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(June 1) thru July 13, 2008 - CONCERT - Round Top: 38th Annual International Festival-Institute. 100 young artists from around the world study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors and soloists. Time: Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. Location: The International Festival-Institute, Hwy. 237 at Jaster Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Cost: Call. For more information and reservations, call 979-249-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (June 13) thru July 18, 2008 - MUSIC FESTIVAL -Dallas: Shakespeare Festival. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner and your love of Shakespeare for this annual outdoor festival. Performances include Othello and All's Well That Ends Well. Time: All performances begin at 8:15pm. There is a one-hour break for dinner. Cost: Fri. & Sat.: $7 adults/$4 seniors and students. Tues. - Thurs. & Sun.: $7 donation requested. Children 12 & under free. Location: Samuell-Grand AmphiTheater, 6200 East Grand Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75218. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 214-559-2778 or visit www.shakespearedallas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. (May 1) thru July 27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Premier Thoroughbred Season at Lone Star Park. World-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Time: Weekdays 6:35pm, Weekends 1:35pm. Cost: $3 general, $2 parking, $9 valet. Location: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. (June 5) thru July 31, 2008 - CONCERT - Sherman: Hot Summers Night. Free concerts held every Thursday throughout June and July on Sherman's Municipal Lawn. Live entertainment on the Oliver Dewey Mayor Stage. Concessions available, picnics welcome. Bring your kids and your lawn chairs. Time: Concerts begin at 7:30pm. Cost: Free. Location: Sherman Municipal Lawn. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (903) 957-0310 or visit www.shermantx.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, every Thursday in June and July. (May 16) thru August 6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Grand Prairie AirHogs Professional Baseball. Grand Prairie inaugural American Association season starts May 8 with their home opener May 16. The team plays in the brand-new stadium, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Time: 7:05pm, 2:05pm, 10:30am. Cost: Club Seats $12, Box seats $8, Reserved Seats $7, General Admission $6. Location: 1600 Lone Star Parkway, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-504-9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Season is May through August. July 2-5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Belton: 84th Annual 4th of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo. Enjoy three days of live PRCA rodeo action inside the air-conditioned Bell County Expo Center. The Expo Center will be filled with the sounds of cheers and squeals from the Crabtree Amusements Carnival. Join over 30,000 people on July 4 for the Patriotic Program (9am) and one of Texas' top ten parades (10am), voted by Texas Highway Readers. Festival includes fiddler's contest, arts & craft booths, western booths, kids area, food court, petting zoo, pony rides & much more. Vendor booths available. Time: varies. Cost: varies. Location: Bell County Expo Center, Yettie Polk Park, Downtown Belton - Main St. & Central Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-939-3551 or visit www.beltonchamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 3-4, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Lone Stars and Stripes at Lone Star Park. Holiday festivities, food, rides, exhibits, music, children's area, live horse racing and much more. A fireworks display choreographed to music will cap off the day at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie following the last live race. Time: 6:35pm. Cost: General Admission $3. Location: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, July 4th holiday. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Arlington: Annual 4th of July Parade. Organized by the Arlington 4th of July Association, this parade has become one of the largest in Texas. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a true, old-fashioned community parade. With over 150 entries that include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations, the theme of what Independence Day is all about is evident. Parade entries and volunteer helpers are welcome. Time: 9am, lasting about two hours. Cost: Free. Location: UTA/downtown Arlington. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-275-3706 or visit www.arlington4th.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually during July 4th weekend. July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bedford: City of Bedford 4thFest. Join the City of Bedford for one of North Texas' largest "FREE" July 4th events. Parade starts at noon. Festivities continue throughout the day with a carnival, roving entertainment and live concert, followed by the largest firework show in North Texas at 10pm. Time: July 4th 10am-11pm. Cost: FREE. Location: 2801 Forest Ridge Drive. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (817) 952-2222 ext. 514 or visit www.ci.bedford.tx.us. For lodging information call the Bedford Hotel Association at 1-800-900-1755 for special rates. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on 4th of July. July 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. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Chappell Hill: Annual 4th of July Parade. "Best Small Town Parade in America." featuring floats, cowboys, antique cars, the renowned Marching Kazoo Band and more. Creative entries welcomed. Prizes awarded. Time: 10am. Cost: free admission. Location: downtown Chappell Hill. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 979-337-9910 or visit www.chappellhilltx.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Columbus: Texas' Oldest Independence Day Celebration. Come picnic in the park. Music will start around 6pm. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy the music and fireworks at dark. Time: 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Beason's Park Hwy 90 (near downtown) Columbus, TX. 78934. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Fort Worth: 13th Annual Greater Riverside July 4th Celebration. This event combines all of Fort Worth to honor Veterans and Soldiers giving their lives for our freedom. Most impressive 4th of July parade and celebration with schools, churches, civic and car clubs coming together to celebrate. This is an historic celebration you will not forget. Time: 10am Parade, 11:15 Entertainment & Concessions. Cost: Free. Location: Carter Riverside High School-Yucca & Bonnie Brea and N. Riverside Drive. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-838-5882 or email Riverside4thofjuly@yahoo.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4th. July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Frisco: Freedom Fest. It's back with a boom. Celebrate Independence Day with one of the biggest 4th of July events in North Texas. Time: 4pm until Fireworks. Cost: Free. Location: City Hall Plaza (6101 Frisco Square Blvd). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-292-5086 or visit www.friscofreedomfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4th. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Grand Prairie: Fourth of July Fireworks at Lynn Creek Park. Annual fireworks display over Joe Pool Lake hosted by Lynn Creek Park. Time: Fireworks begin approximately 9:30pm. Cost: $10 per vehicle. Location: Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 817-467-2104, 817-467-4173 or visit www.lakeparks.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th of July. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Grapevine: 26th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza Over Lake Grapevine. Find your spot and stake a claim near Lake Grapevine for watching the Annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Time: 9:30pm. For more information, call 1-800-457-6338 or visit www.tourtexas.com/grapevine. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4th. July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Lewisville: Red, White and Lewisville. The city's annual Independence Day festival will be held July 4, at Vista Ridge Mall. Activities includes live entertainment inside the mall during the day, music on the main stage outside the mall in the evening, and a spectacular fireworks show shortly after dark. Time: 6pm - 11pm. Cost: Free. Location: Vista Ridge Mall, 2401 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX 75067. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (972) 219-3401 or visit www.visitlewisville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4. July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Temple: July 4th Family Fun Fest. Includes activities for the entire family. Live entertainment, arts & crafts, food & games for the kids. Fireworks display in the evening. Time: 4pm - 11pm. Cost: Free. Location: Miller Park, 1919 N 1st Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-298-5610 or visit www.discovertemple.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th of July. July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Waco: 4th on the Brazos. See all of the excitement of the Independence Day celebration. Time: 3pm-10pm. Cost: Free. Location: 100 S. University Parks Dr. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 254-750-5980. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4th. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Washington-on-the-Brazos: Fireworks Extravaganza. Celebrate our nation's independence where Texas declared her independence. HEB Presents Fireworks-On-The-Brazos with free Blue Bell ice cream and Coca-Cola drinks, live patriotic concert and a fireworks extravaganza. Time: 10am-10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, 12300 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th of July. July 4-5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Coppell: 1st Annual Lonestar Blues Festival. Family fun awaits at the first annual 4th of July Lonestar Blues Fest at the Lonestar Country Club in Coppell, TX. Check website for list of bands to play and a schedule for this event. Sponsors and vendors are welcome to reserve space now. The Lonestar Event team will be featuring Two Stages of great local Blues, sand volleyball courts, Texas style BBQ, and much more. Time: 12pm-2am. Cost: $7. Location: Lonestar Country Club, 1849 East Beltline Road. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-656-FEST or visit www.lonestarbluesfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4th. July 4-6, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Weatherford: First Monday Trade Days. An open-air market that is held the weekend before the first Monday of each month. There are over 500 vendor spaces for visitors to enjoy shopping for unique gifts, food, crafts, antiques and more. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: First Monday Grounds, 100 Santa Fe. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-598-4124 or visit www.weatherfordparks.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Monthly, weekend before the 1st Monday. July 4 - August 23, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: Perry's Hatter Is Up The Creek. An Original Melodrama By Gary Askins. Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General Admission: Adults $15/Matinee $10, Senior Citizens, Students & Military With ID $12/Matinee $8, Children Under 12 $8. Group rates available. Location: Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 254-947-3456 or visit www.saladosilverspur.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bastrop: Patriotic Festival. Kid's activities and games, lots of great food, live music with a patriotic concert by the Austin Symphonic Band during the fireworks display at dark. Time: 6pm - 9:30pm. Cost: free. Location: Fisherman's Park, 1200 Willow Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-303-0558 or visit www.bastropchamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first Saturday in July. July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008 - CONCERT - Brenham: Hot Nights, Cool Tunes. Have a cool time every Saturday night in July around the historic downtown square in Brenham to the sound of live music. Featuring Ezra Charles & The Works, Key West Band, Big Otis Show Band, Abbey Rode and Already Gone. Time: Every Saturday night in July at 7pm. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Brenham. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-888-Brenham (273-6426) or visit www.downtownbrenham.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 11-13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Dallas: Taste of Dallas in The West End. Dallas' biggest summer blast with continuous live musical entertainment, food, a Kids Area to keep the little ones active, cold drinks to keep the big kids happy, and other activities. Some of the best restaurants in Dallas will be on hand to show off. Bring your appetite. Location: West End Historic District, Downtown Dallas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 214-741-7185 or visit www.tasteofdallas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 12, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Weatherford: Peach Pedal. Some of the most beautiful country in North Texas. The ride features beautiful, sparsely traveled routes with rolling hills and flat stretches. Rest stops with drinks, snacks and restrooms will be available approximately 10 miles apart. Routes and rest stops close at 1:30pm. Showers available after the ride. Time: 7am. Cost: varies. Location: Weatherford High School, 2121 Bethel Rd, 76087. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-598-6275 or visit www.peachpedal.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in July. July 12, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Weatherford: Parker County Peach Festival. Come enjoy peach cobbler, ice cream, juleps, tea, and plain ol' juicy peaches. Bring the entire family to this one of a kind family friendly festival with something for everyone. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: $5 for adults; Kids 12 and under FREE. Location: 1 Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-594-3801 or visit www.visitweatherford.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in July. July 18-20, 25-27, August 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bryan: Harvest Festival. Featured on 5 weekends, activities include a tour of the vineyards, watching grape stomping, lunch and a wine-pairing seminar. Dinner features either a "murder/mystery" theme or dinner with the vintner (alternating weekends). Prices range from individual activities, lunch plus activities, to full day packages including lunch and dinner. Call for reservations: 979-778-9463. Location: Messina Hof Winery & Resort. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last 2 wknds in July & first 3 wknds in August. July 18-20, 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. July 19, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Paris: Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally. The Tour de Paris will be celebrating its 21st year in 2005, offering pancake breakfast, varying lengths (100K, 70K, 40K and 15K), hamburgers and fresh fruit smoothies at finish line. Great t-shirts, prizes and drawing for a free bike for early bird entries. Time: Start at 8am. Cost: $25 registration. Location: Start/Finish Line, 2400 Jefferson Road. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-PARIS TX. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in July. July 19 - August 2, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: 16th Annual Salado Legends. Central Texas' Favorite Outdoor Musical Drama & Dinner weaves the legend of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers and the hopes of Scottish settlers in Texas from 1850 to past Civil War into a panoramic tale with original music. Time: Dinner (optional) 7:15pm, Show 8:15pm. Cost: Dinner $8 child or adult; Show $17 Adult, $5 Child. Location: Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-947-9205 or visit www.tablerock.org/legends.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last 2 Saturdays in July & first Sat in August. July 19-20, 26-27, August 2-3, 9-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Brenham: "Crush for Fun" at Pleasant Hill Winery. Get purple feet, T-shirt ("I picked, I stomped, I made some wine") and a picture. Cost: Free admission, tour, tasting. Activities have fees. Location: 1441 Salem Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 979-830-VINE. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 25-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Fort Worth: Gran Fiesta de Fort Worth. A colorful three-evening outdoor celebration of Latin music, art and cuisine. Continuous musical entertainment and performing arts, educational and cultural activities, fashion show, and marketplace. Location: Main Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, visit www.granfiesta.com or call 512-358-1000. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. July 26, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bonham: 2nd Annual Heritage Day Celebration. Crafts, quilting, variety of booths and a host of activities. The Colgate Country Showdown Talent Search hosted by KFYN 1420-AM. Antique cars & tractors and much more. Time: 7am. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Bonham Square, Hwy 56 & Hwy 78. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-583-4902 or visit www.bonhamchamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Fan Appreciation Day at Lone Star Park. Lone Star Park Handicapping Championship Series - Qualifier 3 and the Family Fun Park will be open. Fan Appreciation Day drawings during the races. Time: 1:35pm. Cost: General Admission $3. Location: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, final race day of season.
(July 19) thru August 2, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: 16th Annual Salado Legends. Central Texas' Favorite Outdoor Musical Drama & Dinner weaves the legend of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers and the hopes of Scottish settlers in Texas from 1850 to past Civil War into a panoramic tale with original music. Time: Dinner (optional) 7:15pm, Show 8:15pm. Cost: Dinner $8 child or adult; Show $17 Adult, $5 Child. Location: Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-947-9205 or visit www.tablerock.org/legends.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last 2 Saturdays in July & first Sat in August. (May 16) thru August 6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Grand Prairie AirHogs Professional Baseball. Grand Prairie inaugural American Association season starts May 8 with their home opener May 16. The team plays in the brand-new stadium, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Time: 7:05pm, 2:05pm, 10:30am. Cost: Club Seats $12, Box seats $8, Reserved Seats $7, General Admission $6. Location: 1600 Lone Star Parkway, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-504-9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Season is May through August. (July 4) thru August 23, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: Perry's Hatter Is Up The Creek. An Original Melodrama By Gary Askins. Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General Admission: Adults $15/Matinee $10, Senior Citizens, Students & Military With ID $12/Matinee $8, Children Under 12 $8. Group rates available. Location: Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 254-947-3456 or visit www.saladosilverspur.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. August 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. August 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bryan: Harvest Festival. Featured on 5 weekends, activities include a tour of the vineyards, watching grape stomping, lunch and a wine-pairing seminar. Dinner features either a "murder/mystery" theme or dinner with the vintner (alternating weekends). Prices range from individual activities, lunch plus activities, to full day packages including lunch and dinner. Call for reservations: 979-778-9463. Location: Messina Hof Winery & Resort. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last 2 wknds of July & first 3 wknds of August. August 1-3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Schulenburg: Schulenburg Festival. Golf, men & women's softball, 3-on 3 basketball tournaments, 5K run, rodeo, carnival, arts & crafts, chili and bar-b-q cook-offs, live music, parade and kiddy parade, tricycle races and more. Time: Friday 6pm ends Sunday 9pm. Cost: Friday night $15, Sat. night after 7pm is $5. Location: Wolters Park. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call or visit www.schulenburgfestival.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in August. August 2-3, 9-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Brenham: "Crush for Fun" at Pleasant Hill Winery. Get purple feet, T-shirt ("I picked, I stomped, I made some wine") and a picture. Cost: Free admission, tour, tasting. Activities have fees. Location: 1441 Salem Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 979-830-VINE. Please mention this listing when inquiring. August 5-9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - De Leon: Peach & Melon Festival. We kick-off the week long festival by crowning our Queen on Tuesday night. Taking time to shop the Arts and Craft booths, stopping for some tasty food provided by our local civic organizations. Our Carnival runs all week with a Tractor Pull event beginning on Thursday night. Saturday night is a concert at 9pm. See web site for a complete list of exciting events. Time: All evenings including Saturday (all Day & evening). Cost: Gate admission $2. Location: Hwy 6, Downtown De Leon. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-893-6600 or visit www.deleonpeachandmelonfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first full week in August. August 7, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Weatherford: Girls Night Out. The York Avenue Merchants are excited to host Girls Night Out from 5-8 the first Thursday of each month. Pick up a punch card from the first store you visit and then visit all of the other merchants listed on the card. If you get all punched, you are eligible to enter the drawing for a great gift. Time: 5-8pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Weatherford, 100 York Avenue. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-594-8088 or visit www.visitweatherford.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Monthly, 1st Thursday of the Month. August 8-9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Navasota: Blues Fest. Local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather each year to pay tribute to Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. Time: 6pm Friday, 11am Saturday. Cost: $20/per person for both nights in advance. Location: Navasota, The Blues Capital of Texas. 5280 FM 3455 Navasota, Texas 77868. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-825-6600 or visit www.navasotabluesfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in August. August 9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Chappell Hill: Chappell Hill Lavender Fest. Enjoy lavender fields in bloom, cut your own. learn how to make lavender wands, visit vendor booths and take garden tours of the nearby Inn at Dos Brisas. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: Free Admission. Location: 2250 Dillard Road Chappell Hill, TX. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-251-8114 or visit www.chappellhilllavender.com/lavenderfest.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. August 15-17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Columbus: Annual Team Dairy Queen Bicycle Tour of Columbus. The Tour of Columbus is a Texas Cup Elite event. The race will take place in historic Columbus, Texas. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the fantastic racing atmosphere & wonderful community filled with great restaurants, shopping & scenery. You must present a valid USCF license at registration. One day & full USCF license forms will be available. Time: Times vary. Cost: Pre-registration fees $65-$70. Location: 425 Spring Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in August. August 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. August 15-23, 2008 - FAIR - Denton: Annual North Texas State Fair. A nine-day event that occurs every August. The fair features a carnival, rodeo, photography contest, parade and the crowing of a Rodeo Queen, among many other festivities. Time: Fridays 6pm-1am, Saturdays 1pm-1am, Sunday 1pm-11pm, Monday-Thursday 6pm-12pm. Cost: Call or visit web site Location: North Texas Fairgrounds - 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. in Denton, TX. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 940-387-2632 or visit www.northtexasstatefair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. August 15-23, 2008 - FAIR - Denton: Annual North Texas State Fair. A nine-day event that occurs every August. The fair features a carnival, rodeo, photography contest, parade and the crowing of a Rodeo Queen, among many other festivities. Time: Fridays 6pm-1am, Saturdays 1pm-1am, Sunday 1pm-11pm, Monday-Thursday 6pm-12pm. Cost: Call or visit web site Location: North Texas Fairgrounds - 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. in Denton, TX. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 940-387-2632 or visit www.northtexasstatefair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. August 28-31, 2008 - FAIR - Belton: Central Texas State Fair. Featuring a carnival, commercial vendors, food booths, professional bull riding, livestock shows, hypnotist, sidewalk comedy shows, live music on outdoor stage, and more. Something fun for everyone. Time: Call. Cost: $2 adults, $1 kids. Location: 301 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-933-5353 or visit www.centraltexasstatefair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Labor day weekend. August 29-31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Weatherford: First Monday Trade Days. An open-air market that is held the weekend before the first Monday of each month. There are over 500 vendor spaces for visitors to enjoy shopping for unique gifts, food, crafts, antiques and more. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: First Monday Grounds, 100 Santa Fe. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-598-4124 or visit www.weatherfordparks.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Monthly, weekend before the 1st Monday of the month. August 30, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Lewisville: Western Day. 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, dachshund races, pet parade, 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. Time: 10am - 8pm. Cost: Free. Location: Old Town Lewisville on Main Street (between Cowan and Mill). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (972) 219-3401 or visit www.visitlewisville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Labor Day weekend. August 30 - September 1, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Columbus: Colorado River 100 Canoe Marathon. Finish the final leg of a 100 mile marathon canoe race and adventure challenge here in Columbus. Upon completion of the Colorado River 100, paddlers will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have completed one of the most difficult endurance events in Texas. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 804 Robson Columbus, TX 78934. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
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