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January 5, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Beaumont: Spindletop Gusher Celebration. In celebration of Beaumont's heritage, the Lucas Gusher will blow once again. Members of the Gulf Coast Living History Association will re-enact the discovery of oil on January 10th, 1901. Time: 2pm - 3pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Highway 69 at University Drive, Beaumont, TX 77710. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 835-0823 or visit www.spindletop.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Saturday in January. January 6, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, 1st Saturday. January 21, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Freeport: Martin Luther King Parade. A parade celebrating the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. The parade goes through Freeport and features area bands, churches and community leaders. Time: TBA. Cost: Free. Location: West Second Street. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 979-233-3306. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on the Martin Luther King holiday. January 25 - February 5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Galveston: Mardi Gras Galveston. The largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas has more than 75 events including: an awesome entertainment district, colorful parades and processions, elaborate balls and parties, plus exciting exhibits and sporting events. This pre-Lenten celebration draws an estimated 500,000 revelers to beautiful Galveston Island each year. Contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information at 888-425-4753 or call 409-797-5164, visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com, or come by our Visitors Center at 2428 Seawall Boulevard. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. January 31 – February 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Port Arthur: Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas. This four-day event brings to Southeast Texas seven exciting parades, magnificent costumes, Mardi Gras floats, concerts, street entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic and carnival food concessions, KidZone, fireworks, street dances, carnival rides and games, souvenirs, ongoing activities, Mardi Gras beauty pageant, treasure hunt and more. Advance discount tickets available prior to event at area businesses. Handicapped parking available. Time & cost details at www.portarthur.com/mardigras. Event Location: 600 block of Procter Street, Downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Phone number for more information: 409-721-8717. Held annually.
(January 31) thru February 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Port Arthur: Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas. This four-day event brings to Southeast Texas seven exciting parades, magnificent costumes, Mardi Gras floats, concerts, street entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic and carnival food concessions, KidZone, fireworks, street dances, carnival rides and games, souvenirs, ongoing activities, Mardi Gras beauty pageant, treasure hunt and more. Advance discount tickets available prior to event at area businesses. Handicapped parking available. Time & cost details at www.portarthur.com/mardigras. Event Location: 600 block of Procter Street, Downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Phone number for more information: 409-721-8717. Held annually. (January 25) thru February 5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Galveston: Mardi Gras Galveston. The largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas has more than 75 events including: an awesome entertainment district, colorful parades and processions, elaborate balls and parties, plus exciting exhibits and sporting events. This pre-Lenten celebration draws an estimated 500,000 revelers to beautiful Galveston Island each year. Contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information at 888-425-4753 or call 409-797-5164, visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com, or come by our Visitors Center at 2428 Seawall Boulevard. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. February 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Freeport: Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. Let the good times roll on the Old Brazos River. Dress up in masquerade attire or basic black. Music by Lady "D" and the Zydeco Tornados and The Lake Jackson Jazz Ensemble. Silent auction and auction for the title of "King and Queen of Mardi Gras." All proceeds go to support the work of Main Street Freeport. Time: 6 pm to 11 pm. Cost: $25. Location: RiverPlace Center Municipal Park, 400 Brazosport Blvd. Freeport, TX 77541. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-233-3526 or visit www.freeportmainstreet.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, weekend before Fat Tuesday. February 1-3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Beaumont: Mardi Gras on the Neches. Parades and activities for the entire family will begin in Downtown Beaumont. The new Mardi Gras festivities will be held in conjunction with Crockett Street's existing Mardi Gras celebrations. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Crockett Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 724-0450. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 2, 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. February 9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Kingsville: South Texas Ranching Heritage Days. The Ranching Heritage Festival celebrates the rich history of ranching in South Texas with a fabulous variety of activities, educational presentations, and entertainment. Join us at Texas A&M University-Kingsville on the grounds of the John E. Conner Museum for, Ranch Craft Artist Demonstrations, Early Texican re-enactors, Cowboy gunfighters and Cowboy Poets/ Musicians/ Storytellers. There is no charge for entry or parking. For more information Region: Gulf Coast. For more information visit http://museum.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com or contact: John E. Conner Museum, 361-593-2810. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 22-24, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Port Aransas: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds. Celebrating the endangered whooping crane, this festival features presentations by world renowned conservation and nature experts, guided birding tours, both by boat and bus, educational exhibits, workshops, nature related juried trade show, and an opportunity to see the last wild migrating flock of whooping cranes in North America. Cost: $20 registration. Location: Various places in Port Aransas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 1-800-45-COAST (26278). Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in February. February 28 - March 2, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Brownsville: Charro Days Fiesta. Celebrated with a four day Latin Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate costuming, carnivals, parades, dances. A program of events is held in both Brownsville and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico, which demonstrates the relationship between both countries. This is a spectacular and colorful event with spectators and participants dressing up in traditional Mexican costume. Admission is Free. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For information call 956-542-4245. Held annually.
(February 28) thru March 2, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Brownsville: Charro Days Fiesta. Celebrated with a four day Latin Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate costuming, carnivals, parades, dances. A program of events is held in both Brownsville and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico, which demonstrates the relationship between both countries. This is a spectacular and colorful event with spectators and participants dressing up in traditional Mexican costume. Admission is Free. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For information call 956-542-4245. Held annually. March 1, 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. March 1, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Houston: 21st Annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run. The ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run leads the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade. Both the 10K and 5K races begin in downtown Houston and finish at Minute Maid Park. All race entry fees benefit the Rodeo's Educational Fund. The post-race party takes place inside the Park. Reduced airfare and hotel discounts provided. Time: 10:50am. Cost: $20-25 varied. Location: Texas and Smith Streets. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, visit www.conocorodeorun.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. March 3 - 22, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Houston: Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Big city, big rodeo. World's largest stock show; live country music performances by the genre's biggest stars and top-notch PRCA rodeo action in comfort of the new Reliant stadium. Features seven PRCA and WPRA events: bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and team roping. Parade, carnival, and barbecue cook-off, too. Tickets start at $14, and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Astrodome box office. Free shuttle available. Location: Reliant Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call (832) 667-1000, or go to www.hlsr.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. March 6-9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Fulton: 29th Annual Fulton Oysterfest. Oysterfest officials have been working with seafood sources along the Texas Gulf Coast to locate the freshest oysters and other seafood for this event. Oysterfest will also have live music, carnival, parade and an oyster eating contest. Proceeds benefit the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department. Time: call. Cost: $3 age 12 and older. Location: Fulton Harborfront. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-790-8362 or visit www.fulton-texas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in March. March 8, 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. March 8-9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Old Town Spring: Springfest-Wine, Art, and Food Festival - Texas Style. Located just 20 miles north of Houston, Old Town Spring invites you to its 10th Annual two-day celebration of Texas wineries and artists. A pleasant stroll around the town will acquaint you with Texas wineries offering tastings of some of their finest wines, talented Texas artists showing their original art and 150 unique shops in the historic railroad town. Cost: Parking - $3. Wine tasting - $20. Location: 403 Main Street, Spring, TX 77373. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-U-STOP-IN or visit www.oldtownspringtx.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, mid-March. March 15-16, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Freeport: 18th Annual Joy Ride Rod Run. This is a two-day Classic Car Show & Rod Run. Fans have a chance to mingle with fellow auto lovers and cruise around the Brazosport Area. Time: TBA. Cost: $3 for Adults. Location: Freeport Municipal Park, 500 N. Brazosport Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 281-444-8680. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in March. March 17-22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Houston: Space Center Houston Day Camps. Does your child want to become a space cadet? Space Center Houston offers exciting day camps for children ages 4-14 that are out of this world. Campers will learn in a fun and unique environment where they can explore the wonders of space through hands on activities and one-of-a kind space exhibits. Camp topics include Rockets, Space Suits, Robotics, Planets, Stars, Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and much more. Time: 8:30am-3:30pm. Cost: $50 - $65/day. Location: Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 281-244-2148 or visit www.spacecenter.org/DayCamps.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held every Spring Break, Summer and Holiday Break. March 28-30, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. This fine juried art festival transforms the meandering 1.1-mile trail of the park into a magical art colony with 300 artists representing 19 media formats, in Enjoy interactive art Creative Zone for children, the Broadway Across America Houston's Broadway Cafe, and colorfully costumed international dancers, musicians and performing artist for multi-cultural entertainment plus food and drink refreshments. Time: 10am-6pm. Cost: $10 for adults; children 12 and under free. Location: Memorial Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 713-521-0133 or visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th full weekend in March (never to conflict with Easter). March 28-30, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Tomball: German Heritage Festival. Music/Street Festival celebrating German heritage with music, food, carnival, 3 stages, kids area, heritage center, beer, like Oktoberfest in march, fireworks, German church, 150 vendors, antique shops, and much more. Wir sprechen Deutsch. Time: 10am - 10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Old DownTown Tomball. 200 block of Main St. (FM 2920). Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-379-6844 or visit www.tomballsistercity.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in March.
April 3-6, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Galveston: FeatherFest Nature Festival. A 4-day celebration of nature, art and history in the exciting and charming city of Galveston, Texas, featuring Spring migration birding and other nature experiences on the Upper Texas Coast. Visitors will enjoy van based field trips, birding by kayak and boat, seminars/workshops and social activities that tie into to Galveston's historic heritage. Time: call. Cost: General $25, then priced by event. Location: Old Galveston Square Building, The Strand Galveston, TX 77550. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 409-392-0841 or visit www.galvestonfeatherfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in April. April 5, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, 1st Saturday. April 5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Richmond: Republic of Texas Festival. Mexican soldados and Texian settlers skirmish, recreating the dire days of the Runaway Scrape, as Texians fled in advance of Santa Anna's troops in 1836. Time: 9am-5pm with skirmish reenactments at 11am and 2pm. Cost: $9. Location: George Ranch Historical Park; 10215 FM 762; Richmond, TX. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-343-0218. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, usually the first weekend in April. April 10-13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - South Padre Island: Annual Beach 'N' Biker Fest. Come on down to this rally, fajita cook-off, Mexico ride and so much more. Time: Varies. Cost: $10. Location: SPI Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE or visit www.beachnbikerfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 11, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October. April 11-12, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Deer Park: Totally Texas. Festival includes a Parade, Live Musical Entertainment, Classic Car Cruise, Anvil and Skillet Throw, Hot Dog Eating Contest, Carnival, Indoor Booths, Outdoor and indoor eating, Kids Go Country Contest, Beauty Pageant, Dog Show, Wagon Rides, Petting Zoo and much more. Time: Friday 6-10pm Saturday 10am-10pm. Cost: Admission to event and parking free. Location: 500 W. 13th Street. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-478-2050. Register with Deer Park Parks and Recreation or visit us at www.ci.deer-park.tx.us. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. April 11-20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: 41st Annual Houston International Film Festival. WorldFest-Houston Film Festival will be at the AMC Studio 30 Theater Film located at 2949 Dunvale in Houston. Ticket prices begin as low as $6 per person for a matinee screening (until 5PM), $8.50 for single evening admission, $100 Silver Screen Pass (good for all screenings) up to the carte blanche Platinum Passes for $500. All films, events, receptions and seminars are open to the public. For times and more details please check website. Time: Various. Cost: Various. Location: AMC Studio 30, 2949 Dunvale. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call or visit www.worldfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 12, 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. April 12-13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: Texas Hot and Spicy Festival. Tasting Texas presents this festival, featuring salsa, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, cooking demos and a Fresh Farmers Market. Kids playland and non-stop music. Time: 11am-7pm. Cost: $3 Adults / $2 Kids. Location: Reliant Center- One Reliant Park- Houston, Texas 77054. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 281-416-0964 or visit www.texashotandspicy.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually, 2nd weekend in April. April 12-13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - The Woodlands: Waterway Arts Festival. As a juried, fine art festival, the newly-created The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival will feature 200 national and regional artists selling their original creations along a 1.25 mile waterway park. The wonderfully landscaped site, with water taxi service along the entire festival, makes this a unique event one that both artists and patrons alike will enjoy. Time: Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. Cost: $8 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Location: Artists will set up along a concrete landscaped path as it meanders alongside the waterway through The Woodlands Town Center, from The Marriott Waterway Hotel and Convention Center, alongside The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion culminating at the new four acre Town Green Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (713) 521-0133 or visit www.woodlandsartfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 19-20 & 26-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: Annual Houston International Festival. iFest transforms downtown into China. The Festival continues its tradition as one of the largest presenters of world music on the planet. iFest features food, artwork & performances from around the world. Time: Sat. 1pm-10pm, Sun. 1pm-8pm. Cost: $13, Kids (ages 4-11) $3, kids under 3 free. Location: Downtown Houston. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information, call 713-654-8808 or visit www.ifest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 19-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Harlingen: RioFest. Fair Park will host RioFest's annual celebration of the arts. Voted the "Best Family Festival" in Cameron County each year, RioFest is the premiere educational Arts and Cultural event of the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Mexico. As part of its air of festivity, the festival will provide a rich variety of performing arts, cultural arts, family and children's activities. Time: Friday 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm. For admission prices check the RioFest website. Location: Harlingen's 40 acre Fair Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-800-RIOFEST or visit www.riofest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. April 17-20, 2007 - FESTIVAL - Portland: Windfest. Family fun. Carnival, continuous live music, fireworks, professional bike stunt team, Wild West Shoot Out Shows, Magic Shows, Clown Shows, Kids Fair, helicopter demonstration, tasty foods, arts and crafts, petting zoo, fine art show, dachshund dash, chili cook-off, horseshoe & washer tournament, and parade. A lot of great fun to be had! Located ten minutes from downtown Corpus Christi. Time: Thurs. 6-10pm, Fri. 6-11pm, Sat. 10:30am-12pm, Sun. 12-8pm. Cost: $2 ages 2 and up, Location: Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb Portland, Texas 78374. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (361) 643-2475 or visit www.windfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 18-20, 25-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Old Town Spring: Texas Crawfish & Music Festival. Located just 20 miles north of Houston, Old Town Spring invites you to its annual foot stompin', bead slingin', good time festival. Live entertainment on 3 stages keep the feet dancing and terrific food like crawfish, gumbo, shrimp-on-a-stick and funnel cakes keep smiles on faces. Children will enjoy the pony rides, petting zoo and the big gunfight shoot out. The carnival is fun for kids, teens and adults alike. Come on out for great family fun. Time: Friday 6 pm - Midnight, Saturday Noon - Midnight, Sunday Noon - 6 pm. Cost: Parking - $5. Festival - $10 on Friday and Saturday (4 pm - Midnight) and $5 on Saturday (Noon to 4 pm) and Sunday. Children 12 years and under free when accompanied by an adult. Location: Preservation Park in Old Town Spring. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 888-U-STOP-IN or visit www.texascrawfishfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last 2 weekends in April. April 18-20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Port Aransas: Texas SandFest. One of the largest sand sculpting competitions in the United States where Master Sculptors from all over the world compete for three days creating incredible works of art on the beach. Be sure to visit the activity tents with live music, auctions, crafts, food and more. For accommodations or other activities like, fishing, birding, dining or shopping, during your Port "A" stay, visit our web site. Time: n/a. Cost: Free. Location: Beach markers 8-11 in Port Aransas, Texas on Mustang Island. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.texassandfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 19-20, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - South Padre Island: 42nd Annual Texas State Surfing Championship. Adequate surf conditions permitting. Time: Varies. Cost: N/A. Location: Isla Blanca Park Jetties. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE or visit www.tgsa.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 19-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Harlingen: RioFest. Fair Park will host RioFest's annual celebration of the arts. Voted the "Best Family Festival" in Cameron County each year, RioFest is the premiere educational Arts and Cultural event of the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Mexico. As part of its air of festivity, the festival will provide a rich variety of performing arts, cultural arts, family and children's activities. Time: Friday 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm. For admission prices check the RioFest website. Location: Harlingen's 40 acre Fair Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-800-RIOFEST or visit www.riofest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. April 23 - May 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Corpus Christi: Buccaneer Days. Pirate flags will again be hoisted over beautiful Corpus Christi Bay during the celebration of Buccaneer Days. Join in the fun and festivities of the PRCA Rodeo, fireworks on the bay, various water events, our Illuminated Night Parade, Junior Parade, Coronation pageant, senior and ethnic events, athletic tournaments and eleven days of thrilling carnival rides. Times and costs vary. Location: Corpus Christi Marina and Bay front. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 361-882-3242. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, April through early May. April 23-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: The Grand Wine & Food Affair. Join the world's greatest chefs and noted wine authorities for this premier culinary extravaganza for five inspiring days of reserve wine tastings, cooking classes, vintner dinners and wine seminars. Do not miss this opportunity to taste, swirl, and discover. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas 77478. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 713-SIP-WINE or visit www.TheGrandWineAndFoodAffair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last week in April. April 23-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: Fort Bend Wine & Food Affair. Activities include cooking demonstrations, gourmet dinners, vintner dinners, an afternoon food and wine stroll, a Riedel glass seminar, celebrity book signings, gourmet farmers market, formal grand tasting and bubbles and brunch. Time: Over 25 events at various times. Cost: Varies based on event. Location: Various locations in and around Fort Bend County. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-491-0216 or 713-sip-wine. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually, last weekend in April. April 24-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Hallettsville: Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics. The 4th weekend in April brings the best fiddlers in the world to Hallettsville to compete for the coveted title of Texas State Champion Fiddler. Arts & Crafts all weekend, carnival, several barbecue cook-offs, Cajun, bluegrass, country western artists. Camper hookups. Guaranteed good time. Cost: $7 per day. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 361-798-2311. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th weekend in April. April 25-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Freeport: Riverfest. Features a carnival, motorcycle run/show, entertainers, competitions, BBQ Cook-Off, Discover Scuba, Rock Climbing, Art Gallery/Auction, Pageant, 5K Run, food, vendors, Sail Boat Regatta, Clowns, Militia, & much more. Time: Fri. 6pm thru Sun. 12 Noon. Cost: free. Location: 500 Brazosport Blvd./Hwy 288. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-233-6061 or visit www.freeportriverfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 26, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Ingleside: Cruise Your Ride to Ingleside Car Show & Fly-In. Car Show and Fly-In with cars and planes from all over Texas. Helicopter rides, vendors, a dog show, and local bands playing all day. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: free gate admission. Location: T.P. McCambell Airport - 3149 FM 3512. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-899-2906 or visit www.inglesidetxchamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, fourth Saturday in April. April 27 - May 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - The Texas Coast: Great Texas Birding Classic. A competitive bird watching tournament sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife and The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. Each April teams of birders spend three "big days" counting as many different species as they can find. The top teams at the end of the week earn the privilege of deciding which habitat conservation projects will be funded by the Conservation Cash Grand Prizes. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-866-GTBCLAS. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April.
(April 23) thru May 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Corpus Christi: Buccaneer Days. Pirate flags will again be hoisted over beautiful Corpus Christi Bay during the celebration of Buccaneer Days. Join in the fun and festivities of the PRCA Rodeo, fireworks on the bay, various water events, our Illuminated Night Parade, Junior Parade, Coronation pageant, senior and ethnic events, athletic tournaments and eleven days of thrilling carnival rides. Times and costs vary. Location: Corpus Christi Marina and Bay front. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 361-882-3242. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, April through early May. (April 27) thru May 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - The Texas Coast: Great Texas Birding Classic. A competitive bird watching tournament sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife and The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. Each April teams of birders spend three "big days" counting as many different species as they can find. The top teams at the end of the week earn the privilege of deciding which habitat conservation projects will be funded by the Conservation Cash Grand Prizes. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-866-GTBCLAS. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. May 1-4, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Port Neches: Annual RiverFest: Tunnel Boat Races. Four days of fun on the River. Come and celebrate the beauty of Southeast Texas from the banks of the Neches River at the waterfront park in Port Neches. Carnival, along with live entertainment and lots more -- plus -- "Thunder on the Neches" Power Boat Races. THRILLS! CHILLS! And SPILLS! Racing at its finest, produced by SPORT Racing Series. Fireworks Display, Arts and Crafts Flea Market, Fishing Tournament, Food Vendors, Talent Show for all ages, Horseshoe Tournament, Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament, Antique/Classic Car Show. DAYS: Thurs thru Sunday. Cost: FREE. Location: End of Merriman and Grigsby Ave. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 30,000. For more information, call 409-722-9154, email: pnriverfest@aol.com, visit www.sportracingseries.com or www.champboatracing.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in May. May 3, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, 1st Saturday. May 3-4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Montgomery: 9th Annual Antiques Show and Sale. This one-of-a-kind Antiques Show and Sale will make an antique lover out of anyone. Up to 100 booths (indoors and tents) of quality antiques of all varieties. Verbal appraisal opinions by David Lackey from the Antiques Roadshow & other local appraisers on Saturday only, Noon-4pm. $10 per item, maximum of 2 items per person. Repair and restoration services: glass, fans, clocks, dolls, furniture, stained glass and more. Time: Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm. Cost: $5 entry fee good for both days. Location: Downtown Historic Montgomery. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 713-501-3561 or visit www.thefriendshipcenter.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Springtime. May 3-4, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Seabrook: 12th Annual Wooden Keels and Classic Wheels. Enjoy the display of fine classic automobiles and vintage wooden yachts at the Lakewood Yacht Club. An average of 250 classic cars and 70 vintage boats will be on display. Food and beverages will be available. Time: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Cost: $17 in advance, $20 at the gate. Free parking and shuttle bus to yacht club. Location: 2425 NASA Road 1 - Lakewood Yacht Club. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-474-2511. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in May. May 8-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Beaumont: YMBL Rodeo. Over 300 top-ranked cowboys from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will vie for prize money for bull-riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc, bareback riding, and team roping. Time: 8pm. Cost: Call. Location: Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont, TX 77705. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 832-9991 or visit www.ymbl.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 9, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October. May 9-11, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Crystal Beach: Texas Crab Festival. We invite folks to join us for three days of fun in the sun, tons of tasty treats and some of the best live music in the lone star state. Time: Fri 6pm-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am. Cost: $7 adult kids under 12 free. parking free. Location: 1750 hwy. 87 Crystal Beach,Tx 77650. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409)684-5940 or visit www.bolivarchamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually mother's day weekend. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Goliad: Goliad Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques, collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-848-8674. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday each month, March - December. May 10, 2008 - CONCERT - Harlingen: Blues on the Hill. The series will feature blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Lawn chairs and beach towels are welcome. No outside beverages please. Food and Drinks will be available on site. Sponsored by Parks & Recreation Dept. Time: Evening event. Cost: Free. Location: McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 SunShine Strip. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug. May 16-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Montgomery: Fire on the Strings Bluegrass Festival. Best Bluegrass Festival in the Southwest, featuring national performers as well as regional and local bands, craft and food vendors. Two National contests- Texas State Flatpicking and Texas State Banjo competition and Jr. Texas Bluegrass Champion contest. Great indoor auditorium seating over 1,000. Beautiful RV park with swimming pool (Reserve at 1-866-496-6370). Time: 12:00 Friday through Sunday at noon. Cost: $35 for weekend. Location: Haven's Landing RV Resort, 19785 Hwy. 105 W, Montgomery, TX 77356 (12 miles west of I-45, across from Lake Conroe). Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-879-9441 or visit www.bayareabluegrass.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 16-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Pasadena: 35th
Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival. May 17-19, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Port Aransas: 3rd Annual Art Fest and 25th Annual Songwriters Showcase. A fine array of artists with fine arts & crafts for sale Saturday & Sunday. Monday is the Songwriters Showcase. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and cooler and listen to some wonderful, original music under the stars. Art Fest exhibitor booth fee and Songwriters nominal gate fee benefit the Art Center for the Islands, a non-profit organization. Sponsored by the Art Center for the Islands and the Tarpon Inn. Time: 10am - 5pm. Cost: donations. Location: Tarpon Inn courtyard, 200 E. Cotter. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-749-7334 or visit www.portaransasartcenter.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 24-25, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Rockport: 12th Annual Rockport Festival of Wines. The Texas Maritime Museum, located adjacent to Rockport Harbor, will showcase Premium and Ultra-premium wines of Texas, California and Australia. Festivities throughout the event will include live entertainment, cooking and wine seminars, gourmet specialties, and wine and beer tasting. Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Texas Maritime Museum. Time: 4pm-10pm. Cost: $20 includes 4 wine tastes and a commemorative wine glass. Location: 1202 Navigation Circle. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-729-1271. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, weekend before Memorial Day.
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 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 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 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 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 - 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, 2nd weekend in June. 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 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.
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