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January 1 - Middle of March 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Athens: Annual Trout Harvest. Come experience the thrill of trout fishing at the beautiful Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas. Location: 5550 FM 2495. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 1-903-676-2277. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, January 1 - middle of March. January 11 - February 3, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Fort Worth: 112th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo. Established in 1896, this popular event attracts nearly one million people from around the world to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the nation's oldest livestock show and daily performances of the world's original indoor rodeo. Grounds open daily 8am-10pm. Grounds Admission: $8 Adults, $4 Children (6-16). Grounds admission tickets are available upon arrival. Tickets are on sale at the Will Rogers Box Office located at 3401 West Lancaster Ave. Please call 817-877-2400 for ticket information. Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. January 19-20, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Frisco: AT&T Winter Games of Texas. The Winter Games of Texas is a sports festival created for Texas amateur athletes. Patterned after the Olympic Games and the US Olympic Sports Festivals, the Winter Games of Texas provides a forum for competition among Texas' Olympic hopefuls and recreational activities. 10-12 sports are featured each year and include a Celebration of Athletes, a fun family activity with bounce houses, face painting, Parade of Athletes and past Olympian heroes. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: ALL OVER - VARIOUS PLACES. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 877-463-7472 or visit www.visitfrisco.com/calendar_events. Please mention this listing when inquiring. January 31 - February 17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - San Antonio: Stock Show & Rodeo. Features a family fair, carnival, livestock shows, rodeo and named entertainers. Location: SBC Center & Freeman-Coliseum Grounds. For more information visit www.sarodeo.com or call 210-225-5851. Region: South Texas Plains. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
(January 11) thru February 3, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Fort Worth: 112th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo. Established in 1896, this popular event attracts nearly one million people from around the world to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the nation's oldest livestock show and daily performances of the world's original indoor rodeo. Grounds open daily 8am-10pm. Grounds Admission: $8 Adults, $4 Children (6-16). Grounds admission tickets are available upon arrival. Tickets are on sale at the Will Rogers Box Office located at 3401 West Lancaster Ave. Please call 817-877-2400 for ticket information. Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. (January 31) thru February 17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - San Antonio: Stock Show & Rodeo. Features a family fair, carnival, livestock shows, rodeo and named entertainers. Location: SBC Center & Freeman-Coliseum Grounds. For more information visit www.sarodeo.com or call 210-225-5851. Region: South Texas Plains. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. February 6-18, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Amarillo: National Cutting Horse Association World Championship Finals. Almost 600 of the top cutters and horses in the nation come together for this Super Bowl of cutting events. It is the largest equestrian event in Amarillo. Time: 8am-8pm. Cost: free. Location: Amarillo National Center--Tri-State Fairgrounds at 10th and Grand Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 817-244-6188 or visit www.nchacutting.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
March 1, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Houston: 21st Annual ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run. The ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run leads the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade. Both the 10K and 5K races begin in downtown Houston and finish at Minute Maid Park. All race entry fees benefit the Rodeo's Educational Fund. The post-race party takes place inside the Park. Reduced airfare and hotel discounts provided. Time: 10:50am. Cost: $20-25 varied. Location: Texas and Smith Streets. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, visit www.conocorodeorun.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. March 3-22, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Houston: Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Big city, big rodeo. World's largest stock show; live country music performances by the genre's biggest stars and top-notch PRCA rodeo action in comfort of the new Reliant stadium. Features seven PRCA and WPRA events: bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and team roping. Parade, carnival, and barbecue cook-off, too. Tickets start at $14, and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Astrodome box office. Free shuttle available. Location: Reliant Park. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call (832) 667-1000, or go to www.hlsr.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. March 8, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Athens: Annual Athens YMCA Triathlon. This annual event is considered a Sprint Triathlon, one of the first of the season. This triathlon has been rated as an outstanding for the beginning triathlete and a great warm-up for the experienced competitor. Event consists of a 300m swim (swim pool), 12-mile bike, and 5k run. Event host hotel is the Best Western. Time: 8am. Cost: $45/triathlete; $60/relay. Location: 915 S. Palestine. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-264-9622. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in March. 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 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 28-29, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Sherman: Texoma PRCA Rodeo. Enjoy live professional rodeo action at its best. PRCA Rodeo. Livestock show and judging, culminating with an auction. 4-H food and clothing show, crafts and food vendors. Tickets go on sale March 1st. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $20, Kids $14, Door $15, Kids $10. Location: The Mayor Arena at Loy Lake Park. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Paul Bailey at (903) 893-7555. 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 19-20, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - South Padre Island: 42nd Annual Texas State Surfing Championship. Adequate surf conditions permitting. Time: Varies. Cost: N/A. Location: Isla Blanca Park Jetties. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE or visit www.tgsa.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. April 23-26, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Fort Stockton/Sanderson: Big Bend Open Road Race. An action packed day (Saturday) of racing fun. This type of open road racing attracts racers and enthusiasts from all over the U.S. The event includes all types of cars from street legal to highly modified cars to Nascars. Anyone can enter. Speed categories from 85 mph to Unlimited (over 200 mph). Time: 8am-10pm. Cost: Free to attend, Fee to enter. Volunteers needed! Call for more information. Location: Hwy. 285 between Fort Stockton and Sanderson. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 432-336-8525, ext. 16. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 4th weekend in April. April 23-27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Irving: EDS Byron Nelson Championship PGA Golf Tournament. The best golfers in the world come each year to this PGA tour event. Location: Four Seasons Resort and Club, Las Colinas. Region: Texas Prairies & Lakes. For more information, call (214) 742-3896. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, usually in May. 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.
May 1-4, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Port Neches: Annual RiverFest: Tunnel Boat Races. Four days of fun on the River. Come and celebrate the beauty of Southeast Texas from the banks of the Neches River at the waterfront park in Port Neches. Carnival, along with live entertainment and lots more -- plus -- "Thunder on the Neches" Power Boat Races. THRILLS! CHILLS! And SPILLS! Racing at its finest, produced by SPORT Racing Series. Fireworks Display, Arts and Crafts Flea Market, Fishing Tournament, Food Vendors, Talent Show for all ages, Horseshoe Tournament, Basketball 3 on 3 Tournament, Antique/Classic Car Show. DAYS: Thurs thru Sunday. Cost: FREE. Location: End of Merriman and Grigsby Ave. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 30,000. For more information, call 409-722-9154, email: pnriverfest@aol.com, visit www.sportracingseries.com or www.champboatracing.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in May. 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 - July 27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Premier Thoroughbred Season at Lone Star Park. World-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Time: Weekdays 6:35pm, Weekends 1:35pm. Cost: $3 general, $2 parking, $9 valet. Location: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 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 3-4, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Del Rio: 31st Annual George Paul Memorial Bull Riding Competition. Non-stop action and live entertainment make this event a must-see. The first stand-alone bull riding in the country, it honors George Paul, World Champion Bull Rider 1968. Paul rode 79 bulls consecutively without being thrown, a record, which stands unbroken. Known as the "Academy Awards of Bull Riding", with top ranked bulls, bull riders, and rodeo bullfighters, it's pure excitement from start to finish. Del Rio & Ciudad Acuna attractions add more fun. Time: Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm. Cost: General Admission $17/Reserve Seating Sat $25/Sun $30. Location: Val Verde County Fairgrounds off North Main Street. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 830-775-9595. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in April or 1st 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 - SPORTING EVENT - Cedar Hill: 2nd Annual Head For The Hills Bicycle Rally. Hop on your bike and join the professional league racers and amateur weekend cyclists who will flock to Cedar Hill for the Head for the Hills Bike Rally. Our peaceful rolling hills, ablaze with wildflowers, will make this spring ride both exhilarating and beautiful. Cedar Hill Rotary is organizing this event to benefit the Food Pantry, Library and other charitable endeavors. Bring friends and family and enjoy premier dining & shopping in our scenic Premier City. Time: 8:15 am. Cost: $20; late registration $25. Location: Hwy 67 and Cooper Street, Cedar Hill, Texas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 214-668-1643 or visit www.headforthehillsrally.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. 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 16 - August 6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Grand Prairie AirHogs Professional Baseball. Grand Prairie inaugural American Association season starts May 8 with their home opener May 16. The team plays in the brand-new stadium, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Time: 7:05pm, 2:05pm, 10:30am. Cost: Club Seats $12, Box seats $8, Reserved Seats $7, General Admission $6. Location: 1600 Lone Star Parkway, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-504-9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Season is May - August. 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 18, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Columbus: Greg Lundgren 5K Run. The course starts and finishes at Beason's Park in Columbus. It travels along the Colorado River through beautiful downtown Columbus 3.1 miles. Entry fee includes t-shirt, participant goody bag and refreshments. Trophies awarded to overall male and female finishers. Medals also awarded to top three in each division. Time: Race starts at 8am. Cost: $15-$17. Location: 425 Spring Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in May. May 19-25, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Fort Worth: Crowne Plaza Invitation at Colonial Golf Tournament. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious PGA Tour events. Since 1946 it's been played at Colonial Country club, home of Ben Hogan, one of golf's greatest players. Location: Colonial Country Club, 3735 Country Club Dr. Region: Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-927-4277. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in May. 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 23-25, 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 29-31, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Texarkana: Smokey Joe's BullDog 100 Mini NASCAR Race. The BullDog 100 brings together teams from area and regional businesses to race miniature NASCAR®-style cars. Funds raised from this event go 100% to the College's Rising Star Scholarship Fund. Time: 9am - 5pm. Cost: Free-Patrons are invited to make a contribution to the Rising Star Scholarship Program. Location: Texarkana College 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, TX 75599. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-832-5565, x3355 or visit www.bulldog100.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend after Memorial Day.
(May 1) thru July 27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Premier Thoroughbred Season at Lone Star Park. World-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Time: Weekdays 6:35pm, Weekends 1:35pm. Cost: $3 general, $2 parking, $9 valet. Location: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. June 6-8, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Amarillo: Cowboy Roundup USA. Coors Ranch Rodeo & World Championship Chuckwagon Roundup and World's Greatest Horseman Finals. Cowboys from ranches all over the region compete in the ranch rodeo, and chuck wagon cooks guard their recipes carefully to win first prize in the highest-paid chuck wagon cook-off in the country. Location: Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds 10th and Grand Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 806-376-7767. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first of June. 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 - SPORTING EVENT - Lufkin: Neches River Rendezvous. This 10-mile canoe trip down the Neches River is fun for everyone. You can choose to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic surroundings and wildlife, or you can compete in the timed event. Participants will be treated to lunch and receive the official Neches River Rendezvous t-shirt. We invite you to come experience the beauty, challenge, and pleasure of the Neches River. Time: Begins at 8am. Cost: varies between $10-$25. Location: 1615 S. Chestnut. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (936) 634-6305. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Saturday of June. June 14, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Ingleside: Skinny Water Fishing Tournament. Fishing Tournament with Calcutta. Registration and meal is Friday night. Time: weigh-in at 3pm. Cost: free to spectators. Location: Cove Park - 1319 Parkview Lane. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 888-899-2906 or visit www.inglesidetxchamber.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Second weekend in June. June 15, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Father's Day Fish-for-a-Grill and Senior Citizen's Day at Lone Star Park. Seniors 62 and better receive free general admission to the Grandstand. Dad can win on the horses and on the fish in the fishing contest. Time: 1:35pm. Cost: General Admission $3. Location: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on Father's Day. 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 20-21, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Center: Shelby County Sheriff's Posse PRCA Rodeo. Bronco bustin', bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, live entertainment and more. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: Adults $8, Under 12 $6, Under 5 free. Location: Hwy 7 East. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-598-8453 or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 21, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Wichita Falls: 71st Annual Oil Bowl Football Classic. Texas and Oklahoma football high school all-stars compete. Presented by the Maskat Shrine. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $9 general admission, $11 reserved. Location: Memorial Stadium, 4709 Barnett Rd. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-692-9390 or visit www.oilbowl.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in June. June 25-28, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Pecos: 126th West of the Pecos Rodeo. Four exciting evenings filled with calf roping, bronco riding, barrel racing, and much more. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: varies on seating. Location: Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. For more information, call 1-800-588-2855. Please mention this listing when inquiring. June 27-28, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Center: Shelby County Sheriff's Posse PRCA Rodeo. Bronco bustin', bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, live entertainment and more. Time: 7:30pm beginning time. Cost: Adults $8, Children under 12 $6, Children under 5 free. Location: Shelby County Expo Center, Highway 7 East. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-598-3682 or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually every 4th Friday & Saturday in June.
(May 1) thru July 27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Premier Thoroughbred Season at Lone Star Park. World-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion. Time: Weekdays 6:35pm, Weekends 1:35pm. Cost: $3 general, $2 parking, $9 valet. Location: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. (May 16) thru August 6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Grand Prairie AirHogs Professional Baseball. Grand Prairie inaugural American Association season starts May 8 with their home opener May 16. The team plays in the brand-new stadium, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Time: 7:05pm, 2:05pm, 10:30am. Cost: Club Seats $12, Box seats $8, Reserved Seats $7, General Admission $6. Location: 1600 Lone Star Parkway, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call 972-504-9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Season is May through August. July 2-6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Freeport: 61st Annual Freeport Lions Club Fishin' Fiesta. This is an annual fishing tournament that normally last 5 days. Includes horseshoe pitching contest, washer pitching, queens contest, VIP dinner, carnival for the 5 days at the park. We are working with Texas parks and wildlife to have the coastal expo present this year. Each fish in the tournament pays $700 for 1st, 2nd is $200 and third is $100 plus plaque. Our brochure will be out by May. Registration is available. Time: call. Cost: Varies depending on age and entertainment. Location: Freeport Municipal Park, 500 Block SH 288 (Brazosport Blvd.) Freeport, Texas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-236-8189 or visit www.fishinfiesta.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually during the July 4th week. July 3-4, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Lone Stars and Stripes at Lone Star Park. Holiday festivities, food, rides, exhibits, music, children's area, live horse racing and much more. A fireworks display choreographed to music will cap off the day at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie following the last live race. Time: 6:35pm. Cost: General Admission $3. Location: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, July 4th holiday. July 3-6, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Port Aransas: Deep Sea Roundup. Oldest fishing tournament on Gulf Coast. This tournament features activities for the entire family. Categories consist of Bay/Surf division, Offshore division, Piggy Perch contest for children, dinner and dance. Time: Registration on Thursday, 2pm-10pm. Cost: Entry fee for anglers. Location: Robert's Point Park, W.C. Barr Ave. Civic Center, 710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX. 78373. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-749-6339 or visit www.deepsearoundup.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, usually week after 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 9-12, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Jacksonville: Tops in Texas PRCA Rodeo. Bull riding, Bronco riding, Barrel Racing, and live entertainment each evening of the rodeo. Time: 8pm. Cost: TBA. Location: Rodeo Grounds, Peeples Street. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-376-2217 or visit www.jacksonvilletexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd week in July. July 10-13, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Port Aransas: 73rd Annual Deep Sea Roundup. Sponsored by the Port Aransas Boatmen, the Deep Sea Roundup is the oldest fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast. The proceeds from the Deep Sea Roundup are the primary source of funds for the PAB's scholarship fund. Associated with the tournament is a dinner and dance. We hope you will sign up for the Deep Sea Roundup, and find out what great tournament fishing is all about. Time: July 5 Registration begins 2pm, ends July 8 with Awards at 1pm. Cost: Early registration, before June 15, $80; After June 15, $100. Location: Roberts Point Park, Port Aransas, TX 78373. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-749-6339 or 1-800-45-COAST. For a schedule of events and registration go to www.paboatmen.org/htdocs/dsr.htm. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. July 11-13, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Port Aransas: Outboard Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by the Fire Auxiliary, this tournament is for boats powered exclusively by outboard motors. Weigh in at Robert's Point Park. Time: Registration on Friday 6-10 pm at Civic Center. Fishing days are Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $65 per angler through July 10. Location: Robert's Point Park, City Marina Civic Center, 710 W. Avenue, Port Aransas, TX, 78373. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 361-749-6211 or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. July 12, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Weatherford: Peach Pedal. Some of the most beautiful country in North Texas. The ride features beautiful, sparsely traveled routes with rolling hills and flat stretches. Rest stops with drinks, snacks and restrooms will be available approximately 10 miles apart. Routes and rest stops close at 1:30pm. Showers available after the ride. Time: 7am. Cost: varies. Location: Weatherford High School, 2121 Bethel Rd, 76087. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-598-6275 or visit www.peachpedal.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Saturday in July. July 19, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Paris: Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally. The Tour de Paris will be celebrating its 21st year in 2005, offering pancake breakfast, varying lengths (100K, 70K, 40K and 15K), hamburgers and fresh fruit smoothies at finish line. Great t-shirts, prizes and drawing for a free bike for early bird entries. Time: Start at 8am. Cost: $25 registration. Location: Start/Finish Line, 2400 Jefferson Road. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-PARIS TX. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd Saturday in July. July 27, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Grand Prairie: Fan Appreciation Day at Lone Star Park. Lone Star Park Handicapping Championship Series - Qualifier 3 and the Family Fun Park will be open. Fan Appreciation Day drawings during the races. Time: 1:35pm. Cost: General Admission $3. Location: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: over 1 million. For more information, call 972-263-7223 or visit www.lonestarpark.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, final race day of season. July 30 - August 3, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - South Padre Island: 70th Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament. Tournament takes place in SPI and Port Isabel waters. Time: Varies. Cost: Varies. Location: Registration at SPI Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000 (more than 1,200 competitors). For more information, call (956) 943-8438 or visit www.tift.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.
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