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(April 23) thru May 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, April through early May. (April 27) thru May 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. (April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (April 5) thru May 26 (Weekends and Memorial Day), 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. (April 15) thru May 31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 1 - June 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 1 - July 27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Premier Thoroughbred Season at Lone Star Park. World-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Time: Weekdays 6:35pm, Weekends 1:35pm. Cost: $3 general, $2 parking, $9 valet. Location: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. May 1-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 432-580-8112. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in May. May 1-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 817-332-1055 or visit www.mayfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 2-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 2-4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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.hillcountryrun.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in May. May 2-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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) 665-2672. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. May 2-4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Temple: Central Texas Air Show. Friday night show filled with fireworks, fireballs, smoke and pyrotechnics as a night aircraft act flies through its paces. Saturday & Sunday includes static displays & aerobatic displays. Time: Refer to website. Cost: Refer to website. Location: See website. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, visit www.centraltexasairshow.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually each spring. May 3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held on the first Friday of every month. May 3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, March-September. May 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Burton: 1st Annual MaiZeit. The Burton Heritage Society is hosting the "MaiZeit" celebration, which begins at the Pig and Whistle Biergarten in Burton, Texas. Join us for good food, drinks and live music celebrating our German roots. Tickets are available for a sausage/potato salad/sauerkraut lunch. We will have our historic Burton Depot open exhibiting "Our local railroad and train heritage" artwork and essays by local students. Please come out and help support our ongoing efforts to preserve and maintain our historic structures, the Burton Railroad Depot and the Mt. Zion church. Time: 11am-4pm. Cost: free, lunch is $7 advance or $10 at the door. Location: 12607 W Washington, Burton, Texas 77835. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-289-2013 or visit www.burtonheritagesociety.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 8pm-1am). 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Grand Prairie: Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Entertainment highlighting Latino culture, art contest, festive performances, food vendors, arts and crafts. Time: all day celebration. Cost: free. Location: 317 College Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-237-8100 or visit www.gpisd.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. On or near Cinco de May each year. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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: 9am-5pm. Cost: free. Location: 2216 Sam Houston Ave. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-294-7505. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in May. May 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in May. May 3-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Calvert: Spring Home Tour and Artisan Showcase. Tour homes and churches in Calvert's National Historic District. Local downtown artisans offer free demos and gallery tours. Free "Junky to Funky" workshop at 11am on Saturday at downtown Common Scents boutique. Time: 1pm-5pm daily. Cost: $10 for home tour, all else is free. Location: Downtown Calvert, TX on Texas Highway 6. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-364-3884 or visit www.historyincalvert.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in April or 1st weekend in May. May 3-4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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, Noon-4pm. $10 per item, maximum of 2 items per person. Repair and restoration services: glass, fans, clocks, dolls, furniture, stained glass and more. Time: Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Springtime. May 3-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, twice a year in May & October. May 3-4, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in May. May 3-4, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held each year in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo Festival, first Weekend in May. May 3-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month. May 8-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 8-11, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 9-10, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Arlington: Annual Festival of Quilts presented by the Quilters' Guild of Arlington. Come see this judged show of 150 beautiful quilts and 20 of your favorite vendors. Also available will be quilt appraisals by a certified appraiser and a silent auction of miniature quilts benefiting Susan G Komen Foundation. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: $6 admission, free parking. Location: Bob Duncan Community Center, 2800 South Center Street, Arlington TX 76014. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, visit www.QGoA.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 9-10, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 Noon-Midnight. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 9-10, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Wichita Falls: Downtown Proud Cajun Festival. The Taste of Louisiana is right here in North Texas. We will be cooking authentic Cajun foods, over 3 tons of Crawfish, live music featuring Gregg Martinez and The Wild Rice Band, both from the bayous of Louisiana. Saturday will feature the Mardi Gras Classic Car Show and Motorcycle Swamp Run. Lots for the Family to do. Call for RV sites or hotel info. Come stay the weekend with us. Time: 6-10pm Friday, 10am-10pm Saturday. Cost: $5. Location: Historic Downtown Farmers Market, 8th & Ohio. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-322-4525 or visit www.downtowncajunfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in May. May 9-11, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually mother's day weekend. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 10, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday each month, March - December. May 10, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Grand Prairie: 10th Annual MayFest. The MayFest festival in Grand Prairie is a celebration of the arts and sciences in our community and our school district. There is fun and food for all ages. Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm. Cost: free. Location: Kirby Creek Park - 3303 Corn Valley Road. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-642-2787. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Salado: Spring Fine Art Gallery Trail. An evening of fine art, door prizes, guest artists, wine & cheese. Free to the public. Time: 5pm, 9pm. Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Students and $3 Children (12 and under). Location: Downtown Salado . Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 254-947-5040 or visit www.salado.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 10-24, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: Love Letter. A show at the Spur is more than a night at the movies. It's an experience you won't forget. You might see a stage play, a silent movie with live musical accompaniment, or a live variety show, featuring acts of vaudevillian virtuosity that will amaze, amuse and mystify. Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General Admission $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. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 254-947-3456 or visit www.saladosilverspur.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. May 14-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 254-547-7571 or visit www.copperascove.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 16 - August 6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - 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. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-504-9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Season is May - August. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 16-17, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 ice sculpting, poetry slamming, improv acting, Java Hut, a Guitar Hero competition, and more. Fun for all ages. 2008 featured bands include: Spin Doctors, Cherryholmes, Wild Magnolias, Pilotdrift, Oaklawn Opry Country Plus Band, Olive & Iron. 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) 792-4992. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 16-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third weekend in May. May 16-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 817-410-3185. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third week in May. May 16-18, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday. May 16-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 1-866-496-6370). 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 I-45, 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 16-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Pasadena: 35th
Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival. May 16-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Richardson: Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Wildflower! is an award-winning 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 17, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 17, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 17, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 888-200-5620. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 17-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Grand Prairie: 12th Annual Cajun Fest. Featuring authentic Cajun music, food and fun from the best Southern Louisiana has to offer at Traders Village. Time: 8am to Dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-647-2331 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 17-18, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. May 17-19, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. 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 800-45-COAST or log on to: www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 re-enactments 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 20, 2008 - CONCERT - Dallas: The Beach Boys with the Dallas Symphony. Kick off summer with The Beach Boys, live in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss this one-night-only performance of all your favorite hits including California Girls, Help Me Rhonda, Surfin' Safari, I Get Around and many, many more. Time: 8pm. Cost: Varies from $57 - $115. Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 214-692-0203 or visit www.dallassymphony.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22 - June 8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, beginning Thu. before Memorial Day. May 22 - June 15, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22 - July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. held annually around the Kerrville Folk Festival time period. May 22 - July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 23-24, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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 visit www.tex-fest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Memorial Day Weekend. May 23-25, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, end of May. May 23-25, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. held annually, Memorial Day Weekend. May 23-25, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 23-26, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Annual event held over Memorial Day weekend. May 24, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 24, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Center: 5th Annual Center Fly-In. Airplane rides for ages 8-17, airplane and helicopter displays, balloon rides and glow, model aircraft demonstrations, children's games, live entertainment, refreshments and more. Time: Begins at 10am. Cost: Free. Location: The Center Municipal Airport, 397 FM 1656 in Center, Texas. (State Hwy. 7 East). Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-598-3682 or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 24-25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Arts & Crafts Show. Annual Arts & Crafts show on Courthouse Square, Bandera. Sponsored by Bandera County Artists Association. Time: Sat. 8:30am-6pm, 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in May. May 24-25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 24-25, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, weekend before Memorial Day. May 24-26, 2008 - FESTIVAL - 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Memorial Day weekend. May 24 - September 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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. Location: Panhandle Plains Historic Museum, 2503 Fourth Avenue, Canyon. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 806-651-2244 or visit www.panhandleplains.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 29-31, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Texarkana: Smokey Joe's BullDog 100 Mini NASCAR Race. The BullDog 100 brings together teams from area and regional businesses to race miniature NASCAR®-style cars. Funds raised from this event go 100% to the College's Rising Star Scholarship Fund. Time: 9am - 5pm. Cost: Free-Patrons are invited to make a contribution to the Rising Star Scholarship Program. Location: Texarkana College 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, TX 75599. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-832-5565, x3355 or visit www.bulldog100.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend after Memorial Day. May 30, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - 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 divisions- over 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 31, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Cedar Park: 2nd Annual Cedar Park Heritage Festival. The 2nd Annual Cedar Park Heritage Festival will feature live music by Duck Soup, a Championship Hamburger Cook-off, an Arts & Crafts fair, big wheel races, concessions, demonstrations, inflatables and much more fun for the entire family. Time: 4pm - 10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us/cp/page32992213.aspx. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. May 31, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Denton: Dog Days of Summer Celebration. Dogs can be dressed up and have a "Glamfur Shot" taken, get their paws read by the Great Barkini and socialize with thousands of other dogs and their people. More than 70 booths with games, crafts, fun festival foods, pet information and animal adoptions are available. A dog parade, a stupid pet tricks contest, a dog singing contest and the official 2006 Spokesdog Pageant round out the day. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: FREE. Location: 101 S. Locust, Historic Downtown Square. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 940-349-8529. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, usually 1st Saturday in June. May 31 - June 8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Georgetown: 4th Annual Georgetown Festival of the Arts. The Georgetown Festival of the Arts offers an impressive schedule of top notch artists and cultural activities. Art in the Park, a juried art show along the river in San Gabriel Park, will bring in over 200 artists from around the country to participate on Saturday & Sunday. Mendelssohn in Georgetown, Thursday through Sunday, features the music of Felix Mendelssohn in concerts and lectures in a number of venues. The Shanghai and Miro Quartets will be playing Thursday as part of the series. Time: See web site schedule. Cost: Tickets: concerts $20, all symposia and entrance to Art in the Park $5. Student tickets $5 for all events. Location: San Gabriel Park, Georgetown. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-639-0433 or visit www.georgetowntexassymphony.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, every weekend, June through August.
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