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(May 31) thru 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 22) thru 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 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru 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) thru June 30, 2008 - EXHIBIT - 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 10am-4pm; 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. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru 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 1) thru 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 24) thru 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. 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. June 1 - July 13, 2008 - CONCERT - Round Top: 38th Annual International Festival-Institute. 100 young artists from around the world study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors and soloists. Time: Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. Location: The International Festival-Institute, Hwy. 237 at Jaster Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Cost: Call. For more information and reservations, call 979-249-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 2 - August 17, 2008 (Tuesday through Saturday) - PLAY OR MUSICAL - 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. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average annual attendance: under 100,000. For more information, call 806-655-2181 or visit www.texas-show.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Summers in the Palo Duro Canyon. June 5-8, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Brownwood: Texas Bluegrass Celebration. Traditional Bluegrass Music in climate controlled atmosphere. Free beans and cornbread on Thursday night with Picking and Jamming. Anyone is welcome to join in. Time: All day. Cost: $25 for all 3 days. Location: Brownwood Coliseum, 500 E. Baker. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-647-9582 or visit www.texasbluegrasscelebration.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in June. June 5-13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bryan: 3rd Annual Marian Anderson String Quartet Chamber Music Institute. The Marian Anderson String Quartet Chamber Music Institute is open to all string players who seek the opportunity to discover and refine their musical skills through chamber music. Live performances and workshops through Bryan foster the talent of young and old and offer beautiful music to the Brazos area. Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Bryan High Fine Arts Building 3450 Campus Drive Bryan Texas 77803 . Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-574-6999 or visit www.marianandersonstringquartet. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually 1st week in June. June 5-14, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: Horton Foote's Tomorrow at Tablerock Repertory Theater of Salado. Horton Foote's play, Tomorrow, is the tale of a man's capacity for love that culminates in a baffling murder trial. A poor farmer takes in an abandoned young pregnant woman. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $15. Location: Tablerock Repertory Theater, 409 Royal Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-947-9205 or visit www.tablerock.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in Spring and Fall. June 5-21, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Singin' in the Rain. Playhouse 2000 presents one of the most loved and celebrated film musicals of all time. This charming and upbeat production is filled with great songs and lively dance numbers. Time: Thu-Sat. 7:30pm.; Sun. 2pm. Cost: see website. Location: Cailloux Theater, 901 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.caillouxtheater.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 5-28, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Images - Annual Judged Membership Show. Multimedia art exhibit featuring the best artists in the Texas Hill Country. Reception and awards ceremony June 7 from 3-5pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. 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. June 5 - July 31, 2008 - CONCERT - 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. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (903) 957-0310 or visit www.shermantx.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, every Thursday in June and July. June 5 - August 14, 2008 - CONCERT - San Marcos: Summer in the Park Concert Series. Free, live music in the park. Family, child and pet friendly. Time: Every Thursday from 7:30pm-9pm. Cost: FREE. Location: San Marcos Plaza 206 N. C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-393-5900. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 6, 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. June 6-8, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Amarillo: Cowboy Roundup USA. Coors Ranch Rodeo & World Championship Chuckwagon Roundup and World's Greatest Horseman Finals. Cowboys from ranches all over the region compete in the ranch rodeo, and chuck wagon cooks guard their recipes carefully to win first prize in the highest-paid chuck wagon cook-off in the country. Location: Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds 10th and Grand Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 806-376-7767. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first of June. June 6-8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Aransas Pass: 60th Annual Shrimporee. There will be a wide variety of entertainment from live music to belly dancers, plus much more. Plenty of food, arts and crafts vendors, and carnival rides, too. It is truly a family weekend and we're excited about having you and your family join us. Location: City of Aransas Pass Community Park, 200 E. Johnson at Commercial St. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For additional information, call 1-800-633-3028 or (361) 758-2750 or e-mail: info@aransaspass.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 6-8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Arlington: 22nd Annual Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games. Renowned for its outstanding entertainment, the Texas Scottish Festival features some of the top Scottish performers in the world. Scheduled events include professional and amateur athletics, workshops, children's games and activities, genealogy and history seminars, dog shows, dance parties, colorful Scottish Clan tents, and every kind of Scottish food and ale imaginable. If it's Scottish, you'll find it here. Location: Maverick Stadium, University of Texas at Arlington. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, go to www.texasscottishfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in June. June 6-8, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Brady: Heart of Texas Thunder Drag Boat Races. Drag boat racers from all over the southern United States will compete for prizes in many different racing categories. The Fastest Liquid Quarter Mile in the Hill country. The public is urged to bring lawn chairs for viewing and coolers on wheels or in a wagon. Over 100 drag boats are expected to enter the competition. Time: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Cost: Sat $8, Sun $12. Location: Brady Lake FM 2028. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-597-3491 or visit www.bradytx.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 6-8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Grand Prairie: Auto Swap Meet at Traders Village. Hundreds of vendors set up with cars, parts, accessories and memorabilia items. Everything from classics to customs to handyman specials, a car lover's paradise. Open to all makes and models. Time: 8am - Dusk. Cost: $3 parking. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-647-2331 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 6-8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Longview: AlleyFest. This family-oriented festival features a Kids Fest, Music Fest, Food Fest, sports events, arts & crafts and a chili cook-off. Location: Downtown Longview. Region: Texas Piney Woods. For additional information, call (903)237-4040, visit www.alleyfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 6-14, 2008 - FAIR - Greenville: Hunt County Fair. Featuring top quality musical events, a midway with breathtaking rides, displays of local crafts, and livestock exhibits and competitions. Time: M-F gates open at 4pm, Sat & Sun 12 noon. Cost: $8. Location: Hunt County Fairgrounds on FM 1570 (Jack Finney Blvd). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-454-1503 or visit www.huntcountyfair.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 6-21, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: Summer of Slapstick. 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 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. June 7, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Boerne: Adventure Fest. Adventure Fest is about discovering fun outdoors from archery to fishing to horseback and powered parachute rides. Birds of Prey demonstrations, live music, remote controlled airplanes, and much more. Time: 8-6. Cost: Parking. Location: 1 City Lake Road (take Ranger Creek Road Exit off I-H 10 West, go under the highway, turn right on the west side service road, turn left at Upper Cibolo Creek Road, lake entrance is on the left). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-249-7277 or visit www.visitboerne.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Weekend in June. June 7, 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. June 7, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Lufkin: Neches River Rendezvous. This 10-mile canoe trip down the Neches River is fun for everyone. You can choose to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic surroundings and wildlife, or you can compete in the timed event. Participants will be treated to lunch and receive the official Neches River Rendezvous t-shirt. We invite you to come experience the beauty, challenge, and pleasure of the Neches River. Time: Begins at 8am. Cost: varies between $10-$25. Location: 1615 S. Chestnut. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (936) 634-6305. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Saturday of June. June 7, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Sonora: West Texas Championship Cook-Off. Join us for a cook-off competition in brisket, ribs, goat, chicken & chili with showmanship awarded. Dance on Saturday night under the West Texas Stars. Great food and fun with friends, and a whole lot more. Join us for some West Texas Style fun. Location: Sutton County Park Bus Hwy 290 Sonora, Texas 76950. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 325-387-2880. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Saturday in June. June 7-8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - McKinney: Celebrating the Arts & Jazz in Downtown McKinney. More than 100 artists and crafters representing every mix and medium of art. Enjoy the sounds of jazz and stroll throughout downtown McKinney to experience the magic of history coupled with fine dining, wine tastings, arts and crafts, street dancing, live entertainment, activities for all ages and much more. This event is free and open to the general public. Time: Sat. 10am-7pm; Sun. Noon-5pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Historic Downtown McKinney. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-547-2662 or visit www.downtownmckinney.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 11, 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. June 12, 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. June 13, 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. June 13-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Columbus: 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, special attractions, food and libations. Each day includes performances by several of the best bands Texas has to offer on two stages. Time: Varies daily. Cost: 1-day Tickets- Friday $20, Saturday $30, 2-day Tickets $45. Location: Colorado County Fair Grounds Hwy 71 North, Columbus, TX 78934. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 30,000. For more information, call 972-690-6099 or visit www.bestintexasfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually, Memorial Day Weekend. June 13-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Irving: Annual Irving Heritage Festival. Celebrate Irving's Centennial with the Irving Heritage Festival. Friday, 6pm. to midnight, visit the Whistle Stop Plaza and Clocktower for the Annual Old-Time Fiddlers Contest. Saturday Main Street comes alive with "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" featuring vendors and entertainment as well as displays from the past. Time: 9am - 5pm. Cost: Free admission. Location: Heritage Park, Irving. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 972-253-9700. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in June. June 13-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Nacogdoches: Blueberry Festival. Water balloon toss, musical entertainment, arts and crafts a sock-hop, Country concert, and a Blues concert. Location: Eugenia Sterne Park, E. Main St. Region: Texas Piney Woods. For more information, call 936-560-5533. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Friday and Saturday in June. June 13-15, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Dallas: 5th Annual City Arts Celebration. This annual event showcases the incredible performing, visual, and culinary arts which are the fabric of Downtown Dallas. Enjoy a weekend of free outdoor concerts, delicious Dallas cuisine, artist demonstrations, and spectacular exhibits in some of our country's finest museums. Time: Call. Cost: Free. Location: Dallas Arts District, 2121 San Jacinto. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 214-571-1301 or visit www.dallascityarts.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 13-15, 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. June 13-15, 2008 - FESTIVAL- San Antonio: 37th Annual Texas Folklife Festival. Ethnic groups representing 40 countries of the world come together to share mouth-watering cuisine, traditional dances, homespun tales, lively music and more. Location: San Antonio, Institute of Texan Cultures at the corner of Bowie Street and Durango Boulevard on HemisFair Park in downtown San Antonio. Region: South Texas Plains. For additional information, call (210)458-2390. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 13 - July 18, 2008 - MUSIC FESTIVAL -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 75218. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 214-559-2778 or visit www.shakespearedallas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Brenham: Juneteenth Celebration. Parade in downtown Historic Brenham, TX. Entertainment at Fireman's Park. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Parade in Downtown Fireman's Park, 903 N. Park St. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-256-6162. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 14, 2008 - FAIR - Denton: Denton Air Fair. The Air Fair is open to the public. 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: Gates open at 10am. Cost: Adults $5, Kids 7-17 $3, Six and under free. Produced by David Schultz Airshows. Location: Denton Airport. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (940) 484-1603. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Dublin: Dr Pepper 117th Birthday Celebration. Dublin officially becomes DR PEPPER, TEXAS on the second Saturday in June each year as Dr Pepper aficionados from around the world come here to celebrate the birthday of the oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant in the world - and the only one which has always used pure cane sugar. It's a day of family fun with food, games, tours, entertainment, contests, arts and crafts and all things Dr Pepper. Time: all day. Cost: Free. Location: 221 S. Patrick St. Dublin, Texas 76446. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 254-445-3466. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in June. June 14, 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. June 14, 2008- OTHER EVENT - 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. June 14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Grand Prairie: Festival de Garibaldi - Mariachi Festival. Enjoy Mariachi music and festival food throughout the day. Time: 8am-Dusk. Cost: $3 parking. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-647-2331 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 14, 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 250,000. For more information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug. June 14, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Ingleside: Skinny Water Fishing Tournament. Fishing Tournament with Calcutta. Registration and meal is Friday night. Time: weigh-in at 3pm. Cost: free to spectators. Location: Cove Park - 1319 Parkview Lane. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-899-2906 or visit www.inglesidetxchamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Second weekend in June. June 14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Jacksonville: Annual Tomato Fest. Celebrating Jacksonville, once known as the Tomato Capital of the World, tomatoes are the main ingredient for this annual event. Events include Tomato Eating Contest, Couch Tomato 'No Sweat' Olympics, Tomato Town, Best Home Grown Tomato, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and much more. Time: 10am-9pm. Cost: free. Location: Commerce & Austin Street (downtown). Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 1-800-376-2217 or 903-586-2217. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in June. June 14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Missouri City: Juneteenth Celebration Festival. The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration is a free four-day, family oriented series of entertainment events occurring in Ft. Bend County in Texas. The event's host, the Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (MCJCF), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, will welcome 10,000 guests from across the country for the annual event highlighting education as a means to true freedom from poverty, abuse and stagnation in life. Proceeds raise funds for college scholarships. The events are a unique blend of golf, musical festival, youth sports/choir competition, festival, parade and battle of the high school bands. Time: 10am-11pm. Cost: Free Admission. Location: Hunter's Glen Park, 1340 Independence Blvd., Missouri City, Texas 77489. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281.213.9554 or visit www.mocityjuneteenth.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 14, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Port Aransas: University of Texas Marine Science Institute 62nd Anniversary - Open House. University of Texas Marine Science Institute will hold its bi-annual open house on campus. There will be exhibitions, guided tours and field excursions. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Time: 8:30am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: 750 Channel View Drive, Port Aransas, Texas 78373. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (361)749-6711 or visit www.utmsi.utexas.edu. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 14-15, 2008 - FESTIVAL - El Paso: Custom Car & Chopper Festival. This event has attracted more than 25,000 people to Texas Avenue where the streets were filled with the best cars in town and awesome choppers. Time: 3pm - 1am. Cost: Free. Location: Texas Avenue. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 915-351-1191. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Father's Day wknd. June 15, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Father's Day Fish-for-a-Grill and Senior Citizen's Day at Lone Star Park. Seniors 62 and better receive free general admission to the Grandstand. Dad can win on the horses and on the fish in the fishing contest. Time: 1:35pm. Cost: General Admission $3. Location: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on Father's Day. June 15, 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. June 15-21, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Antonio: Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant. The Miss Rodeo Texas pageant is the qualifying state of Texas pageant for the Miss Rodeo America pageant. These Rodeo Queens are the ambassadors for the National Sport of Texas- Rodeo. The ladies are judged on their horsemanship riding ability, equine knowledge, rodeo knowledge as well as personality and appearance. Location: San Pedro Theatre. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 210-349-5935. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third week in June. June 18-21, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Weatherford: Parker County Sheriff's Posse Frontier Days Rodeo. Enjoy 4 full evenings of rodeo fun. Bring the entire family to watch team roping, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, and much more. Vendors selling a variety of items are set up around the perimeter of the grounds. Refreshments and souvenirs can be purchased at the rodeo. Great bands perform every night after the rodeo. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $10 reserve, $8 general admission. Location: Sheriff's Posse Arena, 2221 Mineral Wells Hwy, 76088. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-598-5402 or visit www.parkercountysheriffsposse.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd full weekend in June. June 19, 2008 - CONCERT - San Antonio: Botanical Garden Concert Under the Stars: Seth Walker. Live bands fill the Garden with music the third Thursday of each summer month. 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. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 210-829-5100 or visit www.sabot.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 19-13, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Hand Pulled Prints. Inspiring print works by the Johnson Creek Press Time: Tue-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: 2108 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX . 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. June 19-21, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Marcos: Juneteenth Celebrations. Enjoy the oldest known annual celebration of the ending of slavery. Festivities include an old fashion picnic, BBQ cook-off, and festivities for the entire family. Time: 10am-6pm. Cost: free. Location: San Marcos Plaza, 206 N. C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-393-5900 or visit www.toursanmarcos.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 19-22, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Jr. Hereford Assoc. Show. Children from all over Texas bring Hereford cattle for show and livestock judging. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: free admission. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)456-9448. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 20-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bryan: 2nd Annual Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival. Great steaks & fine wine, along with live entertainment. Time: Friday evening and Saturday 10am-10:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Bryan. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-209-5518 or visit www.texasredsfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 20-21, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Center: Shelby County Sheriff's Posse PRCA Rodeo. Bronco bustin', bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, live entertainment and more. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: Adults $8, Under 12 $6, Under 5 free. Location: Hwy 7 East. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-598-8453 or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 20-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Greenville: Audie Murphy Days. Honors WWII's most decorated soldier, a native of Hunt County. Cost: Free. Location: Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum, 600 I-30 East, Exit 95. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-450-4502. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Friday & Saturday in June. June 20-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Stockdale: 64th Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee. One of the oldest watermelon festivals in Texas, the Jubilee is a refreshing slice of summer time fun. Friday night- rodeo & concert (Texas Country Entertainers). Saturday- Parade, food & arts & crafts booths, and entertainment at the park. Saturday night- rodeo & concert. Come enjoy small town summer fun. Time: Fri 8pm - Midnight, Sat 10am - 1am. Cost: 1 fee gets you into both rodeo & concert. Location: at the intersection of Highway 123 and Highway 97. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, visit www.stockdaletx.org/jubilee.htm. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd full weekend in June. June 20-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Stonewall: Peach Jamboree & Rodeo. This annual event features a rodeo and dance, arts & crafts vendors, peach auction and peach queen crowning. Location: Stonewall, Chamber of Commerce Grounds. Region: Texas Hill Country. For additional information, call (830) 644-2735 or visit www.stonewalltexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in June. June 20 - July 8, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: "Robin Hood". The beloved tail of the bandit and his merry men. Opening weekend Fri-Sun at 8:30pm, following weekends Thu-Sat at 8:30pm Time: 8:30pm. Cost: $12 adults; $8 under 17. Location: The Point Theatre, at Hill Country Arts Foundation, Hwy 39, Ingram, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (800) 459-HCAF. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 21, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Ingleside: Skinny Water Rodeo Adult Fishing Tournament. Two member teams fish the bay waters for cash prizes. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Cove Park, 1319 Parkview Lane. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-899-2906 or visit www.inglesidetxchamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in June. June 21, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Wichita Falls: 71st Annual Oil Bowl Football Classic. Texas and Oklahoma football high school all-stars compete. Presented by the Maskat Shrine. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $9 general admission, $11 reserved. Location: Memorial Stadium, 4709 Barnett Rd. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-692-9390 or visit www.oilbowl.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 21-22, 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. June 24-28, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Elgin: 39th Annual Western Days Festival. Includes nightly rodeo, street dance, live music, food fair, photo contest, golf tournament, arts & crafts booth and parade. Location: Elgin Memorial Park, Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information call Phone: (512)285-4515 or E-mail:elginchamber@hotmail.com. Held annually, fourth weekend in June. June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: Old Timer's Reunion. A time which the old timer's gather to reunite with old acquaintances to mingle and watch the annual rodeo parade together. Time: 9am. Cost: FREE. Location: West of the Pecos Museum, Pecos, TX. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-5076. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of Pecos rodeo (first 4 days of July). June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: West of the Pecos Rodeo Parade. Horse Riders and rodeo participants along with several organizations from around the West Texas Area come together to show off their best. Time: 10am. Cost: FREE. Location: Junction Hwy. 17 & Business 20. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-2406. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of the rodeo. June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: Old Timer's Reunion Luncheon. Right after the Reunion, they will be serving delicious BBQ for donations. Time: 11:30am. Location: Pecos Senior Citizen Center, Pecos, TX. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-3272. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of the rodeo. June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: Reeves County Sheriff's Posse BBQ. The best BBQ in West Texas is served and everybody gets together to mingle. Time: Noon. Cost: $5. Location: Reeves County Sheriff's Posse Barn. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-2406. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of the rodeo. June 25-28, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Pecos: 126th West of the Pecos Rodeo. Four exciting evenings filled with calf roping, bronco riding, barrel racing, and much more. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: varies on seating. Location: Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 1-800-588-2855. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 25-29, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp. Acoustic instruction with jam sessions and concerts, held on the grounds of beautiful Schreiner University. Time: all day. Cost: see website for details. Location: Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-5711 or visit www.hcamp.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 26-29, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Luling: Watermelon Thump. Festivities center around a championship Black Diamond (avg. 60-70 lbs., tops 100 lbs.) watermelon contest that includes judging, an auction and a seed-spitting contest. The Watermelon Thump Parade is Saturday, dances are Saturday and Sunday nights, car show is Sunday. Other activities include a carnival, rodeo, barbecue, exhibitors market and a queen competition. Location: Luling Downtown at Magnolia Avenue and Davis Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 830-875-3214 or visit www.watermelonthump.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 27-28, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Center: Shelby County Sheriff's Posse PRCA Rodeo. Bronco bustin', bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, live entertainment and more. Time: 7:30pm beginning time. Cost: Adults $8, Children under 12 $6, Children under 5 free. Location: Shelby County Expo Center, Highway 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 every 4th Friday & Saturday in June. June 27-29, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Buda: Fiesta 2008. This event is a benefit for the continued construction of the new Santa Cruz Church in Buda, TX. The weekend Festivities features live music, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Washer Tournament, El Grito and Jalapeno eating contest, 2nd Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament, Games, Rides, Food, Bingo and a Raffle. A grand prize consisting of a 2008 Ford Sportstrac will be raffled off at 8pm Sunday evening along with 7 other items. No outside food, drinks or coolers will be allowed on the grounds. Time: 5pm-12 Midnight, Sunday 4-11pm. Cost: $5-$10. Location: Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1100 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Jerry Herrera at 512-312-2520 X120 or visit www.santacruzcc.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 27-29, 2008 - FAIR - Navasota: Antique Days At Navasota. Come join us for antiques, glass, shabby, vintage. Concessions on site with tearoom fare and more. Hope to see you there. Time: Fri-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5. Cost: $5; 12 & under free. Location: Grimes County Expo Center, 5220 FM 3455. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-324-5184 or visit www.antiquedaysatnavasota.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 28, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bandera: Riverfest. Held annually along the banks of the Medina River in Bandera City Park. Sponsored by Bandera Business Association. Arts & Crafts, entertainment, fiddler's contest, children's activities, kayak races,(kayak provided), "tube roping", and the ever popular Everything But a Boat River Regatta. Bring your swimsuits and river shoes and enjoy. Cost: yes. Location: Bandera, Texas, City Park on the Medina River. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-364-3833 or visit www.banderariverfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Ballinger: Fireworks Display. Enjoy a fireworks display and eat free watermelon. Time: 5:30pm-10pm. Location: 289 County Road 398 Ballinger, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 325-365-2333. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in June. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Eldorado: X Bar Ranch Dinner Show. Biscuits O'Bryan- As the cook for the I.O. Everybody Ranch, Biscuits has entertained audiences across the nation with history, clean humor, stories, poems and cowboy philosophy. He delights both young and old leaving smiles on their faces and a better understanding of the cowboy way of life. Biscuits received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists in 2003 for Best Humorist/Storyteller. Call for menu, exact time, directions and pricing. Time: 7pm. Cost: varies. Location: X Bar Ranch Live Oak Lodge near Eldorado, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-888-853-2688. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in June. June 28, 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 from over 70 vendors. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: no charge; free parking on street. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Sq., 700 Main St., Kerrville. 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.
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