Kerrville Folk Festival
May 22-June 8, 2008
Quiet Valley Ranch; 3876 Medina Hwy Kerrville, TX 78028
Kerrville Festivals, Inc.
Dalis Allen
P.O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429; Fax (830) 257-8680

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Reggae, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Songwriting contests, 80 Crafts Booths, Music Business Seminars, Teachers Professional Development Program
The Kerrville Folk Festival is perhaps the best known of all Texas music festivals. Stretching over 18 days, the festival features more than 120 accomplished international, national and regional songwriters. The festival includes: eleven evening concerts, seven Sundown concerts, three New Folk concerts, six Children's concerts, Blues Project, special concerts at Threadgill Theater, campfire singing, food, camping plus songwriting, and a Music in Schools Program for teachers. Previous artists include: Peter, Paul & Mary, Tish Hinojosa, Jimmy LaFave, Sara Hickman, Jonathan Edwards, Patty Larkin, Peter Rowan, Goose Creek Symphony, The Waybacks, David Wilcox, The Waifs (from Australia), Trout Fishing in America, Judy Collins, Sean Colvin and Janis Ian.

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Official Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair
May 23-26, 2008
River Star Arts and Event Park; 4000 Riverside Drive East
Texas Arts and Crafts Education Foundation
R.B. Miller, Executive Director
4000 Riverside Drive; Kerrville, TX 78028-6300
(830) 896-5711; Fax (830) 896-5569

Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Peruvian
Activities: Fine arts, Crafts
There's no place like... deep in the "Art of Texas". Come celebrate the 37th anniversary of the Official Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair in beautiful Kerrville, Texas. Big tents laced among the trees create the atmosphere of a good old-fashioned fair. Buy a treasure from one of over 180 artisans on site eager to visit with you about their work or discover the next Picasso by visiting the Texas Universities' "Emerging Texas Artists" scholarship contestants. Relax in the shade, under a big tent, under our covered pavilion or by our new amphitheater nestled in the valley of the park while you enjoy a variety of Texas entertainers and great food. Be sure to bring the kids for hands on crafts demonstrations and an activity area. A true Texas Tradition!

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Artfest
May 23-25, 2008
Addison Circle Park; Dallas, TX
The 500, Inc.
Bill Semper
3530 Forest Lane, Suite 289; Dallas, TX 75234
(214) 565-0200; Fax (214) 361-4703

Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rockabilly, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
Artfest includes more than 250 selected artists, continuous live music, and a children's area. Artfest is a Memorial Day weekend tradition drawing more than 25,000 each year. A family festival of arts, crafts and music, it is one of the largest charitable events in north Texas which is planned, organized and staffed entirely by volunteers. This year, several stages will present a wide variety of musical entertainment (world music, classical, musical acts). Hours for the Artfest 2008 are Friday, May 23: 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday, May 24: 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday, May 25: 11:00am - 6:00pm..

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Texas Fiddlers' Contest and Reunion
May 25, 2008
Athens Courthouse Square; Downtown Athens
Athens Old Fiddlers Association
Mary Ensign, Secretary
3041 FM 2495; Athens, TX 75752
(903) 675-1859; (903) 675-2325; Fax (903) 675-6209

Music: Bluegrass, Country, Polka
Activities: Fiddling contests, Street dance
The Texas Fiddler's Contest and Reunion is held on the Courthouse Square in Athens as a homecoming for many people. In 1932, the Bethel community started staging a countywide fiddlers contest as a climax to a farmers' study course. Beginning early on Friday morning, pickin' and fiddlin' takes place all around the downtown square. Groups of people crowd around to listen while the players practice before the contest. Later in the evening, a professional country western band plays for the street dance. There are concessions and novelty stands along the sidewalks, and there's always a carnival set up just off the square. Please bring quilts or lawn chairs to sit on while listening to the music and renewing old acquaintances.

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1st Annual Stacie Tutt Memorial Music Festival

May 25, 2008

Leonard, TX

Line-up includes Jay Johnson Band, Clay Potter Band, Jason Horne Band, Daniel Ray, Ryan Tutt, J D Cobb & The Legends of the West, Steve Ferguson Band, Dale Riley & Last Train South, Dorethy Williams & Tribute.

All proceeds and donations are going to help out Stacie's family with medical, funeral and other outstanding costs.

Gates at 10 a.m. - Camping is available Saturday night and Sunday night.
$10 per person children under 12 are free
Caterer will be here for food
BYOB (coolers but please no glass)
Bring the kids,, lots of kids games and fun
Don't forget your OFF! that is mosquito time of year
Horseshoe tournament

No glass containers and no pets

For more information or to donate to this cause, visit http://www.myspace.com/stacietutt

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Wolfdance
May 25, 2008
Sundance Square; Fort Worth
KPLX-FM 99.5 The Wolf
Angelyn Hesser
3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 1600; Fort Worth, TX 75219-3906
(214) 526-2400; (817) 339-7777; Fax (214) 520-4242

Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music festival
Wolfdance 2008 begins at noon and runs until midnight. Tune in to the Wolf at 99.5 for updates.

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Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic
May 27, 2008
American Legion Park; 102 South Avenue G
Shiner Catholic Church
Mark Hybner
306 South Avenue F; Shiner, TX 77984-8208
(361) 594-3836; Fax (361) 594-3836

Music: Country, Polka, Rock
The Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic is a day filled with music and fun for the whole family. From noon until 6 p.m., three different bands showcase old-time polka waltz music. From 7 p.m until 1 a.m. two additional bands provide country and rock music. Other activities include a country auction, games, and refreshments.

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Country Thunder USA 2
HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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Tom Tom Festival
June 6-7, 2008
Yoakum City Park; South Park Road
Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce
Carl O'Neill
P.O. Box 591; Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2309; Fax (361) 741-1009

Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Polka
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance, Bar B Que Contest
The Tom Tom Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the region and features entertainment all during the event. We have live entertainment on Friday evening, live entertainment during the day in the Park and a dance on Saturday evening. The festival also features PRCA Rodeo, Barbeque Cook Off, Salsa Contest, Volleyball and Horseshoe tournaments, arts and crafts, food vendors, carnival and a Parade.

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Gatesville Shivaree
June 6-7, 2008
Coryell Activities Complex; Complex Circle
Gatesville Chamber of Commerce
Susan Jackson
2307 South State Highway 36; Gatesville, TX 76528-2554
(254) 865-2617; Fax (254) 865-5581

Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fiddling contests
Activities include Fiddlers Contest, Duck Race, Historic Gun Fights, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Domino Tournament, carnival rides, Weenie dog races, horseshoe pitching tournament.

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Shrimporee
June 6-8, 2008
Aransas Pass Community Park; Johnson & Commercial
Pam Martin, Acting CEO
Pam Martin
130 West Goodnight Avenue; Aransas Pass, TX 78336-2508
(361) 758-2750; (800) 633-3028; Fax (361) 758-8320

Music: Children's, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Seafood cookoff, Shrimp peeling contest
Shrimporee features continuous live music with bands playing country, tejano and rock music. The main stage features two acts on Friday night, up to five acts on Saturday, and up to 4 acts on Sunday. There is also continuous entertainment for children, arts and crafts, contests and food.

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Northeast Texas Music Festival
June 6-7, 2008
City Park; HWY 515, East Coke Road
Northeast Texas Music Festival
Norma Wilkinson
P.O. Box 748; Winnsboro, TX 75494-0748
(903) 342-0263

Music: Christian, Country, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Activities: Music festival
 

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Texas Guitar Festival and Show
June 6-7, 2008
Harvey Convention Center; 2000 West Front Street Tyler, TX 75702
Eric Jensen
6614 S. Broadway; Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-1954; Fax (903) 581-1701

Music: Christian, Spanish Flamingo Wal
Activities: Vintage Guitar Show, Drumming Contest, Texas National Guitar Contest, Guitar Fine Art Sh
The Texas Guitar Festival will begin Saturday at 9 a.m. until late and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are planning many concurrent events, including a Vintage Guitar Show, where you can buy, sell, trade guitars and other musical instruments. The Festival will have concurrent musical events. Saturday will have Praise and Worship bands playing from about 11:00 am to 4:00 and will raise the sprit of the Lord. From 4:30-6:00 an incredible classical guitar quartet called Del Alma Guitar Quartet will play fast moving Spanish Flamingo waltzes, traditional classical composers and modern compositions all of which have garnered this young group of musicians excellent critical reviews. From 6:00-10:00 we plan to bring Tyler a Bluegrass Festival. The schedule of artists and bands is being composed so check back for details at a later date. The public is welcomed. Sunday will have several contests: a Texas National Guitar Contest (tm) and the Drummer's Big Bang Drum Contest (tm). We intend to showcase drummers for a spirited 1-2 hour contest. This is purely a people's choice award contest. A cash or in-kind prize will be awarded. The Texas National Guitar Contest will be an elite array of ten (10) solo sits and bands playing 2-4 songs each with judges deciding who the best band or soloist is based upon professional criteria such as originality, musicianship, entertainment ability and overall measures. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner. There will also be a people's choice award and a several hours of top-tier recording studio time will be awarded as a prize to this winner. Lastly, we are having a Guitar Fine Art Show. We are calling on all fine art painters to paint a painting of at least 18" x 24" canvas that has as its motif a guitar of any size, shape, color, impression, real, acoustic, electric, with or without people, plants, animals, concerts, whatever motif is desired.

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American Bank of Texas Frisco Grooves
June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008
Warren Sports Complex; 7599 El Dorado, Frisco, TX 75034
American Bank of Texas
Ginger Nye, Marketing Director
1900 Preston Road, Suite 267-294; Plano, TX 75093
(972) 335-3330; (972) 335-1900; Fax (972) 335-3331

Music: Bluegrass, Country
In the same spirit as the independent, Texas-owned bank, The American Bank of Texas has taken the lead to bring authentic, family entertainment to Frisco through the Annual American Bank of Texas Frisco Grooves Concert Series. Each Friday night in June at 7:30, a leading Texas artist will provide a live concert. The first concert, June 6th is Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines. Each concert takes place at Warren Sports Complex located at 7599 El Dorado in Frisco. Open to the public. Wagons and picnics welcome. Bare feet, dancing as well as kids rolling around in the grass are encouraged. Concessions and CD sales will be available on site. Parking is available throughout the park and overflow parking is across the street at St. Francis Catholic Church. For more information, please visit www.friscogrooves.org and www.ABTexas.com or call 972-335-1900. Inclement weather questions, call (972) 377-1752.

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Texas singer/songwriter Jimmy Baldwin announces the lineup for his “Brown Paper Koozie Doozie” Festival to be held

The festival, celebrating Texas and Americana music, will feature: Jimmy Baldwin, Mark Jungers, Lost Immigrants, Randy Weeks, Glenna Bell, and Nancy Apple.  Tickets for the show are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Camping is available at $15 for the night. The all-day concert will feature a wealth of great roots music and fun and camaraderie in the ranch’s awesome surroundings. Food and beverages can be purchased on site.

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Accordion Kings and Queens Festival
June 7, 2008
Miller Outdoor Theatre; Hermann Park, 100 Concert Drive, Houston
Texas Folklife Resources
Nancy Bless
1317 South Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-9255; (713) 284-8350; Fax (512) 441-9222

Music: Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Polka, Regional Mexican, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
Texas Folklife's annual Accordion Kings & Queens concert celebrates squeezboxers of all genres with a free concert at Houston's Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. Performers have included Flaco Jimenez, Joel Guzman, Santiago Jimenez Jr., C.J. Carrier, Chubby Carrier and many others. Our 19th annual salute to "the national instrument of Texas" also will feature the finalists in our second Big Squeeze accordion contest. Last year audiences helped choose Juan Longoria Jr. of Brownsville as the first place winner; A.j. Castillo of Austin and Jorge Arechiga of Mission came in second and third. In a really grand finale, zydeco master Carrier invited a surprised Longoria onstage for an encore jam. Famed Texas documentarian Hector Galan (Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads) will film the 2008 finals of a documentary being made about the contest.

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WaterStreet Market Music & Art Fest • South Texas Music Walk Of Fame
June 7-8, 2008
Downtown Corpus Christi; 300 Block, North Water Street, Waterstreet Market
Water Street, Ltd
Sue Donahoe
309 North Water Street; Corpus Christi, TX . 78401
(361) 882-2364; (361) 882-2211; Fax (361) 887-7075

Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rockabilly
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
The WaterStreet Market Music & Art Fest kicks off Saturday June 7th. South Texas Country Rockabilly and singer/songwriters rule this year's festivities. The event is two days of FREE outdoor live concerts and two nights of great headliners inside our live music venue, the Executive Surf Club. Headlining this year will be the Reverend Horton Heat, who will also recieve a star on our South Texas Music Walk of Fame, along with five other talented inductees. On June 7th at 10:00 a.m. there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. The festival will end at 11:00p.m. on Sunday the 8th. This festival is hosted by the best seafood restaurants in Corpus Christi, WaterStreet Restaurants. No turkey legs here, just great dining, unique shopping, and live Texas music, all one block from the bay in beautiful downtown Corpus Christi.

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Red, White and Blue Festival
June 7, 2008
Copperas Branch Park
City of Highland Village Parks Department
1000 Highland Village Road; Highland Village, TX 75077
(972) 317-7430

Music: Country
The City of Highland Village on Lake Lewisville decided to have a free festival 3 years ago with Texas Music. It has grown to have over 8000 people attend. They hope to break that record this weekend with Stoney LaRue, Eli Young Band and Sunny Sweeney. The music will start at 5:00 p.m. There will be a fireworks show after Stoney performs. Highland Village is located between Lewisville and Denton at the Garden Ridge exit on I-35. Parking will be free.

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Republic of Texas Biker Rally
June 12-15, 2008
Travis County Expo Center; Austin
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Austin, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016

Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Motorcycle Display; Motocross Parade
The World's largest Motorcycle Parade as certified by the Guiness Book of World Records. Free Live Music in the heart of downtown. Major national bands will perform at the Travis County Expo Center and Rally Grounds. Hundreds of Motorcycle & accessory vendors. Estimated attendance 100,000.

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Texas Folklife Festival
June 13-15, 2008
Institute of Texan Cultures at UT-San Antonio; 801 South Bowie
UT Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio
JoAnn Andera, Director
801 South Bowie; San Antonio, TX 78205-3696
(210) 458-2390; (210) 458-2224; Fax (210) 458-2218

Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Bagpipes
Activities: Music festival
The Texas Folklife Festival, presented by the Institute of Texan Cultures, features the music, food, dancing, crafts, and stories from more than 30 ethnic and cultural groups from around the state. Ten stages of entertainment are filled with such varied performers as Ukrainian dancers, gospel singers, cloggers, German bands, bluegrass crooners, Scottish bagpipe players, and mariachis. Ethnic foods, pioneer crafts, and children's activities make the festival a fun-filled event for the entire family.

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World Championship Fiddler's Festival
June 13-14, 2008
Crockett Civic Center; 1100 Edmiston Drive and Loop 304
Houston County Chamber of Commerce
Frank Minton / Cyndy Keys
P.O. Box 307; Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2359; (888) 269-2359; Fax (936) 544-4355

Music: Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival
The World Championship Fiddlers' Festival has fiddlers from around the world. Fiddlers and fans of fiddlin' music have been coming to Crockett in June since 1937 to hear the best in old time fiddlin music. Enjoy two days of young and old fiddlers competing for the coveted title of World Champion Fiddler. Comfortable seating in an air conditioned arena. Full meal service and snacks in the modern Crockett Civic Center. Age groups are children 12 and under, 65 and older, 13-20, 21-35, 36-64, and a grand championship. Contests are held by age groups. Special events will include performances at Davy Crockett Memorial Park. There is also antique tractors, a steak cook-off, crafts and much more.

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Dallas CityArts Celebration presented by TXU
June 13-15, 2008
Arts District; Downtown Dallas
Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
Sandra Dartus / Marsha Singer
325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 700; Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 632-5655; (214) 384-3349; Fax (214) 821-1856

Music: Big Band, Blues, Children's, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, dance stage, culinary tent, visual artis
The CityArts Celebration, presented by TXU Energy, is a free outdoor festival showcasing the performing, visual, cultural and culinary arts of Dallas and Texas. Four stages feature performances of jazz, country, swing, R&B, Latin, classical, popular, international and contemporary music. As well as dance, children's performances, storytelling, and programming. A culinary tent serves as a fifth stage with ongoing chef demonstration and sampling of Dallas cuisine. More than 75 visual artists from throughout Texas show and sell their works at a juried show, and Arts District museums are free and open to the public. CityArts is the only FREE arts festival held annually in downtown Dallas, and is committed to promoting the wealth an diversity of Texas talent -- from musicians and vocalists to dancers, visual artists, theatrical performers, chefs and world-class museums.

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72nd Annual World Famous Fiddlers' Festival
June 13, 14, 2008
Crockett Civic Center, Crockett TX; 1100 Edminston Drive, Crockett TX 75835
Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce
Cyndy Keys
P.O. Box 307; Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2359; Fax (936) 544-4355

Music: Cowboy, Fiddle Music
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Trade show/convention
The World Famous Fiddlers' Contest and Championship Steak Cook-off is an indoor Fiddlers' Festival and also an outdoor Championship Steak Cook off. Entries are more than welcome each year; just call for your entry forms. There will be trophies awarded to each category in both the Fiddle Contest and the Steak Cookoff. An added attractions to this event include an Antique Tractor Show and a Craft Show. This facility is handicap accessible for individuals with a need but the event does not offer accommodation for the hearing impairded to hear the music. There are RV facilities (first come first serve) on the premises and a variety of RV facilities in the area. You will here some of the best fiddle music in the world and the event is open to fiddlers of all ages. Don't miss this event. Call the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce at 936-544-2359 or email us at ckeys[at]crockettareachamber.org or chamber[at]crockettareachamber.org or view or website at www.crockettareachamber.com.

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Tomato Fest
June 14, 2008
Downtown; Commerce Street
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Laura Battle
P.O. Box 1231; Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-2217; (800) 376-2217; Fax (903) 586-6944

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Singing contests, Street dance
The 24th Annual Tomato Fest offers, among many other festivities, live entertainment and arts and crafts, children's activities, a hot sauce contest, pony rides, hayrides, karaoke, tomato eating contest and much more.

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Legends of Western Swing Music Festival
June 19-21, 2008
Multi-Purpose Events Center Exhibit Hall; 5th and Burnet, Wichita Falls
Gloria Miers Productions
4461 Ringgold; Plano. TX 75093-3764
(972) 612-9598; (318) 792-3303

Music: Country, Cowboy, Western swing
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention, Dance, Arts and Crafts
The Legends of Western Swing Music Festival includes 12 bands during the 3 day festivities. It will be held on June 19-21, 2008 in Wichita Falls, TX, in the Multi Purpose Events Center (MPEC). It will be 3 days of the best Western Swing music around, featuring the Legends of Western Swing bands and vocalists, each playing an afternoon set and an evening set. The MPEC is a comfortable, air-conditioned, alcohol, drug, and smoke free facility with 2 large dance floors for a very wholesome atmosphere. Music from noon till 12:00 a.m. each day for great listening and dancing enjoyment. Performers include the incomparable Ray Price, Clyde Brewer & The River Road Boys, Eddie McAlvain & The Mavericks, John England & the Western Swingers, Bobby Flores & the Yellow Rose Band, Jody Nix & the Texas Cowboys, Ted Scanlan & The Desperados, Justin Trevino & Band, and others. For information call Gloria Miers at (972) 612-9598 or (318) 792-3303. For RV information call 1-800-799-6722.

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Fort Griffin Fandangle
June 19-21, 26-28, 2008
The Prairie Theatre; Albany
Fort Griffin Fandangle
Chuck Senter
P.O. Box 155; Albany, TX 76430
(325) 762-3838; (325) 762-2525; Fax (325) 762-3125

Music: Musical
The Fort Griffin Fandangle is the oldest outdoor musical in Texas. It began as a class play in 1938 and developed into the historical musical thousands have enjoyed over the years. The 300-400 plus participants come from Albany, Texas and it is not uncommon to have 3rd generation singers, dancers. The sight of the Butterfield Stagecoach drawn by a four-mule team or the covered wagon clattering down the trail is wonderment for young and old alike. Western Wagons chef, Bill Cauble serves up a tasty chuck wagon dinner on the Shackelford County Courthouse lawn at 5:00 prior to each evenings performance. There will be many activities around town this year with all the unique shops open and ready to greet the thousands of visitors. For those of you who have never seen or heard the "oldies" on the steam belching calliope, this is the place of sights and sounds you will never forget.

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Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp
June 25-29, 2008
Schreiner University; 2100 Memorial Blvd.
Texas Arts and Crafts Education Foundation
Bob Miller
4000 Riverside Drive; Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 896-5711; Fax (830) 896-5569

Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music Camp, Jam sessions, classroom instruction
The 4th annual HCAMP will be held in Kerrville, Texas, June 25-29, 2008, featuring a stellar lineup of acoustic music instructors for all skill levels. The camp will feature classes and structured jams in banjo, dulcimers, guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle and voice. Instructions will be suitable for novice to advanced players and special jam sessions tailored to your skill level. Classes will be limited to maintain individual attention and small class sizes. The camp will be held on the beautiful grounds of Schreiner University, a tree studded campus adjacent to the Guadalupe River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Kerrville is 60 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas and 70 miles west of Austin, Texas on IH-10. Lodging will be in campus apartments with lots of time for informal jams and playing. Marriott Sodexho will be providing the meals on campus. There are RV campsites and motel rooms available in Kerrville. For more information on other accommodations, go to www.kerrvilletexascvb.com or call Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau at (830) 792-3535.

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Free State Bluegrass Festival
June 25-28, 2008
Canton
Jim Fuller
P.O. Box 934; Canton, TX 75103
(800) 243-6502

Free State Bluegrass Music Festival. Not Like Any Other Bluegrass Festival. Wednesday performers include Moroe Crossing, Cedar Hill and More. Thursday features Cedar Hill, Monroe Crossing, The Steel Drivers, High Strung and The Spinney Brothers. Friday features Tommy Brown & County Line, The Abrams Brothers, The Spinney Brothers and SPECIAL GUEST: Bill Mounce & The Outlaws. Saturday features Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, The Abrams Brothers, David Peterson & 1946, and The Louisiana Grass.

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Luling Watermelon Thump
June 26-29, 2008
Downtown Luling; 421 East Davis Street
Luling Watermelon Thump Association
Susan Ward
P.O. Box 710; Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-3214 ext. 2; (830) 875-3214 ext. 2; Fax (830) 875-2082

Music: Cajun, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
The Luling Watermelon Thump features the World Championship Seed-Spitting contests with hundreds of dollars in cash prizes. Dances with live entertainment are featured underneath the huge pavillion, as well as contests, arts and crafts, carnival, kiddie rides and more.

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Roots Music Association's Radio Seminar, Conference & Music Festival
June 26-29, 2008
Alzafar Shrine Center; San Antonio
Roots Music Association
Robert Bartosh, Founding Director
13501 Ranch Road 12, Suite 103-327, Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 667-6466; (888) 391-0983; Fax (888) 391-0983

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Reggae, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
The theme for the 2008 is "Music United" and speaks to the holistic, inclusive and universal approach the RMA uses to support its membership base and their collective vision. The event will be attended by radio broadcasters, promoters, publicist, artists, musicians, songwriters, label executives and more. The 3 day event will also include a series of interactive and educational panels, a trade fair, once in a lifetime events and networking opportunities geared toward all facets of the music industry. The radio seminar portion of the event will draw an international panel of music programmers and personalities to discuss issues and concerns pertinent to the broadcasting industry. The convention stream will provide opportunities for artists, musicians and industry professionals to network and educate each other through a series of interactive panels and presentations. The music festival will provide multiple stages which showcase performers to both the conference and seminar attendees as well as the general public. Expect to hear music from artists that range from established headliners to exciting up and coming newcomers across a multitude of roots based genres including, but not limited to, Blues, Bluegrass, Americana/Country, Western Swing, Western, Roots Rock, Reggae, Folk, Cajun/Zydeco and Tejano. The initial lineup of performers will be announced soon.

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Ranch Jam 2
June 28, 2008
The Ranch; 4400 North Big Spring (at Loop 250) Midland, Texas 79705
The Ranch-Midland
Judy Farris, Owner
P.O. Box 5652; Midland, TX 79704
(432) 620-0114; Fax (432) 686-8066.

Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
6th annual Ranch Jam. Texas country music at it's best! Large outdoor music festival with 6+ hours of music. Kevin Fowler to headline

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84th Annual 4th of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo
July 2-5, 2008
Bell Country Expo Center; 311 West Loop 121
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer M. Minton
P.O. Box 659; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3551; Fax (254) 939-1061

Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo
Belton's 84th Annual 4th of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo Kicks off Wednesday, July 2nd in Yettie Polk Park at 11:30 a.m. PRCA Rodeo performances start Thursday, July 3-5 inside the air-conditioned Bell County Expo Center (ticket prices vary). Celebrate the 4th of July in Downtown Belton starting at 9:00 a.m. with the Patriotic Program followed by the 4th of July Parade on Main & Central Avenue and Festival on Nolan Creek located in Yettie Polk Park. For more information please visit our website at http://www.beltonchamber.com

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Texas Cowboy Reunion
July 3-6, 2008
Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds; Business Loop 277
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Gary Mathis
P.O. Box 928; Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-3138; Fax (325) 773-2411

Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo, Trade show/convention, Chuckwagon, Barbeque Cook-offs
The Texas Cowboy Reunion is a celebration and gathering of cowboys and old-timers from all over Texas and the Southwest. The rodeo is billed as the world's largest amateur rodeo and the dance is one of the largest outdoor dances of its kind in this area. County, western swing, and honky tonk music is featured and enjoyed by young and old alike. Also an old timer's fiddler contest and cowboy poetry gathering is featured.

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Addison Kaboom Town!
July 3, 2008
Addison Arts & Events District; 4970 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-6225

Music: Country, Pop
Activities: Fireworks
Addison's most explosive party of the year. Dazzling fireworks are choreographed to music and simulcast on the radio plus food, live music and spectacular historic warplane fly-bys. Rated one of the top 10 shows in the country by USA Today in 2002 and one of the 25 shows in the country by the Wall Street Journal in 1999.

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Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2008
Centennial Park and Stephenson Park; Friendswood
City of Friendswood
James Toney
910 South Friendswood Drive; Friendswood, TX 77546-4856
(281) 996-3220; Fax (281) 996-3265

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration features live music from Asleep at The Wheel.

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Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater; 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
P.O. Box 47535; San Antonio, TX 78265-7535
(210) 657-8300

Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music Festival
Willie Nelson’s July 4th Picnic moves to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Selma, TX for 2008. Guests include Merle Haggard, Pat Green, Ray Price, Los Lonely Boys, Asleep at the Wheel, David Allan Coe, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Billy Joe Shaver.

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Aqua-boom Celebration
July 4-6, 2008
Kingsland Chamber Grounds; Highway 1431
Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Gay Gambert, First Vice President.
P.O. Box 465; Kingsland, TX 78639
(325) 388-6211; Fax (325) 388-5391

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Dance
Aqua Boom is an annual 4th of July Celebration held in Kingsland in the Highland Lakes area of Central Texas. In 2008, we will hold the 39th annual celebration on July 4 - 6th. Activities include: arts and crafts fair, street dance, fireworks, rubber duckie race, parade, horseshoe toss, washer toss, poker run on the water, fish fry and patriotic concert. Each year, new events are added...so come enjoy the lakes and our community! Plan to attend Aqua Boom in 2008!

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Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
July 4, 2008
Downtown Arlington
Arlington Fourth of July Association
Geni Waldrop
P.O. Box 1776; Arlington, TX 76004-1776
(817) 277-1848; (683) 821-2919

Music: Big Band, Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show
The parade is an annual event and consists of generally 150 entries. The number of spectators over the years has ranged from of 5,000 to 70,000. Parade entries include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations. Of course, the parade has a distinguished assortment of floats. Some floats are professionally built, but many are the proud results of individual ingenuity by local organizations and businesses. There is even an Award Ceremony after the parade at Knapp Heritage Park to recognize excellence within each of several categories. Refer to our rules and regulations for a complete list of categories. We hope that you will join us for the 43rd annual parade on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m., for the 2008 edition of USA's Independence Day Parade in downtown Arlington.

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Festival on Nolan Creek
July 4, 2008
Confederate Park and Yettie Polk Park; IH 35 exit 294A
Belton Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer M. Minton
P.O. Box 659; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3551; Fax (254) 939-1061

Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo, arts and crafts, carnival, food vendor
The Festival on Nolan Creek features arts and crafts, food, carnival and local musical entertainment. Event hours are 12- 6 p.m. on July 4. PRCA Rodeo in the air conditioned Bell County Expo Center June - July 3. Fiddler's contest will be held at 1 p.m. in Yettie Polk Park. Carnival rides available from June - July in Confederate Park. The Festival on Nolan Creek has more to offer than vendors. The Texas Old Time Fiddler's contest is returning to Yettie Polk Park for the seventh year. Confederate Park will again be filled with the sounds of cheers and squeals from the Crabtree Amusements Carnival, and both parks will have musical entertainment as well as fun and games throughout the day. The festival is held in both Confederate and Yettie Polk Parks. Both parks are large, shady and located on Nolan Creek. Confederate Park has great visibility and access from IH-35, located one-forth of a mile south of Central Avenue. Yettie Polk Park is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Highway 317 (Main Street). Bothe parks are within walking distance of each other. The PRCA rodeo will be nightly in the air-conditioned Bell County Expo Center, June - July.

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Fourth Fest and Fireworks
July 4, 2008
Paschall Park; 1001 New Market
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce
Terry McCullar
P.O. Box 850115; Mesquite, TX 75185-0115
(972) 285-0211; (800) 541-2355; Fax (972) 285-3535

Music: Christian, Country, Rock
Activities: carnival
The Fourth Fest and Fireworks begin at 4 p.m., concerts are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. featuring a variety of music and fireworks beginning at 9:15 p.m.

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Granbury Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 4-6, 2008
Granbury Shanley Park & Court House Square; Behind City Hall Granbury, TX & Square
Granbury Chamber of Commerce
Kylee Peterson
3408 East Highway 377; Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 573-1622; Fax (817) 573-0805

Music: Christian, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance
Live local entertainment during Granbury's Annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Arts and crafts on Historic Square, ranch rodeo and garden tractor pull. Parade on July 4th at 10 am and fireworks over Lake Granbury at dusk.

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Taste of Dallas in the West End
July 11-13, 2008
West End Historic District; 301 North Market
Alliance for the West End, Inc.
Greg Schooley
208 North Market Street, Suite A; Dallas, TX 75202-3254
(214) 741-7180; (214) 741-7185; Fax (214) 741-7184

Music: Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Karaoke, volleyball
It's Dallas' biggest summer blast, the West End's Taste of Dallas, with more music, food and outdoor fun than ever before! Continuous live musical entertainment on several stages featuring alternative rock and pop to cool jazz and hot Tejano rhythms. Previous national headliners included Oleander, Duncan Sheik and Better Than Ezra. And don't miss the best of Dallas' restaurants, colorful children's performers, live volleyball action and star-studded karaoke, all at the event of the summer.

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Parker County Peach Festival
July 12, 2008
Historic Downtown; Weatherford
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Mandy Allison
P.O. Box 310; Weatherford, TX 76086-0310
(888) 594-3801; Fax (817) 613-9216

Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop
Activities: County fair
The Parker County Peach Festival is a country day of family fun, featuring more than 215 arts and craft vendors. The event will take place in Weatherford's historic downtown, from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a children's area, non-stop entertainment, and of course our sweet, juicy Parker County Peaches. Beat the heat with Peachy treats of all kinds - peach ice cream, peach juleps, peach smoothies, peaches and cream, peach cobbler, and just plain ol' peaches to bite and let the juice run down your chin. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. There will be free parking from the 9th Grade Center, Weatherford College, and the First Monday Grounds. Handicap parking and shuttle are available from Weatherford Ninth Grade Center. Call Weatherford Chamber of Commerce for more information: Toll Free 1-888-594-3801. Come enjoy a "Growing Family Tradition" at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival!

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Salado Legends -- Outdoor Musical Drama
July 19, 26, August 2, 2008
Tablerock Amphitheater; 409 Royal Street
Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
Jackie Mills, Director ?
P.O. Box 312; Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-9205; Fax (254) 947-5269

Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Scottish
Activities: Outdoor musical drama
Salado Legends: central Texas' favorite outdoor musical drama! Tablerock's Amphitheater is where history, legend and memories meet. An original song, "Be Careful What You Wish For," weaves the legends of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers, and the hopes of the Scottish settlers into a panoramic tale. Written by Salado playwright / lyricist Jackie Mills, music by local composers, directed by Donnie Williams and featuring a cast and crew of more than 200. Dinner at 7:15PM - $8.00 (child or adult), reservations required. Theater at 8:15 PM - $17.00 adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Call (254) 947-9205 for group rates and information.

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Camp Bluegrass 2008
July 20-25, 2008
South Plains College; 1401 S. College Avenue
Camp Bluegrass and South Plains College
Paula Carr, Joe Carr, Alan Munde
210 Tanglewood Lane; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-9611 Ext. 2341; (806) 894-4874

Music: Bluegrass, Cowboy
Activities: Instructional Music Camp
We are making plans for our 22nd Camp Bluegrass July 20-25, 2008 at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas! We have several special themes this year. The faculty will include three Bluegrass legends: Roland White, Eddie Adcock and Dale Morris. These legendary performers are important figures in Bluegrass music history and will be featured in a special legends performance during the week. Don't miss the opportunity to study with these great musicians. Registrations are coming everyday so hurry and reserve your place at this years camp. Beth Mead, the new SPC banjo instructor will direct our youth track this year. Students from age 12-16 (with parental involvement as described at website) will attend special ensemble classes and other special activities in addition to regular instrument instruction classes. 2008 Instructors are: Banjo - Eddie Adcock, Bill Evans, Gerald Jones and Alan Munde; Guitar - Tim May, Dan Miller and Adam Granger; Mandolin - Roland White, Steve Smith and Joe Carr; Fiddle - Dale Morris and Ed Marsh; Dobro - Steve Williams; Vocal - Dede Wyland; Bass - Bill Honker; Kid's camp - Beth Mead; Swing and Jazz Guitar - Slim Richey. Special helpers include Martha Adcock and Susan Dailey.

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Wise County Old Settlers Reunion
July 20-26, 2008
Joe Wheeler Park; Highway 51 South
Wise County Reunion Committee
Cyndi Fernihough
P.O. Box 203; Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-7090; (940) 627-7090; Fax (940) 627-1003

Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, R&B
The Wise County Old Settlers Reunion is for those who own camps. The ones who don't own camps are invited to enjoy the music and the children can enjoy the carnival. The activities are only at night.

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Summerfest Festival
July 31- August 2, 2008
Lake Jacksboro; 100 North Main Street
Summerfest On The Square
Frank Mooney
111 East Archer; Jacksboro, TX 76458
(940) 567-2883; (940) 567-2616; Fax (940) 567-3875

Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
Summerfest Festival consists of many events throughout the weekend including a carnival. Also featured in this year's festivities are a car show, two street dances, numerous activities for kids, and continuous entertainment on Friday and Saturday on one musical stage. Additional events include arts & crafts booths, a magician, food vendors, and horse shoes.

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Schulenburg Festival
August 1-3, 2008
Wolters Park; South Bohlmann Avenue
Schulenburg Festival Association
Sheila Brossmann
P.O. Box 115; Schulenburg, TX 78956

Music: Country, Polka, Rock
Activities: Street dance
The Schulenburg Festival invites you to bring the family and join in the fun. There is live music throughout the weekend along with food booths and ice cold refreshments. There are tournaments for Ladies & Men's softball, volleyball, golf and 3 on 3 basketball. A Fun-Run -- Run for Scouting. There are cook-offs for Chili, Beans, Bar-B-Q and Bloody Marys. An Arts, Crafts, antiques and collectibles show. Go-Texan Events, Horseshoe pitching, cow chip & egg toss. A dunking board, tricycle races and a kiddie parade. There is a homecoming festival for graduates from SHS and BFHS. There is a rodeo on both Friday and Saturday. The Grand parade is on Sunday in downtown Schulenburg.

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Acoustic Music Camp
August 7-9, 2008
Lakeshore Church; 5575 Highway205 South, Rockwall
Acoustic Plus, Inc
Gerald Jones
5435 North Garland Avenue, Suite 140; Garland, TX 75040
(214) 236-0783

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music Instruction
Acoustic Music Camp is a 3-day camp for acoustic musicians providing personalized instruction on how to play mandolin, bluegrass banjo, flatpick guitar, country/blues acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, fiddle, songwriting, and harmony vocals. Small class sizes with hands-on instruction and an emphasis on fun is what you can expect at Acoustic Music Camp.

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Navasota Blues Festival in memory of Mance Lipscomb
August 9, 2008
Grimes County Expo Center; 5280 FM 3455 - Navasota
Navasota Blues Fest, Inc.
Mary K. Crawford
P.O. Box 1633; Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-3222; (800) 252-6642; Fax (936) 825-3699

Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
The Navasota Blues Fest is held annually the second weekend in August, in memory of Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. For two days local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather to celebrate the heritage of blues music and honor Mance Lipscomb. Proceeds benefit related activities and the Mance Lipscomb Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships not only to a deserving high school graduate, but also continuing education scholarships to previous winners still pursuing an education. The event is held in an air-conditioned hall and tables are available for all patrons. Food is exceptionally good: barbeque brisket, chicken, ribs and sausage; fried shrimp and catfish, baked potatoes - plain or stuffed with BBQ brisket; roasted corn-on-the cob; beer, wine coolers, set-ups, sodas and bottled water and much more! BYOB - liquor and wine only. No coolers - no video cameras - no pets. Kid's area for kids 5 years and up. Plenty of parking space. Undercover parking for bikes.

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Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion
August 11-16, 2008
Reunion Pavillion and Grounds; 111 Reunion Drive
Reunion Association
Wando H. Scarberry
P.O. Box 217; Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 790-3503

Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music Festival, Parade
The Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion event includes the Parade and Queen Contest Monday, the Baby Contest Tuesday, a musical Wednesday, a Christian and gospel band Thursday, a Fiddler contest Friday, and a country/western band Saturday. There will be a large carnival on the Midway all week. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight.

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Pioneer Days Festival and Rodeo
August 14-16
T & P Railroad Trail Head Park; US Hwy 82 & Ellis Street
New Boston Chamber of Commerce
Deboarh Cook, Executive Director
100 North Center Street; New Boston, TX 75570-2935
(903) 628-2581; Fax (903) 628-2581

Music: Christian, Country
Activities: County fair, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance
Pioneer Days begins Thursday with Gospel Singing. Amusement rides, arm band night Thursdays. Friday continues with amusement rides, arts & crafts, retail products for sale, street dance and plenty of good food to buy. Activities on Saturday include: Pancake breakfast, parade, turkey shoot, and the 4-Wheeler Mud Races with entry fee and cash prizes for winners. All day entertainment, arts & crafts, retail products for sale. Live entertainment all day. Fiddlers Contest. Juried Art Show. Awards to be presented to winners of Quilt Show, Baked Goods, Canned Goods. Free Kid Games. Amusement Rides. More good food to buy. Petting zoo, pony rides, dunking booth, kid train rides, human Gyro, giant kid slide, and rock wall climbing.

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North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
August 15-23, 2008
North Texas State Fairgrounds; 2217 North Carroll Blvd.
North Texas State Fair Association
Glenn Carltton
P.O. Box 1695; Denton, TX 76202
(940) 387-2632; Fax (940) 382-7763

Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Concert season, County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, Trade show/convention
The North Texas State Fair includes rodeos, chili and barbecue cookoffs, livestock show, commercial exhibits, carnival, live entertainment, beauty pageant, creative arts, photography contest, children's art contest, and more. Past performers include Charlie Robison, John Conlee, Eddy Raven, Asleep at the Wheel, Pat Green, Vince Vance & the Valiants, Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing, LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, The Bellamy Brothers, Darryl Worley, Cory Morrow, Sonny Burgess, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, Kevin Fowler, Gene Watson, Mark David Manders, Baylie Brown, Jack Ingram, Stonely Larve, Sammy Kershaw, Eli Young, and Johnny Rodriguez.

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Central Texas State Fair
August 29-31, 2008
Bell County Expo Center; 301 West Loop 121
Bell County Expo Center
Keith Smith
P.O. Box 206; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5353; Fax (254) 933-5354

Music: Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The 21st Central Texas State Fair includes livestock shows, commercial exhibits, educational exhibits, and live entertainment. Activities include a carnival, petting zoo, PBR bull riding and food booths.

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Aug. 29-30-31 2008 Labor Day Weekend

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Kerrville Wine and Music Festival
August 29-31, 2008
Quiet Valley Ranch; 3876 Medina Highway (16 South)
Kerrville Festivals, Inc.
Dalis Allen
P.O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429; Fax (830) 257-8680

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Reggae
Activities: Music festival, Texas Wine Tasting and Seminar
Kerrville Wine and Music Festival is a music festival which presents 35 songwriters and the products of a dozen Texas winemakers. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the concerts, wine tastings, and wine seminars at the outdoor theater at Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles south of Kerrville on Highway 16. Camping is available and is free with a three-day ticket. And there will be dozens of arts and crafts booths. 2007 performances included Guy Forsyth, Sonia and Disappear Fear, Ellis Paul, David Olney, The Belleville Outfit, Zoe Lewis, Jack Williams, Los Texmaniacs, David Jacobs-Strain, and Jay Boy Adams.

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Westfest
August 29-31, 2008
West Fair and Rodeo Grounds; One mile south of West
Westfest, Inc.
Nina Gerik
P.O. Box 65; West, TX 76691
(254) 826-5058; (254) 826-3188; Fax (254) 826-3669

Music: Children's, Country, Polka
Westfest is a three-day Czechoslovakian festival featuring eight polka and waltz bands from around the state on two stages and dance areas. Westfest promotes Czech music, dancing, and food with more than 25 food booths, cultural area with ethnic dance groups, and 100 arts and crafts booths. The fest also features a large children's area, Kolache baking contest on Sunday, horseshoe pitching contest, taroky tournaments, and a 5,000 meter run. Free shuttle buses transport from downtown area to festival grounds. Past performers include Brave Combo, Hot Czechs, Czech Harvestors, and more. Friday night preview features top name country and western band.

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Smokey Wilson's Party in the Pasture 2
August 29-30, 2008
Smokey Wilson Ranch; near Cuero,TX
Party in the Pasture
Smokey Wilson, Organizer
1466 F.M. 953; Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-4519

Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
Party in the pasture is a two day and night event featuring original texas music benefiting the Salvation army and the Community Action Committee of Victoria, TX. There is also a cook off, and motorcycle poker run associated with the event. Excellent camping, lots of shade trees, lots of firewood, continuous music both day and night.

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Summertime Blues Festival
August 29-31, 2008
Memorial Park; downtown Freeport
City of Freeport
Mary Lee Stotler, Main Street Director
200 West Second Street; Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 233-3526

Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
Blues festival featuring live blues music, a triathlon, a motorcycle rally, biker games, parade, family-team cookoff, kids' area, Sunday service by CMA and more! Friday night we'll start off with a parade. Hopefully we?ll have some Art Cars in to help us start the party. We?ll keep you posted on acts as we book them, and we are talking to some great people. If the roar of a motorcycle is more your thing, we'll have a rally leaving Goe's in Angleton on Saturday (time to be announced). Once in Downtown Freeport, we'll have biker games and live music to kick things into gear. If you are too cool for school, you may want to join the fun at the Blues Brothers Look-Alike Contest. Where are you Jake and Elwood? This is a way-cool family event. The kids will have fun on the planned waterslide, the rock-climbing wall and the moonwalk. We had a great turnout of kids last year and we want to make sure folks feel good about bringing their children along -- so mind your manners while you?re having fun. By the way, you are welcome to bring a lawn chair, but no coolers, no vehicles with more than 2 wheels, and no weapons will be allowed in the area. Give our vendors -- which will include many terrific local restaurants -- a chance to serve you great Gulf Coast cuisine.

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EEast Texxas Jamm
August 29-September 1, 2008
Canton, Texas; Old Mill Market, Hwy 19 & Old Hwy 64
EEast Texxas Jamm
Denis Ray
P.O. Box 206; Canton, TX 75103
(903) 288-5037; (903) 479-0155; Fax (903) 865-1293

Music: Blues, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Rockabilly, Fusion
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention, 1st Monday Trades D
EEast Texxas Jamm is a Labor Day Concert. We offer concessions but we are BYOB, cans only. You don't want to miss this Festival! 40 Bands, Headliners TBA. Old Mill Market, Hwy 19 & Old Hwy 64, in Canton, Texas.

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Hamilton County Dove Festival
August 30, 2008
Hamilton Town Square; Hamilton
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce
Steve Almquist
P.O. Box 429; Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-3216; Fax (254) 386-3563

Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Cowboy
Activities: County fair, Festival
The 37th annual Hamilton County Dove Festival will feature festivities on the square. Activities include: quilt show, parade, arts and crafts, car and motorcycle show, gospel music, pet show, pageant, and 5K run. There will be live entertainment all-day on the square along with food vendors and craft booths.

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Bat Fest
August 30-31, 2008
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Manchaca, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016

Music: Blues, Cajun, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Arts & Crafts Show
Batfest! will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children's Activities, and Educational Displays. Estimated attendance is around 40,000! With Scenic backdrop of Town Lake and a great new lineup for 2007, Roadway Productions is working tirelessly to put on the best Batfest! ever. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest!... Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. The booths will feature Arts & Crafts such as pottery, jewelry, fine art, woodwork, stained glass, metal sculpture, mosaics, dicrylic, photography and much more. This area is well know for its eclectic night life (no joke intended) as well as it's proximity to downtown and to the more relaxed South Austin (78704 to those who know).

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Western Days Festival
August 30, 2008
Old Town Lewisville; Main & Church Streets
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante
606 West Main Street; Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719

Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Rodeo
The City of Lewisville will host the Annual Western Day festival in Old downtown Lewisville. Bring your family to this western-based event, designed to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Everyone will enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, petting zoo, car and motorcycle show, business expo, a restaurant tasting area, and three nights of the annual Labor Day Rodeo. This all day event will keep you, your family, friends and visitors entertained while enjoying the reminiscing of the Old West. General admission is free to outdoor festival.

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Shiner Catholic Church Fall Picnic
August 31, 2008
American Legion Park; 102 South Avenue G
Shiner Catholic Church
Mark Hybner
306 South Avenue F; Shiner, TX 77984-8208
(361) 594-3836; Fax (361) 594-3836

Music: Country, Polka, Rock
The Shiner Catholic Church Fall Picnic is a day filled with music and fun for the whole family. From noon until 6 p.m., three different bands showcase old-time polka waltz music. From 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. two additional bands provide country and rock music. Other activities include a country auction, games, and refreshments.

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Red Dirt Roundup
August 31, 2008
Fort Worth; Fort Worth Stockyards
Smith Music Group
Melissa Whitman
131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 102; Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 378-0900; Fax (817) 378-0936

Music: Country, Cowboy, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Cross Canadian Ragweed and Smith Music Group teamed up to present the 2nd Annual Red Dirt Roundup in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, September 2, 2007. The event brought 18,000+ exuberant fans to the North Forty Venue. Cross Canadian Ragweed invited artists with similar musical styles to the Red Dirt Roundup including The Black Crowes, Gary Allan, Son Volt, Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers Band and others. This music festival is a one day event and will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2008 - Labor Day Weekend. The artist line-up for 2008 will be announced closer to the date of the event..
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Old Pecan Street Festival
May 3-4; Sept. 20-21, 2008
East Sixth Street; Between Congress and IH-35
Special Events Management
Luis Zapata
5100 Creek Bend Drive; Austin, TX 78744
(512) 443-6179; Fax (512) 383-0241

Music: Blues, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
The largest whole family event in Central Texas featuring 200 plus arts and crafts exhibitors, 40 plus vendors, dozens of bands, dance lessons, multicultural performers and more than 300,000 beautiful people. And now debuting the Pecan Street Powerflicker (film fest) and Lone Star Stories. On stage Saturday: Mike Primeau, Paul Green School of Rock, Kevin Goes 2 College, Combo Mahalo, Devin Graza and Messenger, Dr. Zog, Wino Vino, Austin Hindu Temple Dancers, Big Balls -- AC/DC Tribute Band, Bryce Clifford, University of Texas Middle Eastern Ensemble, Maneja Beto, Backslider, Concept 7 & Paradox, Beto Y Los Fairlanes, That Damned Band, Shababa Cool Jewish music feat. Cantor Robbi Sherwin, Drum Jam, Vehicular Mary K Shanahan's Child of the Chain feat. Rudy Davenport, Grace Andre, Rachel Keagy, and Omar López, The White Ghost Shivers, Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five, The Omar López Experience, Vallejo, and Les and the Funk Mob. On stage Sunday: The Plow, Billy Wilson, Oliver Rajamani, James Buffaloe, Threads, Aunt Rubies Sweet Jazz Babies, 1001 Nights Orchestra, Jumping Monks, The Stillpoint Band, Adrenaline Factor, and American Graveyard. .

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Every effort is made to provide accurate and current information on these festivals.  But there is no way I can possibly list them all during festival season.  Please check the Texas Music Office for a complete listing of festivals around the state or updated information.  These dates are listed months in advance and are subject to change.  As always, I recommend you "call before you haul".  And remember, there's no such thing as "too much fun".

 

 

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