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(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. (August 30) thru September 1, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bandera: Celebrate Bandera. Held in downtown Bandera to honor Bandera's cowboy and western heritage. Features a dance, longhorn cattle drive, parades, food & entertainment, arts & crafts, reenactments, rodeos, celebrity concert, and cowboy church. Location: Multiple locations within Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 10,000 - 15,000. For more information, call 830-796-4447 or visit www.celebratebandera.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Labor Day Weekend. (August 30) thru September 1, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Columbus: Colorado River 100 Canoe Marathon. Finish the final leg of a 100 mile marathon canoe race and adventure challenge here in Columbus. Upon completion of the Colorado River 100, paddlers will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have completed one of the most difficult endurance events in Texas. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 804 Robson Columbus, TX 78934. 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. (August 14) thru September 7, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Downtown Retrospective. A collection of photographs depicting the historical downtown area of Kerrville. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett. 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. (August 28) thru September 14, 2008 (weekends) - FESTIVAL - Odessa: The Southwest Shakespeare Festival. In September The Globe is alive and kickin'. Fast-growing annual festival featuring plays based on the works of William Shakespeare, performed at The Globe Theatre, modeled after Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre in England. Time: Call for performance schedule. Cost: Admission charged. Location: The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-580-3177. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. (September 11) thru October 5, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Representational Watercolor. Paintings and miniatures in watercolor by Bobbie Brown Marsh. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett. 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. (August 21) thru October 12, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 88th Annual National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition. The only Texas venue to host the collection of works from the 2008 Nt'l Exhibition, showcasing the world's most highly respected artists. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett. 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. (September 25) thru October 19, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Quilts and other Art Forms. Fiber art quilts and fiber art interpreted with other art forms. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. 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. (September 27) thru October 24, 2008 - FAIR - Hempstead: Waller County Fair. We invite you to Kick Up Your Heels and have some great family fun. Enjoy events such as a bull riding blowout, ranch rodeo, youth rodeo, Mutton Bustin', roping, and other rodeo fun, a greased pig contest, BBQ cook-off, carnival, Junior Livestock auction, live entertainment, and more. Fun for all ages. Time: Parade kicks off 9am on Saturday. Cost: Daily $7, Rodeo $8, Concert $10. Location: Waller County Fairgrounds, FM 359 @ Old Hempstead Rd (Hwy 290 W). Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 50,000-100,000. For more information, call 979-826-2825 or visit www.wallercountyfair.org for complete schedule of events. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last week in September. September 1, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Brackettville: Alamo Village Labor Day Fun. Cowboy Horse Racing down the front street of Alamo Village. Western Specialty Acts, Music, Gunfights, BBQ, Children's games, Foot races. Shops, Museums. Great Western Entertainment. Time: 9-5. Cost: $10.75 adults, 6-11 children, 5 and under Free. Location: FM 674, 7 miles north of Brackettville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-563-2580 or visit www.alamovillage.com and www.alamovillagetoday.5u.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on Labor Day, 1st Monday in September. September 3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-1945 or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held once a month the first three months in each semester. September 5, 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. September 5-13, 2008 - FAIR - Odessa: Permian Basin Fair & Exposition. The Permian Basin's largest annual event. Nine fun-filled days feature live entertainment, a livestock show, great food, a petting zoo, a carnival, arts & crafts and much more. Time: Fri 5pm - midnight, Sat 10am - midnight, Sun 10am-10pm, Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm. Cost: Adults $6, Seniors & Children (12 & under) $4. Location: 42nd St. & Andrews Hwy. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-877-550-3232. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, weekend following Labor Day. September 5-7, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Grand Prairie: 46th Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow. An exciting salute to Native American heritage features a championship dance competition in over 11 categories, a gigantic Indian arts & crafts show, a Tepee contest and Indian food booths. Dozens of tribes from across the U.S. are represented each year. Time: 8am - Dusk. Cost: $3 parking. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. 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 September. September 5-20, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: Fall Into Fun. Live Vaudeville and Classic Cinema Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General Admission: Adults $15/Matinee $10, Senior Citizens, Students & Military With ID $12/Matinee $8, Children Under 12 $8. Group rates available. Location: Salado Silver Theater, Spur 108 Royals St. 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. September 6, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, 1st Saturday. September 6 - November 29, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Fall Meeting of Champions at Lone Star Park. Experience live Quarter Horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Time: Wednesday - Saturday first race at 6:35pm. Cost: $3 general admission. Location: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-263-6223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually September - November. September 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. September 11, 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. September 11, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Johnson City: Patriot Day. A candlelight ceremony commemorating the tragic events of 9-11, 2001, held on the front patio of the national historical park Visitor Center. Remarks from park staff and community leaders and a musical tribute, followed by refreshments. Lest we forget. Time: 8pm. Cost: free. Location: Park Visitor Center, Ladybird Lane and Avenue G. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (830) 868-7128, ext. 244. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on September 11. September 11-14, 2008 - FAIR - Columbus: Colorado County Fair. Live music featuring nationally known artists, parades, pageants, livestock, food, art & photography, BBQ, baked goods, carnival rides & games, rodeo and so much more. Time: Varies. Cost: Varies. Location: 602 Walnut. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-9266 or visit www.coloradocountyfair.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in September. September 11-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Grapevine: 22nd
Annual GrapeFest. September 11 - October 5, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Representational Watercolor. Paintings and miniatures in watercolor by Bobbie Brown Marsh. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett. 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. September 12, 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. September 12-13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Seguin: 6th Annual Roundup Cowboy Gathering. The Annual Roundup Cowboy Gathering hosted by Red Steagall and featuring The Riders In The Sky is a two-day event celebrating the Western culture and lifestyle of the American Cowboy featuring top-notch cowboy music and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds benefit Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation. Time: See Website for schedule. Cost: TBA. Location: Diamond F Arena & Expo Center, 5835 Old Seguin Luling Road, Seguin, TX. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-401-7375 or visit www.RoundupCowboyGathering.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 12-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Anahuac: Texas GATORFEST. A weekend of family fun, food and entertainment awaits all at historic Fort Anahuac Park. Texas GATORFEST is truly the most unique festival in the state, combining the alligator and family fun for a good old Texas two-stepping good time. Witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, take an airboat ride or a river boat tour, and enjoy three stages of entertainment, Texas Artisans, merchants and the scenic waterfront beer garden. Take a whirl on the adult carnival rides and treat the kids to the kiddy rides, pony rides and petting zoo. On Saturday and Sunday, witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup and visit the Alligator Education Tent to get an up close and personal view of live gators. Time: Friday 6pm - 12 midnight. Saturday, 10am - 12 midnight. Sunday 12 noon - 6pm. Cost: $10 Adult, Students, 18 & under & Seniors 65 & over $5, under 5 free, Parking free. Location: Historic Fort Anahuac Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 409-267-4190 or visit www.texasgatorfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, weekend following the opening of alligator season in Texas on September 10. September 12-14, 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. September 12-20, 2008 - FAIR - Amarillo: Tri-State Fair. Midway, rides, games, food booths, concerts, free shows, animal exhibits, a rodeo and more. Location: Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds 10th and Grand Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 806-376-7767. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third week in September. September 13-20, 2008 - FAIR - Brenham: 140th Washington County Fair. "Oldest County Fair in Texas." Shows, Rodeos, Music and Fun! Nashville entertainment, carnival, crafts, food livestock and poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions. Time: call. Cost: $10 daily, $15 advance season ticket. Location: Washington County Fairgrounds 1305 E. Blue Bell Road. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 979-836-4112 or visit www.washingtoncofair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. September 13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Celina: 29th Annual Lynn Stambaugh Fun Day. A long running community event in a family friendly, traditional small town on our historic downtown square. A Fun Run and a pancake breakfast kick off the day followed by performances on the main stage by local groups and organizations as well as seasoned musicians. Kid's area, arts & crafts, rides, contests and food. The day ends with a outside movie showing. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: free. Location: Celina Historic Downtown Square, 45 minutes north of Dallas on 289 (Preston Road). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-382-3600 or visit www.celinachamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Flatonia: Market Days. Antiques, produce, arts & crafts, canned goods, household items, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have sidewalk sales and/or special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Cost: free. Location: 208 E. North Main. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in March, April, September, and October. September 13, 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. September 13, 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. September 13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Grand Prairie: Fiestas Patrias. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Traders Village. Time: 8am - Dusk. Cost: $3 parking. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. 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 September. September 13, 2008 - FAIR - Hillsboro: Go Texan/Cotton Pickin' Fair. Activities on Friday include a concert at 8pm featuring the Quebe Sisters Band, performing a refreshing blend of western swing, hot jazz & swing standards, western, vintage country and traditional Texas style fiddle tunes. On Saturday beginning at 8am, activities include a one-mile and 5K run, followed by a BBQ cook-off, arts & crafts booths, food vendors and entertainment. Time: Call. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Hillsboro Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-HILLSBORO or visit www.hillsborochamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in September. September 13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Marble Falls: Market Day. Over 100 vendors with a variety of items, 9am to 4pm. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Free to shoppers. Location: Main Street (between First and Fourth Streets). 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 March and September. September 13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Richmond: Fiestas Patrias. Celebrate two Mexican national holidays! "Diez Y Seis de Septiembre" commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain in 1825, & Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's freedom from French forces in Mexico in 1862. Music, food & craft booths, watermelon and jalapeno eating contest, a car show, children's activities & the Fiestas Patrias Queen coronation. Time: Noon to 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Fort Bend Museum 500 Houston Richmond, Texas 77469. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-342-6478. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. September 13-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Gruene: 5th Annual Texas Metal Arts - A Festival at Gruene. There will be demonstrations and exhibitions of 25 metal artists with work ranging from fine jewelry to blacksmithing, in Gruene Historic District. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: 1601 Hunter Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Zeke & Marty at 903-852-3311 or go to www.texasmetalarts.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 13-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: Pickin' & Peddlin' Bluegrass Festival at Traders Village. Some of the best Bluegrass bands in Texas converge on Traders Village in NW Houston each September for two days of pickin' and grinnin' beneath the 2.5-acre Blue Expo. Music begins at 10am both days at the CarMax Concert Stage. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge, Houston, TX 77041. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-890-5500. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, second weekend in September. September 13-14, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Houston: Bayou Bend Ranch Rodeo. A Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) sanctioned event - pitting Texas' finest working ranch hands from a number of the historic ranches from across the state. Each team will be comprised of 4-6 cowboys competing in Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Cow Milking, Team Penning and Team Branding. Come help us "open the chutes" on Houston's newest, western heritage celebration! Time: Sat: 8am-11pm, Sun: 12pm-6pm. Cost: $14/day or $20 wknd pass; Children 11 & under free. Location: All events held at Houston Farm & Ranch Club in West Houston. One Abercrombie Drive (Hwy 6 near I-10) Houston, TX 77084. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. More information and tickets available at www.hfrc.org, or call 281-463-6650. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in September. September 13-14, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Gun & Knife Show. Display of guns, knives, jewelry, books and other related items. Time: Sat. 9-5; Sun 10-4. Cost: call for info. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3805 Hwy 27, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-5844. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 13-14, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Lake Dallas: Waterfest at Willow Grove. Waterfest at Willow Grove is all about water sports, free kid's activities, live music, exciting exhibitors and great food & drinks in Lake Dallas. The national boat and jet ski racing competition, SuperCourse Nationals, will take place all weekend. On Saturday, there will be fun for the entire family including free kid's activities (fun inflatables, fishing, scuba diving and pony rides), boat/RV/jet ski exhibitors, and live entertainment from various groups. Saturday evening will feature a Texas country music band and we are inviting everyone back out on Sunday for more jet ski races and a picnic by the lake. Time: Sat: 10 am - 9 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm. Cost: Free event. Parking at Willow Grove Park is $10/car. Location: Willow Grove Park 800 E Hundley Dr., Lake Dallas, TX 75065. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-497-2226 x132 or visit www.lakedallas.com/calendar.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 13-20, 2008 - FAIR - Sulphur Springs: Hopkins County Fall Festival. An 8-day event featuring music shows, petting zoo, Barbeque cook off, grounds entertainment including clowns, face painting, annual Gospel Songfest, Commercial exhibitors, Arts and Crafts, Quilt show, antique tractor pull, Hopkins County Stew contest, Cover Girl Contest. Time: 9am-9pm. Cost: Free. Location: Hopkins County Civic Center - 1200 Houston St. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-885-4262 or visit www.civiccenteronline.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, beginning 2nd weekend in September. September 14, 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. September 16-20, 2008 - FAIR - Wichita Falls: Texas/Oklahoma Fair. Food vendors, arts & crafts entries, live bands, carnival rides, livestock shows, exotic petting zoo, and a beanie burger eating contest. Time: Gates open at 6pm weeknights and 1pm on Saturday. The Exhibit Hall closes at 10pm nightly, but the Midway remains open later. Cost: $5 Adults/$2 Children 12 & younger. Location: MPEC, 1000 5th Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-720-2999 or visit www.joetomwhite.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in September. September 19-20, 2009 - FESTIVAL - Waco: Waco Cultural Arts Fest. Two day free arts and music festival in downtown Waco An eclectic variety of fine art from 30 juried artists including ceramics, painting, photography, wood carvings, glassworks, jewelry and multi-media compositions. Three stages feature more than 200 local, regional and national entertainers including children's entertainment during the two-day celebration. "Arts for All" hands-on arts activities and interactive arts demonstrations for the entire family. Over 10 different menus are offered at Arts Fest food courts along with soda, specialty beers, wine and margaritas. Headliners 2008 Brave Combo and Bella Canto a fusion of diverse genres of music Time: Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday noon-7pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Indian Springs Park University Parks Drive, Waco. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254 -772-7637 or visit www.wacoartsfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in September. September 18-20 & October 2-4, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: 1st Annual Fall Presentation of Horton Foote's Plays at Tablerock's Repertory Theater of Salado. A selection of Horton Foote plays brought to you by equity actors. The Horton Foote Society brings you Mr. Foote's plays on the Tablerock stage twice a year. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $15. Location: Tablerock's Repertory Theater of Salado, 409 Royal Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-0947-9205 or visit www.tablerock.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in Spring and Fall. September 19-20, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys competing in this exciting event. Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Arena. 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. September 19-20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Sulphur Springs: Annual Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Quilt Show. There will be approximately 150 quilts on display, including antiques and junior entries, with awards & ribbons given. Boutique and Quilts for sale. Awards presented at the show at 2:15pm Saturday. Quilt raffle ticket winner will be drawn at the show at 2:30 Saturday. Time: Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. Cost: $2. Location: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Grounds. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-300-6623 or 903-885-8071 or visit www.tourism.sulphurspringstx.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend of Fall Festival. September 19-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Brownwood: Annual Brownwood Reunion Celebration. Mayor Massey officially invites you to come celebrate our version of Mayberry, Brownwood, Texas with us. Dance under the stars, meet some new and old friends, enter friendly competitions, stroll down the avenue, and eat everything from festival favorites to great down home cooking. We will fill 20 city blocks with surprises, attractions, friends, great cooking, crafters, parades, bull rides, web fan cams, Apache helicopters, good times and so much more. We would love to have you. Time: Friday 5pm-12pm, Saturday 10am-12pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Admission to festival grounds is FREE. Admissions to nightly concerts range from $10-$30. Location: 600 E. Depot Brownwood Texas 76801. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: 20,000-30,000. For more information, call 325-641-1182 or 324-998-INFO or visit www.BrownwoodTX.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third Weekend in September. September 19-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Cleburne: Antique Alley & Yard Sale. 15-mile country shopping extravaganza via FM 4 from Cleburne to Grandview with special shows, yard sales, store promotions and fund raisers offering antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, food and more since 1999. Vendor Inquiries Welcomed. Time: 8am-5pm. Location: FM 4, 15 miles Cleburne to Grandview. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-641-0183 or visit www.alley.cleburne.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held bi-annually, 3rd full weekends in April & September. September 19-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Plano: 29th Annual EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival. A 3-day event with something for everyone. Over 100 hot air balloons fill the Plano sky while festival attendees are entertained by concerts, the Kids Fun Zone, a Festival Marketplace, and tantalizing food vendors. In addition, this year features a Friday night "street dance", and a spectacular Saturday night fireworks. Time: Friday: 4pm, Saturday: 7am-10pm, Sunday: 7am-7pm. Cost: One time entrance ticket $4, Saturday or Sunday All-Day Pass $6, Weekend Pass $15. Children under 36 inches tall are free. Location: Oak Point Park, 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For ticket info & other details, contact Jo Via at 972-867-7566 or visit www.planoballoonfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. September 20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Dallas: Art Dealers Association Gallery Walk. The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) will present its annual Gallery Walk at 35 of its member galleries throughout the Dallas area. This free event (except for at the Nasher Sculpture Center) provides art lovers an opportunity to socialize and roam (in a car) from gallery to gallery all in one day. Time: 2-8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: multiple locations. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 214-943-1099 or visit www.dallasartdealers.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in September and 3rd weekend in April. September 20, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Flatonia: Fall Market Day & Citywide Garage Sale. Antiques, produce, arts & crafts, canned goods, household item, toys, jewelry and much more. Local merchants will have sidewalk sales and/or special prices. The E. A. Arnim Museum will be opened. Time: 8:30am & 4:30pm. Cost: none. Location: North Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third Saturday in September. September 20, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - La Grange: Texas Heroes Day. Enjoy a day of honoring Texas Heroes including those who fought and died for the Republic of Texas. The event specially commemorates the men of the Dawson Massacre and the Mier Expedition. Enjoy pioneer craft demonstrations, re-enactors, cannon and musket salutes, dulcimer music, historic flag display, a special presentation, and guided tours. Call for more information Time: 10am-12pm. Cost: free. Location: Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites; 414 State Loop 92; La Grange, Tx 78945. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-968-5658 or visit . Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually closest Saturday to September 18th. September 20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Greenville: Rally Round Greenville. Fun for the whole family with live entertainment, kid’s activities, pony rides, food vendors, crafts, antique cars, bike races, and Mini Grand Prix. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown on the Square. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-455-1510 or visit tourism@greenvillechamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in September. September 20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Sulphur Springs: 38th Annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest. The cook-off, which is the finale of the annual Hopkins County Fall Festival week, will feature over 100 cooking teams, stirring up this local delicacy in 10 gallon cast iron stew pots over oak hardwood fires. A $500 cash prize, trophy, and bragging rights will be given to the winner of this event. The contest begins at dawn with the finished product and all the trimmings being served to the public, for a $5 all-you-can-eat charge, at 10:30am. Time: 9am-11am. Cost: $5 All You Can Eat. Location: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Grounds. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-300-6623 or 903-885-8071 or visit www.tourism.sulphurspringstx.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday of Fall Festival. September 20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Tyler: Festival on the Square. Enjoy a day of fun for the family on the square in Downtown Tyler. This celebration of arts and entertainment features everything from a daytime children's area with crafts and fun activities to an evening concert under the stars. Arts and Crafts show, musical performances, a volleyball tournament, arts demonstration and more. Time: 10am - midnight. Cost: Concert at night $10 in advance, $15 at gate. Location: Downtown Square in Tyler. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-593-6905 or visit www.heartoftyler.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in September. September 20-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Waco: Waco Cultural Arts Fest. Two day free arts and music festival in downtown Waco An eclectic variety of fine art from 30 juried artists including ceramics, painting, photography, wood carvings, glassworks, jewelry and multi-media compositions. Three stages feature more than 200 local, regional and national entertainers including children's entertainment during the two-day celebration. "Arts for All" hands-on arts activities and interactive arts demonstrations for the entire family. Over 10 different menus are offered at Arts Fest food courts along with soda, specialty beers, wine and margaritas. Headliners 2008 Brave Combo and Bella Canto a fusion of diverse genres of music Time: Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday noon-7pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Indian Springs Park University Parks Drive, Waco. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254 -772-7637 or visit www.wacoartsfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in September. September 20-21, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Azle: Best Of The West Cowboy Cap Guns-Vintage Toys & Western Memorabilia Sale. Best in World Display of HUGE Roy Rogers Collection-largest in world as Gene Autry, Lone Ranger, John Wayne, Lone Ranger & 29 others plus killer Toys & Western Collectibles Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: $3 Adult, Kids under 12 Free. Location: NW Of Ft Worth in Azle- 404 West Main St. - Old Downtown. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-444-4320 or visit www.wildwesttoysvintagetoyshow.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in September. September 20-21, 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. September 23-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Abilene: 8th Annual West Texas Book & Music Festival. Writing and Publishing workshops, Abilene Book Award, Cookbook Gala, Gospel Hymnfest, Texas Songwriters Concert, Boots and Books Luncheon honoring Texas Authors, "Hall of Texas Authors" with more than 100 Texas authors, publishers and musicians who display, sell & autograph books and CD's. Presentations are held throughout the day Saturday. Time: Varies. Cost: Free except for Boots and Books Luncheon. Location: Abilene Public Library, historic Paramount Theatre & Abilene Civic Center. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-676-6328, Ricki Brown, or click on the boots & books logo at www.abilenetx.com/apl. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th weekend in September. September 23-28, 2008 - FAIR - New Braunfels: Comal County Fair. One of Texas' oldest and largest county fairs with exhibits, carnival, rodeo and entertainment. Location: 801 E. Common Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-625-1505. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 25 - October 19, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Quilts and other Art Forms. Fiber art quilts and fiber art interpreted with other art forms. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. 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. September 26, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Kerrville: Texas Living HIstory Day. Over 60 performers, tribute to Jimmie Rodgers, Texas Folklore Seminar, Texas Heritage concert and dance. Time: 9am-11pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-792-7409 or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th Friday in September. September 26-27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Blanco: Heritage Days. We will have Civil War Re-enactors putting on demonstrations, chuckwagon cook-off and demonstrations, ranch rodeo, exhibits, chuckwagon meal and awards, music all day, and a dance Saturday night. Time: 12 noon - 1am. Cost: Free to the grounds; dance $10; chuckwagon food $8. Location: Yett Memorial Park Blanco, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 210-862-1132. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in September. September 26-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Wichita Falls: Falls Fest. Wichita Falls Junior Leagues annual celebration of music, art, food and family fun with children's area, rock climbing wall, "the zipper", arts and crafts, CASI-sanctioned chili cook-off, Falls Fest Poker Run. Nightly fireworks shows will light up the night before each headline concert. Time: Opens Friday at 5pm. Cost: call. Location: Lucy Park. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-692-9797 or visit www.jlwf.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in September. September 26 - October 19, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Dallas: State Fair of Texas. Fair highlights include top country and pop artists, a laser light show, fireworks, a fall gardening exposition, gourmet food prepared by celebrity chefs, the USMC Drum & Bugle Corps, a car show, the Oktoberfest Biergarten, agriculture and livestock exhibitions, and much more. Location: Fair Park, Downtown Dallas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call (214) 565-9931, or visit www.bigtex.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. September 27, 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: 700 Main St., Kerr County Courthouse grounds. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bandera: Cajun Festival & Great Gumbo Cookoff. Authentic Cajun food & music on several stages, Cajun dance contest, arts & crafts. Sponsored by the Medina Lake Betterment Association at the Lakehills Civic Center. Shuttle parking available. Time: 11:30am - 10pm. Cost: $7 adult, under 10 free. Location: Lakehills Civic Center. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-751-2727 or visit www.cajunfestival-medinalake.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th Saturday in September. September 27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Cedar Park: Bydee Festival. The Bydee festival features live music, food, inflatables, caricatures, artists, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family. The feature artist is Brian Joseph, creator of Bydee people. Time: 2pm-7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78681. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Del Rio: Oktoberfest. Join the fun, good food, music and dancing at the Annual Oktoberfest. Time: 6pm-11pm. Cost: Advance tickets $12.50; $15 at the door. Location: Whitehead Memorial Museum, 1308 S. Main. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-774-7568. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. September 27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Eden: Fall Fest & World Class Bull Ride. A small town festival packed with events and activities for the entire family. Vendor booths, arts and crafts, food & fantastic music. The annual World Class Bull Ride is held at Ray Dockery Arena in Pfluger Park followed by a street dance downtown. Time: 10am. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Eden & Ray Dockery Arena. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-869-2211 or visit www.edentexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th Weekend in September. September 27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: 3rd Annual Chisholm Trail Events & Chuckwagon Cook-off. Watch cowboys drive a herd of longhorn cattle from San Gabriel Park to Main Street in Georgetown in a downtown celebration recognizing the city's location on the historic Chisholm Trail, as well as Williamson County's rich cattle driving and raising heritage. The event begins at San Gabriel Park and concludes on the square in Georgetown, with entertainment for visitors of all ages including live cowboy music, food, trick roping show, western craft exhibitors, petting longhorns, chuckwagon displays, pony rides, western authors, historical trail drive re-enactors and exhibits by modern-day cattle raisers. An authentic chuckwagon cooking contest in San Gabriel Park kicks off the event (8am to 3pm), and visitors can sample authentic trail drive cuisine. Time: 8am-9pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Georgetown, 101 W. 7th St. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-943-1670 or visit www.wchm-tx.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in September. September 27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Hallettsville: 14th Annual Kolache Fest. Join us for a day filled with fun, food and music. Outside entertainment in the Biergarten along with music inside the hall. Days events include: downtown parade, arts & crafts, car show, karaoke contests, kolache eating contests, special family area with plenty of rides and attractions. Time: Gates open at 7am. Cost: $3 for day admission, $7 for indoor dance. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 311 Hwy 77 South. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-798-2662 or visit www.hallettsville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in September. September 27-28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Conroe: Texas Forest EXPO. Free for the whole family. Interactive booths, explorative workshops, exhibitors, children's activities and more. Time: Sat 9am, Sun 10am. Cost: Free. Location: Lone Star Convention Center, Airport Rd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 936-295-5688 or visit http://texasforestexpo.tamu.edu. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 27-28, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Spring: Longhorn Rod Run. "Hop back to the Fifties" and join the fun as over 500 cars and trucks line the streets of Old Town Spring to participate in the annual car show. Cars from the 1960's as well as classics from the early 1900's are on display making this an event for the entire family. Cost: Parking only -- $3. Location: 403 Main Street, Spring TX 77373. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-U-STOP-IN. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in September. September 27 - October 24, 2008 - FAIR - Hempstead: Waller County Fair. We invite you to &Kick Up Your Heels& and have some great family fun. Enjoy events such as a bull riding blowout, ranch rodeo, youth rodeo, Mutton Bustin', roping, and other rodeo fun, a greased pig contest, BBQ cook-off, carnival, Junior Livestock auction, live entertainment, and more. Fun for all ages. Time: Parade kicks off 9am on Saturday. Cost: Daily $7, Rodeo $8, Concert $10. Location: Waller County Fairgrounds, FM 359 @ Old Hempstead Rd (Hwy 290 W). Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 50,000-100,000. For more information, call 979-826-2825 or visit www.wallercountyfair.org for complete schedule of events. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last week in September. September 27-28 & October 4-5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Hillsboro: Middlefaire Renaissance and Medieval Festival. A two-day festival of bardic song, comedy, feats of valor, unique arts and crafts, historical skill demonstrations, music, belly dancing, gypsies, rogues and buccaneers. Time: 11am-9pm Sat; 11am-8pm Sun. Cost: $8 per adult; $5 per child; 0-5 FREE; 2-Day Tickets $11. Location: Hwy. 171 and FM 1458, Hillsboro, TX 76645. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-582-3001 or visit www.middlefaire.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 28, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills. Classical music concert consists of professional musicians from throughout the Hill Country plus the Austin and San Antonio areas. Time: Sunday 2:30pm. Cost: n/a. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-792-7469 or visit www.symphonyofthehills.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. September 30 - October 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Round Top: Marburger Farm Antique Show. Shop at one of the nation's most progressive antique shows. 375 vendors having a great time selling their wares in a fun-filled atmosphere on 43 acres. 27 acres of free parking. Vendors from 33 states, Canada, England, Italy and France. Time: Tuesday 10am-2pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Cost: $20 for early buying and $8 Regular Admission. Location: 2248 S. Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954. Located halfway between Round Top and Warrenton on Hwy 237. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-947-5799 or visit www.roundtop-marburger.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held semi-annually, the week of the first Friday in April and October.
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