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JULY
(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) thru August 14, 2008 - CONCERT -
San Marcos: Summer in the Park Concert
Series. Free, live music in the park. Family, child
and pet friendly. Time: Every Thursday from 7:30pm-9pm. Cost:
FREE. Location: San Marcos Plaza 206 N. C.M. Allen Parkway, San
Marcos, TX 78666. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 512-393-5900. Please
mention this listing when inquiring.
July 3, 2008 - CONCERT - Canyon Lake: Johnny
D & the Rocket 88's. Rock 'n Roll to 50's & 60's
music with Johnny D & Rocket 88's live band inside huge
decorated gym. Have high school reunion, include families.
Sodas, beer, wine, hot dogs. Time: 8-11pm. Cost: $25 per person.
Location: CRRC recreation center of Canyon Lake, 125 Mable
Jones Dr. (below Canyon Dam). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 83-964-2324
or visit www.crrcofcanyonlake.org. Please mention this listing
when inquiring.
July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Cedar Park: 11th
Annual 4th of July Celebration. Come celebrate our
Country's Independence and enjoy live music, food concessions,
air castles, video games, laser tag, a washer tournament, free
watermelon, and of course, a dazzling fireworks display sponsored
by HEB. You may also cool off in Milburn Pool which is open
from 1-8pm. The event is free but the daily pool admission
rates will apply. Recommended parking areas: The Goddard School
of Cedar Park, Cedar Park H.S., Cedar Park M.S. and ACC. Recommended
fireworks viewing areas: Milburn Park and CPMS. Time: 4pm-10:30pm.
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 on July 4th.
July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Kerrville: Fourth
of July in the Park. Live music, fireworks display,
great family fun overlooking the beautiful Guadalupe River.
Time: tba. Cost: free. Location: Louise Hays Park, adjacent
to Guadalupe River, downtown Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call (830) 792-8366 or visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. Please
mention this listing when inquiring.
July 4, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Marble Falls: Independence
Day Celebration. Patriotic program for the whole
family with fireworks at dusk Time: Dusk. Cost: Free. Location:
307 Buena Vista Dr.. 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 on July 4.
July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Fourth
of July Parade & Patriotic Celebration. Sponsored
by the Sophienburg Museum & Archives. Time: call. Cost:
call. Location: Main Plaza Downtown. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
830-629-1572 or visit www.sophienburg.com. Please mention this
listing when inquiring.
July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - San Marcos: Summerfest.
Celebrate our nation's independence along the banks of the San
Marcos River. Family entertainment, river parade and a spectacular
fireworks display. Time: 4pm-11pm. Cost: Free. Location: San Marcos
Plaza, 206 N. C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 512-393-5900 or visit www.summerfestsanmarcos.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July
4.
July 4-6, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Brady: Annual
Heart of Texas July Jubilee. The Celebration
begins Saturday morning at 10am with the Annual Parade that
starts at Richard's Park on the west side of Brady and ends
up at the square in downtown Brady. A Street Dance is held
Saturday evening beginning at 9pm on the east side of the square.
Festivities conclude with a gigantic fireworks display at Brady
Lake at dusk, preceded by a free watermelon feast and patriotic
music at the Lake Pavilion. Location: Richard Park, Brady Lake,
Downtown Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information please contact the Brady/McCulloch
County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491 or email at dpcofc@hotmail.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
July 4-6, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Marcos: Fourth
of July Super Sidewalk Sale. Celebrate the July
4th Independence Day at Tanger and find extra savings at our
SUPER sale event. Choose from over 100 nationally known outlet
stores and find the latest summer fashions. Spend your Independence
Day at Tanger Outlet Center in San Marcos... Bargain hunting
at its best. Time: Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm; Sunday 10am-7pm.
Cost: Free. Location: 4015 IH-35 South San Marcos, TX 78666.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: over 1 million.
For more information, call 1-800-408-8424 or visit www.tangeroutlet.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually,
4th of July.
July 4-6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Uvalde: 60th
Annual 4th of July Golf Tournament. Join us
in Uvalde, Texas and enjoy the friendly competition and camaraderie
among avid golfers. Come find out why players from all over
Texas come to compete in this annual event. Time: Tee time
8am. Cost: $180. Location: 221 E. Doughty St. Region: Texas
Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 830-278-6155. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
Held annually, 1st weekend in July.
July 4, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Stonewall: Becker
Vineyards Independence Day Chili Cookoff. The Chili
Cook-off is to benefit Fredericksburg's Habitat for Humanity.
Chili Cooks will be accepting donations for chili samples.
Chili Cook's meeting is at 10am, Chili Cooking begins at 11:30am,
first round of judging begins at 2pm. CASI Rules. No RV Parking
but there are many RV Parks and Campgrounds nearby--contact
Alan for details. The public is invited to participate in the
chili tasting and a whole lot of fun! Time: 10am - 6pm. Cost:
No charge, $20 entrance fee for chili cooking teams. Location:
Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Road, Stonewall, Texas 78671
--off Hwy 290E, near Fredericksburg. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
512-567-2835 or visit www.beckervineyards.com/events.htm. Please
mention this listing when inquiring.
July 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.
July 10 - August 3, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Kerr
Arts & Cultural Ctr's Summer Youth Art Program Exhibit.
The summer youth art camp students will exhibit their creations.
Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location:
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.
July 11-12, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Mason: 44th
Annual Roundup Weekend. The weekend has been
designed to be a family event. There will be a rodeo, dance,
Roundup Queens contest, parade, great American Burro Race,
arts and crafts fair, washer pitching contest, food vendors
and more. Location: Fort Mason City Park - Rodeo Courthouse
Square. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call
325-347-5758. Please mention this listing when inquiring.
July 12-13, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Uvalde,: Animal
Shelter Craft Show & Art Sale. Big selection
of arts and crafts in an air-conditioned building. Come shop
and support the Uvalde Animal Shelter. Call for space rental
fee. Time: Sat. 9am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location:
Willie De Leon Civic Center, 301 E. Main St. Region: Texas
Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 830-278-2846 or visit www.visituvalde.com. Please mention
this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in
July.
July 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.
July 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.
July 12, 2008 - FESTIVAL - McDade: Annual
McDade Watermelon Festival. Our community has
approximately 300 residents and is located on Hwy. 290 east,
10 miles east of Elgin, Texas and 30 miles east of Austin,
Texas, in the Texas Hill Country. For information, call 512-273-0018.
Held annually in July.
July 17 - August 10, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: A
Pictorial History of Texas Coast Naval Installations.
A special traveling exhibit from the Texas Maritime Museum.
Time: Tues-Sat. 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free.
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.
July 18-19, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Medina: Love
Creek Orchard's Great Hill Country Apple Pickin' Fest.
A two-day festival celebrating the beginning of apple harvest
time. Load up in the hay wagon and put on your best hat and
you are ready to pick the freshest apples in the US. Process
them on the line, make apple cider, apple butter or just munch
an apple. Arts and Crafts, music, apple goodies and lots of
food. Great children's events, trick dogs, trick horses and
story telling. Good music. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: $5 Adults,
$3 Children 7-12, 6 and under free. Location: Love Creek Orchards,
13558 Hwy 16 North, Medina, Texas 78055. Region: Texas Hill
Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 800-449-0882 or visit us at www.lovecreekorchards.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually,
2nd weekend in July.
July 18-19, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Fredericksburg: Night
in Old Fredericksburg. Family fun in downtown
Fredericksburg... Where the fun never sets. Great German food & drink,
German music, arts and crafts, kids area, historical exhibits,
and more. Time: Fri. 6pm-12 midnight, Sat. 11:30am-12 midnight.
Cost: $6 per person, 2-day pass $10, $1 for kids 12/under.
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,
third weekend in July.
July 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.
July 21-26, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL -
Uvalde: Sahawe Indian Dancers Summer
Ceremonial. The Sahawe Indian Dancers, members
of Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 181 from Uvalde, present
their Summer Ceremonials. The fast moving colorful dances of
the Plains and Southwest Pueblo Indians are set against a backdrop
of teepees to set the mood for the performance. The 90-minute
performances feature 16-18 different dances that have thrilled
audiences for almost 50 years. Time: 8pm. Cost: call. Location:
Sahawe Outdoor Theater, 1 block S. US 90. Region: Texas Hill
Country. For more information, call 830-278-2016. Please mention
this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 6 nights in late
July.
July 25-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Fredericksburg: Gourmet
Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival. Spice it up.
Celebrate the chili pepper and all things related. Entertainment,
demos, hot air balloons, and vendors. Time: Friday, 3-9pm,
Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Cost: $8 adults, 12 and
under $2; 2-day passes $12, 3-day passes $15. Location: Wildseed
Farms, 7 miles east of Fredericksburg on Highway 290. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-997-8515 or visit www.tex-fest.com. Please
mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th weekend
in July.
July 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 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.
July 31 - August 17, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Hometown
Crafts Teachers' Art Show. Exhibit of the work of
Hill Country teachers. Awards and reception August 9, 4-6pm
Time: Tues-Sat 1-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. 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.

AUGUST
(July 10) thru August 3, 2008 - EXHIBIT -
Kerrville: Kerr Arts & Cultural
Ctr's Summer Youth Art Program Exhibit. The summer
youth art camp students will exhibit their creations. Time: Tues-Sat
10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. Location: 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.
(July 17) thru August 10, 2008 - EXHIBIT
- Kerrville: A Pictorial History of
Texas Coast Naval Installations. A special traveling
exhibit from the Texas Maritime Museum. Time: Tues-Sat. 10-4;
Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. 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.
(June 5) thru August 14, 2008 - CONCERT -
San Marcos: Summer in the Park Concert
Series. Free, live music in the park. Family, child
and pet friendly. Time: Every Thursday from 7:30pm-9pm. Cost:
FREE. Location: San Marcos Plaza 206 N. C.M. Allen Parkway, San
Marcos, TX 78666. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call 512-393-5900. Please
mention this listing when inquiring.
(July 31) thru August 17, 2008 - EXHIBIT
- Kerrville: Hometown Crafts Teachers'
Art Show. Exhibit of the work of Hill Country teachers.
Awards and reception August 9, 4-6pm Time: Tues-Sat 1-4; Sun
1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. 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.
August 7-31, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Ancient
Roots. Multi-media exhibit featuring the art works
of area talent. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays.
Cost: free. 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.
August 8-9, 2008 - FAIR - Sonora: 34th
Annual Sutton County Days. This is a three-day
event held every August featuring rodeo performances, arts
and crafts booth and live entertainment. Parade on Friday afternoon,
with dancing under stars on Friday & Saturday nights. Come
for food, fun, and West Texas Hospitality. Location: Sutton
County Courthouse Lawn. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-387-2880
or visit www.sonoratx-chamber.com. Please mention this listing
when inquiring. Held annually in August.
August 8-9, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT -
Sonora: Outlaw Pro Rodeo.
The Sonora Outlaw Pro Rodeo is held in conjunction with Sutton
County Days. The 2nd largest outdoor PRCA rodeo in Texas, this
rodeo attracts many of the top ranked cowboys each year, for
three days of the best rodeo competition you'll find anywhere.
Slack performances Thursday with regular performances on Friday & Saturday.
Location: Sutton County Park & Arena Complex. Region: Texas
Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information,
call 325-387-2949 or visit www.sonoratx-chamber.com. Please mention
this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd week in August.
August 8-10, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Marble
Falls: Lake Fest Drag Boat Race.
Over 100 boats on a liquid quarter mile racing at speeds up to
250 mph. Time: starts at 8am. Cost: varies. Location: Lakeside
Park- 307 Buena Vista Drive. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average
attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-693-2815
or visit www.marblefallslakefest.com. Please mention this listing
when inquiring. Held annually, second weekend in August.
August 9, 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.
August 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.
August 10-26, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Kerrville: Willy
Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. A poor boy wins
the opportunity to tour the most eccentric and wonderful candy
factory of all. Comedy nominated for an Oscar in 1972. A Playhouse
2000 production. Time: Thu-Sat 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Cost: see
website. 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.caillouxtheater.com. Please
mention this listing when inquiring.
August 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.
August 14 - September 7, 2008 - EXHIBIT -
Kerrville: Downtown Retrospective.
A collection of photographs depicting the historical downtown
area of Kerrville. Time: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays.
Cost: free. 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.
August 15-17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San
Marcos: Tax Free Weekend.
Tax Free Weekend is the most popular shopping weekend at Prime
Outlets - San Marcos. In addition to the everyday savings of
up to 70% off retail, shoppers who purchase clothing priced at
$100 or less during Tax-Free Weekend will be able to do so WITHOUT
paying sales tax. Shoppers can also save even more with Prime's
free MORECard or by purchasing a coupon book. Several stores
will be open continuously throughout the weekend. Time: All Mall
Hours. Cost: n/a. Location: Prime Outlets - San Marcos, 3939
I-35 South, San Marcos, TX 78666. Region: Texas Hill Country.
For more information, call (512) 396-2201. Please mention this
listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Weekend in August.
August 9, 2008-
OTHER EVENT - Goliad: Market Days.
Over 170 booths of arts, crafts, food, antiques, collectibles,
metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, soaps, potpourri, clothes,
plants and much more to be found in 3 adjacent locations. Time:
9am-4pm. Cost: free. Location: Goliad Downtown Courthouse Square.
Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For
more information, call 800-848-8674. Please mention this listing
when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 2nd Saturday each month,
March - December.
August 16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New
Braunfels: 14th Annual New Braunfels
Summer Model Train Show. Outstanding selections
of Thomas the Tank trains, books & DVD's, Lionel, train books & videos,
collectibles, model kits in various scales, tools, railroad memorabilia,
running layouts in scales from Lionel to Z scale. Buy, sell,
or swap. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Adult $5, Child $1, Family $8.
Location: New Braunfels Civic Center, 280 S. Seguin. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-935-2517. Please mention this listing when
inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in August.
August 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.
August 21 - October 12, 2008 - EXHIBIT -
Kerrville: 88th Annual National Watercolor
Society Traveling Exhibition. The only Texas venue
to host the collection of works from the 2008 Nt'l Exhibition,
showcasing the world's most highly respected artists. Time: Tues-Sat
10-4; Sun 1-4, closed Mondays. Cost: free. 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.
August 22-23, 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.
August 23, 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:
700 Main St., Kerrville 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.
August 25-28, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Llano: Confederate
Heritage Reunion and Cotillion. Confederate enactments
and living history demonstrations formal cotillion with period
music and food Time: 9am - 5pm. Cost: $40 per couple for cotillion.
Location: Badu Park on Legion Drive. Region: Texas Hill Country.
Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call
325-247-5354 or visit www.llanochamber.com. Please mention
this listing when inquiring. Held annually last weekend in
August.
August 27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Stonewall: Wreath-laying
and Fee Free Day. Join the Johnson family and
distinguished guests as they honor the memory of our 36th president
and his continuing legacy at his grave site on the LBJ Ranch.
Free tours of the Ranch on this day also commemorate the anniversary
of the founding of the National Park Service in 1916. Free
refreshments provided by our partner park, LBJ State Park and
Historic Site. Time: Wreath-laying at 10:30am; free ranch tours
all day--10am to 4pm. Cost: free. Location: Johnson Family
Cemetery, LBJ Ranch. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 868-7128, ext.
244. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually
on LBJ's birthday, August 27.
August 29-30, 2008 - FAIR - Brady: World
Championship Barbeque Goat Cook-Off & Arts & Crafts
Fair. There will be the Goat Cook-Off as well
as the Arts & Crafts Fair, Food Vendors, and Game Vendors.
The event will be followed by a street dance held on the town
square. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: none. Location: Richards Park
on Memory Lane. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance:
under 50,000. For more information please contact the Brady/McCulloch
County Chamber of Commerce at 325-597-3491 or email dpcofc@hotmail.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually,
Labor Day Weekend.
August 30-31, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Uvalde: Texas
Labor Day Festival. Family festival with LIVE Texas
Country & Tejano Music, Beef BBQ Cook-off, Sporting Clay
Shootout, Car and Truck Show, Parade and more. Snake Encounters
Show, Texas Guns Gunfighters, Carnival Midway, games and lots
of activities for the kids. Benefits Southwest Texas Junior
College Scholarship Fund. Time: Saturday Noon-Midnight, Sunday
2pm-Midnight. Cost: $10, Kids 10 & under Free when accompanied
by an adult. Location: Hwy 90 West. Uvalde Fair Grounds. Region:
Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more
information, call 830-591-7351 or visit www.texaslabordayfestival.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually,
Labor Day Weekend.
August 30 - September 1, 2008 - FESTIVAL
- Bandera: Celebrate Bandera.
Held in downtown Bandera to honor Bandera's cowboy and western
heritage. Features a dance, longhorn cattle drive, parades, food & entertainment,
arts & crafts, reenactments, rodeos, celebrity concert, and
cowboy church. Location: Multiple locations within Bandera, TX.
Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: 10,000 - 15,000.
For more information, call 830-796-4447 or visit www.celebratebandera.com.
Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Labor
Day Weekend.
August 31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Cedar Park: Splash
Jam. Enjoy pool-side music, swimming, games and
more. HEB is sponsoring free watermelon and a fireworks display,
followed by Time Warner Cable's presentation of Shrek the Third
in the park. Time: 5pm - 11pm. Cost: Regular admission cost
for Pool. 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.cedarparktx.us. Please mention this listing when
inquiring.

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