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(July 19) thru August 2, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: 16th Annual Salado Legends. Central Texas' Favorite Outdoor Musical Drama & Dinner weaves the legend of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers and the hopes of Scottish settlers in Texas from 1850 to past Civil War into a panoramic tale with original music. Time: Dinner (optional) 7:15pm, Show 8:15pm. Cost: Dinner $8 child or adult; Show $17 Adult, $5 Child. Location: Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-947-9205 or visit www.tablerock.org/legends.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last 2 Saturdays in July & first Sat in August. (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 30) thru August 3, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - South Padre Island: 70th Texas International Fishing Tournament. This 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. (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 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. (June 2) thru August 17, 2008 (Tuesday through Saturday) - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Canyon: TEXAS! Outdoor musical drama performed summers in the Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, TX, sprawled across a 600 foot cliff behind the stage. This production showcases the best in acting, dancing, live music and theatre music that the stage has ever seen. The history of the Panhandle has never been more alive. Time: 8:30pm. Cost: $7.50-$27.50. Tickets during preview week (June 2-5) will be discounted 10%. A steak dinner is available nightly from 6-8 pm for $15.95 per adult and $11.95 for children 10 and under (tax included). Location: Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon - near Amarillo, TX. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average annual attendance: under 100,000. For more information, call 806-655-2181 or visit www.texas-show.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Summers in the Palo Duro Canyon. (July 4) thru August 23, 2008 - PLAY OR MUSICAL - Salado: Perry's Hatter Is Up The Creek. An Original Melodrama By Gary Askins. Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee 2pm. Cost: General Admission: Adults $15/Matinee $10, Senior Citizens, Students & Military With ID $12/Matinee $8, Children Under 12 $8. Group rates available. Location: Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 254-947-3456 or visit www.saladosilverspur.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. (July 11) thru 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. August 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held on the first Friday of every month. August 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Tomball: 36th Annual Tomball Night Celebration. Discover Tomball invites folks to take advantage of great shopping specials, fun, food, music, prizes & cash giveaways. The evening is closed with Tomball's Parade of Lights- night parade & spectacular fireworks display. Time: 5pm-??. Location: City Wide - Tomball, TX. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 1-866-670-7222. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Friday in August. August 1-2, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Houston: 18th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival. Featuring some of the hottest local, national and international talent in jazz today. Time: Friday 2:30-10pm, Saturday 4-9pm. Cost: $15. Location: Jones Plaza, 615 Louisiana. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call (281) 773-9346 or visit www.jazzeducation.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Annually, 1st Weekend in August. August 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Bryan: Harvest Festival. Featured on 5 weekends, activities include a tour of the vineyards, watching grape stomping, lunch and a wine-pairing seminar. Dinner features either a "murder/mystery" theme or dinner with the vintner (alternating weekends). Prices range from individual activities, lunch plus activities, to full day packages including lunch and dinner. Call for reservations: 979-778-9463. Location: Messina Hof Winery & Resort. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last 2 wknds of July & first 3 wknds of August. August 1-3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Marathon: Living With Nature IV. Lectures, workshops and nature tours highlighting eco-construction, off-the-grid living, sustainable ranching, low impact development, arid land disciplines. This year's program will place special emphasis on the positive impacts of earth-friendly living on human health. Time: 9am daily. Cost: $75-$100/person/day. Location: Hwy. 90, Marathon, Texas 79842. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-386-4257 or visit www.livingwithnature.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. August 1-3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Schulenburg: Schulenburg Festival. Golf, men & women's softball, 3-on 3 basketball tournaments, 5K run, rodeo, carnival, arts & crafts, chili and bar-b-q cook-offs, live music, parade and kiddy parade, tricycle races and more. Time: Friday 6pm ends Sunday 9pm. Cost: Friday night $15, Sat. night after 7pm is $5. Location: Wolters Park. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call or visit www.schulenburgfestival.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first weekend in August. August 2, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, 1st Saturday. August 2-3, 9-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Brenham: "Crush for Fun" at Pleasant Hill Winery. Get purple feet, T-shirt ("I picked, I stomped, I made some wine") and a picture. Cost: Free admission, tour, tasting. Activities have fees. Location: 1441 Salem Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 979-830-VINE. Please mention this listing when inquiring. August 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2008 - CONCERT - Houston: Cricket Summer Concert Series at Traders Village. The Cricket Summer Concert Series is one of the largest music events on the Texas Gulf Coast. Thirteen weekends of concerts by groups such as Johnny Dee and Sisters Morales. Time: 12 noon - 4pm. Cost: Free admission, $2 parking. Location: Traders Village, 7979 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77041. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 200,000-500,000. For more information, call 281-890-5500 or visit www.tradersvillage.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, every weekend, June through August. August 2-3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Antonio: Dog Days of Summer. This is the only time during the year guests can bring their four-legged friends to the Botanical Garden. Special pet-related activities are planned. A donation per dog will be collected and given as a contribution to local animal groups. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: Free with 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. August 3, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kemah: 40th Annual Boat Parade and Blessing of the Shrimp and Pleasure Boat Fleet. Brightly decorated shrimp boats and pleasure craft from canoes to fine Yachts file past the Boardwalk where the officiating ministers bless each boat. Come early and stay late to watch the colorful awards presentation afterwards. DVD available. Time: 1:30pm. Cost: People are free, Boats are $5. Location: The Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street Kemah, TX 77565. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: 50,000 - 200,000. For more information, call 281-334-2303. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Sunday in August. August 5-9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - De Leon: Peach & Melon Festival. We kick-off the week long festival by crowning our Queen on Tuesday night. Taking time to shop the Arts and Craft booths, stopping for some tasty food provided by our local civic organizations. Our Carnival runs all week with a Tractor Pull event beginning on Thursday night. Saturday night is a concert at 9pm. See web site for a complete list of exciting events. Time: All evenings including Saturday (all Day & evening). Cost: Gate admission $2. Location: Hwy 6, Downtown De Leon. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-893-6600 or visit www.deleonpeachandmelonfestival.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, first full week in August. August 7, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Weatherford: Girls Night Out. The York Avenue Merchants are excited to host Girls Night Out from 5-8 the first Thursday of each month. Pick up a punch card from the first store you visit and then visit all of the other merchants listed on the card. If you get all punched, you are eligible to enter the drawing for a great gift. Time: 5-8pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Weatherford, 100 York Avenue. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-594-8088 or visit www.visitweatherford.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Monthly, 1st Thursday of the Month. August 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, 2008 - CONCERT - Port Aransas: Sunset Sounds. Enjoy free, live, local music the 2nd Friday of each month from April - October. Held at the Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park on the marina. Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy live music by the sea. Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. Location: Patsy Jones Ampitheater at Robert's Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-45-COAST or visit www.portaransas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from April-October. August 8-9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Navasota: Blues Fest. Local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather each year to pay tribute to Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. Time: 6pm Friday, 11am Saturday. Cost: $20/per person for both nights in advance. Location: Navasota, The Blues Capital of Texas. 5280 FM 3455 Navasota, Texas 77868. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 936-825-6600 or visit www.navasotabluesfest.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd weekend in August. August 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 - OTHER EVENT - Beaumont: Hot Summer Nites Cruise. Beaumont will be cruising with classic cars, swap meets, children's activities, parades, washer tournaments, door prizes, a raffle and much more. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: 11th Street, Beaumont, TX 77706. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 769-7599 or visit. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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 8-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Winnie: Larry's Old Time Trade Days. Flea market held weekend after the first Monday every month. Antiques, collectibles arts and crafts, plants, outdoor furniture, boutiques, and lots of great food Time: 8am til ?. Cost: $3 parking. Location: exit 829 IH 10. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 409-296-3300 or visit www.larrysoldtimetradedays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, weekend after the first Monday. August 9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Chappell Hill: Chappell Hill Lavender Fest. Enjoy lavender fields in bloom, cut your own. learn how to make lavender wands, visit vendor booths and take garden tours of the nearby Inn at Dos Brisas. Time: 9am-6pm. Cost: Free Admission. Location: 2250 Dillard Road Chappell Hill, TX. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-251-8114 or visit www.chappellhilllavender.com/lavenderfest.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. August 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 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 9-10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Henderson: East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention. Singers from across Texas and the South will gather for two days of non-stop singing and a chance to bask in the rich sound and heritage of Sacred Harp. Time: 9:30am - 3pm. Cost: free. Location: Henderson Community Center, 302 Fairpark Ave. Henderson, TX 75652. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 903-657-4303. Please mention this listing when inquiring. 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 13-17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Huntsville: Stan Musial World Series. American Amateur Baseball Association brings this tournament to Huntsville. Teams from all over the US, Canada and Puerto Rico compete for the series title. Time: all day. Cost: $6. Location: SHSU Don Sanders Baseball Stadium. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-289-0389 or visit www.smws.us. Please mention this listing when inquiring. August 14, 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. 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 - SPORTING EVENT - Columbus: Annual Team Dairy Queen Bicycle Tour of Columbus. The Tour of Columbus is a Texas Cup Elite event. The race will take place in historic Columbus, Texas. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the fantastic racing atmosphere & wonderful community filled with great restaurants, shopping & scenery. You must present a valid USCF license at registration. One day & full USCF license forms will be available. Time: Times vary. Cost: Pre-registration fees $65-$70. Location: 425 Spring Street. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in August. August 15-17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday. August 15-17, 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 15-17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Wichita Falls: Texas Ranch Round Up. A benefit for the North Texas Rehab Center. Real working cowboys from 12 of the largest and most historic ranches in Texas compete in what at times can be the most raucous rodeo you've ever seen. Bit, Spur and Collectibles Trade Show both days. Time: Trade Show 9am-7:30pm. Cost: call. Location: MPEC 1000 5th Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-322-0771 or visit www.ntrehab.org/trr.php. For tickets call the MPEC box office 940-716-5555. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in August. August 15-23, 2008 - FAIR - Denton: Annual North Texas State Fair. A nine-day event that occurs every August. The fair features a carnival, rodeo, photography contest, parade and the crowing of a Rodeo Queen, among many other festivities. Time: Fridays 6pm-1am, Saturdays 1pm-1am, Sunday 1pm-11pm, Monday-Thursday 6pm-12pm. Cost: Call or visit web site Location: North Texas Fairgrounds - 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. in Denton, TX. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 940-387-2632 or visit www.northtexasstatefair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. August 16, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Amarillo: Polk Street Block Party. One of Amarillo's biggest parties is the Polk Street Block Party. Sponsored by Center City of Amarillo, proceeds help Center City's plans to encourage a re-development and re-birth of downtown Amarillo. Food, drink, music and games highlight this night of celebration. Time: 4pm to midnight. Location: Downtown Amarillo along Polk Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. For more information, call 806-372-6744. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in August. August 16, 2008 - CONCERT - Harlingen: Blues on the Hill. Sponsored by Harlingen Parks & Recreation Dept. The series will feature blues music performed by a headline act and local artist. Lawn chairs and beach towels are welcome. No outside beverages please. Food and Drinks will be available on site. Time: Evening event. Cost: Free. Location: McKelvey Park 1325 S. 77 SunShine Strip. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call Jeff (956) 427-8870 or visit www.visitharlingentexas.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3 times from May thru Aug. 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, 2008 - CONCERT - San Antonio: Concerts Under the Stars: Buttercup . Live bands fill the Botanical Garden with music the third Thursday of each summer month. Hear one of San Antonio's favorite bands. The sound of the band has been described as South Texas beach boys mixed with pop rock. Members include Joe Reyes, formerly of Lara and Reyes. Picnic foods and beverages available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs. Time: 7pm, Gates open at 6pm. Cost: $5; no charge for Botanical Society members. 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. 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 22-23, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Terlingua/Study Butte: Bronze Goat Chili Cook Off. A summer classic. Anyone can enter in any event. Saturday has a fish fry sponsored by Terlingua High school. A chance for the die-hard Chili Cooks to score easy points to qualify for the world championship in November. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: Study Butte Terlingua Community Center TX, Hwy. 118, Behind the Post Office, Study Butte, TX 79852. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-371-2595 or visit www.chili.org/terlingua.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, middle of August. August 22-24, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Wichita Falls: 27th Annual Hotter 'N Hell Hundred race and ride. Over 10,000 riders descend on Wichita Falls for the largest sanctioned century bicycle ride in the country. Consumer Show. Time: see web site. Cost: n/a. Location: MPEC 1000 5th Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-322-3223 or visit www.hh100.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in August. 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 23-24, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Dallas: Annual VISIONS: The Women's Expo. This event offers women sensational shopping, information, inspiration, education, and FUN. Special event stages feature national and local celebrities, elaborate fashion shows, noted chefs, the latest in home decor & organization, and high-powered business presentations. Key exhibit areas include: business & career, health & fitness, finance & technology, fashion & beauty, children & family, travel & recreation, home & garden, cooking & entertaining, pets, sensational shopping & more. Sponsored by JC Penney, Minyard Food Stores, The American Heart Association Food Certification Program, WFAA-TV Channel 8 and The Dallas Morning News. Time: Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Cost: $8. Location: Dallas Market Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 972-499-7500 or visit www.beloexpo.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. 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 28-31, 2008 - FAIR - Belton: Central Texas State Fair. Featuring a carnival, commercial vendors, food booths, professional bull riding, livestock shows, hypnotist, sidewalk comedy shows, live music on outdoor stage, and more. Something fun for everyone. Time: Call. Cost: $2 adults, $1 kids. Location: 301 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 254-933-5353 or visit www.centraltexasstatefair.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Labor day weekend. August 28-31, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Uvalde: Texas Labor Day Weekend Celebration. 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: Thurs - Friday Carnival, 6p - 10p; Saturday 12 noon - midnight;, Sunday 2p - midnight. Cost: $10, Kids 10 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult. Location: Uvalde County Fairgrounds, Hwy 90 West. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-591-7351 or visit www.TexasLaborDayWeekend.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Labor Day Weekend. August 28 - September 14, 2008 (weekends) - FESTIVAL - Odessa: The Southwest Shakespeare Festival. In September The Globe is alive and kickin'. Fast-growing annual festival featuring plays based on the works of William Shakespeare, performed at The Globe Theatre, modeled after Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre in England. Time: Call for performance schedule. Cost: Admission charged. Location: The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-580-3177. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. 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 29-31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Weatherford: First Monday Trade Days. An open-air market that is held the weekend before the first Monday of each month. There are over 500 vendor spaces for visitors to enjoy shopping for unique gifts, food, crafts, antiques and more. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: First Monday Grounds, 100 Santa Fe. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 817-598-4124 or visit www.weatherfordparks.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held Monthly, weekend before the 1st Monday of the month. August 30, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Lewisville: Western Day. Bring your family to this western-based event, designed to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Everyone will enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, dachshund races, pet parade, car and motorcycle show, business expo, a restaurant tasting area, and three nights of the annual Labor Day Rodeo. This all day event will keep you, your family, friends and visitors entertained while enjoying the reminiscing of the Old West. Time: 10am - 8pm. Cost: Free. Location: Old Town Lewisville on Main Street (between Cowan and Mill). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (972) 219-3401 or visit www.visitlewisville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Labor Day weekend. August 30, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - South Padre Island: Labor Day Fireworks. South Padre Island lights up the sky with this annual fireworks display. Time: 9:15pm. Location: Bayside between Marlin & Red Snapper Streets. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 956-761-2373. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. August 30-31, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - South Padre Island: Ruff Rider Regatta. Around the Island catamaran race. Register 5-8pm at Louies Backyard. Race Day start at 'Flats' north of Convention Centre. Location: Louies Backyard. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 956-761-2373 or visit www.ruffrider.net. 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 30 - September 1, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Columbus: Colorado River 100 Canoe Marathon. Finish the final leg of a 100 mile marathon canoe race and adventure challenge here in Columbus. Upon completion of the Colorado River 100, paddlers will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have completed one of the most difficult endurance events in Texas. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: 804 Robson Columbus, TX 78934. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-732-8385 or visit www.columbustexas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. August 30 - December 7, 2008 - EXHIBIT - San Antonio: Terrific Treehouses. Through a judged competition, local design teams will create and build treehouses at the Botanical Garden. The exhibit opens with a three-day celebration packed with family activities. The first Saturday and Sunday are Terrific Treehouses Family Day with special activities. Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: free. Location: San Antonio. 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. 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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