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January 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. January 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. January 14-15, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Romero Quartet from Spain. Three generations of gifted classical guitar players. They received the 2007 Grammy Salute to Classical Music Award. Come enjoy these grand masters of guitar. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30-$40 per person. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)-896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. January 26 - March 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
(January 26) thru March 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 6, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-1945 or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held once a month the first three months in each semester. February 8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. Elegant dinner, live music, dancing; live and silent auction Time: 6pm-10pm. Cost: $100 per person. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 9, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Austin: Rodeo Austin Gala. The Rodeo Austin Gala is a black tie event held annually at the Palmer Event Center. 3,000 guests come dressed in their finest for a delectable dinner, drinks, extensive silent auction, and big name entertainment. The 2006 entertainment is the country super star group Big & Rich. Put on your black tie and boots and join us for one of Austin's premier events. Time: Begins at 6pm. Cost: Tables of 10 range from $1500-$5000; Individual tickets available for $150 each. Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in February. February 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. All you can eat chocolate, chocolate contest and silent auction Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: check website. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February. February 12-13, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: The Stepcrew - Int'l. Dance from Canada. Features world's top talents in Irish Step, Ottawa Valley and Modern Tap Dancing. Traditional dance forms and fiddling complemented by a live five-piece band with leading musicians. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30 - $40. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 13, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. February 16-17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. February 29, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Austin: Cowboy Breakfast. Start off your morning right with free grub, cowboy kettle coffee and live entertainment. Just put on your best Western gear and join us for the Cowboy Breakfast. This free event encourages all Austinites to come out and help kick off the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Time: 6am-10am. Cost: FREE. Location: Auditorium Shores (across from Palmer Event Center). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Friday before Rodeo Austin. February 29 - March 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn.. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event; beginning, amateur, advanced Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 29 - March 15, 2008 - Fair - Austin: 71st Annual Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Fifteen days of "hoof pounding, heart throbbing" action including a 190 county livestock show, carnival, fairground acts, 13 rodeo performances, 14 concerts and much more. Cost: $5 to park, $3 to enter gate, Rodeo tickets serve as a gate pass. Location: Travis County Exposition and Heritage Center in Austin, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call (512) 919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March.
(February 29) thru March 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event; beginning, amateur, advanced Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (February 29) thru March 15, 2008 - Fair - Austin: 71st Annual Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Fifteen days of "hoof pounding, heart throbbing" action including a 190 county livestock show, carnival, fairground acts, 13 rodeo performances, 14 concerts and much more. Cost: $5 to park, $3 to enter gate, Rodeo tickets serve as a gate pass. Location: Travis County Exposition and Heritage Center in Austin, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call (512) 919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March. (January 26) thru March 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 1, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: African Children's Choir. Children from Africa, ages seven to eleven, many of whom have lost one or both parents to poverty or disease, will electrify you with their heartwarming musical talents. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30-$40. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896 9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 2, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: 24th Annual Texas Summer Nights. The showcase of some of the finest talent in Central Texas. Held at Historic Gruene Hall. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: 1281 Gruene Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-5077 or visit www.gruenehall.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 6-15, 2008 - CONCERT - Fredericksburg: Auslander Spring Music Festival. A Music Festival featuring some of the best Live Music in Texas in one of the State's Most Intimate Venues. Great food, 100's of Beers, Tons of Fun in Fabulous Downtown Fredericksburg. Time: 8pm each night. Cost: Varies. Location: 323 E. Main St. Fredericksburg, TX. 78624. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-997-7714 or visit www.theauslander.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held tri-annually - Spring Break Week, July 4 Week, Christmas-New Years Week. March 7-16, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Austin: South by Southwest Music Festival and Conference. Held in Austin each March, South By Southwest (SXSW) showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over sixty stages in downtown Austin. Time: See Website. Cost: call. Location: Registration, Panels, & Trade Show are at the Austin Convention Center (enter at 4th Street & Neches). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 500,000-1 million. For more information, call 512-467-7979 or visit www.sxsw.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March. March 8, 2008 - CONCERT - Burnet: Simple Sounds Concert Series. Concert series in an all acoustic venue. Small intimate setting -- just the musician(s), his instrument(s), and the listeners in a totally natural environment. Concert is held in the former speak-easy area of Longhorn Caverns. Time: 6pm -8:30 pm. Cost: $12 Adult, $11 Senior, $8 Child. Location: 6211 Park Road 4 S. Burnet, TX 78611. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-756-4680. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held year round - typically every 2nd & 4th Saturday - Some Friday's and Holidays. March 8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December. March 8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Marble Falls: Market Day. Over 100 vendors with a variety of items. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Free to shoppers. Location: Main Street (between First and Fourth Streets). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-759-8178 or visit www.marblefalls.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, second weekend in March and September. March 8-16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Olympic Trials - U.S. Shotgun team. Selection of U.S. Shotgun team who will compete in the Beijing Olympics in August. Five award ceremonies in categories: skeet, trap, double trap for men; skeet and trap for women. Time: all day; check website for details. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Shooting Sports Center, 1886 Cypress Creek Rd. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 995-4504 or visit www.hillcountryshootingsports.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February. March 11-12, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Peter Pan - Tony Award winning musical. This fun-filled musical adventure is complete with Lost Boys, high-stepping pirates, the delightfully dangerous Captain Hook and the perennial charm of the boy who won't grow up - Peter Pan Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $40-$50. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 12, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-1945 or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held once a month the first three months in each semester. March 12, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. March 14-16, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Spring Break Trail Ride. Ride, swim, fish, relax. Rides are on Saturday and Sunday. Camping available. Proceeds benefit the Hill Country State Natural Area. Sponsored by Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association. Time: Registration Friday evening. Rides Saturday and Sunday morning. Cost: non-member $35. Location: Hill Country State Natural Area. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-393-7037 or visit www.hcsnap.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March. March 15, 2008 - FAIR - Bandera: Annual Wild Hog Explosion. Event features team competition for all age levels in wild hog catching, pork rib cook-off, hog kissing contest, arts & crafts, carnival, piggy pictures. Also, an All Bike Rally with Hill Country Poker Run. Benefits Bandera County Kronkosky Library. Cost: Adults $5, Children $3, Military free. Location: Mansfield Park. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-796-4447. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March. March 15, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Annual Historic Home Tour. This Historic Home Tour is sponsored by the New Braunfels Conservation Society. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Downtown New Braunfels. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-2943 or visit www.nbconservation.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 15-16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. March 16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Cedar Park: Egg-Stravaganza. Bring your children and their baskets to hunt for all kinds of eggs, prizes and goodies. Bring your camera to take a picture with the bunny. Time: 2pm. Cost: Free. Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-401-5500 or visit www.cedarparkfun.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. March 21-22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn.. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event. Beginners, amateurs, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 21-22, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Kerrville: Easter Fest on the Guadalupe/Chili & BBQ Classic. Friday evening's events include cook's party and street dance. Saturday is the chili and BBQ cookoff, Easter egg hunt, children's games. Music and vendors each day. Time: Fri 7pm-11 pm, Sat 10am - 7pm. Cost: admission free; vendors prices vary. Location: Flat Rock Lake County Park adjacent to the Guadalupe River. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)792-8094 or visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 21-23, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: TX Hill Country Easter Bike Tour. Fri. run begins at Fredericksburg HS; Sat/Sun from Schreiner Univ. Routes vary from 40 to 100 miles. Pancake breakfast each day. Time: see website for details. Cost: see website. Location: Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (817) 675-0292 or visit www.ehct.com, Reserve through: www.active.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually over Easter weekend. March 22, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Easter Run/Walk Classic. Annual 2-mile walk and 5k run over rolling terrain, on park roads and through natural settings of trees and wildlife Time: 9am. Cost: free. Location: Kerrville Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Hwy (Hwy 173) Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)257-7300 or visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old-fashioned market on the square featuring original handmade arts and crafts, plus locally grown plants and produce. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792 - 4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 27-29, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: RoundUp 2008 Art Exhibit and Sale. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this great museum; special art exhibits and sale. Museum showcases the works of distinguished living arts whose art celebrates memories of the Old West. Time: Th-Sa 9am - 5pm. Cost: check website for details. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. March 28-30, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Marble Falls: Bluebonnet Blues and Fine Arts Festival. Over 50 musicians and over 50 fine artists gather in the Hill Country for a wonderful weekend full of activities and great food. Time: all day and all evening. Cost: some free/some events have charges. Location: Main Street in Marble Falls, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-798-1041 or visit www.bluebonnetblues.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. March 29, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Lakehills: 8th Annual Fish Fry & More. Includes children's activities, silent auction and live auction, and more. Serving begins at 11am, Live Auction begins at 1pm. Sponsored by Lakehills United Methodist Church. Time: Serving begins 11am, Live Auction begins 1pm. Location: Lakehills Civic Center. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-751-2404 (church fundraiser - no vendors.) Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
April 2, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-1945 or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held once a month the first three months in each semester. April 3-19, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: You Can't Take It With You. You Can't Take It With You is a Pulitzer Prize winning comedic play, sure to keep you enthralled from beginning to end. Time: see website for dates and times. Cost: see website for dates and times. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.caillouxtheater.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 4-6, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Marble Falls: Highland Lakes Fine Art & Wine Festival. Stroll down Historic Main Street and enjoy world-class art, wine, cuisine, and shopping during the day. Stay for amazing dinners and fantastic shows in the evening. Time: 10am-5pm daily. Cost: free. Location: Historic Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-693-2815 or visit www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals/Texas_Apr08.htm. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 5, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Annual Silver Sage Corral Benefit Chili Cookoff. Hosted by the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, there will be an auction in addition to music and cookoff activities. Location: 11th Street Cowboy Bar. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-796-4849. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first week in April. April 5-20, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Fredericksburg: Annual Pedernales Valley Wildflower Celebration. Come enjoy an explosion of stunning wildflowers. We offer acres of amazing color and beautiful landscapes. While you're enjoying the best of the Hill Country, stop by Wildseed Farms and attend the grand opening of the Butterfly Haus, featuring native Texas butterflies. For a great shopping experience, come by the Wildseed Farms Market Center for wildflower seed, live plants, Texas specialty foods and wines, ladies fine apparel and gifts galore. Time: 9:30am-6pm. Cost: free. Location: 7 miles East of Fredericksburg, Texas on Hwy 290. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 250,000 - 500,000. For more information, call 1-800-848-0078 or visit www.wildseedfarms.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. April 10-13, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Burnet: 25th Annual Bluebonnet Festival. Proclaimed the "Bluebonnet Capital of Texas" by the 67th Legislature in 1979, the Hill Country will soon be in full bloom. To celebrate this event Burnet hosts this annual event the second weekend in April. Activities include Parades, air show, carnival, 200 vendors, steam train comes in from Austin, classic car show, live entertainment and much more. Time: call. Cost: no admission. Location: Burnet Historic Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-756-4297 or visit www.burnetchamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in April. April 11-12, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: 22nd Annual Georgetown Quilt & Stitchery Show. An annual display of quilts and stitchery owned or made by residents of Williamson County. Get your lucky ticket to win the Raffle Quilt or the Stitchery Basket. Shop the vendor booths for wonderful supplies. Enjoy lunch or a snack in the tearoom. Admission: $5 for adults, Children & teens free. Times: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Location: TASUS Texas Corporation, 211 TASUS Way (south from the square on Austin Ave. across Leander Rd to 211 TASUS Way). Region: Texas Hill Country. For additional information call 512-869-0052 or visit www.georgetownquiltshow.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 11-12, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event. Beginners, amateur, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E,. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806) 499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 12, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December. April 13, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February. April 18-20, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Boerne: Parade of Artists. Self guided art tour through dozens of galleries and studios of local artists in and around Boerne. Time: all day. Cost: Free. Location: All over Boerne. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-249-7277 or visit www.visitboerne.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in April. April 18-20, 2008 - FESTIVAL - San Angelo: 5th Annual Texas Mesquite Art Festival. Mesquite artisans of the Texas Mesquite Association from across the state come to show off their work at San Angelo's historic Fort Concho. Time: Fri. 4pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Cost: Free admission. Location: Fort Concho. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-997-8515 or visit www.texasmesquiteassn.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, third weekend in April. April 19, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Boerne: Antique Tractor Show and Pull. Tractor Parade through town. Country music on the porches of the pioneers house, watching the blacksmiths at work, the tractor pull on the banks of Cibolo creek, and the home baked pie contest. Time: 9-4. Cost: $5, 12 and under free. Location: Agricultural Heritage Museum, 102 City Park Road, Boerne TX 78006. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-249-7277 or visit www.visitboerne.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. annually, 3rd weekend in April. April 19, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Hill Country Charity Ball. An annual gala event. This year's theme is "A Night in Old Havana". Proceeds benefit the Kerr County YMCA. Time: 6:30pm - Midnight. Cost: call for details. Location: Schreiner University, Cailloux Student Activity Ctr., 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 370-4245 or email events@kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 19-20, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. April 22-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Concan: Annual Nature Quest. Learn about birds, native plants, wildflowers, butterflies, bats, and more, through field trips, workshops, seminars, and evening programs. Located 70 miles west of San Antonio, the area is known for hills carved into canyons by the crystal waters of the Sabinal, Leona, Frio, Dry Frio, and Nueces Rivers. Diverse vegetation, spectacular wildflowers, monumental trees, abundant wildlife, lovely butterflies and birds--including many rare and endangered species--are just a few reasons the River Region is perfect for natural adventures in every season. Time: Daily for six days. Cost: $5 - $25 per course. Location: Field trips, workshops, and seminars take place all over Uvalde County. Headquartered in Concan at House Pasture Cattle Company Restaurant. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-210-0380, or visit www.thcrr.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in April. April 24, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Camerata San Antonio -- Big Strings 2. Big Strings 2 production includes Stravinsky: Apolon Musagete; Shostakovitch: Two Pieces for Octet; Strauss: Metamorphosen (chamber version) San Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $15; students with ID $6. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Jefferson St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (210) 492-9519 or visit www.cameratasa.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 24-26, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Senior Games. Competitive sports and table games for entrants ages 50 and over. Time: varies; call for details. Cost: varies. Location: Various locations throughout Kerrville, depending upon event. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-4263 or visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 24 - May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Glimpses". Paintings and photographs by Ruth Huang, Lynn Loggie and Dyana Walker. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 24 - May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Texas". A Collection of Texas History and Tourism. Time: Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mondays. Cost: no admission; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. April 25-27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Medina: Outdoor Expo. An outdoor expo held in the perfect rural town and park-like setting of Medina, Texas. Provides a diverse natural resource education and travel opportunity. Learn about hunting, fishing, birding, camping and gardening. Dozens of workshops, tours, vendors and special activities. Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Cost: $5 per day, 3-day pass $12. Location: Hwy 16 - Downtown Medina. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-589-7224 or visit www.medinatexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in April. April 26, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the square featuring original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce. Time: 9am to 4pm. Cost: free. Location: 700 Main St. - Kerr County Courthouse grounds. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. The Market takes place on the 4th Saturday of each month, April-November, and the 3rd Saturday in December. April 26-27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Gun & Knife Show. Display of guns, knives, jewelry, books and other related items. Time: Sat. 9-5; Sun 10-4. Cost: call for prices. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3805 Hwy 27, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-5844 or email events@kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
(April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Glimpses". Paintings and photographs by Ruth Huang, Lynn Loggie and Dyana Walker. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (April 24) thru May 18, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: "Texas". A Collection of Texas History and Tourism. Time: Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Closed Mondays. Cost: no admission; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 1, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills - East and West. Classical music concert featuring musicians from the Hill Country. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: see web site. Location: Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-7469 or visit www.caillouxtheater.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 1-11, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: World Cup USA Shooting. International shotgun competition. Time: all day. Cost: check web site. for details. Location: Hill Country Shooting Sports Ctr., 1886 Cypress creek Rd. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 995-4504 or visit www.hillcountryshootingsports.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 1 - June 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Kerrville Art Club Annual Juried Show. Fine art paintings from area artists. Reception May 3, 2-4pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10- 4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission cost for exhibit. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 2-3, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both begin at 8pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on Saturdays. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 2-4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Fredericksburg: 12th Annual Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally. Good times, food, bike games, "hill country road trip", great music line-up, Cowboy Breakfast (Saturday & Sunday morning), Sunday service and other good stuff. Time: Friday & Saturday 11am - Midnight, Sunday 7:30am-9:30am. Cost: $42 per person. Location: Luckenbach, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-997-8515 or visit www.hillcountryrun.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in May. May 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - New Braunfels: Wine & Saengerfest. The New Braunfels Wein & Saengerfest is a special Heritage festival blended with old but familiar traditions in our rich German Heritage, music and wine making. Held in charming historic Downtown New Braunfels, near the banks of the comal River, this festival has something for everyone. Time: 10am - 10pm. Cost: Free. Location: 100 W. San Antonio. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-221-4090 or visit www.nbtexas.org/mainst/spevent.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually each spring. May 3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, March-September. May 3-4, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Sonora: 5th Annual Sutton County Car Expo. Saturday will feature a "Show & Shine" and a "Sonic Cruise Night" parade. Sunday will feature actual judging of categories and a "Sound-Off" event. Awards to be given immediately after competition ends. Tex-Mex cuisine at its best, dance, parade, children's rides & games. This is a USACI sanctioned Car Show. Time: All Day. Cost: Free Admission. Location: Sutton County Civic Center & Park Complex. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-387-2880. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held each year in conjunction with the Cinco de Mayo Festival, first Weekend in May. May 3-4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Sonora: 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. Arts & Craft Booths, Children's Rides, Food Booths, Parade, Dance under the West Texas Stars. Celebration kicks off with a parade from downtown Sonora to the Sutton County Park. Booths will open by 10am on Saturday, and will be serving some of the best food you ever tasted all day and into the night. Dance on Saturday night and then come back out to the park on Sunday. Celebrate our Hispanic history and have a great time with the entire family. Time: All Day. Cost: Free admission. Location: Sutton County Park, Loop 467. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-387-2880. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first Weekend in May. May 4, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Symphony of the Hills - East and West. Classical music concert featuring musicians from the Hill Country. Time: 2:30pm. Cost: call theater for prices. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 x 2 or visit www.caillouxtheater.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 8-11, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Marble Falls: MayFest. Carnival, washer pitching & volleyball tournaments, parade, Womanless Style Show, live music, arts, crafts & food vendors, and a ton of family fun. Time: vary. Cost: free. Location: 230 South Avenue J. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-759-8178 or visit www.marblefalls.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, second weekend in May. May 9-10, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both begin at 8pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on Saturdays. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December. May 10-11, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping. Enjoy cowboys participating in this popular event. Beginners, amateurs, advanced. Time: all day. Cost: no admission cost. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy 27 East, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806) 499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 11, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February. May 14, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. May 14-18, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Copperas Cove: Rabbit Fest. Features a parade, scrumptious food vendors, Crabtree carnival, arts & crafts vendors, commercial vendors, military displays, petting zoo, mechanical bull riding, costume contests, nightly entertainment, sanctioned B-B-Q cook-off, lots of fun, food, and laughter. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Copperas Cove City Park on Avenue B. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 254-547-7571 or visit www.copperascove.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 16-17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both begin at 8:00 pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on Saturdays. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 17, 2008 - FESTIVAL - San Marcos: Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival. Activities include delicious food and Western Swing music Saturday evening at 7:30pm on the banks of the San Marcos River to Texas-grown, Texas-produced, and Texas-designed items which will be on the Historic Downtown Square Saturday from 10am-5:30pm. Saturday's downtown event will feature a "Texas Grown" farmer's market, Western Swing music, Heritage Crafts and demonstrations, exhibits, a variety of Texas food, and live entertainment. Location: Courthouse Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 888-200-5620. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. May 17-18, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. May 18, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: 12th Annual KNBT Americana Music Jam. A celebration of Americana music featuring exceptional artists of the genre. Event benefits a different local charity each year. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 1281 Gruene Road. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-5077 or visit www.gruenehall.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Heroes All!. Salute to veterans; all welcome. 6pm F-16 fly-by and memoriam. All American hot dogs, lemonade, ice cream served. Concert, fireworks at dusk. Wear your uniform; bring photos and share memories. Time: 6pm. Cost: no charge. Location: Bank of the Hills, 1075 Jct. Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-5844 or visit www.bankofthehills.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22 - June 8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Kerrville: Kerrville Folk Festival. 18 days of music with performances by 100+ singer songwriters and their bands. Workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, and harmonica. Concerts, arts and crafts, kids concerts, food, camping. Time: all day. Cost: see web site. for details. Location: Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles So of Kerrville on Hwy 16. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429 or visit www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, beginning Thu. before Memorial Day. May 22 - June 15, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Artistry of Holton & Holton. Wall art, wood turnings, and gourd fine artworks by Jimmy and Barbie Holton. Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm, closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 22 - July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Arts Show. A juried show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony May 24 from 4-6 pm Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr.,228 Sidney Baker, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. held annually around the Kerrville Folk Festival time period. May 22 - July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. A juried show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony May 24, 4-6pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 23-24, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Ranch Rodeos. Family fun at weekly ranch rodeos, held Fridays at Twin Elm Ranch, and Saturdays at Lightning Ranch. Time: Both begin at 8:00 pm. Cost: $5. Location: Twin Elm Ranch Fridays, Lightning Ranch on Saturdays. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call Lightning Ranch 830-535 4096, Twin Elm Ranch 830-796 3628. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 23-24, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Fredericksburg: Crawfish Festival. Join us for great Cajun food, music and fun. Mouth-watering crawfish plates, red potatoes, corn, Jambalaya & fried fish plates. Kids area, shopping area. Time: Friday 6pm-12 midnight, Saturday 11am-12 midnight. Cost: $6 Adults, $1 for kids 12/Under. Two-day passes $10. Location: Marktplatz, 100 block, West Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-866-TEX-FEST (839-3378) or visit www.tex-fest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Memorial Day Weekend. May 23-25, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 5th Annual TX Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational Exhibition. A high-quality exhibition of 20 of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas. Reception May 24 from 2-4pm. Time: Fri. 12-8pm.; Sat. 10am-8pm.; Sun. 10am-6pm. Cost: no admission charge. Location: Y.O. Resort Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (214) 328-6382 or visit www.texasmasters.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 23-25, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Bandera: Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association Pro Rodeo. Performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, at Mansfield Park, Bandera, Texas. Cost: yes. Location: Mansfield Park. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-796-7207 or visit www.banderarodeo.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, end of May. May 23-25, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Llano: 3rd Annual "Texas Proud" Festival. Gunfighters, varmints, chuckwagons, trail bosses, John Wayne and more turn Llano into a Texas Living History happening. Time: All day. Cost: none. Location: Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-247-5354 or visit www.llanochamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 23-26, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bandera: The Best In Texas Festival And Chili Cook Off. An annual festival celebrating all the things that make Texas great. Fun for the whole family including Great Texas Music, Arts, Crafts, Cook Offs, Carnival Rides, Food and Libations. Each day includes performances by several of the best bands Texas has to offer on two stages. Time: Friday Times Vary Daily. Cost: One day tickets - $30 for any 1 day. Location: Bandera Downs 2303 State Hwy 16, Bandera, TX. 78003. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-690-6099 or visit www.bestintexasfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually, Memorial Day Weekend. May 23-26, 2008 - FAIR - Kerrville: The Official Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair. A four-day fair full of arts, crafts, live music, food and fun for the whole family. Ceramics, pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, metalwork, photography and more from Craftsmen around TX. Time: Fri 4-8pm.; Sat/Sun 10am-6pm.; Mon. 10am-4pm. Cost: see web site. Location: River Star Arts & Event Park, 4000 Riverside Dr., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call (830) 896-5711 or visit www.tacef.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Annual event held over Memorial Day weekend. May 24, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Cowboys On Main Street. Every Saturday, enjoy cowboys on horseback, strolling musicians, storytellers and more on Bandera's Main Street. Sponsored by The Frontier Times Museum's Living History Project. Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Main Street, Bandera, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 800-364-3833. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 24-25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bandera: Arts & Crafts Show. Annual Arts & Crafts show on Courthouse Square, Bandera. Sponsored by Bandera County Artists Association. Time: Sat. 8:30am-6pm, Sun. 10am-2pm. Location: Bandera Courthouse square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-589-2291 or email bevscottage@aol.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in May. May 24-25, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old fashioned market on the square featuring original handmade arts and crafts, plus locally grown plants and produce. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Kerr County Courthouse grounds; 700 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 30 - June 14, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Quilters. A magical musical about a pioneer woman and her daughters who share stories and songs through their beautiful handmade quilts. Time: opening w/e Fri-Sun 8:30pm.; then Thu-Sat 8:30pm. Cost: check web site. Location: Hill Country Arts Foundation. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 367-5120 or visit www.hcaf.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. May 31, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Cedar Park: 2nd Annual Cedar Park Heritage Festival. The 2nd Annual Cedar Park Heritage Festival will feature live music by Duck Soup, a Championship Hamburger Cook-off, an Arts & Crafts fair, big wheel races, concessions, demonstrations, inflatables and much more fun for the entire family. Time: 4pm - 10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us/cp/page32992213.aspx. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. May 31 - June 8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Georgetown: 4th Annual Georgetown Festival of the Arts. The Georgetown Festival of the Arts offers an impressive schedule of top notch artists and cultural activities. Art in the Park, a juried art show along the river in San Gabriel Park, will bring in over 200 artists from around the country to participate on Saturday & Sunday. Mendelssohn in Georgetown, Thursday through Sunday, features the music of Felix Mendelssohn in concerts and lectures in a number of venues. The Shanghai and Miro Quartets will be playing Thursday as part of the series. Time: See web site schedule. Cost: Tickets: concerts $20, all symposia and entrance to Art in the Park $5. Student tickets $5 for all events. Location: San Gabriel Park, Georgetown. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-639-0433 or visit www.georgetowntexassymphony.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
(May 31) thru June 8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Georgetown: 4th Annual Georgetown Festival of the Arts. The Georgetown Festival of the Arts offers an impressive schedule of top notch artists and cultural activities. Art in the Park, a juried art show along the river in San Gabriel Park, will bring in over 200 artists from around the country to participate on Saturday & Sunday. Mendelssohn in Georgetown, Thursday through Sunday, features the music of Felix Mendelssohn in concerts and lectures in a number of venues. The Shanghai and Miro Quartets will be playing Thursday as part of the series. Time: See web site schedule. Cost: Tickets: concerts $20, all symposia and entrance to Art in the Park $5. Student tickets $5 for all events. Location: San Gabriel Park, Georgetown. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-639-0433 or visit www.georgetowntexassymphony.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru June 8, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Kerrville: Kerrville Folk Festival. 18 days of music with performances by 100+ singer songwriters and their bands. Workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, and harmonica. Concerts, arts and crafts, kids concerts, food, camping. Time: all day. Cost: see web site. for details. Location: Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles So of Kerrville on Hwy 16. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429 or visit www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, beginning Thu. before Memorial Day. (May 30) thru June 14, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Quilters. A magical musical about a pioneer woman and her daughters who share stories and songs through their beautiful handmade quilts. Time: opening w/e Fri-Sun 8:30pm.; then Thu-Sat 8:30pm. Cost: check website. Location: Hill Country Arts Foundation. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 367-5120 or visit www.hcaf.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru June 15, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Artistry of Holton & Holton. Wall art, wood turnings, and gourd fine artworks by Jimmy and Barbie Holton. Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm, closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru June 30, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. Artists from all over the U.S. exhibit. Reception and awards on May 24 from 4-6pm Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4 pm, closed Monday. Cost: see web site. for details. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (May 22) thru July 6, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: 3rd Annual Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show. A juried show featuring the works of artists from all over the U.S. Reception and awards ceremony May 24, 4-6pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no admission charge; donations accepted. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 5-8, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Brownwood: Texas Bluegrass Celebration. Traditional Bluegrass Music in climate controlled atmosphere. Free beans and cornbread on Thursday night with Picking and Jamming. Anyone is welcome to join in. Time: All day. Cost: $25 for all 3 days. Location: Brownwood Coliseum, 500 E. Baker. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-647-9582 or visit www.texasbluegrasscelebration.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in June. June 5-21, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Singin' in the Rain. Playhouse 2000 presents one of the most loved and celebrated film musicals of all time. This charming and upbeat production is filled with great songs and lively dance numbers. Time: Thu-Sat. 7:30pm.; Sun. 2pm. Cost: see website. Location: Cailloux Theater, 901 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-9393 or visit www.caillouxtheater.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 5-28, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Images - Annual Judged Membership Show. Multimedia art exhibit featuring the best artists in the Texas Hill Country. Reception and awards ceremony June 7 from 3-5pm. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge. Location: Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 6-8, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Brady: Heart of Texas Thunder Drag Boat Races. Drag boat racers from all over the southern United States will compete for prizes in many different racing categories. The Fastest Liquid Quarter Mile in the Hill country. The public is urged to bring lawn chairs for viewing and coolers on wheels or in a wagon. Over 100 drag boats are expected to enter the competition. Time: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Cost: Sat $8, Sun $12. Location: Brady Lake FM 2028. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-597-3491 or visit www.bradytx.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 7, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Boerne: Adventure Fest. Adventure Fest is about discovering fun outdoors from archery to fishing to horseback and powered parachute rides. Birds of Prey demonstrations, live music, remote controlled airplanes, and much more. Time: 8-6. Cost: Parking. Location: 1 City Lake Road (take Ranger Creek Road Exit off I-H 10 West, go under the highway, turn right on the west side service road, turn left at Upper Cibolo Creek Road, lake entrance is on the left). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-249-7277 or visit www.visitboerne.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Weekend in June. June 7, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Sonora: West Texas Championship Cook-Off. Join us for a cook-off competition in brisket, ribs, goat, chicken & chili with showmanship awarded. Dance on Saturday night under the West Texas Stars. Great food and fun with friends, and a whole lot more. Join us for some West Texas Style fun. Location: Sutton County Park Bus Hwy 290 Sonora, Texas 76950. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 325-387-2880. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Saturday in June. June 11, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month. June 14, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Georgetown: Market Days. Arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, and festive foods on the lawn of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-868-8675. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, March - December. June 15, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February. June 19-22, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Jr. Hereford Assoc. Show. Children from all over Texas bring Hereford cattle for show and livestock judging. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: free admission. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)456-9448. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 19-13, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Hand Pulled Prints. Inspiring print works by the Johnson Creek Press Time: Tue-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4; closed Mondays. Cost: no charge; donations accepted. Location: 2108 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX . Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 20-21, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Stonewall: Peach Jamboree & Rodeo. This annual event features a rodeo and dance, arts & crafts vendors, peach auction and peach queen crowning. Location: Stonewall, Chamber of Commerce Grounds. Region: Texas Hill Country. For additional information, call (830) 644-2735 or visit www.stonewalltexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in June. June 20 - July 8, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: "Robin Hood". The beloved tail of the bandit and his merry men. Opening weekend Fri-Sun at 8:30pm, following weekends Thu-Sat at 8:30pm Time: 8:30pm. Cost: $12 adults; $8 under 17. Location: The Point Theatre, at Hill Country Arts Foundation, Hwy 39, Ingram, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (800) 459-HCAF. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 21-22, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. June 25-29, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp. Acoustic instruction with jam sessions and concerts, held on the grounds of beautiful Schreiner University. Time: all day. Cost: see website for details. Location: Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 896-5711 or visit www.hcamp.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 26-29, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Luling: Watermelon Thump. Festivities center around a championship Black Diamond (avg. 60-70 lbs., tops 100 lbs.) watermelon contest that includes judging, an auction and a seed-spitting contest. The Watermelon Thump Parade is Saturday, dances are Saturday and Sunday nights, car show is Sunday. Other activities include a carnival, rodeo, barbecue, exhibitors market and a queen competition. Location: Luling Downtown at Magnolia Avenue and Davis Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call 830-875-3214 or visit www.watermelonthump.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 27-29, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Buda: Fiesta 2008. This event is a benefit for the continued construction of the new Santa Cruz Church in Buda, TX. The weekend Festivities features live music, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Washer Tournament, El Grito and Jalapeno eating contest, 2nd Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament, Games, Rides, Food, Bingo and a Raffle. A grand prize consisting of a 2008 Ford Sportstrac will be raffled off at 8pm Sunday evening along with 7 other items. No outside food, drinks or coolers will be allowed on the grounds. Time: 5pm-12 Midnight, Sunday 4-11pm. Cost: $5-$10. Location: Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1100 Main Street. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Jerry Herrera at 512-312-2520 X120 or visit www.santacruzcc.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 28, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bandera: Riverfest. Held annually along the banks of the Medina River in Bandera City Park. Sponsored by Bandera Business Association. Arts & Crafts, entertainment, fiddler's contest, children's activities, kayak races,(kayak provided), "tube roping", and the ever popular Everything But a Boat River Regatta. Bring your swimsuits and river shoes and enjoy. Cost: yes. Location: Bandera, Texas, City Park on the Medina River. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-364-3833 or visit www.banderariverfest.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Ballinger: Fireworks Display. Enjoy a fireworks display and eat free watermelon. Time: 5:30pm-10pm. Location: 289 County Road 398 Ballinger, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 325-365-2333. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in June. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Eldorado: X Bar Ranch Dinner Show. Biscuits O'Bryan- As the cook for the I.O. Everybody Ranch, Biscuits has entertained audiences across the nation with history, clean humor, stories, poems and cowboy philosophy. He delights both young and old leaving smiles on their faces and a better understanding of the cowboy way of life. Biscuits received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists in 2003 for Best Humorist/Storyteller. Call for menu, exact time, directions and pricing. Time: 7pm. Cost: varies. Location: X Bar Ranch Live Oak Lodge near Eldorado, TX. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-888-853-2688. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in June. June 28, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Kerr County Market Days. An old-fashioned market on the square featuring original handmade arts and crafts plus locally grown plants and produce from over 70 vendors. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: no charge; free parking on street. Location: Kerr County Courthouse Sq., 700 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-4655 or visit www.kerrmarketdays.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
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