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Thru January 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Athens: The Christmas Park Land of Lights. More than a mile long, bejeweled with over 2 million lights, and complete with festive music, it's sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Time: Open every night 6 pm to 10:30 pm. Cost: $15 per family vehicle, $25 commercial van and pick-up load, 16+ people $2 each. Location: Off Loop 317 between Hwy 175W and Hwy 31W. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-675-7469. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Nov. 10 through Jan. 1. Thru January 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kilgore: Christmas in the Oil Patch. Experience "Christmas in the Oil Patch" at the Oil Museum, the World's Richest Acre Park and star-topped oil derricks, cut a Christmas Tree, Christmas stories in our festive library, carriage rides, tour lighted neighborhoods, and visit the historic Post Office and Heritage Square with a 35' Christmas Tree, shopping, and festive entertainment. Time: 6pm-8pm. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Kilgore. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-984-5022. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, November 19 through January. (October 19, 2007) thru February 3, 2008 - EXHIBIT - McKinney: 2nd Annual Dinosaurs Alive! at the Heard Museum. It's time to get excited about dinosaurs. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs at the Heard features fourteen dinosaurs including twelve life-size animatronic dinosaurs and two static baby dinosaurs that kids can play on. The exhibit gives families and friends a unique, exciting and educational activity to experience together and provides an ideal family outing during the holidays. Get the chance to learn interesting dinosaur facts as you not only see them, but hear them, too. A dinosaur-themed indoor exhibit will compliment the outdoor exhibit, and dinosaur toys, books, figurines, shirts and other items will be available in the museum store. Visitors will also get the chance to experience a new Heard nature trail. The dinosaurs will be situated along a ½ mile trail that features prairie habitat and has fewer steps and slopes than the other trails, making it more jogging stroller and elderly-friendly. Time: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm. Cost: Adults $8, Seniors, Children $5. Location: The Heard Museum, Exit 38A off U.S. 75, Proceed east to SH 5, then south. The museum is one mile east of SH 5 on FM 1378. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5566 or visit www.heardmuseum.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Thru February 17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Antonio: Dora and Diego's Garden Adventure at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Join Nickelodeon's #1 explorer, Dora the Explorer, and her Animal Rescuer cousin Diego Marquez as they embark on an exciting adventure through the Botanical Garden. In this interactive exhibit, Dora and Diego will be your guides to plant and animal life at the Botanical Garden. This special exhibit was created specially for the Garden, and it is the first Dora and Diego exhibit at a botanical garden, and will be on display through February 2008 with monthly family events. Time: 9am-5pm daily. Cost: Adults $6, Kids 3-13 $3. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston @ N. New Braunfels, San Antonio. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 210-829-5100 or visit www.tourtexas.com/sabotanical. Please mention this listing when inquiring. January 2-13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: Winter Circuit National Cutting Horse Show. Spectacular Cutting Horse Show. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Taylor County Expo Center, E.S. 11th & Hwy. 36. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-4376, Expo Center. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in January. January 4, 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. 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 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month. January 15-17, 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. 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 12-13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Brenham: Brenham Antiques Show. More than 50 vendors from across the U.S. offer a variety of items including furniture, antique glassware, English and American pottery, porcelain, jewelry, pewter, quilts and collectibles. Time: Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. Cost: Adults $4, children 12 and under admitted free. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 2804 Gun & Rod Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 888-273-6426 or 979-865-5618. Please mention this listing when inquiring. January 25-27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Jefferson: Annual Jefferson Quilt Show, "Quilts on the Bayou". Quilting - It's not just your grandmother's hobby anymore. Demonstrations, lectures, workshops, quilt displays, supplies, and much more. Time: 9am-5pm & 10am-3pm. Cost: $5 Adults, $4 Children and seniors, $9 three-day pass. Location: Jeffersonian Institute 120 E. Austin. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (903) 665-7311 or visit www.jeffersonquiltshow.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Annual Event. January 26-27, 2007 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: Annual Abilene Kennel Club AKC Dog Show. Enjoy the display and judging of dogs at this AKC points competition. Time: call. Cost: Free. Location: Taylor County Expo Center, E.S. 11th and Hwy. 36. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-4376, Expo Center. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in January. January 26 - March 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
(October 19, 2007) thru February 3, 2008 - EXHIBIT - McKinney: 2nd Annual Dinosaurs Alive! at the Heard Museum. It's time to get excited about dinosaurs. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs at the Heard features fourteen dinosaurs including twelve life-size animatronic dinosaurs and two static baby dinosaurs that kids can play on. The exhibit gives families and friends a unique, exciting and educational activity to experience together and provides an ideal family outing during the holidays. Get the chance to learn interesting dinosaur facts as you not only see them, but hear them, too. A dinosaur-themed indoor exhibit will compliment the outdoor exhibit, and dinosaur toys, books, figurines, shirts and other items will be available in the museum store. Visitors will also get the chance to experience a new Heard nature trail. The dinosaurs will be situated along a ½ mile trail that features prairie habitat and has fewer steps and slopes than the other trails, making it more jogging stroller and elderly-friendly. Time: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm. Cost: Adults $8, Seniors, Children $5. Location: The Heard Museum, Exit 38A off U.S. 75, Proceed east to SH 5, then south. The museum is one mile east of SH 5 on FM 1378. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5566 or visit www.heardmuseum.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Thru February 17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Antonio: Dora and Diego's Garden Adventure at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Join Nickelodeon's #1 explorer, Dora the Explorer, and her Animal Rescuer cousin Diego Marquez as they embark on an exciting adventure through the Botanical Garden. In this interactive exhibit, Dora and Diego will be your guides to plant and animal life at the Botanical Garden. This special exhibit was created specially for the Garden, and it is the first Dora and Diego exhibit at a botanical garden, and will be on display through February 2008 with monthly family events. Time: 9am-5pm daily. Cost: Adults $6, Kids 3-13 $3. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston @ N. New Braunfels, San Antonio. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 210-829-5100 or visit www.tourtexas.com/sabotanical. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (January 26) thru March 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 1, 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. 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 6, 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. February 7-10, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Odessa: Midessa Boat, RV, Sport & Gun Show. Boats, gun show, RVs, 5th Wheels, motorhomes, watercraft, give-aways, win free fishing trip, free resort stays, cash, booths representing resorts, fishing guides, camping equipment, etc. Used RVs, boats, ATVs and Watercraft. Time: Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, Children $3. Location: Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-381-3324. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in February. February 8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. Elegant dinner, live music, dancing; live and silent auction Time: 6pm-10pm. Cost: $100 per person. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 9, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Austin: Rodeo Austin Gala. The Rodeo Austin Gala is a black tie event held annually at the Palmer Event Center. 3,000 guests come dressed in their finest for a delectable dinner, drinks, extensive silent auction, and big name entertainment. The 2006 entertainment is the country super star group Big & Rich. Put on your black tie and boots and join us for one of Austin's premier events. Time: Begins at 6pm. Cost: Tables of 10 range from $1500-$5000; Individual tickets available for $150 each. Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in February. February 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. All you can eat chocolate, chocolate contest and silent auction Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: check website. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 14, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month. February 15-17, 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. February 16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Jacksonville: Jacksonville Jaycees Annual Cook-off. CASI Sanctioned Chili and Unsanctioned BBQ Cook-off with Arts and Craft Fair. All cooks and family oriented vendors welcome. Public gets in free. Taster kits are $3 per person. Bring the whole family. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Cherokee County Expo Center (Showbarn) on Loop 456 South of Jacksonville. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-586-3632. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in February. February 16-17, 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. 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 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Munday: 13th Annual Knox Prairie Cotton Pickin' Quilt Show. We have over 100 quilts, many vendors, an excellent home cooked meal for $5 per person, and we also offer some classes and demonstrations. While you are in Munday, be sure and stop in at our local antique, craft, and quilt stores. We also have local lodging as well. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: $2 per person. Location: Munday Elementary School, 1111 West Main Highway 222, Munday, Texas 76371. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 940-422-4540. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in February. February 29, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Austin: Cowboy Breakfast. Start off your morning right with free grub, cowboy kettle coffee and live entertainment. Just put on your best Western gear and join us for the Cowboy Breakfast. This free event encourages all Austinites to come out and help kick off the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Time: 6am-10am. Cost: FREE. Location: Auditorium Shores (across from Palmer Event Center). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Friday before Rodeo Austin. February 29 - March 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn.. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event; beginning, amateur, advanced Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
(February 29) thru March 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event; beginning, amateur, advanced Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (January 26) thru March 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Entire month of March - EXHIBIT - Flatonia: Parade of Quilts. Downtown store windows display variety of heirloom or decorative quilts. Some shops have more displays inside shops. Time: all day, 7 days a week. Cost: none. Location: North & South Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-865-3920. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, entire month of March. March 1-2, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Washington: Annual Texas Independence Day Celebration. Celebrate the 172nd anniversary of Texas' Independence. Experience life in the Republic of Texas period. Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstration, military encampments and Texas Tunes. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: 12300 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: n/a. For more information, call 936-878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceof texas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 7, 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. March 8, 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. March 8, 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. 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, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Marble Falls: Market Day. Over 100 vendors with a variety of items. 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. March 8-16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Olympic Trials - U.S. Shotgun team. Selection of U.S. Shotgun team who will compete in the Beijing Olympics in August. Five award ceremonies in categories: skeet, trap, double trap for men; skeet and trap for women. Time: all day; check website for details. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Shooting Sports Center, 1886 Cypress Creek Rd. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 995-4504 or visit www.hillcountryshootingsports.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 12, 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. March 13, 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. March 14-16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Dallas: Quilt Celebration. Enjoy over 400 quilts that will be displayed in a judged contest which awards more than $12,000 in prize money. Market Hall will be the venue for one of the best annual visual arts events in Dallas. Not only will you see quilts made by some of the best quilt artists in the country, you will be able to participate in free quilting demonstrations, shopping, lectures, and a live quilt auction. Time: Friday & Saturday 10-6, Sunday Noon-5. Cost: $8, $7 seniors. Location: Dallas Market Hall, I-35 @ Market Center Blvd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-480-5939 or visit www.quiltersguildofdallas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 14-16, 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. March 15, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Annual Historic Home Tour. This Historic Home Tour is sponsored by the New Braunfels Conservation Society. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Downtown New Braunfels. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-2943 or visit www.nbconservation.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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 15-16, 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. March 15-31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Nacogdoches: Nacogdoches Azalea Trail. Enjoy 25 miles of driving trails as it takes you through beautiful residential neighborhoods in Nacogdoches. Visit Texas' largest azalea garden, the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, with over 7,000 azaleas Time: N/A. Cost: N/A. Location: City wide. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-OLDEST-TOWN or visit www.nacogdochesazaleas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March. March 16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Cedar Park: Egg-Stravaganza. Bring your children and their baskets to hunt for all kinds of eggs, prizes and goodies. Bring your camera to take a picture with the bunny. Time: 2pm. Cost: Free. Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-401-5500 or visit www.cedarparkfun.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. 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 21-22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn.. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event. Beginners, amateurs, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old-fashioned market on the square featuring original handmade arts and crafts, plus locally grown plants and produce. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792 - 4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 27-29, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: RoundUp 2008 Art Exhibit and Sale. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this great museum; special art exhibits and sale. Museum showcases the works of distinguished living arts whose art celebrates memories of the Old West. Time: Th-Sa 9am - 5pm. Cost: check website for details. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 29 -April 5, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Marfa: Glider Club Texas Glider Rally. Gliders return to skies over the Marfa - Fort Davis area each summer to enjoy the exceptional thermal updrafts. Pilots from across the USA gather to fly "cross country" for distances of over 500 miles. Marfa Airport was the site of the 1970 World Gliding Contest and several US National Competitions. Glider rides and lessons available in a two seat glider. Visit the website: www.flygliders.com and click on "Marfa Soaring". For glider ride reservations with the Marfa Glider Club call 1-800-667-9464. Time: daily. Location: Marfa Municipal Airport. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 800-667-9464 or visit www.flygliders.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
(March 29) thru April 5, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Marfa: Glider Club Texas Glider Rally. Gliders return to skies over the Marfa - Fort Davis area each summer to enjoy the exceptional thermal updrafts. Pilots from across the USA gather to fly "cross country" for distances of over 500 miles. Marfa Airport was the site of the 1970 World Gliding Contest and several US National Competitions. Glider rides and lessons available in a two seat glider. Visit the website: www.flygliders.com and click on "Marfa Soaring." For glider ride reservations with the Marfa Glider Club call 1-800-667-9464. Time: daily. Location: Marfa Municipal Airport. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 800-667-9464 or visit www.flygliders.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 1-5, 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: $25 for early buying and $10 Regular Admission. Admission good all week. Location: 2248 S. Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954. Located halfway between Round Top and Warrenton on Hwy 237. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-947-5799 or visit www.roundtop-marburger.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held semi-annually, the week of the first Friday in April and October. April 2, 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. April 4, 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. April 5, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Annual Silver Sage Corral Benefit Chili Cookoff. Hosted by the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, there will be an auction in addition to music and cookoff activities. Location: 11th Street Cowboy Bar. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-796-4849. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first week in April. April 5, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Burton: 5th Annual Hilltop Ride. This annual Hilltop Ride benefits Camp For All, Kiwani's, and Houston Texas Foundation. Register online. Cabin accommodations are available. Time: 8am. Cost: Call. Location: Camp for All, 6301 Rehburg Road, Burton, TX. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-289-3752 or visit www.active.com or www.campforall.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 5-6, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Salado: Annual Wildflower Art Show. The Salado Chamber of Commerce will once again play host to artists and craftspeople from across the state. The Art Show includes many different art mediums such as jewelry, clothing, pottery, painting and sculpture and currently has over 40 participating artists and crafts people. Many favorites will be returning to this years show. The Chamber is also delighted to welcome several new artists to the show. Time: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Cost: Free Admission. Location: 601 North Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254/947-5040. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in April. April 5-20, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Fredericksburg: Annual Pedernales Valley Wildflower Celebration. Come enjoy an explosion of stunning wildflowers. We offer acres of amazing color and beautiful landscapes. While you're enjoying the best of the Hill Country, stop by Wildseed Farms and attend the grand opening of the Butterfly Haus, featuring native Texas butterflies. For a great shopping experience, come by the Wildseed Farms Market Center for wildflower seed, live plants, Texas specialty foods and wines, ladies fine apparel and gifts galore. Time: 9:30am-6pm. Cost: free. Location: 7 miles East of Fredericksburg, Texas on Hwy 290. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 250,000 - 500,000. For more information, call 1-800-848-0078 or visit www.wildseedfarms.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 10, 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. April 11-12, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: 22nd Annual Georgetown Quilt & Stitchery Show. An annual display of quilts and stitchery owned or made by residents of Williamson County. Get your lucky ticket to win the Raffle Quilt or the Stitchery Basket. Shop the vendor booths for wonderful supplies. Enjoy lunch or a snack in the tearoom. Admission: $5 for adults, Children & teens free. Times: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Location: TASUS Texas Corporation, 211 TASUS Way (south from the square on Austin Ave. across Leander Rd to 211 TASUS Way). Region: Texas Hill Country. For additional information call 512-869-0052 or visit www.georgetownquiltshow.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 11-12, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Grapevine: New Vintage Wine Trail. Ride the rails and explore the Grapevine Wine Trail. Begin this festive weekend with a ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's Jazz Wine Train on Friday evening. The train rocks to a swinging beat as it departs the Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main. Train boards at 6:40pm with a 7pm departure. Enjoy food and music - as well as Grapevine wine - on the round trip adventure. Experience one of the most unique ceremonies in Texas on Saturday, with the "Blessing the Vines & Wines" at Delaney Vineyards, 2000 Champagne Blvd. (near Glade Road and Hwy. 121). The ceremony begins at 11am. Enjoy the vineyard before stepping onto the complimentary shuttles that depart at noon taking you to Grapevine's other winery tasting rooms along the Grapevine Wine Trail. Wineries will be pouring their new release wines - and New Vintage participants will be the first to experience the flavors of the season. Time: 11-6. Cost: $39. Location: Grapevine, Texas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 817-410-3185 or Click Here to Purchase Tickets. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. April 12, 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. April 12, 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. 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 15 - May 31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Henderson: East Texas Wildflower Trails. Driving tours showcase the best spots for viewing wildflowers, historic sites, museums, dining, and shopping. Special events are scheduled for each weekend, including an antique tractor show, flea markets, and equine events. Various locations. Region: Piney Woods. For more information, call 866-650-5529 ext. 800. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 18-20, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Boerne: Parade of Artists. Self guided art tour through dozens of galleries and studios of local artists in and around Boerne. Time: all day. Cost: Free. Location: All over Boerne. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-249-7277 or visit www.visitboerne.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in April. April 18-20, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Cleburne: Antique Alley & Yard Sale. 25-mile country shopping extravaganza via FM 4 S from Cleburne with special shows, yard sales, store promotions and fundraisers offering antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, food and more since 1999. Vendor inquiries welcome. Time: 8am-5pm. Location: FM 4 S Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-641-0183, email whipp@hughes.net or visit www.myantiquealley.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held bi-annually starting on the third Friday in April and September. April 19, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Hill Country Charity Ball. An annual gala event. This year's theme is "A Night in Old Havana". Proceeds benefit the Kerr County YMCA. Time: 6:30pm - Midnight. Cost: call for details. Location: Schreiner University, Cailloux Student Activity Ctr., 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 370-4245 or email events@kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 19-20, 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. April 24 - May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Glimpses". Paintings and photographs by Ruth Huang, Lynn Loggie and Dyana Walker. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 24 - May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Texas". A Collection of Texas History and Tourism. Time: Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mondays. Cost: no admission; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 25-27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Medina: Outdoor Expo. An outdoor expo held in the perfect rural town and park-like setting of Medina, Texas. Provides a diverse natural resource education and travel opportunity. Learn about hunting, fishing, birding, camping and gardening. Dozens of workshops, tours, vendors and special activities. Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Cost: $5 per day, 3-day pass $12. Location: Hwy 16 - Downtown Medina. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-589-7224 or visit www.medinatexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in April. April 26, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - El Paso: Annual Thanksgiving Conference & Celebration. On April 30, 1598, A Spanish conquistador, Don Juan De Onate, arrives at the Rio Grande somewhere between present day Socrro & San Elizario, TX. A Mass of Thanksgiving is celebrated, followed by a communal feast. "The Importance of the Native American Contribution to the Spanish Explorer," "The Role of the Salt War in the development of the Hispanic Community," Historical re-enactments, gunfights, native American arts & crafts, food booths. Time: approx. 8am-4pm. Cost: none. Location: 20 miles SE OF downtown El Paso, along the Mission Trail, 1521 San Elizario Rd. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. Sponsored by the San Elizario Genealogy & Historical Society. For more information, call 915-851-1682 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~txseghs. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in April. 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 26, 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 to 4pm. Cost: free. Location: 700 Main St. - Kerr County Courthouse grounds. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. The Market takes place on the 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in December. April 26-27, 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 prices. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3805 Hwy 27, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-5844 or email events@kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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 27) thru May 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - The Texas Coast: Great Texas Birding Classic. A competitive bird watching tournament sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife and The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. Each April teams of birders spend three "big days" counting as many different species as they can find. The top teams at the end of the week earn the privilege of deciding which habitat conservation projects will be funded by the Conservation Cash Grand Prizes. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 1-866-GTBCLAS. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. (April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Glimpses". Paintings and photographs by Ruth Huang, Lynn Loggie and Dyana Walker. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Texas". A Collection of Texas History and Tourism. Time: Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mondays. Cost: no admission; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (April 15) thru May 31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Henderson: East Texas Wildflower Trails. Driving tours showcase the best spots for viewing wildflowers, historic sites, museums, dining, and shopping. Special events are scheduled for each weekend, including an antique tractor show, flea markets, and equine events. Various locations. Region: Piney Woods. For more information, call 866-650-5529 ext. 800. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 1 - June 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Kerrville Art Club Annual Juried Show. Fine art paintings from area artists. Reception May 3, 2-4pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10- 4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission cost for exhibit. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 2-4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Fredericksburg: 12th Annual Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally. Good times, food, bike games, "hill country road trip", great music line-up, Cowboy Breakfast (Saturday & Sunday morning), Sunday service and other good stuff. Time: Friday & Saturday 11am - Midnight, Sunday 7:30am-9:30am. Cost: $42 per person. Location: Luckenbach, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-997-8515 or visit www.hillcountryrun.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in May. May 2-4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Temple: Central Texas Air Show. Friday night show filled with fireworks, fireballs, smoke and pyrotechnics as a night aircraft act flies through its paces. Saturday & Sunday includes static displays & aerobatic displays. Time: Refer to website. Cost: Refer to website. Location: See website. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, visit www.centraltexasairshow.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held on the first Friday of every month. May 3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, March-September. May 3-4, 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 3-4, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Sonora: 5th Annual Sutton County Car Expo. Saturday will feature a "Show & Shine" and a "Sonic Cruise Night" parade. Sunday will feature actual judging of categories and a "Sound-Off" event. Awards to be given immediately after competition ends. Tex-Mex cuisine at its best, dance, parade, children's rides & games. This is a USACI sanctioned Car Show. Time: All Day. Cost: Free Admission. Location: Sutton County Civic Center & Park Complex. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-387-2880. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held each year in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo Festival, first Weekend in May. May 8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month. May 8-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Beaumont: YMBL Rodeo. Over 300 top-ranked cowboys from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will vie for prize money for bull-riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc, bareback riding, and team roping. Time: 8pm. Cost: Call. Location: Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont, TX 77705. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 832-9991 or visit www.ymbl.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Salado: Spring Fine Art Gallery Trail. An evening of fine art, door prizes, guest artists, wine & cheese. Free to the public. Time: 5pm, 9pm. Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Students and $3 Children (12 and under). Location: Downtown Salado . Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 254-947-5040 or visit www.salado.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 10, 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 16-18, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday. May 17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 17, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Nocona: Nocona Fun Day. A fun, all-day event featuring antique car show, motorcycle rally, food booths, arts and crafts, kiddy rides. Fun for the whole family. Time: All Day. Cost: Free. Location: Clay Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-825-3526. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 17-18, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. May 22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Heroes All!. Salute to veterans; all welcome. 6pm F-16 fly-by and memoriam. All American hot dogs, lemonade, ice cream served. Concert, fireworks at dusk. Wear your uniform; bring photos and share memories. Time: 6pm. Cost: no charge. Location: Bank of the Hills, 1075 Jct. Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-5844 or visit www.bankofthehills.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22 - June 15, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Artistry of Holton & Holton. Wall art, wood turnings, and gourd fine artworks by Jimmy and Barbie Holton. Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm, closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22 - July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Arts Show. A juried show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony May 24 from 4-6 pm Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr.,228 Sidney Baker, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. held annually around the Kerrville Folk Festival time period. May 22 - July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. A juried show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony May 24, 4-6pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 23-25, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 5th Annual TX Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational Exhibition. A high-quality exhibition of 20 of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas. Reception May 24 from 2-4pm. Time: Fri. 12-8pm.; Sat. 10am-8pm.; Sun. 10am-6pm. Cost: no admission charge. Location: Y.O. Resort Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (214) 328-6382 or visit www.texasmasters.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 24, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 24, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Center: 5th Annual Center Fly-In. Airplane rides for ages 8-17, airplane and helicopter displays, balloon rides and glow, model aircraft demonstrations, children's games, live entertainment, refreshments and more. Time: Begins at 10am. Cost: Free. Location: The Center Municipal Airport, 397 FM 1656 in Center, Texas. (State Hwy. 7 East). Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-598-3682 or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 24-25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Arts & Crafts Show. Annual Arts & Crafts show on Courthouse Square, Bandera. Sponsored by Bandera County Artists Association. Time: Sat. 8:30am-6pm, Sun. 10am-2pm. Location: Bandera Courthouse square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-589-2291 or email bevscottage@aol.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in May. May 24-25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the square featuring original handmade arts and crafts, plus locally grown plants and produce. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Courthouse grounds; 700 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 24 - September 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Canyon: Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention. PPHM serves as the only Texas venue for the man who won the west. Learn how Samuel Colt's innovations in manufacturing and marketing changed the way business was done in America. Time: Mon-Sat 9-6, Sunday 1-6. Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids. Location: Panhandle Plains Historic Museum, 2503 Fourth Avenue, Canyon. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 806-651-2244 or visit www.panhandleplains.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 30, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Athens: Annual Texas Fiddlers Contest & Reunion. The Reunion is known nationwide and as far as we know, is the oldest one that has run continuously year after year. The big attraction is the Fiddlers Contest. This is broken down into five divisions- over 65 years, under 65 years, 19-30 years, 18 years of age & under, and a ladies division. There are food vendors and a carnival just off the downtown square. On Thursday night before the Fiddler's Contest on Friday, there is a Jam Session which begins around 7:30 pm. From 8pm-12pm on Friday there is a Street Dance. Time: 9am-12 midnight. Location: Courthouse Square downtown Athens, Texas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-675-1859. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Friday in May.
(May 22) thru June 15, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Artistry of Holton & Holton. Wall art, wood turnings, and gourd fine artworks by Jimmy and Barbie Holton. Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm, closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru June 30, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. Artists from all over the U.S. exhibit. Reception and awards on May 24 from 4-6pm Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4 pm, closed Monday. Cost: see web site. for details. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. A juried show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony May 24, 4-6pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 24) thru September 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Canyon: Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention. PPHM serves as the only Texas venue for the man who won the west. Learn how Samuel Colt's innovations in manufacturing and marketing changed the way business was done in America. Time: Mon-Sat 9-6, Sunday 1-6. Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids. Location: Panhandle Plains Historic Museum, 2503 Fourth Avenue, Canyon. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 806-651-2244 or visit www.panhandleplains.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 5-28, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Images - Annual Judged Membership Show. Multimedia art exhibit featuring the best artists in the Texas Hill Country. Reception and awards ceremony June 7 from 3-5pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 6, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held on the first Friday of every month. June 6-8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Grand Prairie: Auto Swap Meet at Traders Village. Hundreds of vendors set up with cars, parts, accessories and memorabilia items. Everything from classics to customs to handyman specials, a car lover's paradise. Open to all makes and models. Time: 8am - Dusk. Cost: $3 parking. Location: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-647-2331 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 12, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday. June 13-15, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday. June 14, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December. June 14, 2008- OTHER EVENT - Goliad: Market Days. Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques, collectibles, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes, plants and much more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-848-8674. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday each month, March - December. June 14, 2008 - 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 15-21, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Antonio: Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant. The Miss Rodeo Texas pageant is the qualifying state of Texas pageant for the Miss Rodeo America pageant. These Rodeo Queens are the ambassadors for the National Sport of Texas- Rodeo. The ladies are judged on their horsemanship riding ability, equine knowledge, rodeo knowledge as well as personality and appearance. Location: San Pedro Theatre. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 210-349-5935. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third week in June. June 19-13, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Hand Pulled Prints. Inspiring print works by the Johnson Creek Press Time: Tue-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: 2108 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX . Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 21, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Ingleside: Skinny Water Rodeo Adult Fishing Tournament. Two member teams fish the bay waters for cash prizes. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Cove Park, 1319 Parkview Lane. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-899-2906 or visit www.inglesidetxchamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in June. June 21-22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: Old Timer's Reunion. A time which the old timer's gather to reunite with old acquaintances to mingle and watch the annual rodeo parade together. Time: 9am. Cost: FREE. Location: West of the Pecos Museum, Pecos, TX. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-5076. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of Pecos rodeo (first 4 days of July). June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: West of the Pecos Rodeo Parade. Horse Riders and rodeo participants along with several organizations from around the West Texas Area come together to show off their best. Time: 10am. Cost: FREE. Location: Junction Hwy. 17 & Business 20. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-2406. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of the rodeo. June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: Old Timer's Reunion Luncheon. Right after the Reunion, they will be serving delicious BBQ for donations. Time: 11:30am. Location: Pecos Senior Citizen Center, Pecos, TX. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-3272. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of the rodeo. June 25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Pecos: Reeves County Sheriff's Posse BBQ. The best BBQ in West Texas is served and everybody gets together to mingle. Time: Noon. Cost: $5. Location: Reeves County Sheriff's Posse Barn. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 432-445-2406. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first day of the rodeo. June 25-29, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp. Acoustic instruction with jam sessions and concerts, held on the grounds of beautiful Schreiner University. Time: all day. Cost: see website for details. Location: Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-5711 or visit www.hcamp.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Ballinger: Fireworks Display. Enjoy a fireworks display and eat free watermelon. Time: 5:30pm-10pm. Location: 289 County Road 398 Ballinger, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 325-365-2333. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in June. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Eldorado: X Bar Ranch Dinner Show. Biscuits O'Bryan- As the cook for the I.O. Everybody Ranch, Biscuits has entertained audiences across the nation with history, clean humor, stories, poems and cowboy philosophy. He delights both young and old leaving smiles on their faces and a better understanding of the cowboy way of life. Biscuits received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists in 2003 for Best Humorist/Storyteller. Call for menu, exact time, directions and pricing. Time: 7pm. Cost: varies. Location: X Bar Ranch Live Oak Lodge near Eldorado, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-888-853-2688. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in June. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old-fashioned market on the square featuring original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce from over 70 vendors. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: no charge; free parking on street. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Sq., 700 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
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