-9 - De Leon: Peach & Melon Festival. We kick-off the week long festival by
crowning our Queen on Tuesday night. Taking time to shop the Arts and Craft booths,
stopping for some tasty food provided by our local civic organizations. Our Carnival runs
all week with a Tractor Pull event beginning on Thursday night. Saturday night is a concert
at 9pm. See web site for a complete list of exciting events. Time: All evenings including
Saturday (all Day & evening). Cost: Gate admission $2. Location: Hwy 6, Downtown De
Leon.
August 7 - Weatherford: Girls Night Out. The York Avenue Merchants are excited to host
Girls Night Out from 5-8 the first Thursday of each month. Pick up a punch card from the
first store you visit and then visit all of the other merchants listed on the card. If you get all
punched, you are eligible to enter the drawing for a great gift. Time: 5-8pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Historic Downtown Weatherford, 100 York Avenue.
August 8-Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of
each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point
Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live
music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's
Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd.
August 8-9 - Navasota: Blues Fest. Local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather
each year to pay tribute to Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. Time: 6pm Friday, 11am
Saturday. Cost: $20/per person for both nights in advance. Location: Navasota, The Blues
Capital of Texas. 5280 FM 3455 Navasota, Texas 77868.
August 8-9 Sonora: 34th Annual Sutton County Days. This is a three-day event held every
August featuring rodeo performances, arts and crafts booth and live entertainment.
Parade on Friday afternoon, with dancing under stars on Friday & Saturday nights. Come
for food, fun, and West Texas Hospitality. Location: Sutton County Courthouse Lawn.
August 8-9-Sonora: Outlaw Pro Rodeo. The Sonora Outlaw Pro Rodeo is held in
conjunction with Sutton County Days. The 2nd largest outdoor PRCA rodeo in Texas, this
rodeo attracts many of the top ranked cowboys each year, for three days of the best rodeo
competition you'll find anywhere. Slack performances Thursday with regular performances
on Friday & Saturday. Location: Sutton County Park & Arena Complex.
August 8-10 - Beaumont: Hot Summer Nites Cruise. Beaumont will be cruising with classic
cars, swap meets, children's activities, parades, washer tournaments, door prizes, a raffle
and much more. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: 11th Street, Beaumont, TX 77706.
August 8-10-Marble Falls: Lake Fest Drag Boat Race. Over 100 boats on a liquid quarter
mile racing at speeds up to 250 mph. Time: starts at 8am. Cost: varies. Location: Lakeside
Park- 307 Buena Vista Drive.
August 8-10 - Winnie: Larry's Old Time Trade Days. Flea market held weekend after the
first Monday every month. Antiques, collectibles arts and crafts, plants, outdoor furniture,
boutiques, and lots of great food Time: 8am til ?. Cost: $3 parking. Location: exit 829 IH 10.
August 9 - Chappell Hill: Chappell Hill Lavender Fest. Enjoy lavender fields in bloom, cut
your own. learn how to make lavender wands, visit vendor booths and take garden tours
of the nearby Inn at Dos Brisas. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: Free Admission. Location: 2250
Dillard Road Chappell Hill, TX.
August 9 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive
foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost:
Free. Location: Downtown Square.
August 9 - Goliad: Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and
much more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location:
Goliad Downtown Courthouse Square.
August 9-10 - Henderson: East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention. Singers from
across Texas and the South will gather for two days of non-stop singing and a chance to
bask in the rich sound and heritage of Sacred Harp. Time: 9:30am - 3pm. Cost: free.
Location: Henderson Community Center, 302 Fairpark Ave. Henderson, TX 75652.
August 10-New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New
Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a
mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling
830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District.
August 2008
Through August 2 - Salado: 16th Annual Salado Legends. Central Texas' Favorite Outdoor
Musical Drama & Dinner weaves the legend of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of
Spanish explorers and the hopes of Scottish settlers in Texas from 1850 to past Civil War
into a panoramic tale with original music. Time: Dinner (optional) 7:15pm, Show 8:15pm.
Cost: Dinner $8 child or adult; Show $17 Adult, $5 Child. Location: Tablerock
Amphitheater, 409 Royal.
Thru August 6-Grand Prairie: Grand Prairie AirHogs Professional Baseball. Grand Prairie
inaugural American Association season starts May 8 with their home opener May 16. The
team plays in the brand-new stadium, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Time: 7:05pm,
2:05pm, 10:30am. Cost: Club Seats $12, Box seats $8, Reserved Seats $7, General
Admission $6. Location: 1600 Lone Star Parkway, located between Lone Star Park and
NOKIA Theatre.
Through August 10th - Kerrville: A Pictorial History of Texas Coast Naval Installations A
special traveling exhibit from the Texas Maritime Museum, "A Pictorial History of Texas
Coast Naval Installations" provides a brief glimpse at the United States' strong Naval
presence along the Texas Coast. The Navy's presence in Texas since World War II,
whether protecting of the Gulf of Mexico from German U-boats, training Naval Aviators, or
providing a home base for minesweeping operations has been valuable to our freedom.
These historic bases have trained people who later became Aces, Astronauts, and even
Presidents. The Texas Maritime Museum salutes those who have protected, and continue
to protect our freedoms.Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm. Kerr Arts &
Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. 830.895.2911.
Thru August 17 - Canyon: TEXAS!Outdoor musical drama performed summers in the Palo
Duro Canyon near Amarillo, TX, sprawled across a 600 foot cliff behind the stage. This
production showcases the best in acting, dancing, live music and theatre music that the
stage has ever seen. The history of the Panhandle has never been more alive. Time:
8:30pm. Cost: $7.50-$27.50. Tickets during preview week (June 2-5) will be discounted
10%. A steak dinner is available nightly from 6-8 pm for $15.95 per adult and $11.95 for
children 10 and under (tax included). Location: Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon
- near Amarillo, TX.
Through August 17 - Kerrville: Hometown Crafts Teachers' Art Show. Exhibit of the work
of Hill Country teachers. Awards and reception August 9, 4-6pm Time: Tues-Sat 1-4; Sun 14, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett,
Kerrville.
Through August 29 - Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at Houston Museum of Natural
Science Pink Floyd's legendary album returns this summer in full-dome, full-color
computer animation, using all of the capacities of the Museum's new high-definition fulldome video system. Fantastic sound and incredible images create an unforgettable
experience. It's not a laser show - but a totally new digital revolution in sight and sound surrounding you, immersing you, losing you in the Dark Side of the Moon.
Thru September 1 - Houston: Earth's Wild Ride at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
A grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their
moon colony. Through his stories, the grandfather takes audiences on a wild canyon ride,
to an ice age winter with a woolly mammoth, and to the time when the dinosaurs lived and
died. Earth’s Wild Ride is like many tales shared by grandparents over the centuries,
except “the old country” is really another planet – always visible from the moon base, but
totally unlike the granddaughter’s world. Adventure and appreciation for home fill this 20minute journey back to the Earth. Produced in collaboration with Rice University, through
NASA’s Immersive Earth Project.
Through September 1-Canyon: Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention. PPHM serves as the
only Texas venue for the man who won the west. Learn how Samuel Colt's innovations in
manufacturing and marketing changed the way business was done in America. Time: MonSat 9-6, Sunday 1-6. Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids.
Through October 31 – Dallas - Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from Dallas at the Sixth
Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Showcasing silent moving images of President John F. Kennedy, from his 1960
presidential campaign through his funeral in 1963, "Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from
Dallas" is highlighted by eleven amateur films shown in their entirety. Filmed by Abraham
Zapruder, Orville Nix, Elsie Dorman and others, these reels also contain footage of family
life during the early 1960s - birthday parties, ball games, and vacations. The temporary
exhibition includes a narrated compilation of nearly two dozen home movies, profiles of
the men and women behind the cameras, and an interactive educational area. Regular
Museum admission includes this exhibition.
Through November 2 - The Impressionists: Master Paintings from The Art Institute of
Chicago at the Kimbell Art Museum
Some of the most celebrated Impressionist paintings are coming to the Kimbell! "The
Impressionists" is an array of masterpieces by such artistic geniuses as Manet, Degas,
Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin, van Gogh, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Many are defining
works of the Impressionist movement that are familiar images even to those who have
never visited the Art Institute. This unprecedented loan of Chicago's greatest treasures,
exclusive to the Kimbell, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.
August 10-26 - Kerrville: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. A poor boy wins the
opportunity to tour the most eccentric and wonderful candy factory of all. Comedy
nominated for an Oscar in 1972. A Playhouse 2000 production. Time: Thu-Sat 7:30pm,
Sunday 2pm. Cost: see website. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
August 13-New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious
sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin.
August 13-17-Huntsville: Stan Musial World Series. American Amateur Baseball
Association brings this tournament to Huntsville. Teams from all over the US, Canada and
Puerto Rico compete for the series title. Time: all day. Cost: $6. Location: SHSU Don
Sanders Baseball Stadium.
August 14 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where
restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30
pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene.
August 14 thru September 7-Kerrville: Downtown Retrospective. A collection of
photographs depicting the historical downtown area of Kerrville. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun
1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett.
August 15-17-Columbus: Annual Team Dairy Queen Bicycle Tour of Columbus. The Tour
of Columbus is a Texas Cup Elite event. The race will take place in historic Columbus,
Texas. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the fantastic racing atmosphere & wonderful
community filled with great restaurants, shopping & scenery. You must present a valid
USCF license at registration. One day & full USCF license forms will be available. Time:
Times vary. Cost: Pre-registration fees $65-$70. Location: 425 Spring Street.
August 15-17 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets
in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles,
food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just
haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location:
Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway).
August 15-17 - San Marcos: Tax Free Weekend. Tax Free Weekend is the most popular
shopping weekend at Prime Outlets - San Marcos. In addition to the everyday savings of
up to 70% off retail, shoppers who purchase clothing priced at $100 or less during TaxFree Weekend will be able to do so WITHOUT paying sales tax. Shoppers can also save
even more with Prime's free MORECard or by purchasing a coupon book. Several stores
will be open continuously throughout the weekend. Time: All Mall Hours. Cost: n/a.
Location: Prime Outlets - San Marcos, 3939 I-35 South, San Marcos, TX 78666.
August 15-17-Wichita Falls: Texas Ranch Round Up. A benefit for the North Texas Rehab
Center. Real working cowboys from 12 of the largest and most historic ranches in Texas
compete in what at times can be the most raucous rodeo you've ever seen. Bit, Spur and
Collectibles Trade Show both days. Time: Trade Show 9am-7:30pm. Cost: call. Location:
MPEC 1000 5th Street.
August 15-23 Denton: Annual North Texas State Fair.
A nine-day event that occurs every August. The fair features a carnival, rodeo,
photography contest, parade and the crowing of a Rodeo Queen, among many other
festivities. Time: Fridays 6pm-1am, Saturdays 1pm-1am, Sunday 1pm-11pm, MondayThursday 6pm-12pm. North Texas Fairgrounds - 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. in Denton, TX.
August 16 - Amarillo: Polk Street Block Party. One of Amarillo's biggest parties is the Polk
Street Block Party. Sponsored by Center City of Amarillo, proceeds help Center City's
plans to encourage a re-development and re-birth of downtown Amarillo. Food, drink,
music and games highlight this night of celebration. Time: 4pm to midnight. Location:
Downtown Amarillo along Polk Street.
August 16-Harlingen: Blues on the Hill. Sponsored by Harlingen Parks & Recreation Dept.
The series will feature blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Lawn
chairs and beach towels are welcome. No outside beverages please. Food and Drinks will
be available on site. Time: Evening event. Cost: Free. Location: McKelvey Park 1325 S. 77
SunShine Strip. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870 or visit www.visitharlingentexas.com. Please mention
this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug.
August 16 - New Braunfels: 14th Annual New Braunfels Summer Model Train Show.
Outstanding selections of Thomas the Tank trains, books & DVD's, Lionel, train books &
videos, collectibles, model kits in various scales, tools, railroad memorabilia, running
layouts in scales from Lionel to Z scale. Buy, sell, or swap. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Adult $5,
Child $1, Family $8. Location: New Braunfels Civic Center, 280 S. Seguin.
August 16-17 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District.
August 21-San Antonio: Concerts Under the Stars. Live bands fill the Botanical Garden
with music the third Thursday of each summer month. Hear one of San Antonio's favorite
bands, Buttercup. The sound of the band has been described as South Texas beach boys
mixed with pop rock. Members include Joe Reyes, formerly of Lara and Reyes. Picnic
foods and beverages available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs. Time: 7pm, Gates open at
6pm. Cost: $5; no charge for Botanical Society members. Location: San Antonio Botanical
Garden.
August 21 - October 12-Kerrville: 88th Annual National Watercolor Society Traveling
Exhibition. The only Texas venue to host the collection of works from the 2008 Nt'l
Exhibition, showcasing the world's most highly respected artists. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4;
Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett.
August 22-23-Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys participating in this popular
event. Beginners, amateurs, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: no admission cost. Location:
Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy 27 East, Kerrville.
August 22-23 - Terlingua/Study Butte: Bronze Goat Chili Cook Off. A summer classic.
Anyone can enter in any event. Saturday has a fish fry sponsored by Terlingua High
school. A chance for the die-hard Chili Cooks to score easy points to qualify for the world
championship in November. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Study Butte Terlingua
Community Center TX, Hwy. 118, Behind the Post Office, Study Butte, TX 79852.
August 22-24-Wichita Falls: 27th Annual Hotter 'N Hell Hundred race and ride. Over 10,000
riders descend on Wichita Falls for the largest sanctioned century bicycle ride in the
country. Consumer Show. Time: see web site. Cost: n/a. Location: MPEC 1000 5th Street.
August 23 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the square
featuring original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce. Time:
9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: 700 Main St., Kerrville County Courthouse grounds.
August 23-24-Dallas: Annual VISIONS: The Women's Expo. This event offers women
sensational shopping, information, inspiration, education, and FUN. Special event stages
feature national and local celebrities, elaborate fashion shows, noted chefs, the latest in
home decor & organization, and high-powered business presentations. Key exhibit areas
include: business & career, health & fitness, finance & technology, fashion & beauty,
children & family, travel & recreation, home & garden, cooking & entertaining, pets,
sensational shopping & more. Sponsored by JC Penney, Minyard Food Stores, The
American Heart Association Food Certification Program, WFAA-TV Channel 8 and The
Dallas Morning News. Time: Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Cost: $8. Location:
Dallas Market Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas.
August 25-28 - Llano: Confederate Heritage Reunion and Cotillion. Confederate
enactments and living history demonstrations formal cotillion with period music and food
Time: 9am - 5pm. Cost: $40 per couple for cotillion. Location: Badu Park on Legion Drive.
August 27 - Stonewall: Wreath-laying and Fee Free Day. Join the Johnson family and
distinguished guests as they honor the memory of our 36th president and his continuing
legacy at his grave site on the LBJ Ranch. Free tours of the Ranch on this day also
commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service in 1916. Free
refreshments provided by our partner park, LBJ State Park and Historic Site. Time:
Wreath-laying at 10:30am; free ranch tours all day--10am to 4pm. Cost: free. Location:
Johnson Family Cemetery, LBJ Ranch.
August 27 - San Antonio: Old World vs. New World Wines
A Sommeliers Secret Revealed Wednesday, August 27th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Zinc Champagne,
Spirits and Wine Bar - San Antonio, TX
The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas presents a fun and interactive wine class, Old
World Wines vs. New World Wines for the first time in San Antonio. This class is part of a
larger education series led by some of Texas’ top sommeliers. All classes are open to the
community and appropriate for all experience levels. Professional sommeliers lead a
dynamic discussion on wines considered Old World versus those considered New World.
They will outline the geographical, topographical, and climatic differences they entail and
the human element in which culture plays in various grape growing and winemaking
styles. Discussion is followed by a tasting and comparisons made between wines made
from grape varieties with well- established reputations in both the New World and Old
World. Topics will cover the general weight, structure, and flavor profiles of each, how
they differ and why. Call (512) 327-7555 for more information. Cost: Members of the Food
and Wine Foundation: $50; Non-Members: $60
August 28-31 Belton: Central Texas State Fair. Featuring a carnival, commercial vendors,
food booths, professional bull riding, livestock shows, hypnotist, sidewalk comedy shows,
live music on outdoor stage, and more. Something fun for everyone. Time: Call. Cost: $2
adults, $1 kids. Location: 301 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513. Region: Texas Prairies and
Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-933-5353 or visit
www.centraltexasstatefair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually,
Labor day weekend.
August 28-31 - Uvalde: Texas Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Family festival with LIVE
Texas Country & Tejano Music, Beef BBQ Cook-off, Sporting Clay Shootout, Car and Truck
Show, Parade and more. Snake Encounters Show, Texas Guns Gunfighters, Carnival
Midway, games and lots of activities for the kids. Benefits Southwest Texas Junior College
Scholarship Fund. Time: Thurs - Friday Carnival, 6p - 10p; Saturday 12 noon - midnight;,
Sunday 2p - midnight. Cost: $10, Kids 10 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult.
Location: Uvalde County Fairgrounds, Hwy 90 West.
August 28 thru September 14 (weekends) Odessa: The Southwest Shakespeare Festival. In
September The Globe is alive and kickin'. Fast-growing annual festival featuring plays
based on the works of William Shakespeare, performed at The Globe Theatre, modeled
after Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre in England. Time: Call for performance
schedule. Cost: Admission charged. Location: The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare
Road.
August 29-30 Brady: World Championship Barbeque Goat Cook-Off & Arts & Crafts Fair.
There will be the Goat Cook-Off as well as the Arts & Crafts Fair, Food Vendors, and Game
Vendors. The event will be followed by a street dance held on the town square. Time: 9am6pm. Cost: none. Location: Richards Park on Memory Lane.
August 29-31 - Weatherford: First Monday Trade Days. An open-air market that is held the
weekend before the first Monday of each month. There are over 500 vendor spaces for
visitors to enjoy shopping for unique gifts, food, crafts, antiques and more. Time: 8am5pm. Cost: Free. Location: First Monday Grounds, 100 Santa Fe.
August 29-31 - Marfa: 22nd annual Marfa Lights Festival on your calendar. The festival
takes place over Labor Day weekend, . We set up food and craft booths on the courthouse
square in downtown Marfa. There will be a parade on Saturday morning. There will be a
free street dance on Friday night featuring Los Texas Wranglers. In addition, there will be
Saturday and Sunday night dances at Vizcaino Park on the north east side of town.
Michael Salgado will perform on Saturday and Ruben Ramos on Sunday. Tickets will cost
$30 for both nights.
August 29, 30, 31- Freeport: Summertime Blues Festival - Three days of live music, free to
the public. Motorcycle events, parade, kids zone, vendors, lots to see and do! 979-8710114, or visit www.freeportmainstreet.com.
August 30 - Lewisville: Western Day. Bring your family to this western-based event,
designed to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Everyone will enjoy live music, arts and
crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, dachshund races, pet parade, car and
motorcycle show, business expo, a restaurant tasting area, and three nights of the annual
Labor Day Rodeo. This all day event will keep you, your family, friends and visitors
entertained while enjoying the reminiscing of the Old West. Time: 10am - 8pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Old Town Lewisville on Main Street (between Cowan and Mill).
August 30 - South Padre Island: Labor Day Fireworks over the Bay. As the official
“Fireworks Capital of Texas,” South Padre Island will end its summer fireworks tradition
with a bang at the final waterfront fireworks show of the season. Fireworks will be shot
into the night sky from a barge, lighting up Laguna Madre Bay with a dazzling display. The
show begins at 9:15 p.m. and can be viewed between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets
along Laguna Madre Bay. For more information, please call 956-761-6433.
August 30-31 - South Padre Island: Ruff Rider Regatta. Around the Island catamaran race.
Register 5-8pm at Louies Backyard. Race Day start at 'Flats' north of Convention Centre.
Location: Louies Backyard.
August 30 - September 1 - Bandera: Celebrate Bandera. Held in downtown Bandera to
honor Bandera's cowboy and western heritage. Features a dance, longhorn cattle drive,
parades, food & entertainment, arts & crafts, reenactments, rodeos, celebrity concert, and
cowboy church. Location: Multiple locations within Bandera, TX.
August 30 - September 1-Columbus: Colorado River 100 Canoe Marathon. Finish the final
leg of a 100 mile marathon canoe race and adventure challenge here in Columbus. Upon
completion of the Colorado River 100, paddlers will have the satisfaction of knowing that
they have completed one of the most difficult endurance events in Texas. Time: call. Cost:
call. Location: 804 Robson Columbus, TX 78934.
August 30 - December 7-San Antonio: Terrific Treehouses. Through a judged competition,
local design teams will create and build treehouses at the Botanical Garden. The exhibit
opens with a three-day celebration packed with family activities. The first Saturday and
Sunday are Terrific Treehouses Family Day with special activities. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost:
free. Location: San Antonio.
August 30 thru September 1 - Bandera: Celebrate Bandera. Held in downtown Bandera to
honor Bandera's cowboy and western heritage. Features a dance, longhorn cattle drive,
parades, food & entertainment, arts & crafts, reenactments, rodeos, celebrity concert, and
cowboy church. Location: Multiple locations within Bandera, TX.
August 30 thru September 1-Columbus: Colorado River 100 Canoe Marathon. Finish the
final leg of a 100 mile marathon canoe race and adventure challenge here in Columbus.
Upon completion of the Colorado River 100, paddlers will have the satisfaction of knowing
that they have completed one of the most difficult endurance events in Texas. Time: call.
Cost: call. Location: 804 Robson Columbus, TX 78934.
August 31 - Cedar Park: Splash Jam. Enjoy pool-side music, swimming, games and more.
HEB is sponsoring free watermelon and a fireworks display, followed by Time Warner
Cable's presentation of Shrek the Third in the park. Time: 5pm - 11pm. Cost: Regular
admission cost for Pool. Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar
Park, TX 78613.
July 2008
July 2-5 - Belton: 84th Annual 4th of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo. Enjoy three days of live PRCA
rodeo action inside the air-conditioned Bell County Expo Center. The Expo Center will be filled with the
sounds of cheers and squeals from the Crabtree Amusements Carnival. Join over 30,000 people on July 4
for the Patriotic Program (9am) and one of Texas' top ten parades (10am), voted by Texas Highway
Readers. Festival includes fiddler's contest, arts & craft booths, western booths, kids area, food court,
petting zoo, pony rides & much more. Vendor booths available. Time: varies. Cost: varies. Location: Bell
County Expo Center, Yettie Polk Park, Downtown Belton - Main St. & Central Ave..
July 3 - Rising Star Spectacular - Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Roanoke's
Rising Star Spectacular Event. on July 3 with Outstanding Fireworks Display including live
music and entertainment for the whole family: bounce houses, climbing wall, games,
children's train, BBQ, snow cones and much much more! Roanoke Community Park
July 3 - Addison Kaboom Town! Addison Circle Park and other locations throughout
Addison Rated one of the top ten best places to watch fireworks in the country by the
American Pyrotechnics Association, USA Today and the Wallstreet Journal. Free
Admission.
July 4 – Frisco - Frisco Freedom Fest Party in the Plaza at City Hall includes a children's
expo, Taste of Frisco dining experiences, community stages with dancers, bands and
more. After the Plaza head across the street to Pizza Hut Park for professional soccer, live
entertainment and the largest fireworks show in the Metroplex.
July 4 - Fourth of July Pops Concert and Fireworks at Williams Square Plaza
July 4 - Bedford: City of Bedford 4thFest. Join the City of Bedford for one of North Texas'
largest "FREE" July 4th events. Parade starts at noon. Festivities continue throughout the
day with a carnival, roving entertainment and live concert, followed by the largest firework
show in North Texas at 10pm. Time: July 4th 10am-11pm. Cost: FREE. Location: 2801
Forest Ridge Drive.
July 4 - Houston - Mayor's Office of Special Events presents Freedom Over Texas 2008 The city's official July Fourth event offers unbeatable entertainment, a lively outdoor
festival, and the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation. Sara Evans, Miranda
Lambert and Jo Dee Messina, will ignite the stage followed by the largest land-based
fireworks show in the nation. 4:00 p.m. — Gates open
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. — Live entertainment on all stages
6:30 p.m. — Jo Dee Messina
7:30 p.m. — Miranda Lambert
8:30 p.m. — Sara Evans
9:35 to 9:55 p.m. — Fireworks spectacular presented by Shell
July 4 - Big Spring: Annual Funtastic 4th of July Festival. Don't miss Big Spring Downtown
Revitalization Association's Funtastic Fourth of July Festival Featuring: Battle of the
Bands- Tejano, Rock, & Country, food, family activities, Entertainment Feature Group,
Gospel Music Contests, and lots of family fun. Time: 11am. Cost: Free. Location: Heart of
the City Park, Downtown Big Spring, Second and Scurry Streets.
July 4 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy
hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist
demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art
Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave.
July 4 - Frisco: Freedom Fest. It's back with a boom. Celebrate Independence Day with one
of the biggest 4th of July events in North Texas. Time: 4pm until Fireworks. Cost: Free.
Location: City Hall Plaza (6101 Frisco Square Blvd).
July 4 - Lewisville: Red, White and Lewisville. The city's annual Independence Day festival
will be held July 4, at Vista Ridge Mall. Activities includes live entertainment inside the
mall during the day, music on the main stage outside the mall in the evening, and a
spectacular fireworks show shortly after dark. Time: 6pm - 11pm. Cost: Free. Location:
Vista Ridge Mall, 2401 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX 75067.
July 4 - Lubbock: Fourth on Broadway. A celebration of the 4th of July with a parade and
street fair. The parade begins at 10am, followed by live music, and a wide array of food
and craft booths lined up along Broadway. The day ends with a concert and fireworks
display. Time: All Day. Cost: Free. Location: Broadway Street.
July 4 - Odessa: Firecracker Fandango and Independence Day Parade. Independence Day
festivities with a parade, games, food and family fun, culminating in the biggest aerial
fireworks display in West Texas. Time: Parade starts 10am, Fandango 6pm-midnight.
Fireworks 10pm. Cost: $4 per person for Fandango, Parade is free. Location: Parade starts
from Odessa College parking lot and ends at Noel Heritage Plaza. Fandango is at 4th & Lee
Streets
July 4 - 6-Weatherford: First Monday Trade Days. An open-air market that is held the
weekend before the first Monday of each month. There are over 500 vendor spaces for
visitors to enjoy shopping for unique gifts, food, crafts, antiques and more. Time: 8am5pm. Cost: Free. Location: First Monday Grounds, 100 Santa Fe
July 4 - 6 - Canton First Monday Trade Days is the largest and most recognizable trade
market with vendors and treats of all kinds. While Trade Days is primarily divided in to two
sections - the City section and the Lewis section - the City section
July 4 - Rosenberg: Family 4th Celebration
Held at Seabourne Creek Park. Family fun and includes free concert by the Triumphs.
Spectacular fireworks
July 4 - Temple: Family Fun Fest
This annual Independence Day celelbration includes activities for the entire family!
July 4 - San Marcos: Summerfest
Celebrate our nation’s independence along the banks of the San Marcos River!
July 4 - Dallas: July 4th Celebration at Lake Dallas, Texas
food, art and craft vendors, kid's activities, live music, contests, fireworks spectacular
July 4 - Pflugerville: Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival
Fireworks at Dark over Lake Pflugervile. Swimming, Canoe rides, Clowns, Facepainting,
Food /drinks.
July 4 – Bridgeport - Runaway Bay 4th Fest
July 4 - 26 - Grapevine Annual Fireworks Extravaganza Brilliant fireworks light up the sky
over beautiful 7000+ acre Lake Grapevine.
July 4 - Red, White & Boom at the Craig Ranch
July 4-5 - Avery: Tomato Festival
Craft & Food Vendors, Lawnmower Races, Mud Bog Races, Contests, Rides,Pageant,
Parade, Dances, Fireworks!
July 4-6 - Granbury: Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration
Vendors, games, fireworks, rodeo, car show, parade, entertainment, carnival rides
July 4 thru August 23 - Salado: Perry's Hatter Is Up The Creek. An Original Melodrama By
Gary Askins. Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General
Admission: Adults $15/Matinee $10, Senior Citizens, Students & Military With ID
$12/Matinee $8, Children Under 12 $8. Group rates available. Location: Salado Silver Spur
Theater, 108 Royal St.
July 5 - Houston: Willie Nelson's Family Picnic at Sam Houston Race Park. Fans of all ages
flock to Willie Nelson’s Family Picnic each year and refer to this all day event as the
country music version of Woodstock. This year’s picnic will be a reunion of featured
artists: Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Los Lonely Boys, Asleep At The Wheel, David Allan Coe,
Ray Wylie Hubbard and Billy Joe Shaver. Willie Nelson's Picnic will make a stop at The
Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Tickets are $49.50.
July 5 - 6 - Rockport: Rockport Art Festival. Central to coastal Texas' Independence Day
celebrations, Rockport Art Festival is a well-known art town's juried fine arts festival that
hosts 125+ artists hailing from across U.S. In a tented atmosphere adjacent to Rockport
Center for the Arts, it is snuggled up to Aransas and Little Bays and Rockport's Harbor
and Beach Park. Includes artists' demonstrations, specialty foods, live entertainment,
special shopping, and hands-on art activities for children. Time: 10am - 6pm Saturday;
10am-5pm Sunday; Special Performance 8pm Saturday. Cost: $5 daytime, $10 nighttime.
Location: Rockport Festival Grounds - Navigation Circle.
July 9-New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious
sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin.
July 9-12-Jacksonville: Tops in Texas PRCA Rodeo. Bull riding, Bronco riding, Barrel
Racing, and live entertainment each evening of the rodeo. Time: 8pm. Cost: TBA.
Location: Rodeo Grounds, Peeples Street
July 10 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants,
shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost:
Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene.
July 10 - August 3 - Kerrville: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr's Summer Youth Art Program
Exhibit. The summer youth art camp students will exhibit their creations. Time: Tues-Sat
10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville.
July 10 - 26 - Kerrville: "The Book of Ruth"
Playhouse 2000 production. Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm,
Sunday 2pm. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 901 Main Street.
830.896.9393. www.caillouxtheater.com
July 11 – July 13 - Taste of Dallas at the West End
July 11-Wichita Falls: The Bellamy Brothers. Concert in conjunction with the Texas
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Convention. Concert open to the public.
Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $10. Location: Kay Yeager Coliseum 1000 5th Street.
July 11-12- Center: WHAT-A-Melon Festival. Arts & crafts, food booths, live entertainment,
watermelon growing contest, Carnival rides and more. Time: Begins at 10am. Cost: $2.
Location: Downtown Center Square. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 936-269-9088 or visit
www.shelbycountychamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually
in July.
July 11-13-Longview: Great Texas Balloon Race. Activities begin Friday with a fly-over of
the city. Balloon glow and concert Friday and Saturday evenings. Balloon races Saturday
and Sunday mornings; weather permitting, balloonists will compete for purses worth
thousands of dollars. Arts and crafts, food vendors and special exhibits. Special children's
area. Bring a blanket or a chair for seating. Admission $10 Friday and Saturday, $2
Sunday; Weekend pass $15; Children 12 and under free. Location: East Texas Regional
Airport
July 11-13-Dallas: Taste of Dallas in The West End. Dallas' biggest summer blast with
continuous live musical entertainment, food, a Kids Area to keep the little ones active,
cold drinks to keep the big kids happy, and other activities. Some of the best restaurants
in Dallas will be on hand to show off. Bring your appetite. Location: West End Historic
District, Downtown Dallas.
July 11 thru August 31-San Antonio: Art in the Garden. This year, the work of artists
James Surls and Susan Budge will be featured. Time: 9am to 5pm. Cost: Free admission to
the Garden. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden.
July 12 - Weatherford: Parker County Peach Festival
200 Arts & Crafts Vendors, Children's Area with games, inflatables Peachy items, 3
entertainment stages
July 12 - Levelland: Early Settlers Festival. For nearly 40 years, some 15,000 people come
to celebrate country, bluegrass and Tejano music performances, old settler activities,
more than 50 food booths, games, horseshoes, activities for kids, and a parade that lasts
an hour or more.
July 12 -Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods
on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Downtown Square.
July 12 - Goliad: Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques, collectibles,
metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much more
to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad
Downtown Courthouse Square.
July 13 - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New
Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a
mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling
830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District.
July 18 -20 - Waxahachie: Heart of Texas Arts and Crafts Show
Arts Crafts,Antiques,collectibles,Home Decor, Civic Center right on busy Interstate 35 now
a 3 day show.
July 18-19 - Medina: Love Creek Orchard's Great Hill Country Apple Pickin' Fest. A two-day
festival celebrating the beginning of apple harvest time. Load up in the hay wagon and put
on your best hat and you are ready to pick the freshest apples in the US. Process them on
the line, make apple cider, apple butter or just munch an apple. Arts and Crafts, music,
apple goodies and lots of food. Great children's events, trick dogs, trick horses and story
telling. Good music. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Children 7-12, 6 and under free.
Location: Love Creek Orchards, 13558 Hwy 16 North, Medina, Texas 78055.
July 18 - 20 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets in
Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food,
specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't
been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US
380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway).
July 19 – Paris - Annual Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally
APRIL 2008
Thru July 18 Dallas: Shakespeare Festival. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner and your love of
Shakespeare for this annual outdoor festival. Performances include Othello and All's Well That
Ends Well. Time: All performances begin at 8:15pm. There is a one-hour break for dinner. Cost:
Fri. & Sat.: $7 adults/$4 seniors and students. Tues. - Thurs. & Sun.: $7 donation requested.
Children 12 & under free. Location: Samuell-Grand AmphiTheater, 6200 East Grand Boulevard,
Dallas, TX
Through July 27 - Premier Thoroughbred Season in Grand Prairie at Lone Star Park
Thru July 31 - Sherman: Hot Summers Night. Free concerts held every Thursday throughout
June and July on Sherman's Municipal Lawn. Live entertainment on the Oliver Dewey Mayor
Stage. Concessions available, picnics welcome. Bring your kids and your lawn chairs. Time:
Concerts begin at 7:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Sherman Municipal Lawn.
Thru August 17 - Canyon: TEXAS!Outdoor musical drama performed summers in the Palo
Duro Canyon near Amarillo, TX, sprawled across a 600 foot cliff behind the stage. This
production showcases the best in acting, dancing, live music and theatre music that the stage has
ever seen. The history of the Panhandle has never been more alive. Time: 8:30pm. Cost: $7.50$27.50. Tickets during preview week (June 2-5) will be discounted 10%. A steak dinner is
available nightly from 6-8 pm for $15.95 per adult and $11.95 for children 10 and under (tax
included). Location: Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon - near Amarillo, TX.
Thru August 6-Grand Prairie: Grand Prairie AirHogs Professional Baseball. Grand Prairie
inaugural American Association season starts May 8 with their home opener May 16. The team
plays in the brand-new stadium, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Time: 7:05pm, 2:05pm, 10:30am.
Cost: Club Seats $12, Box seats $8, Reserved Seats $7, General Admission $6. Location: 1600
Lone Star Parkway, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre.
Through August 29 - Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at Houston Museum of Natural
Science Pink Floyd's legendary album returns this summer in full-dome, full-color computer
animation, using all of the capacities of the Museum's new high-definition full-dome video system.
Fantastic sound and incredible images create an unforgettable experience. It's not a laser show but a totally new digital revolution in sight and sound - surrounding you, immersing you, losing
you in the Dark Side of the Moon.
Thru September 1 - Houston: Earth's Wild Ride at the Houston Museum of Natural Science A
grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon
colony. Through his stories, the grandfather takes audiences on a wild canyon ride, to an ice age
winter with a woolly mammoth, and to the time when the dinosaurs lived and died. Earth’s Wild
Ride is like many tales shared by grandparents over the centuries, except “the old country” is
really another planet – always visible from the moon base, but totally unlike the granddaughter’s
world. Adventure and appreciation for home fill this 20-minute journey back to the Earth.
Produced in collaboration with Rice University, through NASA’s Immersive Earth Project.
Through October 31 – Dallas - Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from Dallas at the Sixth Floor
Museum at Dealey Plaza
Showcasing silent moving images of President John F. Kennedy, from his 1960 presidential
campaign through his funeral in 1963, "Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from Dallas" is
highlighted by eleven amateur films shown in their entirety. Filmed by Abraham Zapruder, Orville
Nix, Elsie Dorman and others, these reels also contain footage of family life during the early
1960s - birthday parties, ball games, and vacations. The temporary exhibition includes a narrated
compilation of nearly two dozen home movies, profiles of the men and women behind the
cameras, and an interactive educational area. Regular Museum admission includes this
exhibition.
Through September 1-Canyon: Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention. PPHM serves as the
only Texas venue for the man who won the west. Learn how Samuel Colt's innovations in
manufacturing and marketing changed the way business was done in America. Time: Mon-Sat 9-
6, Sunday 1-6. Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids.
Through November 2 - The Impressionists: Master Paintings from The Art Institute of
Chicago at the Kimbell Art Museum
Some of the most celebrated Impressionist paintings are coming to the Kimbell! "The
Impressionists" is an array of masterpieces by such artistic geniuses as Manet, Degas, Monet,
Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin, van Gogh, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Many are defining works of the
Impressionist movement that are familiar images even to those who have never visited the Art
Institute. This unprecedented loan of Chicago's greatest treasures, exclusive to the Kimbell, is
truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.
July 19 - August 2 - Salado: 16th Annual Salado Legends. Central Texas' Favorite Outdoor
Musical Drama & Dinner weaves the legend of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish
explorers and the hopes of Scottish settlers in Texas from 1850 to past Civil War into a
panoramic tale with original music. Time: Dinner (optional) 7:15pm, Show 8:15pm. Cost: Dinner
$8 child or adult; Show $17 Adult, $5 Child. Location: Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal.
July 19-20 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted
items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent
shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District.
July 19-20, 26-27, August 2-3, 9-10-Brenham: "Crush for Fun" at Pleasant Hill Winery. Get
purple feet, T-shirt ("I picked, I stomped, I made some wine") and a picture. Cost: Free admission,
tour, tasting. Activities have fees. Location: 1441 Salem Rd.
July 21-26, 2008 - Uvalde: Sahawe Indian Dancers Summer Ceremonial. The Sahawe Indian
Dancers, members of Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 181 from Uvalde, present their
Summer Ceremonials. The fast moving colorful dances of the Plains and Southwest Pueblo
Indians are set against a backdrop of teepees to set the mood for the performance. The 90minute performances feature 16-18 different dances that have thrilled audiences for almost 50
years. Time: 8pm. Cost: call. Location: Sahawe Outdoor Theater, 1 block S. US 90.
July 24-26 - Clute: 28th Annual Great Texas Mosquito Festival. Join Willy Manchew, the 25
foot mosquito for some one-of-a-kind Texas fun. The three day festival includes a mosquito
calling contest, Mr. & Mrs. Mosquito Legs Contest, Ms. Quito Beauty Pageant, Baby Crawling
Diaper Derby and the Senior Citizen Mosquito Swatter Decorating Contest. Between the bar-bque, fajita, and rib cook-off, plus over 40 other food vendors, plenty of food will be available for
every appetite. Demonstrate your sportsmanship at the horseshoe, washer, and volleyball
tournament or join in the fun run and bike and in-line skating tour. Clute Community Park,
Brazoswood Drive, in Clute, TX (Brazosport area).
July 25-27 - Fort Worth: Gran Fiesta de Fort Worth. A colorful three-evening outdoor
celebration of Latin music, art and cuisine. Continuous musical entertainment and performing
arts, educational and cultural activities, fashion show, and marketplace. Location: Main Street.
July 25-27 - Fredericksburg: Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival. Spice it up. Celebrate
the chili pepper and all things related. Entertainment, demos, hot air balloons, and vendors. Time:
Friday, 3-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Cost: $8 adults, 12 and under $2; 2-day
passes $12, 3-day passes $15. Location: Wildseed Farms, 7 miles east of Fredericksburg on
Highway 290.
July 25-27- Knox City: 20th Annual Watermelon Festival and 9th Annual Classic Car Show.
This event features horseshoe pitching, a sand volleyball tournament, food, free watermelon
slices a watermelon-eating contest, parade, music and a classic car show. Location: City Park.
July 26 - Bonham: 2nd Annual Heritage Day Celebration
Crafts, quilting, variety of booths and Showdown Talent Search
Estimated attendees-2000 903-583-4902
July 26 - Bonham: 2nd Annual Heritage Day Celebration. Crafts, quilting, variety of booths
and a host of activities. The Colgate Country Showdown Talent Search hosted by KFYN 1420AM. Antique cars & tractors and much more. Time: 7am. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Bonham
Square, Hwy 56 & Hwy 78.
July 26-Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old-fashioned market on the square featuring
original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce from over 70 vendors.
Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: no charge; free parking on street. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Sq.,
700 Main St., Kerrville.
July 27 - Grand Prairie: Fan Appreciation Day at Lone Star Park. Lone Star Park Handicapping
Championship Series - Qualifier 3 and the Family Fun Park will be open. Fan Appreciation Day
drawings during the races. Time: 1:35pm. Cost: General Admission $3. Location: Lone Star Park
at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
July 30 - August 3 - South Padre Island: 70th Annual Texas International Fishing
Tournament. Tournament takes place in SPI and Port Isabel waters. Time: Varies. Cost: Varies.
Location: Registration at SPI Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Exhibit of the work
of Hill Country teachers. Awards and reception August 9, 4-6pm Time: Tues-Sat 1-4;
Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl
Garrett, Kerrville.
July 31 - August 17 - Kerrville: Hometown Crafts Teachers' Art Show.
April 1-5, 2008 - Round Top: Marburger Farm Antique Show. Shop at one of the nation's
most progressive antique shows. 375 vendors having a great time selling their wares in a
fun-filled atmosphere on 43 acres. 27 acres of free parking. Vendors from 33 states,
Canada, England, Italy and France. Time: Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am4pm. Cost: $25 for early buying and $10 Regular Admission. Admission good all week.
Location: 2248 S. Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954. Located halfway between Round Top
and Warrenton on Hwy 237. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 800-947-5799 or visit www.roundtopmarburger.com. Held semi-annually, the week of the first Friday in April and October.
April 2, 2008 - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space
for writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is
committed to both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from
a specific genre each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative,
rock). Co-sponsored by Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time:
7pm - 9pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100
Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call (830) 792-1945 or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Held once
a month the first three months in each semester.
April 3-6, 2008 - Galveston: FeatherFest Nature Festival. A 4-day celebration of nature, art
and history in the exciting and charming city of Galveston, Texas, featuring Spring
migration birding and other nature experiences on the Upper Texas Coast. Visitors will
enjoy van based field trips, birding by kayak and boat, seminars/workshops and social
activities that tie into to Galveston's historic heritage. Time: call. Cost: General $25, then
priced by event. Location: Old Galveston Square Building, The Strand Galveston, TX
77550. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 409-392-0841 or visit www.galvestonfeatherfest.com. Held annually, first
weekend in April.
April 3-19, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: You Can't Take It With You. You Can't
Take It With You is a Pulitzer Prize winning comedic play, sure to keep you enthralled from
beginning to end. Time: see website for dates and times. Cost: see website for dates and
times. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit
www.caillouxtheater.com.
April 4, 2008 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy
hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist
demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art
Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit
www.downtownbryan.com. Held on the first Friday of every month.
April 4-5, 2008 - Kilgore: Party In The Patch. Featuring sanctioned barbecue cook-off, art
show, horseshoe pitching, rod run, music, motorcycle show, kid's area, Friday Night Street
Dance. Time: Friday night street dance 7pm. Saturday events 8am-5pm. Cost: free.
Location: Kilgore City Park. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 903-984-5571 or email
merlynh@easttexastreaatment.org. Held annually, usually the first Friday and Saturday in
April.
April 4-6, 2008 - Marble Falls: Highland Lakes Fine Art & Wine Festival. Stroll down Historic
Main Street and enjoy world-class art, wine, cuisine, and shopping during the day. Stay for
amazing dinners and fantastic shows in the evening. Time: 10am-5pm daily. Cost: free.
Location: Historic Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 830-693-2815 or visit
www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals/Texas_Apr08.htm.
April 5, 2008 - Bandera: Annual Silver Sage Corral Benefit Chili Cookoff. Hosted by the
11th Street Cowboy Bar, there will be an auction in addition to music and cookoff
activities. Location: 11th Street Cowboy Bar. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-796-4849. Held annually, first
week in April.
April 5, 2008 - Burton: 5th Annual Hilltop Ride. This annual Hilltop Ride benefits Camp For
All, Kiwani's, and Houston Texas Foundation. Register online. Cabin accommodations are
available. Time: 8am. Cost: Call. Location: Camp for All, 6301 Rehburg Road, Burton, TX.
Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 979-289-3752 or visit www.active.com or www.campforall.org. Held
annually.
April 5, 2008 - CONCERT - Canyon Lake: 4th Annual Rio Guadalupe Music Fest. Great
music, good food and more on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Susan Gibson, Sarah
Jarosz, Zack Walther, Shelley King Band and more. Bring lawn chairs or blankets - no
coolers or pets. Time: 12 Noon - 10pm. Cost: $20. Location: 14130 River Rd. New
Braunfels, TX. 78132. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 877-RIO-RAFT or visit www.rioraft.com.
April 5, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air
street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of
Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown
Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in
downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (956) 423-4933. Held monthly, 1st Saturday.
April 5, 2008 - Richmond: Republic of Texas Festival. Mexican soldados and Texian
settlers skirmish, recreating the dire days of the Runaway Scrape, as Texians fled in
advance of Santa Anna's troops in 1836. Time: 9am-5pm with skirmish reenactments at
11am and 2pm. Cost: $9. Location: George Ranch Historical Park; 10215 FM 762;
Richmond, TX. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more
information, call 281-343-0218. Held annually, usually the first weekend in April.
April 5, 2008 - Weslaco: Texas Rio Grande Valley Onion Fest. Onion Fest celebrates the
development of the world famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco,
Texas by Dr. Leonard Pike. Events include the Arts & Crafts Tent with 25 booths, 25 food
vendors, and 12-15 commercial vendors. Other events include the onion eating contests, a
carnival for kids, and La Gran Cebolla Cook-Off. There will be musical performances on
four stages and two horse shows by Mid-Valley Stables. Time: 10am-7pm. Location:
Weslaco City Park 300 N. Airport Dr. Weslaco, TX 78539. Region: South Texas Plains.
Average attendance: under 250,000. Free admission. For more information, call 888-9682102. Held annually.
April 5, 2008 - Yorktown: Fiesta En La Calle. Free, family fun. Festival includes free street
dances, Kid Zone (Giant Inflatable Activities), Jalapeno Eating contest, BBQ cook-off,
softball tournament, continuous live musical performances, Folklorico dance
performances, arts/crafts/food booths and much more. Time: 10am - Midnight. Cost: Free.
Location: 130 North Riedel Street. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 361-564-2661. Held annually, 1st Saturday in April.
April 5-6, 2008 - Salado: Annual Wildflower Art Show. The Salado Chamber of Commerce
will once again play host to artists and craftspeople from across the state. The Art Show
includes many different art mediums such as jewelry, clothing, pottery, painting and
sculpture and currently has over 40 participating artists and crafts people. Many favorites
will be returning to this years show. The Chamber is also delighted to welcome several
new artists to the show. Time: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Cost: Free
Admission. Location: 601 North Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254/947-5040. Held annually, 1st
weekend in April.
April 5-20, 2008 - Fredericksburg: Annual Pedernales Valley Wildflower Celebration. Come
enjoy an explosion of stunning wildflowers. We offer acres of amazing color and beautiful
landscapes. While you're enjoying the best of the Hill Country, stop by Wildseed Farms
and attend the grand opening of the Butterfly Haus, featuring native Texas butterflies. For
a great shopping experience, come by the Wildseed Farms Market Center for wildflower
seed, live plants, Texas specialty foods and wines, ladies fine apparel and gifts galore.
Time: 9:30am-6pm. Cost: free. Location: 7 miles East of Fredericksburg, Texas on Hwy
290. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 250,000 - 500,000. For more
information, call 1-800-848-0078 or visit www.wildseedfarms.com. Held annually.
April 5 - May 26 (Weekends and Memorial Day), 2008 - Waxahachie: Scarborough Faire®,
the Renaissance Festival. One of the largest and most popular Renaissance Festivals in
the nation, complete with entertainment, crafts, food, drink, games, and fun! Join the
festivities as hundreds of prominent entertainers perform, over 200 Artisans display and
demonstrate their craft, and food and beverage vendors offer a delicious variety of over 60
menu items fit for a King. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For ticket information and
directions refer to ScarboroughRenFest.com. Held annually.
April 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and
three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides
delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S.
Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.
April 10, 2008 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where
restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30
pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for
Contemporary Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday.
April 10-13, 2008 - Burnet: 25th Annual Bluebonnet Festival. Proclaimed the "Bluebonnet
Capital of Texas" by the 67th Legislature in 1979, the Hill Country will soon be in full
bloom. To celebrate this event Burnet hosts this annual event the second weekend in
April. Activities include Parades, air show, carnival, 200 vendors, steam train comes in
from Austin, classic car show, live entertainment and much more. Time: call. Cost: no
admission. Location: Burnet Historic Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-756-4297 or visit
www.burnetchamber.org. Held annually, 2nd weekend in April.
April 10-13, 2008 - Denton: 23rd Annual Texas Storytelling Festival. Considered one of the
premier storytelling events in the nation and certainly the largest in the Southwest. Top
professional storytellers throughout the U.S. will spin tales for all audiences: folktales,
stories of cultural heritage (especially the South and West), sports stories, war stories,
children's tales - some will warm your heart and others will make you laugh until it hurts. A
fun and affordable family outing, not just for kids. Time: Various. Call for information.
Cost: Some events are free, others range from $5 to $10. Location: Texas Woman's
University, Hubbard Hall. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under
250,000. For more information, call (940) 387-8336.
April 10-13, 2008 - South Padre Island: Annual Beach 'N' Biker Fest. Come on down to this
rally, fajita cook-off, Mexico ride and so much more. Time: Varies. Cost: $10. Location: SPI
Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX. Region: Texas Gulf Coast.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE or visit
www.beachnbikerfest.com.
April 11, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the
2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at
Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and
enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at
Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Held
the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October.
April 11-12, 2008 - Deer Park: Totally Texas. Festival includes a Parade, Live Musical
Entertainment, Classic Car Cruise, Anvil and Skillet Throw, Hot Dog Eating Contest,
Carnival, Indoor Booths, Outdoor and indoor eating, Kids Go Country Contest, Beauty
Pageant, Dog Show, Wagon Rides, Petting Zoo and much more. Time: Friday 6-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm. Cost: Admission to event and parking free. Location: 500 W. 13th
Street. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more
information, call 281-478-2050. Register with Deer Park Parks and Recreation or visit us at
www.ci.deer-park.tx.us. Held annually in April.
April 11-12, 2008 - Georgetown: 22nd Annual Georgetown Quilt & Stitchery Show. An
annual display of quilts and stitchery owned or made by residents of Williamson County.
Get your lucky ticket to win the Raffle Quilt or the Stitchery Basket. Shop the vendor
booths for wonderful supplies. Enjoy lunch or a snack in the tearoom. Admission: $5 for
adults, Children & teens free. Times: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Location:
TASUS Texas Corporation, 211 TASUS Way (south from the square on Austin Ave. across
Leander Rd to 211 TASUS Way). Region: Texas Hill Country. For additional information
call 512-869-0052 or visit www.georgetownquiltshow.com.
April 11-12, 2008 - Grapevine: New Vintage Wine Trail. Ride the rails and explore the
Grapevine Wine Trail. Begin this festive weekend with a ride on the Grapevine Vintage
Railroad's Jazz Wine Train on Friday evening. The train rocks to a swinging beat as it
departs the Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main. Train boards at 6:40pm with a 7pm
departure. Enjoy food and music - as well as Grapevine wine - on the round trip adventure.
Experience one of the most unique ceremonies in Texas on Saturday, with the "Blessing
the Vines & Wines" at Delaney Vineyards, 2000 Champagne Blvd. (near Glade Road and
Hwy. 121). The ceremony begins at 11am. Enjoy the vineyard before stepping onto the
complimentary shuttles that depart at noon taking you to Grapevine's other winery tasting
rooms along the Grapevine Wine Trail. Wineries will be pouring their new release wines and New Vintage participants will be the first to experience the flavors of the season.
Time: 11-6. Cost: $39. Location: Grapevine, Texas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes.
Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 817-410-3185Held annually
in April.
April 11-12, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys
competing in this popular event. Beginners, amateur, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: free.
Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E,. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806) 499-3584 or visit
www.otrc.net.
April 11-13, 2008 - Poteet: Poteet Strawberry Festival. The Festival is recognized as the
largest agricultural fete in Texas. The 95-acre site which is located on Hwy. 16, 30 minutes
south of San Antonio, offers free parking, clean public restrooms, handicapped
accessibility, complete RV facilities, and tent covered activities. The Festival includes ten
areas of continuous family entertainment featuring concerts with nationally known
Country & Western and Tejano stars, dancers, gunslingers, clowns, puppets, regional
bands, various contests, and rodeo performances. Admission: $7, children under 10 are
free. Grounds will open at 6pm Friday and at 10am both Saturday and Sunday. Region:
South Texas Plains. For more information, call 830-742-8144. Held annually in April.
April 12, 2008 - Denton: Annual Denton Redbud Festival. Denton is the "Redbud Capital of
Texas." To coincide with the blooming of the Redbuds in early March, a celebration is
held. Activities include: 5K run, 1K walk, home and garden show, booths, educational
programs, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day. Time: 10am-3pm.
Cost: Free. Location: Courthouse Lawn in historic downtown Denton. Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-3498737. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in April.
April 12, 2008 - Denton: Annual Denton Redbud Festival. Denton is the "Redbud Capital of
Texas." To coincide with the blooming of the Redbuds in early March, a celebration is
held. Activities include: 5K run, 1K walk, home and garden show, booths, educational
programs, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day. Time: 10am-3pm.
Cost: Free. Location: Courthouse Lawn in historic downtown Denton. Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-3498737. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in April.
April 12, 2008 - Flatonia: Market Days. Antiques, produce, arts & crafts, canned goods,
household items, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have sidewalk sales
and/or special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Cost: free. Location: 208 E. North Main. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. Held annually, 2nd
Saturday in March, April, September, and October.
April 12, 2008 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and
festive foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm.
Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Held the 2nd Saturday of each
month, March - December.
April 12, 2008- Goliad: Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and
much more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location:
Goliad Downtown Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 800-848-8674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday
each month, March - December.
April 12, 2008 - Nacogdoches: Nacogdoches Americana Music Festival. Grab your lawn
chairs and blankets and mosey on over to the oldest town in Texas for the Nacogdoches
Americana Music Fest - a full day of live musical performances including country, jazz,
bluegrass, gospel and rock. Time: 12pm - 11pm. Cost: Free. Location: Festival Plaza in
Downtown Nacogdoches. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit
www.visitnacogdoches.org/americana.htm. Held annually in April.
April 12-13, 2008 - Chappell Hill: Bluebonnet Festival of Texas. The Official Bluebonnet
Festival of Texas is listed as Texas Highways Magazine's 7th Most Popular Festival. 250+
vendor booths, food, live music, fun in the heart of bluebonnet country. Time: Sat. 10am6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Cost: Free admission. Location: Downtown Chappell Hill. Region:
Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: n/a. For more information, call 979-8366033 or visit www.chappellhillmusuem.org. Held annually.
April 12-13, 2008 - Houston: Texas Hot and Spicy Festival. Tasting Texas presents this
festival, featuring salsa, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, cooking demos and a Fresh Farmers
Market. Kids playland and non-stop music. Time: 11am-7pm. Cost: $3 Adults / $2 Kids.
Location: Reliant Center- One Reliant Park- Houston, Texas 77054. Region: Texas Gulf
Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-416-0964 or visit
www.texashotandspicy.com. Held Annually, 2nd weekend in April.
April 12-13, 2008 - The Woodlands: Waterway Arts Festival. As a juried, fine art festival, the
newly-created The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival will feature 200 national and
regional artists selling their original creations along a 1.25 mile waterway park. The
wonderfully landscaped site, with water taxi service along the entire festival, makes this a
unique event one that both artists and patrons alike will enjoy. Time: Saturday 10am-8pm;
Sunday 10am-6pm. Cost: $8 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Location: Artists
will set up along a concrete landscaped path as it meanders alongside the waterway
through The Woodlands Town Center, from The Marriott Waterway Hotel and Convention
Center, alongside The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion culminating at the new four acre
Town Green Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call (713) 521-0133 or visit www.woodlandsartfestival.com. Held annually.
April 13, 2008 - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New
Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a
mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling
830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
830-606-1601. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.
April 19-20 - Austin: Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 37th Annual Orchid Show & Sale,
Orchid Passion - There will be hundreds of blooming orchids and helpful information from
vendors as well as society members. Admission to the event is free and there will be
hourly raffles of plants and/or plant related items donated by the 9 vendors we will have at
the show. Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and help celebrate Earth
Day, 2008. Show & Plant Sale: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746 (512) 4778672
April 19-20 & 26-27, 2008 - Houston: Annual Houston International Festival. iFest
transforms downtown into China. The Festival continues its tradition as one of the largest
presenters of world music on the planet. iFest features food, artwork & performances from
around the world. Time: Sat. 1pm-10pm, Sun. 1pm-8pm. Cost: $13, Kids (ages 4-11) $3,
kids under 3 free. Location: Downtown Houston. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average
attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information, call 713-654-8808 or visit
www.ifest.org.
April 26, 2008 - Wills Point: Annual Bluebird Festival Take a stroll along the red brick
streets and view historic buildings or take a ride down country roads to view bluebird
nesting boxes. Wills Point is home to more Eastern Bluebirds than any other place in
Texas. Visit the depot museum, quilt show, or miniature train exhibit. Come to Wills Point
and enjoy small town fun. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Festival will be on 4th
Street. We're 50 miles east of Dallas on Highway 80. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For
more information, call 1-800-WP-BLUBIRD or visit www.willspointbluebird.com. Held
annually, usually 2nd or 3rd weekend in April.
April 15 - May 31, 2008 - Henderson: East Texas Wildflower Trails. Driving tours showcase
the best spots for viewing wildflowers, historic sites, museums, dining, and shopping.
Special events are scheduled for each weekend, including an antique tractor show, flea
markets, and equine events. Various locations. Region: Piney Woods. For more
information, call 866-650-5529 ext. 800.
April 19-21, 2008 - Harlingen: RioFest. Fair Park will host RioFest's annual celebration of
the arts. Voted the "Best Family Festival" in Cameron County each year, RioFest is the
premiere educational Arts and Cultural event of the Rio Grande Valley and Northern
Mexico. As part of its air of festivity, the festival will provide a rich variety of performing
arts, cultural arts, family and children's activities. Time: Friday 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm,
Sunday 12pm-8pm. For admission prices check the RioFest website. Location: Harlingen's
40 acre Fair Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-800-RIOFEST or
visit www.riofest.org. Held annually in April.
April 17-20, 2008 - Lubbock: Annual Lubbock Arts Festival. The Lubbock Arts Festival
features booths displaying various types of art and international foods, exhibits by the
humanities, and several musical performances. Be sure to bring the kids along to visit the
children's center, where they can create their own works of art. Location: South Plains
Fairgrounds. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 806-744-2787. Held annually.
April 17-20, 2007 - Portland: Windfest. Family fun. Carnival, continuous live music,
fireworks, professional bike stunt team, Wild West Shoot Out Shows, Magic Shows, Clown
Shows, Kids Fair, helicopter demonstration, tasty foods, arts and crafts, petting zoo, fine
art show, dachshund dash, chili cook-off, horseshoe & washer tournament, and parade. A
lot of great fun to be had! Located ten minutes from downtown Corpus Christi. Time:
Thurs. 6-10pm, Fri. 6-11pm, Sat. 10:30am-12pm, Sun. 12-8pm. Cost: $2 ages 2 and up,
Location: Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb Portland, Texas 78374. Region:
Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (361)
643-2475 or visit www.windfest.org. Held annually.
April 18-20, 2008 - Boerne: Parade of Artists. Self guided art tour through dozens of
galleries and studios of local artists in and around Boerne. Time: all day. Cost: Free.
Location: All over Boerne. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 830-249-7277 or visit www.visitboerne.org. Held annually, 3rd
weekend in April.
April 18-20, 2008 - Burton: Cotton Gin Festival. The cotton era comes alive. Gin tours,
parades, auctions, live music, folklife demonstrations, carnival, tractor pull, petting zoo,
contests, much more. Time: Fri 6pm-midnight, Sat 9am-1am, Sun 9am-5pm. Cost: call.
Location: 307 N. Main. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 979289-5255 or visit www.cottonginmuseum.org. Held 3rd weekend in April.
April 18-20, 2008 - Cleburne: Antique Alley & Yard Sale. 15-mile country shopping
extravaganza via FM 4 from Cleburne to Grandview with special shows, yard sales, store
promotions and fund raisers offering antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, food and more
since 1999. Vendor Inquiries Welcomed. Time: 8am-5pm. Location: FM 4, 15 miles
Cleburne to Grandview. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 817-641-0183 or visit www.alley.cleburne.com. Held biannually, 3rd full weekends of April & September.
April 18-20, 2008 - Ennis: 57th Annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival. Sponsored by the
Ennis Garden Club, Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival features 40 miles of mapped
bluebonnet driving trails, arts, crafts, children's area, music, bluebonnet souvenirs and
more. Time: Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9-6. Cost: Free admission. Location:
Downtown Ennis, 100 NW Main and SW Main St. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-878-4748, 888-366-4748
or visit www.visitennis.org. Held annually, 3rd weekend in April (only exception is when
Easter falls on the 3rd weekend).
April 18-20, 2008 - Fayetteville: 1st Annual Bluegrass Music Festival & Grand Jam. This
family-friendly, and alcohol-and-drug-free event features Bluegrass Concerts in the
Historic Dance Hall, lots of jamming, Custom Guitar giveaway, Vendors, Roots Music
movies in the Courthouse, Open Stage, Buy-Sell-Swap area, Directed Slow Jams and
more. Time: call. Cost: Free. Location: On Fayetteville's Courthouse Square. We're midway
between Austin & Houston on State Hwy 159 and 15 miles east of La Grange. Region:
Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call (979) 3782753 or visit www.texaspickinpark.com.
April 18-20, 25-27, 2008 - Old Town Spring: Texas Crawfish & Music Festival. Located just
20 miles north of Houston, Old Town Spring invites you to its annual foot stompin', bead
slingin', good time festival. Live entertainment on 3 stages keep the feet dancing and
terrific food like crawfish, gumbo, shrimp-on-a-stick and funnel cakes keep smiles on
faces. Children will enjoy the pony rides, petting zoo and the big gunfight shoot out. The
carnival is fun for kids, teens and adults alike. Come on out for great family fun. Time:
Friday 6 pm - Midnight, Saturday Noon - Midnight, Sunday Noon - 6 pm. Cost: Parking - $5.
Festival - $10 on Friday and Saturday (4 pm - Midnight) and $5 on Saturday (Noon to 4 pm)
and Sunday. Children 12 years and under free when accompanied by an adult. Location:
Preservation Park in Old Town Spring. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance:
under 250,000. For more information, call 888-U-STOP-IN or visit
www.texascrawfishfestival.com. Held annually, last 2 weekends in April.
April 18-20, 2008 - San Angelo: 5th Annual Texas Mesquite Art Festival. Mesquite artisans
of the Texas Mesquite Association from across the state come to show off their work at
San Angelo's historic Fort Concho. Time: Fri. 4pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-4pm.
Cost: Free admission. Location: Fort Concho. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-997-8515 or visit
www.texasmesquiteassn.org. Held annually, third weekend in April.
April 19, 2008 - Abilene: Spring Festival at Abilene State Park. Outdoor festival. 10'x10' $50
for crafts. Limited commercial and food vendors. Exhibitor provides display equipment.
Time: 10am - 6pm. Cost: Free Admission. Location: Abilene State Park, 16 miles south of
Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 325-660-4013. Held annually, 3rd weekend in April.
April 19, 2008 - Boerne: Antique Tractor Show and Pull. Tractor Parade through town.
Country music on the porches of the pioneers house, watching the blacksmiths at work,
the tractor pull on the banks of Cibolo creek, and the home baked pie contest. Time: 9-4.
Cost: $5, 12 and under free. Location: Agricultural Heritage Museum, 102 City Park Road,
Boerne TX 78006. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-249-7277 or visit www.visitboerne.org. annually, 3rd weekend in April.
April 19, 2008 - Irving: Annual Rockin' 50's Day. Visitors to the Irving Heritage District will
be able to twist, shout and play with hula-hoops during the Rockin' 50's Day festival.
Activities will include a classic car show, 1950's era dress-up contest, cake walk, and live
entertainment throughout the day. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free Admission. Location: 217
S. Main Street, Irving, TX 75060. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance:
under 250,000. For more information, call 972-721-3636. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in
April.
April 19, 2008 - Kerrville: Hill Country Charity Ball. An annual gala event. This year's theme
is "A Night in Old Havana". Proceeds benefit the Kerr County YMCA. Time: 6:30pm Midnight. Cost: call for details. Location: Schreiner University, Cailloux Student Activity
Ctr., 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 370-4245 or email
events@kerrvilletexascvb.com.
April 19-20, 2008 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-8321721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month
starting in February.
April 19-20, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - South Padre Island: 42nd Annual Texas State
Surfing Championship. Adequate surf conditions permitting. Time: Varies. Cost: N/A.
Location: Isla Blanca Park Jetties. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE or visit www.tgsa.org. Held annually.
April 19-21, 2008 - Harlingen: RioFest. Fair Park will host RioFest's annual celebration of
the arts. Voted the "Best Family Festival" in Cameron County each year, RioFest is the
premiere educational Arts and Cultural event of the Rio Grande Valley and Northern
Mexico. As part of its air of festivity, the festival will provide a rich variety of performing
arts, cultural arts, family and children's activities. Time: Friday 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm,
Sunday 12pm-8pm. For admission prices check the RioFest website. Location: Harlingen's
40 acre Fair Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-800-RIOFEST or
visit www.riofest.org. Held annually in April.
April 22-25, 2008 - San Antonio: A Night in Old San Antonio. Annual celebration of San
Antonio's heritage held each year during the week of Fiesta. International cultures, foods
and entertainment are featured in 15 areas of the historic downtown village of La Villita
along the River Walk. Time: 5:30-10:30pm. Cost: $8 in Advance, $10 at Gate. Location: La
Villita. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 210-226-5188. Held annually in April.
April 22-27, 2008 - Concan: Annual Nature Quest. Learn about birds, native plants,
wildflowers, butterflies, bats, and more, through field trips, workshops, seminars, and
evening programs. Located 70 miles west of San Antonio, the area is known for hills
carved into canyons by the crystal waters of the Sabinal, Leona, Frio, Dry Frio, and Nueces
Rivers. Diverse vegetation, spectacular wildflowers, monumental trees, abundant wildlife,
lovely butterflies and birds--including many rare and endangered species--are just a few
reasons the River Region is perfect for natural adventures in every season. Time: Daily for
six days. Cost: $5 - $25 per course. Location: Field trips, workshops, and seminars take
place all over Uvalde County. Headquartered in Concan at House Pasture Cattle Company
Restaurant. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 1-800-210-0380, or visit www.thcrr.com. Held annually in April.
April 23 - May 4, 2008 - Corpus Christi: Buccaneer Days. Pirate flags will again be hoisted
over beautiful Corpus Christi Bay during the celebration of Buccaneer Days. Join in the
fun and festivities of the PRCA Rodeo, fireworks on the bay, various water events, our
Illuminated Night Parade, Junior Parade, Coronation pageant, senior and ethnic events,
athletic tournaments and eleven days of thrilling carnival rides. Times and costs vary.
Location: Corpus Christi Marina and Bay front. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more
information, call 361-882-3242. Held annually, April through early May.
April 23-26, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Fort Stockton/Sanderson: Big Bend Open Road
Race. An action packed day (Saturday) of racing fun. This type of open road racing
attracts racers and enthusiasts from all over the U.S. The event includes all types of cars
from street legal to highly modified cars to Nascars. Anyone can enter. Speed categories
from 85 mph to Unlimited (over 200 mph). Time: 8am-10pm. Cost: Free to attend, Fee to
enter. Volunteers needed! Call for more information. Location: Hwy. 285 between Fort
Stockton and Sanderson. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under
250,000. For more information, call 432-336-8525, ext. 16. Held annually, 4th weekend in
April.
April 23-27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Irving: EDS Byron Nelson Championship PGA Golf
Tournament. The best golfers in the world come each year to this PGA tour event.
Location: Four Seasons Resort and Club, Las Colinas. Region: Texas Prairies & Lakes. For
more information, call (214) 742-3896. Held annually, usually in May.
April 23-27, 2008 - Houston: The Grand Wine & Food Affair. Join the world's greatest chefs
and noted wine authorities for this premier culinary extravaganza for five inspiring days of
reserve wine tastings, cooking classes, vintner dinners and wine seminars. Do not miss
this opportunity to taste, swirl, and discover. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Sugar Land
Marriott Town Square, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Region: Texas Gulf
Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 713-SIP-WINE or visit
www.TheGrandWineAndFoodAffair.com. Held annually, last week in April.
April 23-27, 2008 - Houston: Fort Bend Wine & Food Affair. Activities include cooking
demonstrations, gourmet dinners, vintner dinners, an afternoon food and wine stroll, a
Riedel glass seminar, celebrity book signings, gourmet farmers market, formal grand
tasting and bubbles and brunch. Time: Over 25 events at various times. Cost: Varies
based on event. Location: Various locations in and around Fort Bend County. Region:
Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-4910216 or 713-sip-wine. Held Annually, last weekend in April.
April 24, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Camerata San Antonio -- Big Strings 2. Big Strings 2
production includes Stravinsky: Apolon Musagete; Shostakovitch: Two Pieces for Octet;
Strauss: Metamorphosen (chamber version) San Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $15; students with ID
$6. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Jefferson St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (210) 492-9519 or
visit www.cameratasa.org.
April 24-26, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Senior Games. Competitive sports and
table games for entrants ages 50 and over. Time: varies; call for details. Cost: varies.
Location: Various locations throughout Kerrville, depending upon event. Region: Texas
Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-4263
or visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com.
April 24-27, 2008 - Hallettsville: Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics. The 4th
weekend in April brings the best fiddlers in the world to Hallettsville to compete for the
coveted title of Texas State Champion Fiddler. Arts & Crafts all weekend, carnival, several
barbecue cook-offs, Cajun, bluegrass, country western artists. Camper hookups.
Guaranteed good time. Cost: $7 per day. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall. Region:
Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 361-7982311. Held annually, 4th weekend in April.
April 24 - May 18, 2008 - Kerrville: "Glimpses". Paintings and photographs by Ruth Huang,
Lynn Loggie and Dyana Walker. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no
charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
(830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
April 24 - May 18, 2008 - Kerrville: "Texas". A Collection of Texas History and Tourism.
Time: Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mondays. Cost: no admission; donations
accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or
visit www.kacckerrville.com.
April 25-26, 2008 - Freer: Rattlesnake Round Up. Join us at the Freer Cactus Corral for the
biggest Party in Texas featuring concerts with nationally known country western and
Tejano artists. Fun for the whole family including carnival, parade, arts/crafts, stage
shows, dare devil snake show, fried rattlesnake meat, talent contest & much more. Region:
South Texas Plains. Time: Fri 5:30pm - Midnight, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-6pm. Cost: $10
adult, $5 under age 12, parking $2. Admission and parking are free on Sunday. For More
Information, please call 361-394-6891. Held annually.
April 25-27, 2008 - Avinger: Wildflower Trails of Texas. Wildflower Trails of Texas was
established in 1965 by Lady Bird Johnson to celebrate the many varieties of wildflowers
that bloom in Texas. Activities include a carnival, arts and crafts, entertainment, and of
course, great Texas home cooking. Time: 8am. Cost: Free. Location: Main Street,
Downtown. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more
information, call 903-562-1000. Held annually, last weekend in April.
April 25-27, 2008 - Denton: 28th Annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. A celebration of the
arts, attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually. Over 1,000 professional and amateur
performers on six stages showcase the best in jazz, pop, rhythm & blues and full
orchestra music. Community groups also represent a wide variety of dance, choral,
storytelling and theatre performances. Juried craftsmen and fine artists demonstrate,
exhibit and sell their creations. Children enjoy an Art Tent with numerous art experiences
under the leadership of qualified instructors. Time: Varies. Cost: Free. Location: 321 E.
McKinney, Denton Civic Center Park. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 940-565-0931 or visit
www.dentonjazzfest.com. Held annually, last weekend in April.
April 25-27, 2008 - Freeport: Riverfest. Features a carnival, motorcycle run/show,
entertainers, competitions, BBQ Cook-Off, Discover Scuba, Rock Climbing, Art
Gallery/Auction, Pageant, 5K Run, food, vendors, Sail Boat Regatta, Clowns, Militia, &
much more. Time: Fri. 6pm thru Sun. 12 Noon. Cost: free. Location: 500 Brazosport
Blvd./Hwy 288. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 979-233-6061 or visit www.freeportriverfest.com.
April 25-27, 2008 - Medina: Outdoor Expo. An outdoor expo held in the perfect rural town
and park-like setting of Medina, Texas. Provides a diverse natural resource education and
travel opportunity. Learn about hunting, fishing, birding, camping and gardening. Dozens
of workshops, tours, vendors and special activities. Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Cost:
$5 per day, 3-day pass $12. Location: Hwy 16 - Downtown Medina. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-589-7224 or
visit www.medinatexas.com. Held annually, last weekend in April.
April 25-27, 2008 - Mesquite: Real. Texas. Festival. Celebrating genuine Texas flavor, fun,
sports and music. Thursday benefit gala features a top artist. The Friday/Saturday festival
includes Texas music, taste of Texas food contest, carnival, kiddie korral, Texas arts and
crafts, special bull riding and rodeo events at world-famous Mesquite Championship
Rodeo in Resistol Arena. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Resistol Arena, 1717 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, TX 75149. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 972-216-6499 or visit www.realtexasfestival.com. Held Annually
in April.
April 25-27, 2008 - Texarkana: JUMP. JIVE. & JAM Fest. A premiere Spring Music and Arts
Festival featuring national, regional and local performing artists, original artwork, on-site
demonstrations, regional foods, and family fun. Join us for unique activities like sidewalk
chalk art, a signature Stomp-on-Stateline, Java Hut & more. Fun for ALL ages. Time:
Varies. Cost: Varies. Location: 321 West Fourth St. (Celebration Square). Region: Texas
Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (903) 7924992. Held annually, last full weekend in April.
April 26, 2008 - Athens: Cinco de Mayo Festival. Family Fun with a Hispanic twist, games,
dancing and food, organized by Henderson County YMCA, Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Center and The Interact Club. Time: 12pm-11pm. Cost: Admission free after 1pm. Location:
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550 FM 2495. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-264-9622. Held annually, May 1 or
the Saturday before.
April 26, 2008 - Bastrop: Yesterfest. Experience Bastrop's early cultures: African, Indian,
Czech, Mexican, German, Scottish, and of course, the Old West. Time: 9am - Midnight.
Cost: N/A except for the street dance. Location: Main Street, Pine Street, Spring Street and
Chestnut Street - all downtown. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 512-303-0558 or visit
www.bastropchamber.com. Held annually, last Saturday in April.
April 26, 2008 - El Paso: 17th Annual Thanksgiving Conference & Celebration. On April 30,
1598, A Spanish conquistador, Don Juan De Onate, arrives at the Rio Grande somewhere
between present day Socrro & San Elizario, TX. A Mass of Thanksgiving is celebrated,
followed by a communal feast. "The Importance of the Native American Contribution to the
Spanish Explorer," "The Role of the Salt War in the development of the Hispanic
Community," Historical re-enactments, gunfights, native American arts & crafts, food
booths. Time: approx. 8am-4pm. Cost: none. Location: 20 miles SE OF downtown El Paso,
along the Mission Trail, 1521 San Elizario Rd. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. Sponsored by the San Elizario Genealogy & Historical Society.
For more information, call 915-851-1682 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~txseghs. Held
annually, last Saturday in April.
April 26, 2008 - Ingleside: Cruise Your Ride to Ingleside Car Show & Fly-In. Car Show and
Fly-In with cars and planes from all over Texas. Helicopter rides, vendors, a dog show, and
local bands playing all day. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: free gate admission. Location: T.P.
McCambell Airport - 3149 FM 3512. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 888-899-2906 or visit www.inglesidetxchamber.org. Held
annually, fourth Saturday in April.
April 26, 2008 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the square
featuring original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce. Time:
9am to 4pm. Cost: free. Location: 700 Main St. - Kerr County Courthouse grounds. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)
792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. The Market takes place on the 4th Saturday of
each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in December.
April 26-27, 2008 - Dallas: Dance for the Planet. Promising two days chocked full of dance
and featuring more than 1,000 dancers, Dance for the Planet highlights indigenous
American dance including clogging, square dance, swing, and tap. Anita Katz (Portland), a
business visitor to Dallas, said of last year's festival: "I was surprised to find culture is
alive and well in downtown Dallas. The atmosphere was refreshing, full of families and
people of diverse backgrounds sharing dance together." Time: Noon - 7pm. Cost: FREE.
Location: Annette Strauss Artist Square. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 214-219-2290. Held annually in April.
April 26-27, 2008 - Kerrville: Texas Gun & Knife Show. Display of guns, knives, jewelry,
books and other related items. Time: Sat. 9-5; Sun 10-4. Cost: call for prices. Location: Hill
Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3805 Hwy 27, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-5844 or email
events@kerrvilletexascvb.com.
April 27 - May 4, 2008 - The Texas Coast: Great Texas Birding Classic. A competitive bird
watching tournament sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife and The Gulf Coast Bird
Observatory. Each April teams of birders spend three "big days" counting as many
different species as they can find. The top teams at the end of the week earn the privilege
of deciding which habitat conservation projects will be funded by the Conservation Cash
Grand Prizes. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-866-GTBCLAS. Held
annually in April.
(April 23) thru May 4, 2008 - Corpus Christi: Buccaneer Days. Pirate flags will again be
hoisted over beautiful Corpus Christi Bay during the celebration of Buccaneer Days. Join
in the fun and festivities of the PRCA Rodeo, fireworks on the bay, various water events,
our Illuminated Night Parade, Junior Parade, Coronation pageant, senior and ethnic
events, athletic tournaments and eleven days of thrilling carnival rides. Times and costs
vary. Location: Corpus Christi Marina and Bay front. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more
information, call 361-882-3242. Held annually, April through early May.
(April 27) thru May 4, 2008 - The Texas Coast: Great Texas Birding Classic. A competitive
bird watching tournament sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife and The Gulf Coast Bird
Observatory. Each April teams of birders spend three "big days" counting as many
different species as they can find. The top teams at the end of the week earn the privilege
of deciding which habitat conservation projects will be funded by the Conservation Cash
Grand Prizes. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-866-GTBCLAS. Held
annually in April.
(April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - Kerrville: "Glimpses". Paintings and photographs by Ruth
Huang, Lynn Loggie and Dyana Walker. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays.
Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett,
Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
(April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - Kerrville: "Texas". A Collection of Texas History and
Tourism. Time: Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mondays. Cost: no admission;
donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)
895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
(April 5) thru May 26 (Weekends and Memorial Day), 2008 - Waxahachie: Scarborough
Faire®, the Renaissance Festival. One of the largest and most popular Renaissance
Festivals in the nation, complete with entertainment, crafts, food, drink, games, and fun!
Join the festivities as hundreds of prominent entertainers perform, over 200 Artisans
display and demonstrate their craft, and food and beverage vendors offer a delicious
variety of over 60 menu items fit for a King. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For ticket
information and directions refer to ScarboroughRenFest.com. Held annually.
(April 15) thru May 31, 2008 - Henderson: East Texas Wildflower Trails. Driving tours
showcase the best spots for viewing wildflowers, historic sites, museums, dining, and
shopping. Special events are scheduled for each weekend, including an antique tractor
show, flea markets, and equine events. Various locations. Region: Piney Woods. For more
information, call 866-650-5529 ext. 800.
MAY 2008
May 1, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills - East and West. Classical music
concert featuring musicians from the Hill Country. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: see web site.
Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-7469 or visit
www.caillouxtheater.com.
May 1-11, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: World Cup USA Shooting. International
shotgun competition. Time: all day. Cost: check web site. for details. Location: Hill
Country Shooting Sports Ctr., 1886 Cypress creek Rd. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 995-4504 or visit
www.hillcountryshootingsports.com.
May 1 - June 1, 2008 - Kerrville: Kerrville Art Club Annual Juried Show. Fine art paintings
from area artists. Reception May 3, 2-4pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10- 4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays.
Cost: no admission cost for exhibit. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett,
Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
May 1-4, 2008 - Odessa: Fiesta West Texas. Cinco de Mayo celebration with carnival rides,
folk dancing, car show, rodeo, concerts and more. Time: 12 Noon-12 Midnight, Sun. 12
noon-10pm. Cost: Admission Charged. Location: 42nd St. & Andrews Hwy. Region: Texas
Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 432-5808112. Held annually, first weekend in May.
May 1-4, 2008 - Fort Worth: Mayfest. This is an exciting four-day family festival featuring
more than 25 food booths, 6 stages with entertainment, a children's area, sports area, and
back by popular demand, a 5-10k run. All proceeds go back into the community
beautifying the parks, rivers and trails. Time: Th & Fri: 3:30-10, Sat: 10-10, Sun: 11-7. Cost:
$7 adults, $5 kids 12 and up. Location: Trinity Park, 2401 University Drive. Region: South
Texas Plains. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information, call 817-3321055 or visit www.mayfest.org. Held annually, 1st weekend in May.
May 1-4, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Port Neches: Annual RiverFest: Tunnel Boat Races.
Four days of fun on the River. Come and celebrate the beauty of Southeast Texas from the
banks of the Neches River at the waterfront park in Port Neches. Carnival, along with live
entertainment and lots more -- plus -- "Thunder on the Neches" Power Boat Races.
THRILLS! CHILLS! And SPILLS! Racing at its finest, produced by SPORT Racing Series.
Fireworks Display, Arts and Crafts Flea Market, Fishing Tournament, Food Vendors, Talent
Show for all ages, Horseshoe Tournament, Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament, Antique/Classic
Car Show. DAYS: Thurs thru Sunday. Cost: FREE. Location: End of Merriman and Grigsby
Ave. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 30,000. For more information,
call 409-722-9154, email: pnriverfest@aol.com, visit www.sportracingseries.com or
www.champboatracing.com. Held annually, first weekend in May.
May 2-3, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch
rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both
begin at 8pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on Saturdays.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628.
May 2-4, 2008 - Abilene: 26th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Dignitary dinner is
Friday. Includes softball tournament, food booths, flea market, children's games, horse
rides, train rides, ballet folklorico dancers, outdoor dance and more. Time: 10am-11pm
Saturday; Noon - 10:30pm Sunday. Location: St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Region:
Panhandle Plains. For additional information call (325) 676-8975 or visit
www.hispanicabilene.com. Held annually in May.
May 2-4, 2008 - Fredericksburg: 12th Annual Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally. Good
times, food, bike games, "hill country road trip", great music line-up, Cowboy Breakfast
(Saturday & Sunday morning), Sunday service and other good stuff. Time: Friday &
Saturday 11am - Midnight, Sunday 7:30am-9:30am. Cost: $42 per person. Location:
Luckenbach, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 830-997-8515 or visit www.texasmesquiteassn.org. Held annually,
1st weekend in May.
May 2-4, 2008 - Jefferson: 61st Annual Historic Pilgrimage Home Tour and Spring Festival.
Each Spring, some of Jefferson's oldest and most beautiful homes open their doors to
welcome the warm weather & guests. Four historic homes are on display this year.
Region: Texas Piney Woods. For additional information call 1-888-467-3529 or (903) 6652672. Held annually.
May 3, 2008 - New Braunfels: Wine & Saengerfest. The New Braunfels Wein & Saengerfest
is a special Heritage festival blended with old but familiar traditions in our rich German
Heritage, music and wine making. Held in charming historic Downtown New Braunfels,
near the banks of the comal River, this festival has something for everyone. Time: 10am 10pm. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. San Antonio. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-221-4090 or visit
www.nbtexas.org/mainst/spevent.html. Held annually each spring.
May 3, 2008 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy
hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist
demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art
Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit
www.downtownbryan.com. Held on the first Friday of every month.
May 3, 2008 - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on
horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street.
Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost:
free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 800-364-3833. Held annually, March-September.
May 3, 2008 - Brenham: Country Flavors Festival. Take yourself back in time to an old
fashioned ice cream social. Ice cream eating contests, family entertainment, festival food,
children's activities, unique shopping in Historic Downtown, and lots of Blue Bell ice
cream. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free Admission/Parking. Location: Around the square,
Downtown Brenham. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 1-888-BRENHAM or visit www.brenhamtexas.com.
May 3, 2008 - Denton: 20th Annual Cinco de Mayo. This Mexican cultural festival starts
with a parade at 10am. Activities include live music and dance, piñata-making and other
arts and crafts for children, and vendors offering a variety of Mexican cuisine, jewelry and
novelties. From 8pm-1am, a dance will be held inside the Civic Center. There, winners of
the La Reyna de Cinco de Mayo pageant will be announced. Time: 10am-5pm (Dance 8pm1am). Location: 321 E. McKinney, Denton Civic Center Park. Region: Texas Prairies and
Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (940) 349-8289 or visit
www.dentoncinco.com. Held annually in May.
May 3, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air
street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of
Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown
Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in
downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (956) 423-4933. Held monthly, 1st Saturday.
May 3, 2008 - FAIR - Huntsville: Josey Park Craft Fair. The weekend of The General Sam
Houston Folk Festival is going to get bigger and better for Huntsville and our guest. The
Josey Park Craft Fair will debut the same weekend as the Folk Festival. The Josey Park
Craft Fair will be a perfect compliment to the other outstanding events already scheduled
that weekend, Airing of the Quilts, Fireman's Fun Day and Classic Car Show. Time: 9am5pm. Cost: free. Location: 2216 Sam Houston Ave. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-294-7505. Held annually, first
weekend in May.
May 3, 2008 - Lewisville: Annual Cinco de Mayo festival. Many facets of Mexican culture
will be showcased during Lewisville’s street festival in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
Organized by Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory, the event will include music, food, arts
and crafts, a car show and more. Scheduled entertainment features local singers and
dance groups reflecting Mexican culture. Admission: $1 donation or food bank item
requested. Time: 10am - 7 pm. Location: Old Town Lewisville (Mill Street). Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. Average Attendance: Under 50,000. For more information, call (972)
436-4333 or visit www.visitlewisville.com. Held annually, 1st weekend in May.
May 3-4, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Del Rio: 31st Annual George Paul Memorial Bull Riding
Competition. Non-stop action and live entertainment make this event a must-see. The first
stand-alone bull riding in the country, it honors George Paul, World Champion Bull Rider
1968. Paul rode 79 bulls consecutively without being thrown, a record, which stands
unbroken. Known as the "Academy Awards of Bull Riding", with top ranked bulls, bull
riders, and rodeo bullfighters, it's pure excitement from start to finish. Del Rio & Ciudad
Acuna attractions add more fun. Time: Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm. Cost: General Admission
$17/Reserve Seating Sat $25/Sun $30. Location: Val Verde County Fairgrounds off North
Main Street. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For
more information, call 830-775-9595. Held annually, last weekend in April or 1st weekend in
May.
May 3-4, 2008 - Montgomery: 9th Annual Antiques Show and Sale. This one-of-a-kind
Antiques Show and Sale will make an antique lover out of anyone. Up to 100 booths
(indoors and tents) of quality antiques of all varieties. Verbal appraisal opinions by David
Lackey from &The Antiques Roadshow & other local appraisers on Saturday only, Noon4pm. $10 per item, maximum of 2 items per person. Repair and restoration services: glass,
fans, clocks, dolls, furniture, stained glass and more. Time: Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday
11am-5pm. Cost: $5 entry fee good for both days. Location: Downtown Historic
Montgomery. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 713-501-3561 or visit www.thefriendshipcenter.com. Held annually,
Springtime.
May 3-4, 2008 - Richardson: Cottonwood Art Festival. A fine art gallery in the park with
music and fun for every member of the family. For two weekends each year, this event
draws local, regional, and national artists as well as local bands performing the best in
rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: Free Admission & Free
Parking. Location: Cottonwood Park in Richardson, TX, one block east of Coit Rd. on Belt
Line Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more
information call (972)744-4580 or visit www.cottonwoodartfestival.com. Held annually,
twice a year in May & October.
May 3-4, 2008 - Seabrook: 12th Annual Wooden Keels and Classic Wheels. Enjoy the
display of fine classic automobiles and vintage wooden yachts at the Lakewood Yacht
Club. An average of 250 classic cars and 70 vintage boats will be on display. Food and
beverages will be available. Time: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Cost: $17 in advance, $20
at the gate. Free parking and shuttle bus to yacht club. Location: 2425 NASA Road 1 Lakewood Yacht Club. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 281-474-2511. Held annually, 1st weekend in May.
May 3-4, 2008 - Sonora: 5th Annual Sutton County Car Expo. Saturday will feature a "Show
& Shine" and a "Sonic Cruise Night" parade. Sunday will feature actual judging of
categories and a "Sound-Off" event. Awards to be given immediately after competition
ends. Tex-Mex cuisine at its best, dance, parade, children's rides & games. This is a USACI
sanctioned Car Show. Time: All Day. Cost: Free Admission. Location: Sutton County Civic
Center & Park Complex. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 325-387-2880. Held each year in conjunction with the Cinco de
Mayo Festival, first Weekend in May.
May 3-4, 2008 - Sonora: 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. Arts & Craft Booths, Children's
Rides, Food Booths, Parade, Dance under the West Texas Stars. Celebration kicks off with
a parade from downtown Sonora to the Sutton County Park. Booths will open by 10am on
Saturday, and will be serving some of the best food you ever tasted all day and into the
night. Dance on Saturday night and then come back out to the park on Sunday. Celebrate
our Hispanic history and have a great time with the entire family. Time: All Day. Cost: Free
admission. Location: Sutton County Park, Loop 467. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-387-2880. Held annually, first
Weekend in May.
May 4, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills - East and West. Classical music
concert featuring musicians from the Hill Country. Time: 2:30pm. Cost: call theater for
prices. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 x 2
or visit www.caillouxtheater.com.
May 8, 2008 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where
restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30
pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for
Contemporary Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month.
May 8-10, 2008 - Beaumont: YMBL Rodeo. Over 300 top-ranked cowboys from the
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will vie for prize money for bull-riding, steer
wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc, bareback riding, and team roping. Time: 8pm.
Cost: Call. Location: Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont, TX 77705. Region: Texas
Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 832-9991 or
visit www.ymbl.org.
May 8-11, 2008 - Marble Falls: MayFest. Carnival, washer pitching & volleyball
tournaments, parade, Womanless Style Show, live music, arts, crafts & food vendors, and
a ton of family fun. Time: vary. Cost: free. Location: 230 South Avenue J. Region: Texas
Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-759-8178 or
visit www.marblefalls.org. Held annually, second weekend in May.
May 9, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the
2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at
Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and
enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at
Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Held
the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October.
May 9-10, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch
rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both
begin at 8pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on Saturdays.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628.
May 9-10, 2008 - Brenham: 118th Annual Maifest. Enjoy one of the oldest German festivals
in Texas. Colorful parades, spectacular pageants, food, crafts and exhibits. Enjoy polkas,
waltzes and country music. Time: Fri N/A, Sat parade 10:30, other activities NoonMidnight. Cost: free admission. Location: Parades held in downtown Brenham area, all
other activities at Fireman's Park. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information,
call 1-888-BRENHAM (273-6426) or visit www.maifest.org or
www.BrenhamTexas.com. Held annually in May.
May 9-11, 2008 - Crystal Beach: Texas Crab Festival. We invite folks to join us for three
days of fun in the sun, tons of tasty treats and some of the best live music in the lone star
state. Time: Fri 6pm-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am. Cost: $7 adult kids under 12 free.
parking free. Location: 1750 hwy. 87 Crystal Beach,Tx 77650. Region: Texas Gulf Coast.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409)684-5940 or visit
www.bolivarchamber.org. Held annually mother's day weekend.
May 10, 2008 - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on
horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street.
Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost:
free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 800-364-3833.
May 10, 2008 - Burleson: Honeyfest Festival. A family event with a large children's area,
food, arts, crafts, and a Honeyfest Idol competition with a prize of $1,500 for first place and
all day live entertainment. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Old Town Burleson at
Renfro Square. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 817-295-6121 or visit www.burleson.org. Held annually, Saturday
before Mother's Day.
May 10, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Cedar Hill: 2nd Annual Head For The Hills Bicycle
Rally. Hop on your bike and join the professional league racers and amateur weekend
cyclists who will flock to Cedar Hill for the Head for the Hills Bike Rally. Our peaceful
rolling hills, ablaze with wildflowers, will make this spring ride both exhilarating and
beautiful. Cedar Hill Rotary is organizing this event to benefit the Food Pantry, Library and
other charitable endeavors. Bring friends and family and enjoy premier dining & shopping
in our scenic Premier City. Time: 8:15 am. Cost: $20; late registration $25. Location: Hwy
67 and Cooper Street, Cedar Hill, Texas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 214-668-1643 or visit
www.headforthehillsrally.com. Held annually.
May 10, 2008 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive
foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost:
Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month,
March - December.
May 10, 2008 - Goliad: Goliad Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and
much more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location:
Goliad Downtown Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 800-848-8674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday
each month, March - December.
May 10, 2008 - CONCERT - Harlingen: Blues on the Hill. The series will feature blues music
performed by a headline act and local artist. Lawn chairs and beach towels are welcome.
No outside beverages please. Food and Drinks will be available on site. Sponsored by
Parks & Recreation Dept. Time: Evening event. Cost: Free. Location: McKelvey Park, 1325
S. 77 SunShine Strip. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug.
May 10-11, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys
participating in this popular event. Beginners, amateurs, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: no
admission cost. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy 27 East, Kerrville.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
(806) 499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net.
May 11, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the
tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel
music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA.
Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday,
starting in February.
May 14, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and
three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides
delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S.
Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.
May 14-18, 2008 - Copperas Cove: Rabbit Fest. Features a parade, scrumptious food
vendors, Crabtree carnival, arts & crafts vendors, commercial vendors, military displays,
petting zoo, mechanical bull riding, costume contests, nightly entertainment, sanctioned
B-B-Q cook-off, lots of fun, food, and laughter. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Copperas
Cove City Park on Avenue B. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 50,000200,000. For more information, call 254-547-7571 or visit www.copperascove.com. Held
annually, 3rd weekend in May.
May 15-17, 2008 - FAIR - Giddings: Lee County Fair. Three-day event including a parade, 3
nights of CPRA rodeo action, arts and crafts and one of the States most recognized
barbecue cook-offs. The Lee County Fair is the newest fair in the state of Texas, featuring
some of the biggest names in the entertainment business and the state of Texas noodle
contest. Location: Hwy 290, 3 miles West of Giddings, toward Austin. Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (979)
542-2311. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May.
May 16-17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch
rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both
begin at 8:00 pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on
Saturdays. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628.
May 16-17, 2008 - Ingleside: Round Up Days Western Festival. Country themed festival
with cook-offs, a carnival, country and Tejano music. Time: Friday, 6pm-11pm, Saturday,
noon - 11 pm. Cost: $5 adults $3 6-12 years. Location: Live Oak Park, 1874 Port Avenue.
Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
888-899-2906 or visit www.inglesidetxchamber.org. Held annually, third weekend in May.
May 16-18, 2008 - Columbus: 54th Annual Live Oak Festival. A weekend festival with food
vendors, live music, arts and crafts booths, parade, activities for the children, juried art
show and much more. Celebrate a timeless Texas tradition. Time: call. Cost: call. Location:
425 Spring Street, Courthouse Square, Downtown Columbus. Region: Texas Prairies and
Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385 or visit
www.columbustexas.org. Held annually, third weekend in May.
May 16-18, 2008 - Grapevine: Main Street Days. Celebrating the great outdoors is the
theme of this Grapevine festival. New public art will be dedicated - vintage railroad
equipment will be celebrated - traditional Main Street Days fun will delight all festival
guests. Enjoy arts and crafts, street dances, exciting rides at the carnival, and short
sampler runs on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Non-stop stages feature entertainment
from classic rock to country bands. Enjoy delicious festival food, beverages and Texas
wine. For three full days this year's festival celebrates outdoor adventures from outdoor
grilling demonstrations to rock climbing. All on Main Street in Grapevine. Want to have
even more festival fun? Then become a festival volunteer. Time: Fri. 6pm-11pm, Sat 10am-
11pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Cost: $5 adults. Location: Downtown Main Street. Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 817410-3185. Held annually, third week in May.
May 16-18, 2008 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day
markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques,
collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday,
you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3.
Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or
visit www.tmtd.com. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday.
May 16-18, 2008 - Montgomery: Fire on the Strings Bluegrass Festival. Best Bluegrass
Festival in the Southwest, featuring national performers as well as regional and local
bands, craft and food vendors. Two National contests- Texas State Flatpicking and Texas
State Banjo competition and Jr. Texas Bluegrass Champion contest. Great indoor
auditorium seating over 1,000. Beautiful RV park with swimming pool (Reserve at 1-866496-6370). Time: 12:00 Friday through Sunday at noon. Cost: $35 for weekend. Location:
Haven's Landing RV Resort, 19785 Hwy. 105 W, Montgomery, TX 77356 (12 miles west of I45, across from Lake Conroe). Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 281-879-9441 or visit www.bayareabluegrass.org. Held
annually, 3rd weekend in May.
May 16-18, 2008 - Pasadena: 35th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival. Enjoy continuous
live entertainment, strawberries, arts & crafts, children's games, carnival rides, enormous
variety of foods, beauty pageants, specialty acts, commercial exhibits, barbecue cook off,
demonstrations by various craftsmen, the State Mud Volleyball Championship
Tournament, the "World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake", and much more. Proceeds from
the festival funds scholarships to local students, books for college libraries, and
community projects that preserve and promote the study of Texas history. Hours: Friday:
3pm-midnight; Saturday: 10am-midnight; Sunday: 10am-7pm. Prices: General Admission:
$10, Senior Citizens (55+) & kids under 12 $5, under 5 free. Location: Pasadena
Fairgrounds, 7603 Fairmont Pkwy @ Red Bluff Rd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more
information, call 281-991-9500. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May.
May 16-18, 2008 - Richardson: Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Wildflower! is an awardwinning multi-day, multi-stage, eclectic music festival that draws over 50,000 attendees.
Festival programming includes two main outdoor performance stages, the Kidz Korner,
the Acoustic Café, strolling entertainers/buskers, interactive displays and exhibits, the
Marketplace, our award-winning Singer/Songwriter Contest & Stage, the Budding Talent
Competition, the Taste of Texas Food Court, world & cultural performances inside the
Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, the City of Richardson's Petting Zoo, and the Wild
Ride -- a bike ride to benefit the Lance Armstrong Shaped Beam Kidney Program at
Richardson Regional Medical Center. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For additional
information call (972) 744-4580 or visit www.wildflowerfestival.com. Held annually in May.
May 17, 2008 - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on
horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street.
Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost:
free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 800-364-3833.
May 17, 2008 - Center: 5th Annual Center Fly-In. Airplane rides for ages 8-17, airplane and
helicopter displays, hot air balloon show and rides, model aircraft demonstrations,
refreshments and more Time: 11am - 8:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Center Municipal
Airport, 397 FM 1656. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 936-598-3682 or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com. Held
annually 3rd weekend in May.
May 17, 2008 - FAIR - Denton: Denton Air Fair. The Air Fair is open to the public and
features fly-ins, an open house. There will be a number of World War II antique aircraft,
aerobatic maneuvers, parachute drop, and experimental and vintage aircraft will be on
display. Booths and concessions will be available. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Fair is free.
Small charge for parking. Location: Denton Municipal Airport. Region: Texas Prairies and
Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (940) 484-1603. Held
annually, third Saturday in May.
May 17, 2008 - Graham: Art Splash on the Square. Art Splash offers a rich blend of fine art
and quality artisanship, whimsy and entertainment. Includes a national art competition,
Lake Country Art Show, Jr. Rembrandt Art Show, artisans selling their work and
demonstrating their craft, food and musical entertainment. Open to the public free of
charge. Time: 10-6. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Panhandle
Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-866-549-0401. Held
annually, 3rd weekend in May.
May 17, 2008 - Nocona: Nocona Fun Day. A fun, all-day event featuring antique car show,
motorcycle rally, food booths, arts and crafts, kiddy rides. Fun for the whole family. Time:
All Day. Cost: Free. Location: Clay Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-825-3526. Held annually, 3rd
weekend in May.
May 17-18, 2008 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-8321721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month
starting in February.
May 17-19, 2008 - Port Aransas: 3rd Annual Art Fest and 25th Annual Songwriters
Showcase. A fine array of artists with fine arts & crafts for sale Saturday & Sunday.
Monday is the Songwriters Showcase. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and cooler and listen to
some wonderful, original music under the stars. Art Fest exhibitor booth fee and
Songwriters nominal gate fee benefit the Art Center for the Islands, a non-profit
organization. Sponsored by the Art Center for the Islands and the Tarpon Inn. Time: 10am 5pm. Cost: donations. Location: Tarpon Inn courtyard, 200 E. Cotter. Region: Texas Gulf
Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-749-7334 or visit
www.portaransasartcenter.org.
May 18, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Columbus: Greg Lundgren 5K Run. The course starts
and finishes at Beason's Park in Columbus. It travels along the Colorado River through
beautiful downtown Columbus 3.1 miles. Entry fee includes t-shirt, participant goody bag
and refreshments. Trophies awarded to overall male and female finishers. Medals also
awarded to top three in each division. Time: Race starts at 8am. Cost: $15-$17. Location:
425 Spring Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 979-732-8385. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May.
May 18, 2008 - Plano: 5th Annual Blackland Prairie Festival. Celebrate the rich heritage of
Plano with music, food, early 1900's-era events, dances, home tours and historic reenactments by costumed performers. Arts and crafts booths will feature period exhibitions
including rope making, tin smiths, candle dipping, blacksmith techniques, pottery making,
and much more. Time: 11am-6pm. Cost: free. Location: Historic Downtown Plano. Region:
Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call
(972) 424-7547 or visit www.blacklandprairiefestival.org. Held annually.
May 18, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: 12th Annual KNBT Americana Music Jam. A
celebration of Americana music featuring exceptional artists of the genre. Event benefits a
different local charity each year. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 1281 Gruene Road.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
830-629-5077 or visit www.gruenehall.com.
May 19, 2008 - San Marcos: Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival. Activities include
delicious food and Western Swing music Saturday evening at 7:30pm on the banks of the
San Marcos River to Texas-grown, Texas-produced, and Texas-designed items which will
be on the Historic Downtown Square Saturday from 10am-5:30pm. Saturday's downtown
event will feature a "Texas Grown" farmer's market, Western Swing music, Heritage Crafts
and demonstrations, exhibits, a variety of Texas food, and live entertainment. Location:
Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 888-2005620. Held annually in May.
May 19-25, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Fort Worth: Crowne Plaza Invitation at Colonial Golf
Tournament. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious PGA Tour events. Since 1946
it's been played at Colonial Country club, home of Ben Hogan, one of golf's greatest
players. Location: Colonial Country Club, 3735 Country Club Dr. Region: Prairies and
Lakes. For more information, call 817-927-4277. Held annually in May.
May 22, 2008 - Kerrville: Heroes All!. Salute to veterans; all welcome. 6pm F-16 fly-by and
memoriam. All American hot dogs, lemonade, ice cream served. Concert, fireworks at
dusk. Wear your uniform; bring photos and share memories. Time: 6pm. Cost: no charge.
Location: Bank of the Hills, 1075 Jct. Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-5844 or visit
www.bankofthehills.com.
May 22 - June 8, 2008 - Kerrville: Kerrville Folk Festival. 18 days of music with
performances by 100+ singer songwriters and their bands. Workshops in songwriting,
blues guitar, and harmonica. Concerts, arts and crafts, kids concerts, food, camping.
Time: all day. Cost: see web site. for details. Location: Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles So of
Kerrville on Hwy 16. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429 or visit
www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com. Held annually, beginning Thu. before Memorial Day.
May 22 - June 15, 2008 - Kerrville: Artistry of Holton & Holton. Wall art, wood turnings, and
gourd fine artworks by Jimmy and Barbie Holton. Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm,
closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett,
Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
May 22 - July 6, 2008 - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Arts Show. A juried
show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony
May 24 from 4-6 pm Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location:
Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr.,228 Sidney Baker, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit
www.kacckerrville.com. held annually around the Kerrville Folk Festival time period.
May 22 - July 6, 2008 - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. A juried
show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony
May 24, 4-6pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission charge;
donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
(830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
May 23-24, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch
rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both
begin at 8:00 pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on
Saturdays. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more
information, call Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628.
May 23-25, 2008 - Kerrville: 5th Annual TX Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational
Exhibition. A high-quality exhibition of 20 of the finest professional artists and
craftspeople from all over Texas. Reception May 24 from 2-4pm. Time: Fri. 12-8pm.; Sat.
10am-8pm.; Sun. 10am-6pm. Cost: no admission charge. Location: Y.O. Resort Hotel, 2033
Sidney Baker, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (214) 328-6382 or visit www.texasmasters.com.
May 23-25, 2008 - Fredericksburg: Crawfish Festival. Join us for great Cajun food, music
and fun. Mouth-watering crawfish plates, red potatoes, corn, Jambalaya & fried fish plates.
Kids area, shopping area. Time: Friday 6pm-12 midnight, Saturday 11am-12 midnight.
Cost: $6 Adults, $1 for kids 12/Under. Two-day passes $10. Location: Marktplatz, 100
block, West Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 1-866-TEX-FEST (839-3378) or check out our web site. www.tex-fest.com. Held annually, Memorial Day Weekend.
May 23-25, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association Pro
Rodeo. Performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, at Mansfield Park, Bandera,
Texas. Cost: yes. Location: Mansfield Park. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-796-7207 or visit
www.banderarodeo.com. Held annually, end of May.
May 23-25, 2008 - Ennis: 42nd Annual National Polka Festival. National Polka Festival
celebrates Ennis' Czech heritage with 13 live polka bands, Polkfest 5K run, Czech food,
horseshoe tournament, king and queen dance, arts, crafts, special country concert and
more. Time: Fri. 7-11pm, Sat 10am-12:30am, Sun. 11am-11pm. Cost: Free for downtown
activities; $7-11 per day for admission to dance halls. Location: Downtown Ennis and at
KC Hall, Sokol Hall, and KJT Hall in Ennis. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-878-4748 or visit
www.visitennis.org; www.nationalpolkafestival.com. held annually, Memorial Day
Weekend.
May 23-25, 2008 - Llano: 3rd Annual "Texas Proud" Festival. Gunfighters, varmints,
chuckwagons, trail bosses, John Wayne and more turn Llano into a Texas Living History
happening. Time: All day. Cost: none. Location: Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-247-5354 or visit
www.llanochamber.org. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May.
May 23-26, 2008 - Bandera: The Best In Texas Festival And Chili Cook Off. An annual
festival celebrating all the things that make Texas great. Fun for the whole family including
Great Texas Music, Arts, Crafts, Cook Offs, Carnival Rides, Food and Libations. Each day
includes performances by several of the best bands Texas has to offer on two stages.
Time: Friday Times Vary Daily. Cost: One day tickets - $30 for any 1 day. Location:
Bandera Downs 2303 State Hwy 16, Bandera, TX. 78003. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-690-6099 or visit
www.bestintexasfest.com. Held Annually, Memorial Day Weekend.
May 23-26, 2008 - FAIR - Kerrville: The Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair. A four-day
fair full of arts, crafts, live music, food and fun for the whole family. Ceramics, pottery,
glass, wood, jewelry, metalwork, photography and more from Craftsmen around TX. Time:
Fri 4-8pm.; Sat/Sun 10am-6pm.; Mon. 10am-4pm. Cost: see web site. Location: River Star
Arts & Event Park, 4000 Riverside Dr., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call (830) 896-5711 or visit
www.tacef.org. Annual event held over Memorial Day weekend.
May 24, 2008 - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on
horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street.
Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost:
free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 800-364-3833.
May 24-25, 2008 - Bandera: Arts & Crafts Show. Annual Arts & Crafts show on Courthouse
Square, Bandera. Sponsored by Bandera County Artists Association. Time: Sat. 8:30am6pm, Sun. 10am-2pm. Location: Bandera Courthouse square. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-589-2291 or email
bevscottage@aol.com. Held annually, last weekend in May.
May 24-25, 2008 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the
square featuring original handmade arts and crafts, plus locally grown plants and
produce. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Courthouse grounds; 700 Main
Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org.
May 24-25, 2008 - Rockport: 12th Annual Rockport Festival of Wines. The Texas Maritime
Museum, located adjacent to Rockport Harbor, will showcase Premium and Ultra-premium
wines of Texas, California and Australia. Festivities throughout the event will include live
entertainment, cooking and wine seminars, gourmet specialties, and wine and beer
tasting. Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Texas Maritime Museum. Time: 4pm-10pm.
Cost: $20 includes 4 wine tastes and a commemorative wine glass. Location: 1202
Navigation Circle. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 361-729-1271. Held annually, weekend before Memorial Day.
May 24-26, 2008 - San Antonio: Return Of The Chili Queens. A return to that historical and
colorful time in Market Square when the Chili Queens set out their tables in the open
plazas and served their traditional foods and chili con carne. Sponsored by the El Mercado
Merchants Association. Free. Location: Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St. Region:
South Texas Plains. For more information, call 210-207-8600. Held annually, Memorial Day
weekend.
May 30, 2008 - Athens: Annual Texas Fiddlers Contest & Reunion. The Reunion is known
nationwide and as far as we know, is the oldest one that has run continuously year after
year. The big attraction is the Fiddlers Contest. This is broken down into five divisionsover 65 years, under 65 years, 19-30 years, 18 years of age & under, and a ladies division.
There are food vendors and a carnival just off the downtown square. On Thursday night
before the Fiddler's Contest on Friday, there is a Jam Session which begins around 7:30
pm. From 8pm-12pm on Friday there is a Street Dance. Time: 9am-12 midnight. Location:
Courthouse Square downtown Athens, Texas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-675-1859. Held annually, last
Friday in May.
May 30 - June 14, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Quilters. A magical musical about
a pioneer woman and her daughters who share stories and songs through their beautiful
handmade quilts. Time: opening w/e Fri-Sun 8:30pm.; then Thu-Sat 8:30pm. Cost: check
web site. Location: Hill Country Arts Foundation. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 367-5120 or visit www.hcaf.com.
May 31 - June 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2008 - CONCERT - Houston: Cricket Summer
Concert Series at Traders Village. The Cricket Summer Concert Series is one of the largest
music events on the Texas Gulf Coast. Thirteen weekends of concerts by groups such as
Johnny Dee and Sisters Morales. Time: 12 noon - 4pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking.
Location: Traders Village, 7979 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77041. Region: Texas
Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information, call 281-890-5500
or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Held annually, every weekend, June through August.
(May 22) thru June 8, 2008 - Kerrville: Kerrville Folk Festival. 18 days of music with
performances by 100+ singer songwriters and their bands. Workshops in songwriting,
blues guitar, and harmonica. Concerts, arts and crafts, kids concerts, food, camping.
Time: all day. Cost: see web site. for details. Location: Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles So of
Kerrville on Hwy 16. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429 or visit
www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com. Held annually, beginning Thu. before Memorial Day.
(May 30) thru June 14, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Quilters. A magical musical
about a pioneer woman and her daughters who share stories and songs through their
beautiful handmade quilts. Time: opening w/e Fri-Sun 8:30pm.; then Thu-Sat 8:30pm. Cost:
check website. Location: Hill Country Arts Foundation. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 367-5120 or visit
www.hcaf.com.
(May 22) thru June 15, 2008 - Kerrville: Artistry of Holton & Holton. Wall art, wood turnings,
and gourd fine artworks by Jimmy and Barbie Holton. Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 14pm, closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl
Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
(May 22) thru June 30, 2008 - Kerrville: Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. Artists from all
over the U.S. exhibit. Reception and awards on May 24 from 4-6pm Time: Tue-Sat 10am4pm; Sun 1-4 pm, closed Monday. Cost: see web site. for details. Location: Kerr Arts &
Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
(May 22) thru July 6, 2008 - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. A juried
show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony
May 24, 4-6pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission charge;
donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
(830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
JUNE 2008
June 6 - 8 - McKinney - Art & Jazz Festival in Downtown McKinney
June 7 - 8 - Gingerbread Trail Historic Home Tour and Arts & Crafts Fair Waxahachie
sponsored by the Ellis County Museum
June 5 – 7 – Fort Worth - Bombardier Learjet 550
Sam Hornish Jr. became the first three-time IndyCar Series winner at Texas Motor
Speedway by capturing the victory in the Bombardier Learjet 550k in 2007. Who will be
able to claim the checkers in 2008 under the lights for America’s Original Nighttime
IndyCar race on Saturday, June 7? The event begins with qualifying on Thursday, June 5
and the Sam's Town 400K on Friday, June 6.
June 5 - 21 - Kerrville: “Singin' in the Rain” - One of the most loved and celebrated film
musicals of all time. Charming and upbeat with great songs and dance numbers. A
Playhouse 2000 production. Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Kathleen C. Cailloux
Theater, 901 Main Street. Kerrville 830.896.9393. www.caillouxtheater.com
June 8 - Kerrville: Second Sunday Summer Serenade
A free concert in the park featuring Harry & the Hightones. Bring your picnic, blankets or
chair and enjoy a concert along the banks of the Guadalupe River. Each summer the Bank
of the Hills proudly sponsors this event. 7:30pm. Louise Hays Park, off Thompson Drive.
Kerrville 830.895.2265.
June 13 - 15 - Dallas - Dallas City Arts Festival in downtown Dallas.
June 14 – Denton - Denton Air Fair at Denton Municipal Airport
The Air Fair features fly-ins, an open house and is open to the public. World War II antique
aircraft, aerobatic maneuvers, parachute drop, and experimental and vintage aircraft will
be on display. Booths and concessions will be available.
June 14 – August 17 – Arlington - Coobrila! At Six Flags
In an unmatched spectacle of light, gravity-defying acrobatics, and dazzling costumes, the
new stage extravaganza, Cirque Dreams Coobrila! will come to life in the 10,000-seat
Music Mill Amphitheatre under the Texas nighttime sky — only during the summer from
June 14 through August 17.
June 18 – 21 – Weatherford - Sheriff's Posse PRCA Rodeo
June 20 - July 5 - Kerrville: “Robin Hood” - The beloved tale of the bandit and his merry
men who rob the rich and give to the poor. Opening weekend Friday-Sunday 8:30pm,
following weekends Thursday-Saturday 8:30pm. The Point Outdoor Theatre, Hill Country
Arts Foundation, Hwy. 39, Ingram. 830.367.5120 or 800.459.HCAF. www.hcaf.com
June 21 – Athens - Power Maiden Women's Triathlon
USA Triathlon sancioned event, 300 meter pool swim, 13.2 mile bike ride, 5-k run.
June 28 - Kerrville - Kerr County Market Days - A market place for quality goods from the
Hill Country. Arts and crafts, fresh grown produce and plants. 9am-4pm. Kerr County
Courthouse Square, 700 Main Street. Kerrville 830.895.4655. www.kerrmarketdays.org
Through May 18 – Dallas - J.M.W. Turner Exhibit at Dallas Museum of Art This will be the
largest and most comprehensive retrospective ever presented in the United States of the
career of J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851), one of the greatest landscape painters in the history
of art. The exhibition of approximately 140 works, divided almost evenly between oils and
works on paper, will include masterworks representing his extensive range of subjects—
seascapes, topographical views, historical events, mythology, modern life, and scenes
from his own fertile imagination. Many of these works have never been shown in the
United States.
Thursdays, May 1 through June 26 – Denton - Twilight Tunes Concert Series on the lawn
of historic Courthouse-on-the-Square in downtown in downtown Denton. FREE
May 1 through May 21 - Lewisville - Pipes, Drums & Honor Guard Symposium
May 3 – Paris - Uncle Jesse Big Bass Classic Fishing in Pat Mayse Lake
May 6 - Dallas - Shecky's GIRLS NIGHT OUT - America's Favorite Shopping Party. Visit
www.Sheckys.com for details.
May 6 – Dallas - Cinco de Mayo Festival at Texas Stadium
May 6 – 8 – Grand Prairie - 33rd Annaul Auto Swap Meet at Trader’s Village If it's on
wheels, or ever was, there is a good chance you'll find it at the 33rd Annual Auto Swap
Meet on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 6-8, 2008 at Traders Village in Grand Prairie.
Car buffs can browse through over 1,000 spaces occupied by collectors and vendors from
across the United States. Acres of cars, parts, accessories and memorabilia items will be
displayed and there will be 'FREE PARTS HAULING'. Buyers can find everything from
vintage Model T Fords to finned classics from the 1950's to British sports cars to Detroit,
"muscle cars". Many will be in mint condition ready to drive away, while others will be
"handyman specials' that need repairs. In addition to acres of cars and parts the Auto
Swap Meet will feature row after row of memorabilia items, such as old-fashioned gas
pumps, signs, toy cars, advertisement pieces and much more. The public is invited to
attend the meet for free each day, 8:00 am until dusk, in conjunction with regular hours of
the adjacent Traders Village flea market on Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the Lone
Star Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA), this colorful gathering of
sellers, buyers, collectors and "horse traders" will be open to all makes and models of
automobiles. Traders Village is located at 2602 Mayfield Road in Grand Prairie, five miles
south of Six Flags Over Texas, just off State Highway 360 near I-20. Admission is free and
parking is only $3 per car. For more information, call 972-647-2331.
May 8 - 10 – Bridgeport - Butterfield Stage Days Festival and PRCA Rodeo
May 8 – September 14 - Making It New: The Art and Style of Sara and Gerald Murphy This
exhibition explores the extraordinary lives of Sara and Gerald Murphy and the couple’s
influence on a remarkable constellation of creative artists that flourished in Paris and the
Riviera in the 1920s and 1930s. Friends of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo
Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, Cole Porter, Dorothy Parker, Alfred Hitchcock, and Fernand
Léger, the Murphys strove to make something fine and beautiful of their lives through
“living well,” creating art, and encouraging artist and writer friends. The result was some
of the most noteworthy literature, music, theater, and art of the last century.
May 9 - Houston - Shecky's GIRLS NIGHT OUT - America's Favorite Shopping Party - Visit
www.Sheckys.com for details.
May 9 – 11 – Addision - Taste Addison at Addison Circle Park A weekend of food, music
and fun featuring more than 50 of Addison’s best restaurants and national talent. $5 before
5 pm and $10 after 5 pm; children 4 and under are free
May 9 - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds by the Sea
May 9-10 - Brenham: 118th Annual Maifest
May 10 - Grand Prairie: 10th Annual MayFest
May 10-11 – Sulphur Springs - Folk Festival
May 10 - Georgetown: Market Days
May 16 – 18 – Grapevine – 24th Annual Main Street Days Traditional Main Street festival
carries a theme of the great outdoors and adventure with an element of heritage and
history. Includes music, games, foods, arts & crafts, entertainment and much more.
May 16-18 - Richardson: Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
May 16-18 - Pasadena: 35th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festiva
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May 17 - Graham: Art Splash on the Square
May 17 - San Marcos: Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival
May 17 – 18 – Grand Prairie - Cajun Festival at Traders Village Get ready to party hearty,
creole-style, as the 11th Annual Cajun Fest cooks up big fun at Traders Village for two
days, Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2008. Enjoy free toe-tapping Cajun music each
day. The band will make you jump out of your seat and you won’t be able to stop your feet
from dancing to the crazy Cajun beat. Authentic Cajun foods, featuring traditional
Southern Louisiana favorites such as: fried green tomatoes, red beans & rice, gumbo and
hundreds of pounds of spicy boiled crawfish. It’s an event that can’t be missed. Live
music, dancing, Cajun foods, and bodacious bargains guarantee there’ll be ‘Big Fun on
the Bayou’. Admission is free and parking is only $3. The market is located at 2602
Mayfield Road in Grand Prairie, five miles south of Six Flags Over Texas, just off State
Highway 360 near I-20 and is open every weekend.
May 20 - Dallas: The Beach Boys with the Dallas Symphony
May 22 - June 8 - Kerrville: Kerrville Folk Festival. 18 days of music
Over 100 songwriters and their bands. Concerts, arts & crafts, kids concerts, food vendors
and camping. Activities throughout the day, concerts in the evenings. Check out
www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com for more information on performers and times. Advance
tickets discounts are available on line for multi-day passes. Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles
south of Kerrville on Hwy. 16. 830.257.3600, tickets 800.435.8429. www.kerrvillemusic.com/festival
May 22– July 6- Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show - A juried show
featuring the works of artists from all over the United States. Reception and awards
ceremony May 24, 4-6 pm. Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm. Kerr Arts &
Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. Kerrville 830.895.2911. www.kacckerrville.com
May 23-26 - 37th Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair – Kerrville Over 200 fine arts and
crafts exhibitors selling and demonstrating in sculpture, woodwork, photography,
ceramics, glass and more. Texas Star Talent Contest held on Sat. and Sun. at 1 p.m.;
musical entertainment, children’s activity area, lots of food and drink both days. Dance
Friday at 8:00 pm with the Grateful Geezers. Wine and Beer Tasting on Friday ($40
ticket)…features a catered dinner and a “Shoot Out” between Texas wineries and
breweries and those from around the country. Hours are: Friday – 4-8; Sat and Sun 10-6;
Mon 10-4. Tkt info and detailed schedule at: www.tacef.com or phone (888)335-1455.
Email: Riverstar@tacef.org Held at River Star Arts & Event Park, 4000 Riverside Drive,
Kerrville
May 23 – 25 – Ennis - 42nd Annual National Polka Festival - Downtown Ennis, 3 Czech
dance halls The National Polka Festival, celebrating Ennis' Czech heritage, is held
annually every Memorial Day weekend. This festival features arts and crafts, great food,
over 13 live polka bands, horseshoe tournament, King and Queen dance contest, giant
parade, and much more! The festival is held downtown Ennis and at the three participating
air-conditioned Czech halls.
May 23 – Allen - Memorial Day Sale Allen Premium Outlets Save even more on your
favorite brands at participating stores.
May 24-25 - Rockport: 12th Annual Rockport Festival of Wines
May 30 – Athens - Old Fiddler's Contest & Reunion Bring your lawn chairs and spend the
day enjoying the sights and sounds of this 76 year old event. Stay til midnight and dance
to the tunes of country western swing and more at the street dance that follows. Town
Square - intersections of Hwys 19, 31 & 175
May 30 – Ennis - Country Thunder USA Camping and Music Festival Country Thunder USA
Camping and Music Festival, is one of the nation's premiere country music festivals. This
event features live country music, great food, and fun for the entire family.
APRIL 2008
Through April 27 – Irving - EDS Byron Nelson Championship
The EDS Byron Nelson Championship, the first PGA TOUR event named after a professional
golfer, has provided more money to charity than any other stop on the PGA TOUR. The 2006
Championship donated more than $6.4 million to Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers
(SCYFC). More than $94 million has been raised for SCYFC since the tournament’s inception,
and the Championship will soon surpass the $100 million milestone in total charitable giving
Through April 27 – Mesquite – Real Texas Festival & Mesquite Rodeo From the Bill Hames
Amusements Carnival to the 51st season of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, there is truly
something for everyone at the Real. Texas. Festival. Festivalgoers from the young to the
perhaps, well, not-so-young can experience the lights of the midway as well as take in the sights
of the Taste of Mesquite Barbecue Competition sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society.
Real. Texas. Music. will emanate from the Dodge Real. Texas. Music stage throughout the
festival, featuring Chris Cagle headlining on Friday, Keith Anderson and Stoney LaRue on
Saturday and Little Joe Y La Familia on Sunday
Through April 30 – Ennis - Ennis Bluebonnet Trails
The Annual Bluebonnet Trails, sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club, is held annually every April.
Come enjoy over 40 miles of mapped breathtaking bluebonnet trails. Free trail maps are available
at the Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau during April. On festival weekend, the maps are
available at the Ennis Garden Club information tent. Ennis is the "Official Bluebonnet Trail of
Texas" and the "Official Bluebonnet City" of Texas.
April 25 – 27 – Denton - Arts & Jazz Festival
The annual three-day event is a celebration of the arts. Over 2,000 professional and amateur
performers on six stages showcase the best in jazz, pop, rhythm & blues and full orchestra music.
Fine artists and craftsman come from all over the region to demonstrate, exhibit, and sell their
creations. Abundant food and beverages options. Clowns and a huge Children’s Art Tent offering
numerous art experiences under the leadership of qualified instructors.
http://www.dentonjazzfest.com
MARCH 2008
Through March 9, 2008 - TONY N TINA'S WEDDING
Sara Ellen and Samuel Weisfeld Center - Back due to popular demand, after a sold out
engagement in 2001, TONY N TINA'S WEDDING returns to the Weisfeld center in Dallas.
Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals, in association with Aruba Productions, TONY N TINA'S
WEDDING will be in town for just 4 1/2 weeks only.1508 Cadiz St Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.0137
Thru March 23, 2008 - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of
Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive
secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed
Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy,
Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org.
Thru March - Flatonia: Parade of Quilts. Downtown store windows display variety of heirloom or
decorative quilts. Some shops have more displays inside shops. Time: all day, 7 days a week.
Cost: none. Location: North & South Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. Held annually, entire month
of March.
March - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo along with UNCORKED! Roundup & Best Bites
Competition
This event features the announcement and tasting of award-winning wines from the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition and the signature dishes of regional
culinary institutions and restaurants. In 2007, 1,580 wines from 443 wineries and 16 countries
were vying for the prestigious title of Grand Champion Best of Show, and 628 medals were
awarded. Winning wines receive one-of-a-kind saddles, chaps and belt buckles for prizes. Guests
award “Best Bites” honors to some of Houston’s finest restaurants and culinary institutions. For
more information visit the Web site at http://www.rodeohouston.com/ or call 832-667-1128.
March, Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, Austin
Established in 1986, the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival is the oldest and largest wine
and food festival in the Lone Star State and is distinctively defined by its connection to Texas
culture, tradition, flavors and hospitality. Every April this four-day celebration of food and wine
takes place throughout Austin and the scenic Hill Country. Over 30 events take place at a variety
of unique local venues, ranging from black-tie to down home - but all with a true Texas attitude!
Highlights include a fine wine auction, the grand tasting "Stars Across Texas", winery luncheons,
cooking classes, and wine seminars. The weekend culminates with our annual Sunday Fair - an
extravaganza of tasting tents featuring Texas food producers, restaurants, wineries and craft
brewers complemented by cooking demonstrations, cook book signings, children's activities and
live music. For more information visit the Web site at texaswineandfood.org or call 512-542WINE.
March 7 - 9 - 3rd Annual Austin Texas Chocolate Festival consists of local chocolatiers and
chocolate artisans including restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers, patisseries, authors, and catering
companies. The vendors will compete against each other in several categories, offer samples to
festival guests, and sell their products.
March 1, 2008 - Fort Worth: 172nd Anniversary Texas Independence Day Celebration Gala.
Honoring Roy Rogers with Cheryl Rogers Barnett guest. Cowboy and Texas music by Cowtown
Opry with Silent Auction of great Western-Cowboy items to raise funds for Buckaroo Scholarships
for Youth. Time: 4:30pm Alamo Message, 5:30pm Dinner and Program. Cost: $50 person/Table
of 10 $500. Location: Texas Cowboy Museum and Hall of Fame 128 E. Exchange Ave., Historic
Stockyards Fort Worth, Texas 76106. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 817-938-5522 or visit www.cowtownopry.org. Held
annually in March.
March 1, 2008 - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with
antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is
blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time:
9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf
Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Held
monthly, 1st Saturday.
March 1, 2008 - Houston: 21st Annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run. The ConocoPhillips Rodeo
Run leads the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade. Both the 10K and 5K races begin in
downtown Houston and finish at Minute Maid Park. All race entry fees benefit the Rodeo's
Educational Fund. The post-race party takes place inside the Park. Reduced airfare and hotel
discounts provided. Time: 10:50am. Cost: $20-25 varied. Location: Texas and Smith Streets.
Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, visit
www.conocorodeorun.com. Held annually.
March 1, 2008 - Kerrville: African Children's Choir. Children from Africa, ages seven to eleven,
many of whom have lost one or both parents to poverty or disease, will electrify you with their
heartwarming musical talents. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30-$40. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910
Main St. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call (830) 896 9393 or visit www.kpas.org.
March 1-2, 2008 - Washington: Annual Texas Independence Day Celebration. Celebrate the
172nd anniversary of Texas' Independence. Experience life in the Republic of Texas period.
Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstration, military encampments and Texas Tunes.
Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: 12300 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Region:
Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: n/a. For more information, call 936-878-2214 or
visit www.birthplaceof texas.com.
March 2, 2008 - New Braunfels: 24th Annual Texas Summer Nights. The showcase of some of
the finest talent in Central Texas. Held at Historic Gruene Hall. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location:
1281 Gruene Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-629-5077 or visit www.gruenehall.com.
March 3 - 22, 2008 - Houston: Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Big city, big rodeo.
World's largest stock show; live country music performances by the genre's biggest stars and topnotch PRCA rodeo action in comfort of the new Reliant stadium. Features seven PRCA and
WPRA events: bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding,
steer wrestling and team roping. Parade, carnival, and barbecue cook-off, too. Tickets start at
$14, and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Astrodome box office. Free shuttle
available. Location: Reliant Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call (832) 6671000, or go to www.hlsr.com. Held annually.
March 5-8, 2008 - EL Paso: Siglo De Oro Drama Festival. Annual festival that celebrates the
literature and linguistic ties still shared by Spain and the border region of Mexico and the United
States . The festival brings the best amateur and professional groups to the Chamizal stage,
presenting works of the Spanish masters, both in English and Spanish. Participants come from as
far away as Puerto Rico, Spain and Jerusalem. Location: Chamizal National Memorial Theatre,
800 S. San Marcial, El Paso. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Admission: $5 general, $2
students, seniors and military. Call for exact times. For more information, call 915-532-7273,
ext.106. Held annually.
March 6-9, 2008 - Fulton: 29th Annual Fulton Oysterfest. Oysterfest officials have been working
with seafood sources along the Texas Gulf Coast to locate the freshest oysters and other seafood
for this event. Oysterfest will also have live music, carnival, parade and an oyster eating contest.
Proceeds benefit the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department. Time: call. Cost: $3 age 12 and older.
Location: Fulton Harborfront. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 361-790-8362 or visit www.fulton-texas.org. Held annually, first weekend in
March.
March 6-15, 2008 - Fredericksburg: Auslander Spring Music Festival. A Music Festival featuring
some of the best Live Music in Texas in one of the State's Most Intimate Venues. Great food,
100's of Beers, Tons of Fun in Fabulous Downtown Fredericksburg. Time: 8pm each night. Cost:
Varies. Location: 323 E. Main St. Fredericksburg, TX. 78624. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-997-7714 or visit
www.theauslander.com. Held tri-annually - Spring Break Week, July 4 Week, Christmas-New
Years Week.
March 7, 2008 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours
and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free.
Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216
N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Held on the first Friday of every
month.
March 8, 2008 - Athens: Annual Athens YMCA Triathlon. This annual event is considered a Sprint
Triathlon, one of the first of the season. This triathlon has been rated as an outstanding for the
beginning triathlete and a great warm-up for the experienced competitor. Event consists of a
300m swim (swim pool), 12-mile bike, and 5k run. Event host hotel is the Best Western. Time:
8am. Cost: $45/triathlete; $60/relay. Location: 915 S. Palestine. Region: Texas Prairies and
Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-264-9622. Held
annually, 2nd Saturday in March.
March 8, 2008 - Brenham: Flower & Garden Show. Delightful outdoor show featuring plants,
garden decor and accessories, gardening demonstrations, arts & crafts, farmer's market, festival
food, children's activities, live music around the square, pet parade. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: N/A.
Location: Downtown around the square. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 979-836-3339. Held annually in March.
March 8, 2008 - Burnet: Simple Sounds Concert Series. Concert series in an all acoustic venue.
Small intimate setting -- just the musician(s), his instrument(s), and the listeners in a totally
natural environment. Concert is held in the former speak-easy area of Longhorn Caverns. Time:
6pm -8:30 pm. Cost: $12 Adult, $11 Senior, $8 Child. Location: 6211 Park Road 4 S. Burnet, TX
78611. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
512-756-4680. Held year round - typically every 2nd & 4th Saturday - Some Friday's and
Holidays.
March 8, 2008 - Flatonia: Market Days. Antiques, produce, arts & crafts, canned goods,
household items, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have sidewalk sales and/or
special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Cost: free.
Location: 208 E. North Main. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in March, April,
September, and October.
March 8, 2008 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive
foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 512-868-8675. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December.
March 8, 2008- Goliad: Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques, collectibles,
metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much more to be
found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown
Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 800-848-8674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday each month, March December.
March 8, 2008 - Marble Falls: Market Day. Over 100 vendors with a variety of items. Time: 9am4pm. Cost: Free to shoppers. Location: Main Street (between First and Fourth Streets). Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-759-8178
or visit www.marblefalls.org. Held annually, second weekend in March and September.
March 8-9, 2008 - Old Town Spring: Springfest-Wine, Art, and Food Festival - Texas Style.
Located just 20 miles north of Houston, Old Town Spring invites you to its 10th Annual two-day
celebration of Texas wineries and artists. A pleasant stroll around the town will acquaint you with
Texas wineries offering tastings of some of their finest wines, talented Texas artists showing their
original art and 150 unique shops in the historic railroad town. Cost: Parking - $3. Wine tasting $20. Location: 403 Main Street, Spring, TX 77373. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-U-STOP-IN or visit
www.oldtownspringtx.com. Held annually, mid-March.
March 8-16, 2008 - Kerrville: Olympic Trials - U.S. Shotgun team. Selection of U.S. Shotgun team
who will compete in the Beijing Olympics in August. Five award ceremonies in categories: skeet,
trap, double trap for men; skeet and trap for women. Time: all day; check website for details.
Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Shooting Sports Center, 1886 Cypress Creek Rd. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 995-4504
or visit www.hillcountryshootingsports.com.
March 9, 2008 - New Braunfels: Christmas Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a
New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a
mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601.
Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.
March 11-12, 2008 - Kerrville: Peter Pan - Tony Award winning musical. This fun-filled musical
adventure is complete with Lost Boys, high-stepping pirates, the delightfully dangerous Captain
Hook and the perennial charm of the boy who won't grow up - Peter Pan Time: 7:30pm. Cost:
$40-$50. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org.
March 12, 2008 - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for
writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to
both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre
each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by
Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free.
Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-1945
or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Held once a month the first three months in each semester.
March 12, 2008 - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches
and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring:
2nd Wednesday of each month.
March 13, 2008 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where
restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm.
Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary
Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday.
March 14-16, 2008 - Bandera: Spring Break Trail Ride. Ride, swim, fish, relax. Rides are on
Saturday and Sunday. Camping available. Proceeds benefit the Hill Country State Natural Area.
Sponsored by Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association. Time: Registration Friday evening.
Rides Saturday and Sunday morning. Cost: non-member $35. Location: Hill Country State
Natural Area. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-393-7037 or visit www.hcsnap.org. Held annually in March.
March 14-16, 2008 - Dallas: Quilt Celebration. Enjoy over 400 quilts that will be displayed in a
judged contest which awards more than $12,000 in prize money. Market Hall will be the venue for
one of the best annual visual arts events in Dallas. Not only will you see quilts made by some of
the best quilt artists in the country, you will be able to participate in free quilting demonstrations,
shopping, lectures, and a live quilt auction. Time: Friday & Saturday 10-6, Sunday Noon-5. Cost:
$8, $7 seniors. Location: Dallas Market Hall, I-35 @ Market Center Blvd. Region: Texas Prairies
and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-480-5939 or visit
www.quiltersguildofdallas.org.
March 14-16, 2008 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets
in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food,
specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been
shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2
miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Held the
weekend before every 3rd Monday.
March 14 - April 6, 2008 - Tyler: Annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trail. Mile after mile of
azaleas, dogwood trees and spring flowers that you have to see to believe. The breathtaking
beauty of our Azalea and Spring Flower Trail has been praised by visitors as a floral wonderland
and a photographer's paradise. We invite you to enjoy the vivid colors and sweet scents that only
an East Texas Spring can provide. Time: dawn to dusk. Cost: free. Location: Tyler's Historic
Azalea District. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more
information, call 1-800-235-5712. Held annually, starting the 3rd weekend in March.
March 15, 2008 - Bandera: Annual Wild Hog Explosion. Event features team competition for all
age levels in wild hog catching, pork rib cook-off, hog kissing contest, arts & crafts, carnival, piggy
pictures. Also, an All Bike Rally with Hill Country Poker Run. Benefits Bandera County Kronkosky
Library. Cost: Adults $5, Children $3, Military free. Location: Mansfield Park. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-796-4447. Held
annually in March.
March 15, 2008 - Jasper: Annual Azalea Festival. Annual Event celebrating the colorful burst of
springtime azaleas. Held on the beautiful Jasper County Courthouse Square. Enjoy all day
entertainment, Arts invitational, Classic Car Show, Poetry Contest, Cake Decorating Contest, Arts
& Crafts booths and more. Location: Historic Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Piney Woods.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 409-384-2762. Held annually, 3rd
Saturday in March.
March 15, 2008 - New Braunfels: Annual Historic Home Tour. This Historic Home Tour is
sponsored by the New Braunfels Conservation Society. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location:
Downtown New Braunfels. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 830-629-2943 or visit www.nbconservation.org.
March 15-16, 2008 - Diboll: Tamale Festival. Weekend long event with live music, craft vendors
indoor & outdoor, cooking contest, eating contest, kid's events. City sponsored annual event.
2007 is first year. Time: Varies with entertainment schedule. Cost: Free. Location: Lottie & Arthur
Temple Civic Center Grounds 601 Dennis Street Diboll, Tx 75941 936-829-4888. Region: Texas
Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-829-4888 or
visit. Held annually, 2nd weekend AFTER first full week in March.
March 15-16, 2008 - Freeport: 18th Annual Joy Ride Rod Run. This is a two-day Classic Car
Show & Rod Run. Fans have a chance to mingle with fellow auto lovers and cruise around the
Brazosport Area. Time: TBA. Cost: $3 for Adults. Location: Freeport Municipal Park, 500 N.
Brazosport Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 281-444-8680. Held
annually, 3rd weekend in March.
March 15-16, 2008 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721
or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in
February.
March 15-31, 2008 - Nacogdoches: Nacogdoches Azalea Trail. Enjoy 25 miles of driving trails as
it takes you through beautiful residential neighborhoods in Nacogdoches. Visit Texas' largest
azalea garden, the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, with over 7,000 azaleas Time: N/A. Cost: N/A.
Location: City wide. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.nacogdochesazaleas.com. Held annually in
March.
March 16, 2008 - Cedar Park: Egg-Stravaganza. Bring your children and their baskets to hunt for
all kinds of eggs, prizes and goodies. Bring your camera to take a picture with the bunny. Time:
2pm. Cost: Free. Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512401-5500 or visit www.cedarparkfun.com. Held annually.
March 17-22, 2008 - Houston: Space Center Houston Day Camps. Does your child want to
become a space cadet? Space Center Houston offers exciting day camps for children ages 4-14
that are out of this world. Campers will learn in a fun and unique environment where they can
explore the wonders of space through hands on activities and one-of-a kind space exhibits. Camp
topics include Rockets, Space Suits, Robotics, Planets, Stars, Space Shuttle, International Space
Station, and much more. Time: 8:30am-3:30pm. Cost: $50 - $65/day. Location: Space Center
Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more
information, call 281-244-2148 or visit www.spacecenter.org/DayCamps.html. Held every Spring
Break, Summer and Holiday Break.
March 21-22, 2008 - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn. Enjoy cowboys competing in this
popular event. Beginners, amateurs, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country
Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net.
March 21-23, 2008 - Kerrville: TX Hill Country Easter Bike Tour. Fri. run begins at Fredericksburg
HS; Sat/Sun from Schreiner Univ. Routes vary from 40 to 100 miles. Pancake breakfast each
day. Time: see website for details. Cost: see website. Location: Schreiner University, 2100
Memorial Blvd, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (817) 675-0292 or visit www.ehct.com, Reserve through: www.active.com.
Held annually over Easter weekend.
March 22, 2008 - Kerrville: Easter Run/Walk Classic. Annual 2-mile walk and 5k run over rolling
terrain, on park roads and through natural settings of trees and wildlife Time: 9am. Cost: free.
Location: Kerrville Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Hwy (Hwy 173) Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)257-7300 or visit
www.kerrvilletexascvb.com.
March 22, 2008 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old-fashioned market on the square
featuring original handmade arts and crafts, plus locally grown plants and produce. Time: 9am 4pm. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit
www.kerrmarketdays.org.
March 22-23, 29-30, and April 5-6, 2008 - Palestine: Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration. Three
weekends of fun as spring unfolds the beauty and mystery of the Dogwood tree. Enjoy the
arts/crafts booths, BBQ Cookoff, parade, home show, train ride, tours through Davey Dogwood
park, dinner theater, concerts and more. Time: various events each day at different times. Cost:
various costs depending on event, some events are ticketed and some are free. Location: various
locations around town. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 1-800-659-3484. Held annually, last two weekends of March & first
weekend in April.
March 23-24, 2008 - Granbury: General Granbury's Birthday Celebration and Bean Cookoff.
Bean & Rib Cookoff, Entertainment, Parade, Merchandise Vendors & Children's Area. Outhouse
Races, Free Birthday Cake And Ice Cream. Time: Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Cost:
Free. Location: Historic Downtown Granbury Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Prairies and
Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-573-5299 or visit
www.hgma.com. Held Annually 3rd weekend in March - Rain or Shine.
March 27-29, 2008 - Kerrville: RoundUp 2008 Art Exhibit and Sale. Celebrate the 25th
anniversary of this great museum; special art exhibits and sale. Museum showcases the works of
distinguished living arts whose art celebrates memories of the Old West. Time: Th-Sa 9am - 5pm.
Cost: check website for details. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
(830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org.
March 27-30, 2008 - Columbus: Trailhead. Relive the Old West with the Texas Historical
Shootists' Society. This annual cowboy gathering draws competitors and spectators from across
the country for cowboy shootin', ridin' and shoppin' at this 4 day event. Located in "Gunsmoke,
Texas" just a few miles north of Columbus in an old style Western town complete with jail, fort,
mine, hotels and a mayor's office. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 12 miles north of Columbus.
Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org. Held annually.
March 28, 2008
Dallas: Disneys High School Musical - The Ice Tour
American Airlines Center
March 28-30, 2008 - Houston: Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. This fine juried art festival
transforms the meandering 1.1-mile trail of the park into a magical art colony with 300 artists
representing 19 media formats, in Enjoy interactive art Creative Zone for children, the Broadway
Across America Houston's Broadway Cafe, and colorfully costumed international dancers,
musicians and performing artist for multi-cultural entertainment plus food and drink refreshments.
Time: 10am-6pm. Cost: $10 for adults; children 12 and under free. Location: Memorial Park.
Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 713521-0133 or visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com. Held annually, 4th full weekend in March (never
to conflict with Easter).
March 28-30, 2008 - Marble Falls: Bluebonnet Blues and Fine Arts Festival. Over 50 musicians
and over 50 fine artists gather in the Hill Country for a wonderful weekend full of activities and
great food. Time: all day and all evening. Cost: some free/some events have charges. Location:
Main Street in Marble Falls, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 830-798-1041 or visit www.bluebonnetblues.com.
March 28-30, 2008 - Tomball: German Heritage Festival. Music/Street Festival celebrating
German heritage with music, food, carnival, 3 stages, kids area, heritage center, beer, like
Oktoberfest in march, fireworks, German church, 150 vendors, antique shops, and much more.
Wir sprechen Deutsch. Time: 10am - 10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Old DownTown Tomball. 200
block of Main St. (FM 2920). Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 281-379-6844 or visit www.tomballsistercity.org. Held annually, last
weekend in March.
March 29, 2008 - Lakehills: 8th Annual Fish Fry & More. Includes children's activities, silent
auction and live auction, and more. Serving begins at 11am, Live Auction begins at 1pm.
Sponsored by Lakehills United Methodist Church. Time: Serving begins 11am, Live Auction
begins 1pm. Location: Lakehills Civic Center. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-751-2404 (church fundraiser - no vendors.) Held
annually.
March 29-30, 2008 - Granbury: General Granbury's Birthday Celebration and Bean Cookoff.
Bean & Rib Cookoff, Entertainment, Parade, Merchandise Vendors & Children's Area. Outhouse
Races, Free Birthday Cake And Ice Cream. Time: Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Cost:
Free. Location: Historic Downtown Granbury Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Prairies and
Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-573-5299 or visit
www.hgma.com. Held Annually 3rd weekend in March - Rain or Shine.
March 29 -April 5, 2008 - Marfa: Glider Club Texas Glider Rally. Gliders return to skies over the
Marfa - Fort Davis area each summer to enjoy the exceptional thermal updrafts. Pilots from
across the USA gather to fly "cross country" for distances of over 500 miles. Marfa Airport was
the site of the 1970 World Gliding Contest and several US National Competitions. Glider rides
and lessons available in a two seat glider. Visit the website: www.flygliders.com and click on
"Marfa Soaring". For glider ride reservations with the Marfa Glider Club call 1-800-667-9464.
Time: daily. Location: Marfa Municipal Airport. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average
attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 800-667-9464 or visit www.flygliders.com.
Held annually.
(March 29) thru April 5, 2008 - Marfa: Glider Club Texas Glider Rally. Gliders return to skies over
the Marfa - Fort Davis area each summer to enjoy the exceptional thermal updrafts. Pilots from
across the USA gather to fly "cross country" for distances of over 500 miles. Marfa Airport was
the site of the 1970 World Gliding Contest and several US National Competitions. Glider rides
and lessons available in a two seat glider. Visit the website: www.flygliders.com and click on
"Marfa Soaring." For glider ride reservations with the Marfa Glider Club call 1-800-667-9464.
Time: daily. Location: Marfa Municipal Airport. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average
attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 800-667-9464 or visit www.flygliders.com.
Held annually.
January 2008
FEBRUARY
Thru February 3, 2008 - McKinney: 2nd Annual Dinosaurs Alive! at the Heard Museum. It's time
to get excited about dinosaurs. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs at the Heard features fourteen
dinosaurs including twelve life-size animatronic dinosaurs and two static baby dinosaurs that kids
can play on. The exhibit gives families and friends a unique, exciting and educational activity to
experience together and provides an ideal family outing during the holidays. Get the chance to
learn interesting dinosaur facts as you not only see them, but hear them, too. A dinosaur-themed
indoor exhibit will compliment the outdoor exhibit, and dinosaur toys, books, figurines, shirts and
other items will be available in the museum store. Visitors will also get the chance to experience a
new Heard nature trail. The dinosaurs will be situated along a ½ mile trail that features prairie
habitat and has fewer steps and slopes than the other trails, making it more jogging stroller and
elderly-friendly. Time: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm. Cost: Adults $8, Seniors, Children $5.
Location: The Heard Museum, Exit 38A off U.S. 75, Proceed east to SH 5, then south. The
museum is one mile east of SH 5 on FM 1378. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5566 or visit www.heardmuseum.org.
Thru February 5, 2008 - Galveston: Mardi Gras Galveston. The largest Mardi Gras celebration in
Texas has more than 75 events including: an awesome entertainment district, colorful parades
and processions, elaborate balls and parties, plus exciting exhibits and sporting events. This preLenten celebration draws an estimated 500,000 revelers to beautiful Galveston Island each year.
Contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information at 888-425-4753
or call 409-797-5164, visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com, or come by our Visitors Center at 2428
Seawall Boulevard. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Held annually.
Feb 1 - February 17, 2008 - San Antonio: Stock Show & Rodeo. Features a family fair, carnival,
livestock shows, rodeo and named entertainers. Location: SBC Center & Freeman-Coliseum
Grounds. For more information visit www.sarodeo.com or call 210-225-5851. Region: South
Texas Plains. Held annually.
Thru February 3, 2008 - Fort Worth: 112th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show
& Rodeo. Established in 1896, this popular event attracts nearly one million people from around
the world to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the nation's oldest livestock show and daily
performances of the world's original indoor rodeo. Grounds open daily 8am-10pm. Grounds
Admission: $8 Adults, $4 Children (6-16). Grounds admission tickets are available upon arrival.
Tickets are on sale at the Will Rogers Box Office located at 3401 West Lancaster Ave. Please call
817-877-2400 for ticket information. Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center. Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com. Held
annually.
Thru February 17, 2008 - San Antonio: Dora and Diego's Garden Adventure at the San Antonio
Botanical Garden. Join Nickelodeon's #1 explorer, Dora the Explorer, and her Animal Rescuer
cousin Diego Marquez as they embark on an exciting adventure through the Botanical Garden. In
this interactive exhibit, Dora and Diego will be your guides to plant and animal life at the Botanical
Garden. This special exhibit was created specially for the Garden, and it is the first Dora and
Diego exhibit at a botanical garden, and will be on display through February 2008 with monthly
family events. Time: 9am-5pm daily. Cost: Adults $6, Kids 3-13 $3. Location: San Antonio
Botanical Garden, 555 Funston @ N. New Braunfels, San Antonio. Region: South Texas Plains.
Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 210-829-5100 or visit
www.tourtexas.com/sabotanical.
Thru February 24, 2008 - Laredo: Washington's Birthday Celebration. One of the biggest and
oldest celebrations of the first president's birthday. Celebrating since 1898. This event is a unique
mixture of a Mexican fiesta and a Fourth of July celebration - an opportunity for everyone to
experience 29 events in 25 fun-filled days in pleasant Laredo, TX. Activities include parades,
pageants, street parties in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, concerts, carnival, children's Fun Fest,
fireworks, Jalapeno Festival and more. Call for times and costs. Location: Around the city of
Laredo. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 956-722-0589 or visit www.wbcalaredo.org. Held annually around George Washington's
Birthday.
Through March 9, 2008 - TONY N TINA'S WEDDING
Sara Ellen and Samuel Weisfeld Center - Back due to popular demand, after a sold out
engagement in 2001, TONY N TINA'S WEDDING returns to the Weisfeld center in Dallas.
Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals, in association with Aruba Productions, TONY N TINA'S
WEDDING will be in town for just 4 1/2 weeks only.1508 Cadiz St Dallas, TX 75201
214.880.0137
Thru March 23, 2008 - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of
Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive
secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed
Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy,
Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org.
Thru March - Flatonia: Parade of Quilts. Downtown store windows display variety of heirloom or
decorative quilts. Some shops have more displays inside shops. Time: all day, 7 days a week.
Cost: none. Location: North & South Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. Held annually, entire month
of March.
February 1, 2008 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours
and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free.
Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216
N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Held on the first Friday of every
month.
February 1, 2008 - Freeport: Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. Let the good times roll on the Old
Brazos River. Dress up in masquerade attire or basic black. Music by Lady "D" and the Zydeco
Tornados and The Lake Jackson Jazz Ensemble. Silent auction and auction for the title of "King
and Queen of Mardi Gras." All proceeds go to support the work of Main Street Freeport. Time: 6
pm to 11 pm. Cost: $25. Location: RiverPlace Center Municipal Park, 400 Brazosport Blvd.
Freeport, TX 77541. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 979-233-3526 or visit www.freeportmainstreet.com. Held annually, weekend
before Fat Tuesday.
February 1-3, 2008 - Beaumont: Mardi Gras on the Neches. Parades and activities for the entire
family will begin in Downtown Beaumont. The new Mardi Gras festivities will be held in
conjunction with Crockett Street's existing Mardi Gras celebrations. Time: Call. Cost: Call.
Location: Crockett Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 724-0450.
February 1-3, 2008 - Jefferson: Mardi Gras Upriver. Let the good times roll as you celebrate the
Purple, Green and Gold during this 3-day celebration. Doo Dah Parade, Grande Parade
Children's Parade, live music, carnival, street vendors and much more. Fun for entire family.
Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Downtown Jefferson. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average
attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call (903) 665-3733 or visit
www.mardigrasupriver.com. Annual Event.
February 2, 2008 - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair
with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is
blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time:
9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf
Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Held
monthly, 1st Saturday.
February 5, 2008 - Lake Dallas: Mardi Gras Celebration. The event begins with a parade
including 40+ decorative floats competing for a $1,000 prize. The parade ends at Lake Dallas City
Hall with a New Orleans style party, great Cajun food, a kidzone complete with balloon sculpting,
giant inflatable obstacle course and slide, pony rides, contests, and live entertainment. Time:
6pm-midnight. Cost: free. Location: 212 Main St., Lake Dallas, TX 75065. Region: Texas Prairies
and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-497-2226 x132 or
visit www.lakedallas.com/calendar.html. Held annually on Fat Tuesday.
February 6, 2008 - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for
writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to
both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre
each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by
Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free.
Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-1945
or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Held once a month the first three months in each semester.
February 6-18, 2008 - Amarillo: National Cutting Horse Association World Championship Finals.
Almost 600 of the top cutters and horses in the nation come together for this Super Bowl of
cutting events. It is the largest equestrian event in Amarillo. Time: 8am-8pm. Cost: free. Location:
Amarillo National Center--Tri-State Fairgrounds at 10th and Grand Street. Region: Texas
Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 817-244-6188
or visit www.nchacutting.com. Held annually.
February 7-10, 2008 - Odessa: Midessa Boat, RV, Sport & Gun Show. Boats, gun show, RVs, 5th
Wheels, motorhomes, watercraft, give-aways, win free fishing trip, free resort stays, cash, booths
representing resorts, fishing guides, camping equipment, etc. Used RVs, boats, ATVs and
Watercraft. Time: Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Cost:
$6 Adults, $5 Seniors, Children $3. Location: Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy.
Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
432-381-3324. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in February.
February 8, 2008 - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. Elegant dinner, live music, dancing; live and
silent auction Time: 6pm-10pm. Cost: $100 per person. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural Ctr.,
228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
February 9, 2008 - Kingsville: South Texas Ranching Heritage Days. The Ranching Heritage
Festival celebrates the rich history of ranching in South Texas with a fabulous variety of activities,
educational presentations, and entertainment. Join us at Texas A&M University-Kingsville on the
grounds of the John E. Conner Museum for, Ranch Craft Artist Demonstrations, Early Texican reenactors, Cowboy gunfighters and Cowboy Poets/ Musicians/ Storytellers. There is no charge for
entry or parking. For more information Region: Gulf Coast. For more information visit
http://museum.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com or contact: John E. Conner Museum, 361593-2810.
February 9, 2008 - Austin: Rodeo Austin Gala. The Rodeo Austin Gala is a black tie event held
annually at the Palmer Event Center. 3,000 guests come dressed in their finest for a delectable
dinner, drinks, extensive silent auction, and big name entertainment. The 2006 entertainment is
the country super star group Big & Rich. Put on your black tie and boots and join us for one of
Austin's premier events. Time: Begins at 6pm. Cost: Tables of 10 range from $1500-$5000;
Individual tickets available for $150 each. Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs
Road, Austin, TX 78704. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Held annually in February.
February 10, 2008 - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. All you can eat chocolate, chocolate contest
and silent auction Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: check website. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural
Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com.
February 10, 2008 - New Braunfels: Christmas Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition
of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with
a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601.
Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February.
February 12-13, 2008 - Kerrville: The Stepcrew - Int'l. Dance from Canada. Features world's top
talents in Irish Step, Ottawa Valley and Modern Tap Dancing. Traditional dance forms and fiddling
complemented by a live five-piece band with leading musicians. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30 - $40.
Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org.
February 13, 2008 - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three
featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious
sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547.
Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.
February 14, 2008 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where
restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm.
Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary
Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month.
February 15-17, 2008 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day
markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles,
food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't
been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380,
2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average
attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Held the
weekend before every 3rd Monday.
February 16, 2008 - Jacksonville: Jacksonville Jaycees Annual Cook-off. CASI Sanctioned Chili
and Unsanctioned BBQ Cook-off with Arts and Craft Fair. All cooks and family oriented vendors
welcome. Public gets in free. Taster kits are $3 per person. Bring the whole family. Time: 10am4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Cherokee County Expo Center (Showbarn) on Loop 456 South of
Jacksonville. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 903-586-3632. Held annually, 3rd weekend in February.
February 16-17, 2008 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721
or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in
February.
February 17 - San Antonio: Express-News Wine Festival
This weekend festival kicks off Friday night with its annual Wine Opener, a black-tie event
featuring food created by chef Jeffrey Foresman. Wine lovers can sample a series of gold medalwinning wines from the recent Express-News Wine Competition while conversing with
winemakers, distributors and vineyard representatives. The weekend also includes a champagne
brunch and concludes with the Fine Wine and Cuisine Tasting, where silver- and bronze-medal
wines from the Express-News Wine Competition will be available for tasting along with food from
a series of restaurants. Visit the Web site at http://www.sawinefest.com/ or call(210) 270-9000 for
more details.
February 22-24, 2008 - Port Aransas: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds.
Celebrating the endangered whooping crane, this festival features presentations by world
renowned conservation and nature experts, guided birding tours, both by boat and bus,
educational exhibits, workshops, nature related juried trade show, and an opportunity to see the
last wild migrating flock of whooping cranes in North America. Cost: $20 registration. Location:
Various places in Port Aransas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000.
For more information, call 1-800-45-COAST (26278). Held annually, last weekend in February.
February 23, 2008 - Munday: 13th Annual Knox Prairie Cotton Pickin' Quilt Show. We have over
100 quilts, many vendors, an excellent home cooked meal for $5 per person, and we also offer
some classes and demonstrations. While you are in Munday, be sure and stop in at our local
antique, craft, and quilt stores. We also have local lodging as well. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: $2 per
person. Location: Munday Elementary School, 1111 West Main Highway 222, Munday, Texas
76371. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information,
call 940-422-4540. Held annually, last Saturday in February.
February 28 - March 2, 2008 - Brownsville: Charro Days Fiesta. Celebrated with a four day Latin
Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate costuming, carnivals, parades, dances. A
program of events is held in both Brownsville and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico, which
demonstrates the relationship between both countries. This is a spectacular and colorful event
with spectators and participants dressing up in traditional Mexican costume. Admission is Free.
Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For information call 956-542-4245. Held annually.
February 28 - March 2, 2008 - Hidalgo: BorderFest. The largest music, culture and heritage
celebration in South Texas, now in its 30th year. BorderFest is dedicated to the Rio Grande
Valley, with its great diversity, and vast resources of talent, arts and crafts, food and color, and
happy smiling faces. Time: 12 noon - 12 midnight. Cost: $6 and $8. Location: Dodge Arena and
grounds SH 336 (10th Street). Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: 50,000 200,000. For more information, call 956 843-2734. Held annually.
February 29, 2008 - Austin: Cowboy Breakfast. Start off your morning right with free grub, cowboy
kettle coffee and live entertainment. Just put on your best Western gear and join us for the
Cowboy Breakfast. This free event encourages all Austinites to come out and help kick off the
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Time: 6am-10am. Cost: FREE. Location: Auditorium Shores
(across from Palmer Event Center). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Held annually,
Friday before Rodeo Austin.
February 29 - March 1, 2008 - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn. Enjoy cowboys competing in
this popular event; beginning, amateur, advanced Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country
Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net.
February 29-March 2, 2008 - Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering
in Alpine at Sul Ross State University Campus. The Gathering exists to preserve the oral tradition
of the West through poetry, music and story telling. Daytime sessions are free, donations
accepted www.cowboy-poetry.org or call Betty Tanksley (432)364-2490
Thru March 1, 2008 - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn. Enjoy cowboys competing in this
popular event; beginning, amateur, advanced Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country
Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net.
(February 28) thru March 2, 2008 - Brownsville: Charro Days Fiesta. Celebrated with a four day
Latin Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate costuming, carnivals, parades,
dances. A program of events is held in both Brownsville and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico,
which demonstrates the relationship between both countries. This is a spectacular and colorful
event with spectators and participants dressing up in traditional Mexican costume. Admission is
Free. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For information call 956-542-4245. Held annually.
(February 29) thru March 2, 2008 - Dallas: Annual North Texas Irish Festival. Join us for the
largest Gathering of Irish in the Southwest. Top entertainers provide non-stop music and dance
on multiple stages, music and dance exhibitions, workshops, craft demonstrations, wandering
musicians, the Urchin Street children's area, traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays, a
Celtic artist competition, and much more. Time: Friday 6:00pm -11:00pm; Saturday 10:30am11:00pm; Sunday 10:30am-8:30pm. Admission Cost: General Daily $15, 3-day ticket $30;
Seniors & Students discount; handicapped and children under 12 are free. Location: Inside the
Automobile and Centennial buildings and on the Esplanade, Fair Park, Dallas. Region: Texas
Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 214-821-4173 or visit www.ntif.org. Held annually,
1st weekend in March.
(February 28) thru March 2, 2008 - Hidalgo: BorderFest. The largest music, culture and heritage
celebration in South Texas, now in its 30th year. BorderFest is dedicated to the Rio Grande
Valley, with its great diversity, and vast resources of talent, arts and crafts, food and color, and
happy smiling faces. Time: 12 noon - 12 midnight. Cost: $6 and $8. Location: Dodge Arena and
grounds SH 336 (10th Street). Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: 50,000 200,000. For more information, call 956 843-2734. Held annually.
February 29 thru March 15, 2008 - Austin: 71st Annual Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Fifteen
days of "hoof pounding, heart throbbing" action including a 190 county livestock show, carnival,
fairground acts, 13 rodeo performances, 14 concerts and much more. Cost: $5 to park, $3 to
enter gate, Rodeo tickets serve as a gate pass. Location: Travis County Exposition and Heritage
Center in Austin, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call (512) 919-3000 or
visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Held annually in March.
JANUARY
January 2-13, 2008 - Abilene: Winter Circuit National Cutting Horse Show.
Spectacular Cutting Horse Show. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Taylor County Expo
Center, E.S. 11th & Hwy. 36. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-4376, Expo Center. Held annually
in January.
January 4, 2008 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in
Historic Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live
music, happy hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person,
Artist demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S.
Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies
and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-7783688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Held on the first Friday of every month.
January 5, 2008 - Beaumont: Spindletop Gusher Celebration. In celebration of
Beaumont's heritage, the Lucas Gusher will blow once again. Members of the Gulf
Coast Living History Association will re-enact the discovery of oil on January 10th,
1901. Time: 2pm - 3pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Highway 69 at University Drive,
Beaumont, TX 77710. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call (409) 835-0823 or visit www.spindletop.org. Held
annually, 1st Saturday in January.
January 6, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned
open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food
vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the
Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location:
Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Held
monthly, 1st Saturday.
January 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house
band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience.
Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm.
Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday
of each month.
January 10, 2008 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown
where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you.
Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region:
Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday
of the Month.
January 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house
band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience.
Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm.
Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday
of each month.
Three generations of gifted classical guitar players. They received the 2007 Grammy
Salute to Classical Music Award. Come enjoy these grand masters of guitar. Time:
7:30pm. Cost: $30-$40 per person. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main
St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call (830)-896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org.
January 19-20, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Frisco: AT&T Winter Games of Texas. The
Winter Games of Texas is a sports festival created for Texas amateur athletes.
Patterned after the Olympic Games and the US Olympic Sports Festivals, the Winter
Games of Texas provides a forum for competition among Texas' Olympic hopefuls
and recreational activities. 10-12 sports are featured each year and include a
Celebration of Athletes, a fun family activity with bounce houses, face painting,
Parade of Athletes and past Olympian heroes. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: ALL
OVER - VARIOUS PLACES. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance:
N/A. For more information, call 877-463-7472 or visit
www.visitfrisco.com/calendar_events.
January 21, 2008 - Freeport: Martin Luther King Parade. A parade celebrating the
accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. The parade goes through Freeport and
features area bands, churches and community leaders. Time: TBA. Cost: Free.
Location: West Second Street. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call
979-233-3306. Held annually on the Martin Luther King holiday.
January 12-13, 2008 - Brenham: Brenham Antiques Show. More than 50 vendors
from across the U.S. offer a variety of items including furniture, antique glassware,
English and American pottery, porcelain, jewelry, pewter, quilts and collectibles.
Time: Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. Cost: Adults $4, children 12 and under
admitted free. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 2804 Gun & Rod Rd. Region:
Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 888-273-6426 or 979-865-5618.
January 15-17, 2008 - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade
day markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering
antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been
to Third Monday, you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to
attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central
Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more
information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Held the weekend before
every 3rd Monday.
January 25-27, 2008 - Jefferson: Annual Jefferson Quilt Show, "Quilts on the Bayou".
Quilting - It's not just your grandmother's hobby anymore. Demonstrations, lectures,
workshops, quilt displays, supplies, and much more. Time: 9am-5pm & 10am-3pm.
Cost: $5 Adults, $4 Children and seniors, $9 three-day pass. Location: Jeffersonian
Institute 120 E. Austin. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call (903) 665-7311 or visit
www.jeffersonquiltshow.com. Annual Event.
January 25-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Laredo: 6th Annual Laredo International Sister
Cities Festival. Laredo's twenty sister cities from around the world include cities from
Mexico, Spain, China, Taiwan, Argentina and Australia. In celebration of Laredo's
unique relationship with these international siblings, the City of Laredo invites the
world to partake in the International Sister Cities Festival. The festival features an
EXPO with products for sale and displays from each of the participating cities. Exotic
flowers, embroidered textiles, wrought iron, wood furniture, silver jewelry and more
will be available for purchase. Time: 10am. Cost: FREE. Location: 2400 San
Bernardo, Laredo. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 800-361-3360 or visit www.laredosistercities.com. Held
annually, last weekend in January.
January 25 - February 5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Galveston: Mardi Gras Galveston. The
largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas has more than 75 events including: an
awesome entertainment district, colorful parades and processions, elaborate balls
and parties, plus exciting exhibits and sporting events. This pre-Lenten celebration
draws an estimated 500,000 revelers to beautiful Galveston Island each year.
Contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information at
888-425-4753 or call 409-797-5164, visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com, or come by
our Visitors Center at 2428 Seawall Boulevard. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Held
annually.
January 26-27, 2007 - Abilene: Annual Abilene Kennel Club AKC Dog Show. Enjoy
the display and judging of dogs at this AKC points competition. Time: call. Cost:
Free. Location: Taylor County Expo Center, E.S. 11th and Hwy. 36. Region: Texas
Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
325-677-4376, Expo Center. Held annually, last weekend in January.
January 31 – February 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Port Arthur: Mardi Gras of Southeast
Texas. This four-day event brings to Southeast Texas seven exciting parades,
magnificent costumes, Mardi Gras floats, concerts, street entertainment, arts and
crafts, ethnic and carnival food concessions, KidZone, fireworks, street dances,
carnival rides and games, souvenirs, ongoing activities, Mardi Gras beauty pageant,
treasure hunt and more. Advance discount tickets available prior to event at area
businesses. Handicapped parking available. Time & cost details at
www.portarthur.com/mardigras. Event Location: 600 block of Procter Street,
Downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Phone number for more
information: 409-721-8717. Held annually.
January 31 - February 17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - San Antonio: Stock Show &
Rodeo. Features a family fair, carnival, livestock shows, rodeo and named
entertainers. Location: SBC Center & Freeman-Coliseum Grounds. For more
information visit www.sarodeo.com or call 210-225-5851. Region: South Texas
Plains. Held annually.
December 2007
Through December 31 -Columbus: Art Center Membership Exhibit. Live Oak Art Center members
will show off new work. The Art Center will be full of beautiful art for holiday gift giving. Time:
Wed-Sat, 10am - 2pm. Cost: Donations Accepted. Location: 1014 Milam, Columbus, Texas. For
more information, call 979-732-8385
Through Tuesday, January 1 - Frisco - Christmas in the Square Holiday Light Show is the largest
choreographed holiday light and music show in Texas and is expected to attract more than
150,000 visitors this year! The show runs nightly from Friday, November 23 through January 1 -5:30-10:00 pm. The synchronized holiday music will be broadcast on a low-power FM station as
well as fed through speakers which can be heard throughout Frisco Square featuring over 70,000
lights. Family activities kick-off on Friday, December 7th at 5 p.m. with the infamous “Parachuting
Santa” who falls from the sky with a sack full of goodies for the children. Everyone will continue to
enjoy an entire season of festive evenings with activities including outdoor movies, carriage rides,
inner-tubing snow slide, snow machines, holiday treats and a live Santa Claus for children to visit
and make requests. 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Location: Frisco Square on Main Street at the Dallas
North Tollway
Through January 1, 2008 - Athens: The Christmas Park Land of Lights. More than a mile long,
bejeweled with over 2 million lights, and complete with festive music, it's sure to get everyone in
the holiday spirit. Time: Open every night 6 pm to 10:30 pm. Cost: $15 family vehicle, $25
commercial van, $25 pick-up load, over 16 people $3 per person. Location: Off Loop 317
between Hwy 175W and Hwy 31W. For more information, call 903-675-7469 or visit
www.christmasparkathens.com.
Through January 1, 2008 - Kilgore: Christmas in the Oil Patch. Experience "Christmas in the Oil
Patch" at the Oil Museum, the World's Richest Acre Park and star-topped oil derricks, cut a
Christmas Tree, Christmas stories in our festive library, tour lighted neighborhoods, and visit the
historic Post Office and Heritage Square with a 35' Christmas Tree, shopping, and festive
entertainment. Time: 6pm-8pm. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Kilgore. For more information,
call 903-984-5022.
Through January 2 - The Woodlands - Winter Wonderland and the ICE RINK This is the 9th year
of creating an outdoor ice rink under a massive tent with a two-acre lighted area of storybook
carpeted pathways around the rink with magical lighted toy soldiers, elves, doves, musical angels
and snowmen
Through January 5 - Grapevine - The amazing ICE Exhibit at the Gaylord Texan features 2
million pounds of ice, hand-carved by visiting artisans from Harbin, China, three-level ice slide, a
gingerbread family, penguins, a walk-through Nativity scene, and much, much more.
(November 30) - December 1 -Cleveland: Santa Fest. Friday - Food Fest & Karaoke Qualifying
Round; Saturday - Breakfast with Santa; Little Mr & Miss Santa Fest; Camel Rides, Games,
Food, Shopping, Choral Contests; YMCA Fun Run; Karaoke Finals $1,000 prize; Lighted
Christmas Parade; Battle of the Bands; "I'll Be Home For Christmas" Concert featuring Bill and
Renee' Morris. Time: Friday 4-11pm; Saturday 8am-11pm. Cost: Food Fest $5, Karaoke
Audience $5; Breakfast with Santa $4; Concert $10. Location: Stancil Park, 223 Peach St.,
Cleveland, Texas 77327. For more information, call 281-592-8786
(November 30) - December 1 - Brenham: A Holiday Homecoming. Santa's Stroll of Christmas
Treasures-Enjoy the sounds and tastes of the season. Kristkindl Market Sat. 8am-4pm, the
Farmers Market offers handmade crafts, music and homemade goodies. Parade of Lights Family
fun of a light-filled parade and rock & roll street dance. Time: Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 10am-6pm. Cost:
Free admission. Location: Historic Downtown Brenham. For more information, call 979-337-7384,
979-251-8600 or visit www.brenhamtexas.com.
December 1 - Merry Main Street in Frisco - Give your Holiday season a joyful jumpstart by
attending this Frisco tradition as you enjoy holiday music, crafts and a very special guest from the
North Pole. Santa will be in Jolly Ole Frisco to take a photo with you! Your children will love the
Kid's Holiday Store. It will be stocked with small gifts that children 12 years and younger can buy
for $5 or less. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: George A. Purefoy Municipal Center/City Hall Plaza at
Main Street
December 1 - Weatherford - Christmas on the Square – 21st Annual event in the historic
downtown, 4-8 p.m. Santa Claus, carriage rides, outdoor movies, choirs, Christmas music,
entertainers, and much more. Family friendly event that has free admission and parking. Dec
1/2/3, 6/7/8/9, 13/14/15 - Arlington: Johnny High Christmas Review - Christmas Show Dates.
Come see Arlington Music Hall transformed into a winter wonderland with lights, costumes, songs
of the season. Ticket prices: $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12. Group rates available for
20 or more with one person handling tickets.
December 1 & December. 6-8-Jefferson: 24th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes.
'Twas the night before Christmas in Jefferson as you tour four beautiful homes decorated in
cedar, pine and fir all endowed with the soft glow of candles. Docents dressed in Victorian attire
lead each guest through a 19th century Christmas to remember. Time: Thursdays 3pm-8pm &
Thursdays 5pm-9pm. Cost: Adults: $15 Child: $2. Location: Four historic homes in Jefferson,
Texas. For more information, call (903) 665-7064
December 1 -Bryan: Jingle Bell Jubilee. Family fun in Historic Downtown Bryan, Texas. Enjoy live
entertainment, vendor booths, parade, tree lighting, carriage rides and more. Schedule of events:
9am-12pm: Rudolph Run & Brunch with Santa at The Children's Museum, Live entertainment &
vendor booths at the Palace Theater and Main St., Horse-drawn carriage rides in the evening.
6pm: Jingle Bell Jalopy Lighted Parade. 7pm: Christmas tree lighting with Mayor Wentrcek &
Santa at Carnegie Library. 8-10pm: Jingle Bell Rock Concert featuring Midnight Express at
Palace Theater. Time: 9am - 10pm. Cost: call. Location: 120 S. Main St, Bryan, TX 77803. For
more information, call 979-209-5528.
December 1 -Beaumont: Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade. Along with the tree
lighting, a parade and family activities promise an exciting day of holiday celebration for the whole
family. Location: Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. For more information, call (409) 880-3716.
December 1-Canyon Lake: 24th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights on Canyon Lake. Annual
parade sponsored by Hill Country Yacht Club. Maximum of 35 sail boats, ski boats, jet skis, etc.
are decorated and parade around the lake passing by all of the parks & most of the homes on
Canyon Lake. Judging will take place at CL Marina. Time: 6pm-9:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location:
Canyon Lake, Texas. For more information, call 830-964-2223 or Parade Chairman Mike Finleon
210-494-1807, or visit www.canyonlakechamber.com. Held annually, 1st Saturday in December.
December 1 -Clifton: Norwegian Country Christmas A Tour of Homes, Art, & History. The festival
will kick off Friday night with a lighted Christmas parade in historic downtown Clifton. Saturday,
the tour begins at 9am and concludes at 5pm. Sites on the tour include historic Norwegian
homes, churches, and local art. Special stops include "Gallery of Trees" and Heritage Village.
Norwegian folk dancers perform at 5pm and Santa glides into town on his Viking Ship. Cost: Tour
Tickets: $8 Adults. Location: Clifton Area. For more information, call 1-800-344-3720. Held
annually, 1st Saturday in December.
December 1-Columbus: Dinner Theater at the Stafford Opera House. Join us at the Stafford
Opera House in Columbus for dinner and professionally produced theater. The state's largest flat
floored opera house, this historic site features a raked stage and painted curtains reproduced to
look just as those that hung around the stage in 1886 during the building's theatrical hey day. Call
for reservations and performance schedule. Time: 6:30 Dinner, 7:30 Show. Cost: $30 each.
Location: 425 Spring Street Columbus, Texas 78934. For more information, call 979-732-5135 or
visit www.columbustexas.org.
December 1-Dallas: 2007 Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade. The Neiman Marcus
Adolphus Children's Parade raises funds for Children's Medical Center Dallas. Each year, more
than 325,000 attendees in downtown Dallas enjoy parade elements including professionally
designed floats, giant inflatable balloons, bands, drill teams and costumed characters. The
parade is broadcast to more than 75 million households in more than 280 television markets. The
2003 Parade won the Gold Grand Pinnacle Award, the highest honor of the International
Festivals and Events Association. Time: 10am. Cost: Reserved bleacher seats - $15; General
Admission - free to the public. Location: Downtown Dallas. For more information, call 214-4568360.
December 1 -Fayetteville: Country Christmas in Fayetteville. This quaint little town is all dressed
up for the holiday. Country Christmas in Fayetteville feature a historic home tour, carriage rides,
entertainment, Christmas decorating contest town wide, wagon rides. A wonderful way to start
your holiday season. Cost: none. Location: Courthouse Square. For more information, call 979378-4281.
December 1-Flatonia: Christmas in Flatonia. Christmas Market with handcrafted and homemade
items, a cookie walk & candy lottery. There will be wagon rides, visiting with Santa, seasonal
music and the candlelight homes tour. Time: 3pm-10pm. Cost: free, except for Candlelight
Homes Tour. Location: North & South Main Street. For more information, call 361-865-3920.
December 1-Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with
antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is
blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time:
9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. For more information,
call (956) 423-4933.
December 1-Historic Gruene in New Braunfels: 19th Annual Christmas Along the Corridor - Pony
Express Run. Gruene Historic District will receive a Pony Express rider from the Comal County
Sheriff's Posse at 10am. Relay riders carry a "Christmas Greetings" message from the Governor
of Texas. A temporary Post Office will be set up next to Gruene Outfitters in Gruene to cancel
stamps for mailing. Bring your Christmas cards to have the stamps cancelled with the 2005
commemorative stamp representing Gruene. Time: 10am. Cost: Free Admission. Location:
Gruene Historic District. For more information, call 830-629-5077.
December 1-Historic Gruene in New Braunfels: Annual Gruene Town Lighting. Enjoy Christmas
music beginning at 5:30pm and then the town lighting at 6pm when Cowboy Kringle rides into
town on horseback. Free Admission. Time: 5:30pm. Cost: Free admission. Location: Gruene
Historic District. For more information, call 830-629-5077.
December 1 -Lewisville: Holiday at the Hall. The "Holiday at the Hall" festival, held in Old Town
Lewisville, features a wide range of free family events. Any family looking for a way to kick off the
holiday season and really get into the festive spirit should stop by Old Town for this event. The
festival includes local favorites such as the city's official holiday tree-lighting celebration and the
Old Town Stroll, a parade down Main and Mill streets, live entertainment, visits with Santa Claus,
the CCA Festival Of Trees and the annual Motorcycle Toy Run. Time: 10am - 7pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Old Town Lewisville on Main Street. For more information, call (972) 219-3401 or visit
www.visitlewisville.com.
December 1 - Brenham - Christmas at the Mansion Heritage Belles bring the 1869 Giddings
Stone Mansion alive! Activities, entertainment and pictures with Santa Claus create a magical
experience for everyone. Tickets are $ 2 per person and available at the Giddings Stone
Mansion. 979.836.1690
December 1, 8, 15-Palestine: Victorian Christmas Celebration. Experience Christmas Victorian
style. Ride a turn of the century steam engine train and enjoy strolling carolers, a visit with Santa,
wassail, hot cider, ginger bread and cookies as you venture through the countryside. Tour
Victorian homes decorated in the style and fashion of the era. Feel the excitement in the air as
you view the lighted Christmas parade. Time: varies throughout the day each weekend. Cost:
various ticket prices depending on the event. Location: Texas State Railroad, various
neighborhoods and downtown. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 1800-659-3484.
December 1-2 -Galveston - 34th Annual Dickens on The Strand. Presented by the Galveston
Historical Foundation, Dickens on The Strand will take you and your family on an enchanted
journey through history as a bustling 19th Century cityscape comes to life. Centered in a 10-block
area of Galveston's The Strand National Historic Landmark District, the event will include three
parades and free, nonstop entertainment on the festival's six stages, plus strolling carolers and
roving street musicians, bagpipers and entertainers. Additionally, over 150 costumed vendors will
be peddling their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with tasty culinary delights and
Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations and gift items. Time: Saturday
10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Cost: $10 in advance and $12 at the gate for adults, $4 in
advance and $6 at the gate for children ages 7-12. Children six years & younger, and participants
dressed in full Victorian costume will be admitted FREE! Location: The Strand National Historic
Landmark District. 409-765-7834.
December 1-2-New Braunfels: Christmas Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted
items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent
shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. For more information, call
830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com.
December 1-2-New Braunfels: Great Gingerbread & Sugar Cube Haus Event. Choose to
decorate a gingerbread haus or for more skilled fingers, an original sugar cube haus. Museum
admission for one adult and one child, one gingerbread haus or enough special sugar rectangles
for haus assembly, frosting, and all the candy decorations. Time: 10am - 4pm. Cost: $20
members; $30 non-members. Location: 801 W. San Antonio St. For more information, call 830620-0939 or visit www.mckennakids.org.
December 1-31 -Columbus: Christmas on the Colorado. Shop Columbus' Mistletoe Marketplace
and visit lovingly decorated historic homes during the season's annual Candlelight Homes Tour.
Group tours available by reservation for historic homes not on the candlelight homes tour agenda.
Call for group tour reservations. 979-732-8385. Time: Vary. Cost: Vary. Location: Columbus is
located in Central Texas, between Houston and San Antonio, at Hwy 71 & IH-10. For more
information, call 979-732-8385.
December 6 -New Braunfels: Wassailfest. Annual event featuring wassail from local merchants
and organizations, entertainment and prizes. Time: 6pm - 9pm. Cost: Location: Main Plaza
Downtown. For more information, call 830-608-2100
December 6 - Lubbock - Blue Man Group is thrilled to announce their return to the touring world
this fall. Following up the critically acclaimed Complex Rock Tour which rolled through the United
States and Canada in 2003, the How to be a Megastar Tour 2.0 kicks off in Reading,
Pennsylvania on September 26th. Expanding on the "Rock Concert Manual" concept from The
Complex Rock Tour, this time around, the Blue Men download a new "how-to-manual" that takes
the audience through a uniquely clever and interactive show that guarantees to deliver hypnotic
entertainment for all ages. United Spirit Arena. For more information, contact www.ktxt.org
December 6-8 & 13-15 -Canyon Lake: North Pole Village. Enjoy the magic of the North Pole with
a stroll through Santa's Village. A white winter wonderland that includes a petting zoo, bakery
(decorate your own cookies), post office (write Santa a letter), toy factory, Elf's house (face
painting), Village Church (story of Christ's birth)and a hayride to Bethlehem. A memorable event.
Time: 6pm-9pm. Cost: $3 pp, 18 mos & younger free. Location: CRRC Recreation Center, 125
Mabel Jones Drive - S. Access Road Canyon Lake, Texas 78133. For more information, call 830964-2223 or visit www.canyonlakechamber.com.
December 6-24-Abilene: 16th Annual Christmas Lane. Drive through a winter wonderland
complete with lights and animated figures. Stop and tour Quanna's Winter Wonderland, an indoor
display of animated figures. Time: 6pm-10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Abilene State School 2501
Maple. For more information, call 325-692-4053.
December 7- Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic Downtown
Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours and more.
Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location:
Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan
Ave. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com.
December 7-Sonora: Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar- "The More the Merrier". Buy everything
from a loaf of homemade bread to bookshelves. Merchants, crafters, churches, civic organization,
individuals and families provide a wonderful one stop shopping experience including a gift wrap
booth. Concession stand will be open. Don't fight the crowds in the big city malls, come to
Sonora. "The More the Merrier" -the name says it all. Time: 9am-7pm. Location: Sutton County
Civic Center. For more information, call 325-387-2880.
December 7-8-Houston: 45th Annual Candlelight Tour. Holiday traditions shine at The Heritage
Society's Candlelight Tour. Come tour Houston's most historic homes decorated for the season.
Enjoy food, entertainment and more. Evelyn Boatwright and Ruth M. Smith Co-Chairs. Time:
6:30-9:30pm. Cost: Adults - $10, Students & Seniors $5, Under 12 free, with adults. Location:
1100 Bagby. For more information, call 713-655-1912
December 7 - 8 - McAllen - 25th Annual Candlelight Posada - Each year, Candlelight Posada
attracts over 20,000 attendees. The fun starts with a lighted Christmas parade, lighting of the
Christmas tree, and continueswith entertainment for the entire
family. Teen Town and Little Town continue to be big attractions for teens and small children with
plenty of games and activities. On Saturday night, the community is invited to join in singing along
with the nativity procession of the re-enactment of Mary & Joseph seeking shelter. Musical
entertainment will follow throughout the evening for the entire family. There will be over 30 tastetempting food booths with items such as fajita tacos, funnel cakes, buñuelos, hot chocolate,
roasted corn and more.
December 7 - 9 - San Angelo - Christmas at Old Fort Concho Three days full of Christmas cheer;
including shopping, living history, a special area for children, ongoing entertainment as well as
special scheduled shows on the historic fort grounds
325-481-2646 or 325-657-4441 Friday 3:00 - 9:00 pm - Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm & Sunday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
December 7 - December 31 - Concho Christmas Celebration and San Angelo Christmas Lights.
The River Walk and El Paseo de Santa Angela are all aglow with a spectacular array of
Christmas lights in the month of December. More than 4 million Christmas lights are lit each night,
many illuminating large-scale animated scenes, trees and the 12 days of Christmas. Tour starts
at Abe and 1st streets. 325-655-5000.
December 8-Canyon Lake: 29th Annual Canyon Lake Christmas Parade. Local merchants and
citizens come together for one of the most fun Christmas parades in the Hill Country. Some
merchants open their doors with cookies and punch during and after the parade. Surrounding
area high school marching bands, extravagant floats, Shriner clowns and "crazy cars", dignitaries
in antique autos and the Sheriff's Posse on horseback are just some of the groups involved.
Time: 11am. Cost: Free. Location: Community of Sattler, FM 2673 @ River Road. For more
information, call 830-964-2223 or visit www.canyonlakechamber.com.
December 8-Chappell Hill: Holiday Homes Tour. Visit beautiful homes, churches and historic
sites. Enjoy entertainment, including Teddy Bear Parade and efreshments. Cost: nominal fee.
Location: Downtown. For more information, call 979-836-6033
December 8-Del Rio: Christmas Parade of Lights on Lake Amistad. Enjoy the Christmas parade
of lights on Lake Amistad when boats are covered in lights. The parade begins at dusk and
travels from Diablo East Marina to the International Dam. Houseboats, sailboats, pontoon boats,
and bass boats are only a few that will be in the parade. For an awesome sight join the sightseers
from the shores of beautiful Lake Amistad. Time: Dusk. Location: Lake Amistad. For more
information, call 830-775-3551.
December 8 -Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods
on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Downtown Square. For more information, call 512-868-8675.
December 8 - Goliad: Goliad Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much
more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown
Courthouse Square. For more information, call 800-848-8674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday
each month, March - December.
December 8-Port Aransas: Caroler's Afloat & Boat Lighting Parade. Enjoy snacks, cookies and
hot chocolate as you watch decorated boats, kayaks and other watercrafts float around the
marina and sing carols. Watch or compete to win the 'Most Original' Christmas themed boat. Kids
will get a chance to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they want for Christmas. Bring the entire
family and Celebrate Christmas ~ Island Style! Time: 6pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Robert's Point
Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org.
December 8-Port Arthur: Las Posadas, Bethlehem on the Boardwalk & Lighted Christmas
Parade. Las Posadas is the ancient celebration of the hardships Mary and Joseph encountered
searching for lodging in Bethlehem. The play is a live outdoor performance with lights, staging
and live animals. Lighted Christmas parade with Santa following. Time: 5pm Posadas and Play,
7pm Parade. Cost: Free. Location: 448 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX. For more information,
call 1-800-235-7822.
December 8-Johnson City: A Timeless Christmas in Johnson City. Enjoy three Christmases in
one. First a lamplit 1920's small town Christmas at Lyndon Johnson's Boyhood Home. Then a
frontier holiday at the Johnson Settlement. Gather round the campfire at the chuckwagon, stroll to
the original 1856 dogtrot cabin for refreshments and seasonal carols. Third, the million lights of a
modern Christmas throughout the town: "Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style." Time: 6pm-9pm.
Cost: free. Location: Johnson Settlement and LBJ Boyhood Home, Avenue G and Elm Street. For
more information, call (830) 868-7128, ext. 244. Held annually on a Saturday in December, but
date varies.
December 8 & 22 -Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. The marketplace for quality goods from
the Hill Country. Over 75 vendors featuring arts & crafts, fresh grown produce and plants, and
more. Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Lawn, 700 Main Street. For more
information, call 830-792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. The Market takes place on the
4th Saturday of each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in December.
December 8-Seabrook & Kemah: 46th Annual Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake. More than
100 beautifully lighted and extravagantly decorated boats travel leisurely through the lake and up
Clear Creek Channel to Galveston Bay. The parade can be viewed along the shoreline in
Seabrook and Kemah. Time: 6:30. Cost: free. Location: Shoreline in Seabrook and Kemah. For
more information, call 281-488-7676. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in December.
December 8 - Brenham - Chappell Hill Holiday Home Tour Tour beautiful homes, churches and
historic sites. Enjoy lunch in the Rock Store, Children’s Teddy Bear Stroll, Mrs. Santa’s story and
Santa’s arrival. Tour admission $ 12. 979.836.6033 or 888.273.6426
December 8-9-Abilene: "Christmas at the Paramount". Musical play performed by First Baptist
Church. This is the story of an Abilene family who finds itself in the midst of change and the
aspect of a very gloomy holiday season ahead of them. Despite grief and loneliness, renewed
strength comes to them from some very unexpected places. They find the courage and hope they
need to move past the hard times and rejoice in the blessings they have. Time: 2pm & 7pm. Cost:
Free. Location: Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. For more information, call 325-6758138, First Baptist Church or visit www.abilenevisitors.com.
December 8-9-Ingleside: Enchanted Forest Renaissance Faire. Nobles and plain folk celebrate
our historical and cultural roots from the 15th and 17th centuries. Partake of the folklore, crafts,
dance, music, history and the magic of distant times. Time: 10am - 5pm. Cost: $5 for adults, 6-12
years $3. Location: 1874 Port Avenue. For more information, call 888-899-2906
December 10-31-Kerrville: 2nd Annual "A Country Christmas in the Summit". This Christmas
lighting tour features some of the most beautiful homes in the Hill Country adorning their favorite
Christmas illumination throughout this scenic subdivision overlooking the gorgeous Kerrville Hill
Country. There will be horse drawn carriage rides as well as local host organizations greeting you
as you enter into this Christmas wonderland. Cost: FREE. Location: The Summit subdivision off
of Loop 534, above Kerrville. For more information, call 830-377-3683
December 11 - Austin: Family Series: Christmas Sing-Along
Austin Symphony Orchestra A holiday tradition for more than two decades, families gather to get
into the spirit of the season by joyfully singing along with the Austin Symphony and chorus. It's a
free evening of fun for everyone in the family!
December 12 - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches
and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. For more information,
call 830-629-4547.
December 13-New Braunfels: Champagne Shopping. An after hours event for NB Art League
visitors to shop for Christmas gifts or a joint spousal gift for the home. Fine art is in the main
gallery and in the Very Berry Holiday Show; craft and gift items are in the show also. Time: 5pm 8pm. Cost: Call. Location: 239 W. San Antonio St. For more information, call 830-629-8022
December 13-Abilene: Artwalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants,
shops, museums, galleries and entertainment await you. Special performance of "Las Posadas"
an annual Mexican tradition that commemorates the struggles of Joseph and Mary in their
attempt to find lodging for the imminent birth of their child. Time: 5pm-8:30pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Downtown Abilene. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary
Arts.
December 14-16 - Abilene: 25th Annual Living Christmas Tree. Celebrate the hope and promise
of the holiday season with song, drama and orchestra music. Time: Friday 7;30 pm, Saturday and
Sunday 5pm and 7:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Wylie Baptist Church 6097 Buffalo Gap Road.
For more information, call 325-692-3206, Church office or visit www.wbcabilene.org.
December 14 - 15 - Fredericksburg - 7th Annual "A Christmas Journey" - Members of Bethany
Lutheran Church offer a 10 minute free drive-thru Nativity Scene featuring nine different stations
each consisting of special lighting, special effecnts, magnificent hand painted props, and live
characters & animals. Your journey begins with the prophecy of Christ's birth and ends with
Simeon holding the Baby Jesus. You may view the Journey from the comfort of your car or take a
hayride on one of our trailers. Cars line up on Schubert St.,enter Bethany's back parking lot from
Adams St. and wind thru the parking lot to exit on Austin St. 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. both evenings.
There is no admission charge. A tranquil and spiritual way to experience the holiday season "A
Christmas Journey" promises to delight your eyes, your ears, your heart and your spirit. (830)
997-2069
December 14-16-Abilene: Single Shooter Society Cowboy Christmas Shootout. Outfitted in Old
West dress and shooting with pistols shotguns and rifles from the 1800's, viewers will think they
have traveled back in time. A series of metal targets are placed through out the replica of an
1800's downtown, which includes storefronts of a bank, hotel and doctor's office. The Posses are
judged on time and accuracy as they go through 10 scenarios. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location:
Abilene North Gun Range, Eastlake Road. For more information, call 325-692-6955, Sanders
Bailey or visit www.abilenevisitors.com.
December 14-16-Odessa: Permian Basin Christmas Celebration. An original Christmas story told
through music and drama dealing with the struggles people face today--failing businesses, family
problems, loved ones going to war or other social issues. Time: 12/14 @ 7pm, 12/15 & 16 @ 3 &
7 pm. Cost: $5 Gen. Adm, $10 reserved, $8 group. Location: Ector County Coliseum, 4201
Andrews Hwy. (Hwy. 385). For more information, call 432-337-1941 or visit www.fbcodessa.com.
December 15 - Robert Earl Keen plays Ballroom in Marfa www.marfacc.com
December15-16 New Braunfels - OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS
Shop the exceptional handmade quality of sculptors, potters, jewelers, unique craftsman &
specialty Texas-made foods, while enjoying live entertainment and 25 specialty stores &
restaurants. Historic Old Gruene. www.GrueneMarketDays.com. (830) 832-1721.
December 16-Stonewall: Christmas Tree Lighting and Evening Ranch Tours. A Hill Country
tradition for 34 years. Established by President and Mrs. Johnson, this community gathering is
still attended by family members, who light the beautiful Christmas tree prior to special night tours
of the LBJ Ranch bedecked in festive lighting and a visit to a German farmhouse, decorated for
Christmas at the turn of the last century. Time: approximately 6pm. Cost: free. Location: LBJ
State Park and Historic Site and the LBJ Ranch. For more information, call (830) 644-2252.
December 31 - Beaumont: Crockett Street New Year's Eve Celebration. Ring in 2008 in
Beaumont for the street party of the year at Crockett Street on New Year's Eve. Enjoy live music,
a laser light show and street party festivities. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Crockett Street,
Beaumont, TX 77701. For more information, call (409) 832-2944 or visit www.crockettstreet.com.
December 31 - Historic Gruene in New Braunfels: New Year's Eve at Gruene Hall. Ring in the
New Year at Texas' Oldest Dance Hall, Gruene Hall. Advance tickets are recommended. Time:
Call for specific time info. Cost: Call for cost info. Location: Gruene Historic District. For more
information or to purchase tickets, visit our web site at www.gruenehall.com, call 830-629-5077 or
toll-free from San Antonio (830) 606-1601, or stop by Gruene Hall in person.
November 2007
(October 31) thru November 3 – Terlingua - Terlingua International Chili Championship - The
ultimate celebration and of chili and the granddaddy of all chili cookoffs
(October 6) thru November 25, 2007 - FESTIVAL - Plantersville/south of Houston - Texas
Renaissance Festival. The nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance theme park, where
the sights, sounds, tastes, and beauty of the 16th Century, comes alive for 8 weekends.
Featuring: Live music on the Cloister Stage; Full contact jousting three times daily; The Beautiful
Gardens of New Market Village; 20 stages with over 200 performances daily; Over 300 Arts and
Crafts Shoppes; Foods from around the world at 60 different shoppes; The Royal Fireworks,
nightly at The Tournament Field; Over 3,000 costumed characters daily. Time: 9am till Dark.
Cost: Opening weekend: Adults $11, Child(5-12) $6; Advance tickets: Adults $16, Child(5-12) $7;
Gate tickets: Adults $21, Child(5-12) $10; $5 camping available; Free Parking. Location: 21778
FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information,
call 800-458-3435 or visit www.texrenfest.com.
(October 25) thru November 3 - Amarillo - US Team Penning Association World Finals. For more
information see the Team Penning Association website at www.teampenning.org. Time: all day.
Cost: free. Location: Amarillo National Center Tri-State Fairgrounds 10th and Grand Street. For
more information, call 817-378-8082. Held annually, last week of October.
(September 15) thru November 3, 2007 - Columbus: Tony Tyler, Sculptor. Tony Tyler, an Eagle
Lake native and sculptor will exhibit work from the last twenty years. Time: Wed-Sat, 10am - 2pm.
Cost: Donations Accepted. Location: 1014 Milam, Columbus, Texas. For more information, call
979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org.
November 1-4 - Abilene: Christmas Carousel. This sale of holiday gifts, sponsored by the Jr.
League of Abilene, benefits community projects and numerous charitable causes. Thursday,
Preview Sale (advance tickets only). Time: Fri & Sat 10-6 Sunday 12-5. Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Sr.
Citizens. Location: Abilene Civic Center 1100 North 6th Street. For more information, call 325676-6211, Civic Center. Booth Rental: 325-677-1879, Jr. League.
November 2 - Bandera: 45th Annual Hunters Bar-B-Que & Outdoor Expo. Exhibits,
entertainment, Texas sized auction. Sponsored by the Chamber Of Commerce. Time: Doors
open 3 pm, serving begins 5 pm, auction begins 7 pm. Location: Bandera, TX, Mansfield Park.
Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 830-796-3280 or visit
www.banderahuntersbbq.com. Held annually, opening of hunting season.
November 2 - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic Downtown
Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours and more.
Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location:
Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan
Ave. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Held on the first
Friday of every month.
November 2 and 3 - Dallas - Defending the Caveman is a hilariously insightful play about the
ways men and women relate playing at the Majestic Theater in Dallas. It is outrageously funny!
CAVEMAN explores all of the things that make men and women fight laugh and love. It’s a light,
funny, and meaningful time with her spouse or a group of girlfriends. The longest running solo
play in Broadway history “Caveman” is an international hit with productions in 30 countries.
Friday, November 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 3 at 2 pm and 8 pm $45.00 - $50.00 For
groups of 20 or more, call 214-426-GROUP. You can also buy tickets at www.ticketmaster.com
November 2-3, 2007 - Columbus: Live Oaks & Dead Folks Cemetery Tour. Take a stroll through
one of our town's historic cemeteries and meet the ghosts of Columbus' past. Told by local reenactors, these strange, heroic and sometimes tragic tales will have you wiping away tears of joy
and sorrow. This is a fun and unique way to learn about Texas history while celebrating those
who lived through it. Time: Call to Schedule. Cost: $10 a person. Location: Tour at Local
Cemetery Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington Street, Columbus, TX 78934. For more
information, call 979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org. Held annually in the Fall.
November 2-4 - George West: 19th Annual George West Storyfest. Join us for this annual familyoriented festival featuring a Chuckwagon Dinner, storytelling, cowboy poets, music, craft
demonstrations, historic re-enactments, tropical rainforest exhibit, arts & crafts, children's activity
area, food, street dance and much, much more. Free Admission. Time: 10am-1am. Location: Live
Oak County Courthouse Square, downtown George West. Region: South Texas Plains. For more
info call 888-600-3121 or visit www.georgeweststoryfest.org. Held annually in November.
November 2-4 -Brenham: 20th Annual Festival of Roses. National and International speakers on
garden-related events. Time: 9am-6pm Fri-Sat, 11am-5:30pm Sun. Cost: Free. Location: 9300
Lueckemeyer Road, Brenham, TX 77833. For more information, call 979-836-9051 or email
arebuzz@industryinet.com.
November 2-11 - New Braunfels: Wurstfest. A ten-day celebration rich in German culture and full
of Texas fun. During the 10-day festival, you’ll find a variety of entertainment, food and fun on the
Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park and many special events throughout New Braunfels and Comal
County. Time: Start and Close times vary - we open weekdays at 5pm, Sat and Sun at 11am. On
opening day, we open at 4pm. Cost: $8, Children 12 and under are admitted free. Call for group
rates. Location: Landa Park, 120 Landa Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
50,000-200,000. For more information, call 830-625-9167 or visit www.wurstfest.com. Held
annually, starting on the Friday before the first Monday in November.
November 3-4 - Austin: Texas Book Festival. The festival celebrates books and authors and
benefits the public libraries of Texas. More than 100 authors will give readings, participate in
panel discussions, and sign books in and near the Capitol. Publishers, booksellers, and more will
display books in the outdoor book fair. Festival hours are 9am-5pm. Saturday, and 11am-5pm.
Sunday. Cost: Free. Location: State Capitol Building and Grounds. Region: Texas Hill Country.
For more information, call 512-320-5451 or visit www.texasbookfestival.org. Held annually in
October or November.
November 3 - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with
antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is
blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time:
9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. For more information,
call (956) 423-4933. Held monthly, 1st Saturday.
November 3 - Houston: Fall Motorfest at Traders Village. Hundreds of vintage and classic
vehicles on display at Houston's Traders Village. Giant Swap Meet, too. Presented by the Vintage
Chevrolet Club of American - San Jacinto Region. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Free admission, $2
parking. Location: Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041. For more information,
call 281-890-5500. Held annually, first Saturday in November.
November 3 - 4 - Austin: Texas Book Festival. It’s a free celebration of books, authors and Texas
Public Libraries taking place at the state capitol - with hundreds of authors involved in readings,
exhibitions, book signings, a children’s area, and more. Special guests include Carl Bernstein and
Kinky Friedman.
November 3 - Terlingua: 41st Annual Terlingua Chili Cook Off. Starts the week off with smaller
local cook-offs, parties, fun, food, and music the entire week preceding the Big Event. Chili
contestants compete for the Championship award. Other competitions throughout the week.
Time: call. Cost: call. Location: C.A.S.I. site, FM 170, approx. 7.5 miles west of junction of TX 118
and FM 170. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-371-2595. Held
annually, first weekend in November.
November 3-4 - Gruene in New Braunfels: 24th Annual Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic.
Participants enjoy a leisurely ride through the Texas Hill Country or competitive time trials with
prizes for the best course records. Among famous past participants are six-time Tour de France
winner Lance Armstrong and five-time winner Eddie Merckx. A celebrity slow race and an antique
& classic bicycle show round out the events. The weekend is sponsored by the San Antonio
Bicycle Racing Club and benefits local New Braunfels' charity. Time: call for specific info. Cost:
Call. Location: 1601 Hunter Rd New Braunfels, TX 78130. Region: Texas Hill Country. Visit
www.gruenetexas.com for information on events in Gruene Texas. Register by calling (210) 8286856 for an entry form. For more information, call (210) 828-6856. Held annually.
November 3-4 - New Braunfels: Wurstfest Walkfest. For more than twenty-five years we have
sponsored a two-day walk during Wurstfest. The route is 5KM or 10KM long. Time: 8am - 3pm.
Cost: Call. Location: Begins at Schlitterbahn Employee Cafe. Region: Texas Hill Country. For
more information, call 830-625-6330.
November 3 - Del Rio: Holiday Parade of Lights on Lake Amistad. Enjoy the Holiday parade of
lights on Lake Amistad when boats are covered in lights. The parade begins at dusk and travels
from Diablo East Marina to the International Dam. Houseboats, sailboats, pontoon boats, and
bass boats are only a few that will be in the parade. For an awesome sight join the sightseers
from the shores of beautiful Lake Amistad. Time: Dusk. Location: Lake Amistad. Region: Texas
Big Bend Country. For more information, call 830-775-3551 or visit www.drchamber.com. Held
annually.
November 4 - Dallas: Stephan Pyles Celebrity Chef Dinner - Join The Wine & Food Foundation of
Texas for its crown jewel of culinary events, the Eighth Annual Stephan Pyles Celebrity Chef
Dinner. This event is a fiv-course seated dinner with each dish presented by a celebrity chef.
Rare and fine wines are carefully paired and presented with each course. A short wine auction
follows dinner. Proceeds from this dinner fund one of the largest culinary scholarships in the
country, the Stephan Pyles Culinary Scholarship – a $15,000 scholarship awarded through an
“Iron-chef” style competition. Reserve your seats now by calling 512-327-7555. Tickets are $175
per person (tax and gratuity included) and dress attire is semi-formal.
November 7 - 11 - San Antonio: New World Wine & Food Festival. For Five Delicious Days OverIndulgence Is Not Only OK, It's Recommended! It’s a long weekend for fine wine and fantastic
food. Discover new finds and celebrate old favorites. Incredible cuisine paired with amazing wines
are just part of the 2007 San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival. To dive in, simply peruse
our schedule of events, re-boot your palate and join us for a whirlwind weekend of indulgence!
The Grand Tasting is what it is, a grand affair for food and wine, over 40 chefs and 200 wineries
make this a sampling you won’t want to miss. If family is on your mind, visit Totally Tejas, an
event with you in mind. Bring the family for good food, kids activities and the very best food and
wine!
(210) 822-9555 for more details.
November 8 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants,
shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for
Contemporary Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month.
November 8 - New Braunfels:Champagne Shopping. Great opportunity to find paintings, jewelry,
pottery, sculpture, and cards for everyone on your Christmas list. Time: 5pm-8pm. We are also
open M-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Cost: free. Location: New Braunfels Art League Gallery, 239 W. San
Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call
830-629-8022 or visit www.newbraunfelsartleague.com. Held annually, 2nd Thursday in
November and December.
November 8-11 - Harlingen: 14th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Join birders and
nature lovers from around the world at the Rio Grande Valley's premier birding festival. Featuring
guided field trips to top birding locations, seminars, workshop, and evening lectures. Birders'
Bazaar, with over 60 vendors, is free and open to the public Thursday-Sunday, plus free
Children's Program with hands-on activities on Saturday and Sunday. Advance registration and
payment is required for field trips and workshops. fun, affordable way to catch glimpses of Redcrowned Parrots, Ringed Kingfishers, Great Kiskadees, Green Jays, and many other birds found
only in this region. Time: Starting at 5am (Various times). Cost: Different fees for birding events.
Location: Harlingen Municipal Auditorium & Casa de Amistad-1209 Fair Park Blvd. For more
information, contact the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-531-7346 or visit
www.rgvbirdfest.com. Held annually, 2nd weekend (Thursday-Sunday) in November.
November 8-11 - Amarillo: World Championship Ranch Rodeo. See real cowboys from the U.S.
and Canada, who actually earn their day-to-day living on a ranch, compete for the title of World
Champion in events like wild cow milking, bronc riding, team penning and more. Time: 7pm.
Location: Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 3rd and Buchanan. Average attendance: under
250,000. For more information, call 806-374-9722. Held annually in November.
November 9-11 - Abilene: Christmas in November. Arts, crafts and gifts. Cost: Free. Location:
Abilene Civic Center 1100 North 6th Street. For more information, call 325-676-6211, Civic
Center. Booth Rental: 325-673-1142, Bette Pitcock. Held annually.
November 9-11 - Robstown: Bull Fest. Carnival, arts and crafts, food booths, Benefit BBQ
Challenge Time: 11am - 1am. Cost: Free. Location: 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd. For more
information, call 956-240-5900 or visit www.Bullfest2007.com. Held every second week in
November.
November 10 - January 1, 2008 - Athens: The Christmas Park Land of Lights. More than a mile
long, bejeweled with over 2 million lights, and complete with festive music, it's sure to get
everyone in the holiday spirit. Time: Open every night 6 pm to 10:30 pm. Cost: $15 family vehicle,
$25 commercial van, $25 pick-up load, over 16 people $3 per person. Location: Off Loop 317
between Hwy 175W and Hwy 31W. For more information, call 903-675-7469 or visit
www.christmasparkathens.com. Held annually.
November 10 - December 31 - Columbus: Art Center Membership Exhibit. Live Oak Art Center
members will show off new work. The Art Center will be full of beautiful art for holiday gift giving.
Time: Wed-Sat, 10am - 2pm. Cost: Donations Accepted. Location: 1014 Milam, Columbus,
Texas. For more information, call 979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org.
November 10 - Edgewood: Edgewood Heritage Festival. Historic celebration honoring our Native
Americans and featuring Texas music. Event includes classic car show, quilts, re-enactors,
historic bldg. tours, blacksmith demonstrations, weaving, basket weaving, country food and
country crafts. Time: One day festival--Nov 10. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Park, downtown
Edgewood. For more information, call 903-896-4448 or 903-896-4358. Held annually, 2nd Sat. in
November.
November 10 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods
on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 512-8688675. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December.
November 10 - Goliad: Goliad Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much
more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown
Courthouse Square. For more information, call 800-848-8674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday
each month, March - December.
November 10 - Henderson: Heritage Syrup Festival. Experience mule driven sugar cane crushing
in the fall. Watch the syrup team cook the juices into a brown sugar syrup on the Depot Museum
grounds. Enjoy over 30 folk artists, food, antique tractors and entertainment. Take the many
hayride shuttles to the Historic National Register Historic downtown location. Shop the 130 plus
arts & crafts vendors also enjoy the children's section. Entertainment includes: Bluegrass and
County Western music, cloggers, square dancers and the antique car exhibit. Time: 9am-5pm.
Location: 100 East Main Street. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call
866.650.5529. Held annually, second Saturday in November.
November 10 - Henderson: 3rd Annual Clutterful Harvest. Antiques! Art! Jewels! Junque! You'll
love shopping in the unusual and eclectic styled plantation home setting with numerous buildings
full of great stuff collected and displayed by three talented gals. Time: 10am-6pm. Cost: Free.
Location: 405 Hubbard Drive, Henderson, Texas 75652. For more information, call 903 445 6897
or visit. Held Annually, Syrup Festival Weekend.
November 10 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. The marketplace for quality goods from the
Hill Country. Over 75 vendors featuring arts & crafts, fresh grown produce and plants, and more.
Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Lawn, 700 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill
Country. For more information, call 830-792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. The Market
takes place on the 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in
December.
November 10 - Hondo: Wild Game Dinner. Enjoy western music, all types of wild game, exhibits,
take a chance to win various prizes, come have a fun time in a family atmosphere. Time: 5pm.
Cost: $8. Location: Medina County Fair Hall, Hwy 462 North. Region: Texas Hill Country. For
more information, call 830-426-3037 or visit www.hondochamber.com. Held annually, 2nd
Saturday in November.
November 10 - Sonora: 41st Annual Sutton County Game Dinner. This is one of the oldest Game
Dinners in the State of Texas. Over $50,000 worth of door prizes, with over 50 quality rifles and
shotguns, camping equipment,ice chests, televisions and many other great high quality door
prizes. Coolers welcome and a traditional menu of Wild Game and local specialties served. Time:
6pm. Cost: $7, children under 10 free. Location: Sutton County Civic Center Hwy 290 West
Sonora, Texas 76950. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 325/387-2880. Held
annually, 2nd Saturday of November.
November 10 - 11 - Lubbock - 11th Annual Take in the Local Color! Artist Studio Tour This yearly
event gives audiences the unique opportunity to observe artists in their working environments,
many of which are in private homes. All fifty participating artists are from Lubbock County and all
nine studios are located in Lubbock.
There will be approximately six artists showcased at each studio location. Artists will be
displaying original work in the mediums of painting, drawing, pottery, fiber, jewelry, glass, wood,
and sculpture. Demonstrations, performances by local musicians, and reception food at each
studio location add to the ambiance and festivity of the event. The Local Color Studio Tour is free
and open to the public who are invited to travel on their own or utilize complimentary Citibus
transportation to go from studio to studio to enjoy the artwork. 10:00am - 6:00pm
November 10-11 - Houston: Annual Texas Championship Native American Pow Wow at Traders
Village. The Pow Wow brings together American Indian dancers, singers and artisans for a
weekend of historic entertainment. Time: 11am-5pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location:
Traders Village -Houston, 7979 North Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041. For more information, call
281-890-5500 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Held annually, second weekend in November.
November 10 - December 24 - Old Town Spring: Home for the Holidays. Over 150 shops
decorated with thousands of twinkling lights welcome visitors to a season of unique Christmas gift
shopping. Shop in a fairyland atmosphere with entertainment on weekends. Children enjoy the
Christmas train and photos with Santa. Cost: Parking -- $3. Location: 403 Main Street, Spring TX
77373. Average attendance: 50,000 - 200,000. For more information, call 888-U-STOP-IN.
November 10, 11, 12 - “Holiday Road Trip” to “Way Out Wineries” Your fun begins at the very first
winery you visit on this self-directed wine tour. You will meet the owners and winemakers who will
treat you to a complimentary tasting of their hand-crafted wines served along with a different
gourmet Holiday party food at each winery. Suggested pairing and recipes will help you plan your
own holiday party or dinner. In addition you will collect a beautiful stemless wine glass adorned
with the winery logo. Visit each winery and collect a whole set. Tickets are limited and can be
purchased by calling Brennan Vineyards at 325-356-9100. $25 per couple or $20 single.
(Couples get two tastings and food pairings and one glass at each winery.) The Way Out
Wineries are within a day trip of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Waco, Killeen/Copperas Cove,
Abilene and San Angelo. Participating Wineries are listed from North to South.
November 11 - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New
Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouthwatering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-6295077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas
Hill Country. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday,
starting in February.
November 14 - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches
and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill
Country. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.
November 15 - January 1, 2008 - Kilgore: Christmas in the Oil Patch. Experience "Christmas in
the Oil Patch" at the Oil Museum, the World's Richest Acre Park and star-topped oil derricks, cut
a Christmas Tree, Christmas stories in our festive library, tour lighted neighborhoods, and visit the
historic Post Office and Heritage Square with a 35' Christmas Tree, shopping, and festive
entertainment. Time: 6pm-8pm. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Kilgore. For more information,
call 903-984-5022. Held annually.
November 15 - The Woodlands: The Lighting of the Doves Festival. The festival includes the
brilliant illumination of twelve giant doves, a number of interactive booths and games, live
entertainment and a special appearance by Santa, Mrs. Claus and some friendly elves. Time:
5:30-8:30. Cost: FREE. Location: Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands,
TX 77380. For more information, call 281-363-2447 or visit www.visittowncenter.com. Held
annually, 3rd Thursday in November
November 16 - Houston - Beaujolais Wine and Food Festival sponsored by the French-American
Chamber of Commerce
Every year since half a century the Beaujolais Nouveau is released on the third Thursday of
November and shipped around the world that same day, creating the excitement and pleasure
befitting the start of the festive season. More than 15 upscale Houston restaurants will offer their
splendid buffets, while an assortment of Beaujolais wines will be poured. An exclusive silent
auction will also take place, offering luxury items and travel opportunities. The "Gadot Jazz Band"
will provide musical entertainment and the Festival will feature a wonderful silent auction offering
luxury items, hotel stays in the U.S and France. Participate in the Continental Airlines raffle and
win 4 roundtrip tickets anywhere in the world. The festival will be held at the Hyatt Regency
Downtown, 1200 Louisiana St., from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
November 16 - New Braunfels: Downtown Christmas Lighting. This festive event announces the
arrival of Santa. Includes a parade, food, entertainment and Santa pictures. Time: 6pm - 9pm.
Location: Main Plaza Downtown. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 830-6252385 or visit www.nbcham.org.
November 16-18 - Abilene: "The Nutcracker". Annual production of this classic ballet is performed
by Abilene's Regional Ballet Company Abilene Ballet Theatre and special guest artists. Time: Fri.
8pm, Sat. 2:30pm & 8pm, Sun. 2:30pm. Cost: Call. Location: Historic Paramount Theatre, 352
Cypress St. For more information, call 325-675-0303 or 676-9620 or visit
www.abileneballettheatre.org/season.htm. Held annually, 3rd weekend in November.
November 17 - Bandera: Toys For Kids Trail Ride. Join us for a trail ride through the beautiful Hill
Country State Natural Area. Time: Registration at 9am. Cost: $15 per person, includes ride &
lunch; Children free. Location: Hill Country State Natural Area, 10 miles south of town on FM
1077. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call (830) 796 7001 or email
beaux2@indian-creek.net. Held annually, third week in November.
November 17 - Crockett: Christmas In Crockett. Featuring over 200 booths for you to buy your
Christmas gifts. Good food. Antique Car Show Spirit of Christmas is all around. Time: 10am-5pm.
Cost: Booths for rent. Location: Downtown on the Square. For more information, call (936) 5442359 or visit crockettareachamber.org. Held Annually, Saturday before Thanksgiving.
November 17 - Galveston: Seaside Treasure Festival. Join the fun and festivities. Seaside
features over 100 arts and crafts vendors, a gourmet lunch in the Seaside Cafe, a fabulous silent
auction, holiday entertainment, and much more. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Free. Location: 2803 53rd
Street at Avenue U. For more information, call 409-744-4526
November 17 - Red Rock: Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair. Hand crafted items from all over Texas,
antiques and collectibles. Refreshments and food. Fun for whole family. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost:
Free Admission. Location: Red Rock Community Center. For more information, call 512-9237845 or visit roccedar@hotmail.com. Held annually, third Saturday of November.
November 17 - January 5, 2008 -Galveston: Festival of Lights-Moody Gardens The holiday magic
glistens at the Sixth Annual Moody Gardens® Festival of Lights with more than a million lights
and dozens of festive scenes. It’s a winter wonderland with holiday shopping, pictures with Santa
and ice skating at the area’s only Outdoor Ice Rink! An extended trail of holiday light displays
accompanied by synchronized audio effects and music will create the Gulf Coast’s largest holiday
lighting event. Come see classic themed scenes including the Christmas Story and Toyland at
Moody Station, plus whimsical displays including the Magic Castle, Arctic Express, Fantasy
Forest, Wild Africa, Tropical Jungle and much more. Cost: $5.95. Location: One Hope Boulevard,
Galveston, TX, 77554. For more information, call 800-582-4673
November 17-18 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region:
Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit
www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in
February.
November 17 - 18 - Brenham - Holiday Heritage Home Tour Heritage Belles in period dress guide
guests through four historic Brenham homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tickets are $7
per person, available at the Giddings Stone Mansion, where you’ll also enjoy a special holiday
activity. 979.836.1690
November 17-18 - Brenham - Poinsettia Celebration Beautiful plants and breathtaking poinsettias
in different colors and sizes, including 6-foot “Texas-Sized Poinsettias.” Enjoy plant seminars,
Poinsettia Christmas tree, entertainment, and food! 10 am – 4 pm 2107 East Stone, Brenham
979.836.6011
November 17-18 - Plano: 29th Annual Christmas Crafts Fair. The City of Plano Parks &
Recreation´s annual Christmas Crafts Fair caters to shoppers wanting to adorn their homes with
unique & original holiday decorations. The show features handmade holiday decorations of fabric,
wood, ceramic, & glass including Santas, angels, tree skirts, ornaments, yard art & wreaths.
Shoppers will find jewelry & clothing for adults & children, along with candles and soaps. See the
wonderful selection of salsas, jams, & dips. Time: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. Cost:
free. Location: 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. For more information, call 972-941-7250. Held
annually, weekend before Thanksgiving.
November 21 - Beaumont: Thanksfest. Meet up with everybody for the holidays at Crockett
Street's Thanksfest. An outdoor stage and festivities in the street make for one exciting holiday
season at Crockett Street. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Crockett Street, Beaumont, TX 77701.
For more information, call (409) 832-2944 or visit www.crockettstreet.com. Held annually, Night
before Thanksgiving.
November 23 - Fort Worth - 25th Annual Sundance Square Parade of Lights. Fort Worth's most
beloved holiday tradition. Featuring over 100 highly illuminated entries, 500,000 lights and the
brilliant Fort Worth Holiday Tree. From Belknap Street to Commerce Street, around 6th Street to
Houston Street and up to Weatherford, the parade will wrap downtown in its own "Toyland"
theme. Time: 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic downtown Fort Worth, Texas. For more
information, visit www.FortWorthParadeofLights.org or e-mail festivalinfo@dfwi.org. Held
annually, Friday evening following Thanksgiving Day.
November 23 - Lake Conroe - Outlets at Conroe's Moonlight Madness Listen up all you night
owls, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that mean Moonlight Madness! This means our
stores will open at midnight so you can get a head start on your holiday shopping and great deals
at Moonlight Madness. Outlets at Conroe, 1111 League Line Rd, Conroe 936-756-0904
November 23 - Granbury: Country Christmas Celebration. Enjoy old-fashioned Christmas
Caroling by candlelight, hot cider, and a Lighted Float Christmas Parade, followed by a visit with
Santa for the kids. Time: 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Square. For more
information, call 817-573-5299 or visit www.hgma.com. Held annually on the Friday after
Thanksgiving.
November 23-24 - Thanksgiving Invitational Arts & Crafts Show. This event is a juried fine arts &
crafts show in historic, downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, featuring the art of Texans. The show
also offers great food, live music, and fun for the whole family. Time: 10am-6pm. Cost: FREE.
Location: 312 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 830-896-5711 or visit www.tacef.org. Held annually, weekend after Thanksgiving.
November 23 - Frisco - The Shops at Starwood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Free
community event with traditional holiday carols, pictures with Santa, letters to Santa, hot cocoa
and more benefiting Children’s Medical Center!Address: 6959 Lebanon Road, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30
p.m.
November 23-24 - McKinney: Dickens of a Christmas. It's been called a scene that even Charles
Dickens would be proud of. The Downtown McKinney Association has presented "Dickens of a
Christmas" for over 20 years. Take a trip back into time as you browse the wonderful shops (over
50 of them) and stroll amid Carolers, elves and even St. Nick. Fill your senses with the sounds
and smells of Christmas. Also enjoy the museums as they present open houses and candle light
tours. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free admission; some activities charge a fee. Location: Historic
Downtown McKinney. For more information, call (214) 544-0379. Held annually during
Thanksgiving weekend.
November 23-24 - South Padre Island: SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament. Division
I basketball teams fro around the nation hoop it up on SPI. Time: varies. Cost: varies. Location:
SPI Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE or visit
www.sopadre.com. Held annually.
November 23-25 - Gruene in New Braunfels - Photos with Cowboy Kringle. Gruene's own brand
of Santa will be available for photos with kids during the entire Thanksgiving weekend. Packages
available. Time: call for specific time info. Cost: call. Location: Gruene Historic District, 1601
Hunter Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call
830-629-5077 or toll-free from San Antonio (830)606-1601. Held annually, weekend after
Thanksgiving.
November 24 - Ballinger - Christmas In Olde Ballinger. Coronation of Miss Merry Christmas,
parade, downtown festivities, arts/crafts & food booths & Santa. Time: 9am-5pm. Location:
Ballinger Court House Lawn, Hutchings Ave & Broadway. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 325-365-2333 or 365-5611. Held annually, last Saturday in November.
November 10 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. The marketplace for quality goods from the
Hill Country. Over 75 vendors featuring arts & crafts, fresh grown produce and plants, and more.
Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Lawn, 700 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill
Country. For more information, call 830-792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. The Market
takes place on the 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in
December.
November 24-25 - Grapevine: 5th Annual Canton in the City Holiday Gift Show. A home, garden,
decorating, and craft indoor showcase. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Adults $4, HS Students $1,
Children to age 11 admitted free. Parking is free. Canton in the City donates a portion of the
proceeds from evey show to any non-profit organization that enrolls Location: Grapevine
Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. For more information, call
972-471-0601, visit www.CantonintheCity.com, or Email CantonintheCity@hotmail.com.
November 27 - Big Reds and Bubbles A holiday tasting of champagne, cuisine and big reds at
the Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos, in Austin. In its fifth year, this spectacular tasting is a grand kickoff
to the holiday season. Featuring a dazzling array of some of the world's finest champagnes,
sparkling wines and "big reds", it is one of the most popular Foundation events. Over a dozen of
Austin's finest chefs participate, pulling out all the culinary stops with desserts, appetizers and
holiday samplings. With live holiday music, an outstanding silent auction and set in the historic
Driskill hotel ballroom, Big Reds & Bubbles is an extraordinary evening. Proceeds from Big Reds
& Bubbles benefit The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas, a statewide charitable Foundation that
supports education and research in the culinary and viticulture arts. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $60
Foundation Members; $75 General Admission RSVP: Reservations required, limited capacity.
Call Foundation office (512) 327-7555.
November 27 - Abilene: 19th Annual City Sidewalks.
Rediscover the charm of Christmas in downtown as merchants, museums, and galleries open
their doors for an evening of holiday cheer. Activities Include: KTXS TV Christmas Lights Parade,
Community Tree Lighting, Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, Entertainment, Food,
Reindeer Run Game and more. Time: 5:30-8:30pm (6:30pm Parade, 7:30pm Tree lighting). Cost:
Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. For more information, call 325-676-2556, Wilma
Butman. Held annually, first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
November 27-29 - Amarillo - Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show. One of the largest shows of its
kind. Featuring over 700 exhibitors and 30,000 plus visitors. Time: daily. Location: Amarillo Civic
Center 3rd and Buchanan. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 806378-4297. Held annually, week following Thanksgiving.
November 27 - December 1 - San Antonio - Christmas in the Mansion - Come and enjoy an
elegant holiday event in the historicalWoodward House, built in 1905. See the house beautifully
decorated for the season. Enjoy holiday shopping in our Bake Shop and Boutique. Browse and
shop the 2nd floor “Christmas Fair” with wonderful specialty items from participating Texas
vendors.
Two luncheons daily with informal modeling and music. $18.00 (reservations required)
Admission for Shopping only: $3.00 per person - walkins welcome
Shopping hours 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day
Breakfast with Santa reservations for breakfast, activities and photograph 210-732-4811 $15.00
per child - $10.00 per adult
Christmas in the Mansion is sponsored by The Woman's Club of San Antonio which is a 108 year
old non-profit organization. All of our profits go to scolarships and restorations.
November 29 - December 1 - Beaumont - Very Merry Main Street Market. Join us for a festive
gathering of vendors with a broad variety of quality merchandise sure to fill everyone's gift-buying
needs-from whimsical, fun, and sporty to practical, beautiful and delicious. Time: Call. Cost: Call.
Location: Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. For more information,
call (409) 832-0873
November 29/December 1 & December. 6/8 - Jefferson: 25th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour
of Homes. 'Twas the night before Christmas in Jefferson as you tour four beautiful homes
decorated in cedar, pine and fir all endowed with the soft glow of candles. Docents dressed in
Victorian attire lead each guest through a 19th century Christmas to remember. Time: Thursdays
3pm-8pm & Thursdays 5pm-9pm. Cost: Adults: $15 Child: $2. Location: Four historic homes in
Jefferson, Texas. For more information, call (903) 665-7064 or visit
www.jeffersonfoundation.com.
November 30 - December 1 - Brenham - A Holiday Homecoming. Santa's Stroll of Christmas
Treasures-Enjoy the sounds and tastes of the season. Kristkindl Market Sat. 8am-4pm, the
Farmers Market offers handmade crafts, music and homemade goodies. Parade of Lights Family
fun of a light-filled parade and rock & roll street dance. Time: Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 10am-6pm. Cost:
Free admission. Location: Historic Downtown Brenham. For more information, call 979-337-7384,
979-251-8600
November 30 - December 1 - Cleveland: Santa Fest. Friday - Food Fest & Karaoke Qualifying
Round; Saturday - Breakfast with Santa; Little Mr & Miss Santa Fest; Camel Rides, Games,
Food, Shopping, Choral Contests; YMCA Fun Run; Karaoke Finals $1,000 prize; Lighted
Christmas Parade; Battle of the Bands; "I'll Be Home For Christmas" Concert featuring Bill and
Renee' Morris. Time: Friday 4-11pm; Saturday 8am-11pm. Cost: Food Fest $5, Karaoke
Audience $5; Breakfast with Santa $4; Concert $10. Location: Stancil Park, 223 Peach St.,
Cleveland, Texas 77327. For more information, call 281-592-8786.
November 30 - December 2 - McAllen - Junior League of McAllen Dias Festivos Marketplace 100 merchants gather under one roof for Dias Festivos Marketplace. Don’t miss the Children’s
Tree as you enter the marketplace - featuring half price gift certificates redeemable at all of the
booths of our fabulous merchants. "Hope" from Days of our Lives soap star Kristian Alfonso will
be at Booth #16 during shopping hours on Saturday and Sunday showcasing her jewelry
collection. Get your holiday photo at Booth #32. Shopping hours are Friday 12-6, Saturday 9-6
and Sunday 11-5. Admission is $5 with children under 12 admitted free. Proceeds enable the
Junior League of McAllen to significantly improve the quality of life of the children and youth in our
community.
October 2007
October 2-6 - Round Top - Marburger Farm Antique Show. Shop at one of the nation's most
progressive antique shows. 375 vendors having a great time selling their wares in a fun-filled
atmosphere on 43 acres. 27 acres of free parking. Vendors from 33 states, Canada, England,
Italy and France. Time: Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Cost: $20 for
early buying and $8 Regular Admission. Location: 2248 S. Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954.
Located halfway between Round Top and Warrenton on Hwy 237. For more information, call 800947-5799 or visit www.roundtop-marburger.com.
October 4 - 6 Linden - Pineywoods Cowboy Gathering
Chuckwagon cooking, workshops, cowboy singers and poets, and trail ride with Michael Martin
Murphy
October 4-6 - Center - 31st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival. Food booths, Arts & crafts
booths, live entertainment, 3 day carnival, cheer competition, art and quilt show, poultry judging
and auction and more. Time: 10am-10pm every day. Cost: $3 for 5 and older, 5 & under free.
Location: Historic Downtown Center Square. For more information, call 936-598-3682/800-8545328 or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.
October 4-13 - Waco - Heart O' Texas Fair and Rodeo
PRCA rodeo, carnival midway, food vendors, exhibits, and horse and livestock shows.
October 5 - Houston - Blue Man Group is thrilled to announce their return to the touring world this
fall. Following up the critically acclaimed Complex Rock Tour which rolled through the United
States and Canada in 2003, the How to be a Megastar Tour 2.0 kicks off in Reading,
Pennsylvania on September 26th. Expanding on the "Rock Concert Manual" concept from The
Complex Rock Tour, this time around, the Blue Men download a new "how-to-manual" that takes
the audience through a uniquely clever and interactive show that guarantees to deliver hypnotic
entertainment for all ages. Toyota Center
October 6/7 - Dallas - Blue Man Group is thrilled to announce their return to the touring world this
fall. Following up the critically acclaimed Complex Rock Tour which rolled through the United
States and Canada in 2003, the How to be a Megastar Tour 2.0 kicks off in Reading,
Pennsylvania on September 26th. Expanding on the "Rock Concert Manual" concept from The
Complex Rock Tour, this time around, the Blue Men download a new "how-to-manual" that takes
the audience through a uniquely clever and interactive show that guarantees to deliver hypnotic
entertainment for all ages. American Airlines Center
October 6 - Brenham: AutumnFest: MONASTERY MINIATURE HORSES, in operation since
1981, is owned and operated by the Franciscan Poor Clare Nuns, 10:00 - 4:00
October 6 - Denton: WineSquared Festival
For one ticket price experience many different eclectic, boutique wines from all over the world and
talk with Wine Experts about grapes, growing, aging and food pairing. Watch or join the Blind
Tasting Contest to win prizes and the Wine Einstein Trophy. There is live music from many
genres, food from local restaurants, wine games, beer and more. Ticket information and details
can be found at http://www.winetimeswine.com/. Wineries that wish to participate can contact
Brook Ray at wine2@winetimeswine.com or at 940-384-9463.
October 5-6 - Richardson - Cottonwood Art Festival. Enjoy high-quality art in a relaxing, but fun,
upscale atmosphere with fabulous music. There's something for every member of the family. For
two weekends each year, this event draws local, regional, and national artists as well as local
bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost:
Free Admission & Free Parking. Location: Cottonwood Park in Richardson, TX, one block east of
Coit Rd. on Belt Line Rd. For more information call (972)744-4580 or visit
www.cottonwoodartfestival.com.
October 5 - 7 - Fredericksburg - Oktoberfest
A colorful, festive celebration of Fredericksburg's German heritage. The event was originated in
1810 by the Germany's Prince Ludwig, and has become an annual tradition around the world.
Oktoberfest is a community event of family entertainment featuring three stages with continuous
oompah music, arts/crafts, polka and waltz contests, Children's fun area ~ Kinder Park, a German
Bier Garten, an Oktoberfest Vineyard area, and delicious food and drink all weekend long. Time:
Friday: 6pm-12 Midnight, Saturday: 10am-12 Midnight. Cost: Adults $6 daily, Children 6-12 $1,
Under 6 Free. Location: Downtown Market Square 100 West Main. For more information, call
830-997-4810.
October 5-7- Gonzales: Come and Take It Festival.
The first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired in Gonzales on October 2, 1835. "Come & Take
It" was the battle cry. It is celebrated with weekend events a parade, sport contest, carnival, arts
& crafts, live music, food and drinks. At Pioneer Village you can watch the reenactment of the
battle. Check out the Old Jail Museum, Memorial Museum and the Come and Take It
Battleground. Time: all day. Location: Downtown Gonzales. For more information, call 1-888-6721095. Held annually, 1st full weekend in October.
October 5-7 - Gruene: 21st Annual Gruene Music and Wine Fest. This Americana event
benefiting Hospice and Comal County United Way features the best in live Texas music and the
best in Texas food & wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All 3 days will be filled with vintner
and music events, wine and food samplings, silent auction, and a Sunday Gospel Brunch with a
Texas Twist. Time: Fri 6pm -midnight; Sat noon - midnight, Sun 10:30am - noon and 2pm to 9pm.
Cost: call for more info Location: Gruene Historic District in New Braunfels Call (830) 629-5077 or
toll free from San Antonio (830) 606-1601.Visit our Web site at www.gruenehall.com for tickets
and www.gruenetexas.com for more information on Historic Gruene.
October 5-7 - Rockport - Rockport Seafair. Don't miss the hilarious crab races, cardboard boat
races, a gumbo cook-off, unique arts and crafts vendors, outdoor fun vendors, cooking
demonstrations, delicious seafood, live entertainment and so much more. Time: Fri. 5pm-11pm,
Sat. 10am - 11pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Cost: $5 adult, $2 child, 5 and under Free. Location:
Navigation District Festival Grounds. For more information, call 800-242-0071 or visit
www.rockportseafair.com. Held annually, Columbus Day Weekend.
October 5 - 7 - Gruene: Wine & Music Festival
In Historic Gruene on the banks of the Guadalupe River, enjoy Texas foods & award winning
Texas wines. Presented by Gruene Hall & KNBT FM 92.1 Radio New Braunfels to benefit Hope
Hospice & the United Way of Comal County. Visit the Web site at http://www.gruenetexas.com/or
call 830-606-0093.
October 6 - November 25 - Plantersville/south of Houston
TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - The nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance
theme park, where the sights, sounds, tastes, and beauty of the 16th Century, comes alive for 8
weekends. Featuring: Live music on the Cloister Stage; Full contact jousting three times daily;
The Beautiful Gardens of New Market Village; 20 stages with over 200 performances daily; Over
300 Arts and Crafts Shoppes; Foods from around the world at 60 different shoppes; The Royal
Fireworks, nightly at The Tournament Field; Over 3,000 costumed characters daily. Time: 9am till
Dark. Cost: Opening weekend: Adults $11, Child(5-12) $6; Advance tickets: Adults $16, Child(512) $7; Gate tickets: Adults $21, Child(5-12) $10; $5 camping available; Free Parking. Location:
21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more
information, call 800-458-3435 or visit www.texrenfest.com. Held annually in October.
October 6 - Sanderson - 10th PRICKLY PEAR PACHANGA
A celebration of the Cactus Capital of Texas! Cactus related information, photo & specimen
contests, gourmet dinner and silent auction Saturday evening, 7pm. For info: (432) 345-2421;
www.sandersontx.org/pachanga or www.sandersontx.info.
October 6/7 & 13/14 - Hillsboro: Middlefaire Renaissance and Medieval Festival. A two-day
festival of bardic song, comedy, feats of valor, unique arts and crafts, historical skill
demonstrations, music, bellydancing, gypsies, rogues and buccaneers. Time: 11am-9pm Sat;
11am-8pm Sun. Cost: $8 per adult; $5 per child; 0-5 FREE; 2-Day Tickets $11. Location: Hwy.
171 and FM 1458, Hillsboro, TX 76645. For more information, call 254-582-3001 or visit
www.middlefaire.net.
October 6 - Brenham: Autumn Fest at the Monastery. Family fun and games, contests, brush the
horses, make-and-take ceramics, cart rides and shop for holiday items. Cost: Nominal fee.
Location: Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm, 9300 Hwy. 105. For more information,
call 979-836-9652 or visit www.monasteryminiaturehorses.com.
October 6 - Odessa: Odessa Art Tour. The Odessa Art Tour, sponsored by the Odessa Council
for the Arts & Humanities, features authors, who will sign their books, and artists displaying a
wide variety of art -- fine or funky jewelry, hand-painted scarves, unique pottery, mixed media
creations, watercolors, oils, wild and wonderful hand-painted furniture and much more. Time: 9:30
a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Cost: Free. Location: In buildings on Grant Ave. (Hwy. 385) between 4th & 6th
Streets. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-337-1492 or visit
www.odessaarts.org. Held annually, first weekend in October.
October 7 - Houston -7th Annual Village Art Car Show at Traders Village. More than 75 rolling
works of art are on exhibit. See one of the country's largest displays of the amazing street-legal
folk art. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders Village - Houston,
7979 North Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more
information, call 281-890-5500.
Through October 21 - Dallas: The Lion King State Fair of Texas Show at Fair Theater Tickets are going quickly, so get yours today! There is
simply nothing else like it.The New York Times. Experience the phenomenon. Dallas' most
eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Dallas Summer Musicals stage at the
Music Hall at Fair Park in just a few weeks! THE LION KING has thrilled audiences young and old
around the world; and now Simba is returning to Dallas by popular demand! So purchase your
tickets while you still can and experience the wonder of this visually stunning, technically
astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard! Single Ticket Prices:
$29.00 - $72.00
October 10-14 - Nacogdoches - Pineywoods Fair. The Pineywoods Fair features local livestock,
vendor exhibits, carnival rides, variety of food vendors and live stage entertainment to round out
the perfect fair for the oldest town in Texas. Time: Wednesday 4pm-11pm, Thursday 4pm-11pm,
Friday 4pm-2am, Saturday 11am-12 midnight, Sunday 1pm-11pm. Cost: $5 adult, $4 seniors (55
and over), $3 children (ages 6-12), 5 and under are free. Location: 3805 NW Stallings Drive,
Nacogdoches, Texas 75964. For more information, call 936-564-0849 or visit www.nacexpo.net.
October 11 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants,
shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for
Contemporary Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month.
October 11 - Grandbury: Taste of Grandbury
Visit the web site at or call (830) 868-2321.
October 11–14 – Austin - All Aboard for Thomas & Friends at Austin Convention Center Classic
storybook engine chugs into a station near you. Enjoy a 15 minute ride with Thomas, meet Sir
Topham Hatt, enjoy storytelling, live music and much more. For more information, call
866.468.7630. Tickets are $16 for ages two and up.Advance purchase is recommended. Ticket
sales are final. Events are rain or shine.
October 11-14 - South Padre Island - 14th SPI Bikefest. Bikers from around the country will make
a roar by the shore. Includes vendor booths, music, food, fun and ride to Mexico. Time: Varies.
Cost: Varies. Location: SPI Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. For more information, call 1800-SOPADRE or visit www.spibikefest.com.
October 12-13 - Frisco - Frisco Storytelling Festival. Listeners will be spellbound by fables from
ancient cultures, retellings of Native American legends, hilarious chronicles of childhood
misadventures, and more. Featuring award winning storytellers, this truly entertaining and unique
festival will offer two days and nights of family fun. In addition to concerts, puppet shows, folk arts
and crafts and more stories ever told in one setting, the grand finale concert will leave you
laughing all the way home. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: City Hall Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square
Blvd. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call or visit
www.visitfrisco.com/calendar_events.
October 12-13 - Marshall: Fire Ant Festival. Where else can you enjoy good food, fine
entertainment, excellent art/craft booths, and still have a 5K run, chili cook-off, ugly face making
contest, fire ant calling, rubber chicken chunking contest, parade, Tour de Fireant Bike Race?
The list goes on and on, just come enjoy and see it for yourself. Location: Downtown Marshall
Texas - North Washington Street. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call
903-935-7868. Held annually, 2nd weekend in October.
October 12, 13, 14 - Conroe - CONROE CAJUN CATFISH FESTIVAL Three days of the best
music, melodies, merriment, exhibitors and tastes in Texas. Cajun, Zydeco, Texas Country,
Blues, Western Swing and more. Also enjoy a children’s village, parade, pony rides, games, and
great festival foods on the Downtown Conroe Square. Now In its 18th year! (800) 324-2604.
www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com
October 12-14 - Cuero: 35th Annual Cuero Turkeyfest. A celebration of which the North Star,
Worthington, Minnesota and the Lone Star, Cuero, Texas, come together for the 2nd heat of a
friendly rivalry of the Great Gobbler Gallop. The kick-off dance on Friday starts the weekend off
with featured artist Dean Seltzer & the Redneck Mothers. Join us at 10am Saturday to see which
Turkey claims the title for their city as the "Turkey Capitol of the World". After the parade
downtown Esplanade it's up to the city park where the action takes place, featuring dances and
live entertainment under covered pavilion. Also, for your enjoyment you're guaranteed lots of
food, beer pen, arts & crafts, lawn mower races, PRCA Rodeo, and much more. Discover a little
history at the South Texas Wheel Spinners Tractor Show, authentic Dutch Oven Cooking and
Living History. Children's activities include a Kiddy Parade and Tractor Pull, Rock Wall Climbing
and Carnival. Location: Cuero City Park. Region: South Texas Plains. For more information, call
361-275-2112. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in October.
October 12-14 - Fredericksburg: Texas Mesquite Art Festival. Over 50 talented mesquite wood
artisans come to Fredericksburg to showcase their handcrafted mesquite products. Featuring the
world's largest selection of original mesquite art, sculpture, furniture, turnings, architectural
accents, gift items, ornaments and more. Time: Friday Noon-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday
10am-4pm. Location: Marktplatz, Downtown Fredericksburg, Texas 78624. Region: Texas Hill
Country. For more information, visit www.texasmesquiteassn.org or call 1-866-TEX-FEST (8393378).
October 13 - Dallas - Disney’s THE LION KING workshop. The Dallas Summer Musicals School
of Musical Theatre will once again host a workshop in partnership with Disney’s THE LION KING:
Cast members will teach music and movement from this spectacular show. Local teachers of
African drumming, singing and story-telling will round out this delightful experience. Please call
the DSM School to have your name put on a waiting list. 9:30 to 12:30 at The Dallas Opera
Rehearsal Center, Fair Park at the Fitzhugh overpass. (Please call to request a map) COST: $50
- Credit Card ONLY, you must call DSM School to enroll. Dance and athletic wear, please - NO
hard soled shoes. Please arrive 20 - 30 minutes in advance for check-in purposes. For details
and to register call 214 - 969-7469 (SHOW)
October 13 - Grapevine - STOP, DROP & ROLL CHILI COOK-OFF Support your firefighters!
Come to the FREE Stop, Drop & Roll Chili Cook Off. CASI sanctioned, live music, cold beer,
silent auction and contests (novice chili cooks also welcomed). 2501 Bass Pro Drive. Visit
www.wpifirefightersfund.org for more information.
October 13 - Waco: The Heart of Texas Wine and Food Festival Set in the tranquil and beautiful
outdoor setting of the Art Center Waco, the Heart of Texas Wine and Food Festival is a wine and
food lovers paradise. This event features more than 100 wines for tasting and food from more
than 25 of the finest and most popular restaurants in Central Texas. Event also includes live
music and chef demonstrations. All proceeds from this event benefit the Waco Humane Society.
For more information call 254-754-1454.
October 13, 2007- Grand Prairie: 12 Girls Band PBS Tour at
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie. Heart warming melodies, amazing instrument technique,
compelling stage presence.
October 13-14 - Chappell Hill - CHAPPELL HILL SCARECROW FEST Stroll this historic town to
enjoy over 300 juried vendor booths of home decor, gardening, jewelry, pet accessories, great
food and entertainment. Numerous children’s activities include pumpkin decorating contests.
Come for the “best family fun in the state.” (979) 836-6033. (800) 225-3695.
www.chappellhillmuseum.org.
October 13 - Goliad: Goliad Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much
more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown
Courthouse Square. For more information, call 800-848-8674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday
each month, March - December.
October 13 - Mineral Wells: 28th Annual Crazy Water Festival. Come and tour the Famous Water
Company, Creative Arts Center, Crazy 5K run, blazing bike ride on rails to trails. Arts, crafts, food,
children's games and rides, petting zoo, beer garden, continuous live entertainment, & a street
dance. Time: 9am till dark. Location: Downtown Mineral Wells, US HWY 281 N & US HWY 180 E.
Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 800 252-6989. Held annually, 2nd
Saturday in October.
October 13 - Gainesville: 21st Annual Depot Day. Rededication of the Cooke County Courthouse
made possible through Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. Kids Zone, pony rides,
antique car show, arts and crafts, western town. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location:
Downtown around the Cooke County Courthouse Square in Gainesville. For more information,
call 940-668-4530 or visit www.gainesvilletexas.org. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in October.
October 13-14 - Old Town Spring - PETFEST 2007
Come find the perfect pet for your family and life style! 50+ rescue groups, micro-chipping, lowcost vaccinations, Blessing of the Animals, costume contests, fashion shows and so much more!
For more info, visit www.geocities.com/petfest2007, e-mail PetAttire@aol.com, or call (281) 3539310 or (800) OLD-TOWN.
October 13-14 - Bandera: Annual Quilt Show by The Silver Sage Corral. Features antique quilts
to quilted garments, and auction of special quilts. Time: Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12 Noon4pm. Location: Silver Sage Corral, 803 Buck Creek. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 830-510-4138. Held annually, 2nd week in October.
October 13-14 - Carrollton: Santa Fe Days. Artisans of New Mexico&s Santo Domingo Pueblo will
present Santa Fe Days on the square in Historic Downtown Carrollton. Over 35 artisans will share
their heritage and culture while offering handcrafted pottery and jewelry to sell. A percentage of
the proceeds will benefit their Veterans Center in New Mexico. Come share the festivities, buy
unique handmade items, sample food and observe dancing and drumming. A fun filled family
event. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Old Downtown Carrollton Square is located on I35E at Beltline Road. For more information, call 972-242-6453 or visit www.santafedays.com.
Held annually.
October 13-14 - Houston: Bayou City Art Festival Downtown. This juried festival hosts local &
national artists introducing their newest original artwork in 17 categories. The outdoor gallery with
a festival setting offers the beautiful skyline of downtown and a feast for your senses: artwork;
wine cafes; the Creative Zone for kids and those who still create like kids; Houston restaurants
representing a myriad of cultures; and the Houston Theater District Stage presenting a full
weekend of performing art. Time: 10am-6pm. Cost: $8 adults; FREE for children 12 and under.
Location: City Hall Downtown at Hermann Square and Tranquillity Park. For more information,
call 713-521-0133 or go to www.bayoucityartfestival.com. Held annually, second weekend in
October.
October 13-14 - Katy: 27th Annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival. This festival includes a full-scale
carnival, 3 stages of entertainment, over 300 food and craft booths, photography and rice cooking
contests, parade and pageant. The event draws 50,000 to 60,000 over the weekend. Time:
10am-Midnight on Saturday and Noon to 6pm on Sunday. Location: Historic Downtown Katy. For
more information, call 281-828-1100. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in October.
October 13 - 14 - Bryan-College Station
Big State Festival puts more than 50 country music stars on 5 stages over 2 days. That’s the
simple part. The other stuff is what makes Big State special, like the Barbecue Showdown, Little
State kids area, the great food and drink, and the big open space to play in. Texas World
Speedway; Bryan-College Station, Texas
Benefitting Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
October 13-14 - Houston - 29th ANNUAL FESTA ITALIANA Houston’s Italian Cultural Center
hosts a weekend celebration of Italy with music, homemade food, pasta-eating contests, bocce
ball, vintage Italian car show, grape stomp, children’s events, arts/crafts booths & more. Houston
Farm & Ranch Club, I-10 at Hwy 6. www.HoustonItalianFestival.com.
October 14 - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans
style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering
buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in
person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country.
For more information, call 830-606-1601. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in
February.
October 16 - New Braunfels: Taste of the Town. Enjoy tantalizing tastes from area restaurants.
We will feature the finest fare from area restaurants and incredible live and silent auctions. Time:
6pm - 9pm. Cost: call. Location: 801 West San Antonio St. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 830-620-0939 or visit www.mckennakids.org.
October 16 – 21- Fort Worth: Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
at Bass Performance Hall. Neil Goldberg and Cirque Productions have once again reinvented the
circus with European flair, imaginative theatrics and world-class acrobatics. CIRQUE DREAMS
JUNGLE FANTASY is an all-new adventure that takes audiences soaring into a magical forest
through the air and on stage. An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine bending
contortionists, vine swinging characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life
in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive
choreography, puppeteering and dazzling costumes. CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY is
an exhilarating journey the entire family can experience together. This show is suitable for all
audiences. Ticket Prices range from $25 to $67.
October 17 - Austin GuitarTown Auction Gala and the release of the commemorative Austin
GuitarTown and will represent the culmination of the fantastic year-long public arts project that
has graced the city streets of Austin with ten foot tall Gibson Guitar sculptures and showcase
(regular size) art guitars since November 2006. The VIP event will give guests the opportunity to
bid on the works of art live, online and via phone. The live auction will be hosted by world famous
Juliens Auctions, known around the world for their widely popular entertainment memorablia
auctions (www.juliensauctions.com). Tickets for the red carpet event are $100.00 per person and
will be hosted at GSD&M’s Idea City (828 W. 6th St.). To purchase tickets, please call 888-521
SHOW or visit www.frontgatetickets.com. Proceeds will benefit The Health Alliance for Austin
Musicians (HAAM); The Austin Museum of Art (AMOA); American Youthworks; and the Austin
Children's Museum. For more auction information, please visit www.juliensauctions.com.
October 18-21 - Tyler - Texas Rose Festival
Pay tribute to our national flower—the Rose—at the 74th Annual Texas Rose Festival.
Ceremonial events include the Queen’s Coronation, Rose Show, Queen’s Tea, Rose Parade,
nursery tours, art show, garden tours, Rose Museum, crafts fair, toy show and square dancing.
(903) 597-3130. www.texasrosefestival.com.
October 18-21 - Beeville - 35th Annual Western Week Celebration This event kicks off with the
Taste of Bee County and continue through the weekend. Family and friends will enjoy the exciting
2 day Lester Meier Rodeo, the huge carnival, a petting zoo, and plenty of food and drink booths.
Wine and Art will be served and showcased in the Auditorium. Live music all weekend. Tejano
music will be played in the pavilion area on Friday. A Texas Country Style concert will take place
on Saturday night. Come join us on Sunday and show your talent with our Karaoke Contest.
Time: Thursday 6pm, Friday 6pm - 12am, Saturday 12pm - 1am, Sunday 12pm - 5pm. Cost: $2
per person or $ 5 presale wristband gets you in all weekend. Location: Bee County Exposition
Center, 214 S. FM 351. Region: South Texas Plains. For more information, call 361-358-3267 or
visit www.westernweek.org. Held annually, 3rd weekend in October.
October 18-21 - Frisco: Outback Champions Tennis Series. Stanford Championships is part of
The Outback Champions Series. It is an 8-man round-robin Champions tennis tournament
featuring the world's finest collection of Champions over the age of 30. Players competing for the
$50,000 first place prize include 7-time Grand Slam Champion John McEnroe, 4-time Grand
Slam Champion Jim Courier and 7-time Grand Slam Champion Mats Wilander. Matches begin
Thursday, Oct 18th and continue through to the finals on Sunday, Oct 21st. Time: call. Cost: call.
Location: Dr. Pepper Starcenter. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 214GoStars or visit www.visitfrisco.com/calendar_events.
October 18-21, 2007 - Mission: 12th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival. You are cordially invited to
experience nature at it best. You will enjoy expertly guided field trips; learn about butterflies from
internationally-renowned speakers, a butterfly/nature expo, a South Texas BBQ Dinner, and
much more. Location: Mission Park and Recreation Department, 721 N Bryan Rd. Region: South
Texas Plains. For more information, call 1-800-580-2700 or log on to www.texasbutterfly.com.
Held annually, 3rd weekend in October.
October 18-21 - South Padre Island: Sandcastle Days. International Sand Sculpture Competition.
Masters of The Future FREE Sandcastle lessons Oct. 13-20. Amateur competition for all ages
and groups. Music, arts and crafts, etc. Time: varies. Cost: Free. Location: Sheraton Beach Hotel,
South Padre Island, TX. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE or visit
www.sandcastledays.com. Held annually.
October 19-20 - Madisonville: Texas Mushroom Festival. Culinary and wine tasting event of the
region. Cooking demonstrations by Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. Vendors, auto showcase,
photography contest, queen competition, Baby Bella photography competition, cooking
demonstration, and wine tasting. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: $10 for wine tasting/cooking
demonstrations. Location: 209 N. Madison. For more information, call 936-349-0742 or visit
www.texasmushroomfestival.com.
October 19-20 - Brenham - BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM OKTOBERFEST Friday evening
dinner and dance with admission fee. Food available. Saturday includes cultural activities, crafts,
entertainment, car show, and games for children. Free admission. For details, visit
www.brenhamheritagemuseum.org, or call 1-888-BRENHAM.
October 19-21 & 26-28 - Rusk - All Aboard for Thomas & Friends at Rusk Texas State Railroad
Classic storybook engine chugs into
October 19-21- Corpus Christi - Texas Jazz Festival
World-class jazz festival featuring jazz artists from across the U. S. Over 50 bands on 3 stages
over 3 days. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Park. For more information, call 361-808-9515.
October 19-21 - Boerne - Festival of Arts and Music. The Cibolo Arts Council's flagship event is
produced in association with the Boerne Area Artists Association. Experience a superior
collection of fine artists and musicians in an exclusive and historic setting, the magnificent Ye
Kendall Inn. Time:. Cost:. Location: Main Plaza and Ye Kendall Inn. Region: Texas Hill Country.
For more information, call or visit www.ciboloarts.org. Held Annually, 3rd Weekend in October.
October 19-21 - San Antonio - 47th Annual St. Sophia Greek FUNstival. A three day Greek
cultural experience. through our music, dance, wine and food. Relax and enjoy a cup of authentic
Greek coffee with a delectable Greek pastry. Time: Fri: 6-11pm, Sat: Noon-11, Sun: Noon-7pm.
Cost: $3. Location: 2504 N. St. Mary's Street 78212. Region: South Texas Plains. For more
information, call 210 735-5051. Held annually, 3rd weekend in October.
October 20 - Cleburne - Native American Indian Pow Wow. A celebration of the intertribal culture
of the American Indian in Johnson County. Gourd dancing, social dancing, music, contests,
crafts, and wonderful food. Time: 10am-9:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Cleburne High School
1501 W. Harlin. For more information, call 817-645-2455 or visit www.cleburnechamber.com.
October 20 - Grapevine: 10th Annual Butterfly Flutterby. Calling all kids - come to Grapevine to
celebrate the migration of the Monarch Butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Grapevine is on their
path. This fun-for-the-whole-family event includes releases of butterflies and a Gossamer Parade.
New this year, join the fun at the Historic Cotton Belt Railroad District, 701 South Main Street,
you'll enjoy butterfly exhibits, gardening seminars and all sorts of interactive butterfly arts and
crafts and entertainment. The Parade will line up at 9:30am at Liberty Park (corner of East Wall
and Main Street) and proceed down Main Street to the Cotton Belt Railroad District. Time: 10am2pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Cotton Belt Railroad District, 701 South Main St. in Historic
Downtown Grapevine. For more information, call 817-410-3185 or visit
www.grapevinetexasusa.com. Held annually in October.
Oct 20-21 - New Braunfels - OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS
Shop the exceptional handmade quality of sculptors, potters, jewelers, unique craftsman &
specialty Texas-made foods, while enjoying live entertainment and 25 specialty stores &
restaurants. Historic Old Gruene. www.GrueneMarketDays.com. (830) 832-1721.
October 20 - Abilene: 5th Annual Erinshire Folk Festival. Come and experience an Abilene
tradition. Musicians from all over the Abilene area (and some outside) come together for one
magical night of acoustic music under the stars. Music all day long. Bring quilts, picnics, coolers.
Food vendors available. Tickets available at Aartvark Music, Allied Parcel & Post on Judge Ely,
and Caldwell Music. Time: noon to midnight. Cost: $10 per person. Location: Erinshire Gardens,
435 College Drive at Cedar Crest. For more information, call 325-677-8420, Bobby Deegan or
visit www.erinshire.com. Held annually in October.
October 20-21 - Canyon Lake - 12th ANNUAL MOVING WATERS POW WOW AT CANYON
LAKE American Indian dancers, musicians, story-tellers, artists, crafts and food vendors.
Community Resource & Recreation Center of Canyon Lake. 11am-late. www.rioraft.com. 1-877RIO-RAFT.
October 20-21 - Grapevine: 5th Annual Canton in the City Holiday Gift Show. A home, garden,
decorating, and craft indoor showcase. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Adults $4, HS Students $1,
Children to age 11 admitted free. Parking is free. Canton in the City donates a portion of the
proceeds from evey show to any non-profit organization that enrolls Location: Grapevine
Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. For more information, call
972-471-0601, visit www.CantonintheCity.com, or Email CantonintheCity@hotmail.com. Held
annually in October and November.
October 20-21 - Granbury: Harvest Moon Festival. Two-day festival features over 100 arts & craft
vendors and food booths. Held 3rd weekend in October on the Historic Downtown Square.
Children's contest and free hayride. Also Antique Engine and Tractor Show. Time: 9am-5pm.
Saturday, noon to 5pm. Sunday. Cost: Free. Location: 122 N. Crockett. For more information, call
817-573-5299. Held annually, 3rd weekend in October.
October 20-21 - Del Rio: Fiesta de Amistad Parade and Arts & Crafts Fair. Fiesta de Amistad is
celebrated annually with an International parade that starts in one country and ends in another.
Along with the parade is the annual arts & crafts fair that features out of town and in town artist
along with food booths and entertainment. Time: 10am Parade; 10am-6pm Arts & Crafts Fair.
Cost: call. Location: Downtown Del Rio. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information,
call 830-775-3551. Held annually, 3rd weekend in October.
October 25 - November 3 - Amarillo: US Team Penning Association World Finals. For more
information see the Team Penning Association website at www.teampenning.org. Time: all day.
Cost: free. Location: Amarillo National Center Tri-State Fairgrounds 10th and Grand Street. For
more information, call 817-378-8082. Held annually, last week of October.
October 26-28 - Kerrville - KERR COUNTY FAIR
Exhibits, petting zoo, cook-off, bull riding, dance, carnival & midway, children’s activities, stage
entertainment, vendors, food & beverages, something for everyone! Hwy. 27 East in Kerrville.
www.kerrcountyfair.com. (830) 257-6833.
October 26-27 - Paris: Festival of Pumpkins. Everything Pumpkin, fall and fun! Lighting of the
Tower of Pumpkins and a music festival Friday night. Saturday includes BBQ cook-off, music,
food, shopping, crafts, and every kind of pumpkin related game that exists. Join us for a Coca
Cola Family Fest, Iron Kids Sports Park, Kimberly Clark Diaper Derby and much, much, more.
Time: 6pm-11pm and 8am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Historic Downtown. For more information,
call 1-800-PARISTX. Held annually, last weekend in October.
October 26-27 - Beaumont: 3rd Annual Beaumont Rockin' Blues Festival. An extravaganza of
Blues music, cultural experience and family fun will mingle together on the banks of Riverfront
Park. Visit Beaumont for a cultural experience your soul will never forget. Time: Call. Cost: Call.
Location: Riverfront Park, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, TX. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000.
For more information, call (409) 896-5555 or visit. Held annually, Halloween Weekend.
October 26-28 - Kountze: Hardin County Cajun Country Music Festival. Features a dozen Cajun
and Texas Country bands, Motorcycle Rally, Antique Car Show, Gumbo Cook-off, Paul Bunyan
Lumberjack Show as seen on ESPN, Art and Photography Contest, Washer Tournament,
Carnival, Arts & Crafts and Food vendors, and much more. Time: Fri: 4pm-12am, Sat: 10am12am, Sun: 10am-3pm. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Location: Roy Brown
Entertainment Ranch, 231 Old FM 418, Kountze, TX 77625. For more information, call 409-6739803 or visit www.hcccmusicfest.com. Held annually, last weekend in October.
October 27 - Elgin - 20th HOGEYE FESTIVAL
Texas’ biggest small-town block party. “The Sausage Capital of Texas” presents live music,
handmade arts & crafts, hog-calling, car show, kid’s activities, BBQ Pork Cook-off, royal
coronation and more! Historic Downtown. Booths: $100-$125; Food $200-$225; Kids $85-$95. No
refunds; no resale items. 10am- 6pm. On Hwy. 290, just 19 miles east of Austin. (512) 285-5721,
ext 17. www.elgintx.com.a station near you. Enjoy a 15 minute ride with Thomas, meet Sir
Topham Hatt, enjoy storytelling, live music and much more.
October 27 - Canyon Lake: Elf Tabatha Mystery Poker Run. Starts at 'The Dam Red Barn' below
Canyon Lake Dam. Registration includes poker run, event button, meal and door prizes. Day
registration at 8am / last bike (vehicle) out at 9am. $1000 possible prizes to win. Costume
contest. 50/50 drawing. This events in conjunction with Elf Tabatha's Fright 5K Run Walk n' Roll,
which is open to everyone of all ages. All proceeds benefit Elf Tabatha 'Helping Children in Need'.
Time: 8am-4pm. Cost: $25 per rider / $10 extra meals. Location: Access Rd. -- just below the
Canyon Lake Dam. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 210-842-3828. Held
annually, last Saturday in October.
October 27 - Fredericksburg: Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest. Fine wines, Texas foods.
Gourmet chefs demonstrating culinary techniques using Texas foods and wines. Games and
auction. Texas-made arts and crafts. Time: 12 Noon-7 PM. Cost: Adults $20, under 21 $5.
Location: Marktplatz, 100 block of East Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more
information, call 830-997-8515 or visit www.fbgfoodandwinefest.com. Held annually, third
weekend in October.
October 27-28 - Gruene: 15th Annual Texas Clay Festival. Respected potters and sculptors from
around Texas display and sell their wares and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on
activities are available for children. Location: 1601 Hunter Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. For
more information, call Dee or Terry Buck at 830-629-7975. Held annually.
October 27-28 - Richmond: Texian Market Days. Whether you are a new Texan, visitor to our
great state, or your Lone Star lineage is as old as the hills, you're sure to find a rousing good time
as we celebrate more than 160 years of Texas' unique heritage & culture. Visitors will enjoy the
sights, sounds & tastes of Texas past and present. Hundreds of volunteer re-enactors will bring
the chapters of Texas' history alive with innovative & hands-on programs. Arts & crafts vendors
will share their wares, and food vendors will tempt you with a range of menu items. In addition,
families will enjoy children's activities and family-friendly live entertainment is scheduled
throughout the day, both days. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children (5 to 15). Location:
10215 FM 762, Richmond TX. For more information, call 281-343-0218 or 281-545-9212, or visit
www.georgeranch.org/annual-events/tmd.
October 27-28 - Washington - Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site: Smithing in Texas.
Members of the Houston Area Blacksmiths Assoc. and other smiths from around Texas will meet
at Barrington to demonstrate this vanishing art. The art and utility of blacksmiths helped to build
the fledging State of Texas. Learn the process and gain an appreciation for artists of the past and
present. Time: 10am-4:30pm Sat., 11am-4:30pm Sun. Cost: Adults $4, Children 12 and under $2.
Location: Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site, 12300 Park Road 12, Washington, TX.
For more information, call 936-878-2213 or visit www.bithplaceoftexas.com.
October 28 - Jefferson - 15th Annual Taste of Jefferson. Dine as never before on Austin Street in
historic Jefferson,Texas as the street becomes East Texas' largest restaurant during the Taste of
Jefferson. Local restaurants, cafe owners and bed & breakfasts turn out samples of their finest
foods for this mouthwatering event. Time: 11am-2pm. Cost: $10. Location: Austin Street. For
more information, call (903) 665-2672 or visit www.jefferson-texas.com. Held annually
October 28 - Houston: Boo Bash for Kidz at Traders Village. An afternoon of great Halloween fun
for kids. Live entertainment, Haunted Hallway spook house, Kidz Play Zone and more. Time:
10am-4pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge,
Houston, TX 77041. For more information, call 281-890-5500.
October 31 - November 3 - Terlingua
Terlingua International Chili Championship - The ultimate celebration and of chili and the
granddaddy of all chili cookoffs
September 2007
(August 30) thru September 2 Belton: Central Texas State Fair. Featuring a carnival, commercial
vendors, food booths, professional bull riding, livestock shows, hypnotist, sidewalk comedy
shows, live music on outdoor stage, and more. Something fun for everyone. Time: Call. Cost: $2
adults, $1 kids. Location: 301 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513. Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 254-933-5353 or visit www.centraltexasstatefair.com. Labor day
weekend.
(August 31) thru September 2 - Freeport: Summertime Blues Festival. Cool blues to end a long,
hot summer. This family-oriented event features live music, biker games, biker run, triathlon, kids'
area, stunt shows, great food, vendors, artwork, fireworks and more. Come out and enjoy
Freeport's small-town hospitality. Time: 6pm -11pm. Cost: Free. Location: 200 W. Park Ave.
Freeport, TX 77541. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-233-3526
or visit www.freeportmainstreet.com. Labor Day weekend.
(August 31) thru September 2 - Bandera: Celebrate Bandera. Held in downtown Bandera to
honor Bandera's cowboy and western heritage. Features a dance, longhorn cattle drive, parades,
food & entertainment, arts & crafts, reenactments, rodeos, celebrity concert, and cowboy church.
Location: Multiple locations within Bandera, TX. Average attendance: 10,000 - 15,000. For more
information, call 830-796-4447 or visit www.celebratebandera.com. Labor Day Weekend.
(August 31) thru September 2 - South Padre Island:
Ruff Rider Regatta. Around the Island catamaran race.
Register 5-8pm at Louies Backyard. Race Day start at 'Flats' north of Convention Centre.
Location: Louies Backyard. For more information, call 956-761-2373 or visit www.ruffrider.net.
Labor Day Weekend.
(July 21) thru September 8 Columbus: Texas Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit. National juried
watercolor exhibit. Time: Wed-Sat, 10am - 2pm. Cost: Donations Accepted. Location: 1014
Milam, Columbus, Texas. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-7328385 or visit www.columbustexas.org.
(June 23) thru September 16 Canyon: Training The World To Travel West: Paintings Of The
Southwest From The Burlington Northern. Between 1903 and 1933, the Atchison, Topeka, and
Santa Fe Railway purchased over 600 paintings from artists across the United States to use to
promote the railway. This was arguably the first major corporate collection of American art. Artists
represented in the 50-painting exhibition are Gunnar Widforss, Ila McAfee, Warren E. Rollins,
Elmer Wachtel, and Louis Akin. Time: Regular Museum Hours. Cost: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3
children 4-12. Location: 2503 4th Avenue. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more
information, call 806-651-2244 or visit www.panhandleplains.org.
(August 30) thru September 16 - Odessa: The Southwest Shakespeare Festival. In September
The Globe is alive and kickin'. Fast-growing annual festival featuring plays based on the works of
William Shakespeare, performed at The Globe Theatre, modeled after Shakespeare's original
Globe Theatre in England. Time: Call for performance schedule. Cost: Admission charged.
Location: The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Region: Texas Big Bend Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-580-3177.
September 1 Brady: World Championship Barbeque Goat Cook-Off & Arts & Crafts Fair. There
will be the Goat Cook-Off as well as the Arts & Crafts Fair, Food Vendors, and Game Vendors.
The event will be followed by a street dance held on the town square featuring Aarron Watson.
Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: none. Location: Richards Park on Memory Lane. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information please contact the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of
Commerce at 325-597-3491 or email at dpcofc@hotmail.com. Labor Day Weekend.
September 1 - Hamilton - 36th HAMILTON COUNTY DOVE FESTIVAL Come celebrate the
Labor Day Weekend on the Square! Festivities include rodeo events Friday & Saturday at Circle
T Arena, parade, softball tournament, 5K run, car show, arts & crafts, pet show, pageant, quilt
show, church relays, food, kids events and live music. Free Admission. (254) 386-3216.
September 1 - Rockdale - QUARTERLY MARKET DAY Entertainment all through town on the
first Saturday of March, June, September, December. Booths located all through town on Hwy 79.
Antiques, arts/crafts, jewelry, glassware, wind-chimes, art and much more! Call Rockdale
Chamber of Commerce for information: (512) 446-2030.
September 1- Lewisville - Western Day. Bring your family to this western-based event, designed
to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Everyone will enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors,
gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, dachshund races, pet parade, car and motorcycle show,
business expo, a restaurant tasting area, and three nights of the annual Labor Day Rodeo. This
all day event will keep you, your family, friends and visitors entertained while enjoying the
reminiscing of the Old West. Time: 10am - 8pm. Cost: Free. Location: Old Town Lewisville on
Main Street (between Cowan and Mill). Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call (972) 219-3401 or visit www.visitlewisville.com. Labor Day weekend.
September 1 - Fredericksburg: 5th Annual Jelly Jamboree. Celebrating 10 years of introducing
the Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce. Recipe Contest for best new use. Music, Art and
Crafts, poetry reading on the grounds of Fischer & Wieser's das Peachhaus. Time: 10am-8pm.
Cost: Free. Location: 1406 South US Hwy 87. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-997-7194 ext. 230 or visit www.jelly.com. Labor Day Weekend.
September 1 Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with
antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is
blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time:
9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Held monthly, 1st Saturday.
September 1 - Nacogdoches: Americana Music Festival. The crossroads of American roots music
will meet the brick streets of the oldest town in Texas in downtown Nacogdoches. It is a
celebration of the various genres of music that are indigenous to the United States, including
country, bluegrass, jazz, gospel and rock. Local, regional and nationally known acts will perform
on two stages throughout the day. Aside from the musical performances, the Americana Festival
also offers a juried art show, an art car display, music workshops and children's activities. Time:
11am-11pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Festival Plaza, 507 S. Pecan. Region: Texas Piney Woods.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-OLDEST-TOWN. Labor Day
Weekend.
September 1 - South Padre Island: Labor Day Fireworks. South Padre Island lights up the sky
with this annual fireworks display. Time: 9:15pm. Location: Bayside between Marlin & Red
Snapper Streets. For more information, call 956-761-2373. Saturday of Labor Day Weekend.
September 1-2 Columbus: Colorado River 100 Canoe Marathon. Finish the final leg of a 100 mile
marathon canoe race and adventure challenge here in Columbus. Upon completion of the
Colorado River 100, paddlers will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have completed one
of the most difficult endurance events in Texas. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 804 Robson
Columbus, TX 78934. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-7328385 or visit www.columbustexas.org.
September 1-2 - Old Town Spring: World War II Exhibit. Exhibits located all around the town to
include historical vehicles, weapons, uniforms and other memorabilia. Cost: Parking - $3.
Location: 403 Main Street, Spring TX 77373. Average Attendance: Under 50,000. For more
information, call 888-U-STOP-IN.
September 1-2 - Uvalde - 11th Annual Palomino Fest. Family festival with LIVE Tejano, Mariachi
and Country music. Charro "Charreada" Rodeo, Mariachi Campanas de America, Los Palominos
and more. Comedy Hypnotist, Great American Duck Races, lots of activities for the kids. Benefits
Southwest Texas Junior College Scholarship Fund. Time: 2pm-12 midnight. Cost: $10, Kids 10 &
under FREE. Location: Uvalde County Fairgrounds, Hwy 90 West. Region: South Texas Plains.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-591-7351 or visit
www.palominofest.com. Labor Day Weekend.
September 1-2 - West - WESTFEST Labor Day weekend festivities with Czech foods, music,
international entertainment, dancing, pastries, costumes, arts and crafts, horseshoe tournament,
Polka Mass, races, sports, children’s area & kolache baking contest at Rodeo & Fair Grounds. In
its 29th year! www.westfest.com. (254) 826-5058.
September 1 - 4 - El Paso - Fiesta de las Flores - Mexican-American music festival and carnival
with local mariachi bands, folklorico dancers, and trios.
September 2 - Cedar Park - Splash Jam. Enjoy pool-side music, swimming, games and more.
HEB is sponsoring free watermelon and a fireworks display, followed by Time Warner Cable's
presentation of Shrek the Third in the park. Time: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Cost: Regular admission
cost for Pool. Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-401-5500 or visit
www.cedarparktx.us.
September 2 - Fort Worth - Red Dirt Roundup - Cross Canadian event with an incredible line-up
including The Black Crowes will be the special guests. Gary Allan, Stoney LaRue, No Justice,
Wade Bowen, Son Volt and Darren Kozelsky
September 3 - Elm Mott - LABOR DAY WEEKEND SORGHUM HARVEST AT BRAZOS DE
DIOS The Homestead at Brazos de Dios hosts a sweet sorghum harvest celebration with
Homestead
September 6 - 9 - Lubbock - The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration - Authentic
cowboy poetry, old live cowboy music, storytelling, 200 exhibit spaces include makers of boots,
saddles, hats, etc.; plus 80 cowboy poets, 75 musical acts, 30 storytellers, 30 panelists, 15 paper
presenters, 35 chuckwagons, western artists
September 7 - Brackettville: Alamo Village Labor Day Fun. Cowboy Horse Racing down the front
street of Alamo Village. Western Speciality Acts, Music, Gunfights, BBQ, Children's games, Foot
races. Shops, Museums. Great Western Entertainment. Time: 9-5. Cost: $10.75 adults, 6-11
children, 5 and under Free. Location: FM 674, 7 miles north of Brackettville. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-563-2580 or visit www.alamovillage.com and
www.alamovillagetoday.5u.com. Held annually on Labor Day, 1st Monday of September.
September 7 - Bryan - First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic
Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours
and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free.
Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216
N. Bryan Ave. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or
visit www.downtownbryan.com. Held on the first Friday of every month.
September 7-9 - Sherman
CELEBRATE THE ARTS! Follow the yellow brick road to Sherman, Texas to celebrate ART in
September. See “The Wizard of Oz” on stage Sept 7-9, and enjoy art shows, concerts, crafts
sales, food, fun and more on Sept 14-15. 1-888-893-1188 or www.shermantx.org.
September 7-9 - Midland
SEPTEMBERFEST Museum of the South-west presents its 38th annual art and music
celebration with a premier juried art show with great prize money & $1,000 “Best in Show”. Also
enjoy entertainment, children’s hands-on Kinderfest activity area, festival foods, and games on
the museum’s grounds at 1705 W. Missouri. (432) 683-2882.
September 7-9 - Grand Prairie
45th ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPION-SHIP INDIAN POW WOW Hundreds of Native American
Indians from across the nation compete in eleven dance categories. Also enjoy Native American
foods, a giant arts/crafts show, teepee display and heritage costumes. Traders
September 7 - 15 - Abilene
West Texas Fair and Rodeo - A music festival, rodeo, songwriting contests, and regional Fair.
Past performers included: Ann Rimes, Crawfish, Rita Patton, Tickled Pink, Texas the band, Mark
Alan Threadgill, and Chris Chitsey
September 7-15 Odessa: Permian Basin Fair & Exposition. The Permian Basin's largest annual
event. Nine fun-filled days feature live entertainment, a livestock show, great food, a petting zoo,
a carnival, arts & crafts and much more. Time: Fri 5pm - midnight, Sat 10am - midnight, Sun
10am-10pm, Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm. Cost: Adults $6, Seniors & Children (12 & under) $4.
Location: 42nd St. & Andrews Hwy. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 1-877-550-3232. weekend following Labor Day.
September 8 - Brenham
BRENHAM FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Outdoor exhibits in historic downtown Brenham on the
square. Juried work of talented Texas artists from the region and state. Live music, great food
and other activities. Brenham Fine Arts League’s second Fine Arts Festival celebration. Call (979)
865-8979, or visit www.brenhamfineartgallery.com.
September 8 Hillsboro: Go Texan/Cotton Pickin' Fair. Activities on Friday include a concert at
8pm featuring the Quebe Sisters Band, performing a refreshing blend of western swing, hot jazz
& swing standards, western, vintage country and traditional Texas style fiddle tunes. On Saturday
beginning at 8am, activities include a one-mile and 5K run, followed by a BBQ cook-off, arts &
crafts booths, food vendors and entertainment. Time: Call. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown
Hillsboro Courthouse Square. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1800-HILLSBORO or visit www.hillsborochamber.org. 2nd weekend in September.
September 8 - Flatonia
Flatonia Market Days. Antiques, produce, arts & crafts, canned goods, household items, toys,
jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have sidewalk sales and/or special prices. The E.
A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Cost: free. Location: 208 E. North
Main. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. 2nd Saturday
in March, April, September, and October.
September 8 - Caldwell
23rd ANNUAL KOLACHE FESTIVAL Showcasing Czech culture & talent, kolache baking contest,
300 arts & crafts booths, polka bands, kid’s events, antique tractors, quilt show, softball
tournament, 5K Run/Walk, street rod & classic car show. Downtown Square. 9am-5pm.
www.burlesoncountytx.com. Email: info@burlesoncountytx.com. (979) 567-3218.
September 8 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods
on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Downtown Square. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512868-8675. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December.
September 8 - Goliad: Goliad Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much
more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown
Courthouse Square. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-8488674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday each month, March - December.
September 8 - Denton
ARTS, ANTIQUES & AUTOS EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday on Denton’s historic downtown square,
110 W. Hickory St. FREE admission. Classic/hot rod/custom car show, juried art & craft show,
antique “Attic Treasure” and sports memorabilia appraisals, special Kid Zone, and festival foods
make this event fun for the entire family. 10am to 4pm. Call (940) 349-8529, or visit
www.dentonmainstreet.org.
September 8-9 - Gruene
4th Annual Texas Metal Arts - A Festival at Gruene. There will be demonstrations and exhibitions
of 25 metal artists with work ranging from fine jewelry to blacksmithing, in Gruene Historic District.
Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: 1601 Hunter Road. For more information, call Zeke &
Marty at 903-852-3311 or go to www.texasmetalarts.com.
September 8-9 - Texarkana
QUADRANGLE FESTIVAL The best in jazz, rock, country, gospel and traditional music on three
stages in downtown on State Line Avenue. Over 100 artists & craftsmen, food, children’s
activities, 5K bi-state road race & evening street dance/concert featuring a regional favorite! In its
26th year! (903) 793-4831. www.texarkanamuseums.org. texarkanamuseums@cableone.net.
September 8-9 - Houston
Pickin' & Peddlin' Bluegrass Festival at Traders Village. Some of the best Bluegrass bands in
Texas converge on Traders Village in NW Houston each September for two days of pickin' and
grinnin' beneath the 2.5-acre Blue Expo. Music begins at 10am both days at the Carmax Concert
Stage. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders Village, 7979 N.
Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041. For more information, call 281-890-5500. second weekend in
September.
September 8-9 - Houston
Bayou Bend Ranch Rodeo. A Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) sanctioned event pitting Texas' finest working ranch hands from a number of the historic ranches from across the
state. Each team will be comprised of 4-6 cowboys competing in Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Cow
Milking, Team Penning and Team Branding. Come help us "open the chutes" on Houston's
newest, western heritage celebration! Time: Sat: 8am-11pm, Sun: 12pm-6pm. Cost: $14/day or
$20 wknd pass; Children 11 & under free. Location: All events held at Houston Farm & Ranch
Club in West Houston. One Abercrombie Drive (Hwy 6 near I-10) Houston, TX 77084. More
information and tickets available at www.hfrc.org, or call 281-463-6650. 2nd weekend in
September.
September 8 - 15 - Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Fall Festival - Stew cook-off, games, gospel music, contests, domino
tournament, a carnival, street dance, arts and crafts, antique tractor pull, and a Starnite concert
September 9 - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New
Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouthwatering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-6295077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Recurring: Held monthly,
2nd Sunday, starting in February.
September 11 - Johnson City: Patriot Day. A candlelight ceremony commemorating the tragic
events of 9-11, 2001, held on the front patio of the national historical park Visitor Center.
Remarks from park staff and community leaders and a musical tribute, followed by refreshments.
Lest we forget. Time: 8pm. Cost: free. Location: Park Visitor Center, Ladybird Lane and Avenue
G. For more information, call (830) 868-7128, ext. 244.
September 12 - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured
artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches
and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each
month.
September 13 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants,
shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month.
September 13-15 - Study Butte: Big Bend Nature Festival. This year's Festival will feature four
days of jeep tours, nature hikes, evening socials, and afternoon lectures about bird, bugs, plants,
mammals, geology, paleontology, and reptiles. Sponsored by the Big Bend Chamber of
Commerce. Time: 9am daily. Cost: $85. Location: Big Bend Motor Inn at the intersection of Hwy.
118 & FM 170 in Study Butte. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 432-371-2427 or visit www.visitbigbend.com/bbnf.
September 13-16 Columbus: Colorado County Fair. Live music featuring nationally known artists,
parades, pageants, livestock, food, art & photography, BBQ, baked goods, carnival rides &
games, rodeo and so much more. Time: Varies. Cost: Varies. Location: 602 Walnut. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-9266 or visit
www.coloradocountyfair.org. 2nd weekend in September.
September13-16 - Grapevine
GrapeFest - GrapevineTexas' largest wine festival, a celebration of Texas wines and grape
growing with events such as the Texas Wine Tribute, People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic,
GrapeFest tennis classic, GrapeGames for children, a quality arts and crafts show, four days of
nonstop live entertainment and much more.
Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award
winning Texas wines at this annual event offering four full days of fun. Visit Grapevine's
winery/tasting rooms via complimentary shuttle vans. The international wine area will feature
wines from many countries. Listen to live music on stages located throughout historic Main Street.
Get "into" the action at the competitive GrapeStomp, where you and your partner could win the
coveted Purple Foot award. Uncork the fun at GrapeFest! Time: Thursday: 11am-10:30pm (free),
Friday: 10am-5pm (free), Friday: 6pm-11:30pm, Saturday: 10am-11:30pm, Sunday: 11am-6pm.
Admission Cost: General Daily $6, Seniors & Students $3, Daily Admission Family rate $15,
Weekend Pass, $10, Souvenir Weekend Pass, $15. Location: Main Street, Downtown Historic
Grapevine. For more information, call 817-410-3185
Sept 14-15 - Sherman
CELEBRATE THE ARTS! Follow the yellow brick road to Sherman, Texas to celebrate ART in
September. See “The Wizard of Oz” on stage Sept 7-9, and enjoy art shows, concerts, crafts
sales, food, fun and more on Sept 14-15. 1-888-893-1188 or www.shermantx.org.
September 14 - 16 - Austin
Austin City Limits Festival - Three day, eight states, and 130 bands some of which include: Bob
Dylan, Robert Earl Keen, Bjork, Steve Earle, Ziggy Marley, and more
September 14-22 - Amarillo
Tri-State Fair. Midway, rides, games, food booths, concerts, free shows, animal exhibits, a rodeo
and more. Location: Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds 10th and Grand Street. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 806-376-7767. third week in September.
September 14-15 - Seguin: Roundup Cowboy Gathering. Roundup is a cultural event and
celebration of the American cowboy, hosted by Red Steagall, Official Poet Laureate of Texas.
This year's Roundup includes a Chuckwagon cookoff, western trade show, cowboy music, horse
training clinic, ranch horse match races, western swing dance, campfire concert, plus plenty of
activities for children including a little wrangler rodeo. Time: Friday 6pm-12 Midnight, Saturday
8:30am-5:30pm, Chuckwagon 6pm-12 Midnight. Cost: Friday Campfire $10 pp, Friday Western
Swing Dance $10 pp; Saturday Cowboy Breakfast $5 pp, Saturday Daytime Activities $10 per
adult; Saturday Chuckwagon meal $10 pp, Saturday Chuckwagon Party $100 pp - purchased in
advance only. Location: Diamond F Arena & Expo Center located on FM 2438, one mile south of
IH 10 (exit 617). Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-401-7375 or
visit roundupcowboygathering.com. Held annually in September.
September 14-16 - Anahuac: Texas GATORFEST. A weekend of family fun, food and
entertainment awaits one and all at historic Fort Anahuac Park. Texas GATORFEST is truly the
most unique festival in the state, combining the alligator and family fun for a good old Texas twostepping good time. Witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, take an airboat ride or a river
boat tour, enjoy three stages of entertainment, Texas Artisans, merchants and the scenic
waterfront beer garden. Take a whirl on the adult carnival rides and treat the kids to the kiddie
rides, pony rides and petting zoo. On Saturday and Sunday, witness the Great Texas Alligator
Roundup and visit the Alligator Education Tent to get an up close and personal view of live
gators, which outnumber Chambers County citizens by almost 3 to 1. Time: Friday 6pm until 12
midnight. Saturday, 10am until 12 midnight. Sunday 12 noon until 6pm. Cost: $10/Adult -
$5/Students 18 & under & Seniors 65 & over - Under 5 Free - Parking Free. Location: Historic
Fort Anahuac Park. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call the "Gator
Hotline" at 409/267-4190 or visit the official website at www.texasgatorfest.com. weekend
following the opening of alligator season in Texas on September 10.
September 14-16 - Brownwood: Annual Brownwood Reunion Celebration. Mayor Massey
officially invites you to come celebrate our version of Mayberry, Brownwood, Texas with us.
Dance under the stars, meet some new and old friends, enter friendly competitions, stroll down
the avenue, and eat everything from festival favorites to great down home cooking. We will fill 20
city blocks with surprises, attractions, friends, great cooking, crafters, parades, bull rides, web fan
cams, Apache helicopters, good times and so much more. We would love to have you. Time:
Friday 5pm-12pm, Saturday 10am-12pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Admission to festival grounds is
FREE. Admissions to nightly concerts range from $10-$30. Location: 600 E. Depot Brownwood
Texas 76801. Average attendance: 20,000-30,000. For more information, call 325-641-1182 or
324-998-INFO or visit www.BrownwoodTX.com. third Weekend in September.
September 15 - Celina: 28th Annual Lynn Stambaugh Fun Day. A long running community event
in a family friendly, traditional small town on our historic downtown square. A Fun Run and a
pancake breakfast kick off the day followed by performances on the main stage by local groups
and organizations as well as seasoned musicians. Kid's area, arts & crafts, rides, contests and
food. The day ends with a outside movie showing. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: free. Location: Celina
Historic Downtown Square, 45 minutes north of Dallas on 289 (Preston Road). Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-382-3600 or visit
www.celinachamber.org.
September 15 - Springtown: 23rd ANNUAL WILD WEST FESTIVAL On the Square, 8am-5pm.
Arts & crafts, parade 10am, information displays and freebies, live entertainment, food & drinks,
mock jail, stagecoach rides, kid’s games & activities, petting zoo, pony rides, and BBQ cook-off.
Booths: $25-$35 + $5 elec. (set-up 7am). Food vendors should call for info. (817) 220-7828 or
www.wildwestfestival.org.
September 15 - Dallas: Art Dealers Association Gallery Walk. The Dallas Art Dealers Association
(DADA) will present its annual Gallery Walk at 35 of its member galleries throughout the Dallas
area. This free event (except for at the Nasher Sculpture Center) provides art lovers an
opportunity to socialize and roam (in a car) from gallery to gallery all in one day. Time: 2-8 p.m.
Cost: Free. Location: multiple locations. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 214-943-1099 or visit www.dallasartdealers.org. 3rd weekend in September and
3rd weekend in April.
September 15 - Flatonia: Fall Market Day & Citywide Garage Sale. Antiques, produce, arts &
crafts, canned goods, household item, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have
sidewalk sales and/or special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30am &
4:30pm. Cost: none. Location: North Main Street. For more information, call 361-865-3920. third
Saturday in September.
September 15 - Greenville: Rally Round Greenville. Fun for the whole family with live
entertainment, kids activities, pony rides, food vendors, crafts, antique cars, bike races, and Mini
Grand Prix. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown on the Square. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-455-1510 or visit
tourism@greenvillechamber.com. 3rd Saturday in September.
September 15 - Richmond: Fiestas Patrias. Celebrate two Mexican national holidays! "Diez Y
Seis de Septiembre" commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain in 1825, & Cinco de
Mayo celebrates Mexico's freedom from French forces in Mexico in 1862. Music, food & craft
booths, watermelon and jalapeno eating contest, a car show, children's activities & the Fiestas
Patrias Queen coronation. Time: Noon to 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Fort Bend Museum 500
Houston Richmond, Texas 77469. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
281-342-6478.
September 15 - Tyler: Festival on the Square. Enjoy a day of fun for the family on the square in
Downtown Tyler. This celebration of arts and entertainment features everything from a daytime
children's area with crafts and fun activities to an evening concert under the stars. Arts and Crafts
show, musical performances, a volleyball tournament, arts demonstration and more. Time: 10am
- midnight. Cost: Concert at night $10 in advance, $15 at gate. Location: Downtown Square in
Tyler. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 903-593-6905 or visit www.heartoftyler.org. 3rd Saturday in September.
September 15 - Menard: JIM BOWIE DAYS CELEBRATION Arts & crafts, food vendors,
Treasure Hunt, kayaking and more. For more info, call Menard Chamber of Commerce (325) 3962365, or e-mail menardcc@wcc.net.
September 15 - San Marcos: JUNIOR TEXAS WATER SAFARI This is a 16-mile race for young
canoeists & kayakers held annually on the third Saturday of September on San Marcos River.
The adventure begins at City Park and ends in Staples. Registration: 8am at City Park. Free for
spectators. Visit www.toursanmarcos.com, or call (888) 200-5620.
September 15 - Buffalo:28th ANNIVERSARY BUFFALO STAMPEDE Saturday. Stampede
parade ends in Harriman Park for a day of FUN. Live entertainment, a park filled with KID’s
games, arts/crafts, food vendors, Stampede car show, RAFFLE for a 4-Wheeler & much more.
(903) 322-5810. POB 207, Buffalo TX 75831.
September 15 - Alvin: SEEKING BLUE SANTA IDOLS Talented singers needed for singing
competition. National Oak Park, 105 S. Gordon (behind library), 6pm-9pm. No entry fee. Master
of Ceremonies is Judge Jozwaik; judges are Mayor Gary Appelt, Jeff Gambrell and Councilwoman Kathleen Holton. Trophies awarded for best female/male/group. Silent auction, bike
blessings, raffle, food. Call Denise: (281) 331-4477. www.alvinbluesanta.blogspot.com.
September 15 - McGregor: McGREGOR FOUNDERS DAY FESTIVAL In its 16th year! All-day
fest includes arts/crafts, antiques, foods, music, entertainment, dancing & kids’ stuff galore.
Historic Main Street. (254) 840-0123. Fax: (254) 840-4703. E-mail: jtaylor@mcgregor-texas.com.
September 15-16 - Lake Dallas: Waterfest at Willow Grove. Waterfest at Willow Grove is all about
water sports, free kid's activities, live music, exciting exhibitors and great food & drinks.in Lake
Dallas. The national boat and jet ski racing competition, SuperCourse Nationals, will take place all
weekend. From 10 am - 9 pm on Saturday, there will be fun for the entire family including free
kid's activities (fun inflatables, fishing, scuba diving and pony rides), boat/RV/jet ski exhibitors,
and live entertainment from various groups. Saturday evening will feature Texas country music
from the Britt Hammond band and we're inviting everyone back out on Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm
for more jet ski races and a picnic by the lake. Time: Sat: 10 am - 9 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm.
Cost: Free event. Parking at Willow Grove Park is $10/car. Location: Willow Grove Park 800 E
Hundley Dr., Lake Dallas, TX 75065. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 940-497-2226 x132 or visit www.lakedallas.com/calendar.html.
September 15-16- New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely
crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25
permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit
www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in
February.
September 15-22 Brenham: 139th Washington County Fair. "Oldest County Fair in Texas."
Shows, Rodeos, Music and Fun! Nashville entertainment, carnival, crafts, food livestock and
poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions. Time: call. Cost: $10 daily, $15 advance
season ticket. Location: Washington County Fairgrounds 1305 E. Blue Bell Road. Average
attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 979-836-4112 or visit
www.washingtoncofair.com.
September 18 - Lake Lewisville: Dinner Cruise & Music
Cruise Lake Lewisville on a beautiful 70' catamaran, dine on some good food, and dance to the
fantastic Emerald City Band
September 19-23 - Lufkin: 23rd TEXAS STATE FOREST FESTIVAL Hushpuppy Championships,
carnival, pet parade, children’s events, Old Mill Town, baby derby, Scout Fair, new car display,
live music, cheerleading & pom-pom/dance competitions, Family Music Fest and more.
Henderson Expo Center. www.texasforestfestival.com. (936) 634-6644.
September 20 - October 21 - Dallas: The Lion King State Fair of Texas Show at Fair Theater Tickets are going quickly, so get yours today! There is
simply nothing else like it.The New York Times. Experience the phenomenon. Dallas' most
eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Dallas Summer Musicals stage at the
Music Hall at Fair Park in just a few weeks! THE LION KING has thrilled audiences young and old
around the world; and now Simba is returning to Dallas by popular demand! So purchase your
tickets while you still can and experience the wonder of this visually stunning, technically
astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard! Single Ticket Prices:
$29.00 - $72.00
September 21 - 22 - Stephenville: Rhymes & Vines
Two days of outstanding music, camping, and fun
September 21/22 - Grapevine: Jeeves & Wooster at Palace Theater Jeeves & WoosterTexas
Radio Theatre cast members bring this PD Wodehouse play to Grapevine. In a partnership with
British Emporium, Dinner and a Show wil be offered on Friday the 21st. Themed dinner in the
Lancaster followed by comedy on the Palace stage. Show tickets are $20/15/10. Tickets for
Dinner and a Show are sold separately.
September 21-23 - Grandview: ANTIQUE ALLEY & 25-MILES OF SALES Easy (1 hr.) drive from
Dallas-Ft. Worth. Shop the 25-mile long Antique Alley. Downtown Maypearl, Grandview &
Cleburne have sidewalks full of antiques, arts/crafts, festival foods, entertainment and treasures
galore! Find numerous sales between towns. Farms/ranches rent pastures to hundreds of
vendors. AntiqueAlleyTexas.com or Nita Redmon: (817) 240-4948. Vendor inquiries welcome!
September 21-23 - Cleburne: Antique Alley & Yard Sale. 15-mile country shopping extravaganza
via FM 4 from Cleburne to Grandview with special shows, yard sales, store promotions and fund
raisers offering antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, food and more since 1999. Vendor Inquiries
Welcomed. Time: 8am-5pm. Location: FM 4, 15 miles Cleburne to Grandview. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-641-0183 or visit
www.alley.cleburne.com. Held bi-annually, 3rd full weekends in April & September.
September 21-23 - Jefferson: MusicFest. A Music Lovers Dream. 3 Days of Music in historic
Jefferson. Classical, Country, Blues, Saxophone, Jazz, Celtic, Bluegrass, Gospel, Harmonica,
and beyond. Bed & Breakfasts offering "Specials". Time: 11am - 12 midnight. Cost: $10 per day
or $20 -3 day pass. Location: Austin & Polk Streets & Boat Launch. Region: Texas Piney Woods.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (903) 665-2672 or visit
www.jefferson-texas.com.
September 21-23 - Plano: 28th Annual Community Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival. A 3-day
event with something for everyone. Over 100 hot air balloons fill the Plano sky while festival
attendees are entertained by concerts, the Kids Fun Zone, a Festival Marketplace, and tantalizing
food vendors. Plus this year features a Friday night "street dance", and a spectacular Saturday
night fireworks. Time: Friday: 4pm, Saturday: 7am-10pm, Sunday: 7am-7pm. Cost: One time
entrance ticket $4, Saturday or Sunday All-Day Pass $6, Weekend Pass $15. Children under 36
inches tall are free. Location: Oak Point Park, 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. For ticket
info & other details, contact Jo Via at 972-867-7566 or visit www.planoballoonfest.org.
September 21-23 - Commerce: BOIS D’ARC BASH
“The Bois d’Arc Capital of Texas” - 22nd Annual Bash Down-town. Saturday: Arts & crafts, food,
music, children’s activities, 5K fun run, parade, junior livestock show, youth pageant, wine tasting
& historical tours. Sunday: Car show and BBQ lunch. For more info: www.commercechamber.com or (903) 886-3950.
September 22 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. The marketplace for quality goods from the
Hill Country. Over 75 vendors featuring arts & crafts, fresh grown produce and plants, and more.
Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Lawn, 700 Main Street. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. The
Market takes place on the 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in
December.
September 22 - Lakehills: 27th Medina Lake Home of the Great Gumbo Cook-off Four Louisiana
Cajun bands, authentic Cajun foods. Cajun freestyle & waltz dance contests. Arts/crafts, games,
souvenirs. 11:30am to 10pm. Lakehills Civic Center in Bandera County. Call (830) 751-3130, or
visit www.cajunfestival-medinalake.com.
September 22 - Columbus: Health Fair, Walk & Duck Race.
This annual event includes a two-mile walk, duck race, and free cholesterol, blood pressure,
hemocult kits, free literature, etc. Sponsored by Columbus Community Hospital. Time: 7:30am5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Columbus Community Hospital. Columbus is in Central Texas,
between Houston and San Antonio, at Hwy 71 & IH-10. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 979-732-8385.
September 22 - Bandera: Cajun Festival & Great Gumbo Cookoff. Authentic Cajun food & music
on several stages, Cajun dance contest, arts & crafts. Sponsored by the Medina Lake Betterment
Association at the Lakehills Civic Center. Shuttle parking available. Time: 11:30am - 10pm. Cost:
$7 adult, under 10 free. Location: Lakehills Civic Center. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 830-751-2727 or visit www.cajunfestival-medinalake.com. last weekend in
September.
September 22 - Cedar Park: Bydee Festival. The Bydee festival features live music, food,
inflatables, caricatures, artists, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family. The feature artist is
Brian Joseph, creator of Bydee people. Time: 2pm-7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Oak Park,
875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78681. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 512-401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us.
September 22-23 - Houston: Hot Sauce Festival. Featuring award winning hot sauce, salsa, jams,
spices, marinades, chips, dips and more fiery food products. Ongoing stage entertainment, free
kids activities, cold drinks, a wide variety of food, "amateur salsa competition", contests, prizes,
arts & crafts, pepper merchandise, and more. Time: Sat. 11-6, Sun. Noon-5. Cost: $3. Location:
Houston Farm and Ranch Club #1 Abercrombie Dr. Houston, TX 7707. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 281-558-3518 or email carolfmhou@houston.rr.com.
Held annually in September.
September 25-29 - Abilene: 7th Annual West Texas Book & Music Festival. Writing and
Publishing workshops, Abilene Book Award, Cookbook Gala, Gospel Hymnfest, Texas
Songwriters Concert, Boots and Books Luncheon honoring Texas Authors, "Hall of Texas
Authors" with more than 100 Texas authors, publishers and musicians who display, sell &
autograph books and CD's. Presentations are held throughout the day Saturday. Time: Varies.
Cost: Free except for Boots and Books Luncheon. Location: Abilene Public Library, historic
Paramount Theatre & Abilene Civic Center. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 325-676-6328, Ricki Brown, or click on the boots & books logo at
www.abilenetx.com/apl. 4th weekend in September.
September 25 - October 30 New Braunfels: Comal County Fair. One of Texas' oldest and largest
county fairs with exhibits, carnival, rodeo and entertainment. Location: 801 E. Common Street.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-625-1505.
September 28 - Kerrville - TEXAS HERITAGE LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND Celebrating the
music of Jimmie Rodgers with music, living history events, storytellers, western heritage exhibits,
chuckwagons and teepees on the Schreiner University campus. 9am-3pm. Free Admission.
www.texasheritagemusic.org. (830) 792-1945.
September 28-29 - Blanco: Blanco County Heritage Days. We will have Civil War Re-enactors
putting on demonstrations, chuckwagon cookoff and demonstrations, ranch rodeo, exhibits,
chuckwagon meal and awards, music all day, and a dance Saturday night. Time: 12 noon - 1 am.
Cost: Free to the grounds; dance $10; chuckwagon food $8. Location: Yett Memorial Park
Blanco, Texas. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 210-862-1132. last
weekend in September.
September 28 - October 21 - Dallas: State Fair of Texas. Fair highlights include top country and
pop artists, a laser light show, fireworks, a fall gardening exposition, gourmet food prepared by
celebrity chefs, the USMC Drum & Bugle Corps, a car show, the Oktoberfest Biergarten,
agriculture and livestock exhibitions, and much more. Location: Fair Park, Downtown Dallas. For
more information, call (214) 565-9931, E-mail: pr@bigtex.com, or visit www.bigtex.com.
September 29 - Del Rio: Oktoberfest. Join the fun, good food, music and dancing at the Annual
Oktoberfest. Time: 6pm-11pm. Cost: Advance tickets $12.50; $15 at the door. Location:
Whitehead Memorial Museum, 1308 S. Main. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-774-7568.
September 29 - Georgetown: 2nd Annual Chisholm Trail Events & Chuckwagon Cook-off. Watch
cowboys drive a herd of longhorn cattle from San Gabriel Park to Main Street in Georgetown in a
downtown celebration recognizing the city's location on the historic Chisholm Trail, as well as
Williamson County's rich cattle driving and raising heritage. The event begins at San Gabriel Park
and concludes on the square in Georgetown, with entertainment for visitors of all ages including
live cowboy music, food, trick roping show, western craft exhibitors, petting longhorns,
chuckwagon displays, pony rides, western authors, historical trail drive re-enactors and exhibits
by modern-day cattle raisers. An authentic chuckwagon cooking contest in San Gabriel Park
kicks off the event (8am to 3pm), and visitors can sample authentic trail drive cuisine. Time: 8am9pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Georgetown, 101 W. 7th St. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 512-943-1670 or visit www.wchm-tx.org. last weekend in
September.
September 29 - Hallettsville: Kolache Fest. Join us for a day filled with fun, food and music.
Outside entertainment in the Biergarten along with music inside the hall. Days events include:
downtown parade, arts & crafts, car show, karaoke contests, kolache eating contests, special
family area with plenty of rides and attractions. Time: Gates open at 7am. Cost: $10 until 7pm,
$15 after 7pm day of event. Location: 311 Hwy 77 South. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 361-798-2662. last weekend in September.
September 29 - October 26 Hempstead: Waller County Fair. We invite you to &Kick Up Your
Heels& and have some great family fun. Enjoy events such as a bull riding blowout, ranch rodeo,
youth rodeo, Mutton Bustin', roping, and other rodeo fun, a greased pig contest, BBQ cook-off,
carnival, Junior Livestock auction, live entertainment, and more. Fun for all ages. Time: Parade
kicks off 9am on Saturday. Cost: Daily $7, Rodeo $8, Concert $10. Location: Waller County
Fairgrounds, FM 359 @ Old Hempstead RD (Hwy 290 W). Average attendance: under 50,000.
For more information, call 979-826-2825 or visit www.wallercountyfair.org for complete schedule
of events. last week in September.
September 29-30 Spring: Longhorn Rod Run. "Hop back to the Fifties" and join the fun as over
500 cars and trucks line the streets of Old Town Spring to participate in the annual car show.
Cars from the 1960's as well as classics from the early 1900's are on display making this an
event for the entire family. Cost: Parking only -- $3. Location: 403 Main Street, Spring TX 77373.
For information call 888-U-STOP-IN.
AUGUST 07
Through August 18 - Canyon
TEXAS! Outdoor musical drama performed summers in the Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, TX,
sprawled across a 600 foot cliff behind the stage. This production showcases the best in acting,
dancing, live music and theatre music that the stage has ever seen. The history of the Panhandle
has never been more alive. Time: 8:30pm. Cost: $7.50-$27.50. Tickets during preview week
(June 4-7) will be discounted 25%. A steak dinner is available nightly from 6-8 pm for $13.25 per
adult and $9.95 for children 11 and under (plus tax). Location: Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro
Canyon - near Amarillo, TX. Average annual attendance: under 100,000. For more information,
call 806-655-2181 or visit www.texas-show.com. Summers in the Palo Duro Canyon.
August 4-5 - Salado - 41st SALADO ART FAIR IN PACE PARK Over 100 all-media artisan
booths, live music, and food, plus children’s art tent. Pace Memorial Park on the banks of Salado
Creek. Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 8am-4pm. $5 admission. Children 12 & under free. www.salado.com.
(254) 947-5040.
August 5 - Kemah: 39th Annual Boat Parade and Blessing of the Shrimp and Pleasure Boat
Fleet. Brightly decorated shrimp boats and pleasure craft from canoes to fine Yachts file past the
Boardwalk where the officiating ministers bless each boat. Come early and stay late to watch the
colorful awards presentation afterwards. DVD available. Time: 1:30pm. Cost: People are free,
Boats are $5. Location: The Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street Kemah, TX 77565.
Average attendance: 50,000 - 200,000. For more information, call 281-334-2303. 1st Sunday in
August.
August 7-11 - De Leon: De Leon Peach & Melon Festival. We kick-off the week long festival by
crowning our Queen on Tuesday night. Taking time to shop the Arts and Craft booths, stopping
for some tasty food provided by our local civic organizations. Our Carnival runs all week with a
Tractor Pull event beginning on Thursday night. Saturday night is a concert at 9pm. See website
for a complete list of exciting events. Time: All evenings including Saturday (all Day & evening).
Cost: Gate admission $2. Location: Hwy 6, Downtown De Leon. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 254-893-6600 or visit www.deleonpeachandmelonfestival.com.
August 8 - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists
provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and
desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each
month.
August 9 - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants,
shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free.
Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month.
August 10-11 - Navasota: Navasota Blues Fest. Local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians
gather each year to pay tribute to Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. Time: 6pm Friday, 11am
Saturday. Cost: $20/per person for both nights in advance. Location: Navasota, The Blues Capital
of Texas. 5280 FM 3455 Navasota, Texas 77868. For more information, call 936-825-6600 or
visit www.navasotabluesfest.org. 2nd weekend in August.
August 10-11 - Sonora - 33rd Annual SUTTON COUNTY DAYS & SONORA OUTLAW PRO
RODEO Outdoor rodeo & dances, parade, craft fair, retail vendors, food booths, children’s rides
and much, much more. Located at Sutton County Park and Arena Complex. FMI: (325) 387-2880.
August 10-12 - Beaumont: Hot Summer Nites Cruise. Beaumont will be cruising with classic cars,
swap meets, children's activities, parades, washer tournaments, door prizes, a raffle and much
more. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: 11th Street, Beaumont, TX 77706. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 769-7599 or visit.
August 10-12 - Winnie: Larry's Old Time Trade Days. Flea market held weekend after the first
Monday every month. Antiques, collectibles arts and crafts, plants, outdoor furniture, boutiques,
and lots of great food Time: 8am til ?. Cost: $3 parking. Location: exit 829 IH 10. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 409-296-3300 or visit
www.larrysoldtimetradedays.com.
August 11 - Chappell Hill - CHAPPELL HILL LAVENDER FEST Enjoy a morning or afternoon of
lavender cutting, crafts, local vendors and other activities. Tour such local venues through-out the
day as Lillian Farms Bed & Breakfast, organic gardens of the Inn at Dos Brisas, and coffee
tastings and tours at the Independence Coffee Company. 9am-3pm. Free Admission.
www.chappellhilllavender.com or (979) 251-8114.
August 11 - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods on
the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location:
Downtown Square. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675.
Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December.
August 11 - Goliad: Goliad Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques,
collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much
more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown
Courthouse Square. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-8488674. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday each month, March - December.
August 11-12 - Henderson: East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention. Singers from across
Texas and the South will gather for two days of non-stop singing and a chance to bask in the rich
sound and heritage of Sacred Harp. Time: 9:30am - 3pm. Cost: free. Location: Henderson
Community Center, 302 Fairpark Ave. Henderson, TX 75652. Region: Texas Piney Woods. For
more information, call 903-657-4303.
August 12 - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans
style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering
buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in
person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Average attendance: under
50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting
in February.
August 13-18 - Alvarado - PIONEERS & OLD SETTLERS 115th REUNION Parade, queen, baby
& fiddler contests, country-western bands, big carnival, “The Premier Homecoming Event of
Texas.” Write P.O. Box 217, Alvarado, TX 76009. Wando Scarberry, Pres. Free Admission. $2
Parking. (817) 790-3503.
August 15 - Sonora: Outlaw Pro Rodeo. The Sonora Outlaw Pro Rodeo is held every year during
the third week of August in conjunction with Sutton County Days. Sonora hosts one of the best
outdoor pro rodeos in Texas. Top contestants and one of the rockiness shows in West Texas.
Slack performances Wednesday & Thursday with regular performances on Friday & Saturday.
Parade on Saturday, with dancing under stars on Friday & Saturday nights. Location: Sutton
County Park & Arena Complex. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
325-387-2949.
August 15-18 - New Boston - 37th ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL. Join in the fun of fourwheeler mud races, carnival rides, gospel singing, arts and crafts, parade, live stage
entertainment Fri and Sat, pancake breakfast, saloon show, and children’s games in downtown
New Boston. (903) 628-2581.
August 17-18 - Terlingua/Study Butte: Bronze Goat Chili Cook Off. A summer classic. Anyone
can enter in any event. Saturday has a fish fry sponsored by Terlingua High school. A chance for
the die-hard Chili Cooks to score easy points to qualify for the world championship in November.
Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Study Butte Terlingua Community Center TX, Hwy. 118, Behind
the Post Office, Study Butte, TX 79852. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 432-371-2595 or visit www.chili.org/terlingua.html.
August 17-19 Columbus: 4th Annual Team Dairy Queen Bicycle Tour of Columbus. The Tour of
Columbus is a Texas Cup Elite event. The race will take place in historic Columbus, Texas. Bring
your family and friends to enjoy the fantastic racing atmosphere & wonderful community filled with
great restaurants, shopping & scenery. You must present a valid USCF license at registration.
One day & full USCF license forms will be available. Time: Times vary. Cost: Pre-registration fees
$65-$70. Location: 425 Spring Street. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 979-732-8385.
August 17-19 - Highland Village - 21st LIONS BALLOON FESTIVAL AND ARTS & CRAFTS
FAIR Enjoy exciting hot air balloons, arts & crafts, evening glow, carnival rides, games, and
music.
August 17-19 - San Marcos: Tax Free Weekend at Prime Outlets - Tax Free Weekend is the most
popular shopping weekend at Prime Outlets - San Marcos. In addition to the everyday savings of
up to 70% off retail, shoppers who purchase clothing priced at $100 or less during Tax-Free
Weekend will be able to do so WITHOUT paying sales tax. Shoppers can also save even more
with Prime's free MORECard or by purchasing a coupon book. Several stores will be open
continuously throughout the weekend. Time: All Mall Hours. Cost: n/a. Location: Prime Outlets San Marcos, 3939 I-35 South, San Marcos, TX 78666. For more information, call (512) 396-2201.
August 17-25 - Denton - NORTH TEXAS STATE FAIR & RODEO Join us for the largest livestock
show in the area with championship rodeos, live music, carnival, food, exhibits, cook-offs and
more. A nine-day event that occurs every August. The fair features a carnival, rodeo,
photography contest, parade and the crowing of a Rodeo Queen, among many other festivities.
Time: Fridays 6pm-1am, Saturdays 1pm-1am, Sunday 1pm-11pm, Monday-Thursday 6pm-12pm.
August 17-18 - Pleasanton - COWBOY HOMECOMING CELEBRATION Join in the fun in
Pleasanton with “Working Cowboy of the Year” award, Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions, carnival,
live music, 3-on-3 basketball, bull riding, concert series, cowboy gathering, rodeo, queen’s
coronation and cowboy breakfast. City Park. (830) 569-2163.
August 18 - Amarillo: Polk Street Block Party. One of Amarillo's biggest parties is the Polk Street
Block Party. Sponsored by Center City of Amarillo, proceeds help Center City's plans to
encourage a re-development and re-birth of downtown Amarillo. Food, drink, music and games
highlight this night of celebration. Time: 4pm to midnight. Location: Downtown Amarillo along Polk
Street. For more information, call 806-372-6744.
August 18 - Forestburg - FORESTBURG WATERMELON FESTIVAL Enjoy the bounty of
summer with FREE watermelon slices, Saturday parade, all-day musical entertainment, children’s
games, barbeque lunch, and rodeo Friday & Saturday nights.
August 18 - Harlingen: Blues on the Hill. Sponsored by Harlingen Parks & Recreation Dept. The
series will feature blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Lawn chairs and
beach towels are welcome. No outside beverages please. Food and Drinks will be available on
site. Time: Evening event. Cost: Free. Location: McKelvey Park 1325 S. 77 SunShine Strip.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870. 3 times from
May thru Aug.
August 18 - McKinney: KLAK Summer Concert Series featuring KC & the Sunshine Band. Bring
your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening under the stars with the music of KC & the
Sunshine Band- a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove. Time:
8pm. Cost: $9.75 to $39.75. Location: Myers Park & Event Center 7117 County Road 166
McKinney, TX 75071. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 214-5920002 or visit www.975klak.com/SummerConcertSeries.html.
August 18 – Prairie Winds Chorus Annual Show - at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center Theater. The
Prairie Winds Chorus and quartets, with special guest quartet, the Saturday Evening Post will
present their always entertaining harmony and show-stopping singing. Advance tickets are $12
for adults, $8 for children (12 and under) and seniors (55 and over). Groups of 10 or more may be
purchased in advance for $8. Tickets at the door will be $15. The Prairie Winds Chorus is a
chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide singing organization for women who perform
four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. For tickets or more information, call 806799-SING.
August 18 - New Braunfels: 13th Annual New Braunfels Summer Model Train Show. Outstanding
selections of Thomas the Tank trains, books & DVD's, Lionel, train books & videos, collectibles,
model kits in various scales, tools, railroad memorabilia, running layouts in scales from Lionel to Z
scale. Buy, sell, or swap. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Adult $5, Child $1, Family $8. Location: New
Braunfels Civic Center, 280 S. Seguin. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 830-935-2517
August 18-19 - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted
items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent
shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com.
Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February.
August 18-19, 25-26 - Houston: Cricket Summer Concert Series at Traders Village. The Cricket
Summer Concert Series is one of the largest music events on the Texas Gulf Coast. Thirteen
weekends of concerts by groups such as Johnny Dee and Sisters Morales. Time: 12 noon - 4pm.
Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders Village, 7979 North Eldridge Parkway,
Houston, TX 77041. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information, call 281-8905500 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. every weekend, June through August.
August 25 - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. The marketplace for quality goods from the Hill
Country. Over 75 vendors featuring arts & crafts, fresh grown produce and plants, and more.
Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Lawn, 700 Main Street. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 830-792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. The
Market takes place on the 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in
December.
August 25 -Waco - Margarita and Salsa Festival - Sample some excellent salsa and margaritas
as you listen to Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, and Cross Canadian Ragweed
August 25-26 Dallas: 16th Annual VISIONS: The Women's Expo. This event offers women
sensational shopping, information, inspiration, education, and FUN. Special event stages feature
national and local celebrities, elaborate fashion shows, noted chefs, the latest in home decor &
organization, and high-powered business presentations. Key exhibit areas include: business &
career, health & fitness, finance & technology, fashion & beauty, children & family, travel &
recreation, home & garden, cooking & entertaining, pets, sensational shopping & more.
Sponsored by JC Penney, Minyard Food Stores, The American Heart Association Food
Certification Program, WFAA-TV Channel 8 and The Dallas Morning News. Time: Saturday, 9am7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Cost: $8. Location: Dallas Market Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway,
Dallas, Texas. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-504-6358 or
visit www.beloexpo.com.
August 25/26 - Grapevine - Metroplex Glass Show and Sale
25 Leading Dealers selling American antique and collectible glassware including elegant glass,
depression glass, art glass, as well as china, pottery and kitchen collectibles. All major companies
and all major patterns represented. Come see why collectors have made this the largest and
longest running show in North Texas!
August 2007
August 27 - Stonewall: Wreath-laying and Fee Free Day. Join the Johnson family and
distinguished guests as they honor the memory of our 36th president and his continuing legacy at
his grave site on the LBJ Ranch. Free tours of the Ranch on this day also commemorate the
anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service in 1916. Free refreshments provided by
our partner park, LBJ State Park and Historic Site. Time: Wreath-laying at 10:30am; free ranch
tours all day--10am to 4pm. Cost: free. Location: Johnson Family Cemetery, LBJ Ranch. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 868-7128, ext. 244. Held annually on
LBJ's birthday, August 27.
August 30 - September 2 - Kerrville - Kerrville Wine and Music Festival 35 songwriters and the
products of a dozen Texas winemakers - bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the concerts, wine
tastings, and wine seminars
August 30 - September 2 - Belton - CENTRAL TEXAS STATE FAIR Enjoy four days of family
entertainment with concerts, carnival, contests, displays, demolition derby, and bull riding at the
Bell County Expo Center. Indoor and outdoor attractions. Exhibitor booths: $200 (10x10). Contact
Keith Smith. (254) 933-5353. keiths@bellcountyexpo.com.
August 30 - September 16 - Odessa: The Southwest Shakespeare Festival. In September The
Globe is alive and kickin'. Fast-growing annual festival featuring plays based on the works of
William Shakespeare, performed at The Globe Theatre, modeled after Shakespeare's original
Globe Theatre in England. Time: Call for performance schedule. Cost: Admission charged.
Location: The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Region: Texas Big Bend Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-580-3177.
August 31-September 1 - Bertram - 30th ANNUAL OATMEAL FESTIVAL Oatmeal parade, arts &
crafts, fun run, music, zany oatmeal games and contests, oatmeal cook-off, children’s pet
grasshopper parade, and oatmeal products at Roping Arena in Bertram. (512) 355-2197.
August 31 - September 2 - Bandera: Celebrate Bandera. Held in downtown Bandera to honor
Bandera's cowboy and western heritage. Features a dance, longhorn cattle drive, parades, food
& entertainment, arts & crafts, reenactments, rodeos, celebrity concert, and cowboy church.
Location: Multiple locations within Bandera, TX. Average attendance: 10,000 - 15,000. For more
information, call 830-796-4447 or visit www.celebratebandera.com. Labor Day Weekend.
August 31 - September 2 - South Padre Island: Ruff Rider Regatta. Around the Island catamaran
race. Register 5-8pm at Louies Backyard. Race Day start at 'Flats' north of Convention Centre.
Location: Louies Backyard. For more information, call 956-761-2373 or visit www.ruffrider.net.
Labor Day Weekend.
August 31 - September 2 - Marfa - 21st ANNUAL MARFA LIGHTS FEST Labor Day Weekend
events center around downtown’s Presidio Courthouse. Festivities include food, arts & crafts
vendors, parade, 33 hours of live stage entertainment and bands, free nightly street dances,
contests, pretty ugly dogs & best salsa maker. (800) 650-9696.
August 31 - September 3 – Alvin - ALVIN'S ALL-AMERICAN FESTIVAL Join in Alvin's Centennial
Celebration at the Historic Depot with a sock hop, concerts, car & bike show, swap meet, arts &
crafts, barbecue cook-off, ice cream social, quilt show, Labor Day fireworks and much more!
www.alvintexas.org. (281) 331-3944.