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(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. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Amarillo: July 4th Fireworks. The Texas Panhandle's largest fireworks display, sponsored by the Amarillo Globe-News. More than 50,000 people gather near Thompson Park to view this spectacular event. Time: Sunset. Cost: Free. Location: Ross Rogers Golf Course in Thompson Park (US Highway 287 north). Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. For more information, call 806-376-4488. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Arlington: Annual 4th of July Parade. Organized by the Arlington 4th of July Association, this parade has become one of the largest in Texas. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a true, old-fashioned community parade. With over 150 entries that include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations, the theme of what Independence Day is all about is evident. Parade entries and volunteer helpers are welcome. Time: 9am, lasting about two hours. Cost: Free. Location: UTA/downtown Arlington. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-275-3706 or visit www.arlington4th.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually during July 4th weekend. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Beaumont: Independence Day Celebration. For live music and fireworks over the water along with fun for everyone, bring the entire family to Beaumont for a festive celebration. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Riverfront Park, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 838-3435 or visit www.beaumont-tx-complex.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on 4th of July. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held on the first Friday of every month. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Chappell Hill: Annual 4th of July Parade. "Best Small Town Parade in America." featuring floats, cowboys, antique cars, the renowned Marching Kazoo Band and more. Creative entries welcomed. Prizes awarded. Time: 10am. Cost: free admission. Location: downtown Chappell Hill. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 979-337-9910 or visit www.chappellhilltx.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Columbus: Texas' Oldest Independence Day Celebration. Come picnic in the park. Music will start around 6pm. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy the music and fireworks at dark. Time: 6pm. Cost: Free. Location: Beason's Park Hwy 90 (near downtown) Columbus, TX. 78934. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Grand Prairie: Fourth of July Fireworks at Lynn Creek Park. Annual fireworks display over Joe Pool Lake hosted by Lynn Creek Park. Time: Fireworks begin approximately 9:30pm. Cost: $10 per vehicle. Location: Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 817-467-2104, 817-467-4173 or visit www.lakeparks.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th of July. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Grapevine: 26th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza Over Lake Grapevine. Find your spot and stake a claim near Lake Grapevine for watching the Annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Time: 9:30pm. For more information, call 1-800-457-6338 or visit www.tourtexas.com/grapevine. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4th. July 4, 2008 - 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 - Marshall: July 4th Celebration. Live musical entertainment, souvenirs, food, and after the sun sets a fireworks show beyond belief. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $2. Location: Maverick Stadium - Pinecrest Drive. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-935-7868. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on July 4th. 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 - OTHER EVENT - Richmond: Independence Day at George Ranch Historical Park. Baseball, politics, children's games & a picnic-basket auction--all 1890's style. This is a daytime event, leaving plenty of time for evening festivities in your own hometown. Time: 9am to 5pm. Cost: Adults: $9; Seniors (62+): $8; Students (5-15): $5; Children 4 & younger & members: Free. Location: George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Richmond, Texas 77469. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 281-343-0218 or 281-545-9212. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually every Fourth of July. July 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Washington-on-the-Brazos: Fireworks Extravaganza. Celebrate our nation's independence where Texas declared her independence. HEB Presents Fireworks-On-The-Brazos with free Blue Bell ice cream and Coca-Cola drinks, live patriotic concert and a fireworks extravaganza. Time: 10am-10pm. Cost: Free. Location: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, 12300 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th of July. July 4-6, 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 - OTHER EVENT - Weatherford: First Monday Trade Days. An open-air market that is held the weekend before the first Monday of each month. There are over 500 vendor spaces for visitors to enjoy shopping for unique gifts, food, crafts, antiques and more. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: First Monday Grounds, 100 Santa Fe. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-598-4124 or visit www.weatherfordparks.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Monthly, weekend before the 1st Monday. July 8 - August 31, 2008 - EXHIBIT - McKinney: Rat Snakes to Rattlers. Check out what is quite possibly the most complete collection of live native Texas snake species assembled anywhere in the state for public viewing. Time: 8am - 5pm. Cost: $8 adults, $5 children 12-under & seniors. Location: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney TX 75069. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-562-5566 or visit www.heardmuseum.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday. 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 11-13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Dallas: Taste of Dallas in The West End. Dallas' biggest summer blast with continuous live musical entertainment, food, a Kids Area to keep the little ones active, cold drinks to keep the big kids happy, and other activities. Some of the best restaurants in Dallas will be on hand to show off. Bring your appetite. Location: West End Historic District, Downtown Dallas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 214-741-7185 or visit www.tasteofdallas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 11-13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Longview: Great Texas Balloon Race. Activities begin Friday with a fly-over of the city. Balloon glow and concert Friday and Saturday evenings. Balloon races Saturday and Sunday mornings; weather permitting, balloonists will compete for purses worth thousands of dollars. Arts and crafts, food vendors and special exhibits. Special children's area. Bring a blanket or a chair for seating. Admission $10 Friday and Saturday, $2 Sunday; Weekend pass $15; Children 12 and under free. Location: East Texas Regional Airport. Region: Texas Piney Woods. For more information, call 903-757-2468 or visit www.gtbr.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 11 - August 31, 2008 - EXHIBIT - San Antonio: Art in the Garden. This year, the work of artists James Surls and Susan Budge will be featured. Time: 9am to 5pm. Cost: Free admission to the Garden. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 210-829-5100 or visit www.sabot.org. 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 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- 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. July 14 - September 28, 2008 - EXHIBIT - McKinney: Native Texas Butterflies. Experience the splendor of Native Texas butterflies. Be immersed among hundreds of butterflies in an 800-plus square foot butterfly house. The exhibit also creates a beautiful place for pictures. Time: 8am - 5pm. Cost: $8 adults, $5 children 12-under & seniors. Location: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney TX 75069. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-562-5566 or visit www.heardmuseum.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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 18-20, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday. July 19-20, 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 19-20, 26-27, August 2-3, 9-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Brenham: "Crush for Fun" at Pleasant Hill Winery. Get purple feet, T-shirt ("I picked, I stomped, I made some wine") and a picture. Cost: Free admission, tour, tasting. Activities have fees. Location: 1441 Salem Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 979-830-VINE. Please mention this listing when inquiring. July 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 26 - October 25, 2008 (Saturdays) - EXHIBIT - McKinney: Farmers Market. Local growers bring their produce, farm fresh eggs and meat, herbs, honey and plants every Saturday morning (April-Oct.) to Chestnut Square for purchase. Time: 8am to noon. Cost: Free. Location: Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S. Chestnut Street, McKinney TX 75069. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, visit www.chestnutsquare.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Weekly event, held Saturdays, April through October. 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.
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