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Houston International Festival
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Filled with ethnic food booths, arts & crafts, kiosks, and exhibits--all in an open-air market atmosphere. More than 1,800 performers of all kinds take to the festival's outdoor stages.
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January 28 - PIBC Surf-n-Turf Race, Corpus Christi - The 4th annual Surf-n-Turf race 361-949-8273 Briscoe King Pavilion (10567) February 9 - 26 - San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, San Antonio - Mark your calendar for the 2012 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo! 210-225-5851 AT&T Center and Freeman Coliseum Grounds (10568) February 10-21 - Mardi Gras Galveston, Galveston - Don't miss the revelry at Mardi Gras! Galveston! The island comes alive with 11 extravagant parades, more than 50 galas and festive events, bead throwing, exhibits, live entertainment in local clubs, and the best Gulf Coast cuisine in the world. One of the most popular annual events to take place in Texas, the event is rich with laughter, celebration and people watching. (888) 425-4753 Galveston Island (10575) Weekends February 11 - April 1 - Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige - 106 acres of Central Texas forest transformed into 12th Century England Sherwood Forest Faire. (10571) February 16 - 26 - San Angelo Livestock Show and Rodeo, San Angelo - 915-653-3386 (10569) February 16-19 - Mardi Gras of Southeast, Port Arthur - A four-day event brings to Southeast Texas nine 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. 600 block of Procter Street (10576) February 17 - March 4 - Matagorda County Fair and Rodeo, Bay City - Come and join us for another great fair and rodeo. 979-245-2454 (10570) February 19 -26 - Charro Days Fiesta, Brownsville - Celebrated with a four day Latin Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate costuming, carnivals, parades, dance. 956-542-4245 (10572) February 24- 26 - Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Alpine - The gathering exists to preserve the oral tradition of the West through poetry, music and storytelling. Daytime sessions are free, donations accepted. Sul Ross State University Campus (10573) March 9 - 18 - South by Southwest, Austin - Film, New media, and music junkies from all over the country come to Austin for this massive celebration of music, film, new media and more. Events take place on more than 80 stages. (512) 467-7979 (10577) March 9-18 - Rio Grande Valley Livestock, Mercedes - 956-565-2456 (10578) March 9 - 18 - Southwest Music Festival and Conference, Austin - 512-467-7979 Convention Center 4th Street & Neches (10579) March 9 - 18 - A family A Fair, Mercedes - Contests, Fun and Prizes (956) 565-2456 (10580) March 22 - April 1 - South Texas State Fair, Beaumont - Come Celebrate with us. 409-832-9991 Ford Park Event Center (10582) March 23 - April 8 - Tyler's Historic Azalea Trail, Abilene - The breathtaking beauty of our Azalea and Spring Flower Trail has been praised by visitors as a floral wonderland and a photographer's paradise. We invite you to enjoy the vivid colors and sweet scents that only an East Texas Spring can provide. 800-235-5712 Tyler's Historic Azalea District (10583) March 30 - April 8 - Walker County Fair & Rodeo, Huntsville - The WCFA plans a week of fun and exciting family activities for those of all ages. Activities include family entertainment, carnival attractions, professional rodeo and youth projects. The fair is the youth's week to shine as they exhibit their skills and show what they have learned from their projects. 936-291-8763 (10584) March 31 - Savor Dallas Fair, Dallas - This event celebrates Dallas Culinary arts with tasting, a silent auction, and a strolling tour of local wineries. (866) 277-7920 (10581) April 13 -22 - Annual Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo, Conroe - A Texas Tradition - Youth and Education (936)760-3631 (10586) April 13-15 - International Quilt Festival, Houston - Nine football fields of fabric, pattern, and sewing supply vendors make the International Quilt Festival a quilter's paradise. 713-781-6864 George R. Brown Convention Center (10598) April 14 - 15 - Bluebonnet Festival, Chappell Hill - The Festival boasts more than 250 juried exhibitors (home decor, gardening, artists, craftsmen, jewelry, clothing, etc.), delicious country-style food, live entertainment and music, and tours of the historic community. A special Children's Activity Corner provides pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train and more. 979-836-6033 (10587) April 19 - 29 - Fiesta San Antonio, San Antonio - Fiesta really is one of America's truly great festivals. It began as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That commemoration still takes place. But over the past century and more, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. 877-723-4378 (10585) April 19 -22 - Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival, Fort Worth - More than 200 artists display their work amid live entertainment during four days of this top rated Texas arts festival. 817-336-2787 (10589) April 28-29 - Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 41st Annual Show, Austin - Check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display and for sale. Admission to the event is free. For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please visit our web-site. (512) 477-8672 Zilker Botanical Gardens Center (10527) May 11 - 13 - Alleyfest, Longview - It's Real East Texas Fun and Excitement and an excellent choice to kick off Summer in style. (903)237-4000 (10592) May 18 - 20 - Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival, Pasadena - Welcome to the Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival, three days of Entertainment and family fun! (281) 991-9500 (10590) May 25 - 27 - Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival, Frederickburg - We'll be serving up red beans & rice, boudin, gumbo, and - of course - crawfish. Other cajun delicacies are also available for everyone to enjoy, and for those who don't like crawfish (don't like crawfish?!!), there will be hamburgers, corndogs, and plenty of German sausage - what Fredericksburg is known for. 866-839-3378 Downtown Marktplatz (10591) June 15 - 17 - Boerne Berges Fest, Boerne - Celebrating German Heritage in the Texas Hill Country. (830)428-8778 Downtown (10593) September 21 -23 - Plano Balloon Festival, Plano - Balloons glow, launches, and fireworks light up the sky during this three day event. Skydivers are part of the action. 972-867-7566 Oak Point Park (10594) September 28 - October 21 - The State Fair of Texas, Dallas - For more than 100 years, the State Fair of Texas has been a major source of entertainment for millions, as well as a powerful factor in the growth of Dallas. 214-565-9931 Fair Park (10596) October 5 - 7 - Oktoberfest, Fredericksburg - OKTOBERFEST is a colorful, festive celebration of Fredericksburg, Texas' German heritage. OKTOBERFEST has become an annual tradition around the world. OKTOBERFEST is a community event of family entertainment featuring two stages and two tents with continuous oompah music, art & crafts, Children's fun area ~ Kinder Park, a German Bier Tent, and Oktoberfest Vineyard area, plus delicious food and drink ... all weekend long! 866-839-3378 (10595) October 13 & 14 - Scarecrow Festival, Chappell Hill - The Festival boasts more than 250 juried exhibitors (home décor, gardening, artists, craftsmen, jewelry, clothing, etc.), delicious country-style food, live entertainment and music, and tours of the historic community. A special Children's Activity Corner provides pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train and more. (10588) October 26 - 28 - Kerr County Fair, Kerrville - Bring the family and join us at the fair. (830)257-6833 Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center (10597) |