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oasis for the soul. On Aug. 10, Texans season, guests can stroll the expansive A Site for gather in Brenham County for the property and cut their own lavender or the Senses farm’s annual Lavender and Wine settle for solitude in the gazebo or by Fest. During the free event, attendees the waterfall on-site. But even if the estled in the heart of wild- can shop local artisan vendors and lavender isn’t in bloom, the scenic flower country, Chappell Hill enjoy live music, lavender cuisine, sights make this a worthy day trip, Lavender Farm is a sprawl- demonstrations, plant sales, a petting topped off with a glass of ice-cold ing 3,000-plant landscape zoo with miniature animals, and more. lemonade—lavender flavored, of course. Nthat offers an aromatic and scenic During the farm’s twice-yearly cutting chappellhilllavender.com/lavender-festival

ON THE COVER STAR-SPANGLED SUMMER No matter your locale, the Lone Star State has a wide variety of celebrations to suit your patriotic fancy. One such soiree takes place in the 4.4-square-mile town of Addison, which has welcomed more than half a million guests to Addison Kaboomtown for more than three decades. On July 3, make your way to one of 180 watch parties, watch the Addison Airport Show, and gaze at one of the top fireworks displays in the nation. Down in Central Texas, Belton’s annual Fourth of July parade celebrates its centennial this year. Held July 3-6, the event features a kickoff barbecue at Yet- tie Polk Park, a festival at Nolan Creek, and a three-day rodeo. The fun continues over in Round Top with a 166-year-old tradition—the oldest Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. Guests enjoy an all-American parade with more than 140 floats, live music, and a barbecue lunch provided by the area’s Rifle Association. addisonkaboomtown.com; rodeobelton.com; roundtop.com

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Free Subscriptions: To order a free one-year subscrip­ tion to the Texas Highways Events Calendar, fill out and mail in the card in this issue or visit texashighways.com/ eventsubscription. Order single copies by calling 877- 252-8150 or online at texashighways.com/freepubs. 1st 8th 4th 21st 10th 24th List Your Event: The best way to send event listings is by using our online submission form at texashighways.com/ LAMPASAS: Atlas Ride Cycle EAST BERNARD: Czech KERRVILLE: Robert Earl FRIONA: Cheeseburger Fes- SAN MARCOS: Bubble Fest WACO: Margarita and Salsa submitevent. Bulk event listings can also be submit- with the 2019 Texas 4000 team Kolache Klobase Festival Keen’s Fourth on the River tival The Cheeseburger Capi- There is plenty of entertainment Festival The 24th annual festival ted via email to [email protected]. All event listings must include a city, exact start and end dates, location on day one of their 70-day jour- Enjoy live music, dancing, arts Enjoy food, vendor booths, fami- tal of Texas hosts its 14th an- for all ages at this free event cel- is one of the larger music events (venue and/or address), public contact information (phone and crafts, raffle prizes, a cake ly fun, river fun, a splashpad, live nual festival that includes a on the Waco calendar featuring ney from Austin to Anchorage, ebrating the final days of sum- number, website, and/or email), and a brief description. bands, a free concert featuring Alaska. More than 700 partici- walk, barbecue, and plenty of competition cookoff for the mer, including a ball pit, bubble local bands and top country fa- All event listings are subject to approval and editing. Robert Earl Keen, and a fire- pants are expected to send off kolaches. 979-335-7907; best cheeseburger—first place dance floor, bubble wands, and vorites. Aside from music, the LISTING DEADLINES works show. the team and to celebrate at the kkfest.com 830-257-8233; wins $1,000. 806-250-3491; bubble blasters—plus the Art event also has the margarita and SPRING (March, April, May): Dec. 1 robertearlkeens4th.com SUMMER (June, July, Aug.): March 1 finish with local barbecue, live friona-chamber.com Squared Arts Market and a farm- salsa contest. All proceeds bene- music, beer, festival activities, fit the scholarship program at the FALL (Sept., Oct., Nov.): June 1 ers market. 512-393-8430; and a presentation by the team. 21st-22nd Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo. WINTER (Dec., Jan., Feb.): Sept. 1 downtownsmtx.com 12th-2nd 737-300-2318; atlasride.org STONEWALL: Peach JAMbo- 25th-27th 254-776-1660; extraco eventscenter.com Editor: Jane Kellogg Murray ree and Rodeo The 58th an- SAN ANTONIO: Balcones CLUTE: Great Texas Mosquito Phone: 512-486-5876 nual celebration of the peach The 26th Festival The 37th annual event 22nd-25th Heights Jazz Festival Contributing Editors: Wes Ferguson, Kimya Kavehkar, 7th-9th crop in Gillespie County in- annual free summer concert se- features a carnival, arts and WICHITA FALLS: Hotter ’N Hell 24th Amanda Ogle, Emily Roberts Stone, Julie Stratton ARANSAS PASS: Shrimporee cludes peach judging, the ries—held for four consecutive crafts, and a mosquito-calling Hundred At one of the oldest Contributing Writer: Mikela Floyd Kinnison The 71st annual festival brings in crowning of the Peach Queen, Friday evenings—features an contest among other competi- MESQUITE: Mesquite Champi- and largest cycling events in Art Director: Ashley Burch more than 60,000 visitors in a a parade, music, a rodeo, and all-female lineup for 2019. This tions. The carnival provides three onship Rodeo Since 1958, the the nation, more than 13,000 Associate Art Director: Chris Linnen single weekend. Events include plenty of freshly picked juicy year’s headlining jazz musicians days of fun for children and adults toughest cowboys around the riders from across the globe Photo Editor: Brandon Jakobeit a parade, shrimp-eating con- peaches. 830-644-2735; include Ragan Whiteside and alike. Live entertainment caps off world have competed with the come to Wichita Falls for four Peter Obering test, men’s and women’s Sexy stonewalltexas.com Lindsey Webster. 210-323- each evening. 979-265-8392; strongest horses, steers, and Digital Strategies Manager: days of challenging and inspir- bulls in the country at this PR- Legs contest, folklórico dancers, 6356; sanantoniocentral.org mosquitofestival.com ADVERTISING SALES INQUIRIES ing activities. 940-322-3223; CA-sanctioned rodeo. 972-285- and a carnival. 361-758-2750; AJR Media Group Phone: 855-468-6257 29th hh100.org 8777; mesquiterodeo.com aransaspass.org/shrimporee 26th-28th Email: [email protected] BANDERA: Riverfest Bring 13th Dates for events listed in this calendar were correct at the your swimsuit and river shoes WEATHERFORD: Parker LONGVIEW: Great Texas Bal- 8th 22nd-25th 24th time of publication and are subject to change. Please con- and join in the fun at this annu- County Peach Festival Cele- loon Race The best competitive FREDERICKSBURG: Gillespie firm dates in advance by calling the number listed or by SAN MARCOS: Texas Water al event on the banks of the brate the Peach Capital of Texas’ pilots in the world compete at AUSTIN: Bat Fest At the 14th contacting the local chamber of commerce. Safari Billed as the “World’s Medina River. Bring your tube 35th annual event with home- this annual race, which earned County Fair and Parade annual event, celebrate the 1.5 Toughest Boat Race,” this 260- to float in one of the cleanest, made peach ice cream, peach Longview the official designa- The 131st annual event includes million Mexican free-tailed bats © Texas Department of Transportation mile long canoe and kayak race clearest rivers in Texas. Activi- cobbler, peach pie, or just plain tion as “The Balloon Capital of agricultural, livestock, and who emerge from under the spans from Spring Lake in San ties include kayak races, exhib- ol’ juicy peaches. A children’s Texas” by the Governor in 1985. home skills displays. Enjoy Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk Marcos to the city of Seadrift its, water games, river rodeo, area has train rides, face painting, See balloon flights daily, bal- horse racing, concerts, dances, with live music, more than 50 on the Texas coastline. Come car show, music, food booths, and bounce houses. More than loon glows at night, live con- a carnival, and midway—all at arts and crafts vendors, food Printed on Recycled Paper cheer the teams on at various arts and crafts, paddle boats, 2,200 cyclists start the day with certs, children’s activities, and the oldest continuously running and drinks, children’s activities, riverside parks. 512-738-6607; and cookoff. 830-796-3045; the Peach Pedal bike ride. 817- vendor booths. 903-237-3281; fair in Texas. 830-997-2359; a bat costume contest, and texaswatersafari.org banderacowboycapital.com 596-3801; peachfestivaltx.com greattexasballoonrace.com gillespiefair.com more. roadwayevents.com

2 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 PHOTOS: Stanley A. Williams, Will Van Overbeek (Balcones Heights, Bat Fest) SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 3 HONEY FESTIVAL Uvalde, TX JUNE PICKS ACROSS THE STATE

POWER TO THE POLLINATORS evered for its honey for more than 100 years, the town of Uvalde at- tracts bee farmers from all over—bringing their hives to benefit from the Huajillo plant of South Texas. On June 14-15, the town premieres a sweet idea that has earned plenty of buzz: the first annual Honey Festival.R The festivities kick off with The Hive Jive, a street dance in the town plaza, and continue with lawn games, a poker run, “bee in your bonnet” hat competition, and more. Kids can enjoy fanfare along with educational aspects featuring a bee education and microscope station set up by Texas A&M AgriLife. The pollinator party culminates when one lucky essay competition winner is crowned Honey Ambassador. uvaldehoneyfestival.com

A Lasting Impression When impressionist Claude Monet embarked on a new painting style during the last decade of his life, he began to produce increasingly bold and abstract works. In an exhibition exploring the years leading up to his death in 1926, Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum presents Monet: The Late Years June 16-Sept. 15. Marked by a period of personal loss, these SEEING STARS and Dolph Lundgren; Bumblebee replica car, years saw Monet dealing with deteri- The Alamo City is pre- Jeremy Renner of Aveng- Optimus Prime replica orating vision and painting his garden paring for superheroes ers fame; and notable truck, and Barricade with varied and broad new techniques. to swarm the Freeman comic book artists. Visit replica police car of The exhibition promises to be a unique Expo Halls and Colise- your favorite famous Transformers fame. um June 14-16, when vehicles at the Cars as For fans looking for an glimpse into one of the art world’s Celebrity Fan Fest Stars exhibition, pre- extra-special experi- greatest painters: Many of these returns to San Antonio sented by H-E-B and ence, VIP packages are works—assembled from major public for its second annual featuring more than 25 available, including an and private collections in Europe, the exclusive seafood lunch comic con-style meetup. famous Hollywood cars United States, and Asia—have never 2019 appearances in- like Ecto-1 from Ghost- and photo opportunity been publicly displayed in the U.S. clude Aquaman’s Jason busters; the Back to the with Aquaman himself. Momoa, Amber Heard, Future DeLorean; and a celebrityfanfest.com kimbellart.org/exhibition/monet

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fireworks. Various locations. 432-837- two stages of entertainment, more than 2326; visitalpinetx.com 120 vendors, a farmers market, and live music. Free air-conditioned shuttle buses PANHANDLE ALPINE: June 29 Fiesta del Barrio PLAINS provide transportation from remote park- PRAIRIES Community celebration and extended Al- & LAKES PINEY pine family reunion includes vendors and ing sites. Aransas Pass Community Park, BIG BEND WOODS COUNTRY HILL 200 E. Johnson Ave. 361-758-2750; COUNTRY live music. Medina Park, 209 S. 10th St. GULF COAST 432-294-2398 aransaspass.org/shrimporee SOUTH TEXAS EL PASO: June 15-Aug. 24 The Dinner BROWNSVILLE: June 8 Ridley Rush PLAINS Detective Murder Mystery Show At This 1-mile run/walk kicks off the Yappo- America’s largest interactive-comedy, Palooza Festival, which is a family-orient- murder-mystery dinner show, you’ll tackle ed festival and fundraiser to benefit the JUNE 2019 a challenging crime while feasting on a bi-national recovery plan for Kemp’s ridley S M T W T F S fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal sea turtles and other sea turtle conserva- 1 is lurking somewhere in the room, and you tion projects. Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ring- may find yourself as a prime suspect be- gold St. 956-546-7187; gpz.org 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 fore you know it. Holiday Inn El Paso BROWNSVILLE: June 8 YappoPalooza 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 West—Sunland Park, 900 Sunland Park Kids Fest and Bands and Brewskis Join in 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Drive. thedinnerdetective.com for these YappoPalooza events that aim to raise funds for the bi-national Kemp’s rid- 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PECOS: Juen 21 Golden Girl of The Old West Revue and Little Miss Cantaloupe ley sea turtle recovery project. The Kids 30 Pageant Local teen girls compete for the Fest immediately follows the Ridley Rush walk/run and includes arts and crafts, edu- Dates for events listed in this calen­dar are title Golden Girl and younger girls compete subject to change. Please confirm dates in for the title of Little Miss Cantaloupe. cational exhibits, and children’s games. advance by calling the number listed or by Pecos High School Auditorium, 1201 S. Park Kids also get a chance to meet the Kemp’s contacting the local chamber of commerce St. 432-445-2406; visitpecos.com ridley project ambassador, Shelldon. or convention and visitors bureau. Bands and Brewskis features beer sam- PECOS: June 26-29 Reeves County plings, shrimp plates, a silent auction, and BIG BEND COUNTRY Sheriff’s Posse Nightly Dance Enjoy four nights of dancing under the stars with live a live music showcase with bands from ALPINE: June 1 Fiesta 1888 A celebration entertainment after the rodeo. Reeves around the Rio Grande Valley area. Gladys of Alpine history, this event highlights County Sheriff’s Posse Barn, 1400 S. Cedar Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold St. 956-546- historic Murphy Street. Enjoy historic St. 432-448-6844 7187; yappopalooza.net photos, storytellers, video interviews PECOS: June 26-29 West of the Pecos BROWNSVILLE: June 21 World Giraffe with Alpine residents, and a tour of his- Rodeo Enjoy four exciting nights of calf Day Celebrate the world’s tallest animal on toric homes alongside a street party fea- roping, bronc riding, barrel racing, and bull the year’s longest day. During World Giraffe turing music, food, and dancing. Historic riding. Reeves County Arena, 1500 S. Cedar Day, the zoo has the Giraffe Landing Feed- Murphy Street, 100 W. Murphy St. 432- St. 432-445-2406; pecosrodeo.com ing Experience open for extended hours 837-0914; visitalpinetx.com with knowledgeable staff and docents PECOS: June 28 Rodeo Hall of Fame In- answering questions about these gentle ALPINE: June 14-16 Alpine Photo Week- Selected inductees and families duction giants. Kids can also participate in fun end The Museum of the Big Bend presents are honored by the Texas Rodeo Hall of activities while learning about giraffe its 2019 summer photography exhibit fea- Fame for achievements in rodeo. Following conservation. Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ring- turing the work of Burton Pritzker. This an- is a barbecue lunch. Windmill Square Pa- gold St. 956-546-7187; gpz.org nual event includes the opening exhibit re- vilion, 100 E. Dot Stafford St. 432-445- ception on Friday followed by a day of 2406; texasrodeohalloffame.com CLUTE: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 28 Planetarium photography talks, demonstrations, and Show The show features a 30-foot dome VAN HORN: June 23 Frontier Days workshops on Saturday, as well as guided equipped with a projector to produce the A Van Horn tradition since 1899, enjoy a photo hikes and walks. Museum of the Big night sky as it appears to the naked eye, day of food, fun, a ranch rodeo, school re- Bend, 400 N. Harrison. 432-837-8143; together with a large variety of high-tech unions, and an outdoor street dance. museumofthebigbend.com equipment to give a close-up feel for Downtown Van Horn, 107 W. Broadway St. things like comets, exploding stars, and ALPINE: June 21-23, 28-30; July 5-7 432-283-2682; vanhorntexas.org “Our Lady of the Tortilla” Theatre of the black holes. Center for the Arts & Sciences, Big Bend presents an outdoor production 400 College Blvd. 979-265-7661; brazos of this goofy 1987 comedy about a Latino GULF COAST portcenter.org or visitbrazosport.com family’s revelations as a pious aunt discov- ARANSAS PASS: June 7-9 Shrimporee CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 31 Bay ers the Virgin Mary in her first batch of tor- The 71st annual festival brings in more than Jammin’ Concert and Cinema Series tillas. Kokernot Outdoor Theatre. 432-837- 60,000 visitors in a single weekend. Every Thursday and Friday evening during 8218; sulross.edu/theatre Events include a parade, shrimp-eating the months of summer, Cole Park Amphi- ALPINE: June 29-July 4 Alpine’s Fourth contest, men’s and women’s Sexy Legs theater turns into a mecca of fun for the of July Celebration The weeks events in- contest, folklórico dancers, mariachis, whole family. On Thursday nights enjoy clude Alpine Cowboys baseball, outdoor belly dancers, the Kidz Korner, face paint- free music in the amphitheater while kid- theatre, a neighborhood block party, annu- ing, a magic show, pony rides, arts and dos play in the park, then on Friday nights al parade, car show, live music, and July 4 crafts, games, and a carnival. There are enjoy a free children’s movie under the

6 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 7 JUNE 2019> Gulf Coast stars. Cole Park, 2600 Ocean Drive. the villain, and throw as much popcorn as The home serves as an example of family Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Drive. Featured works include favorites by pearance on “The Late Show with Stephen 361-826-3460; cctexas.com you like. Harbor Playhouse, 1802 N. Chap- life during the founding of Freeport. Schus- 940-206-8250; avsa.org Prokofiev (featuring guest soloist 2017 Van Colbert,” a headlining set at the global TED arral St., Building No. 2. 361-882-5500; ter Home, 1130 W. Second St. 979-297- Cliburn Piano Competition silver medalist Conference, and an appearance and offi- CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 31 Hatch- HOUSTON: June 1-Aug. 25 “All You Can harborplayhouse.com 0868; visitbrazosport.com Kenneth Broberg), Copland, Rimsky-Kor- cial soundtrack feature for Universal Pic- ling Releases of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Tur- Eat” This solo exhibition by mixed-media sakov, Wagner, Strauss, and Mahler. Uni- tures’ hit comedy “Girls Trip.” Miller Out- tles Every year, thousands of the endan- CORPUS CHRISTI: June 15 Brew HaHa GALVESTON: June 13 “Kinky Boots” artist Justin Favela features larger-than-life gered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are nested Craft Beer Festival Get ready for a belly The winner of every major Best Musical piñatas depicting a visual feast of Tex-Mex versity of Houston Moores Opera House, door Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive. and hatched in Corpus Christi, then re- full of beer and laughter at this second an- award, “Kinky Boots” is based on true cuisine, from “nachos supreme” to “chili UH Main Campus, I-45 at Cullen Blvd., en- 281-373-3386; milleroutdoortheatre.com leased into the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a once- nual festival that combines craft brews and events. This hit production tells the story con carne.” This site-specific installation, trance No. 16. 713-743-3313; tmf.uh.edu HOUSTON: June 27-July 28 “Josephine in-a-lifetime experience to watch the baby comedy. Sample various beers, ciders, and of two people with nothing in common—or which is both playful and challenging, is in- HOUSTON: June 2 Bayou City Jazz Se- Tonight” This is the musical biography of sea turtles make their way into the ocean meads from a wide range of breweries be- so they think. This unexpected pair learns tended to generate conversation about ries— Eric Darius and Jeff Lorber in Con- showbiz legend Josephine Baker. “Josephine for the first time. Padre Island National tween the multiple comedy shows happen- to embrace their differences and creates a popular culture, the politics of food, and the cert Saxophonist, composer, and producer Tonight” draws on the early life of the inter- Seashore, 20420 Park Road 22. 361-949- ing. Craft beer enthusiasts can talk with line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world Latino experience in the U.S. Houston Cen- Eric Darius likes to play by his own rules. nationally known singer, actress, and night- 8068; nps.gov/pais brewmasters on the process of achieving has ever seen. But in the end, their most ter for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main St. Considered by his peers one of the most club sensation who wowed audiences in the perfect taste for a brew. American Bank sensational achievement is their friend- 713-529-4848; visithoustontexas.com exciting musicians on the contemporary America and Europe in the first quarter of CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 18 Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-826- ship. The Grand 1894 Opera House, jazz scene, Darius packs a punch on stage. the 20th century, and reveals the relation- Kent Ullberg: Celebrating the Wild HOUSTON: June 1-29 Immanuel and 4700; americanbankcenter.com 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894 or Known for his smooth style and weaving ship of the young Josephine and her laun- and Wonderful The newest featured ex- Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival 409-765-1894; thegrand.com together elements of funk, R&B, rock, and dress mother who steers her toward suc- hibit showcases works from Corpus Chris- Classical music’s rising stars from premier electric jazz, keyboardist Jeff Lorber cess and then guides her to remember her ti’s own Kent Ullberg, one of the world’s GALVESTON: June 28-29 Jeanne Robert- music schools and conservatories from helped pioneer the post-fusion sound of roots. The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main St. most distinguished wildlife artists. Ullberg son, Humorist At 75 years young, Jeanne around the world alight to study and per- contemporary jazz. Born in Philadelphia, 713-520-0055; ensemblehouston.com is best known for iconic public sculptures, Robertson continues to charm audiences form major classical works for the 30th Lorber is electric. Together, these two cre- and the museum is filled with over 50 with her humorous observations about life anniversary season of this festival. The LAKE JACKSON: June 1 Abner Jackson ate an electrifying show of smooth jazz. sculptures depicting detailed fish, sea around her. This former Miss North Caroli- one-month international music residency Plantation Site Tour Visit the historic ar- Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave. mammals, turtles, native birds, and majes- na, standing tall at six-foot-two, has a vi- features performances by gifted student cheological site of Major Abner Jackson, FOLLOW 832-487-7000; visithoustontexas.com tic land animals. The world of Kent Ullberg vacious personality, heart, and sense of musicians and distinguished conductors the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. is brought to museum goers through inter- US ON humor. Her witty depiction of everyday sit- and faculty artists in more than 30 perfor- HOUSTON: June 19 A Gulf Coast June- Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the active technology. Art Museum of South INSTAGRAM uations never fails to have audiences of all mances, including the Cynthia Woods teenth This blues and creole festival fea- site was destroyed by the same hurricane Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-825- ages rolling with laughter. Be prepared for Mitchell Young Artist concerto competition. tures a performance by The Soul Rebels, that devastated Galveston. Discover the 3500; artmuseumofsouthtexas.org When you’re out and about her stories, including “Don’t Bungee Jump Select Saturdays kick off with pre-concert who are riding high after receiving national sugar-making process of the 1840s and at various events across the Naked” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Gro- musical performances by members of Vir- attention with a performance on NPR’s how convict labor replaced slave labor WWE Live CORPUS CHRISTI: June 3 cery Store.” The Grand 1894 Opera House, tuosi of Houston and pre-concert lectures. Tiny Desk series, a debut late night TV ap- during the 1870s. Abner Jackson Plantation Watch your favorite WWE superstars go state this summer, post your photos on Instagram so we 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-8194 or head to head. Experience a night of action, 409-765-1894; thegrand.com drama, and athleticism as you cheer, or can join in on the fun. boo, your favorite wrestlers. American Tag @TexasHighways and HARLINGEN: June 15 Concert in the Park Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361- include #TrueTexas in your featuring The Spazmatics Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the park for 826-4700; americanbankcenter.com caption for a chance a free concert. There is live music and CORPUS CHRISTI: June 8-Aug. 2 First to be featured. food vendors on-site. McKelvey Park, Friday ArtWalk Watch downtown Corpus 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip. 956-622-5053; Christi come to life every first Friday of the visitharlingentexas.com month. Find artists, live music, and all things creative. Shop for local arts and HOUSTON: April 24-June 16 “Murder for crafts, see art exhibits in galleries, and Two” The hit show that is selling out across the country is now coming to enjoy mouthwatering food and drinks as EAST BERNARD: June 8 Czech Kolache Houston. Everyone is a suspect in Murder you pop in and out of the many restaurants Klobase Festival Festivalgoers enjoy live for Two, a hilarious murder mystery with a and local bars. Artesian Park, 524 Twigg St. music, dancing, arts and crafts, raffle priz- twist. One actor plays the investigator, the 361-882-2363; marinaarts.com es, a cake walk, and plenty of kolaches. A barbecue plate lunch is available with other plays all 13 suspects, and both play CORPUS CHRISTI: June 13 Jeff Dunham: chicken, sausage, sauerkraut, and trim- the piano throughout. A zany blend of Passively Aggressive Tour Enjoy a night of mings, and hamburgers are available in the classic musical comedy and madcap endless laughs with ventriloquist Jeff Dun- mystery, this whodunit is a highly theatri- evening. This event has free parking. Riv- ham, a global comedy superstar and one of cal duet loaded with killer laughs. Stages erside Hall, 14643 Buls Road. 979-335- the world’s most inventive entertainers due Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. 7907; kkfest.com to his use of puppet characters incorporat- 713-527-0123; stagestheatre.com ed into his comedy shows. American Bank FREEPORT: June 9 Freeport Market HOUSTON: May 31-June 1 National Afri- Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-826- Square Local vendors showcase home- can Violet Show A spectacular showcase 4700; americanbankcenter.com made goods and farm fresh items. Down- and judged show of African violets and town Freeport, 311 E. Park Ave. 979-233- CORPUS CHRISTI: June 14-July 7 The others in the Gesneriad family of plants. 0066; freeport.tx.us or visitbrazosport.com Summer Melodrama Get your popcorn See an exquisite display of hundreds of in- ready and gear up for a hilarious, old-fash- FREEPORT: June 22 Schuster Home credible indoor plants that have been ioned summer melodrama. Take part in the Open House Built by the Schuster family in judged by accredited judges. Winners and long standing tradition at this Corpus 1917, the same year the city of Freeport awards are displayed. Visit the salesroom Christi theater with the whole family. Don’t was incorporated, this home was a special and shop for unusual and unique plants not miss your chance to cheer the hero, boo place for family gatherings and holidays. found in most garden centers. Houston

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Site, FM 2004 near SH 332. 979-297-1570; and ending in front of the Port Isabel Event Live music and food truck on-site. Down- event for all ages. Explore NEO’s interactive ljhistory.org or visitbrazosport.com & Cultural Center. An awards ceremony fol- town Rockport, Austin Street. 361-729- campsite with tents, games, friendly com- petitions, and a lawn fishing tournament. LAKE JACKSON: June 7 Shotgun Road in lows the race. Schlitterbahn Waterpark & 5519; rockportartcenter.com Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive. Concert Bring lawn chairs and refresh- Beach Resort, 100 Padre Blvd. 956-761- ROCKPORT: June 22-23 TSA Rockin 281-276-6000; sugarlandtownsquare.com ments for a free outdoor concert. Lake 3000; sopadre.com Rockport Youth Sailing Regatta Rock- Jackson Civic Center Plaza, 333 SH 332. RICHMOND: June 1 Traditional Black- port Yacht Club brings its fourth TSA-sanc- TOMBALL: June 1 Narrated Glass Blow- 979-415-2600; lakejackson-tx.gov or smithing Skills II—Workshop This 7-hour tioned youth sailing Regatta to Rockport. ing Demonstration Houston’s only visitbrazosport.com continuation course helps participants Approximately 90 boats are expected to open-access studio allows visitors to watch the pros blow glass. Free, narrated LAKE JACKSON: June 14 Checkered Past progress further in blacksmithing skills and participate. Rockport Yacht Club. 361-272- Bring lawn chairs and refreshments for a practice. Topics include forge use and care, 9644; rockportyachtclub.org demos are held on the first Saturday of heat treating, annealing, quenching, nor- every month (except August). Check the free outdoor concert. Lake Jackson Civic ROCKPORT-FULTON: June 15 Rockport- malization, and tempering. Students make a website before heading out, as demon- Center Plaza, 333 SH 332. 979-415-2600; Fulton Market Days More than 100 ven- strations typically start at 3 p.m. There is lakejackson-tx.gov or visitbrazosport.com project to take home. This class is open only dors and live music add extra fun the third also a showroom and gallery for gift-shop- to participants who have attended the initial weekend of the month. The pet-friendly LAKE JACKSON: June 15 Bird Banding ping. Three Dimensional Visions—Glass skills class or have forging experience. market offers more than a dozen food Volunteers collect baseline data on bird Blowing Houston, 17442 FM 2920. 281- George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 trucks and food vendors, with seating in the populations at the sanctuary. The banding Road. 281-343-0218; georgeranch.org 734-0366; threedimensionalvisions.com station is an excellent opportunity to see shade. Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor, birds up close and to learn all the birds of RICHMOND: June 8 Kickoff to Juneteenth 100 Seabreeze. 361-463-0125 VICTORIA: May 24-July 14 Kathleen El- In Galveston on June 19th, 1865, Union Gen- liott Exhibit This exhibit features the glass the Brazosport area. Gulf Coast Bird Ob- SEABROOK: June 19-23 Texas Outlaw eral Gordon Granger declared, “The people sculpture work of Kathleen Elliott, where servatory, 299 W. SH 332. 979-480-0999; Challenge This is the biggest performance of Texas are informed that, in accordance botanical forms are used to create surreal gcbo.org or visitbrazosport.com boating event in Texas with five days and with a proclamation from the Executive of representations of nature. The Nave Muse- nights of Texas-style parties. Endeavour LAKE JACKSON: June 16 Pool Daze of the United States, all slaves are free.” Join um, 306 W. Commercial St. 361-575-8228; Marina, 3101 NASA Road 1. 281-702-8744; Fun Enjoy outdoor pool games with free ad- the George Ranch 154 years later to kick off navemuseum.com mission. Lake Jackson Outdoor Pool, 300 texasoutlawchallenge.com the celebration for this historic event with a VICTORIA: June 1-8 Victoria Bach Festi- Magnolia. 979-297-4533; lakejackson-tx.gov Dargel a re-enactment and barbecue lunch. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: June 7-8 val Enjoy classical music performances at or visitbrazosport.com George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Boat Owners Tournament The slot redfish the 44th annual event. Various locations. LAKE JACKSON: June 21 Hysterimania— Road. 281-343-0218; georgeranch.org with the most spots wins. In case of a tie, 361-570-5788; victoriabachfestival.org the earliest fish weighed in will be the win- Def Leppard Tribute and More RICHMOND: June 15 Blacksmithing Sam- ner. The day will offer several surprise side Bring lawn chairs and refreshments for a pler Class This introductory class covers tournaments that will be announced at the HILL COUNTRY free outdoor concert. Lake Jackson Civic fire-building and maintenance, shop safety, event. This family-friendly event also has Center Plaza, 333 SH 332. 979-415-2600; tools and equipment, and hammer control. AUSTIN: Jan. 26-July 14 “Kambui Olu- kids and junior divisions to help the next lakejackson-tx.gov or visitbrazosport.com Students get hands-on experience while jimi: Zulu Time” Following its last show- generation get hooked on fishing. South working on a small project to take home. case at the University at Buffalo Art Galler- LAKE JACKSON: June 28 The Slags in Padre Island Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Bring lawn chairs and refresh- George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 ies, this new solo exhibition by Brooklyn Concert Blvd. 956-761-3000; sopadre.com ments for a free outdoor concert. Lake Road. 281-343-0218; georgeranch.org Native Kambui Olujimi is on view in the SUGAR LAND: June 6 Derek Hough Live Contemporary Project gallery. The title Jackson Civic Center Plaza, 333 SH 332. RICHMOND: June 15 Father’s Day Fron- This live dance show is the first-ever solo comes from “Zulu Time,” a short-hand 979-415-2600; lakejackson-tx.gov or tier Survival Class Help Dad discover his tour for the Emmy Award-winning per- term for the world’s standardized mode of visitbrazosport.com inner pioneer. Learn the necessary skills former. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar tracking time, also known as “Coordinated for living on the Texas prairie and help fire PORT ARTHUR: June 1-2 Garden Fest Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; Universal Time” (UTC). Through compelling A family- and photo-friendly celebration, off the cannon. George Ranch Historical smartfinancialcentre.net two-dimensional and sculptural work, the this event has colorful blooms, towering Park, 10215 FM 762 Road. 281-343-0218; artist invites visitors to consider this em- bamboo, lotus blossoms, and citrus plants georgeranch.org SUGAR LAND: June 8 Sugar Land Heri- pirical system of reference and the invisi- that are all part of the landscape. Koi tage Hike This historic walking tour takes RICHMOND: June 19 Juneteenth at the ble hierarchies that impact our daily lives. ponds and Buddha statues dot the attendees back to the time when Sugar Ranch Celebrate Juneteenth and the en- Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. MLK Blvd. grounds. Vendors and cultural programs Land was a company town, with virtually during African American contribution to 512-471-5482; blantonmuseum.org ‘60s: musically, culturally, and politically. all enterprises managed by the Imperial AUSTIN: June 3-Aug. 2 Professional Art are part of the festival. Buu Mon Buddhist the George family legacy. Learn about the Art stu- Sugar Company or its affiliate, Sugarland AUSTIN: Through Jan. 26, 2020 “Mo- LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St. Academy Teen Summer Camps Temple, 2701 Procter St. 409-982-9319; African American families—both pre- and dio Atelier Dojo offers a rigorous training to Industries. Sugar Land Heritage Museum & town: The Sound of Young America” This 512-721-0200; lbjlibrary.org buumon.org post-slavery—who helped shape the young, dedicated artists between 13-18 Visitor Center, 198 Kempner St., Building B, exhibit celebrates the 60th anniversary of George Ranch Historical Park. Observe a AUSTIN: June 1-2 Pond Tour Trek around PORT ARTHUR: June 19 Juneteenth the birth of Motown Records. The exhibit years old. The Summer Teen Intensive re-enactment of Union General Gordon second floor. 281-275-2045; slheritage.org town on this self-guided tour of ponds and Observations around this date in Port Ar- traces the evolution of the label, focusing Classes are designed to offer a sampling of Granger’s speech, and hear the reactions SUGAR LAND: June 14-16, 21-23 “Spring gardens. Visitors go to Austin Pond Society thur have included a sunrise service, pag- on its major artists and musical achieve- the Dojo’s yearly courses in drawing and oil of the men and women who lived through The winner of eight Tony member’s private home gardens and eant, parade, and cultural programs in the Awakening” ments, and explores how the sound of Mo- painting, specifically tailored to teens. Stu- Awards including Best Musical, this rock ponds to see beautiful landscapes with park. Barbara Jacket Park, 444 Fourth St. this difficult time. George Ranch Historical town continues to influence some of pop dents should come prepared to learn, musical explores the journey from adoles- ponds, fish, plants, and fountains. One 409-332-1709 Park, 10215 FM 762 Road. 281-343-0218; music’s most important artists today. With grow, and have fun. Classes include figure, georgeranch.org cence to adulthood with a poignancy and home has a pirate ship and a hedge maze. cast, and still-life drawing; still-life paint- PORT ISABEL/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: support from the Motown Museum in De- passion that is illuminating and unforgetta- ing; and self-portrait drawing. Atelier Dojo, June 1 Longest Causeway Run Follow a ROCKPORT: June 8 Art Center Market troit, and personal artifacts from some of Another has a piano with plants in it. After ble. Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview 916 Springdale Road, Building 2, Suite 6.2 mile (10K) course starting at Schlitter- Second Saturday Member artists exhibit the music’s biggest recording artists, Mo- purchasing tickets online, you’re given a bahn Beach Waterpark on South Padre Is- and sell their unique and one-of-a-kind Drive. 713-302-5329; inspirationstage.com town: The Sound of Young America is the map with addresses to drive to the homes 106B. 281-793-4209; atelierdojo.com land, continuing on to the Queen Isabella fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, SUGAR LAND: June 29 Summer Family first major museum exhibition to embrace yourself. Multiple locations. 512-762-7647; AUSTIN: June 7-9 Austin Terror Fest Causeway and over the Laguna Madre Bay, wood carving, yard art, fiber art, and more. “Camp Out” Enjoy a fun, family-friendly all facets of the biggest sound in soul in the austinpondsociety.org This annual celebration of underground

10 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 11 JUNE 2019> Hill Country and independent heavy metal music and join in the fun as the Bandera Business As- the Plaza, to hear the oom-pah-pah of Center, 140 City Park Road. 830-249-4616; rock culture takes place this year across a sociation holds its annual event on the their favorite tunes, and watch the kids do visitboerne.org three-day weekend. Each night of the fes- banks of the Medina River. Bring your tube the chicken dance. Bring lawn chairs, blan- BOERNE: June 22 Concert in the Cave tival takes over several popular music ven- for the opportunity of floating in one of the kets, and picnics. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. Enjoy an eclectic mixture of uplifting, con- ues downtown—Empire Control Room and cleanest, clearest rivers in Texas. Activities 830-248-1635; visitboerne.org temporary acoustic songs, ancient instru- JUST A UPCOMING EVENTS include kayak races, exhibits, water Garage, and Barracuda—to offer attendees BOERNE: June 8-9 Boerne Market Days mentation, improvisation, and contempla- IN BLANCO! games, river rodeo, car show, music, food performances from some of the most Hundreds of festive booths display every- tion celebrating the Summer Solstice. Cave booths, arts and crafts, paddle boats, and in-demand heavy metal and rock acts thing from collectibles and remembrances Without A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road. cookoff. Children 12 and under and active from across the globe, including several of the past to modern innovations that will 830-537-4212; visitboerne.org Market Days military are free. Bandera City Park, EVERY 3rd SAT. that have never performed in Texas before. bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll 1102 Maple St. 830-796-3045; BOERNE: June 22 Hot Rod Night With live Various locations. austintexas.org past. Boerne Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. HILL banderacowboycapital.com music and classic cars, this event is remi- BANDERA: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Bandera 210-844-8193; visitboerne.org niscent of old-fashioned Americana street Special Activities Experience BOERNE: June 1 Boerne Family Fish Cattle Company Gunfighters BOERNE: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Farmers parties—a gathering place for old and new every weekend AT THE gunfight re-enactments at noon and 2 p.m. The first Saturday in June is fish without a Blanco State Park Market at The Cibolo Shop fresh local friends. The Lonestar Pickerz perform COUNTRY license day in the state of Texas—therefore Bandera Visitors Center, 126 SH 16 S. 830- produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, classic country. Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. adults fishing in this tournament are not 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com jellies, local honey, and Texas Hill Country 830-331-8799; visitboerne.org required to carry a fishing license to par- D R I VE AWAy arts and crafts. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. BANDERA: June 1 Bandera Market Days ticipate. Boerne City Lake Park, 1 City Lake BOERNE: June 22 Moondance Concert Shop arts and crafts vendors in downtown 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org Road. 830-248-1635; visitboerne.org Series Bring drinks, chairs, and a picnic for Bandera. Bandera County Courthouse BOERNE: June 8 Kuhlmann-King Muse- a concert beneath the Texas stars. Cibolo Lawn, 500 Main St. 830-796-3045; um Tour Located behind Boerne City Hall, Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. 830- banderacowboycapital.com the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public 249-4616; visitboerne.org BANDERA: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Cowboys the opportunity to step back in time to see BOERNE: June 30 Independence Day Bo- on Main Every Saturday expect to see and what a historic Boerne home looked like erne Concert Band Concert Celebrate the jun interact with a sample of the Old West “way back when.” Open every Second Sat- Fourth of July with lots of patriotic music lavender cowboy lifestyle on Main Street. 830-796- urday of each month. Kuhlmann-King performed by the Boerne Concert Band. 7-9 festival 3045; banderacowboycapital.com House, 402 E. Blanco Road. 830-331-1033; Concert goers should bring lawn chairs, BANDERA: June 1 The Old Timers Trading visitboerne.org blankets, and picnics. Main Plaza, 100 N. VISITBLANCOTEXAS.com Post Meet local artists and artisans. The BOERNE: June 8 Second Saturday Art Main. 830-248-1635; visitboerne.org Old Timer, 14178 SH 16 N. 830-796-3045; BEFORE Beat Boerne shops and art galleries are BULVERDE: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturday banderacowboycapital.com YOU GO teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine Night Rodeo This rodeo features all types BANDERA: June 4 Cowboy Capital Opry art experience. Take a walk on the art side of Texas entertainment, from live music See some Grand Ole Opry-style entertain- Planning a trip? every second Saturday of the month. Hill and dancing to mechanical bulls, mutton’ ment, hosted by Gerry and Harriet Payne, Find real-time Country Mile, 100 N. Main. 210-954-6659; bustin, and calf scrambles. Enjoy beer, and enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Sil- highway conditions and visitboerne.org wine, and soft drinks coupled with barbe- cue, tacos, steak, burgers, and more. Tejas ver Sage Community Center, 803 Buck Creek. weather feeds online BOERNE: June 14-16 Berges Fest Every Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road. 830-980- 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com at Father’s Day weekend, this hometown cel- drivetexas.org 2226; tejasrodeo.com BANDERA: June 7, 14, 21, 28 Bandera or by calling ebration brings live music and old-fash- Summer Rodeo Friday night summer 800-452-9292. ioned contests of skill and luck. The cele- CASTROVILLE: June 9 Artisans, rodeo events include bull riding, mini bulls, bration started in 1967 as an ice cream Antiques, and Edibles Market Days Shop a selection of arts and crafts, unique team roping, tie-down roping, No. 10 rop- social and music festival celebrating the foods, and goods from local growers. ing, open roping, break-away roping, open area’s German heritage. Friday evening Houston Square, 1306 Angelo St. 830-538- barrels, junior barrels, and, of course, mut- features the Miss Berges Fest Scholarship pageant, and Saturday has a parade, carni- 3142; castroville.com/events-festivals ton bustin’. Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, With live BOERNE: June 1 Hot Rod Night val, and family-friendly games such as 2886 SH 16 N. 830-796-3045; music and classic cars, this event is remi- COMFORT: June 11 Music in the Park dachshund races, wheelbarrow races, wa- banderacowboycapital.com niscent of old-fashioned Americana street Held the second Tuesday of May through termelon eating, washer pitching, sack October, these free concerts also include BANDERA: June 20 Third Thursday Cow- parties—a gathering place for old and new races, a horseshoe tournament, and a free drinks provided by Gaddis Methodist boy Camp Pickers who play Cowboy, friends. The C-Rock Band performs music stein-hold contest. There are also mer- Church, the co-sponsor of the event with Texas, or Western swing music are wel- of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. Soda Pops, 103 chants, food vendors, and arts and crafts. the Chamber of Commerce. Bring a lawn come to sit in. Public welcome. Bandera N. Main. 830-331-8799; visitboerne.org Herff Park, 1307 River Road. 210-325- chair, enjoy the music, and dance too. Beverage Barn RV Park, 1407 SH 16 N. 830- BOERNE: June 2 Texas Two Step—2-Ring 5804; bergesfest.com Comfort City Park, SH 27 and Broadway. 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Miniature Dairy Goat Show The public 830-995-3813 is welcome and encouraged to watch this 2 BOERNE: June 20 Thirst For Nature BANDERA: June 23 Frontier Times Jam- Every third Thursday of the month, the Ci- Ring MDGA-sanctioned show. Kendall EARLY: June 7-9 Central Texas Cowboy boree On the fourth Sunday of every bolo Nature Center hosts a specially County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road. visit- Gathering This three-day event of Western month, the Frontier Times Museum of- themed event where visitors can learn boerne.org or hillcountryminimilkers.org music features performers from the Interna- fers live music, storytelling, and more about the different plant and wildlife of tional Western Music Association along with free fun for all ages. Frontier Times BOERNE: June 4, 18 Abendkonzert The Boerne and the Hill Country’s surrounding cowboy poetry, a storytelling contest, mer- Museum, 510 13th St. 830-796-3045; Boerne Village Band is the longest contin- areas. Sip on an adult beverage made to chandise and food vendors, Western re-en- banderacowboycapital.com uously playing German band in the world match the theme for that month for those actment skits, and kid’s activities like stick BANDERA: June 29 Bandera Riverfest outside of Germany. Concert regulars who are of age, or choose the non-alco- horse barrel racing, pony rides, barrel train Bring your swimsuit and river shoes and come early to grab their favorite spot at holic version for the kids. Cibolo Nature rides, and face painting. Stagecoach Station

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Venue, 400 Old Comanche Road. 325-200- holding court in Gruene Hall every Tuesday HUTTO: June 22 Sunset Block Party gories in this popular annual show. Kerr Singing Wind Park, 2112-2116 Singing Wind engaging communities in the fight against 8198; stagecoachstationvenues.com evening—now in its 24th year. If you hav- Bash This free, family-friendly event in- Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. Drive. 830-257-7300; kerrrvilletx.gov cancer. More than 700 participants are en’t caught Two Ton fever yet, grab your cludes live music, food trucks, kids and 830-895-2911; kacckerrville.com expected to be there to send off the team FREDERICKSBURG: May 31-June 1 KERRVILLE: June 21 Summer Concerts in dancing shoes and get ready. The band family activities, and arts and craft ven- The Gatlin Brothers in Concert KERRVILLE: June 2 Painting with Piz- the Park Enjoy some summer jams at this and to celebrate at the finish with deli- dors. Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak St. 512- This Grammy Award-winning trio have takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Come early for zazz Enjoy a glass of wine and chocolate free event. Bring your lawn chairs. Louise cious, local barbecue, live music, beer, 759-4003; facebook.com/downtownhutto dazzled audiences for more than 60 years swing dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. treats while creating a personalized Hays Park, 202 Thompson. 830-257-7300; festival activities, and a presentation by with a lifetime of noteworthy achieve- Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-629- INGRAM: June 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 “Mad- wine glass. Kerrville Hills Winery, 3600 kerrvilletx.gov the Texas 4000 team. Non-cyclists are ments in their storybook career. Rockbox 5077; gruenehall.com agascar: A Musical Adventure” Based on Fredericksburg Road. 830-895-4233; welcome to purchase a food pass that KERRVILLE: June 22 Cody’s Memorial Theater, 109 N. Llano. 830-997-7625; the DreamWorks animated motion picture, kerrvillehillswinery.com includes lunch, beverages, and the GRUENE: June 7, 14, 21, 28 Friday After- Car Show The third annual event includes rockboxtheater.com this musical follows your favorite crack-a- finish-line activities. Hanna Springs noon Club at Gruene Hall A Gruene Hall KERRVILLE: June 7-8 Shakespeare in a car show, barbecue lunch plates, a silent lackin’ friends as they escape from their Sculpture Garden, 501 E. North Ave. FREDERICKSBURG: June 1 Masonic Open tradition, now in its 21st year, where hip- the Park Bring a chair, blanket, and food, auction, door prizes, a kids zone, and home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and 737-300-2318; atlasride.org Car Show The 15th annual event benefits sters, oldsters, suits, locals, and drifters and watch a free play under the stars: music. Kerr County Hill Country Youth find themselves on an unexpected journey various charitable activities, and features mix it up to start their weekend rite (pun Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Wind- LLANO: June 7-8 Open Pro Rodeo This to the madcap world of King Julien’s Mada- Event Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-459-2639 classic cars, live music, food, vendors, and intended). This quintessential Friday happy sor.” Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson year marks the 84th annual event, a full gascar. Hill Country Arts Foundation The KYLE: June 8 Market Days Enjoy local more. Marktplatz, 126 W. Main St. 830- hour celebrates the warmer weather with Drive. 830-896-9393; playhouse2000.com weekend of bronc bustin’, bull riding, bar- vendors, live music, and family fun under great beer prices, prize giveaways, and the Point Outdoor Theatre, 120 Point Theatre rel racing, mutton bustin’, and calf scram- 992-3333; fredericksburgmasons.com/ National Get Out- best in Texas tunes broadcast live by KNBT Road. 830-367-5121; hcaf.com KERRVILLE: June 8 the shade of the oak trees. City Square carshow.html doors Day Enjoy this annual free event ble. John L. Kuykendall Arena and Events 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels. There’s even Park, 101 S. Burleson St. 512-262-3939; JOHNSON CITY: June 22-23 Market Days meant to encourage healthy, active, out- Center, 2200 W. RR 152. 325-247-5354 FREDERICKSBURG: June 7 First Friday a very special guest interview each week. Local artisans sell handmade items, jewel- cityofkyle.com/recreation Art Walk Fredericksburg Tour fine art door fun. Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson LLANO: June 7-8 Volunteer Fire Depart- Past guests include Ray Benson, Steve ry, and plants. Food trucks are on-site. City LAMPASAS: June 1 2019 Atlas Ride galleries offering special exhibits, demon- Drive. 830-257-7300; kerrvilletx.gov ment Barbecue Cookoff This is a fund- Earle, Delbert McClinton, Radney Foster, Park, US 290 at Avenue G. 830-868-7684; This celebratory cycling event kicks off strations, refreshments, and extended raiser for the Llano Volunteer Fire Depart- Hayes Carll, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. lbjcountry.com KERRVILLE: June 14-30 “Women in the summer with the opportunity for viewing hours the first Friday of every Jeopardy!” “Thelma and Louise” meets ment. This year includes a $10,000 payout Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-606- All gal- friends, family, and community members month. Various locations. 830-997-6523 JOHNSON CITY: June 30 Art Walk “The First Wives Club” in this modern to make it worthwhile for the cookers and 1281; gruenehall.com leries are open for new exhibits and are to ride with the 2019 Texas 4000 Team on FREDERICKSBURG: June 7-8 Thomas comedy. Playhouse 2000 VK Garage The- their support. Robinson Park, 123 Robinson GRUENE: June 9 Gospel Brunch with a serving adult beverages and snacks. North day one of their 70-day journey from Aus- Michael Riley Music Festival The 12th an- ater, 305 Washington St. 830-896-9393; Park Drive. 325-248-3408; facebook.com/ Texas Twist in Gruene Hall In the tradition Nugent and Main streets. 830-868-7684; tin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. There are nual music festival features Texas Country playhouse2000.com llanovfdannualbbqcookoff of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, johnsoncitytexas.info 25- and 50-mile ride options through the music artists hosted by Thomas Michael enjoy awe-inspiring gospel music coupled KERRVILLE: June 15 Kerrville Skate- hill country with beautiful views and wild- LLANO: Aug. 14-15 Summer Powwow Riley. Activities include camping, campfire KERRVILLE: May 4-June 29 American with a mouth-watering buffet, catered by board Competition Entrants have 3 min- life. This event raises money and aware- The Texas Indian Hobbyist Association pickin’, and chicken bingo. Luckenbach Plains Artists Signature Show See art- Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar. Gruene utes to perform their best skating skills. ness for cultivating student leaders and hosts the 63rd annual powwow with the Texas, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop. work from American Plains artists. Muse- Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-629-5077; 830-997-3224; luckenbachtexas.com um of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway. gruenehall.com 830-896-2553; museumofwesternart.com FREDERICKSBURG: June 14-16, 21-23, GRUENE: June 15-16 Old Gruene Market 28-30 “The Sound of Music” Fredericks- KERRVILLE: May 23-June 6 Kerrville Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely burg Theater Company presents Rodgers Folk Festival The 48th annual event offers crafted items and packaged Texas foods. and Hammerstein’s 1959 hit stage musical, 18 days and nights of songwriters with na- Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. which tells the inspiring true story of the tional and international acclaim. Quiet Val- 830-629-5077; gruenemarketdays.com von Trapp Family Singers and their escape ley Ranch, 3876 Medina Highway. 830- from Austria during the rise of Nazism. GRUENE: June 20 Come and Taste It— 257-3600; kerrvillefolkfestival.org Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 S. US 87. Meet Texas’ Best Winemakers Sample KERRVILLE: June 1 Hill Country Swap 830-997-3588; fredericksburgtheater.org Texas’ best wines and craft brews on the Meet This shopping experience is a giant third Thursday of each month throughout community garage sale, flea market, and FREDERICKSBURG: June 14-16 Freder- the year (except January). A featured trade days all-in-one. Buy or sell new, icksburg Trade Days Shop more than 400 used, antiques, collectibles, arts and vendors or relax in the biergarten while winemaker showcases three of their new- crafts, knives, books, furniture, tools, listening to live music. 355 Sunday Farms est releases, top-selling, or hardest-to- clothing, kitchen and household items, and Lane. 830-990-4900; fbgtradedays.com find wines, alongside a craft brew hand- picked by The Grapevine staff. The much more. Concessions are on-site and FREDERICKSBURG: June 14 The Mar- complimentary tastings are held on the lots of free parking is availalbe. Pets on a shall Tucker Band in Concert Listen to the patio and garden of this popular tasting leash are welcome. Kerr County Hill Coun- gold and platinum album music of this iconic room. Samples of food that are offered for try Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27. 830- classic rock and country band—pleasing au- sale are provided, and each event fea- 459-6198; kerrmarketdays.org diences for more than 40 years. The Back- tures live music and three prize give- KERRVILLE: June 1 Kerr County Market yard Amphitheater, 2254 S. US 87. 830-644- aways. The Grapevine, 1612 Hunter Road. Days Shop in an indoor marketplace for 2252; thebackyardamphitheater.com 830-629-5077; grapevineingruene.com vendors of original handcrafted goods, FREDERICKSBURG: June 23 PCAA Con- GRUENE: June 23 Frank Schlather Day artwork, and home-grown plants and cert in the Park Bring your chairs, eats, in Gruene Also known as Frank’s Tranquil- produce. Pets on a leash are welcome. and drinks to this free Sunday evening izer Hour, this event commemorates the Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event concert. Marktplatz, 126 W. Main St. 830- legendary former “mayor” of Gruene with Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-895-7524; 997-8515; fredericksburgfestivals.com special offers at Gruene Hall, including 50- kerrmarketdays.org GRUENE: June 4, 11, 18, 25 Two Ton Tues- cent beers from noon to 2 p.m. Gruene KERRVILLE: June 1-July 6 Southwest days It wouldn’t be summertime without Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-629-5077; Gourd Fine Art Show The nations finest popular rockabilly band Two Tons of Steel gruenehall.com gourd artists compete in a variety of cate-

14 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 15 JUNE 2019> Hill Country intention to promote an active participa- garnered attention playing clubs in the re- Hungry in an effort to support its mission WIMBERLEY: May 31-June 30 Into the WIMBERLEY: June 20-Dec. 19 Susanna’s with quilt displays, a concession stand, a tion in Native American Indian crafts, pre- gion. Their critically-acclaimed freshman to end child hunger in America. Old Settlers Woods As the result of the curse of a Kitchen Coffee House Concert Series scavenger hunt, and a Quilts of Valor serve the customs and culture of the Na- album, “On the Rocks,” features 13 tracks Park, 1371 Harrell Parkway. 619-312-1212; once-beautiful witch, a baker and his wife Every third Thursday, talented and well- booth. A quilt is raffled off with proceeds tive Americans Indians, promote an with songwriting credits from each mem- fitfoodierun.com/austin-texas are childless. Three days before the rise of known musicians perform in an intimate benefiting Cancer Service Network. understanding of Native American Indian ber alongside hitmakers Shane McAnally SAN MARCOS: June 4-July 30 Movies in a blue moon, they venture into the forest to venue. Texas Pie Company’s famous pies, Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. traditions, provide knowledge and fellow- and Josh Osborne. Their debut No. 1 single Your Park Bring your blanket and chairs find the ingredients that will reverse the tamales, pizza, coffee, and soft drinks are 325-665-2724 ship for interested persons, and present “Drinkin’ Problem,” which offers an inten- available. Concerts are held in the Fellow- and pick the perfect spot to enjoy a movie spell and restore the witch’s beauty: a ALBANY: June 19-20, 26-27 “Fort Griffin others with the best possible view of these tional nod to country music reminiscent of ship Hall at Wimberley United Methodist and festivities. Come early for pre-movie milk-white cow, hair as yellow as corn, a Fandangle” With singing, dancing, panto- ideals. John L. Kuykendall Arena and the ‘70s and ‘80s, earned the band their Church. Wimberley United Methodist games an hour before sunset. Admission is blood-red cape, and a slipper of gold. mime, and pageantry, Texas’ oldest out- Events Center, 2200 W. RR 152. 325-247- first Grammy Awards nominations for Best Church, 1200 CR 1492. 512-847-3109; free and concessions are available for pur- During their journey, they meet Cinderella, door musical is now in its 81st year and 5354; crazycrow.com Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group wimberleyumc.org/susannas-kitchen chase. Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Park- Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack, recreates the look and feel of life in the Performance. Midland was also named MASON: June 8 Sweet Pickin’s Vintage way. 512-393-8400; toursanmarcos.com each one on a quest to fulfill a wish. This is WIMBERLEY: June 28-July 21 “The Best frontier days of the Old West. Relive the New Vocal Group of the Year at the 2018 Fair A vintage market where you can find an outdoor musical. EmilyAnn Theatre and Little Whorehouse in Texas” Based on a stories of Native Americans who inhabited ACM Awards and their current single “Burn SAN MARCOS: June 6-Aug. 29 Summer antique and up-cycled treasures. Mason Gardens, 1101 FM 2325. 512-847-6969; real-life brothel, the “Chicken Ranch” the prairie, the early white men who dis- Out” is Top 15 at Country Radio. Whitewater in the Park Concert Series This year Community Building, 1015 San Antonio marks 30 years of the summer concert se- emilyann.org thrived for more than 130 years in La placed them, and the many settlers who Highway. 325-294-4440; facebook.com/ Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306. 830-964- ries. Different bands of various genres play WIMBERLEY: June 1 Market Day More Grange, Texas. The destination of football followed the call to settle this land. Fort sweetpickinsvintagefair 3800; whitewaterrocks.com every Thursday night. Bring friends, family, than 450 outdoor booths are filled with art, teams, politicians, and others, it enjoyed Griffin Fandangle, 1490 FM 1084. 325-762- NEW BRAUNFELS: June 1 Billy Cur- OZONA: March 11-June 28 Crockett lawn chairs, blankets, and an ice chest of furniture, collectibles, and treasures of all the cozy protection of the town’s sheriff 3838; fortgriffinfandangle.org This ex- rington in Concert With eight No. 1 singles, County Museum Toy Box Exhibit your favorite beverages—no glass or Sty- kinds. Live music and food and drink make until a crusading reporter sets out to ex- hibit features a wide variety of toys from pose the operation. A rollicking hootenan- ALBANY: June 22 Traditional Native five studio albums, and a Grammy nomina- rofoam containers/coolers. Plaza Park, for a shopper’s delight. Lions Field, 601 FM decades past and gives visitors a new per- ny of a musical with memorable music, American Dance Performance Enrich tion, country singer-songwriter Billy Cur- 206 N. CM Allen Parkway. 512-393-8400; 2325. 512-847-2201; shopmarketdays.com your exploration of Texas history through a rington has made a name for himself as a spective on the lives of the children of dance, and characters, it stars small-town toursanmarcos.com celebration of Native American cultures country star. Whitewater Amphitheater, Crockett County for over a century. Crock- WIMBERLEY: June 8-Dec. 14 Second Texas in all of its glory.​ The Wimberley SAN MARCOS: June 8 Texas Water with a traditional costumed dance perfor- 11860 FM 306. 830-964-3800; ett County Museum, 404 11th St. 325-392- Saturday Gallery Trail On the second Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road. 512-847- Safari Billed as the “World’s Toughest mance, including music and storytelling. whitewaterrocks.com 2837; ozona.com/eventscalendar Saturday of every month, come early and 0575; wimberleyplayers.org Boat Race,” the Texas Water Safari is a stay late for wine, light bites, and an art- Old Jail Art Center, 201 South Second St. NEW BRAUNFELS: June 21-23 Tattoo 260-mile long canoe and kayak race filled evening at the galleries in and 325-762-2269; theojac.org Expo The fourth annual expo has live tat- from Spring Lake in San Marcos to the PANHANDLE PLAINS around the Wimberley square. Various ALBANY: June 29 Fandangle Round-Up tooing all weekend by over 160 city of Seadrift on the Texas coastline. locations, 13811 RR 12. 260-290-5001; ABILENE: June 7-8 Stars Over Abilene Family Festival Bring the whole family for award-winning tattoo artists. There are Come cheer the teams on at various riv- gallerytrail.com Quilt Show This is a non-judged quilt show this free, seasonal festival that includes artists to help with finding the right tattoo erside parks. Meadows Center, 201 San style from realistic to traditional and black Marcos Springs Drive. 512-738-6607; and gray to color. There is also piercings, texaswatersafari.org temporary tattoos, airbrush tattoos, food, STONEWALL: June 21-22 Stonewall and two free tattoo giveaways each day. FIND MORE Peach JAMboree and Rodeo The 58th an- New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, EVENTS ONLINE nual celebration of the peach crop includes 375 S. Castell Ave. 714-787-8169; Texas Highways peach judging, the crowning of the Peach inkmasterstattooexpo.com Events Calendar listings Queen, a parade, food, music, and a rodeo. NEW BRAUNFELS: June 27 Lorrie Mor- can be found online Downtown Stonewall. 830-644-2735; gan in Concert Back by popular demand, with additional details about stonewalltexas.com country music star Lorrie Morgan and her these events and others. Visit TAYLOR: June 15 Junk Hippy Shop one of band take the stage for an evening filled the area’s top vintage events with retro with Lorrie’s hits like “Paper Roses” and texashighways.com/events furniture and decor, shabby chic and boho “What Part of No.” Lorrie got her start as a or traveltexas.com for finds, handmade items, and art. William- country music singer at an early age. Born a searchable list son County Expo, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. in Nashville, she made her first appearance of events. 405-242-3290; junkhippy.com on the Grand Ole Opry at age 13, shadow- ing her famous father, George Morgan. She UVALDE: June 14 Four Square Friday toured as a duet partner with George Jones Enjoy late-night shopping, food, live music, in the early ‘80s and spent two years as and art. Historic Downtown Uvalde, North part of the Opryland USA bluegrass show. Getty Street. 830-278-4115; visituvalde.com Lorrie continues to tour and record al- ROUND ROCK: June 1 The EatingWell UVALDE: June 14-15 Honey Festival bums. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, and Health Fit Foodie Festival and 5K This inaugural festival celebrates the tradi- 290 W. San Antonio St. 830-627-0808; Celebrate the balance of a delicious, tion of honey cultivating in Uvalde. Honey brauntex.org healthy, and active lifestyle as you eat your put Uvalde on the map in 1905 at the NEW BRAUNFELS: June 29 Midland in way to the finish line with bites along the World’s Fair when the town was named the Concert Hailing from Dripping Springs, course, then celebrate at the post-run Honey Capital of the World. There are fam- Texas, lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Food and Fitness Festival, which rewards ily events like a bake-off, music, street Midland’s rich sound that is rounded out you for making healthy choices with tastes dance, relay race, crafts, plus a focus on with lead guitarist Jess Carson and bass from local restaurants, beer and wine gar- bee and honey conservation education. player Cameron Duddy. Rooted in tradition dens, mini-workout classes, and cooking Downtown Uvalde, Main Street. 830-278- in both sound and style, the trio initially demonstrations. This event benefits No Kid 4184; uvaldehoneyfestival.com

16 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 17 JUNE 2019> Panhandle Plains crafts, music, games, and refreshments. AMARILLO: June 20 Amarillo Chamber sy realm. Festivities include tours of How- POST: June 7-9 Old Mill Trade Days Shop modern retelling of the classic romance Pro Youth Tour, this rodeo has mutton Old Jail Art Center, 201 S. Second St. of Commerce’s Summer Celebration The ard’s home, panel discussions, a celebra- for arts, crafts, furniture, jewelry, clothing, as it proves that, in the end, love conquers bustin’, and mini and big broncs and bulls. 325-762-2269; theojac.org day combines the best of Amarillo’s tion dinner with a silent auction, barbecue, home decor, homemade candy, candles, all. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 This rodeo supports Bucking For Heroes, a poetry reading, and lots of networking. AMARILLO: June 6 Coors Cowboy Club restaurants with live local music. Amarillo goat milk soap, antiques, gifts, and more, Love St. 325-716-4125; betheatre.com/ an organization helping veterans and their Rodeo Cattle Drive Longhorns, along Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 1000 S. Robert E. Howard Museum / Pavilion, plus live entertainment and food. 318 S. midsummer-nights-dream families with housing, food, counseling, Polk St. 806-373-7800 625 SH 36 W. 254-725-4993 with other non-motorized groups and ac- Avenue F. oldmilltradedays.com SAN ANGELO: June 27-Aug. 4 American education, employment, and any basic companying riders, start from the corner CANADIAN: June 6-20 Music in the Park DALHART: June 1 Dalhart Cruzers Muscle SAN ANGELO: Through Aug. 18 Richard Plains Artists Summer Show Five mem- needs not being met. Nolan County Coli- of 11th and Polk streets at 6 p.m., and fin- Bring your lawn chairs for live music on the Car Show The 16th annual weekend in- and Pam Salmon Sculpture Competition bers of the American Plains Artists Associa- seum, 220 Coliseum Drive. 325-201-4771; ish at entrance No. 1 to the Tri-State Fair- lawn. Admission is free. Canadian Visitors cludes a car show, bicycle drag races, a ro- The fifth biennial juried competition will tion (APA) are participating in a special facebook.com/bucking4heroes grounds. Visitors are welcome to cheer on Center, 119 N. Second St. 806-323-6234; tary bike safety rodeo, free helmets, in- feature 12 large outdoor sculptures. Sunk- show. Guests who attended last year’s APA SWEETWATER: June 28-30 Big Country the cattle and riders from any point along canadiantx.com spections, cash prizes, dinner, and a en Garden Park, 704 S. David St. 325-653- juried show cast their ballots for their favor- Cutting Horse Association Competition the way. Downtown Amarillo, Polk Street. midnight dance. Hart Motors, 920 Liberal St. CANADIAN: June 24-July 31 Texas Hu- 3333; samfa.org ite art pieces, and those artists were invited Horses compete. Nolan County Coliseum, 806-374-1497 to feature a dozen of their works during this manities Traveling Photo Exhibit: Rural DALHART: June 15, 29 The Purpose Mar- SAN ANGELO: April 12-June 30 San An- 220 Coliseum Drive. 325-651-6112 An open-air market, with farmers, arti- summer’s show. Fort Concho, 630 S. Oakes AMARILLO: June 7-8 Coors Cowboy Club Texas Women at Work 1930-1960 This ket gelo Ceramic Invitational Exhibition VEGA: June 6-27 Summer Music at the This annual event serves as photo exhibit highlights rural Texas women sans, chefs, and vendors sharing their pas- St. 325-657-4444; fortconcho.com Ranch Rodeo Features contemporary ceramics. San An- Courthouse Local musicians perform each a tribute to West Texas heritage and pro- sions and purposes, including fresh who were industrious and enterprising. gelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325- SWEETWATER: June 6 Big Country Thursday in June. Bring a chair or a blanket motes the rich history of Western life by These women performed the common produce, quality handmade goods, deli- 653-3333; samfa.org Dance This monthly country dance fea- for some family fun during those warm featuring competition between real cow- tasks of housewives everywhere—cook- cious foods and treats, and mission-driven tures different bands performing and a summer evenings. Oldham County Court- boys from working ranches in the Texas ing, housekeeping, and doing laundry. In products from around the world. Purpose SAN ANGELO: June 7-8 “A Midsummer potluck dinner. Sweetwater VFW, 217 house Square, 105 S. Main St. 806-267- and Oklahoma Panhandle and New Mexi- addition, they raised large gardens, tended Coffee Co., 324 Rock Island. facebook.com/ Night’s Dream” Bring lawn chairs and Avenger Field Road. 325-235-5488; 2828; oldhamcofc.org co. Ranch rodeos promote and showcase flocks of poultry, canned and preserved purposemarket coolers to watch “A Midsummer Night’s sweetwatertexas.org actual events that cowboys participate in foods for their families, made and repaired Dream,” Shakespeare’s enchanting comic VERNON: June 7-8 Highway 82/287 Yard DUMAS: June 12-15 Dogie Days The 73rd SWEETWATER: June 8-9 West Texas on a daily basis on their ranches. The furnishings, picked cotton, drove tractors, annual Dogie Days celebration includes tale of love lost and found. When the Sale Yard sales, garage sales, sidewalk unique aspect of this rodeo is the qualifi- and took over the men’s work during World merry sprite Puck meddles with a magical Rodeo Association Rodeo Contestants sales, farmers markets, and flea markets four days of carnival fun with food and a compete in rodeo events. The 40+ team cations that a ranch must have to be eligi- War II. This exhibit uses photographs and small-town parade. McDade Park, East love potion, young lovers lost in the located within participating communities ble. The Coors Cowboy Club board and explanatory texts to convey a sense of the woods mysteriously find themselves in- roping is also competing. Nolan County cover 425 miles of highways 82 and 287. 14th and Durrett streets. 806-935-2123; Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive. 432-413- rodeo committee review each ranch and lives of rural Texas women. River Valley Pi- dumaschamber.com fatuated with the wrong person in this hi- Participating towns have maps available to give consideration to each based upon oneer Musem, 118 N. Second St. 806-323- larious, fairytale fantasia that proves the 0976; [email protected] guide shoppers to sales. Some towns have specific criteria, one of those being the 6548; rivervalleymusem.org LEVELLAND: June 20-22 Golden Spread course of true love never did run smooth. SWEETWATER: June 15 Bucking For yard sales set up at a central location, historical significance of the ranch. Amaril- Classic Steer and Heifer Show This is the CISCO: June 14-15 Pie Fest Pie lovers Expect to be delighted by Be Theatre’s Heros Rodeo Sanctioned by the Rock You while others may have them spread lo National Center/Tri-State Fairgrounds, largest cattle jackpot show in Texas and unite for two days of pie-centric fun. Fri- one of the largest in the country. The show 3301 SE 10th Ave. 806-376-7767; day evening there is music and a chicken coorsranchrodeo.com has been in existence since 1984. Mallet pot pie dinner, and Saturday there are Event Center and Arena, 2320 US 385. AMARILLO: June 7-8 Coors Cowboy Club pie-related games, live music, local shop- 806-759-1102; facebook.com/Golden- Rodeo This rodeo pits area ranches in ping, food, and of course, pie. There is a Spread friendly but serious competition. A cattle 40-foot all-you-can-eat pie buffet, pie drive downtown kicks off the weekend. baking and eating contests, and many LEVELLAND: June 20 Sip and Swirl Enjoy Tri-State Expo, 3301 SE 10th Ave. other pie-related activities. Downtown an evening of downtown shopping while 806-376-7767 Cisco, Conrad Hilton Boulevard. 325-728- tasting Texas’ top wines and sampling 0536; ciscotxpiefest.com sweet and savory bites from our Food AMARILLO: June 7 First Friday Art Walk Truck Alley. Sit and enjoy live music at the Join local artists when they open their gal- COLORADO CITY: June 7 CC Riders Car gazebo and swirl the square while sipping leries to share the art they create every Cruise Cruise downtown and Hickory and shopping. Levelland Downtown Main day at Arts in the Sunset. Food trucks and street in your classic car. The local radio Street, 802 Houston St. 806-894-9079; entertainment are on-site. Arts in the Sun- station plays oldies and people line the levellandtexas.org/38/Main-Street set, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 72D. 806-310- street. At the end of the night, there is a 2600; artsinthesunset.org King and Queen of the Cruise named at the LUBBOCK: June 1 Summer Stampede Sonic Drive-In. Railhead Building, 150 E. Western Art and Gear Show and Sale AMARILLO: June 15, 22, 29 Amarillo Western art and gear collectors have an Community Market The Market hosts live First St. 325-242-0929; CC Riders Car Club of Colorado City - Facebook opportunity not only to purchase new art music and a diverse mix of everything the pieces but also to meet the artists at this Panhandle has to offer: herbs and veggies, COLORADO CITY: June 8 CC Riders Car sixth annual event. There are more than baked goods, live plants, cut flowers, jel- Show Vehicles line Elm street and fill the 100 pieces of art by more than 30 West- lies, jams and pickles, and arts and crafts. inside of the Railhead Building. After regis- ern artists and craftsmen. This occasion Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Grounds, tration closes, there is an awards program provides a unique mix of art that com- 1000 S. Polk St. 806-335-6360 where the “Best of the Best” trophy is bines both Western paintings, jewelry, AMARILLO: June 15 Route 66 Heart of awarded. Railhead Building, 150 E. First St. and gear such as spurs, stirrups, bits, and Amarillo Festival The Route 66 Historic 325-242-0929 belt buckles. The art show is followed by Distric hosts its annual car show, swap CROSS PLAINS: June 7-8 Robert E. How- both a dinner and dance to the music of meet, and antique market with top local ard Days Enjoy two days of total immer- Red Steagall and the Boys in the Bunk- restaurants mixed in—spread out across sion into the life and writings of Robert E. house. National Ranching Heritage Center, more than six blocks. Route 66 Historic Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian as 3121 Fourth St. 806-834-0469; ranching District. 806-373-1427; amarillo66.com well as many other characters in the fanta- heritage.org/stampede

18 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 19 JUNE 2019> Piney Woods throughout the community to showcase PINEY WOODS and man-made obstacles that make the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity NACOGDOCHES: June 8 Texas Blueberry the shade with friends and move to the downtown merchants and their flea mar- course even more challenging. Rabbit Creek Center, 100 Grand Blvd. 903-753-3515; Jump into loads of fun at the 30th groove of live music while enjoying expertly GLADEWATER: June 5-8 Round-Up Festival kets. Various locations, 1614 Main St. 940- Offroad Park. 903-984-5022 annual Texas Blueberry Festival. Find paired snack boards and beverages in an en- Rodeo This is a nationally sanctioned PRCA visitlongviewtexas.com 552-2564; redrivervalley.info/event/2018- blueberry-sweet treats and fresh blueber- vironment to escape the dog days of sum- Rodeo. Founded in 1937, this rodeo is recog- KILGORE: June 21-22 Children’s Art Fes- LONGVIEW: June 15 Pride Festival In its highway-82-287-yard-sale ries for sale along with a variety of other mer. Bands performing are Chris Oliver and nized as one of the top in Texas with events tival Enjoy an outdoor chalk drawing com- sixth year, Longview’s Pride Festival fea- festival vendor goodies. Enjoy live enter- Company, The Magills, and The Tuxedo Cats. WICHITA FALLS: June 1-2 Ink Masters for all ages. Gladewater Rodeo Arena, 1/2 petition along with two days of fun, cre- tures food trucks, shopping, an outdoor tainment, a car show, pet parade, and a Oxbow Hollow, 215 E. Crawford St. 903-729- Tattoo Expo Live tattooing is offered all mile west of Gladwater, US 80 West. 903- ativity, and lots of activitivies for the whole bar, and a children’s area. This is East kids splash and bounce park. Enter into a 6066; palestinechamber.org/festivals weekend by more than 100 award-winning 845-5126; gladewaterrodeo.com family. Kilgore City Park. 903-988-4117; Texas’ largest Pride event. Maude Cobb Ag 42 tournament, washer pitching contest, tattoo artists. Artists help find the style of kilgoremainstreet.com Pavilion, 100 Grand Blvd. 903-237-1230 PALESTINE: June 15 Dogwood Jamboree JACKSONVILLE: June 8 Cherokee Craft blueberry pie eating contest, and the Blue- tattoo you’ve been looking for—from real- “Star Spangled Country” This Bran- and Trade Fair Enjoy free admission to a LONGVIEW: June 1-2 Comic Con This LUFKIN: June 12 “Finding Neverland”— berry Cupcake Battle. For the first time at istic to traditional, black and grey to color. son-style music show is filled with family show featuring a variety of arts and comic convention brings together a diverse Winner of National Broadway Tour the festival, attendees may experience a fun, laughter, and great classic country MPEC, 1000 Fifth St. 940-716-5555; crafts vendors, some new and many re- list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for simulated NASCAR race around the track. music from some of the best artists any- inkmasterstattooexpo.com turning. Each event assists a local chari- groups in an affordable, family-friendly en- Best Musical, this breathtaking smash is a Whoever has the fastest lap wins two tick- where. Listen to some of the golden hits ty. The Ten Spot, 201 E. Commerce St. vironment. Maude Cobb Convention Cen- WICHITA FALLS: June 6 After Hours Art must see. “Finding Neverland” tells the in- ets to Texas Motor Speedway. Historic in country music performed live on jacksonvilletexas.com ter, 100 Grand Blvd. 903-237-1230; Walk Meet local artists and explore art credible story behind one of the world’s Downtown Nacogdoches, 200 E. Main St. stage. Palestine High School Auditorium, visitlongviewtexas.com studios, galleries, restaurants, and shops, JEFFERSON: June 15 Father’s Day Ex- most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Play- 936-560-5533; tbf.nacogdoches.org SH 19 S. and Loop 256. 903-729-7080; with live music and refreshments. Don’t press Celebrate Father’s Day aboard an LONGVIEW: June 1 Movies on the Plaza wright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspira- PALESTINE: June 8 Wiggy Thump Festi- visitpalestine.com/events forget to jump on the trolley. Downtown antique gas-powered locomotive. The ride Catch the full-length feature film “Mary tion until he meets four young brothers and This music festival, presented by Whis- val THE WOODLANDS: June 3-9 Wine and Wichita Falls, 700 Eighth St. 940-322- includes a stop at Diamond Don Gator Pit Poppins Returns” in an outdoor setting. their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound key Myers, features a lineup of Texas Food Week For wine and food lovers, this 4525; downtownwf.com for feeding live alligators. Fathers receive a Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Enjoy food by the boys’ enchanting make-believe ad- country favorites with the Read Southall is a not-to-be-missed event. Celebrating from local food trucks plus free popcorn ventures, he sets out to write a play that will WICHITA FALLS: June 22-Aug. 11 Artze- 10% discount when accompanied by their Band, Chris Colston, and The Steel Woods. 15 years in the making, Wine and Food and soda (courtesy of Made Rite company). astound London theatergoers. Angelina Col- um Interactive Kids’ Exhibit This year’s children. Historic Jefferson Railway, 400 E. No outside food or drink is allowed, but Week features wine and culinary taste- The movie starts at dark. Heritage Plaza, lege Temple Theater, 3500 S. First St. 936- exhibit, “Small Wonders: Insects and Austin St. 866-398-2038; jeffersonrailway folding chairs are permitted. A portion of makers from across the globe. Raise a 633-5454; angelinaarts.org Art,” combines interactive play areas and .com or diamonddonempire.com 219 E. Methvin St. 903-237-1000; proceeds benefit the Anderson County glass to master chefs, winemakers, and visitlongviewtexas.com Youth Livestock Association. Anderson large-scale photos of insects to create a KILGORE: June 8 Stars and Scars Mud MINEOLA: Jan. 7-Dec. 30 Square Danc- educators and experience national and in- County Livestock Pavilion, 750 N. US 287. one-of-a-kind art experience for kids Run Compete with other runners in a rugged LONGVIEW: June 6-9 Summer Boat ing Join in on square dancing every Mon- ternational wines at wine tastings, wine 903-723-3014; visitpalestine.com and adults alike. Kemp Center for the natural terrain course in the Piney Woods of Show The annual boat show features day night with national caller Tim Tyl. dinners, seminars, and casual events. The Arts, 1300 Lamar St. 940-767-2787; East Texas that will feature 10-plus obstacles boats from Plano Marine of East Texas American Legion Hall, 2015 US 80 E. 903- PALESTINE: June 15, July 13, Aug. 10 Dog week ends in an elaborate Wine Rendez- artscouncilwf.org/artzeum including muddy hillsides, pits and trenches, and Nicholas Marine. Admission is free. 312-3713; mineolarailers.com Daze of Summer Concert Series Gather in vous Grand Tasting and Chef Showcase.

Gary Lee Price Celebrate the Children Sculpture Exhibit Through October 15

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Dallas Arboretum presents nationally acclaimed sculptor Gary Lee Price’s “Celebrate the Children” exhibition with 25 unique hand-crafted bronze sculptures on display throughout the garden. Discounts include Wednesday BOGO’s and CC Young Senior Living Thursdays reduced admission. Onsite dining available. DallasArboretum.org 8525 Garland Road • Dallas, Texas 75218 • 214-515-6500

The Dallas Arboretum is a non-profi t organization supported, in part, by funds from Dallas Park & Recreation.

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The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel ner to advanced rider. Camp is open to all 1850s, folks from all over Texas have come sional rodeo consists of varied activities in- songs propels this enchanting tale of love, picted in art during the hottest part of the and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins ages from 6 to 99. These summer camps to celebrate the Fourth of July in Belton. cluding calf roping, bull riding, mutton bus- laughter, and friendship, creating an unfor- year, or catch a moment of respite as a Drive. 713-557-5732; wineandfoodweek.com are a great experience, whether you’re This weeklong celebration draws more tin’, and the annual crowning of the rodeo gettable show. Performing Arts Center, cowboy naps in the shade. This is a show THE WOODLANDS: June 7 Texas Music looking for a fun activity for yourself or than 50,000 people and features one of queen. Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse 1501 W. Henderson St. 682-317-3644; that hits the reset button on what we may Festival Orchestra This festival brings the your horse-crazy child. Texas Rose Horse USA Today’s top 10 parades in the country, Grounds, 1315 S. Main St. 817-556-9910; carnegieplayers.org think is an uncomfortable season. Pearce Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; the Festival on Nolan Creek, live music, a visitcleburne.com Museum at Navarro College, 3100 W. Collin future of classical music to the stage with CLEBURNE: June 29-30 Dragon Boat texasrosehorsepark.com carnival, a patriotic program, and a kickoff talented musicians from across the globe. CLEBURNE: June 21-July 27 “Always ... Join in a family event with races, St. 903-875-7642; pearcemuseum.com barbecue, with the PRCA Rodeo being the Festival The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Patsy Cline” The Plaza Theatre Company vendors, and entertainment. Teams race highlight of the celebration. Downtown CORSICANA: June 8 Mimosas at the Mar- 2005 Lake Robbins Drive. 281-364-3010; presents this retrospective musical based down Lake Pat Cleburne ranging from 250 A sip, shop, and stroll event on the sec- PRAIRIES AND LAKES Belton. rodeobelton.com ket woodlandscenter.org on the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship to 500 meters in a traditional Hong-Kong- ond Saturday of each month. Hospitable Taste Addison ADDISON: May 31-June 2 BONHAM: June 7-8 Highway 82 Yard with Houston housewife Louise Seger. style Buk dragon boat. The event is free to shop owners pour unique mimosas while TYLER: June 1-2 Dallas Dressage Club Known for 180-plus restaurants in less Dressage is a high- Sales Shop yard sales in downtown Bon- Seger supplies a narrative while Patsy the public. Lake Pat Cleburne, Lakeshore new and old friends meet up and enjoy the Spring Dressage Show than 4.4 miles, Addison can satisfy any ly skilled form of riding performed in exhibi- ham along the highway. 327 N.Main St. floats in and out of the set singing tunes Drive. 817-645-2455; visitcleburne.com historic downtown shopping vibe. Down- craving. Taste Addison is a historical event tion and competition, as well as an “art” 903-583-9830; visitbonham.com that made her famous. Classics like “Any- town Historic Corsicana, Beaton, and Collin for the town and is the best backyard party CLIFTON: June 8 Legacy Park 5K Glow sometimes pursued solely for the sake of Outdoor Movie Night time,” Walkin’ After Midnight,” and “Crazy” streets. 903-654-4850; visitcorsicana.com to kick back and taste local eateries while BOWIE: June 7 Run The sixth annual run benefits the mastery. As an equestrian sport defined by Enjoy a free outdoor movie. Fundraising make this evening with Patsy Cline one not listening to great headlining bands. Addi- preservation of Legacy Park and welcomes CORSICANA: June 28 Art After Hours the International Equestrian Federation, concessions are served. Bowie Community to be forgotten. Plaza Theatre Company, son Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. participants of all fitness levels. This is a Enjoy a combination of open galleries, late- dressage is “the highest expression of horse Development, 101 E. Pecan St. 940-872- 305 S. Anglin St. 817-202-0600; 972-450-2800; tasteaddisontexas.com chip-timed event. Run categories are 12 night shopping, live music, coffee houses training” where “horse and rider are ex- 6246; cityofbowietx.com plaza-theatre.com years and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40- with lively game nights, and cast meetings pected to perform from memory a series of ADDISON: June 8 National Antique Olds- BREMOND: June 21-22 Polish Festival CLEBURNE: June 21-July 7 “Mamma Mia” 49, and 50-65 and up. Clifton City Park, after live performances when theater predetermined movements.” Texas Rose mobile Club Meet and North Texas Olds- Cleburne Carnegie Players present Days The Polish Capital of Texas has been 400 E. Second St. 254-675-8337; schedules coincide. Downtown Corsicana Horse Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; mobile Club Annual Zone Show This free “Mamma Mia,” the hit musical that tells the celebrating Polish heritage for more than visitclifton.org has festive lighting all year long, giving texasrosehorsepark.com car show displays up to 125 Oldsmobile hilarious story of a young woman’s search 32 years at this annual festival. There is shopping, dining, and appreciation of art an cars including classics like the 1940s Dy- for her birth father. This sunny and funny CORSICANA: June 1-July 31 Hotter Than TYLER: June 1-2 Equine Trail Sports— Polish culture, music, dancing, and food inviting glow. Downtown Historic Corsi- namic, 1950s Eighty-Eight, 1960s Torona- tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On Blue Blazes: Summer in the West Exhibit Obstacle Challenge This challenge for and drinks. Friday night starts with a beau- cana, Beaton, and Collin streets. do, and the 1970s Cutlass. Crowne Plaza the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest Featuring artwork from the Pearce’s per- horse riders includes miles of beautiful ty pageant, polka and waltz dance con- 903-654-4850; visitcorsicana.com trails that very few people get to see, plus Addison Hotel, 14315 Midway Road. tests, and live music. Saturday starts with to discover the identity of her father brings manent collection, this exhibit contrasts two trail challenges and an obstacle course. 972-400-0694; antiqueolds.org the famous Polish Pickle Run; followed by three men from her mother’s past back to the recent show, “The West in Winter,” and DALLAS: Through-Aug. 4 “55 Years” In Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 SH 110N. ADDISON: June 13-Aug. 8 Vitruvian a parade, more music, games, and ven- the island they last visited 20 years ago. communicates the ferocious heat of the remembrance of the 55th anniversary of 903-882-8696; texasrosehorsepark.com Nights Live Enjoy live music and gourmet dors; and ends with a street dance. Bre- The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless Wild West. See the lives of ranchers de- the death of President John F. Kennedy, The TYLER: June 8-9 North Texas Hunter food trucks every other Thursday in June, mond Main Street, Main Street. 254-883- Jumper Club Wagon Wheel Summer July, and August. Admission and parking 7279; bremondtexas.org Show This nonprofit organization provides are free. Vitruvian Park Amphitheather, BRENHAM: June 15 Summer Sip Wine competition for horse and rider from cross 3875 Ponte Ave. 972-450-2800; Walk What better way to spend a summer rails to hunter derbies and jumper classics. visitaddison.com/specialevents afternoon than an afternoon and evening This is a fun, outdoor family activity. Texas ADDISON: June 15 Addison After Dark of wine tasting in quaint stores around Rose Horse Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882- Join in on outdoor entertainment on the Brenham’s downtown district? Taste more 8696; texasrosehorsepark.com third Saturday of every month from May to than 40 different wines in a keepsake TYLER: June 10-13 Brunson Equestrian November. This event features live music, glass. Downtown Brenham, 115 W. Main St. Center Summer Camp Session 1 This is a movies, and food trucks. With different 979-337-7580; downtownbrenham.com horse-riding camp designed for the begin- themes each month, the entertainment BRYAN: June 13-15 Texas State Federa- ner to advanced rider. Camp is open to all options are forever changing, giving fans a tion of Square and Round Dancers State ages from 6 to 99. These summer camps unique experience. This month, enjoy Festival Square dancing is a clean, family- are a great experience, whether you’re Retro Night Out. Step back in time for an oriented, fun activity for all ages from early looking for a fun activity for yourself or evening of swing music, dancing, and a teens to nonagenarian. Visitors have the your horse-crazy child. Texas Rose Horse vintage, romantic movie under the stars. opportunity to meet the officers from the Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Texas State Federation of Square and Whether you explore the open waters texasrosehorsepark.com Drive. 972-450-2800; visitaddison.com/ Round Dancers plus many other officers of Lewisville Lake or decompress on specialevents TYLER: June 17-20 Brunson Equestrian and dancers from all over Texas. There is the sandy shores, escaping the Center Summer Camp Session 2 This is a ARLINGTON: June 1-2, 9, 14-16, 21-23, free admission for non-square dancers. summer heat is easy in The Colony. horse-riding camp designed for the begin- 28-29; July 3, 5-6, 14, 19, 21 Free Music The Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive. Discover endless activities along 23 ner to advanced rider. Camp is open to all Under the Stars Enjoy free outdoor con- 832-877-6534; squaredancetx.com miles of inland shoreline. ages from 6 to 99. These summer camps certs on select evenings throughout the CLEBURNE: June 7-8 Shakespeare in the are a great experience, whether you’re summer, including Shotgun Rider, BB King Park This outdoor event showcases looking for a fun activity for yourself or Blues Band, The Bright Light Social Hour, Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet.” Bring lawn your horse-crazy child. Texas Rose Horse Nakia & the Blues Grifters, and Blue Water chairs and coolers. Food trucks are avail- Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; Highway. Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W. able on-site. Winston Patrick McGregor texasrosehorsepark.com Abram St. 817-543-4301 or 817-543-4308; Park, 1628 W. Henderson St. 817-645- TYLER: June 24-27 Brunson Equestrian levittpavilionarlington.org 2455; cleburneshakes.org VisitTheColonyTX.com | 972.624.5253 Center Summer Camp Session 3 This is a BELTON: June 29-July 6 Fourth of July CLEBURNE: June 12-15 Johnson County horse-riding camp designed for the begin- Celebration and PRCA Rodeo Since the Sheriff’s Posse PRCA Rodeo This profes- 22 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 23 JUNE 2019> Prairies and Lakes

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza pres- shrine to Bonnie and Clyde (restaurants ward, there will be activities at Veterans’ FORT WORTH: June 2-July 4 Fort Worth is an Emmy-nominated writer for “Satur- series incorporates various avenues of the ents this new temporary exhibit. Featuring vary). Drinks beyond water are on your Memorial Park downtown including ven- Symphony Concerts in the Garden Relax day Night Live” and frequently appears in arts all into one fun-filled series. Historic a broad representation of popular maga- own. Minimum 8 people; limit 20 people. dors, music, and a car show. Veteran’s with evening performances by the Fort sketches. In 2018, she made her Netflix Downtown Garland Square, 520 W. State zine covers from the last five decades, this Meeting place details are given to ticket Memorial Park. elgintx.com Worth Symphony Orchestra and special art- debut on “The Comedy Lineup.” In 2017, St. 972-205-2750; garlandparks.com or captivating visual timeline of President holders. Various locations. 972-814-5997; ists staged outdoors. All performances con- Sam made her late night television debut facebook.com/playgarland ELGIN: June 13 Sip, Shop, and Stroll Sip a Kennedy’s image reflects his lasting im- dallasbitesfoodtours.com clude with a fireworks finale. Fort Worth on ABC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel” little wine and shop as you stroll through GARLAND: June 15-16 “Les Miserables” print on the nation’s consciousness and and her half-hour stand-up special pre- DENTON: April 18-June 27 Twilight the stores in historic downtown Elgin. Find Botanical Garden, 3270 Botanic Garden School Edition In 19th-century France, pays tribute to his life and legacy. The Sixth Tunes Concert Series Local musicians diverse merchandise, eclectic decor, art- Blvd. 817-665-6500; fwsymphony.org miered on Comedy Central. She was Jean Valjean is released from years of un- Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. named to the Comedy Central “Comics To perform an eclectic assortment of music work by local artists, wine and beer tast- FORT WORTH: June 4-8 Phoebe Robin- just imprisonment but finds nothing in Watch List” in 2015, and has since per- 214-747-6660; jfk.org every Thursday evening on the lawn. At- ings, samples, refreshments, and live son Stand-up comedian, New York Times store for him but mistrust and mistreat- formed at the Vodafone Dublin Comedy DALLAS: Through June 2 “Fortuny: tendees are encouraged to pick up a meal- music in many of the venues. Downtown best-selling writer, and actress Phoebe ment. He breaks his parole in hopes of Festival, Bumbershoot Festival, 208 Com- Friends and Followers” Centered on one to-go from downtown eateries, bring a Historic Elgin. elgintx.com Robinson hits the stage for five nights of en- starting a new life, initiating a lifelong of Mariano Fortuny y Marsal’s (1838–1874) blanket or chairs, and enjoy an evening of tertainment. She is best known as the edy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, struggle for redemption as he is relent- ELGIN: June 18-22 Western Days great live music as the sun sets over Portland’s Bridgetown Festival, The Laugh most well-known paintings, “The Choice of The 50th annual festival is packed with co-creator and co-star of the hit podcast- lessly pursued by police inspector Javert, downtown. Downtown Denton Courthouse Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, and a Model” (1868-1874), this exhibition will fun activities for all ages, culminating with turned-TV show “2 Dope Queens,” which who refuses to believe Valjean can change on the Square Lawn, 110 W. Hickory St. Boston’s Women In Comedy Festival. Am- his ways. Finally, during the Paris student showcase the friends, family, and followers a grand finale day on Saturday featuring a aired eight hourlong specials on HBO. On 940-349-8529; dentonmainstreet.org her second WNYC Studios podcast, the crit- phibian Stage Productions, 120 S. Main St. uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his of the artist who engaged with the popular parade, more than 100 vendors, live Spanish painter’s work, many of whom are ically-acclaimed talk show “Sooo Many 817-923-3012; amphibianstage.com ideals after Valjean spares his life and music, contests of all sorts—including represented in the Meadows’ rich perma- White Guys,” Phoebe interviews today’s saves that of the student revolutionary volleyball, softball, and horseshoes—a GARLAND: June 14-23 “Mamma Mia!” nent collection. Meadows Museum, biggest stars and groundbreakers such as Garland Summer Musicals presents who has captured the heart of Valjean’s carnival, and kids activities. Elgin Memo- 5900 Bishop Blvd. 214-768-2516; Tom Hanks, Issa Rae, and Abbi Jacobson. “Mamma Mia!”—the smash hit musical adopted daughter. This play is put on by rial Park and Historic Downtown Elgin. meadowsmuseumdallas.org Phoebe made her feature film debut as one based on the songs of legendary pop adolescent actors. Plaza Theatre, elgintxchamber.com of the stars of the Netflix comedy “Ibiza.” group ABBA. Granville Arts Center, 521 W. State St. 972-658-3915; DALLAS: June 1 -June 29 Best Tacos and ENNIS: May 17-June 2 “The Premature She was also a staff writer on MTV’s hit 300 N. Fifth St. 972-205-2790; actingforchildren.org Margaritas Tour Sample both gourmet Corpse” By Mike Johnson, this masterfully and street tacos on an adventure through show “Girl Code” and IFC’s “Portlandia.” garlandsummermusicals.org Disney’s “Frozen” plotted live show has so many twists and GARLAND: June 23-29 East Dallas, Oak Cliff, and other iconic Dal- Amphibian Stage Productions, 120 S. Main GARLAND: June 14, 28 Sounds of Sum- When their kingdom becomes turns. State’s witness Evan Jorris, is under a Junior las neighborhoods. Stops include award- St. 817-923-3012; amphibianstage.com mer Concert Series Spend a summer eve- trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna government protection program after tes- winning margaritas and tacos at amazing FORT WORTH: June 11-15 Sam Jay Origi- ning under the stars at Garland’s annual joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and tifying against the mob. His wife, Francine, spots including hole-in-the-wall taquerias. nally from Boston, stand-up comic Sam Jay concert series. This free, family-friendly his reindeer sidekick to find Anna’s sister, SUBSCRIBE along with her lover, lawyer Larry Craig, Learn about the history of tacos and mar- FOR FREE contrives to do away with her husband. garitas and win prizes playing taco/mar- They are confident that Evan’s protector, garita trivia. This includes air conditioned To order a free federal agent Bert Marshak, will logically motorcoach transportation, a tour host, one-year subscription­ assume that the mob did the deed. Ennis food and drinks as specified at venues, and to the quarterly Texas Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. 972-878- beverages on the motorcoach (you can Highways Events Calendar, 7529; ennispublictheatre.com also BYOB). Presented by Dallas Bites! visit texashighways.com/ ENNIS: June 8 Blues on Main Enjoy an Food Tours. Desperado’s Mexican Restau- eventsubscription. rant, 4818 Greenville Ave. 972-814-5997; evening of jazz and blues under the stars. This is the life. dallasbitesfoodtours.com Bring the family out to enjoy live music, domino tournament, children’s activities, DALLAS: June 1-Aug. 31 Dallas by Choc- and more. Downtown Ennis, 204 W. Knox olate Tour Indulge your chocolate pas- St. 972-878-4748; visitennis.org/blueson sions at some of the most creative choco- main.htm WE HEAR THAT A LOT. late, ice cream, and pastry shops around. An air-conditioned motorcoach whisks ENNIS: June 28-July 7 “Disney’s Alice in A relaxing oasis hidden among guests around town to sample treats ga- DENTON: June 8 We Denton Drag It with Wonderland, Jr.” Travel down the rabbit the trees, you’ll find luxury lore while learning about the history of Peppermint This event celebrates Pride hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most resort accommodations along Month with headliner Peppermint, the run- chocolate, how it’s made, and meeting beloved heroines, in her madcap adven- with the best shopping, dining ner up from season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag those who make these scrumptious treats. tures. Live performance features updated and nightlife. You never have Race.” Musical talents Dezi 5, Corey TuT, songs from Disney’s animated motion pic- Includes private motorcoach transporta- to choose between refreshing tion, many dessert samples, and beverag- and Will Sheridan join again this year. ture. This is a fast-paced take on the clas- downtime or lively activities es on board (you can also BYOB). The exact Backyard on Bell, 401 N. Bell Ave. sic tale. Adapted by David Simpatico. Ennis meeting location is given to ticket holders. 940-243-4990; fwbdenton.com/2018- Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. 972-878- in The Woodlands. Here, you Various locations. 972-814-5997; event-details 7529; ennispublictheatre.com can have it all. dallasbychocolate.com ELGIN: June 7 Juneteenth Street Dance FARMERSVILLE: June 22 Audie Murphy DALLAS: June 2-Aug. 18 Taste of Bishop This Juneteenth celebration kicks off with Day This 20th annual event honors the Arts Food and Historical Tour Sample vendors in Veterans’ Memorial Park on Fri- legacy of hometown hero Audie Murphy, as the fun and fare of this unique neighbor- day night, followed by an annual street well as all local veterans and active duty dance. Depot Street. elgintx.com hood on a tour of the eclectic Bishop Arts military personnel. Includes a patriotic pa- Plan your getaway at District. On foot, learn about its colorful ELGIN: June 8 Junteenth Parade and rade, ceremony, and free breakfast and visitthewoodlands.com/summerfun history, slip into galleries and shops, and Celebration Juneteenth continues on Sat- lunch for military personnel and veterans. stop at great eateries that may include urday morning with the Grand Parade Downtown, 205 S. Main St. 972-784-6846; one of Dallas’ top barbecue havens and a through historic downtown Elgin. After- farmersvilletx.com

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Snow Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell. 1,800 acres, and the tour driver caters to GONZALES: May 24-June 1 Texas Jr. High 151 N. Washington St. 979-968-3017; This musical is performed by adolescent photographers whenever possible. There Rodeo Finals This is the rodeo finals for visitlagrangetx.com actors. Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. are 50-plus species of animals at Fossil the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association. JB LEWISVILLE: June 1 Fiesta Charra This 972-658-3915; actingforchildren.org Rim. Some of the animals that may be pho- Wells Arena and Expo Center, 2301 CR 197. event is a demonstration of traditional GARLAND: June 28-29 Willie Wonka Ju- tographed include white rhinos, blackbuck, 830-672-2861; tjhra.net Charreada activities including traditional European red deer, gemsbok, zebras, nior Musical Roald Dahl’s story follows GRAND PRAIRIE: Through July 21 Live dress and horsemanship performances addax, waterbuck, giraffes, sable, axis enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Thoroughbred Racing Catch the fun and based on the animal husbandry practices deer, and dama gazelle, just to name a few. Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding excitement of world-class thoroughbred in the haciendas of Old Mexico. The event Reservations are required. Fossil Rim Wild- golden tickets in five of his scrumptious horse racing. Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone includes live music. Admission is free and a life Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; candy bars. Whomever comes up with Star Parkway. 972-263-7223; free shuttle service is available. Lewisville fossilrim.org these tickets wins a free tour of the Wonka lonestarpark.com Rodeo Arena, 201 Parkway Drive. 214-929- factory, as well as a lifetime supply of GLEN ROSE: June 14 Discovery After 3447; visitlewisville.com GRAND PRAIRIE: June 6 Crawfish Boil candy. Four of the five winning children are Enjoy a guided Dark Program and Tour Enjoy live music, games, and crawfish LEWISVILLE: June 4-July 30 Sounds of insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable sunset wildlife tour using spotlights to see Lewisville Concert Series The popular young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes while you shop local at the Grand Prairie exotic and native species. An after-dark hike and free concert series returns on Tuesday the tour in the company of his equally ami- Farmers Market. Grand Prairie Farmers caps off the event that lasts approximately nights in June and July. The concert series able grandfather. The children must learn Market, 120 W. Main Street. 972-237-4559; three hours. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 includes two bands each night. Among to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory or gptx.org/farmersmarket CR 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org headliners are Desperado, an Eagles trib- suffer the consequences. Featuring the en- GRAND PRAIRIE: June 7 Derek Hough GLEN ROSE: June 15 Father’s Day Sunset ute band; PriMadonna; Reflective Soul; a chanting songs from the 1971 film, “Willy Live This live dance show is the first-ever Safari Dinner and Tour Treat dad to a Michael Jackson ’80s tribute; Bidi Bidi Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” in addi- solo tour for the Emmy Award-winning three-course dinner and wine in a glass- Banda; Blaze of Glory, a Bon Jovi tribute tion to a host of fun new songs, Roald performer. The Theatre at Grand Prairie, walled pavilion overlooking a wildlife wa- band; a Heart tribute; and Shameless, a Dahl’s tale is a scrumdiddlyumptious musi- 1001 Performance Parkway. 972-854- tering hole. Then head out on a sunset Garth Brooks tribute. Food, beer, and wine cal guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet 5050; theatregp.com tooth. Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. guided tour. A special gift is included. are sold on-site. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, GRAND PRAIRIE: June 8 Travis Tritt and 972-658-3915; actingforchildren.org Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR 2009. Old Town, 150 W. Church St. 972-219-3401; 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org The Charlie Daniels Band in Concert The soundsoflewisville.com GARLAND: June 30 Disney’s “Peter Pan” country-rock veterans hit the road for their GLEN ROSE: June 16 Father’s Day Barbe- MARTINDALE: June 30 Tri for Old Glory Junior Wendy Darling loves to tell stories Outlaws & Renegades Tour with special cue Treat dad to a barbecue buffet in a Sprint and Olympic Triathlons Swim in a to her brothers, Michael and John. But guest The Cadillac Three. The Theatre at glass-walled pavilion overlooking a wildlife private ski lake, cycle on quiet country when her father announces she must move Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Parkway. watering hole. There are various games to roads, and run around lakes in these sprint out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit 972-854-5050; theatregp.com the children and whisks them away to Nev- play with dad and a guest pass for dad’s and olympic triathlons. Both races have erland. Their journey introduces them to vehicle to visit wildlife in the 1,800-acre GRAND PRAIRIE: June 21-30 “The Little open-water swims and both bike courses the Lost Boys, mermaids, indians, and even park. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR Mermaid” Don’t miss this classic show of a are a one-loop course. San Marcos River the infamous pirate, Captain Hook. It’s 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org 16-year-old mermaid fascinated with life Ranch, 783 Scull Road. 210-912-8874; on land. Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken GLEN ROSE: June 17 Homeschool Class redemptionrp.com/races/tri-for-old-glory Street. 972-237-8786; artsgp.org captive by the dreaded captain, who has and Tour: Cheetah Encounter This amaz- MCKINNEY: June 1-Dec. 31 “McKinney his own sinister plans in mind for our hero. ing cat, a hallmark species for Fossil Rim, is GRAND PRAIRIE: June 26 Brit Floyd in Then and Now” Travel back in time with Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. 972-658- designed for maximum speed. They sure Concert The cover band performs songs this exhibit that focuses on McKinney. Vari- 3915; actingforchildren.org can move, but toward what kind of future is from Pink Floyd’s most loved and ous types of audio/visual aids are available GATESVILLE: June 1 Pearl Bluegrass Fes- this species speeding? Come look, learn, best-selling albums, including “The Dark along with augmented reality experiences. tival This monthly music festival has been and fall in love with 20-plus cheetahs. Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Collin County History Museum, 300 E. Vir- held for 20 years and features six bands Please reserve at least three days in ad- Here.” The Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 ginia St. 972-542-9457; collincountyhistory performing on stage and indoor and out- vance. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR Performance Parkway. 972-854-5050; museum.org 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org theatregp.com door jam sessions. There is also home- MCKINNEY: June 1-Sept. 30 Native Texas cooked food and a charity bookstore. RV GLEN ROSE: June 18 Homeschool Class HILLSBORO: June 21-22 Elm Street Rod Butterfly House and Garden Walk among spaces are available. Free admission. Pearl and Guided Tour: Giraffe Day Celebrate Run Classic Car Show This car show is free-flying native butterflies and other pol- Community Center, 6301 FM 183. World Giraffe Day with an amazing giraffe held at the 110-year-old Ford dealership linators in the Native Texas Butterfly House pearlbluegrass.com 254-865-6013 encounter. There are so many things to building downtown, which has been beau- and Garden. The butterfly house includes GIDDINGS: June 25 Senior Expo Enjoy learn about these gentle giants. Please re- tifully renovated and now houses a fantas- native species, which vary by season and browsing vendors and services useful to serve at least three days in advance. Fossil tic collection of ’40s and ’50s advertising what is available from suppliers. The but- senior citizens, talk to the different organi- Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR 2009. memorabilia, classic cars, and nostalgic terfly garden is filled with host plants that zations, or attend short seminars. Music 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org Americana. Free t-shirts go to the first 200 naturally attract these lovely creatures. You entrants and free tickets to the museum and door prizes are at the event. Lunch is GLEN ROSE: June 22 Beautiful, Tall, may even find a few ideas to try in your served at noon. This event is open to senior Strawberry Blondes Celebrate World Gi- are given to all entrants. Road Side Ameri- own garden. Heard Natural Science Muse- citizens ages 55 and up. American Legion raffe Day with guided tours to giraffes and ca Museum, 212 E. Elm St. 972-291-2958; um and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place. Hall, 1502 US 77. 979-542-3455; discussion from an animal care specialist. roadsideamericatx.com 972-562-5566; heardmuseum.org giddingstx.com/page-1676245 Then, head to the glass-walled cafe over- LA GRANGE: June 8 Art Stroll Enjoy the MCKINNEY: June 14-16 Third Monday GLEN ROSE: June 8 Photo Tour This tour looking the giraffe pasture to enjoy a steak works of local artists throughout La Trade Days This is the oldest and largest lets the photographer catch the dusk light, dinner and wine. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Grange’s historic downtown square. monthly trade days and flea market in which is the best light possible for after- 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; This event is free and open to the public. North Texas. Shop from more than 450 noon photos. Tours go through the park’s fossilrim.org Fayette County Courthouse Square, vendors who offer almost anything you can

26 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 27 JUNE 2019> Prairies and Lakes imagine. Find unique gifts, delightful home 866-242-8078, themarketplacedfw.com day with special treats while supplies last. PLANO: June 15 North Texas Pride Foun- decor, trendy clothing and accessories, Sign a Texas Pool-size birthday card for The MESQUITE: June 8 Summer Sizzle dation’s “Come As You Are” Festival sporting goods, antiques and collectibles, Plano, and enter to win a Texas Pool ninth annual festival brings the community Kick off your summer with a fun-filled day of dogs, and specialty items along with many T-shirt. The Texas Pool, 901 Springbrook together for a family-friendly day celebrat- live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, a mud fantastic carnivalesque food concessions Drive. 972-881-8392; texaspool.org ing pride in diversity. There will be vendor volleyball tournament, and more, culminating at this open-air market. Free admission. booths, food, beverages, giveaways, activi- in an evening fireworks show set to music. PLANO: June 2 Night Out on 15th Street 4550 W. University Drive. 972-562-5466; ties for both adults and kids, bands, a DJ, Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. At this community dining experience, tmtd.com guests can eat a meal with friends as they dancing, and more. Saigling House, MCKINNEY: June 15 Cultural Music Se- MESQUITE: June 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 “An are surrounded by the historic beauty of 902 E. 16th St. northtexaspride.com ries—Kupira Marimba Enjoy a free, live Ideal Husband” This 1985 comedic stage Plano’s arts district. The event features a PLANO: June 16 Crayola Sensory Sun- performance at sunset with Kupira Marim- play by Oscar Wilde revolves around black- 300-foot-long table down the middle of days This special morning is designed for ba. Feel free to bring a chair and some mail and political corruption, and touches 15th Street where arts district chefs pre- kids and families who would like to experi- snacks for the show. Bonnie Wenk Park, on the themes of public and private honor. pare a culinary tasting paired with select ence the attraction adapted just for senso- 2996 Virginia Parkway. 972-547-2690; The action is set in London in “the present” beer, wine, and spirits. Guests can also ry needs. Lights are dimmed, music is mckinneytexas.org and takes place over the course of 24 enjoy a pre-dinner reception and post- turned off, and there is a quiet room/space hours. Mesquite Arts Center Black Box MCKINNEY: June 30 Patriotic Band Con- dinner whiskey and cigar tasting. Historic available. The Crayola Experience, cert Join the all-volunteer McKinney Com- Theatre, 1527 N. Galloway. 972-216-8126; Downtown Plano Arts District, 15th Street. 6121 W. Park Blvd. 469-642-2901; munity Band for a free concert of American mesquitecommunitytheatre.com 972-922-1292; visitdowntownplano.com crayolaexperience.com/plano songs that pay tribute to our country. All PLANO: June 3, 17 Plano Community PLANO: June 21-23 The Official “Super- ages are welcome to this concert. McKin- Band—Summer Series in Haggard Park natural” Convention Celebrating the 14th ney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennes- Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner, year of “Supernatural”—North America’s see St. 972-547-2650; mckinneyband.com and enjoy a night of live music in the park longest-running genre TV series—at its MELISSA: June 22 Celebration of Free- with the Plano Community Band. Plano convention tour stop. Stars Jared Padalecki, dom This event honors veterans with Community Band/Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and more will music, fireworks, vendors, and a children’s FOLLOW St. 972-814-8882; planoband.com be in Dallas for parties, panels, contests, photographs, full musical concerts, and play area. It’s Melissa’s biggest event all US ON PLANO: June 6 Courtyard Texas Music year. Zadow Park, 1501 W. Harrison St. Series Get up close and personal with photo and autograph opportunities. Plano Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce www.eaglepasstexas.com 903-227-4538; melissatx.org INSTAGRAM some of the Lone Star State’s favorite mu- Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Park- P.O.Box 1188 Eagle Pass, TX 78853-1188 | Call 1-888-355-3224 for info way. visitplano.com or creationent.com MESQUITE: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mesquite When you’re out and about sicians on the first Thursday of the month Championship Rodeo Don’t miss the at various events across the from March through November, and enjoy PLANO: June 22 Mermaid Party at The toughest cowboys around the world as state this summer, post your the amazing acoustics of this 321-seat the- Texas Pool Inviting all mermaids, mermen, they compete with the strongest horses, photos on Instagram so we ater. Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave. 972- sea creatures, and pirates for a day of salt- steers, and bulls in the country. This PRCA- can join in on the fun. 941-5600; plano.gov/208/plano-stages water fun at the Texas Pool. Take a mono- fin class, try your hand at mermaid art, sanctioned rodeo has been thrilling visitors Tag @TexasHighways and PLANO: June 6, 13, 20, 27 Summer Fun since 1958. You’ll see calf-roping, barrel walk the plank, chalk the deck, and have include #TrueTexas in your Thursdays Families can enjoy a summer of racing, bronc busting, bull riding—all of the your photo taken with the Texas Pool’s pro- caption for a chance bubble-popping, mind-stretching, traditional rodeo events—in air-condi- floor-stomping, and clown-laughing fun fessional mermaids and mermen. Bring to be featured. tioned comfort. On opening night, enjoy a every Thursday in June and July. This your swim fin or try on one of the pool’s welcome performance by Mark Chestnut. month’s kid-oriented activities include limited number of tail fins on hand. The Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive. David Chicken, comedy magic from Bo Texas Pool, 901 Springbrook Drive. 972-285-8777; mesquiterodeo.com Gerald, a magic show from Chirstopher 972-881-8392; texaspool.org MESQUITE: June 4, 11, 18, 25 JazzBreaks MIDLOTHIAN: June 1 Pancake Breakfast Lyle, and ventriloquist Ian Varella. The SALADO: Through Oct. 25 Fourth Friday at Mesquite Arts Center In Mesquite, Fly-In Pilots from Texas and beyond fly in Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd. On the fourth Friday of the month, experi- summer means free outdoor jazz concerts to create an aviation extravaganza com- 972-202-7110; shopwillowbend.com/events ence downtown Salado’s Sip ‘n Shop with more than 25 boutiques, art galleries, winer- on the north lawn every Tuesday in June at plete with a pancake breakfast, activities PLANO: June 7-8 Ham-Com Explore the ies, and more. Complimentary drinks and 7:30 p.m. Artists include Melanie Skybell, for children, music, and helicopter and largest amateur radio and electronics show snacks will be available at some locations. Tony Baker, Brad Leali, and the Mesquite plane rides. Mid-Way Regional Airport, in Texas. Ham-Com showcases the latest Jazz Repertory Ensemble Big Band with Historic Downtown Salado, Main Street. 254- 131 Airport Drive. 972-923-0080; in ham radio and related gear, three days of Curt Bradshaw. Mesquite Arts Center, North 947-0888; facebook.com/salado4thfriday mid-wayregional.com classes, lectures, vendor sales, a swap Lawn, 1527 N. Galloway. 972-216-6444; meet, and more. The first 3,000 people SALADO: June 1-15 “Blow Your Own” Fa- mesquiteartscenter.org PLANO: June 1 Holistic Festival of Life through the door receive a 40th anniversa- ther’s Day Event This experience allows and Wellness + Summer Solstice Laby- MESQUITE: June 8, 15, 22, 29 Devils Bowl ry commemorative pin. Plano Event Center, visitors to try glassblowing firsthand. With Learn about and sample a variety of Speedway Enjoy auto racing at the South- rinth 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. hamcom.org the guidance of the artist team, visitors can life-enhancing modalities including pranic assist in various way to help make a one- west’s most famous dirt track. Devil’s Bowl PLANO: June 13 Historic Downtown Speedway, 1711 Lawson Road. 972-222- healing, vedic chanting, ayurveda, yoga, of-a-kind, blown-glass mug, sipper, or meditation, reiki, feng shui, astrology, vastu Plano Arts District Art & Wine Walk 2421; devilsbowl.com Stroll the downtown Plano arts district, tumbler. Salado Glassworks, 2 Peddler’s shastra, massage therapy, and more. Plano Alley. 254-947-0339; saladoglassworks MESQUITE: June 8, 22 Mesquite Artisans sampling different wines in shops and gal- Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Park- .com/upcoming-events and Farmers Market This European-style leries, listening to street musicians, and way. holisticfestivaloflife.com market features food, artisans, and crafters checking out artists and their wares. SALADO: June 8 Texas History Days The from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage Square in PLANO: June 2 Happy Birthday Plano Downtown Plano Arts District, 1013 E. 15th village of Salado leads Texans on a journey Downtown Mesquite, 223 W. Davis. Pool Party Celebrate Plano’s 146th birth- St. 972-922-1292; visitdowntownplano.com back to their roots. This festival features 28 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 29 JUNE 2019> Prairies and Lakes

VISITBEAUMONTTX.COM dozens of educational and entertaining Rusk St. 903-893-8525 or 903-892-7230; have fun when it’s hot outside? Cool off with events, exhibits, tours, demonstrations, scptheater.com or facebook.com/scptheater activities for the entire family and explore and activities. This event is headlined by its SHERMAN: June 15 Juneteenth Celebra- what lives under the ocean waves. Temple inaugural symposium that aims to cele- tion The celebration kicks off with a June- Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Ave. brate the vast histories of Texas. Speakers teenth parade starting in Downtown Sher- B. 254-298-5172; templerrhm.org include Mexico’s Consul General Carlos man and ending at Lucy Kidd-Key Park, TEMPLE: June 7 First Friday On the first Fri- González Gutiérrez and Central Texas’ be- which features vendors, live music, and a day of every month, Historic Downtown loved Roscoe Harrison. This talk aims to kid’s zone—free for kiddos younger than 12. Temple transforms into a giant party. Enjoy connect the stories of all Texans and share Lucy Kidd-Key Park, 405 N. Rusk St. street music and performances, drinks, food, how they made Salado and Texas the 903-892-7230; shermantx.org or and after-hours shopping. Downtown multi-cultural center that it is today. Salado facebook.com/shermantx Temple, Main Street. 254-298-5378; Civic Center, 601 N. Main St. 254-947- discoverdowntowntempletx.com 8634; visitsaladotexas.com SHERMAN: June 21 Farm To Table Dinner and Private Concert with Linda Davis WACO: May 25-Sept. 8 “Be the Astronaut” SALADO: June 14 Randy Rogers Band in and The Scott Family Join in for an outdoor This exhibit premiered at Space Center Concert Enjoy a night of Texas country Houston to record-breaking crowds and Visit Beaumont this summer for crave-worthy dinner, drinks, and private concert with music with the Randy Rogers Band, origi- teaches STEM-based content via a fusion of culinary diversions, outdoor adventure and Linda Davis. This is an intimate concert with nally from San Marcos. All ages require a only 100 tickets available. Come an hour state-of-the art video game technology and history on a grand scale. Start planning by ticket for this show. Outside chairs are not traditional exhibitry. The focus of the exhibit calling 1-800-392-4401 or VisitBeaumontTX.com early, and enjoy specialty appetizers, com- permitted. Johnny’s Steaks and BBQ, plimentary cocktails, and photo opportuni- is on the concepts common to all space 301 Thomas Arnold Road. 254-947-4663; ties with Linda Davis. Old Quail Run Farm, flight, so it uses the narrative of a possible johnnyssteaksandbbq.com 233 Old Quail Run Road. 903-868-2100; future space mission—as opposed to any SALADO: June 15 Salado Springs Craft oldquailrunfarm.com/tickets/linda-davis particular historic mission—as the frame- Barrow Brewing Company in- work to communicate these ideas. In the ex- Beer Festival STEPHENVILLE: May 31-June 1 Moo-La vites a selection of Central Texas craft brew- hibit, visitors learn about the challenges and Fest This hot air balloon festival features excitement of spaceflight, then apply that ers to come celebrate their craft and the dairy activities, tethered and balloon rides, brotherhood that is craft beer in Texas. There knowledge as they fly the spaceships, pilot music, a carnival midway, a Kids Zone, food the landers, and drive the rovers in a thrilling are activities for all ages, food trucks, and trucks and vendors, live musical entertain- Swim with alligators at Gator Country amazing craft beer. Barrow Brewing Compa- narrative adventure to orbit Earth, the Moon, ment, beer and wine pairings with different Mars, Ceres, and Jupiter. Mayborn Museum ny, 108 Royal St. 254-947-3544; barrow cheeses, and balloon glows. The event brewing.com/salado-springs-beer-fest Complex, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. honors the community’s rich dairy heri- 254-710-6558; maybornmuseum.com SALADO: June 29 Tracy Byrd in Concert tage. Stephenville City Park, 378 W. Long. Country music star Tracy Byrd is a house- 254-552-1222; visitstephenville.com WACO: June 2 Bowen Musicfest The 21st Museums E Cultural Events & Festivals E Historic Downtown & Shopping hold name and has been for more than annual music festival returns with great per- STEPHENVILLE: June 24-28 Summer Art two decades. All ages require a ticket for formances from country music star and Camp Children are welcome to join in for a this show. Outside chairs are not permit- Wacoan Wade Bowen and all his friends. weeklong experience that focuses on a va- Touchdown Alley at McLane Stadium, 1001 S. ted. Johnny’s Steaks and BBQ, 301 Thom- riety of artistic endeavors. Cross Timbers as Arnold Road. 254-947-4663; M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. 254-750-8697; bowenfamily Fine Arts, River North Gallery, 204 River foundation.org/bowen-musicfest johnnyssteaksandbbq.com North Blvd. 254-965-6190; ctfac.com WACO: June 8 USA Triathlon Off-Road Na- SEALY: June 7-8 90 Miles on 90 Shop 90 • Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center & Gift Shop SULPHUR SPRINGS: June 7-15 Hopkins Participants are chal- miles of yard sales, antiques, and farmers tional Championship County Dairy Festival This year’s theme, lenged on this course that takes your breath • Sam Houston Memorial Museum markets along US 90 from Sealy to Seguin. “Over the Moon,” celebrates dairy families away. Climb up and down and flow in and out • HEARTS Veterans Museum US 90. 979-885-3222; visitsealy.com Get in on the and the contribution of the dairy industry of cedar breaks and into dark bamboo for- • Huntsville State Park SEALY: June 23 KC Music Fest Enjoy to the local ecconomy with parties. Various local food scene ests. Rocks, roots, limestone ledges, tight • Texas Prison Museum dancing, entertainment, dining, and music locations. hopkinscountydairyfestival.com twisty turns, short power climbs, narrow • Sam Houston State University @eatbmt by the Fabulous Four. Sealy Columbus Club SULPHUR SPRINGS: June 29 Indepen- bridges, fast descents, this course has it all. • The Gibbs Powell County Museum Hall, 1310 US 90 W. 979-885-6370; dence Day Celebration Have a real Redwood Shelter, Cameron Park, 2300 Cam- • The Wynne Arts Center sealykofc.org eron Park Drive. 512-751-8940; active.com/ old-fashioned family experience to cele- • Oakwood Cemetery (Sam Houston gravesite) SHERMAN: June 6, 13, 20, 27 Hot Sum- brate the nation’s birthday. Bring lawn chairs waco-tx/triathlon/races/usa-triathlon-off- road-national-championship-2019 mer Nights Grab a lawn chair, cooler, blan- and join the crowd downtown on Celebra- Huntsville is the home of ket, and friend, and enjoy live music on the tion Plaza for music and family fun begin- WACO: June 15 Sharkfest Swim This swim Sam Houston Municipal Lawn every Thursday night in ning with Saturday evening’s concert of tra- consists of three distances: 1K, 2K, and 4K. All June and July (with the exception of July ditional marches and patriotic tunes swims are in Lake Brazos and start and finish Fourth). Lucy Kidd-Key Park, 405 N. Rusk performed by the North East Texas Sym- at Indian Spring Park. Brazos River, Down- St. 903-892-7230; shermantx.org or phony Orchestra and ending in a blaze of town Waco, University Parks Drive. 254-750- facebook.com/shermantx colors as fireworks explode in the sky above 8697; raceroster.com/events/2019/18578/ Fabulous historic tours SHERMAN: June 14-16, 21-23 “West Side the historic Hopkins County Courthouse. 2019-waco-sharkfest-swim Story” Young lovers are caught between Celebration Plaza, Downtown Sulphur WACO: June 29 Cattle Barons Ball This prejudice and warring street gangs in one of Springs. sulphurspringssymphonyleague.org one-of-a-kind evening features food, live For more information and overnight accommodations on Huntsville the most important and powerful musicals TEMPLE: June 1 Beat the Heat Family music, dancing, and an auction. Waco Con- of all time. Kidd-Key Auditorium, 405 N. Day—Ocean Waves Who says you can’t vention and Visitors Bureau, 100 Washington visit HuntsvilleTexas.com or call 800-289-0388 30 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 31 JUNE 2019> Prairies and Lakes

Ave. 254-753-0807; acshpwa.ejoinme.org/ ginning with Mars, he reviews the ongoing SAN ANTONIO: June 14-16 Celebrity Fan centraltexascbb effort to search for habitable planets, liq- Fest This is the premier San Antonio comic WAXAHACHIE: June 1-2 Gingerbread uid water, and life in the cosmos. The talk con. The interactive fan festival offers fans Trail Historic Home Tour Victorian, Gin- culminates in the search for intelligent life, an intimate and immersive experience gerbread, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne and explores the topic of whether or not it where they can get up close and personal are a few architectural styles showcased in already exists on Earth. Tobin Center for the with their favorite film and television ce- Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. this celebration along with a tour of a spe- lebrities, comic creators, and artists. There 210-223-8624; tobincenter.org cial selection of five private homes and a are celebrity meet-and-greet opportuni- classic car show downtown. Ellis County SAN ANTONIO: June 7-9 “Kinky Boots” g ties, a variety of vendors and artists, gam- Museum, 201 S. College St. 972-937-0681; Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit ing seminars, special performances by the gingerbreadtrail.net features songs by Grammy and Tony-winning stars, and celebrity panels. This year’s fes- pop icon Cyndi Lauper. This joyous musical WYLIE: June 29 Bluegrass on Ballard tival features special guests Jason Momoa, Wylie is wide awake when the seventh an- celebration is about friendships and the be- Amber Heard, and Dolph Lundgren of nual Bluegrass on Ballard comes to down- lief that you can change the world when you town. Event activities include top blue- change your mind. Inspired by true events, “Aquaman”; Ray Fisher of “Justice League”; grass bands from across the country; a “Kinky Boots” takes you from a gentlemen’s Alexandra Shipp and Ty Sheridan of “X- 200-vehicle car show; 100-plus vendors shoe factory in Northampton to the glamor- Men: Dark Phoenix”; Joe Flanigan of “Star- of arts, crafts, and unique items; and food. ous catwalks of Milan. Majestic Theatre, gate: Atlantis”; and Walter Koenig and Rob- Bring a lawn chair. Musicians of all skill lev- 224 E. Houston St. majesticempire.com ert Picardo of “Star Trek.” Freeman els are also invited to bring their instru- Coliseum and Expo Halls, 3201 E. Houston ments to pick and jam with the pros on the St. 210-490-2554; celebrityfanfest.com street and in stores and restaurants on Ballard Avenue. Historic Downtown Wylie, SAN ANTONIO: June 18 Art in the Dark 112 S. Ballard Ave. 972-516-6016; wylietexas. The ninth annual event has more than 50 gov/living/events/bluegrass_on_ballard one-of-a-kind art pieces, 40-plus food and drink vendors, and jewelry made by the Lighthouse’s very own Blind Children’s SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS Program. Enjoy food and drink while so- GOLIAD: June 5, 12, 19, 26 Wayback BEFORE cializing with local San Antonio artists and Wednesdays The history of Presidio La businesses. Art pieces are part of a silent Bahia, Texas’s only fully restored Spanish YOU GO auction and all proceeds go toward im- presidio, is brought to life every Wednes- Planning a trip? proving the Blind Children’s Program at the day during the months of June and July. Find real-time Lighthouse. LaVillita Assembly Hall, 401 Visit with living historians as they bring the highway conditions and past to life and explore little known stories Villita St. 210-531-1532; salighthouse.org/ weather feeds online from the Presidio’s early days. Learn about event/9th-annual-art-in-the-dark at drivetexas.org the daily life of a presidial trooper sta- SAN ANTONIO: June 22 The Legend of tioned on the frontier of Spanish Texas. Ex- or by calling Big Bend Critically acclaimed indie- plore the stone walls and battlements of 800-452-9292. classical group Montopolis turns West the old presidio and duck inside for a look at the museum and collection of artifacts Texas tales into song in this concert in- from the 1700 and 1800s. Presidio La spired by Big Bend National Park. The per- Bahia, 217 Loop 71. 361-645-3752; formance weaves science, history, poetry SAN ANTONIO: June 7-9 Texas Folklife goliadtx.net and personal stories into music inspired by Festival The 48th Folklife Festival to be the land and the people that have walked GOLIAD: June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 Goliad held, this event gathers a myriad of Texan Market Days This open-air, outdoor mar- cultures in a celebration of their heritage, upon it. Music and story are accompanied ket has vendors placed around the beauti- music, art, dance, food, and artisan skills. by breathtaking video that captures the ful courthouse square. The vendors and There are five stages of music and enter- epic grandeur of the vast high desert wil- variety change each month, but typically tainment, more than 60 skilled artisans derness. Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, there are 100 or more vendors in atten- demonstrating crafts such as blacksmithing, 1414 S. Alamo St. 210-262-8653; dance. Local shops and restaurants are wine making, and pottery; living historians montopolismusic.com/bigbend open with unique clothing, arts, and home portraying Texas pioneers, military, and SAN ANTONIO: June 28 Nella in Concert decor. Downtown Goliad, 231 S. Market St. frontier folk; and vendors selling handmade Nella’s music is a meeting place for her 361-645-3563; goliadcc.org Texas wares such as soaps, artwork, and country’s folklore roots, the influence of GOLIAD: June 22 Downtown Summer- décor. Dozens of food vendors prepare a fest Enjoy live music, food trucks, and menu teeming with authentic offerings such her contemporaries, and the music of the games and activities for the whole family. as German schnitzel, Filipino lumpia, Bel- Andalusian region. Above all, she sings Downtown Goliad. 361-645-3454; gian mussels, Greek gyros, Lebanese shish with her bare soul. This concert is pre- goliadtx.net kebabs, Wendish noodles, and Romanian sented by ARTS San Antonio. Charline SAN ANTONIO: June 3 Dr. Neil deGrasse sausage. UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Tyson The American astrophysicist speaks 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 210-458-2300; Mary’s St. 210-226-2891; artssa.org/ on the search for life in the universe. Be- texasfolklifefestival.org individual-tickets 32 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 33 JULY PICKS ACROSS THE STATE

TUBULAR! f outdoor live music is your thing but staying cool in the water sounds more appealing when the temps hit triple digits, head to Fort IWorth’s Panther Island Pavilion, where the two combine for fun all summer on the Trinity River. Rockin’ the River, a free weekly tubing and concert series, is held for six consecutive Saturdays during the hottest weeks of the year, July 6-Aug. 10. Bring kiddos (life jack- ets required), pets on a leash, chairs, and anything that can float without a motor—tubes, rafts, kayaks. Five bands take to the stage each week (past acts include The Dirty River Boys, Kody West, and Micky & the Motorcars), so air up that inner tube and slather on the sunscreen, and get ready to rock. The concerts culminate every Saturday night with a fireworks show. Return to Rockport rockintheriverfw.com After the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Rockport is ready as ever to reclaim its place as a summer destination—and the Rockport Art Festival is no exception. Held on Fourth of July weekend, July 6-7, the Rockport Center for the Arts celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Rockport Arts Festival with live music and entertainment, tasty food and drink, and original creations from more than 120 art- ists and crafters. All ages are welcome, and tiny Texans can head to the activity tent for their own fun. “The Rockport-Fulton area has made great strides to return to the wonderful visitor attraction it has always been…and it shows,” says Sandy Jumper of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. “Every new visitor makes us stronger.” rockportartfest.com

DESERT CHILL OUT all-ages shows scattered through- The Texas desert is the place to be out. Four-day passes are available July 25-28, when music-lovers get for a mere $45, with residents of their fill out in West Texas during Presidio, Brewster, and Jeff Davis the dog days of summer at Viva Big counties eligible for discounted Bend. Held at more than 10 venues, tickets prior to the festival. While the festival welcomes travelers from the 2019 lineup hasn’t been re- all over to enjoy music throughout leased yet, disappointment seems ROCKIN’ THE the towns of Marfa, Alpine, Fort unlikely—past acts include Dale Davis, and Marathon. More than 40 Watson, The Nightowls, Wood & RIVER artists take the stage in four days, Wire, Shinyribs, and Bidi Bidi Banda. Fort Worth, TX with free music during the day and vivabigbend.com

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ALPINE: July 25-28 Viva Big Bend Davis Mountains Preserve, 25 miles north- More than 60 live shows will take place west of Fort Davis on SH 118 (about 10 during the event’s eighth year, featuring a miles past McDonald Observatory). 432-426-2390; nature.org PANHANDLE wide range of music genres. Concerts are PLAINS held in at least 10 venues in Alpine, Marfa, PRAIRIES FORT DAVIS: July 25-28 Viva Big Bend & LAKES PINEY Fort Davis, and Marathon. Various loca- Part music festival and part music-industry BIG BEND WOODS COUNTRY HILL tions. vivabigbend.com COUNTRY conference, Viva Big Bend’s eighth year GULF COAST ALPINE: July 31-Aug. 2 West Texas Rural showcases more than 50 bands at venues SOUTH This‍ event is designed, in Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Marathon. TEXAS Philanthropy Days PLAINS organized, funded, and planned by com- Various locations. 432-426-3015; munity leaders from West Texas. It pro- vivabigbend.com vides rural nonprofits with access to MONAHANS: July 4 Freedom Fest Have funding sources, opportunities for collabo- JULY 2019 fun with a parade, craft and food vendors, ration, and capacity-building services to S M T W T F S swimming, a sand dig, live entertainment, more effectively meet the needs of rural a bike tour, and fireworks. Hill Park, Fifth 1 2 3 4 5 6 West Texas communities. Grant seekers, Street and Allen Avenue. 432-943-2187; grant makers, representatives of public 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 monahans.org agencies, and elected officials can explore 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 new partnerships that lead to mutual un- MONAHANS: July 27 Butterfield Festival 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 derstanding, successful grant proposals, This event features a pie auction, horse- and more financial resources for rural shoe and washer tournament, bull rides, 28 29 30 31 West Texas. Sul Ross State University, and a dance with music by Kyle Park. Ward County Coliseum, 3203 S. Stockton Ave./ Dates for events listed in this calen­dar are East US 90. 432-837-8011; wtxrpd.org SH 18. 432-943-2187; monahans.org subject to change. Please confirm dates in EL PASO: June 15-Aug. 24 The Dinner advance by calling the number listed or by Detective Murder Mystery Show PECOS: July 13-14 La Onda Car Show contacting the local chamber of commerce and Concert The ninth annual event fea- or convention and visitors bureau. At America’s largest interactive-comedy, murder-mystery dinner show, you’ll tackle a tures a car show and bike exhibition and challenging crime while feasting on a fan- has DJ entertainment, food vendors, and BIG BEND COUNTRY tastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is an evening concert. Reeves County Civic ALPINE: June 21-23, 28-30; July 5-7 lurking somewhere in the room, and you Center, 1500 S. Cedar St. 432-448-1102 “Our Lady of the Tortilla” Theatre of the may find yourself as a prime suspect before PECOS: July 27-28 Night in Old Pecos Big Bend presents an outdoor production you know it. Holiday Inn El Paso West—Sun- Celebrate Pecos with this downtown festi- of this goofy 1987 comedy about a Latino land Park, 900 Sunland Park Drive. 866- val of live music, dancing, and a variety of family’s revelations as a pious aunt discov- 496-0535; thedinnerdetective.com vendors including food, toys, and face ers the Virgin Mary in her first batch of tor- EL PASO: July 4 Independence Day Cele- painting. Downtown Pecos. 432-445-2406; tillas. Kokernot Outdoor Theatre. 432-837- bration This celebration features local visitpecos.com 8218; sulross.edu/theatre bands, food vendors, children’s activities, and dancing in the plaza. Bring your blan- ALPINE: June 29-July 4 Alpine’s Fourth GULF COAST of July Celebration The week’s events kets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the tunes leading up to Independence Day include from local groups. San Jacinto Plaza, 114 W. BRAZORIA: July 21 Santa Ana Ball This is Alpine Cowboys baseball, outdoor theatre, Mills Ave. 915-212-1704; elpasotexas.gov/ a re-enactment of a ball held in Brazoria, a neighborhood block party, annual pa- parks-and-recreation Texas in 1832 after the Battle of Velasco. rade, car show, live music, and July 4 fire- FORT DAVIS: July 4 Coolest 5K in Texas The evening includes a gourmet fajita and works. Various locations. 432-837-2326; This 5K includes a 1K fun run/walk. The enchilada dinner, silent and live auction, visitalpinetx.com event benefits the Fort Davis Higher Edu- and dancing. It is a costume ball in the era of the Republic of Texas. There is a cos- ALPINE: July 12-14, 19-21, 26-28; Aug cation Foundation. Jeff Davis County Park, tume contest for Best Couple and party fa- 2-4 “Nunsense” Theatre of the Big Bend 100 Memorial Square No. 4. 432-426- presents an outdoor production of this hi- 3015; fortdavis.com vors for all. Brazoria Civic Center, 202 W. Smith St. 979-824-0455; brazoriahf.org larious spoof about the misadventures of FORT DAVIS: July 4-6 Coolest Fourth of the Little Sisters of Hoboken Nunnery as July The pageantry of Independence Day BROWNSVILLE: July 20-21 Zoo Family they try to raise money to bury sisters who comes alive in the rugged and scenic town Starlight Sleepover Tour the zoo at night were accidentally poisoned by the convent of Fort Davis. Comedy acts, gunfights, ven- and challenge your senses to observe noc- cook. Kokernot Outdoor Theatre. 432-837- dors, tasty food, live music, a parade, and turnal animals. It’s a sleepover in a nice 8218; sulross.edu/theatre fireworks await visitors. Fort Davis Cham- air-conditioned building. Enjoy games, a pizza party, and an early morning outdoor ALPINE: July 19-21 Sul Ross Weekend ber of Commerce, 100 Memorial Square The 43rd annual long weekend of events No. 4. 432-426-3015; fortdavis.com breakfast. The Starlight Sleepover is for adults and kids over the age of 7. Gladys celebrates Sul Ross State University and FORT DAVIS: July 12-14 Open Weekend Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold St. 956-548- supports its rodeo program. Activities in- at Davis Mountains Preserve The Nature clude a dance with live music, roping Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve 9453; gpz.org events, sport clay shooting, and poker opens for hiking, biking, equestrian activi- CLUTE: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Planetarium and golf tournaments. Various locations. ties, picnics, photography, birding, and Show The show features a 30-foot dome 940-549-3717; sulrossexes.com other outdoor pursuits on select days. equipped with a projector to produce the

36 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 37 JULY 2019> Gulf Coast night sky as it appears to the naked eye, month. Find artists, live music, and all tests—one for adults and one for chil- EDNA: July 6 Brackenridge Indepen- together with a large variety of high-tech things creative. Shop for local arts and dren—with cash prizes. Water Street Vil- dence Day Celebration and Fireworks equipment to give a close-up feel for crafts, see art exhibits in galleries, and lage, 505 S. Water St. 361-446-2843; This year’s event includes an antique trac- things like comets, exploding stars, and enjoy mouthwatering food and drinks as visitcorpuschristitx.org/events tor show and parade, a Kiddie Peddle Trac- black holes. Center for the Arts & Sciences, tor Pull, the Ride’em-Push’em-Pull’em Pa- you pop in and out of the many restaurants CORPUS CHRISTI: July 13 Plumeria Pas- 400 College Blvd. 979-265-7661; rade, a watermelon eating contest, hot dog and local bars. Artesian Park, 524 Twigg St. sions Class A week before the big annual eating contest, DJ dance, and a fireworks brazosportcenter.org 361-882-2363; marinaarts.com sale, Plumeria Society veteran Frank show, as well as a new obstacle course CLUTE: July 12-14, 19-21 “Shrek! The Mu- Eicholz and friends discuss tips on pur- CORPUS CHRISTI: June 14-July 7 The competition. This event is free to the pub- sical” Enjoy watching the ogre and his chasing and raising these exotic, tropical Summer Melodrama Get your popcorn lic. Brackenridge Park and Campground, friends in a family-friendly musical. Center beauties and lead a tour of the Gardens ready and gear up for a hilarious, old-fash- 891 Brackenridge Parkway. 361-782-5456; for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd. and Nature Center’s impressive plumeria ioned summer melodrama. Take part in the brackenridgepark.com/independenceday 979-265-7661; brazosportcenter.org or long standing tradition at this Corpus garden and Willoughby Viewing Platform. FREEPORT: July 3-7 Fishin’ Fiesta visitbrazosport.com Christi theater with the whole family. Don’t South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Since 1947, fisherman have been drawn to CLUTE: July 25-27 Great Texas Mosquito miss your chance to cheer the hero, boo Center, 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100; this fishing tournament each year in the Festival This fun-filled, family event in- stxbot.org the villain, and throw as much popcorn as hopes of catching the biggest redfish, bar- cludes food booths, arts and crafts, a you like. Harbor Playhouse, 1802 N. Chap- CORPUS CHRISTI: July 19-Aug. 11 “Gypsy” racuda, or any other offshore or inshore three-day carnival, and live entertainment arral St., Bldg. No. 2. 361-882-5500; Harbor Playhouse presents one of the fish. The 72nd annual event is sponsored capping off each evening. Clute Municipal harborplayhouse.com greatest musicals ever created. It is the by the Freeport Lions Club and offers car- Park, 100 Parkview Drive. 979-265-8392; ultimate tale of an ambitious stage moth- nival rides, food, live entertainment, mosquitofestival.com or visitbrazosport.com er fighting for her daughters’ success dances, and arts and crafts. The fishing CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 31 Bay while secretly yearning for her own. Set tournament is one of the largest on the Jammin’ Concert and Cinema Series all across America in the 1920s, when Gulf and includes prizes for both offshore Every Thursday and Friday evening during vaudeville was dying and burlesque was and inshore categories. Fireworks display the months of summer, Cole Park Amphi- born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show is Friday night. Freeport Municipal Park, theater turns into a mecca of fun for the explores the world of two-bit show busi- 421 Brazosport Blvd. 979-233-5137; whole family. On Thursday nights enjoy ness with brass, humor, heart, and so- fishinfiesta.com or visitbrazosport.com free music in the amphitheater while kid- phistication. Harbor Playhouse, 1802 N. FREEPORT: July 14 Freeport Market dos play in the park, then on Friday nights BEFORE Chaparral St., Bldg. No. 2. 361-882-5500; harborplayhouse.com Square Local vendors showcase home- enjoy a free children’s movie under the YOU GO made goods and farm fresh items. Down- stars. Cole Park, 2600 Ocean Drive. CORPUS CHRISTI: July 20 Plumeria Soci- town Freeport, 311 E. Park Ave. 979-233- 361-826-3460; cctexas.com/departments/ Planning a trip? ety Annual Sale Attend this fabulous sale 0066; freeport.tx.us or visitbrazosport.com parks-recreation-department Find real-time of plumeria starts and potted plants from highway conditions and Plumeria Society of South Texas members’ FREEPORT: July 27 Schuster Home Open CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 31 Built by the Schuster family in 1917, own collections. Entrance to the sale is House Hatchling Releases of Kemp’s Ridley Sea weather feeds online the same year the city of Freeport was in- free, with proceeds benefiting care and Turtles Every year, thousands of the en- at drivetexas.org corporated, this home was a special place maintenance of the botanical gardens dangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are or by calling for family gatherings and holidays. The beautiful plumeria garden with tree- nested and hatched in Corpus Christi, then 800-452-9292. home serves as an example of family life top-level viewing platform. Garden Senior released into the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a during the founding of Freeport. Schuster Center, 5325 Greely Drive. 361-991-4376; once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch Home, 1130 W. Second St. 979-297-0868; plumeriasocietyofsouthtexas.com the baby sea turtles make their way into visitbrazosport.com the ocean for the first time. Padre Island CORPUS CHRISTI: July 20 Spazmatics in GALVESTON: July 5 Robert Earl Keen National Seashore, 20420 Park Road 22. Concert Take a trip down memory lane CORPUS CHRISTI: July 4 Fourth of July and Tyler Childers in Concert “The road 361-949-8068; nps.gov/pais with a night full of classic ’80s hits after a Big Bang Celebration The Fourth is not goes on forever...” It’s not always easy to Corpus Christi Hooks baseball game. The CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 18 Kent complete without a breathtaking fireworks sum up a career—let alone a life’s ambi- Ullberg: Celebrating the Wild and Won- Hooks is a Double-A affiliate team of the show. Spend the day relaxing on the tion—so succinctly, but those five words derful The newest featured exhibit show- World Series-winning Houston Astros. The beach then head downtown for a one-of- from Robert Earl Keen’s calling-card an- classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s artist Justin Favela features larger-than-life cases works from Corpus Christi’s own Spazmatics put on an infectious show that them just about do it. Making one of his a-kind fireworks show over Corpus Christi will have you cheering and dancing in the piñatas depicting a visual feast of Tex-Mex Kent Ullberg, one of the world’s most dis- captivates the entire crowd with their frequent stops at The Grand this summer, Bay. Water’s Edge Park, 602 South aisles. See what millions of women world- cuisine, from “nachos supreme” to “chili tinguished wildlife artists. Ullberg is best quirky personalities. To close out the night, he’ll be joined by Tyler Childers, singer- Shoreline Blvd. 361-561-2000; wide have been laughing about for 16 con carne.” This site-specific installation, known for iconic public sculptures, and the enjoy a spectacular fireworks show over songwriter called “the New Voice of Appa- bigbangcorpuschristi.com years. The Grand 1894 Opera House, museum is filled with more than 50 sculp- the baseball field and the Corpus Christi lachia” by Rolling Stone. Join these two mu- which is both playful and challenging, is in- 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-8194 or tures depicting detailed fish, sea mam- CORPUS CHRISTI: July 7 Frida Fanatics Harbor Bridge. Whataburger Field, sical poets for a summer treat. The Grand tended to generate conversation about 409-765-1894; thegrand.com mals, turtles, native birds, and majestic Festival On her birthday and death week, 734 E. Port Ave. 361-561-4665; 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. popular culture, the politics of food, and land animals. The world of Kent Ullberg is join in celebrating the life of Frida Kahlo, an milb.com/corpus-christi 800-821-8194 or 409-765-1894; HARLINGEN: July 3 Freedom Fest This In- the Latino experience in the U.S. Houston brought to museumgoers through interac- artist whose works were inspired by na- CORPUS CHRISTI: July 20 Wingapalooza thegrand.com dependence Day celebration is filled with Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main tive technology. Art Museum of South ture and artifacts of Mexico. She is remem- live music, food vendors, carnival rides, St. 713-529-4848; visithoustontexas.com The American Bank Center hosts the third GALVESTON: July 12-14 “Menopause, the Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-825- business vendors, and a fireworks show. bered for her boldness and using vibrant annual Wingapalooza where visitors can Musical” Four women at a lingerie sale HOUSTON: June 27-July 28 “Josephine 3500; artmuseumofsouthtexas.org Lon C. Hill Park, 1217 Fair Park Blvd. colors in her art. She had a passion for life sample as many wings as they like and have nothing in common but a black lace Tonight” This is the musical biography of CORPUS CHRISTI: June 8-Aug. 2 First and embraced her Mexican culture. There enjoy live music. American Bank Center, bra...and memory loss, hot flashes, night 956-622-5053; visitharlingentexas.com showbiz legend Josephine Baker. “Jose- Friday ArtWalk Watch downtown Corpus is Frida-inspired art, crafts, entertainment, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-826-4700; sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and HOUSTON: June 1-Aug. 25 “All You Can phine Tonight” draws on the early life of the Christi come to life every first Friday of the and food. Don’t miss the look-alike con- americanbankcenter.com more. This hilarious musical parody set to Eat” This solo exhibition by mixed-media internationally known singer, actress, and 38 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 39 JULY 2019> Gulf Coast nightclub sensation who wowed audiences Dunbar Park, 803 FM 2004. 979-297- ries and the grand prize winner takes a ROCKPORT-FULTON: July 4 Fourth of SUGAR LAND: July 19-21, 26-28; Aug. “Zulu Time,” a short-hand term for the in America and Europe in the first quarter of 4533; lakejackson-tx.gov or $4,500 value. There is also Hi-Lo, black- July Boat Parade and Fireworks Get in 2-4 “Mamma Mia!” ABBA’s hits tell the hi- world’s standardized mode of tracking the 20th century, and reveals the relation- visitbrazosport.com jack, and bingo for the people who don’t the patriotic mood as you view the patriotic larious story of a young woman’s search for time, also known as “Coordinated Univer- ship of the young Josephine and her laun- play poker. Check out the gun raffle, live boat parade at noon. Best views are from her birth father. This sunny and funny tale sal Time” (UTC). Through compelling LAKE JACKSON: July 6 Abner Jackson dress mother who steers her toward suc- and silent auction, fantastic prizes, and the Broadway adjacent to Little Bay. The Wen- unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the two-dimensional and sculptural work, the Plantation Site Tour Visit the historic ar- eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to artist invites visitors to consider this empir- cess and then guides her to remember her cheological site of Major Abner Jackson, delicious seafood dinner, too. Palacios dell Family Fireworks Show is held at dark. Recreation Center, 2401 Perryman Ave. discover the identity of her father brings ical system of reference and the invisible roots. The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main St. the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Rockport-Fulton Harbors. 361-729-6445; 361-972-2615; palacioschamber.com rockport-fulton.org three men from her mother’s past back to hierarchies that impact our daily lives. 713-520-0055; ensemblehouston.com Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the the island they last visited 20 years ago. Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. MLK Blvd. HOUSTON: July 4 ExxonMobil Summer site was destroyed by the same hurricane PORT ARANSAS: July 4 Fourth of July ROCKPORT-FULTON: July 20 Rock- Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview 512-471-5482; blantonmuseum.org/ Symphony Nights: Star Spangled Salute that devastated Galveston. Discover the Fireworks Display Catch a spectacular port-Fulton Market Days More than 100 Drive. 713-302-5329; inspirationstage.com rotation/kambui-olujimi-zulu-time There’s no better way to celebrate the sugar-making process of the 1840s and fireworks display over the harbor. If can- vendors and live music add extra fun Fourth than with the Houston Symphony’s how convict labor replaced slave labor celled by weather, it is the following eve- during the third weekend of the month. SUGAR LAND: July 28 Papa Roach in AUSTIN: Through Jan. 26, 2020 Star Spangled Salute to America. Enjoy all during the 1870s. Abner Jackson Plantation ning. Robert’s Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. The pet-friendly market offers more than a Concert with Asking Alexandria and Bad “Motown: The Sound of Young America” of your patriotic favorites and cap off the Site, FM 2004 near SH 332. 979-297-1570; 361-749-4111; cityofportaransas.org dozen food trucks and food vendors, with Wolves Alternative rock quartet Papa Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the seating in the shade. Festival Grounds at Roach heads out on their summer 2019 night with a spectacular fireworks display. ljhistory.org or visitbrazosport.com PORT ARANSAS: July 11-14 The Deep Sea birth of Motown Records, this exhibit traces Rockport Harbor, 100 Seabreeze. headlining run, the Who Do You Trust? Tour, the evolution of the label, focusing on its This is a ticketed event for the covered LAKE JACKSON: July 20 Bird Banding Round Up Fishing Tournament What 361-463-0125 with Asking Alexandria and Bad Wolves. major artists and musical achievements, seating area. Free tickets are available at Volunteers collect baseline data on bird began in 1932 as the Tarpon Roundup has Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, and it explores how the sound of Motown the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the populations at the sanctuary. The banding grown from a handful of Port Aransas fish- SAN BENITO: July 6 ResacaFest Celebrate 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; continues to influence some of pop music’s day of the performance. Miller Outdoor station is an excellent opportunity to see ing and hunting guides pitting their skills the spirit of America with live music, re- smartfinancialcentre.net most important artists today. With support Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive. birds up close and to learn all the birds of against one another to become the largest freshments, performances, and a fireworks from the Motown Museum in Detroit and 281-373-3386; milleroutdoortheatre.com the Brazosport area. Gulf Coast Bird Ob- family fishing tournament on the Texas show. Heavin Memorial Park, 705 N. Bowie TOMBALL: July 4 July Fourth Celebration personal artifacts from some of the music’s servatory, 299 W. SH 332. 979-480-0999; Gulf Coast. The event attracts fishers of all St. 956-361-3804; sanbenitoevents.com and Street Festival Tomball’s annual cele- HOUSTON: July 27 All The Books Author biggest recording artists, “Motown: The Have you ever wanted to meet the gcbo.org or visitbrazosport.com ages and skill levels and draws more than bration is the largest birthday bash in Event SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: July 2 Fourth of Sound of Young America” is the first major person behind the pages? At All The Books 800 contestants annually. The monies northwest Harris County. Aerial fireworks, July Fireworks At 9:15 p.m. sharp, a silent museum exhibition to embrace all facets of Author Event, writers from various genres from the Deep Sea Roundup are used to barge in the center of the Bay releases its live music, a tribute to veterans, food ven- fund scholarships for community students dors, and a giant kids zone pack the fun. the biggest sound in soul in the ’60s: are in the same room at the same time payload into the summer sky. Louie’s Back- musically, culturally, and politically. solely for your entertainment. From crime and support community youth activities. yard, 2305 Laguna Blvd. 956-761-3000; There is free admission and parking. Busi- This year’s roundup welcomes a new kayak ness 249 north of FM 2920. 281-351-5484; LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St. to fantasy to children’s books, there is any- sopadre.com 512-721-0200; lbjlibrary.org thing and everything your heart doesn’t division as well. Port Aransas Municipal tomballtx.gov Harbor, 301 JC Barr Blvd. 361-701-7711; SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: July 31-Aug. 4 AUSTIN: June 3-Aug. 2 Professional Art know it desires yet. Browse and find your Texas International Fishing Tournament TOMBALL: July 6 Narrated Glass Blow- new favorite author. Entry is free. Hyatt Re- deepsearoundup.com ing Demonstration Come out to Houston’s Academy Teen Summer Camps Art studio (TIFT) Surrounded by the sparkling waters Atelier Dojo offers a rigorous training to gency Houston Intercontinental Airport, 425 RICHMOND: July 4 An American Tradi- of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexi- only open-access studio and watch us blow N. Sam Houston Parkway E. 832-704-3227; FIND MORE tion Nothing says America and Indepen- glass. We offer free, narrated demos on the young, dedicated artists between 13-18 co, Port Isabel and South Padre Island play years old. The Summer Teen Intensive allthebooksevent.wixsite.com/atbevent dence Day like games, speeches, and food. host to Texas’ largest saltwater fishing first Saturday of every month (except Au- EVENTS ONLINE Classes are designed to offer a sampling of Enjoy this fun-filled day and celebrate tournament. Fishers young and old com- gust). Be sure to check our website before LAKE JACKSON: July 4 Cole Degges in Texas Highways the Dojo’s yearly courses in drawing and oil America’s birthday with some old- pete in one of three divisions: bay, tarpon, heading out, as demonstrations typically Concert Bring lawn chairs and refresh- Events Calendar listings painting, specifically tailored to teens. Stu- fashioned game play. George Ranch and offshore. Dockside, spectators turn out start at 3 p.m. There is also a showroom and ments for a free outdoor concert. Lake dents should come prepared to learn, can be found online Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Road. 281- to view impressive catches of blue marlin, gallery where you can find that perfect gift. Jackson Civic Center Plaza, 333 SH 332. grow, and have fun. Classes include figure, with additional details about 343-0218; georgeranch.org white marlin, and sailfish brought in by the Three Dimensional Visions—Glass Blowing 979-415-2600; lakejackson-tx.gov or cast, and still-life drawing; still-life paint- these events and others. Visit big boats offshore. Bay anglers weigh in Houston, 17442 FM 2920. 281-734-0366; visitbrazosport.com ROCKPORT: July 6-7 Art Festival Rock- ing; and self-portrait drawing. Atelier Dojo, texashighways.com/events port Center for the Arts hosts its 50th an- mouthwatering catches of speckled trout, threedimensionalvisions.com LAKE JACKSON: July 4 Firecracker 4 Run 916 Springdale Road, Building 2, Suite or traveltexas.com for nual Rockport Art Festival. Join the fun redfish, and flounder during the two days Enjoy a 4-mile run through the neighbor- VICTORIA: May 24-July 14 Kathleen El- 106B. 281-793-4209; atelierdojo.com a searchable list over Independence Day weekend. More of fishing. South Padre Island Convention This exhibit features the glass hoods of Lake Jackson along Oyster Creek. liott Exhibit than 120 artists and master craftsmen, Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. 956-761-3000; sculpture work of Kathleen Elliott, where BANDERA: July 2 Cowboy Capital Opry This is a USATF-certified course. Dunbar of events. selected from a competitive pool of appli- sopadre.com botanical forms are used to create surreal See some Grand Ole Opry-style entertain- Park, 803 FM 2004. visitbrazosport.com ment, hosted by Gerry and Harriet Payne, cants, present their original creations. Red, White, Blues, representations of nature. The Nave Muse- SUGAR LAND: July 6 and enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Sil- LAKE JACKSON: July 4 Fireworks Dis- Visitors also enjoy live music and enter- and Brews Pack up your chairs and head um, 306 W. Commercial St. 361-575-8228; ver Sage Community Center, 803 Buck Creek. play Celebrate America’s birthday with tainment, tasty food and drink, and a huge to the Plaza to round out your Fourth of navemuseum.com fireworks. Dunbar Park, 803 FM 2004. 830-796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com air-conditioned tent. There is also a chil- July weekend with snacks and brews from VICTORIA: July 26-Aug. 4 “Mamma Mia!” 979-297-4533; lakejackson-tx.gov or PALACIOS: July 4 Lions Club Fourth of dren’s activity tent and collectible festival Baker St. Pub & Grill and live country music Theatre Victoria presents the stage adap- BANDERA: July 4 Annual Pet Parade visitbrazosport.com Celebrate Independence July Celebration merchandise including the annual festival from Tribute to George Strait. Sugar Land tation of the hit musical. Leo J. Welder Cen- Enjoy this free 24th annual pet parade LAKE JACKSON: July 4 Rubber Duck Re- Day with a flag-raising ceremony, a kids pa- poster and T-shirt. Rockport Festival Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive. 281-276- ter for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St. along the Medina River. Bandera City Park, gatta Get out on Oyster Creek for some rade, a barbecue lunch, carnival, helicopter Grounds, SH 35 at Rockport Harbor. 6000; sugarlandtownsquare.com 361-570-8587; theatrevictoria.org 1102 Maple St. 830-796-3045; kayak and canoe fun. Teams will compete rides, bingo, a LaSalle Landing re-enact- 361-729-5519; rockportartfest.com banderacowboycapital.com ment featuring La Petite Belle, and fire- SUGAR LAND: July 13 Sugar Land Heri- to be one of the first 20 boats to retrieve ROCKPORT: July 13 Art Center Market This historic walking tour takes BANDERA: July 4 Lakehills Fourth of July works. East Bay Park, East Bay Boulevard. tage Hike HILL COUNTRY eight different rubber ducks that will be Second Saturday Member artists exhibit attendees back to the time when Sugar Parade The parade begins at St. Victor 361-972-2615; facebook.com/palacios.lions corralled along the creek and bring them and sell their unique and one-of-a-kind Land was a company town, with virtually AUSTIN: Jan. 26-July 14 “Kambui Olujimi: Church, followed by a barbecue chicken back to the starting point in order to win a PALACIOS: July 13 Poker in Palacios and fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, all enterprises managed by the Imperial Zulu Time” Following its last showcase at and sausage plate at the Lakehills Ameri- prize. The total course length will be ap- Seafood Dinner This event is a fundraiser wood carving, yard art, fiber art, and more. Sugar Company or its affiliate, Sugarland the University at Buffalo Art Galleries, this can Legion starting at noon. Enjoy live proximately 1 mile. Teams can consist of up for the Chamber of Commerce. Guests Live music and food truck on site. Down- Industries. Sugar Land Heritage Museum & new solo exhibition by Brooklyn Native country music in the pavilion. St. Victor to two people and should bring their own must be 21 years of age to attend. The town Rockport, Austin Street. 361-729- Visitor Center, 198 Kempner St., Building B, Kambui Olujimi is on view in the Contem- Chapel, 10514 Park Road 37. 830-796- kayaks or canoes, lifejackets, and paddles. poker tournament is a Texas hold’em se- 5519; rockportartcenter.com second floor. 281-275-2045; slheritage.org porary Project gallery. The title comes from 3045; banderacowboycapital.com 40 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 41 JULY 2019> Hill Country

BANDERA: July 5, 12, 19, 26 Bandera ite spot at the Plaza, to hear the oom- pah- BOERNE: July 16, 30 Abendkonzert Summer Rodeo Friday night summer pah of their favorite tunes, and watch the The Boerne Village Band is the longest rodeo events include bull riding, mini bulls, kids do the chicken dance. Bring lawn continuously playing German band in the team roping, tie-down roping, No. 10 rop- chairs, blankets, and picnics. Main Plaza, world outside of Germany. Concert regu- ing, open roping, break-away roping, open 100 N. Main. 830-249-1635; visitboerne.org lars come early to grab their favorite spot barrels, junior barrels, and, of course, mut- BOERNE: July 4 Fourth of July Fireworks at the Plaza, to hear the oom-pah-pah of ton bustin’. Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, Sponsored by the Boerne Fire Department, their favorite tunes, and watch the kids do 2886 SH 16 N. 830-796-3045; the fireworks show starts a little after dark the chicken dance. Bring lawn chairs, blan- banderacowboycapital.com and can be viewed from many places kets, and picnics. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. BANDERA: July 6 Bandera Market Days around Boerne, but the best place is Bo- 830-248-1635; visitboerne.org Shop arts and crafts vendors in downtown erne City Park. Bring chairs and picnics. BOERNE: July 18 Thirst for Nature Every Bandera. Bandera County Courthouse Boerne City Park, 106 City Park Road. third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo Lawn, 500 Main St. 830-796-3045; 830-249-3644; visitboerne.org Nature Center hosts a specially themed banderacowboycapital.com BOERNE: July 6 Concert in the Cave A re- event where visitors can learn about the BANDERA: July 6 The Old Timers Trading turn performance by Terri Hendrix with different plant and wildlife of Boerne and Post Meet local artists and artisans. The Lloyd Maines in the Throne Room—two the Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on Old Timer, 14178 SH 16 N. 830-796-3045; Texan stars plus cave acoustics—promises an adult beverage made to match the banderacowboycapital.com to be a memorable evening of entertain- theme for that month for those who are of ment. Cave Without A Name, 325 Kreutzberg BANDERA: July 9, 13, 20, 27 Bandera age, or choose the non-alcoholic version Road. 830-537-4212; visitboerne.org Cattle Company Gunfighters Experience for the kids. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City gunfight re-enactments. Shows are at BOERNE: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Farmers Mar- Park Road. 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org noon and 2 p.m. Bandera Visitors Center, ket at The Cibolo Shop fresh local pro- BOERNE: July 19 Star Party This 126 SH 16 S. 830-796-3045; duce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, astronomy-filled event will feature star banderacowboycapital.com local honey, and Texas Hill Country arts experts with their telescopes for dazzling and crafts. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. BANDERA: July 9, 13, 20, 27 Cowboys on night-sky experiences. Bring blankets, 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org Main Every Saturday, expect to see and in- chairs, and bug spray. Boerne City Lake teract with a sample of the Old West cow- BOERNE: July 6, 20 Hot Rod Night With Park, 1 City Lake Road. 830-248-1635; boy lifestyle. Main Street. 830-796-3045; live music and classic cars, this event is visitboerne.org banderacowboycapital.com reminiscent of old-fashioned Americana BULVERDE: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday street parties—a gathering place for old BANDERA: July 18 Third Thursday Cow- Night Rodeo This rodeo features all types and new friends. The Derringer Band per- boy Camp Pickers who play Cowboy, of Texas entertainment, from live music Texas, or Western swing music are wel- forms classic rock. Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. and dancing to mechanical bulls, mutton’ come to sit in. Public welcome. Bandera 830-331-8799; visitboerne.org bustin, and calf scrambles. Enjoy beer, Beverage Barn RV Park, 1407 SH 16 N. 830- BOERNE: July 13-14 Boerne Market Days wine, and soft drinks coupled with barbe- 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com Hundreds of festive booths display every- cue, tacos, steak, burgers, and more. thing from collectibles and remembrances Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road. BANDERA: July 26-27 National Day of of the past to modern innovations that will 830-980-2226; tejasrodeo.com the American Cowboy Start the day off with a chuckwagon breakfast, then enjoy bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll COMFORT: July 9 Music in the Park Held the Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters, past. Boerne Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. the second Tuesday of May through Octo- Little Wrangler’s Stick-Horse Races and 210-844-8193; visitboerne.org ber, these free concerts also include free Boot Scramble, fiddlers, a singing cowboy, BOERNE: July 13 Kuhlmann-King drinks provided by Gaddis Methodist a storyteller, Native American exhibits, Museum Tour Located behind Boerne City Church, the co-sponsor of the event with bucking bulls, chicken ropin’, Texas Rang- Hall, the Kuhlmann-King house gives the the Chamber of Commerce. Bring a lawn ers, Western craftsmen, a picker’s circle, public the opportunity to step back in time chair, enjoy the music, and dance, too. and blacksmiths. Stay for the ranch rodeo to see what a historic Boerne home looked Comfort City Park, SH 27 and Broadway. at Mansfield Park Arena. Bandera County like “way back when.” Open every Second 830-995-3813 Saturday of each month. Kuhlmann-King Courthouse Lawn, 500 Main St. 830-796- FREDERICKSBURG: July 4 Fourth of July House, 402 E. Blanco Road. 830-331-1033; 3045; banderacowboycapital.com Celebrations A community parade down visitboerne.org BANDERA: July 26 Texas Heroes Hall of Main Street is followed by a patriotic pro- Honor The Frontier Times Museum cele- BOERNE: July 13 Moondance Concert gram at Marktplatz, chili cookoff at Becker brates the National Day of the American Series Bring drinks, chairs, and a picnic for Vineyards in Stonewall, live music in Luck- Cowboy by inducting great Texans into a concert beneath the Texas stars. Cibolo enbach, and a concert and fireworks at their Texas Heroes Hall of Honor. Frontier Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. Times Museum, 510 13th St. 830-796- 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org Various locations. 830-997-6523; 3045; banderacowboycapital.com BOERNE: July 13 Second Saturday Art visitfredericksburgtx.com BOERNE: July 2 Patriotic Abendkonzert Beat Boerne shops and art galleries are FREDERICKSBURG: July 5 First Friday A special patriotic performance celebrates teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine Art Walk Fredericksburg Tour fine art the Fourth of July. The Boerne Village Band art experience. Take a walk on the art side galleries offering special exhibits, demon- is the longest continuously playing German every second Saturday of the month. Hill strations, refreshments, and extended band in the world outside of Germany. Con- Country Mile, 100 N. Main. 210-954-6659; viewing hours the first Friday of every cert regulars come early to grab their favor- visitboerne.org month. 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FREDERICKSBURG: July 6-7, 20-21 Live your dancing shoes and get ready. The by The Grapevine staff. The complimentary ries. The event includes veteran recogni- Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing There’s fun for band takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Come tastings are held on the patio and garden tions, food trucks, vendors, and live music. the whole family at this event featuring a early for swing dance lessons from 6 to of this popular tasting room. Samples of Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main St. 830- full slate of live quarter horse and thor- 7 p.m. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. food that are offered for sale are provided, 792-4044; dietertcenter.org oughbred races. Gillespie County Fair- 830-629-5077; gruenehall.com and each event features live music and KERRVILLE: July 11-Aug. 10 PhotoQuest grounds, 530 Fair Drive. 830-997-2359; GRUENE: July 5, 12, 19, 26 Friday After- three prize giveaways. The Grapevine, View the 19th annual judged competition gillespiefair.com noon Club at Gruene Hall A Gruene Hall 1612 Hunter Road. 830-629-5077; and exhibition of photographs by the Hill FREDERICKSBURG: July 6-7 Pacific tradition, now in its 21st year, where hip- grapevineingruene.com Country Camera Club. Kerr Arts & Cultural Combat Living History Re-enactment sters, oldsters, suits, locals, and drifters GRUENE: July 20-21 Old Gruene Market Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. 830-895-2911; See equipment and weapons used during mix it up to start their weekend rite (pun Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely kacckerrville.com WWII and a battle re-enactment set on an intended). This quintessential Friday happy crafted items and packaged Texas foods. KERRVILLE: July 12-13 Hill Country Gun island in the Pacific with flamethrower, hour celebrates the warmer weather with Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. and Knife Show Vendors sell guns, knives, tanks, uniformed actors, and more. Na- great beer prices, prize giveaways, and the 830-629-5077; gruenemarketdays.com coins, cutting boards, ammo, and more. Hill tional Museum of the Pacific War Pacific best in Texas tunes broadcast live by KNBT HUTTO: July 4 Fourth of July Celebration Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview. Combat Zone, 508 E. Austin. 830-997- 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels. There’s even The second annual celebration features 830-315-3101; [email protected] 8600; pacificwarmuseum.org a very special guest interview each week. live music every hour, food trucks, kids ac- Past guests include Ray Benson, Steve KERRVILLE: July 12-13 Kerrville Open FREDERICKSBURG: July 19-21 Freder- tivities, and fireworks. This event is free to Pro Rodeo This full rodeo includes bare- icksburg Trade Days Shop more than 400 attend. Hutto Park at Brushy Creek, back and saddle bronc riding, calf roping, vendors or relax in the biergarten while 1001 CR 137. 512-759-4003 team roping, ladies barrel racing, bull listening to live music. 355 Sunday Farms riding, a calf scramble, and mutton bust- Lane. 830-990-4900; fbgtradedays.com INGRAM: July 19-20, 26-27; Aug 2-3 “Mamma Mia!” In this musical featuring ing for the kids. Kerr County Hill Country FREDERICKSBURG: July 20 Night in Old songs by the Swedish pop group ABBA, a Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27. Fredericksburg Celebrate the heritage of young woman wants to invite the father 830-997-1864; lmrodeo.com the Texas Hill Country with a barbecue and she’s never known to her wedding—only to KERRVILLE: July 13-14 Kerrville Sum- chili cookoff, live music, food, drinks, and discover that there are three possible more. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, mer Market Vendors from all over the choices. Hill Country Arts Foundation The state and beyond come to present their art, 530 Fair Drive. 830-997-2359; SUBSCRIBE Point Outdoor Theatre, 120 Point Theatre gillespiefair.com jewelry, clothing, accessories, gourmet food, FOR FREE Road. 830-367-5121; hcaf.com gift items, and more. Inn of the Hills Hotel & FREDERICKSBURG: July 21 PCAA Con- To order a free JOHNSON CITY: July 27-28 Market Days Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway. cert in the Park Enjoy a free Sunday eve- one-year subscription­ Local artisans sell handmade items, jewel- 888-225-3427; texasmarketguide.com ning concert. Bring your chairs, eats, and ry, and plants. Food and beverages are drinks. Marktplatz, 126 W. Main St. 830- to the quarterly Texas KERRVILLE: July 19 Summer Concerts in available. City Park, US 290 at Avenue G. the Park Enjoy some summer jams at this 997-8515; fredericksburgfestivals.com Highways Events Calendar, 830-868-7684; johnsoncitytexas.info visit texashighways.com/ free event. Bring your lawn chairs. Louise FREDERICKSBURG: July 25-28 “Disney’s All gal- eventsubscription. JOHNSON CITY: July 28 Art Walk Hays Park, 202 Thompson. 830-257-7300; Frozen Jr.” Fredericksburg Youth Theater leries are open for new exhibits and are kerrvilletx.gov presents this performance featuring the serving adult beverages and snacks. North KERRVILLE: July 20-21 Texas Gun and emotional relationship and journey be- Nugent and Main streets. 830-868-7684; Knife Show Vendors sell new and used tween princess sisters with a cast of be- johnsoncitytexas.info loved characters—a show loaded with guns, knives, gold and silver coins, jewelry, magic, adventure, and plenty of humor. KERRVILLE: June 1-July 6 Southwest camping gear, military supplies, and more Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 S. US 87. Gourd Fine Art Show The nations finest under one roof. Kerr County Hill Country gourd artists compete in a variety of cate- Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-285- 830-997-3588; fredericksburgtheater.org Earle, Delbert McClinton, Radney Foster, gories in this popular annual show. Kerr 0575; texasgunandknifeshows.com FREDERICKSBURG: July 26-28 Hill Hayes Carll, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. The 42nd annu- Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-606- KERRVILLE: July 21 Painting with Piz- Country Auto Swap Meet 830-895-2911; kacckerrville.com al auto swap meet, car corral, and flea 1281; gruenehall.com zazz Enjoy a glass of wine and chocolate market provides free parking, free shuttle KERRVILLE: July 4 Robert Earl Keen’s treats while creating a personalized wine GRUENE: July 14 Gospel Brunch with a service on Saturday, and a variety of con- Fourth on the River Enjoy food, vendor glass. Kerrville Hills Winery, 3600 Freder- Texas Twist in Gruene Hall In the tradition booths, family fun, river fun, a splashpad, icksburg Road. 830-895-4233; cessions. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, live bands, a free concert featuring Robert kerrvillehillswinery.com Park, SH 16 S. 254-751-7958; enjoy awe-inspiring gospel music coupled Earl Keen, and a fireworks show. Louise earhartproductions.com with a mouth-watering buffet, catered by KERRVILLE: July 23-26 Heart of the Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive. 830-257- FREDERICKSBURG: June 29 Food Truck Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar. Gruene Hills Golf Tournament Golfers from 8233; robertearlkeens4th.com Festival Enjoy a full day of food trucks, Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-629-5077; around the country and state compete in wine from local wineries, and live music. gruenehall.com KERRVILLE: July 5 Dive-In Movie at the the 74th annual 72-hole tournament. Scott Luckenbach Texas, 412 Luckenbach Town Pool Attendees can swim, float, or just dip Schreiner Municipal Golf Course, 1 Country GRUENE: July 18 Come and Taste It— Loop. 830-997-3224; luckenbachtexas.com their toes while a family-friendly movie Club Lane. 830-895-1027; hohkerr.com Meet Texas’ Best Winemakers Sample plays on a large poolside screen. Louise GRUENE: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Two Ton Texas’ best wines and craft brews on the KERRVILLE: July 26-28 “Beauty and the Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive. 830-257- Tuesdays It wouldn’t be summertime third Thursday of each month throughout Beast, Jr.” Playhouse 2000 Summer Musi- without popular rockabilly band Two Tons the year (except January). A featured wine- 7300; kerrvilletx.gov cal Camp presents the stage adaptation of of Steel holding court in Gruene Hall every maker showcases three of their newest re- KERRVILLE: July 6 Open Car and Motor- this classic Disney story of transformation Tuesday evening—now in its 24th year. If leases, top-selling, or hardest-to-find cycle Show The 21st annual open car and and tolerance. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main you haven’t caught Two Ton fever yet, grab wines, alongside a craft brew hand-picked bike show awards trophies for all catego- St. 830-896-9393 caillouxtheater.com

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KYLE: July 4 Independence Day Fire- NEW BRAUNFELS: July 13 Moe Bandy in every Thursday night. Bring friends, family, cians perform in an intimate venue. Texas housekeeping, and doing laundry. In addi- DALHART: July 27-28 XIT Junior Rodeo works Show Join in the celebration of In- Concert Enjoy an intimate evening with lawn chairs, blankets, and an ice chest of Pie Company’s famous pies, tamales, pizza, tion, they raised large gardens, tended Rodeo for ages up to 16. Events are organized dependence Day as the city of Kyle once one of country music’s favorite legends. your favorite beverages—no glass or Sty- coffee, and soft drinks are available. Con- flocks of poultry, canned and preserved according to age. XIT Rodeo Arena, 2050 E. again has planned a spectacular fire- Riley’s Tavern, 8894 FM 1102. rofoam containers/coolers. Plaza Park, certs are held in the Fellowship Hall at foods for their families, made and repaired John Todd Road. xitrodeoreunion.com works show. Many say that this is the outhousetickets.com 206 N. CM Allen Parkway. 512-393-8400; Wimberley United Methodist Church. Wim- furnishings, picked cotton, drove tractors, DENVER CITY: July 4 July Fourth Cele- toursanmarcos.com berley United Methodist Church, 1200 CR and took over the men’s work during World biggest and best fireworks show in the NEW BRAUNFELS: July 19-21 North bration Enjoy food, games, a car show, 1492. 512-847-3109; wimberleyumc.org/ War II. This exhibit uses photographs and area. Plum Creek Golf Course, 4301 Ben- American Jewelry and Gift Show Shop SAN MARCOS: July 4 SummerFest and fireworks. Stuffy Moorhead Park, ner Road. 512-262-3939; cityofkyle.com/ this show for beads, jewelry, gold, silver, The city’s annual Fourth of July celebration susannas-kitchen explanatory texts to convey a sense of the 300 W. 15th St. 806-592-5424; recreation gemstones, clothing, handbags, accesso- features live music, children’s activities, WIMBERLEY: June 28-July 21 “The Best lives of rural Texas women. River Valley Pi- denvercitychamber.com oneer Musem, 118 N. Second St. 806-323- KYLE: July 13 Market Days Enjoy local ries, gift items, and vintage jewelry. There food vendors, and of course fireworks. Little Whorehouse in Texas” Based on a 6548; rivervalleymusem.org DUMAS: July 4 Fourth of July World vendors, live music, and family fun under is free wine, free parking, and free hourly Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway. real-life brothel, the “Chicken Ranch” Championship Mud Volleyball Tourna- the shade of the oak trees. City Square prizes. Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. 512-393-5930; summerfestsmtx.com thrived for more than 130 years in La CANADIAN: July 4-6 Fourth of July Cele- ment Like to play in the mud? Join teams Park, 101 S. Burleson St. 512-262-3939; Castell Ave. 210-410-0737; nashows.com SAN MARCOS: July 14 Don’t Tread on My Grange. The destination of football teams, bration Celebrate Independence Day with from all across the Texas Panhandle and politicians, and others, it enjoyed the cozy rodeos, a parade, turtle races, arts and cityofkyle.com/recreation OZONA: July 4 Fourth of July Celebra- Tri This classic Texas Hill Country triathlon beyond as they play for the mud volleyball protection of the town’s sheriff until a cru- crafts, dancing, art shows, and a free water- tions Join the Ozona Knights of Columbus gives participants the unique opportunity world championship. This all day, elimina- LAGO VISTA: July 4 July Fourth Festivi- sading reporter sets out to expose the op- as they celebrate Independence Day. Food to swim in Spring Lake, normally closed to melon feed. Downtown Canadian, 119 N. tion-style tournament goes until the top ties Participate in a 5K race, parade, and a eration. A rollicking hootenanny of a musi- booths, games, and entertainment keep the public and a federally funded wetland Second St. 806-323-6234; canadiantx.com team is crowned. Cash prizes are awarded fireworks display. Bar K Park, 6608 Bar K cal with memorable music, dance, and visitors busy until the Patriotic Parade. This and headwater. Only 300 swimmers per CANADIAN: July 11-25 Screen on the to the top four teams. There are non-profit Clubhouse Court. 512-267-7952; characters, it stars small-town Texas in all year experience this. Bike with the epic Green Enjoy movies on the lawn on Thursday vendors selling food and drinks throughout lagovistajuly4.org of its glory.​ The Wimberley Playhouse, views of the Texas Hill Country. Run the nights. Canadian Visitor’s Center Lawn, 119 N. the day. Cap the day off with a dazzling 450 Old Kyle Road. 512-847-0575; LLANO: July 4 Fireworks Over the Llano hilly, shady surrounding neighborhood. Second St. 806-323-6234; canadiantx.com fireworks display (weather permitting). Mc- River Enjoy a fireworks display over the There is a massive Scallywompus-style wimberleyplayers.org Dade Park, East 14th and Durrett streets. CLAUDE: July 11-13 Caprock Roundup Llano River. Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive. party at the finish. The triathlon is a 500- Market Day More 806-935-2123; dumaschamber.com WIMBERLEY: July 6 For the 88th annual event, this year’s 325-247-5354 meter swim, 12-mile bike, and 5K run. than 450 outdoor booths are filled with art, theme is Big Top on Caprock. Celebrate pi- DUMAS: July 19-20 D’Town Barbecue Meadows Center, 201 San Marcos Springs furniture, collectibles, and treasures of all LLANO: July 6 Rock’N Riverfest Bring the oneer history on the courthouse square. Cookoff This annual cookoff features Drive. 210-849-8275; toursanmarcos.com kinds. Live music and food and drink make lawn chairs and grab your sunscreen. This FOLLOW Past events have included a parade, rodeo, teams from across the Texas Panhandle for a shopper’s delight. Lions Field, 601 FM festival is full of jet ski races, vendors, SPRING BRANCH: July 3 Hill Country Fun craft show, fiddlers contest, Miss Arm- and beyond. Averaging 35-40 teams, this US ON 2325. 512-847-2201; shopmarketdays.com music, children’s activities, and rat rod Fest Have fun while watching fireworks, strong County contest, and a chicken cookoff is recognized by the state of Texas cars. Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive. INSTAGRAM listening to live music, and enjoying activi- chase. Courthouse Square, Trice Street and and the International Barbeque Cookers 325-247-5354; llanorocknriverfest.com When you’re out and about ties for kids. Food and drink booths are PANHANDLE PLAINS US 287. 806-676-5420; claudetx.org Association and has a variety of meats in- provided. Entrance is $10 per car and then cluding brisket, ribs, pork shoulder/butt, NEW BRAUNFELS: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at various events AMARILLO: July 5 First Friday Art Walk COLORADO CITY: July 4 J.O. Dockrey Fly- and chicken. There is usually a Cookers Tuesday Night Swing with Dirty River activities thereafter are free. Jumbo Evans across the state this summer, Sports Park, 101 Jumbo Evans Blvd. Join local artists when they open their gal- In and Breakfast Starting at 7 a.m., planes Choice category as well. On Saturday, there Dixie Band Dance the night away with New post your photos on Instagram leries to share the art they create every day start landing and the smell of bacon is in is a Peoples Choice fundraiser and cookers Braunfels’ favorite sons of swing. Krause’s 210-488-8063; springbranchtennis.com/ so we can join in on the fun. at Arts in the Sunset. Food trucks and en- the air. Before 9 a.m., more than 50 planes who participate take a $1.00 donation for Cafe and Biergarten, 148 S. Castell Ave. hill-country-fun-fest Tag @TexasHighways and tertainment are on site. Arts in the Sunset, have landed and more than 500 people samples and a chance to win an award for 830-625-2807; krausescafe.com/events UVALDE: July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 72D. 806-310- have been fed breakfast. There is an this category. Monies collected goes to a include #TrueTexas in your Sahawe Summer Ceremonials The Sa- NEW BRAUNFELS: July 4 Fourth of July 2600; artsinthesunset.org awards program and then everyone takes caption for a chance hawe Dancers are a unique performing local non-profit organization. There is also Patriotic Parade and Program All are off by 10 a.m. Colorado City Airport, to be featured. group from Uvalde. These ceremonials AMARILLO: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Amarillo a Kids Q for children to participate too. welcome to walk or ride along in this pa- 4309 FM 1808. 325-728-3404; feature a 90-minute performance of danc- Community Market The Market hosts live Cash prizes and trophies are awarded at rade. The parade begins with the Comal coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com es from the Plains and Pueblo tribes and music and a diverse mix of everything the the end of the cookoff on Saturday. Mc- Community Band performing, and after the tribes from Mexico. This is where visitors Panhandle has to offer: herbs and veggies, COLORADO CITY: July 4 July Fourth in Dade Park, East 14th and Durrett streets. parade the patriotic program includes the can see the Sahawes at their best as some baked goods, live plants, cut flowers, jel- the Park Let freedom ring with washer 806-935-2123; dumaschamber.com presentation of the colors, a welcome, an of the dances can’t be taken on the road lies, jams and pickles, and arts and crafts. pitching and horseshoe tournaments. Take FRIONA: July 21 Cheeseburger Festival invocation, special music, remarks by New Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Grounds, part in the hot dot eating contest or enjoy a The Cheeseburger Capital of Texas hosts exciting parade ends at the baseball fields because the elaborate props and cos- Braunfels city officials, a benediction, re- tumes don’t travel well. Dances from the 1000 S. Polk St. 806-335-6360 swim at the pool. At dark, enjoy a fireworks the 14th annual Cheeseburger Festival that tiring of the colors, and playing of the bells. north of town. There is a fireworks display show. Ruddick Park, 1205 E. Eighth St. Kiowa, Sioux, Crow, Apache, Hopi, Santa AMARILLO: July 27 National Day of the includes a competition cookoff for the best The parade begins in the Saints Peter and at the fields after sunset. Ozona’s Historic 325-728-3403; coloradocitychamberof Clara, Taos, Aztec, and Yaqui tribes may be Cowboy Enjoy a day of family fun including cheeseburger. There are lots of arts, crafts, Paul Church parking lot. Main Plaza, Town Square, Avenue E and 11th Street. commerce.com seen at the Summer Ceremonials. Sahawe craft projects, roping demonstrations, and fun for the entire family. Anyone is Downtown New Braunfels. 830-629-1572; 325-392-2827; ozona.com/eventscalendar Outdoor Theater, Corner of South Wood cowboy poetry, cowboy music, Charro her- DALHART: July 4 Fourth of July Fire- welcome to participate in the cookoff, and sophienburg.com SAN MARCOS: June 4-July 30 Movies in and West Garden streets. 830-261-9568; itage, and horseback rides. Celebrate the works Enjoy a fireworks show to celebrate 20 teams is the limit. First place receives Bring your blanket and chairs NEW BRAUNFELS: July 12 John Conlee in Your Park sahawe.com Western lifestyle and the American Quarter the nation’s independence. Rita Blanca $1,000. Friona City Park, 700 Main St. and pick the perfect spot to enjoy a movie 806-250-3491; friona-chamber.com Concert Country superstar John Conlee Second Saturday Horse. American Quarter Horse Museum, Lake, 1219 FM 281. dalhart.org and festivities. Come early for pre-movie WIMBERLEY: July 13 performs a show filled with many of his Gallery Trail On the second Saturday of 2601 I-40 E. 806-376-4811; LEVELLAND: July 2-7 Babe Ruth Softball games an hour before sunset. Admission is DALHART: July 13, 27 The Purpose Mar- classic hits. Freiheit Country Store, every month, come early and stay late for aqha.com/museum Southwest Regional Tournament Ap- free and concessions are available for pur- ket An open-air market, with farmers, arti- 2157 FM 1101. 830-625-9400; ticketfly.com wine, light bites, and an art-filled evening proximately 50 teams from 6 states com- chase. Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Park- CANADIAN: June 24-July 31 Texas Hu- sans, chefs, and vendors sharing their pas- at the galleries in and around the Wimber- pete in this regional softball tournament. NEW BRAUNFELS: July 12 Turnpike way. 512-393-8400; toursanmarcos.com manities Traveling Photo Exhibit: Rural sions and purposes, including fresh Troubadours and Robert Earl Keen in ley square. Various locations, 13811 RR 12. Texas Women at Work 1930-1960 This produce, quality handmade goods, deli- Oxy Sports Complex, 1201 Equalizer Road. Concert Join in for a special night with SAN MARCOS: June 6-Aug. 29 Summer 260-290-5001; gallerytrail.com photo exhibit highlights rural Texas women cious foods and treats, and mission-driven 806-928-8235; brlswregion.com in the Park Concert Series This year country artists Turnpike Troubadours and WIMBERLEY: July 18 Susanna’s Kitchen who were industrious and enterprising. products from around the world. Purpose LEVELLAND: July 19-20 National Rope marks 30 years of the summer concert se- Robert Earl Keen. Whitewater Amphithe- Coffee House Concert Series Every third These women performed the common Coffee Co., 324 Rock Island. facebook.com/ Horse Development Program Futurity ries. Different bands of various genres play ater, 11860 FM 306. ticketfly.com Thursday, talented and well-known musi- tasks of housewives everywhere—cooking, purposemarket and Team Roping This event has futurities 46 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 47 JULY 2019> Panhandle Plains for rope and ranch horses and a slide team vited to feature a dozen of their works breakfast and talk on Western art followed combines interactive play areas and large- roping. Mallet Event Center and Arena, during this summer’s show. Fort Concho, by a skit by the Concho Cowboy Company. scale photos of insects to create a one-of- 2320 US 385. 806-632-0979; 630 S. Oakes St. 325-657-4444; Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, a-kind art experience for kids and adults. caprockranchers.com fortconcho.com 630 South Oakes St. 325-481-2730; Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St. fortconcho.com 940-767-2787; artscouncilwf.org/artzeum LEVELLAND: July 24-27 Junior Rodeo SAN ANGELO: July 3 July Third Pops Con- Cowboy Association Finals Members of cert The concert draws more than 35,000 STAMFORD: July 3-7 Texas Cowboy Re- WICHITA FALLS: July 4 Old-Fashioned the Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association people and features live music, children’s union Rodeo This is the 89th annual Fourth of July Parade and Celebration compete in rodeo events for the finals. activities, and a fireworks extravaganza. world’s largest amateur rodeo. The event Step back in time this Fourth of July. The Mallet Event Center and Arena, 2320 US The concert includes a selection of patriot- kicks off with a parade on Wednesday. festivities begin with a patriotic parade, 385. 806-205-0350; jrcarodeo.com ic music along with a military march-in and Enjoy nightly rodeos, concerts, dances, ending at the Kell House Museum, which hosts an old-fashioned salute to America LUBBOCK: July 1-4 Fourth on Broadway Fort Concho cannons firing. General ad- matched horse races, barbecue and For 29 years, this has been an event that mission is free but reserved seating is chuckwagon cookoffs, a daily tradeshow, a followed by a cake walk, face painting, Lubbock and the entire region look for- available. Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial River- Western art show, a fiddler’s contest, and yard games, and more. Kell House ward to. This year’s theme is “Celebrate stage, 401 Orient St. 325-655-4136; more. Texas Cowboy Reunion, US-277. Museum, 900 Bluff St. 940-723-2712; Heroes.” Pre-Fourth evening concerts sanangelosymphony.org 325-773-3138; texascowboyreunion.com wichita-heritage.org begin July 1, and the festival culminates in a SAN ANGELO: July 4 Holiday Artillery SWEETWATER: July 4 Sparks in the Park WICHITA FALLS: July 12-13 Texas Six full day of parade, daytime concerts, eat- Salutes Celebrate Independence Day with and Lions Club Fourth of July Parade Man All-Star Games The best six-man ing contests, a fishing tournament, a picnic hourly salutes by the Fort Concho Artillery Celebrate Independence Day with an eve- football and basketball players in Texas in the park, an evening concert, and fire- to honor our nation’s 243rd birthday. Fort ning of fireworks, food trucks, and a pa- converge in Wichita Falls for this annual works. Most events are free. This year’s Concho National Historic Landmark, rade. Parking is available at Newman Park. event. MSU DL Ligon Coliseum & Memorial exciting new attraction is the 40-plus-foot 630 South Oakes St. 325-481-2730; Nolan County Coliseum/Newman Park, Stadium. 940-761-6820; wichitafalls.org ferris wheel. The kids area has free activi- fortconcho.com 220 Coliseum Drive. 325-235-5488; WICHITA FALLS: July 27 Watermelon ties such as kids yoga, water slides, a me- sweetwatertexas.org Fest Head to the Downtown Wichita Falls chanical bull, an obstacle course, a petting Farmers Market for a slice of ice-cold wa- zoo, and pony rides. Mackenzie Park and SWEETWATER: July 11 Big Country termelon. Downtown Wichita Falls Devel- Downtown, 301 I-27. 806-749-2929; Dance This monthly country dance opment board of directors and staff will be broadwayfestivals.com features different bands performing and a potluck dinner. Sweetwater VFW, slicing and serving watermelon slices until LUBBOCK: July 5-27 West Texas Water- 217 Avenger Field Road. 325-235-5488; they run out. Downtown Wichita Falls color Society Summer Show Member sweetwatertexas.org Farmers Market, 713 Ohio Ave. 940-322- artists exhibit and sell their beautiful water 4525; downtownwf.com media artworks. This exhibit is supported BEFORE SWEETWATER: July 19-21 West Texas in part through a grant from the City of Rodeo Association Finals Finalists com- Lubbock, as recommended by Civic Lub- YOU GO pete in rodeo events. Nolan County Colise- PINEY WOODS um, 220 Coliseum Drive. 432-413-0976; bock Inc. Louise Hopkins Underwood Cen- Planning a trip? GRAPELAND: July 4-6 East Texas Coun- westtexasrodeo.org/schedule ter for the Arts, 511 Avenue K. 806-794- Find real-time try Music Festival Jam along at this three- 4655; wtws.org highway conditions and SWEETWATER: July 24-28 American day music festival with the best of Texas POST: July 12-14 Old Mill Trade Days weather feeds online Junior Rodeo Association Finals (AJRA) country artists. There is nonstop entertain- Finalists compete in rodeo events. Nolan ment and food, and campers can enjoy the Shop for arts, crafts, furniture, jewelry, at drivetexas.org County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive. campground with more than 400 RV spots. clothing, home decor, homemade candy, or by calling candles, goat milk soap, antiques, gifts, 325-235-3484; ajra.org East Texas Country Music Festival, 247 Salm- 800-452-9292. and more, plus enjoy live entertainment VEGA: July 4 Fourth of July Flag Cele- on Lake Road. 214-897-3604; etcmf.com and food. 318 S. Avenue F. oldmilltrade bration Join in and show your patriotic HENDERSON: July 4 July Fourth Parade, days.com pride. Bring a flag (some flags provided) in Fun in the Park, and Fireworks The city POST: July 12-13 Smokin’ in the Park the morning to show those passing through celebrates with a parade, children’s inflat- The ninth annual barbecue cookoff— our county how we celebrate the U.S.’s ables, food, musical entertainment, and sponsored by the Post Rotary—is a Lone SAN ANGELO: July 11-Sept. 8 “Frontiers: birthday. Wear your red, white, and blue fireworks. Lake Forest Park, 1500 Lake Star Barbecue Society-sanctioned event. An Artistic Exploration of Space Travel, and wave as travelers go west on the in- Forest Parkway. 903-646-5440; Post City Park. Technology, the Age of Discovery, and terstate. Also, visit downtown Vega for the visithendersontx.com More” Artwork related to exploration is Avenue of American Flags throughout SAN ANGELO: Through-Aug. 18 Richard HUNTSVILLE: July 4 July Fourth Cele- exhibited in celebration of the 50th anni- town. West Overpass of Vega, Exit 35 off and Pam Salmon Sculpture Competition bration The Fourth of July celebration is a versary of the first moon landing. San An- I-40 W. 806-267-2828; oldhamcofc.org The fifth biennial juried competition will fun and safe event for the entire family. gelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. feature 12 large outdoor sculptures. Sunk- VEGA: July 19-20 Comancheros City- The fireworks show begins at dark, weath- 325-653-3333; samfa.org en Garden Park, 704 S. David St. 325-653- Wide Garage Sales Shop garage sales er permitting. Kate Barr Ross Park, 486 SH 3333; samfa.org SAN ANGELO: July 11-Sept. 8 “Highlights throughout town and the surrounding area. 75. 936-291-9726; huntsvilletexas.com from the Permanent Collection” Selec- There are maps with listings of sale items SAN ANGELO: June 27-Aug. 4 American JACKSONVILLE: July 13 Cherokee Craft tions from the art museum’s permanent and addresses of sales placed at local Plains Artists Summer Show Five mem- and Trade Fair Enjoy free admission to a collection are on display. San Angelo Mu- bers of the American Plains Artists Associ- businesses. Various locations, 904 Main St. show featuring a variety of arts and crafts ation (APA) are participating in a special seum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- 806-267-2828; oldhamcofc.org vendors, some new and many returning. 3333; samfa.org show. Guests who attended last year’s APA WICHITA FALLS: June 22-Aug. 11 Artze- Each event assists a local charity. Norman juried show cast their ballots for their fa- SAN ANGELO: July 27 National Cowboy um Interactive Kids’ Exhibit This year’s Activity Center, 526 E. Commerce St. vorite art pieces, and those artists were in- Day Celebrate Western culture with a light exhibit, “Small Wonders: Insects and Art,” jacksonvilletexas.com

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JEFFERSON: July 4-6 July Fourth Week- vention Center, 100 Grand Blvd. 903-237- Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a Ponte Ave. 972-450-2800; visitaddison BASTROP: July 6 Red, White, and You— end The Historic Jefferson Railway offers a 1000; longviewkennelclub.org/show host of new songs by Oscar- and Grammy .com/specialevents Dancing Through the Decades Continue special holiday weekend aboard an an- Award-winner and master melodist, Ste- the Independence Day fun with this dance LONGVIEW: July 26-28 Great Texas Bal- ADDISON: July 3 Kaboom Town! This fire- tique gas-powered locomotive, where the phen Schwartz, tackling timely issues celebration. Enjoy dance lessons, live loon Race Enjoy a world-class event at- works show features fireworks choreo- about what it means to be “the perfect history of Independence Day unfolds in tracting the very best competitive pilots graphed to music and simulcast on the music, food and drink concessions, and one of the railway’s narrated historical day child” and what it means to be “a real fa- historical exhibits. Vintage dress is encour- from across the United States and the radio. Visitors can enjoy food and live en- tours. View the Support Our Troops display ther.” Texas Theatre, 213 W. Crawford St. aged, as there is a prize for best dressed. world. The event earned Longview the offi- tertainment as well. There is also an air that honors the United States Military. The 903-922-1126; thetexastheater.com The featured band performing is The Tony cial designation as “The Balloon Capital of show by the Cavanaugh Flight Museum. ride includes a stop at Diamond Don Gator Harrison Band. Bastrop Convention and Ex- Texas” by the Governor of Texas in 1985. In THE WOODLANDS: July 3 Houston Sym- This fireworks show can be seen across the Pit for feeding live alligators. Historic hibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St. 512-332- 2013, Gregg County was proclaimed “The phony: Star-Spangled Salute The Inde- entire town. Addison Circle Park, 4970 Ad- Jefferson Railway, 400 E. Austin St. 8984; redwhiteyoudance.com Balloon Race Capital of Texas” by the 83rd pendence Eve tradition is back. Enjoy patri- dison Circle Drive. 972-450-2800; 866-398-2038; jeffersonrailway.com or Texas Legislature. Visitors at the race can otic hits from across the decades while addisonkaboomtown.com BASTROP: July 12-27 “Newsies” Set in diamonddonempire.com see balloon flights over the city each day, remembering our veterans. The Cynthia ADDISON: July 20 Addison After Dark turn-of-the century New York City, “News- KILGORE: July 4 Fourth of July Extrava- and balloon glows at night entertain crowds Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Join in on outdoor entertainment on the ies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a char- ganza This popular Independence Day with an awesome display of color and ex- Robbins Drive. 281-364-3010; third Saturday of every month from May to ismatic newsboy and leader of a band of event features a 20-minute explosively citement. It’s one of the most popular things woodlandscenter.org November. This event features live music, teenaged “newsies.” When titans of pub- entertaining fireworks display. Bring the to do at the event as the public is able to get TYLER: July 8-11 Brunson Equestrian movies, and food trucks. With different lishing raise distribution prices at the family for a festival-style atmosphere with up close and watch how balloons are in- Center Summer Camp Session 4 This is a themes each month, the entertainment op- newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies food vendors, market stalls, and live music flated and operate. There are live concerts horse-riding camp designed for the begin- tions are forever changing, giving fans a from across the city to strike against the at the amphitheater. Kilgore City Park. on Friday and Saturday nights as well, and ner to advanced rider. Camp is open to all unique experience. This month enjoy Luau unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. 903-988-4117; cityofkilgore.com Kids Land offers a safe area for children ages from 6 to 99. These summer camps Based on the 1992 motion picture and in- spired by a true story, “Newsies” features a KILGORE: July 13 Patriotic Street Party with activities and attractions. Vendors have are a great experience, whether you’re East Texans come together to show their arts, crafts, and merchandise in booths looking for a fun activity for yourself or Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken patriotism with a gigantic street party on lined up along an improvised midway. Food your horse-crazy child. Texas Rose Horse (“Little Shop of Horrors,” “Sister Act”) and Main Street. Historic Downtown Kilgore. vendors are on site, too. Gregg County Re- Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award- kilgoremainstreet.com/patriotic- gional Airport, 269 Terminal Circle. 903- texasrosehorsepark.com winner Harvey Fierstein. Bastrop Opera street-party 237-3281; greattexasballoonrace.com House, 711 Spring St. 512-517-6422; TYLER: July 13-14 Hunter Jumper Schol- visitbastrop.com/event/newsies-the- KILGORE: June 27-July 28 Texas Shake- MAGNOLIA: July 4 Fourth of July in Mag- arship Circuit and Horse Show This non- FIND MORE broadway-musical/321 speare Festival For the 34th summer nolia This free event celebrates the Fourth profit organization provides competition season, East Texas’ only professional the- of July with music, hot dogs, watermelon, for horse and rider from cross rails to hunt- EVENTS ONLINE BASTROP: July 19-21 Corvette Invasion atre produces “As You Like It,” “Born Yes- and a fireworks display. Unity Park, er derbies and jumper classics. This is a Texas Highways The largest Corvette car show in Texas comes to Bastrop. Check out hundreds of terday,” “Othello,” “Into The Woods,” and 19450 Nichols Sawmill Road. 281-615- fun, outdoor family activity. Texas Rose Events Calendar listings Corvettes before they caravan out on Sun- “The Girl Who Cried Throgmonster.” The 5697; cityofmagnolia.com Horse Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882- can be found online performances historically sell out fast. Van 8696; texasrosehorsepark.com day to the Circuit of the Americas Race MINEOLA: Jan. 7-Dec. 30 Square Danc- with additional details about Cliburn Auditorium, 1000-1198 Brook Drive. Track—the only F1 track in America. The ing Join in on square dancing every Mon- TYLER: July 15-18 Brunson Equestrian these events and others. Visit 903-983-8119; texasshakespeare.com show also features car show awards, and day night with national caller Tim Tyl. Center Summer Camp Session 5 This is a texashighways.com/events auto, food, and lifestyle vendors, as well as horse-riding camp designed for the begin- LONGVIEW: July 4 Fireworks and Free- American Legion Hall, 2015 US 80 E. or traveltexas.com for other special events. Bastrop Convention This festival includes an ner to advanced rider. Camp is open to all dom Celebration 903-312-3713; mineolarailers.com a searchable list and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St. air-conditioned vendor hall, concessions, ages from 6 to 99. These summer camps NAPLES: July 25-27 Watermelon Festi- 512-373-5544; corvetteinvasion.com free outdoor concerts, carnival rides, a are a great experience, whether you’re of events. val This 80th annual event includes a pa- motorcycle procession, a car show, a his- looking for a fun activity for yourself or BEDFORD: July 4 Fourth Fest Enjoy chil- rade, street dance, an antique car show, toric fly-over, and a water foam area. Don’t your horse-crazy child. Texas Rose Horse dren’s activities, live music, the annual sa- music, arts-and-crafts vendors, games, miss the Patriotic Pup Fashion Show, Fam- Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; lute to our soldiers, and fireworks at this and free ice-cold watermelon. The Melon ily Feud contest, and fireworks show. Ad- texasrosehorsepark.com Independence Day event. Bedford Boys Patch on Front Street. 903-563-9713 Ranch Park, 2801 Forest Ridge Drive. mission and parking are free. Maude Cobb TYLER: July 22-25 Brunson Equestrian PALESTINE: July 13 Dog Daze of Summer 817-952-2317; bedfordtx.gov Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd. Center Summer Camp Session 6 This is a on the Lawn. Meet on the lawn for a sum- 903-237-1000; longviewtexas.gov/2394/ Concert Series Gather in the shade with horse-riding camp designed for the begin- mer tiki party featuring a fire-twirling BELTON: June 29-July 6 Fourth of July Fireworks-and-Freedom-Celebration friends and move to the groove of live ner to advanced rider. Camp is open to all show, island music, hula dancing, and com- Celebration and PRCA Rodeo Since the music while enjoying expertly paired snack plimentary leis. Addison Circle Park, 1850s, folks from all over Texas have come LONGVIEW: July 26-28 AKC Dog Show ages from 6 to 99. These summer camps boards and beverages in an environment The Longview Kennel Club holds their are a great experience, whether you’re 4970 Addison Circle Drive. 972-450-2800; to celebrate the Fourth of July in Belton. to escape the dog days of summer. Bands AKC-licensed, all-breed dog shows. The looking for a fun activity for yourself or visitaddison.com/specialevents This weeklong celebration draws more performing are Chris Oliver and Company, than 50,000 people and features one of Tyler Obedience Training Club conducts your horse-crazy child. Texas Rose Horse ARLINGTON: June 1-2, 9, 14-16, 21-23, The Magills, and The Tuxedo Cats. Oxbow USA Today’s top 10 parades in the country, all-breed obedience trials on both days. At Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; 28-29; July 3, 5-6, 14, 19, 21 Free Music Hollow, 215 E. Crawford St. 903-729-6066; the shows, up to 190 AKC-recognized texasrosehorsepark.com Under the Stars Enjoy free outdoor con- the Festival on Nolan Creek, live music, a breeds can compete for the dog that most palestinechamber.org/festivals certs on select evenings throughout the carnival, a patriotic program, and a kickoff closely matches the standard for each PALESTINE: July 26 “My Son Pinocchio: summer by performers, including Shotgun barbecue, with the PRCA Rodeo being the PRAIRIES AND LAKES breed exhibited. At the obedience trials, Geppetto’s Musical Tale” The classic tale Rider, BB King Blues Band, The Bright Light highlight of the celebration. Downtown activities range from basic obedience to of toymaker Geppetto’s little wooden pup- ADDISON: June 13-Aug. 8 Vitruvian Social Hour, Nakia & the Blues Grifters, and Belton. rodeobelton.com the more advanced classes that involve re- pet is given new life. This musical, which Nights Live Enjoy live music and gourmet Blue Water Highway. Levitt Pavilion Arling- BONHAM: July 25-27 Kueckelhan Rodeo trieving scented objects and performing retells the classic Disney story from Gep- food trucks every other Thursday in June, ton, 100 W. Abram St. 817-543-4301 or This rodeo has taken place for more than jumps. Vendors are on site selling pet sup- petto’s perspective, features the beloved July, and August. Admission and parking are 817-543-4308; levittpavilionarlington.org 60 years and is one of the most entertain- plies and accessories. Maude Cobb Con- classic songs, “When You Wish upon a free. Vitruvian Park Amphitheather, 3875 ing and exciting events that takes place in 50 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 51 JULY 2019> Prairies and Lakes

Fannin County each year. Thousands of enjoy the Classic Car Cruise-In as well as CHAPPELL HILL: July 4 Fourth of July and a fireworks display. Columbus Golf learning about the history of chocolate, people of all ages and walks of life look food and beverage vendors. This event is Parade and Cowboy Round-Up Course, 141 Veterans Drive. 979-732-8385; how it’s made, and meeting those who forward to attending this annual event, and free to the public. Downtown Brenham, Come celebrate the Fourth at the annual columbustexas.org make these scrumptious treats. Includes the experience seems to get better each 115 W. Main St. 979-337-7580; Biggest Small Town Parade in Texas. The private motorcoach transportation, CORSICANA: June 1-July 31 Hotter Than and every year. Rodeo activities include downtownbrenham.com parade features the world famous March- many dessert samples, and beverages Blue Blazes: Summer in the West Exhibit ing Kazoo Band, and the Chappell Hill His- bareback, saddle bronc, ranch bronc, steer BRENHAM: July 20-21, 27-28; Aug. 10-11 Featuring artwork from the Pearce’s per- on board (you can also BYOB). The exact torical Society once again hosts the sum- wrestling, tiedown, breakaway, team rop- Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery manent collection, this exhibit contrasts meeting location is given to ticket holders. mer cowboy event. The Rocking T ing, barrel racing, and bull riding. Kueckel- Stomp grapes and personalize a T-shirt the recent show, “The West in Winter,” and Various locations. 972-814-5997; chuckwagon, Cowboy Bob, pony rides, han Ranch, 7036 SH 78 N. 903-583-5337; with your purple feet to remember the fun communicates the ferocious heat of the dallasbychocolate.com petting zoo, oxen demonstrations, and a kueckelhanrodeo.com at Pleasant Hill Winery. After, enjoy wine Wild West. See the lives of ranchers de- DALLAS: June 2-Aug. 18 Taste of Bishop food and beverage vendor are featured BONHAM: July 26-27 Quilt Hop Nine dif- tasting on the deck. Pleasant Hill Winery, picted in art during the hottest part of the Arts Food and Historical Tour Sample the this year. All activities and exhibits are free. ferent historical locations have over 300 1441 Salem Road. 979-830-8463; year, or catch a moment of respite as a fun and fare of this unique and eclecitc Downtown Chappell Hill, 5060 Main St. quilts on display. This year, space quilts are pleasanthillwinery.com cowboy naps in the shade. This is a show neighborhood. On foot, learn about its col- 979-337-7580; chappellhilltx.com on display from many different states and BRYAN: July 26; Aug. 10 Moonlit Harvest that hits the reset button on what we may orful history, slip into galleries and shops, countries. In addition, there are always Festival The festival kicks off with a bless- CLEBURNE: June 21-July 27 “Always ... think is an uncomfortable season. Pearce and stop at great eateries that may include vendors, demonstrations, fat quarter ing of the vines followed by an evening of Patsy Cline” The Plaza Theatre Company Museum at Navarro College, 3100 W. Col- one of Dallas’ top barbecue havens and a bingo, and a chance to drive the longest grape picking and stomping in the Messina presents this retrospective musical based lin St. 903-875-7642; pearcemuseum.com shrine to Bonnie and Clyde (restaurants Barn Quilt Trail in Texas. There are guided on the true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship vary). Drinks beyond water are on your CORSICANA: July 4 July Fourth Freedom house tours on the half hour with special with Houston housewife Louise Seger. own. Minimum 8 people; limit 20 people. Festival This annual festival features live Seger supplies a narrative while Patsy Meeting place details are given to ticket quilt displays. Various locations, 327 N. entertainment, children’s activities, patri- floats in and out of the set singing tunes holders. Various locations. 972-814-5997; Main St. 903-583-9830; visitbonham.com otic demonstrations, and a fireworks show. that made her famous. Classics like “Any- dallasbitesfoodtours.com Enjoy BOWIE: July 5 Outdoor Movie Night time,” Walkin’ After Midnight,” and “Crazy” IOOF Park, 1301 N. 45th St. 903-654-4874; a free outdoor movie. Fundraising conces- DALLAS: July 6-27 Best Tacos and Mar- make this evening with Patsy Cline one not visitcorsicana.com sions are served. Bowie Community Devel- garitas Tour Sample both gourmet and to be forgotten. Plaza Theatre Company, CORSICANA: July 11-20 “The Sugar Bean opment, 101 E. Pecan St. 940-872-6246; street tacos on an adventure through East 305 S. Anglin St. 817-202-0600; Sisters” The absurd Southern gothic com- Dallas, Oak Cliff, and other iconic Dallas cityofbowietx.com plaza-theatre.com edy of “The Sugar Bean Sisters” is set in the neighborhoods. Stops include award- BOWIE: July 13 Reds, Whites, and fictional swamp town of Sugar Bean, Flori- SUBSCRIBE CLEBURNE: June 21-July 7 “Mamma Mia” winning margaritas and tacos at amazing Brews–And Food Trucks Too This inau- da. Three women are desperate to escape Cleburne Carnegie Players present spots including hole-in-the-wall taquerias. gural event features vendors from across the drudgery of their lives. Playwright Na- FOR FREE “Mamma Mia,” the hit musical that tells the Learn about the history of tacos and mar- the area with a focus on local wineries and than Sanders’ belly laughing lines fill the To order a free hilarious story of a young woman’s search garitas and win prizes playing taco/mar- breweries. The evening has an indoor con- script. Warehouse Living Arts Center, one-year subscription­ for her birth father. This sunny and funny garita trivia. This includes air conditioned cert series with local artist Monty Dawson, 119 W. Sixth Ave. 903-872-5421; to the quarterly Texas tale unfolds in a Greek island paradise. On motorcoach transportation, a tour host, opener Jamie Richards, and leading artist warehouselivingartscenter.com the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest food and drinks as specified at venues, and Phil Hamilton. The Lone Star Garden Trac- Highways Events Calendar, to discover the identity of her father brings CORSICANA: July 13 Mimosas at the beverages on the motorcoach (you can also tor Pullers Association is hosting a lawn visit texashighways.com/ three men from her mother’s past back to Market: Christmas in July A sip, shop, and BYOB). Presented by Dallas Bites! Food mower pull contest, and there is also a fun eventsubscription. the island they last visited 20 years ago. stroll event on the second Saturday of each Tours. Desperado’s Mexican Restaurant, cornhole tournament. Bowie Community The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless month. This month, stores throughout 4818 Greenville Ave. 972-814-5997; Center, 413 Pelham St. 940-872-6246; songs propels this enchanting tale of love, downtown are serving holiday themed mi- dallasbitesfoodtours.com cityofbowietx.com laughter, and friendship, creating an unfor- mosas and featuring some spectacular DALLAS: July 14-Aug. 24 Hidden Dallas BOWIE: July 27 July Jam Enjoy an evening gettable show. Performing Arts Center, summer promotions. Downtown Historic Food and Fun Tour Cruise through secret of fiddle playing, an auction, live entertain- 1501 W. Henderson St. 682-317-3644; Corsicana, Beaton and Collin streets. places in Dallas that many people do not ment, and chicken and bread with Bowie carnegieplayers.org 903-654-4850; visitcorsicana.com know about. Check out whimsical sculp- Community Development. Bowie Commu- CLEBURNE: July 4 Fourth of July Cele- DALLAS: Through-Aug. 4 “55 Years” In tures, waterfalls, and the last home built by nity Center, 413 Pelham St. 940-872-6246; Hof Estate vineyard. Dinner features a bration The Fourth of July festivities fea- remembrance of the 55th anniversary of one of America’s most famous architects. cityofbowietx.com Vineyard Cusine buffet and a wide selec- tion of complimentary wines for guests ture activities and a fabulous fireworks the death of President John F. Kennedy, The Many venues are indoors since the weather BRENHAM: July 6-Sept. 1 Harvest Grape to enjoy. Messina Hof Estate Winery, display in the evening. Lake Pat Cleburne, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza pres- is warm. Stop along the way for delicious Stomp Come out and enjoy creating happy 4545 Old Reliance Road. 979-778-9463; Lakeshore Drive. 817-645-2455; ents this new temporary exhibit. Featuring snacks at insider culinary gems. Some memories with your family, friends, or co- messinahof.com cleburnechamber.com a broad representation of popular maga- walking is involved. Includes motorcoach workers. Start in the vineyard to pick zine covers from the last five decades, this transportation, a tour host, food at venues BRYAN: July 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 31 Daytime CLEBURNE: July 27 Tour de Goatneck grapes off the vine. Return to the tasting The annual event has more than captivating visual timeline of President and beverages on the bus (you can also Harvest Festival Bring the family out for a Bike Ride patio where you’ll squeeze and squish your Kennedy’s image reflects his lasting im- BYOB). Please note that the exact meeting fun-filled day of picking and stomping the 2,500 riders from across the country. The grapes to music, which makes all the print on the nation’s consciousness and location is given to ticket holders. very grapes that go into making Messina Goatneck bike ride is a rolling hill course stress in your life fade away. As an added pays tribute to his life and legacy. The Sixth Various locations. 972-814-5997; Hof’s award-winning ports. Stay for a tour that averages around 35-feet per mile of memento, step out with your purple feet Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. dallasbychocolate.com and tasting with a lunch buffet. Round out climbing, which includes a 69.5-mile, 41- on to your keepsake t-shirt. Windy Winery, 214-747-6660; jfk.org your afternoon with a food and wine pair- mile, 27-mile, and 10-mile bike race. ELGIN: July 3 Chalk It Up This annual chil- 4232 Clover Road. 979-836-3252; ing class. Attendees also receive a souve- Cleburne High School, 1501 Harlin Drive. DALLAS: June 1-Aug. 31 Dallas by Choco- dren’s art contest is back to decorate the windywinery.com nir “Harvest Crew” T-shirt, which you can 817-645-2455; thegoatneck.us late Tour Indulge your chocolate passions city for the Fourth of July. Begin your chalk BRENHAM: July 7-28 Hot Nights, Cool sign with your very own purple stomping COLUMBUS: July 4 Fourth of July Cele- at some of the most creative chocolate, ice masterpieces at 5:30 p.m. in Veteran’s Me- Tunes Concert Series Bring your lawn feet. Messina Hof Estate Winery, bration This annual holiday celebration cream, and pastry shops around. An air- morial Park, then stay for music, conces- chair to the courthouse square, and enjoy 4545 Old Reliance Road. 979-778-9463; has a children’s and pet parade, music, conditioned motorcoach whisks guests sions, a raffle, and a lighted parade. Veter- great live music with the community. Also, messinahof.com vendors, water slides, inflatables, food, around town to sample treats galore while an’s Memorial Park. 52 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 53 JULY 2019> Prairies and Lakes

ELGIN: July 11 Sip, Shop, and Stroll GARLAND: July 12 Sounds of Summer hours. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR clowns, music, and fireworks. Kaufman Sip a little wine and shop as you stroll Concert Series Spend a summer evening 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org Sports Complex, 595 Terrell Highway. through the stores in historic downtown under the stars at Garland’s annual concert 972-932-3118 EXPERIENCE DALLAS GLEN ROSE: July 13, 27 Photo Tour This Elgin. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic series. This free, family-friendly series in- tour lets the photographer catch the dusk LEWISVILLE: June 4-July 30 Sounds of decor, artwork by local artists, wine and corporates various avenues of the arts all AT 470 FEET light, which is the best light possible for af- Lewisville Concert Series The popular beer tastings, samples, refreshments, into one fun-filled series. Historic Down- ternoon photos. Tours go through the and free concert series returns on Tuesday and live music in many of the venues. town Garland Square, 520 W. State St. park’s 1,800 acres, and the tour driver ca- nights in June and July. The concert series Downtown Historic Elgin. elgintx.com 972-205-2750; facebook.com/playgarland ters to photographers whenever possible. includes two bands each night. Among or garlandparks.com ENNIS: June 28-July 7 “Disney’s Alice in There are 50-plus species of animals at headliners are Desperado, an Eagles trib- Wonderland, Jr.” Travel down the rabbit GARLAND: July 18-20 Rachel Hollis Rise Fossil Rim. Some of the animals that may ute band; PriMadonna; Reflective Soul; a hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most Weekend This two-day personal growth be photographed include white rhinos, Michael Jackson ’80s tribute; Bidi Bidi beloved heroines, in her madcap adven- conference invites women from every walk blackbuck, European red deer, gemsbok, Banda; Blaze of Glory, a Bon Jovi tribute tures. Live performance features updated of life to come together to be inspired, zebras, addax, waterbuck, giraffes, sable, band; a Heart tribute; and Shameless, a songs from Disney’s animated motion pic- supported, and enveloped in a community. axis deer, and dama gazelle, just to name a Garth Brooks tribute. Food, beer, and wine ture. This is a fast-paced take on the clas- The first day is about owning your past. few. Reservations are required. Fossil Rim are sold on site. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, sic tale. Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas The second day is about owning your fu- Wildlife Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897- Old Town, 150 W. Church St. 972-219-3401; St. 972-878-7529; ennispublictheatre.com ture. The weekend is hosted by Rachel 2960; fossilrim.org soundsoflewisville.com Hollis, author of the national best-selling FORT WORTH: June 2-July 4 Fort Worth book “Girl Wash Your Face.” Curtis Culwell GONZALES: July 20 The Real Texas Gun MCKINNEY: June 1-Dec. 31 “McKinney Symphony Concerts in the Garden Relax Travel back in time with Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. Show This gun show, hosted by Real Then and Now” with evening performances by the Fort this exhibit that focuses on McKinney. Vari- thehollisco.com/rise-weekend-dallas Texas Gun Shows, has ample free parking Worth Symphony Orchestra and special art- available in the front and side of the build- ous types of audio/visual aids are available ists staged outdoors. All performances con- GARLAND: July 19-28 “Seven Brides for ing. Ammunition sales are inside the along with augmented reality experiences. clude with a fireworks finale. Fort Worth Seven Brothers” When eldest brother building. All federal, state, and local fire- Collin County History Museum, 300 E. Vir- Botanical Garden, 3270 Botanic Garden Adam gets himself a bride, his backwoods arm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. ginia St. 972-542-9457; collincountyhistory Blvd. 817-665-6500; fwsymphony.org brothers set out to capture their own. It JB Wells Arena and Expo Center, 2301 CR museum.org takes a long, hard winter for these rough FORT WORTH: July 4 Fort Worth’s 197. 713-724-8881; gunshowstoday.com/ MCKINNEY: June 1-Sept. 30 Native Texas Fourth live music, and then watch the re- and rowdy boys to win over their brides gun-shows/texas with flowers and romance. Granville Arts Butterfly House and Garden Walk among gion’s longest fireworks show. Admission is GRANBURY: July 4 Old-Fashioned 4th of free-flying native butterflies and other pol- free along with all activities in the kid zone Center, 300 N. Fifth St. 972-205-2790; garlandsummermusicals.org July Thousands flock to Granbury to take linators in the Native Texas Butterfly House and tubing. Panther Island Pavilion, part in the small-town festivities and cel- and Garden. The butterfly house includes 345 Purcey St. 817-698-0700; GIDDINGS: July 4 Firemen’s July Fourth ebrate all things America. There is a pa- native species, which vary by season and pantherislandpavilion.com Celebration The Lee County Sheriff’s rade around the historic Granbury what is available from suppliers. The but- Posse and Giddings Volunteer Fire Depart- FORT WORTH: July 6-Aug. 10 Rockin’ the square, vendors, and a top-rated fire- terfly garden is filled with host plants that River—Live on the Trinity Enjoy a free, ment team up for a big Fourth of July cele- works show to finish it all off. Downtown naturally attract these lovely creatures. You weekly summer concert series with a cool bration. It starts with music in the park, Granbury, 201 E. Pearl St. 682-936-4550; may even find a few ideas to try in your twist: the stage is right on the Trinity River barbecue, and an auction to benefit the granburysquare.com/2019-big-events own garden. Heard Natural Science Muse- in the shadow of downtown Fort Worth. fire department. The rodeo is usually held um and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place. GRAND PRAIRIE: Through July 21 Watch a concert while floating in the river, on the weekend nearest the Fourth. Fire- 972-562-5566; heardmuseum.org Live Thoroughbred Racing Catch the fun or bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a man’s Park, 2495 US 290 W. 979-542- and excitement of world-class thorough- MCKINNEY: July 4 Red, White, and Boom great view from the shore. Panther Island 3455; giddingstx.com bred horse racing. Lone Star Park, This day of patriotic events starts in histor- Pavilion, 395 Purcey St. 817-336-8791; GIDDINGS: July 4 Lee County Sheriff’s 1000 Lone Star Parkway. 972-263-7223; ic downtown McKinney with a hometown rockintheriverfw.com The Lee County Posse Fury on the Fourth lonestarpark.com parade; classic car, truck, and cycle show; Sheriff’s Posse hosts championship bull FORT WORTH: July 28 National Day of and a block party. The action then moves GRAND PRAIRIE: July 13 3 Redneck COME SEE WHAT’S UP the American Cowboy Saddle up for Na- riding, including bull fighting and mutton to McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Tenors in Concert Get ready for one side- tional Day of the American Cowboy, hosted bustin’, followed by fireworks and a dance Ranch for family activities, food, a concert, splitting ride as the 3 Redneck Tenors Day or night, make the iconic in the Stockyards National Historic District. with live music by Snake River Red. Sher- and fireworks. Refreshments are available go on an excursion only they could— Reunion Tower your first stop Activities and events take place within iff’s Posse Rodeo Arena, 2495 US 290 W. for purchase. McKinney Soccer Complex at delighting audiences with their vocal Stockyards Station and include cow milk- 979-542-3455; giddingstx.com Craig Ranch, 6375 Collin McKinney Park- to explore fun things to see prowess and a smorgasbord of songs and ing, quick draw, and a fiddle contest. Past GLEN ROSE: July 9 Homeschool Class way. 972-547-7480; mckinneytexas.org and do in Dallas. music ranging from gospel and country to events have had chuckwagon poetry, live and Guided Tour: Composting and Key- Broadway, pop, and classical. Uptown MCKINNEY: July 12-14 Third Monday Western music, face painting, a rib-eating hole Gardening Students explore a polli- Enjoy $2 off adult Theater, 120 E. Main Street. 972-237-8786; Trade Days This is the oldest and largest contest, mustache contest, gunfight nator garden, examine a keyhole garden, uptowntheatergp.com monthly trade days and flea market in general admission shows, parades, cattle drives, rodeos, and and learn about the importance and beau- North Texas. Shop from more than 450 tickets until 12/24/19. boot contests. Stockyards Station, ty of plants. Students also practice skills GRAND PRAIRIE: July 20 Ice Cream vendors who offer almost anything you can 130 E. Exchange St. 817-625-9715; for their own home and yard. Fossil Rim Charity Challenge Cool down during this imagine. Find unique gifts, delightful home Present this code at the fortworthstockyards.com Wildlife Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897- Texas summer than with some ice cream. decor, trendy clothing and accessories, Taste test and vote for your favorite ice ticket counter to redeem: FRISCO: July 3-4 Freedom Fest Enjoy 2960; fossilrim.org sporting goods, antiques and collectibles, cream at this annual event. Grand Prairie great food, music, and fireworks during GLEN ROSE: July 12 Discovery After Dark dogs, and specialty items along with many TXEVENTS Farmers Market, 120 W. Main Street. 972- one of North Texas’ biggest Independence Program and Tour Enjoy a guided sunset fantastic carnivalesque food concessions 237-4559; gptx.org/farmersmarket Day celebrations. Frisco Square, wildlife tour using spotlights to see exotic at this open-air market. Free admission. REUNIONTOWER.COM 8874 Coleman Blvd. 972-292-5000; and native species. An after-dark hike caps KAUFMAN: July 4 Red, White, and Boom 4550 W. University Drive. 972-562-5466; friscofreedomfest.org off the event that lasts approximately three This community event has food, rides, tmtd.com 54 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 55 JULY 2019> Prairies and Lakes

MCKINNEY: July 21 Killis Melton’s Ice welcome. The Texas Pool, 901 Springbrook PLANO: July 15, 29 Plano Community SALADO: Through-October 25 Fourth Cream Crank-Off Celebrate National Ice Drive. 972-881-8392; texaspool.org Band—Summer Series in Haggard Park Friday On the fourth Friday of the month, Cream Day by tasting freshly made ice experience downtown Salado’s Sip ‘n Shop PLANO: July 4 Plano Lions’ Fourth of July Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner, creams created by home cooks competing Parade Flags, floats, marching bands, drill and enjoy a night of live music in the park with more than 25 boutiques, art galleries, for awards at this 24th annual ice cream teams, cheer squads, and more help cele- with the Plano Community Band. Plano wineries, and more. Complimentary drinks festival. The Crank-Off, which has been brate Independence Day at this annual hol- Community Band/Haggard Park, 901 E. and snacks will be available at some loca- featured on Food Network, includes kid’s iday parade on Independence Drive. Plano 15th St. 972-814-8882; planoband.com tions. Historic Downtown Salado, Main activities, music, and delicious ice cream Street. 254-947-0888; facebook.com/ ISD Admin Building, 15th and Indepen- PLANO: July 19-20, 26-27 Dark Hour samplings for $1 each. Be sure and visit the salado4thfriday dence. parades.planolions.org Presents: Dog Days of Summer Travelers Ice Cream Freezer Museum in Dixie’s Store, in this Louisiana Bayou face many threats SALADO: July 10-Aug. 10 Summer Glass the largest collection of vintage freezers PLANO: July 6 Courtyard Texas Music during the Dog Days of Summer. Not only Fusion This summer, experience some- around. Chestnut Square Historic Village, Series Get up close and personal with must they be wary of the witches as well thing beyond glassblowing in the shop. 315 S. Chestnut St. 972-562-8790; some of the Lone Star State’s favorite mu- as the gypsies and their blades, this sea- Persons ages 5 and up may choose to chestnutsquare.org sicians on the first Thursday of the month from March through November, and enjoy son the Rugarou runs rampant. As Dark make either five pendants or one 8x8 glass MESQUITE: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Devils Bowl the amazing acoustics of this 321-seat the- Hour pulls out all the stops, decide for mosaic. Assistance with crafting pendants Speedway Enjoy auto racing at the South- ater. Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave. 972- yourself which fate is worse when dealing or arranging mosaics is utilized, then par- west’s most famous dirt track. Devil’s Bowl 941-5600; visitplano.com or plano.gov with werewolves, being turned, or being ticipants help fire their creations in the Speedway, 1711 Lawson Road. 972-222- eaten. Dark Hour Haunted House, kilns to fuse it into its unique form. Mosaics 2421; devilsbowl.com 701 Taylor Drive. 469-298-0556; can be free formed or use one of the pre- MESQUITE: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Mesquite darkhourhauntedhouse.com made patterns. Salado Glassworks, No. 2 Peddlers Alley. 254-947-0339; Championship Rodeo Don’t miss the PLANO: July 21 Crayola Sensory Sun- saladoglassworks.com/upcoming-events toughest cowboys around the world as they days This special morning is designed for compete with the strongest horses, steers kids and families who would like to experi- SALADO: July 20, 27; Aug. 3 “Salado Leg- and bulls in the country. This PRCA- ence the attraction adapted just for senso- ends” Central Texas’ favorite outdoor mu- sanctioned rodeo has been thrilling visitors ry needs. Lights are dimmed, music is sical drama depicts life in Texas in the since 1958. You’ll see calf-roping, barrel FOLLOW turned off, and there is a quiet room/space 1850s. Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal racing, bronc busting, bull riding—all of the US ON available. The Crayola Experience, St. 254-947-9205; tablerock.org traditional rodeo events—in air-conditioned 6121 W. Park Blvd. 469-642-2901; SEALY: July 12-13 Sealybration comfort. Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive. INSTAGRAM crayolaexperience.com/plano Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with lots of 972-285-8777; mesquiterodeo.com When you’re out and about Plano Magazine Beer great activities, including the 5-Alarm 5-K, at various events PLANO: July 25 MESQUITE: July 13, 27 Mesquite Artisans Walk Sample 30-plus beers from Texas, a barbecue cookoff, a bean bag tourna- and Farmers Market This European-style across the state this summer, Louisiana, and Oklahoma craft breweries, ment, a kid’s zone, the Stars & Strikes Soft- market features food, artisans, and craft- post your photos on Instagram all in air-conditioned comfort. The family- ball Tournament, vendors, a VIP experi- ers from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage Square in so we can join in on the fun. friendly afternoon is filled with live music, ence, and main stage entertainment. B & Downtown Mesquite, 223 W. Davis. Tag @TexasHighways and prizes, pop-up vendors, and store dis- PW Park, 1008 Main St. 979-877-7249; 866-242-8078; themarketplacedfw.com include #TrueTexas in your counts. The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. sealycommunityfoundation.org PARKER: July 20 Family Expo at the caption for a chance Park Blvd. 972-489-8301; planomagazine SHERMAN: July 3 Lights on the Lake Ranch Southfork Ranch hosts interactive to be featured. .com/beer-walk The 10th annual Independence Day cele- family activities, family services, community PLANO: July 28-Aug. 8 USA Softball bration includes a free concert, food ven- networking, performances, competitions, GOLD National Championship Plano dors, the family-friendly Kids Alley, and a entertainment, parent pampering, and more. once again hosts the girls’ 16-under and fireworks show. Pecan Grove Park–West, Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Drive. 972- 18-under national softball championships. 3200 Canyon Creek Drive. 903-892-7230; 442-7800; planofamilyexpo.com shermantx.org or facebook.com/shermantx PLANO: July 11 Historic Downtown Plano As the NGB for the sport of softball, USA PLANO: July 3 Plano Community Band Arts District Art and Wine Walk Stroll the Softball is responsible for training, equip- SHERMAN: July 11, 18, 25 Hot Summer Patriotic Pops The Plano Symphony Or- downtown Plano arts district, sampling ping and promoting the six USA Softball Nights Grab a lawn chair, cooler, blanket, chestra presents an entertaining and inspir- different wines in shops and galleries, lis- National Teams that compete in events and friend, and enjoy live music on the Mu- ing tribute to America. Haggard Park, 901 E. tening to street musicians, and checking such as the Olympics, Pan American nicipal Lawn every Thursday night in June 15th St. 972-814-8882; planoband.com out artists and their wares. Downtown Games, World Championships, and other and July (with the exception of July Fourth). PLANO: July 4 All-American Fourth Plano Arts District, 1013 E. 15th St. international and domestic events. Lucy Kidd-Key Park, 405 N. Rusk St. Food trucks and a live DJ join this annual 972-922-1292; visitplano.com or Heritage Yards, 4525 Hedgecoxe Road. 903-892-7230; shermantx.org or fireworks show, which is synchronized to visitdowntownplano.com visitplano.com/event/usa-girls-national- facebook.com/shermantx championship music—tune into radio station 97.5 KLAK PLANO: July 11, 18, 25 Summer Fun SHERMAN: July 13 Christmas in July for the live simulcast. Bring your blankets Thursdays Families can enjoy a summer of ROUND TOP: July 4 Fourth of July Pa- Sherman Main Street’s Christmas in July re- and lawn chairs. Oak Point Park & Nature bubble-popping, mind-stretching, rade It’s the longest-running parade west turns to historic downtown Sherman with Preserve, 5901 Los Rios Blvd. plano.gov floor-stomping, and clown-laughing fun of the Mississippi, and it’s an awful lot of more kid-friendly activities than ever. This PLANO: July 4 Independence Day Party every Thursday in June and July. This fun. Pack your lawn chairs, don your best children’s festival is fun for all ages, but at The Texas Pool Celebrate freedom on month’s kid-oriented activities include the patriotic garb, and gear up for an old-fash- best for kiddos 12 and under. The morning America’s birthday with a party at the his- Julio and Kelly Clown Show, the Sci-Tech ioned celebration of our great nation. This kicks off with a bicycle parade around the toric Texas Pool. Enjoy hot dogs, traditional Discovery Center, and The Real Mad Hatter. town goes all out. Round Top Square, Grayson County Courthouse Square, and pool games, and fun in the sun. Coolers The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park 110 Schumann Lane. 979-249-4042; later includes free craft and activity booths, with food and non-alcoholic beverages Blvd. 972-202-7110; shopwillowbend.com exploreroundtop.com/events live entertainment, and Santa on vacation 56 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 57 JULY 2019> Prairies and Lakes to greet kids of all ages. Grayson County the challenges and excitement of space- WAXAHACHIE: July 3-4 Crape Myrtle the evening’s festivities. Edinburg City Hall Courthouse Square, 405 N. Rusk St. flight, then apply that knowledge as they Festival Enjoy a concert and fireworks. Courtyard, 415 W. University Drive. 956- 903-892-7230; shermantx.org or fly the spaceships, pilot the landers, and Lumpkins Stadium, 300 Stadium Drive. 383-6246; cityofedinburg.com facebook.com/shermanmainstreet drive the rovers in a thrilling narrative ad- 469-309-4045; waxahachiecvb.com GOLIAD: July 13 Goliad Market Days venture to orbit Earth, the Moon, Mars, SHINER: July 5-6 Half Moon Holidays WEATHERFORD: July 13 Parker County This open-air, outdoor market has vendors Ceres, and Jupiter. Mayborn Museum Com- Celebration Celebrate Independence Day Peach Festival The Peach Capital of Texas placed around the beautiful courthouse plex, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. with live music, dancing, a food cookoff, is celebrating the 35th annual Parker square. The vendors and variety change 254-710-6558; maybornmuseum.com kids zone, arts and crafts, and family activ- County Peach Festival. Join in and visit with each month, but typically there are 100 or ities. Fireworks start at dusk. Green Dick- WACO: July 4 Fourth on the Brazos Peo- more than 200 arts, craft, food, and activi- more vendors in attendance. Local shops son Park, 2086 CR 351. 361-594-4180; ple come together year after year for this ty vendors. Get your fill of homemade and restaurants are open with unique shinertx.com local tradition. Enjoy food, music, and fire- peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach pie, clothing, arts, and home decor. Downtown works. There are plenty of food trucks, a peach juleps, peach tea, peach smoothies, STEPHENVILLE: July 4 Fourth of July Goliad, 231 S. Market St. 361-645-3563; Kids Zone, interactive booths, and enter- or just plain ol’ juicy peaches. There are Celebration Join in for an old-fashioned goliadcc.org Fourth of July celebration with a downtown tainment along the Brazos River. The Waco two stages with nonstop entertainment, Corndog Eating Competition takes place and you don’t want to miss the food com- GOLIAD: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Wayback parade, fun activities in the city park for all The history of Presidio La petition, which has quickly become a local Wednesdays ages, food vendors, live music at the am- Bahia, Texas’s only fully restored Spanish phitheater, and an epic fireworks display. favorite. Many antique and specialty shops have specials throughout the day, and the presidio, is brought to life every Wednes- Stephenville City Park, 709 Riverside Drive. day during the months of June and July. 254-918-1295; visitstephenville.com children’s area has train rides, face paint- ing, and bounce houses. Avid cyclists can Visit with living historians as they bring TEMPLE: July 4 H-E-B All American start the day early with the Peach Pedal the past to life and explore little known Fourth of July Family Fun Fest This cele- bike ride with more than 2,200 partici- stories from the Presidio’s early days. bration has long been a summertime tradi- pants. There is free parking at Weatherford Learn about the daily life of a presidial tion for citizens of Temple and other sur- College or the Weatherford Ninth Grade trooper stationed on the frontier of Span- rounding communities. Since 1998, friends Center. Visitors can ride to the festival in ish Texas. Explore the stone walls and and neighbors have brought their lawn BEFORE YOU the air-conditioned, luxury shuttle. There is battlements of the old presidio and duck chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to the a $5 entry fee and children 12 and under inside for a look at the museum and col- park to enjoy a day of music, fireworks, GO are free. Historic Downtown Weatherford, lection of artifacts from the 1700 and and relaxation free of charge. Miller Park, Planning a trip? 1 Courthouse Square. 817-596-3801; 1800s. Presidio La Bahia, 217 Loop 71. 1919 N. First St. 254-298-5900; templetx. Find real-time high- peachfestivaltx.com 361-645-3752; goliadtx.net gov/199/Fourth-of-July-Fun-Fest way conditions and GOLIAD: July 4 Hometown Freedom Fest On the first TEMPLE: July 5 First Friday weather feeds online SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS Enjoy live music, food trucks, a car show, Friday of every month, Historic Downtown and water activities for the whole family. Temple transforms into a giant party. Enjoy at drivetexas.org or EAGLE PASS: July 4 Fourth of July Downtown Goliad. 361-645-3454; street music and performances, drinks, by calling 800-452- Celebration Includes live music, food, goliadtx.net food, and after-hours shopping. Downtown and children’s activities before a fire- 9292. LAREDO: July 12-14 International Sister Temple, Main Street. 254-298-5378; works extravaganza after dark. Shelby Cities Festival Close to 200 vendors from discoverdowntowntempletx.com Park, Main and Ryan streets. 830-773- more than 13 Mexican states showcase and 4343; eaglepasstexas.com TEMPLE: July 6 Family Day—Rock and sell their artisan products in this Mexican Roll Blues Explore the world of sound with EDINBURG: July 6 Texas Cook’Em: High market. Browse and buy from Mexican ex- this Family Day event. Temple Railroad and Steaks in Edinburg Competitors battle on on the main stage. Touchdown Alley, Mc- hibitors under one roof. Enjoy a weekend of Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B. the grill to cook the best chicken, ribs, bris- Lane Stadium, 1001 S. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. 254- shopping, live cultural performances, and 254-298-5172; templerrhm.org ket, and rib-eye for money and a year’s 750-5980; brazosnightswaco.com/fourth- authentic Mexican food. Sames Auto Arena, worth of bragging rights. The event is one TEMPLE: July 19-20 Star Light, Star on-the-brazos 6700 Arena Blvd. 956-795-2200; of Texas’ biggest barbecue purses, award- Bright Quilt Show Enjoy a display of more visitlaredo.com TriWaco The annual TriWa- than 100 quilts, vendors, a boutique, WACO: July 14 ing $30,000 to the winners. It’s also the co triathlon features both sprint and olym- SAN ANTONIO: July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2 demonstrations, door prizes, quilt turning, first and only IBCA and SCA-sanctioned pic tri courses and begins with an open- Balcones Heights Jazz Festival and a raffle quilt. Frank W. Mayborn Con- steak cookoff in South Texas. Enjoy fire- water swim in the Brazos River transition- The 26th annual free summer concert se- vention Center, 3303 N. Third St. works, live music, family fun, barbecue, ing to a fast and flat bike course and end- ries—held for four consecutive Friday wildflowerquiltguild.com and more. H-E-B Park, 1616 S. Raul Longo- ing with a beautiful run along the Brazos. ria Road. 956-383-4974; edinburg.com evenings—features an all-female lineup WACO: May 25-Sept. 8 “Be the Astro- Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks for 2019. This year’s This year’s headliners EDINBURG: July 12-13 FridaFest naut” This exhibit premiered at Space Drive. 254-757-5611; triwaco.org and opening acts are widely recognized Center Houston to record-breaking crowds Celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic, jazz musicians: Wednesday Ball, Ragan WALLIS: July 13-14 Arts and Craft Show and teaches STEM-based content via a fu- feminist Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The Whiteside, Michelle Carey, Jessy J, Eliza- Check out the wide variety of items offered sion of state-of-the art video game tech- focus of this year’s festival is, of course, beth Mis, Jeanette Harris, Kayla Waters at the 16th annual craft show by the Wallis nology and traditional exhibitry. The focus Frida Kahlo, and the empowerment of and Lindsey Webster. The festival’s laid American Legion Post 200. Previous years women in all aspects. The festival show- of the exhibit is on the concepts common back and family-friendly atmosphere wel- have seen items such as baked goods, nat- cases women artists, musicians, dancers, to all space flight, so it uses the narrative comes an estimated 4,000 jazz fans from ural skincare products, hand-sewn cloth- and more. Guests are invited to enjoy Frida of a possible future space mission—as op- in and around Texas. Wonderland of the ing, pickles and preserves, and wood look-a-like contests, food, music, dance, posed to any particular historic mission— Americas Amphitheatre, 4522 Fredericks- crafts. American Legion Post 200, 330 Le- refreshments, and Frida-themed hand- as the framework to communicate these burg Road, Balcones Heights. 210-323- gion Road. 281-743-3678 crafted merchandise available throughout ideas. In the exhibit, visitors learn about 6356; sanantoniocentral.org

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Oat and About If a certain creamy breakfast food really floats your oat, the Oatmeal Festival is right up your alley. Texans flock to Bertram and its neighboring town of Oatmeal for this free annual event, celebrating its 42nd year Aug. 30-31. Festivities kick off in Oatmeal with a “Miss Oatmeal” pageant, artisans, vendors, OH MY GOURD music, and more, and continue all day Satur- ith a bit of ingenuity, time, and craftsmanship, a simple gourd day. Notable events include a pet and grand can come alive in the form of a mythical creature, delicate parade, multiple vendors, food, games, arts dollhouse, or decorative bowl. Every year, the Texas Gourd and crafts, an oatmeal baking competition, Society hosts the Lone Star Gourd Festival and Art Show in and—because a Texas food festival can’t NewW Braunfels to showcase the creativity of local gourd artists and celebrate exist without one—a barbecue cookoff. The this ancient art—a pastime that yields gorgeously intricate designs. This year’s festivities conclude with a street dance at event, Aug. 2-4, features a gourd art competition, gourd art sales, gourd sup- sundown featuring a live band. Those who re- plies, technique classes, and a raffle to raise funds for gourd art educational ally want an excuse to carb-load can join the outreach. Children can get their gourd fill at the kids’ corner, which offers the Run for your Oats 3.3-mile race, taking place opportunity to learn the craft. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children in downtown Bertram before the festivities 17 and younger. texasgourdsociety.org begin on Saturday. oatmealfestival.org

GO FISH more than 50 female anglers. A qualifying tournament In recent years, more than for the Offshore World 70 boats and 400 anglers Championship, the Texas have registered to compete Women Anglers Tournament and raise money for the non- in Port Aransas benefits the profit. With three days of fes- Purple Door, an organization tivities Aug. 23-25 including that provides services through- a Captain’s Meeting, dinner, out South Texas to victims and and brunch, the actual fishing survivors of family violence and takes place all day Saturday, LONESTAR GOURD FESTIVAL sexual assault. Known affec- from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., tionately by its acronym, the with women of all ages & ART SHOW women-only tournament start- angling for a big win. New Braunfels, TX ed in 1989 with 18 boats and gofishtx.com

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ALPINE: Aug. 30-Sept. 2 En Plein Air: CLUTE: Aug. 6, 13, 20, 23 Planetarium The Act of Painting Outdoors Partake in Show The show features a 30-foot dome workshops of plein air (outdoor) painting equipped with a projector to produce the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, PANHANDLE at several locations around the Alpine PLAINS area, and enjoy an exhibit of the work together with a large variety of high-tech PRAIRIES & LAKES equipment to give a close-up feel for PINEY produced as well as examples of plein air BIG BEND WOODS COUNTRY HILL and portrait painting by established art- things like comets, exploding stars, and COUNTRY GULF black holes. Center for the Arts & Sciences, COAST ists from state and national painting orga-

SOUTH nizations. Various locations. 432-294- 400 College Blvd. 979-265-7661; brazos TEXAS PLAINS 1313; bigbendartscouncil.org portcenter.org or visitbrazosport.com EL PASO: June 15-Aug. 24 The Dinner CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 31 Bay Detective Murder Mystery Show Jammin’ Concert and Cinema Series Every Thursday and Friday evening during AUGUST 2019 At America’s largest interactive-comedy, murder-mystery dinner show, you’ll tackle the months of summer, Cole Park Amphi- S M T W T F S a challenging crime while feasting on a fan- theater turns into a mecca of fun for the 1 2 3 tastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is whole family. On Thursday nights enjoy 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 lurking somewhere in the room, and you free music in the amphitheater while kid- may find yourself as a prime suspect be- dos play in the park, then on Friday nights 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 fore you know it. Holiday Inn El Paso West— enjoy a free children’s movie under the 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Sunland Park, 900 Sunland Park Drive. stars. Cole Park, 2600 Ocean Drive. 361- 826-3460; cctexas.com/departments/ 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 866-496-0535; thedinnerdetective.com/ el-paso/tickets-showtimes parks-recreation-department Dates for events listed in this calen­dar are FORT DAVIS: Aug. 9-11 Open Weekend at CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 31 Hatch- subject to change. Please confirm dates in Davis Mountains Preserve The Nature ling Releases of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Tur- advance by calling the number listed or by Every year, thousands of the endan- contacting the local chamber of commerce Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve tles or convention and visitors bureau. opens for hiking, biking, equestrian activi- gered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are ties, picnics, photography, birding, and nested and hatched in Corpus Christi, BIG BEND COUNTRY other outdoor pursuits on select days. then released into the Gulf of Mexico. It’s Davis Mountains Preserve, 25 miles north- a once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch ALPINE: July 12-14, 19-21, 26-28; Aug west of Fort Davis on SH 118 (about 10 miles the baby sea turtles make their way into 2-4 “Nunsense” Theatre of the Big Bend past McDonald Observatory). nature.org the ocean for the first time. Padre Island presents an outdoor production of this hi- National Seashore, 20420 Park Road 22. larious spoof about the misadventures of FORT DAVIS: Aug. 22-25 Davis Moun- 361-949-8068; nps.gov/pais/learn/ Cele- the Little Sisters of Hoboken Nunnery as tains Hummingbird Celebration nature/hatchlingreleases.htm they try to raise money to bury sisters who brate the wide variety of hummingbirds CORPUS CHRISTI: June 1-Aug. 18 Kent were accidentally poisoned by the convent that pass through the Davis Mountains in the Hummingbird Capital of Texas. Past Ullberg: Celebrating the Wild and Won- cook. Kokernot Outdoor Theatre. 432-837- events have included silent auctions, derful The newest featured exhibit show- 8218; sulross.edu/theatre hummingbird talks, door prizes, and nu- cases works from Corpus Christi’s own ALPINE: July 31-Aug. 2 West Texas Rural merous field trips for hummingbird spot- Kent Ullberg, one of the world’s most dis- Philanthropy Days This‍ event is designed, ting. Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce, tinguished wildlife artists. Ullberg is best organized, funded, and planned by com- 100 Memorial Square No. 4. 432-426- known for iconic public sculptures, and munity leaders from West Texas. It pro- 3015; fortdavis.com the museum is filled with over 50 sculp- vides rural nonprofits with access to fund- tures depicting detailed fish, sea mam- VAN HORN: Aug. 17-18 Mountain View ing sources, opportunities for mals, turtles, native birds, and majestic Golf Tournament This golf tournament is a collaboration, and capacity-building ser- land animals. The world of Kent Ullberg is two-man, two-day tournament with bar- vices to more effectively meet the needs brought to museum goers through inter- becue on Saturday night. Van Horn Moun- of rural West Texas communities. Grant active technology. Art Museum of South tain View Golf Course, 1000 Golf Course seekers, grant makers, representatives of Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-825- Drive. 432-283-2628; vanhorntexas.org public agencies, and elected officials can 3500; artmuseumofsouthtexas.org explore new partnerships that lead to mu- CORPUS CHRISTI: June 8-Aug. 2 First tual understanding, successful grant pro- GULF COAST Friday ArtWalk Watch downtown Corpus posals, and more financial resources for BROWNSVILLE: Aug. 3 Kids Apprecia- Christi come to life every first Friday of the rural West Texas. Sul Ross State University, tion Day This day dedicated to kids has month. Find artists, live music, and all East US 90. 432-837-8011; wtxrpd.org giveaways, games, and activities things creative. Shop for local arts and ALPINE: Aug. 9-10 Big Bend Ranch throughout the zoo. The first 1,000 kids crafts, see art exhibits in galleries, and Rodeo Watch rodeo performances by to make a passport receive a goodie bag enjoy mouthwatering food and drinks as real working cowboys, and enjoy a filled with H-E-Buddy school supplies. you pop in and out of the many restaurants chuckwagon cookoff and evening danc- Once a passport is full, they can enter and local bars. Artesian Park, 524 Twigg St. es. The event is sanctioned by the Work- the raffle to win awesome prizes like 361-882-2363; marinaarts.com ing Ranch Cowboy Association. Sul Ross tickets to Schlitterbahn, bikes, and back- CORPUS CHRISTI: July 19-Aug. 11 “Gypsy” S.A.L.E. Rodeo Arena. 432-364-2696; packs. Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold Harbor Playhouse presents one of the bigbendranchrodeo.com St. 956-546-9453; gpz.org greatest musicals ever created. It is the ul-

62 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 63 AUGUST 2019> Gulf Coast timate tale of an ambitious stage mother stage presence established him as the lat- held in Galveston and Freeport, Texas. Bob pete in one of three divisions: bay, tarpon, fighting for her daughters’ success while est Texas export to find national acclaim Byrd Sr. was an innovator and was one of and offshore. Dockside, spectators turn secretly yearning for her own. Set all with a lengthy string of hits. He first topped the first Texas fishermen to try trolling ar- out to view impressive catches of blue across America in the 1920s, when the Billboard country singles chart in 1993 tificial lures for billfish instead of tradition- marlin, white marlin, and sailfish brought in vaudeville was dying and burlesque was with “What’s It to You” and followed with al natural bait. He also pioneered using Ha- by the big boats offshore. Bay anglers born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show his second consecutive No. 1 hit, “Live Until waiian-style live baiting techniques around weigh in mouthwatering catches of speck- explores the world of two-bit show busi- I Die,” and 31 more Billboard hits. Arena the offshore oil platforms and buoys with led trout, redfish, and flounder during the ness with brass, humor, heart, and so- Theatre, 7326 Southwest Freeway. 713- great success. “Live baiting” for blue mar- two days of fishing. South Padre Island phistication. Harbor Playhouse, 1802 N. 772-5900; turntoproductions.com/events/ lin at the rigs is very popular now and has Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. 956- Chaparral St., Bldg. No. 2. 361-882-5500; upcoming-events/clay-walker-arena- been responsible for many tournament 761-3000; sopadre.com harborplayhouse.com theatre-aug-23-2019 wins. Bob promoted good sportsmanship SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Aug. 9-11 Ladies and the releasing of non-tournament bill- FREEPORT: Aug. 11 Freeport Market LAKE JACKSON: Aug. 3 Abner Jackson Kingfish Tournament (LKT) The first fish. The memorial tournament was origi- Square Local vendors showcase home- Plantation Site Tour Visit the historic ar- all-ladies tournament in Texas is divided nally founded by his son Bobby Byrd and made goods and farm fresh items. Down- cheological site of Major Abner Jackson, into two divisions, Bay and Offshore. An- Capt. John Cochrane in 1999. They had a town Freeport, 311 E. Park Ave. 979-233- the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. glers fishing in the Bay Division will vie for concept for a big-money tournament that 0066; freeport.tx.us or visitbrazosport.com Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the trophies in the categories of Redfish, Trout, promotes releasing billfish, verifying the site was destroyed by the same hurricane and Flounder, while anglers in the Offshore FREEPORT: Aug. 24 Schuster Home release by video camera. Weigh Station— that devastated Galveston. Discover the Division complete in the categories of King, Open House Built by the Schuster family in Virginia’s Dock, 815 Trout St. 403-739- sugar-making process of the 1840s and Bonito, Blackfin Tuna, and Dolphin. SPI 1917, the same year the city of Freeport 4817; txlegends.com was incorporated, this home was a special how convict labor replaced slave labor Convention Centre, South Padre; Sea place for family gatherings and holidays. during the 1870s. Abner Jackson Plantation PORT ARANSAS: Aug. 23-25 Texas Ranch Marina II at South Point, Port Isabel, The home serves as an example of family Site, FM 2004 near SH 332. 979-297-1570; Women’s Angler Tournament This is a 7355 Padre Blvd. and 500 S. Point Ave. life during the founding of Freeport. Schus- ljhistory.org or visitbrazosport.com women’s-only fishing tournament benefit- 956-761-3000; sopadre.com ing The Purple Door, formerly The Wom- ter Home, 1130 W. Second St. 979-297- LAKE JACKSON: Aug. 17 Bird Banding SUGAR LAND: July 19-21, 26-28; Aug. en’s Shelter of South Texas. An average of 0868; visitbrazosport.com Volunteers collect baseline data on bird 2-4 “Mamma Mia!” ABBA’s hits tell the hi- seventy boats and over 400 women an- populations at the sanctuary. The banding larious story of a young woman’s search GALVESTON: Aug. 3, 10 Jaston Williams: glers gather to fish the tournament. Each Jaston Williams station is an excellent opportunity to see for her birth father. This sunny and funny “Don’t Blame the Car!” boat can choose its own theme and returns to The Grand for his annual sum- birds up close and to learn all the birds of tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On awards are given for best-dressed boat mer outing. Known nationally as the the Brazosport area. Gulf Coast Bird Ob- the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest and best-dressed captain. Port Aransas co-author, co-star, and producer of the servatory, 299 W. SH 332. 979-480-0999; to discover the identity of her father brings Civic Center, 710 W. Avenue A. 361-779- four award-winning plays in the Greater gcbo.org or visitbrazosport.com three men from her mother’s past back to 8025; gofishtx.com Tuna cycle, Williams is a writer, performer, PALACIOS: Aug. 3-4 St. Anthony’s Golf the island they last visited 20 years ago. and Grand favorite who will leave you in Tournament and Shrimporee Seafood RICHMOND: Aug. 31 Labor Day Back- Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview stitches. The Grand 1894 Opera House, Dinner Enjoy a golf tournament on Satur- yard Barbecue Celebrate Labor Day Drive. 713-302-5329; inspirationstage.com weekend with traditional games and an 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-8194 or day and the Shrimporee on Sunday, in- SUGAR LAND: Aug. 2 Butterfly Paint and old-fashioned 1930s barbecue at the his- �o�o� �our heart... 409-765-1894; thegrand.com cluding a live auction, seafood dinner, Plant Fun Day Spread your creative wings booths, and games. Palacios Golf Course, toric George Ranch House. George Ranch HARLINGEN: Aug. 24 Blues on the Hill: as you paint your own butterfly garden pot Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Road. 281- Back to School Blues Edition This concert 289 R.B. Trull Blvd. 361-972-2443; and start a special plant with the guidance Brady 343-0218; georgeranch.org series features local and interstate blues stanthonypalacios.org of butterfly garden experts. Learn all about June 14-15 talent. Lawn chairs and blankets are wel- PALACIOS: Aug. 9-10 Fish Fest Tourna- ROCKPORT: Aug. 10 Art Center Market butterflies, their plant preferences, habi- Smoke on the Hill come, and food and business vendors are ment The 37th annual tournament features Second Saturday Member artists exhibit tats, and fall migration as you munch on Cookoff and sell their unique and one-of-a-kind on site. McKelvey Park, 1325 S. 77 Sunshine a shrimp boil and hot dogs for the kids on some treats and dabble in other crafts. July 6 Strip. 956-622-5053 Friday and the fish festival on Saturday. fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, Houston Museum of Natural Science at 93rd Annual July wood carving, yard art, fiber art, and more. HOUSTON: June 1-Aug. 25 “All You Can There are also individual and youth fishing Sugar Land, 13016 University Blvd. 281-313- Jubilee Celebration Live music and food truck on site. Down- Eat” This solo exhibition by mixed-media tournaments. Cash prizes and trophies are 2277; hmns.org/hmns-at-sugar-land awarded. East Bay Park, East Bay Boule- town Rockport, Austin Street. 361-729- artist Justin Favela features larger-than- SUGAR LAND: Aug. 10 Sugar Land Heri- Aug. 30-Sept. 1 vard. 361-972-2615; palacioschamber.com 5519; rockportartcenter.com life piñatas depicting a visual feast of tage Hike This historic walking tour takes 46th Annual World Tex-Mex cuisine, from “nachos supreme” PALACIOS: Aug. 17-18 Cannonball Run ROCKPORT-FULTON: Aug. 17 Rock- attendees back to the time when Sugar Championship BBQ to “chili con carne.” This site-specific in- Regatta—Youth Sailing Palacios Yacht port-Fulton Market Days More than 100 Land was a company town, with virtually Goat Cookoff stallation, which is both playful and chal- Club is hosting the annual Cannonball Run vendors and live music add extra fun during all enterprises managed by the Imperial lenging, is intended to generate conver- Regatta which is focused on sailors under the third weekend of the month. The pet- Sugar Company or its affiliate, Sugarland October 5-6 sation about popular culture, the politics 20 years old sailing optimist and laser friendly market offers more than a dozen Industries. Sugar Land Heritage Museum & 5th Annual of food, and the Latino experience in the fleets and 420 sailboats. The Regatta is food trucks and food vendors, with seating in Visitor Center, 198 Kempner St., Building B, Hogtoberfest U.S. Houston Center for Contemporary part of the Texas Sailing Association’s 2019 the shade. Festival Grounds at Rockport Har- second floor. 281-275-2045; slheritage.org Craft, 4848 Main St. 713-529-4848; Youth Circuit. Palacios Yacht Club, 454B bor, 100 Seabreeze. 361-463-0125 SUGAR LAND: Aug. 17 Sugar Land Su- visithoustontexas.com Main St. 512-335-7645; txsail.org/ ... to the true heart of Texas. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: July 31-Aug. 4 perstar Finale Bring your lawn chairs to youth-sailing/tsa-youth-circuit-2019 HOUSTON: Aug. 23 Clay Walker in Con- Texas International Fishing Tournament the Plaza and enjoy Sugar Land’s “Amer- cert Clay Walker has the kind of dedicated PORT ARANSAS: Aug. 7-11 Texas Leg- (TIFT) Surrounded by the sparkling waters ican Idol”-like competition as finalists For more information visit work ethic combined with talent that has ends Billfish Tournament This fishing of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexi- belt out their strongest tunes. The com- www.bradytx.com made him one of the most successful tournament was created from a previous co, Port Isabel and South Padre Island play petition is in its 14th year. Sugar Land 325.597.3491 country acts of the past decade. His tournament called the Bob Byrd Memorial host to Texas’ largest saltwater fishing Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive. 281-276- smooth, evocative voice and energetic Marlin Tournament, which was originally tournament. Fishers young and old com- 6000; sugarlandtownsquare.com 64 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 65 AUGUST 2019> Hill Country

TOMBALL: Aug. 2 Tomball Night BANDERA: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Bandera trailer loading, wild cow milking, and or choose the non-alcoholic version for the honors those who have served and those Shop local and enjoy a fun night with Cattle Company Gunfighters Experience stampede race. Mansfield Park Rodeo kids. Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park still commissioned with a two-part event friends and family. There are vendor gunfight re-enactments. Shows are at Arena, 2886 SH 16 N. 830-796-3045; Road. 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org featuring historians and educational pro- booths, retail sales, a night parade, and noon and 2 p.m. Bandera Visitors Center, banderacowboycapital.com grams, including Ranger Camp re-enact- fireworks. Downtown Tomball, 100 Market 126 SH 16 S. 830-796-3045; bandera BOERNE: Aug. 17 Moondance Concert Bring drinks, chairs, and a picnic for ments and a cannon firing. Texas Rangers St. 281-351-7222; tomballchamber.org cowboycapital.com BERTRAM: Aug. 30-31 Oatmeal Festival Series Experience an “oatrageous”weekend of a concert beneath the Texas stars. Cibolo Heritage Center, 1618 E. Main. 830-990- VICTORIA: July 26-Aug. 4 “Mamma BANDERA: Aug. 3 Bandera Market Days fun in the towns of Oatmeal on Friday Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. 830- 1192; trhc.org Mia!” Theatre Victoria presents the stage Shop arts and crafts vendors in downtown night and Bertram on Saturday. There is a 249-4616; visitboerne.org FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 9-11, 16-18 adaptation of the hit musical. Leo J. Welder Bandera. Bandera County Courthouse Join the Little Sisters of Hobo- morning trail ride, a pet and grand parade, BOERNE: Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Kendall County “Nunsense” Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main Lawn, 500 Main St. 830-796-3045; multiple vendors, food, music, games, arts ken for a haphazard variety show to raise St. 361-570-8587; theatrevictoria.org banderacowboycapital.com Fair and Rodeo For more than 100 years, and crafts, a baking competition, a barbe- the Kendall County Fair Association has emergency funds for the convent. Steve W. VICTORIA: Aug. 10-11 Victoria Faire BANDERA: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cowboys cue cookoff, and a street dance. Runners maintained its agricultural mission for the Shepherd Theater, 1668 S. US 87. 830-997- Shop till you drop with a huge number of on Main Every Saturday expect to see from across Texas are expected to take region. This annual festival includes ven- 3588; fredericksburgtheater.org vendors selling unique items. Victoria and interact with a sample of the Old part in the legendary 3.3-mile Run for dors selling food, jewelry, and handcrafted FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 10-11, 24-25 Community Center, 2905 E. North St. West cowboy lifestyle on Bandera Main Your Oats in downtown Bertram Saturday items; a pageant; a rodeo and livestock Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing There’s 888-225-3427; texasmarketguide.com Street. Main Street. 830-796-3045; morning. Various locations. 512-244-6357; show; and a parade on Main Street on Sat- fun for the whole family at this event fea- banderacowboycapital.com oatmealfestival.org urday morning. Kendall County Fair- turing a full slate of live quarter horse and HILL COUNTRY BANDERA: Aug. 3 The Old Timers Trad- BOERNE: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Farmers grounds, 1307 River Road. 830-249-2839; thoroughbred races. Gillespie County Fair- ing Post Meet local artists and artisans. Market at The Cibolo Shop fresh local visitboerne.org grounds, 530 Fair Drive. 830-997-2359; AUSTIN: April 13, 2019-Jan. 26, 2020 The Old Timer, 14178 SH 16 N. 830-796- produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, gillespiefair.com Motown: The Sound of Young America BOERNE: Aug. 31 Concert in the Cave As 3045; banderacowboycapital.com jellies, local honey, and Texas Hill Country This exhibit celebrates the 60th anniversa- the Marbriago Trio, Mark Landson (viola), FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 16-18 Freder- arts and crafts. Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road. ry of the birth of Motown Records. The ex- BANDERA: Aug. 6 Cowboy Capital Opry Brent Buemi (clarinet, and Thiago Nasci- icksburg Trade Days Shop more than 400 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org hibit traces the evolution of the label, fo- See some Grand Ole Opry-style enter- mento (piano) have bonded musically over vendors or relax in the biergarten while lis- cusing on its major artists and musical tainment, hosted by Gerry and Harriet BOERNE: Aug. 3, 17 Hot Rod Night With the years, creating their own hyper-roman- tening to live music. 355 Sunday Farms achievements, and explores how the Payne, and enjoy refreshments and door live music and classic cars, this event is tic interpretations of the trio repertoire for Lane. 830-990-4900; fbgtradedays.com sound of Motown continues to influence prizes. Silver Sage Community Center, reminiscent of old-fashioned Americana viola, clarinet, and piano. Cave Without A FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 22-25 Gillespie some of pop music’s most important art- 803 Buck Creek. 830-796-3045; street parties—a gathering place for old Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road. 830-537- County Fair and Parade The 131st annual ists today. With support from the Motown banderacowboycapital.com and new friends. The Derringer Band per- 4212; visitboerne.org fair includes agricultural, livestock, and Museum in Detroit, and personal artifacts BANDERA: Aug. 15 Third Thursday Cow- forms classic rock. Soda Pops, 103 N. Main. BULVERDE: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Satur- home skills displays. Enjoy horse racing, from some of the music’s biggest recording boy Camp Pickers who play Cowboy, 830-331-8799; visitboerne.org day Night Rodeo This rodeo features all concerts, dances, a carnival, and midway— artists, Motown: The Sound of Young Texas, or Western Swing music are wel- BOERNE: Aug. 10-11 Boerne Market Days types of Texas entertainment, from live all at the oldest continuously running fair in America is the first major museum exhibi- come to sit in. Public welcome. Bandera Hundreds of festive booths display every- music and dancing to mechanical bulls, Texas. A parade starts at 10 a.m. on Friday tion to embrace all facets of the biggest Beverage Barn RV Park, 1407 SH 16 N. 830- thing from collectibles and remembrances mutton’ bustin, and calf scrambles. Enjoy on Main Street. Gillespie County Fair- sound in soul in the ‘60s: musically, cultur- 796-3045; banderacowboycapital.com of the past to modern innovations that will beer, wine, and soft drinks coupled with grounds, 530 Fair Drive. 830-997-2359; ally, and politically. LBJ Presidential Li- bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll barbecue, tacos, steak, burgers, and more. gillespiefair.com brary, 2313 Red River St. 512-721-0200; BANDERA: Aug. 18-24 Buck Sloan’s Mu- Bring chairs, camping sup- past. Boerne Main Plaza, 100 N. Main. 210- Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road. lbjlibrary.org sician Reunion FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 25 PCAA Con- plies, snacks, and fans if you have one—or 844-8193; visitboerne.org 830-980-2226; tejasrodeo.com cert in the Park Bring your chairs, eats, AUSTIN: June 3-Aug. 2 Professional Art a church fan would be ok. Enjoy a commu- BOERNE: Aug. 10 Kuhlmann-King Muse- COMFORT: Aug. 13 Music in the Park and drinks to this free Sunday evening con- Academy Teen Summer Camps Art stu- nity dinner every evening around 5 p.m. um Tour Located behind Boerne City Hall, Held the second Tuesday of May through cert. Marktplatz, 126 W. Main St. 830-997- dio Atelier Dojo offers a rigorous training to Come prepared to have lots of fun listening the Kuhlmann-King house gives the public October, these free concerts also include 8515; fredericksburgfestivals.com young, dedicated artists between 13-18 to music, playing music, or dancing. Mans- the opportunity to step back in time to see free drinks provided by Gaddis Methodist years old. The Summer Teen Intensive FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 30 Hill Country field Park, 300 Seventh St. 830-796-3045; what a historic Boerne home looked like Church, the co-sponsor of the event with Classes are designed to offer a sampling of Sunset Harvest Messina Hof Hill Country banderacowboycapital.com “way back when.” Open every Second Sat- the Chamber of Commerce. Bring a lawn the Dojo’s yearly courses in drawing and oil Winery hosts its annual harvest festival. urday of each month. Kuhlmann-King chair, enjoy the music, and dance too. painting, specifically tailored to teens. Stu- BANDERA: Aug. 25 Frontier Times Jam- The evening begins with a Blessing of the boree On the fourth Sunday of every House, 402 E. Blanco Road. 830-331-1033; Comfort City Park, SH 27 and Broadway. Vines followed by grape picking in the dents should come prepared to learn, 830-995-3813 grow, and have fun. Classes include figure, month, the Frontier Times Museum of- visitboerne.org vineyard. Attendees also receive a souve- fers live music, storytelling, and more cast, and still-life drawing; still-life paint- BOERNE: Aug. 10 Second Saturday Art DOSS: Aug. 31 Doss VFD Benefit Fish Fry nir “Harvest Crew” T-shirt, which you can free fun for all ages. Frontier Times Mu- ing; and self-portrait drawing. Atelier Dojo, Beat Boerne shops and art galleries are The 36th annual volunteer fire department sign with your very own purple stomping 916 Springdale Road, Building 2, Suite seum, 510 13th St. 830-796-3045; teaming up to bring you a heart-racing fine fundraiser includes golden fried catfish feet. Stay for dinner featuring a vertical 106B. 281-793-4209; atelierdojo.com banderacowboycapital.com art experience. Take a walk on the art side with all the trimmings, prize drawings, and port wine tasting. Messina Hof Hill Coun- live entertainment. Doss VFD Fire Station, try Winery, 9996 US 290 E. 830-990- AUSTIN: Aug. 22-24 Sizzlin’ Summer BANDERA: Aug. 31 Experience Bandera every second Saturday of the month. Hill Bandera honors its cowboy and Western Country Mile, 100 N. Main. 210-954-6659; 14500 Ranch Road 783. 830-669-2220; 4653; messinahof.com Shop Hop For three days in August, re- dossvfd.org ceive a 20% discount on regular-priced heritage with a Longhorn Cattle Drive Pa- visitboerne.org FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 31 Grape Stomp rade on Saturday, arts and crafts, music, fabrics. There is a chance to win a gift BOERNE: Aug. 15 Thirst for Nature Every FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 2 First Friday at Chisholm Trail Winery Stomp grapes gunfight re-enactments, and a ranch basket, gift certificate, or a retreat for third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo Na- Art Walk Fredericksburg Tour fine art and enjoy live music and award-winning rodeo. Bandera County Courthouse Lawn, you and five friends. There are six partic- ture Center hosts a specially themed event galleries offering special exhibits, demon- wines. Chisholm Trail Winery, 2367 Usener 500 Main St. 830-796-3045; bandera ipating stores across Hill Country in Aus- where visitors can learn about the different strations, refreshments, and extended Road. 830-990-2675; chisholmtrail cowboycapital.com tin, Salado, Buda, New Braunfels, Round plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill viewing hours the first Friday of every winery.com Rock, and Luling. Various locations, 8213 BANDERA: Aug. 31 Experience Bande- Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on an month. Various locations. 830-997-6523 FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Pa- Brodie Lane No. 100. 254-947-5423; ra-Ranch Rodeo Activities include buck- adult beverage made to match the theme FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 3 Texas Ranger cific Combat Living History Re-enact- sizzlinsummershophop.com ing broncs, steer tying, calf scramble, for that month for those who are of age, Day The Texas Rangers Heritage Center ment See equipment and weapons used 66 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 67 AUGUST 2019> Hill Country during WWII and a battle re-enactment set songs by the Swedish pop group ABBA, a reggae acts in the U.S. Originally compris- Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Road. on an island in the Pacific with flame- young woman wants to invite the father ing Sublime founding members Eric Wilson 830-644-2681; beckervineyards.com and Bud Gaugh with vocalist Rome thrower, tanks, uniformed actors, and she’s never known to her wedding—only to STONEWALL: Aug. 27 President Lyndon more. National Museum of the Pacific War discover that there are three possible Ramirez, this band began by performing B. Johnson’s 111th Birthday The public is Pacific Combat Zone, 508 E. Austin. 830- choices. Hill Country Arts Foundation The Sublime favorites like “What I Got” and invited to participate in this free event com- 997-8600; pacificwarmuseum.org Point Outdoor Theatre, 120 Point Theatre “Santeria.” In later years, Sublime with memorating LBJ’s birthday. Check in at the Road. 830-367-5121; hcaf.com Rome has collaborated to create original GRUENE: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Friday Af- Visitor Center first for information on the albums, like 2011’s “Yours Truly” and 2015’s ternoon Club at Gruene Hall A Gruene INGRAM: Aug. 16-Sept. 20 Flight: HCAF day’s activities. Lyndon B. Johnson State & Hall tradition, now in its 21st year, where Annual Juried Show This exhibit applauds “Sirens.” Today in concert, the band mixes National Parks. 830-644-2252; tpwd.state hipsters, oldsters, suits, locals, and drifters flights of fantasy and cheers for the use of up its setlist with Sublime standards and .tx.us/state-parks/lyndon-b-johnson imagination. Hill Country Arts Foundation, fresh hits like “Panic” and “Wherever You mix it up to start their weekend rite (pun UVALDE: Aug. 9 Four Square Friday intended). This quintessential Friday happy 120 Point Theatre Road. 830-367-5121; Go.” Whitewater Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306. 830-964-3800; ticketfly.com Enjoy late-night shopping, food, live hour celebrates the warmer weather with hcaf.com music, and art. Historic Downtown Uval- great beer prices, prize giveaways, and the JOHNSON CITY: Aug. 24-25 Market Days NEW BRAUNFELS: Aug. 3 Dog Days 5K de, North Getty Street. 830-278-4115; best in Texas tunes broadcast live by KNBT Local artisans sell handmade items, jewel- This 5K is a fun and challenging course to visituvalde.com 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels. There’s even ry, and plants. Food and beverages are celebrate the dog days of summer and UVALDE: Aug. 29-Sept. 1 PalominoFest a very special guest interview each week. available. City Park, US 290 at Avenue G.. benefit local charities. Fischer Park, 1820 and Pro Rodeo Labor Day Weekend Cel- Past guests include Ray Benson, Steve 830-868-7684; johnsoncitytexas.info Old McQueeney Road. 877-806-3987; Earle, Delbert McClinton, Radney Foster, athleteguild.com/running/new-braunfels- ebration This celebration started in 1996 Hayes Carll, and Ray Wylie Hubbard. JOHNSON CITY: Aug. 25 Art Walk All gal- tx/2019-dog-days-5k as a dream by a local group of musicians leries are open for new exhibits and are who, as young brothers from a small town, Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. SAN MARCOS: June 6-Aug. 29 Summer 830-606-1281; gruenehall.com serving adult beverages and snacks. North dared to pursue their musical goals. The Nugent and Main streets. 830-868-7684; in the Park Concert Series This year event has live music, a carnival, rodeo GRUENE: Aug. 6, 13, 20 Two Ton Tues- johnsoncitytexas.info marks 30 years of the summer concert se- events, and a parade. Uvalde County Fair- days It wouldn’t be summertime without ries. Different bands of various genres play KERRVILLE: July 11-Aug. 10 PhotoQuest plex, 215 Veterans Lane. 830-591-9040; popular rockabilly band Two Tons of Steel every Thursday night. Bring friends, family, palominofest.com holding court in Gruene Hall every Tuesday View the 19th annual judged competition lawn chairs, blankets, and an ice chest of evening—now in its 24th year. If you hav- and exhibition of photographs by the Hill your favorite beverages—no glass or Sty- WIMBERLEY: June 8-Dec. 14 Second en’t caught Two Ton fever yet, grab your Country Camera Club. Kerr Arts & Cultural rofoam containers/coolers. Plaza Park, Saturday Gallery Trail On the second dancing shoes and get ready. The band Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. 830-895-2911; 206 N. CM Allen Parkway. 512-393-8400; Saturday of every month, come early and takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Come early kacckerrville.com toursanmarcos.com stay late for wine, light bites, and an art- for swing dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. KERRVILLE: Aug. 9-25 “Southern Fried filled evening at the galleries in and SAN MARCOS: Aug. 10 Bubble Fest It’s around the Wimberley square. Various Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830-629- Funerals” In this new comedy by Osborne bubble fun for the whole family. From a 5077; gruenehall.com & Eppler, Dewey Frye is dead and the rest locations, 13811 RR 12. 260-290-5001; ball pit and bubble dance floor to Art gallerytrail.com GRUENE: Aug. 11 Gospel Brunch with a of his family is left to pick up the pieces— Squared Arts Market and the farmers mar- Texas Twist in Gruene Hall In the tradi- that is, if they don’t kill each other first. Fu- ket, there is plenty of entertainment to go WIMBERLEY: June 20-Dec. 19 Susanna’s tion of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, nerals bring out the worst, the best, and around. This is a free event with activities Kitchen Coffee House Concert Series enjoy gospel music coupled with a buffet, the funniest in people, and the Fryes are for children of all ages. Downtown San Every third Thursday, talented and well- catered by Gristmill River Restaurant and no exception. Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Marcos, 111 E. San Antonio St. 512-393- known musicians perform in an intimate Bar. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. Theater, 305 Washington St. 830-896- 8430; downtownsmtx.com venue. Texas Pie Company’s famous pies, 830-629-5077; gruenehall.com 9393; playhouse2000.com tamales, pizza, coffee, and soft drinks are SONORA: Aug. 9-10 Outlaw Rodeo and available. Concerts are held in the Fellow- GRUENE: Aug. 15 Come and Taste It— KERRVILLE: Aug. 30 Summer Concerts Sutton County Days Take in a rodeo on in the Park Enjoy some summer jams at ship Hall at Wimberley United Methodist Meet Texas’ Best Winemakers Sample Friday and Saturday nights and a dance on Church. Wimberley United Methodist Texas’ best wines and craft brews on the this free event. Bring your lawn chairs. Saturday featuring Two Tons of Steel, Jason Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson. Church, 1200 CR 1492. 512-847-3109; third Thursday of each month throughout the Boland and the Stragglers, and Fuerzzo. wimberleyumc.org/susannas-kitchen year (except January). A featured winemaker 830-257-7300; kerrvilletx.gov There is also a parade, arts and crafts, showcases three of their newest releases, KYLE: Aug. 10 Market Days Enjoy local food vendors, the Little Mr. and Little Miss WIMBERLEY: Aug. 1-10 Antony and top-selling, or hardest-to-find wines, along- vendors, live music, and family fun under Sutton County contest, and the crowning of Cleopatra A love that changed history. side a craft brew hand-picked by The Grape- the shade of the oak trees. City Square the new Miss Sutton County. Sutton County One fateful meeting reshapes the ancient vine staff. The complimentary tastings are Park, 101 S. Burleson St. 512-262-3939; Civic Center, 1700 N. Crockett Ave. world when the great Roman warrior Mark held on the patio and garden of this popular cityofkyle.com/recreation 888-387-2880; sonoratexas.org Antony, like Caesar before him, falls in love tasting room. Samples of food that are of- with the incomparable Cleopatra, Queen of NEW BRAUNFELS: Aug. 1-4 Lone Star STONEWALL: Aug. 17-18, 24-25 Grape fered for sale are provided, and each event the Nile. His devotion to desire rather than Gourd Festival The Texas Gourd Society Stomp at Pedernales Cellars Celebrate features live music and three prize give- duty is the beginning of a downward spiral hosts this quirky festival featuring a the grape harvest by stomping grapes, lis- for him, the Republic, and Cleopatra, the aways. The Grapevine, 1612 Hunter Road. gourd art competition, gourd art sales, tening to live music, and enjoying 830-629-5077; grapevineingruene.com last in her bloodline. Shakespeare’s trage- gourd supplies, and technique classes. award-winning wines. Pedernales Cellars, dy presents history as a breathtaking pag- GRUENE: Aug. 17-18 Old Gruene Market You’ll be amazed at the art people can 2916 Upper Albert Road. 830-644-2037; eant full of passion, intrigue, exotic locales, Days Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely create from gourds. New Braunfels pedernalescellars.com and the larger-than-life characters that crafted items and packaged Texas foods. Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave. STONEWALL: Aug. 24-25, 31; Sept. 1 brought about the death of an Egyptian dy- Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road. 337-376-9690; texasgourdsociety.org Grape Stomp at Becker Vineyards Cele- nasty and the birth of the Roman Empire. 830-629-5077; gruenemarketdays.com NEW BRAUNFELS: Aug. 2 Sublime with brating the end of grape harvest, barrels This production is designed, built, and per- INGRAM: July 19-20, 26-27; Aug 2-3 Rome in Concert Since 2009, Sublime will be cut in half and filled with grapes to formed by a highly trained and talented “Mamma Mia!” In this musical featuring with Rome has been one of the leading stomp at this 23rd annual event. Becker cast of high school students, after being

68 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 69 AUGUST 2019> Panhandle Plains involved in a six-week Shakespeare inten- food trucks. Memorial Park, 2501 S. Wash- public. Veterans Memorial Park, US 54 W. SAN ANGELO: Through Aug. 18 Richard ington St. 806-371-5222 sive. EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens, 1101 DALHART: Aug. 3 XIT Parade Enjoy this and Pam Salmon Sculpture Competition FM 2325. 512-847-6969; emilyann.org BOYS RANCH: Aug. 31 Cal Farley’s Boys annual rodeo parade. Denrock Avenue. The fifth biennial juried competition will Where cattle still outnum- feature 12 large outdoor sculptures. Sunk- WIMBERLEY: Aug. 3 Market Day More Ranch Rodeo DALHART: Aug. 10 The Purpose Market than 450 outdoor booths are filled with art, ber people and at the site of the old ghost en Garden Park, 704 S. David St. 325-653- An open-air market, with farmers, artisans, 3333; samfa.org furniture, collectibles, and treasures of all town of Tascosa, Texas, Cal Farley’s Boys chefs, and vendors sharing their passions kinds. Live music and food and drink make Ranch is hosting its 75th annual rodeo. The and purposes, including fresh produce, SAN ANGELO: June 27-Aug. 4 American for a shopper’s delight. Lions Field, 601 FM day starts with a 5K Rodeo Run, followed quality handmade goods, delicious foods Plains Artists Summer Show Five mem- by a 1-mile fun run. After, adventureFEST is 2325. 512-847-2201; shopmarketdays.com and treats, and mission-driven products bers of the American Plains Artists Associa- in full swing just outside the rodeo arena. A WIMBERLEY: Aug. 30-Sept. 22 “Picnic” from around the world. Purpose Coffee Co., tion (APA) are participating in a special barbecue luncheon is served. The rodeo This play takes place on Labor Day week- 324 Rock Island. xitrodeoreunion.com show. Guests who attended last year’s APA begins in the afternoon. Cal Farley’s Boys end in the joint backyards of two mid- juried show cast their ballots for their favor- Ranch, 8 Julian Bivins Blvd. 806-533-1200; DUMAS: Aug. 16-17 Cowboy Classic dle-aged widows. It’s a classic drama of ite art pieces, and those artists were invited calfarley.org Rodeo The 13th annual rodeo has profes- to feature a dozen of their works during this longing, romance, and the rites of passage. sional riders competing for two nights. The BROWNFIELD: Aug. 3-4 The Grape Capi- summer’s show. Fort Concho, 630 S. Oakes The Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle rodeo also has events for kids, a queen tal of Texas Vineyard Festival Mark your St. 325-657-4444; fortconcho.com Road. 512-847-0575; wimberleyplayers.org contest, and hilarious rodeo clowns. Moore calendars for this food and wine event. County Rodeo Grounds, 1600 S. Maddox. SAN ANGELO: July 11-Sept. 8 “Frontiers: There are food and wine pairings and tast- An Artistic Exploration of Space Travel, PANHANDLE PLAINS 806-935-2123; dumaschamber.com ings on Friday, and Saturday has vineyard Technology, the Age of Discovery, and LEVELLAND: Aug. 2-3 Kicker Arena- ALBANY: Aug. 2 Cultural Connections tours and wine competition awards. Texas More” Artwork related to exploration is cross Catch a thrilling display of talent as Camp—Ghana Open to students in grades Red Wines Event Barn, 2149 Tahoka Road. exhibited in celebration of the 50th anni- motorcycle racers compete on a dirt track. first through sixth, this camp focuses on 806-637-2564; brownfieldchamber.com versary of the first moon landing. San An- Mallet Event Center and Arena, 2320 US the music, food, and art of Ghana. This is a CHANNING: Aug. 24 Panhandle Chil- gelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325- 385. 806-894-3157; kickerarenacross.com free event limited to 20 students. Old Jail dren’s Foundation Annual Fundraiser 653-3333; samfa.org This annual event benefits the disabled LEVELLAND: Aug. 2-4 Texas Best Show Art Center, 201 S. Second St. 325-762- SAN ANGELO: July 11-Sept. 8 “Highlights and disadvantaged children within 100 Series—Lamb Show This organization 2269; theojac.org from the Permanent Collection” Selec- miles of Dumas. The event features The promotes the junior market lamb exhibitors ALBANY: Aug. 6-7 Things on a String tions from the art museum’s permanent Hoggs at the Point barbecue cookoff; a of Texas in a lawful, ethical, and practical Camp Open to students in grades first collection are on display. San Angelo Mu- Kids Q cookoff; bounce houses; a fun run means through a series of jackpot shows through sixth, this camp lets students seum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653- for automobiles and motorcycles; various managed under the direction of the Texas create and take home their own kinetic 3333; samfa.org raffles including trips, cookers, and elec- Best Show Series culminating with an end- artwork. This is the most popular camp tronics; and an evening dinner and dance. of-the-year award system based on exhibi- SEMINOLE: Aug. 10 DC Hotshot Sporting and it fills quickly. The camp is always Talon Point, 5145 FM 722. 806-935-5598; tor age, breed of animal exhibited, and Clay Shoot This sporting clay target event free but limited to 20 students. Old Jail Art talonpoint.org overall performance in the show ring while in an outdoor setting is a smaller, more re- Center, 201 S. Second St. 325-762-2269; laxed event, but still offers raffles, door DALHART: Aug. 1-3 La Rita Theatre making the whole experience educational theojac.org prizes, food, and great competition. Gaines Melodrama Nightly performances are and economically feasible for the partici- Open ALBANY: Aug. 9 Re-Create Camp held in conjunction with the XIT Rodeo pating exhibitors and families. Mallet Event County Shooting Range, NW CR 216. 806- to students in grades fourth through sev- and Reunion. La Rita Theatre, 311 Denrock. Center and Arena, 2320 US 385. 806-441- 592-5424; denvercitychamber.com enth, this workshop explores a variety of larita.org 3009; texasbestshowseries.com SUNRAY: Aug. 17 Sunray Funday This an- ways to recreate with recycled and repur- LEVELLAND: Aug. 7-11 S.P.O.T.C. Dog nual event begins with a parade down posed materials. The camp is always free DALHART: Aug. 1-3 XIT Rodeo and Re- Agility Trials See dogs in competition at Main Street, then the celebration continues but limited to 20 students. Old Jail Art union Celebrate the cowhands who these agility trials. Founded in 1970, the with barbecue, music, and vendors selling Center, 201 S. Second St. 325-762-2269; worked and farmed the 3-million-acre XIT South Plains Obedience Training Club of various items. All proceeds from the event theojac.org Ranch at the 83rd annual event. Enjoy nightly rodeos, dances, and free feeds: Lubbock is a nonprofit organization that help the Sunray Lions Club with their con- AMARILLO: Aug. 2 First Friday Art Walk chicken wings on Thursday, pork chops on promotes the sport of training dogs and tributions to many local charities. For Join local artists when they open their gal- Friday, and the world’s largest free barbe- responsible dog ownership through dona- every barbecue ticket purchased, you’ll be leries to share the art they create every cue on Saturday. Activities throughout the tions to canine causes, public education entered for a chance to win a prize donat- day at Arts in the Sunset. Food trucks and weekend include a street parade, Queen’s projects, pet therapy, and year-round obe- ed by local merchants. Sunray Community entertainment are on site. Arts in the Sun- contest, tractor pulls, a 5K run, craft show, dience training. Mallet Event Center and Park, East Seventh Street. 806-948-4111; set, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 72D. 806-310- melodrama, wild cow milking contest, Arena, 2320 US 385. 806-793-7708; dumaschamber.com 2600; artsinthesunset.org nickel scramble, and fiddlers contest. XIT spotc.org SWEETWATER: Aug. 8 Big Country AMARILLO: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Amarillo Rodeo Arena, 2050 E. John Todd Road. POST: Aug. 8-10 Stampede Rodeo This Dance This monthly country dance fea- Community Market The Market hosts live xitrodeoreunion.com or dalhart.org 75th annual event offers visitors a view of tures different bands performing and a music and a diverse mix of everything the DALHART: Aug. 3 Fiddler’s Contest the Old West in true cowboy style, with a potluck dinner. Sweetwater VFW Post Panhandle has to offer: herbs and veggies, The 24th annual old-time fiddling contest is nightly rodeo and a parade Saturday on 2479, 217 Avenger Field Road. 325-235- baked goods, live plants, cut flowers, jel- sponsored by the Dalhart Area Chamber of Main Street. Post Stampede Rodeo Arena. 5488; sweetwatertexas.org lies, jams and pickles, and arts and crafts. Commerce. Open to public; free admission. POST: Aug. 9-11 Old Mill Trade Days Shop VEGA: Aug. 10 Oldham County Roudup Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Grounds, Rita Blanca Pavilion, 1219 FM 281. dalhart.org for arts, crafts, furniture, jewelry, clothing, and 5K Color Run Color yourself happy at 1000 S. Polk St. 806-335-6360 DALHART: Aug. 3 XIT Art and Craft Show home decor, homemade candy, candles, the 5K Color Run that takes place the AMARILLO: Aug. 31 Yellow City Sounds This annual show features booths with arts goat milk soap, antiques, gifts, and more, morning of the Oldham County Roundup Music Festival Enjoy a daylong concert and crafts, jewelry, home decor, and plus live entertainment and food. 318 S. celebration. The parade and free Barbecue featuring a variety of bands, vendors, and unique food items. Free admission; open to Avenue F. oldmilltradedays.com Feed takes place later that morning. The

70 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 71 AUGUST 2019> Panhandle Plains entire weekend is full of festivities and fun ing and a four part harmony. Henderson TYLER: Aug. 23-25 Texas Rose Breed mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two fun-filled day of picking and stomping the for the family with a street dance, the Civic Center, 1500 Lake Forest Parkway. Show—All-Breed Horse Show This all- young (but rapidly aging) daughters and you very grapes that go into making Messina cooking of the Beef and Beans, and soft- 903-863-5379; visithendersontx.com breed horse show features Andalusian, Lu- have a recipe for hilarity, served up Neil Si- Hof’s award-winning ports. Stay for a tour ball tournament. Oldham County Court- JEFFERSON: Aug. 31 Labor Day Celebra- sitano, Welsh, and Friesian breeds to name mon-style. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St. and tasting with a lunch buffet. Round out house Square, 105 S. Main St. 806-267- tion Celebrate Labor Day aboard an an- a few. There is in-hand classes, carriage 817-275-7661; theatrearlington.org your afternoon with a food and wine pairing 2828; oldhamcofc.org driving, and jumping. Texas Rose Horse class. Attendees also receive a souvenir tique gas-powered locomotive. The ride BASTROP: Aug. 23-24 Boogie Back to Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903-882-8696; “Harvest Crew” T-shirt, which you can sign VERNON: Aug. 9-10 Summer’s Last Blast includes a stop at Diamond Don Gator Pit Bastrop—Country and Western Swing texasrosehorsepark.com with your very own purple stomping feet. Cruise one of the longest drags of North for feeding live alligators. View the Sup- Festival This two-day cultural event cele- Messina Hof Estate Winery, 4545 Old Reli- Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Relive the port Our Troops display that honors the TYLER: Aug. 25 Texas Rose Western brates and preserves Texas Western swing ance Road. 979-778-9463; messinahof.com golden days when muscle cars and rods United States Military. Historic Jefferson Dressage Show Western dressage inte- music and dance. Food and alcohol con- ruled the streets. See the most presti- Railway, 400 E. Austin St. 866-398- grates the historically validated principles cessions are available, and retail and craft BRYAN: Aug. 2 Harvest: Outdoor Gour- gious classics, street rods, pro streets, 2038; jeffersonrailway.com or of Western stock horse tradition. It is a vendors are on site offering specialty meat Barbeque Enjoy a fun evening of bar- and antiques cruise the streets as they diamonddonempire.com systematic and progressive system of goods. Bands this year include Jeff Woolsey becue, games, and wine on the vineyard. did in the good ol’ days. This cruise is one MINEOLA: Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 Square training for the Western horse and rider in and the Dancehall Kings, the Rocky King Messina Hof Estate Winery, 4545 Old Reli- to remember for a lifetime. Listen to rock Dancing Join in on square dancing every traditional stock tack with the purpose of Band, and Frank Cavitt and the Honky Tonk ance Road. 979-778-9463; messinahof.com ‘n’ roll hits of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s from enjoying a safe, pleasurable, versatile, Monday night with national caller Tim Tyl. Doctors. Bastrop Convention and Exhibit BRYAN: Aug. 17 Harvest Grand Finale a live remote on the drag. Spectators are and useful working horse. Western dres- American Legion Hall, 2015 US 80 E. Center, 1408 Chestnut St. 512-332-8984; Gala Join Messina Hof for an elegant eve- welcome to join thousands of others for 903-312-3713; mineolarailers.com sage tests provide the opportunity for boogiebacktobastrop.com ning of new wine releases, gourmet the tailgate party of the year. Various lo- horse and rider to demonstrate growth Vineyard Cuisine, and more. This elegant cations, Wilbarger Street. 940-886-8389; PALESTINE: Aug. 10 Dog Daze of Sum- through a series of progressive elements BOWIE: Aug. 9 Outdoor Movie Night Enjoy a free outdoor movie. Fundraising evening event raises a toast to a suc- summerslastblast.com mer Concert Series Gather in the shade by advancing from test to test and level to concessions are served. Bowie Community cessful harvest. Messina Hof Estate Win- with friends and move to the groove of live level as they develop in physical skill, WICHITA FALLS: June 22-Aug. 11 Development, 101 E. Pecan St. 940-872- ery, 4545 Old Reliance Road. 979-778- music while enjoying expertly paired snack mental maturity, and partnership. Texas Artzeum Interactive Kids’ Exhibit boards and beverages in an environment 6246; cityofbowietx.com 9463; messinahof.com This year’s exhibit, “Small Wonders: In- Rose Horse Park, 14078 SH 110N. 903- to escape the dog days of summer. Bands CORSICANA: Aug. 1-31 Music and Musi- sects and Art,” combines interactive play 882-8696; texasrosehorsepark.com BRENHAM: July 6-Sept. 1 Harvest Grape performing are Chris Oliver and Company, cians in the Civil War The first time this areas and large-scale photos of insects to Stomp Come out and enjoy creating happy The Magills, and The Tuxedo Cats. Oxbow exhibit has been displayed, this Pearce create a one-of-a-kind art experience for memories with your family, friends, or co- Hollow, 215 E. Crawford St. 903-729-6066; PRAIRIES AND LAKES Museum-produced program and body of kids and adults alike. Kemp Center for the workers. Start in the vineyard to pick grapes palestinechamber.org/festivals work features information and visual aids Arts, 1300 Lamar St. 940-767-2787; ADDISON: June 13-Aug. 8 Vitruvian off the vine. Return to the tasting patio where about the role of music in the Civil War. It artscouncilwf.org/artzeum PALESTINE: Aug. 10 Dogwood Jamboree Nights Live Enjoy live music and gourmet you’ll squeeze and squish your grapes to is composed of banners and artifacts il- “The Golden Age of Country” This Bran- food trucks every other Thursday in June, music which makes all the stress in your life WICHITA FALLS: Aug. 16-17 Texas Ranch lustrating how music influenced both the son-style music show is filled with family July, and August. Admission and parking fade away. As an added memento, step out Roundup The original Ranch Rodeo cel- North and South, and served as recreation fun, laughter, and great classic country are free. Vitruvian Park Amphitheather, with your purple feet on to your keepsake ebrates 39 years of showcasing historic and inspiration for soldiers. Pearce Muse- music from some of the best artists any- 3875 Ponte Ave. 972-450-2800; t-shirt. Windy Winery, 4232 Clover Road. ranches, the hard work of true cowboys, um of American Civil War and the Ameri- where. Listen to some of the golden hits visitaddison.com/specialevents 979-836-3252; windywinery.com and every facet of ranch life. Ranches in country music performed live on can West, 3100 W. Collin St. on the cam- ADDISON: Aug. 3-24 Vitruvian Salsa BRENHAM: July 20-21, 27-28; Aug. 10-11 will compete in chuckwagon cooking, stage. Palestine High School Auditorium, pus of Navarro College. 903-875-7642; Festival Bring your dancing shoes every Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery cowboy art, and of course, real ranch SH 19 S. and Loop 256. 903-729-7080; pearcemuseum.com events.A tradeshow including bits, spurs, Saturday in August. Enjoy live bands, DJs, Stomp grapes and personalize a T-shirt visitpalestine.com CORSICANA: Aug. 9-10 “Faces and western collectibles, and other items will salsa lessons, and gourmet food trucks. with your purple feet to remember the Places of the Chihuahuan Desert” THE WOODLANDS: Aug. 28 Houston Admission is free. Vitruvian Park Amphi- fun at Pleasant Hill Winery. After, enjoy take place all day, both days. Kay Yeager This exhibition explores the topography Coliseum, 1000 Fifth St. 940-716-5555; Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark The theater, 3875 Ponte Ave. 972-450-2800; wine tasting on the deck. Pleasant Hill film that gave the world one of its greatest Winery, 1441 Salem Road. 979-830- and natural beauty of the Chihuahuan wfmpec.com visitaddison.com/specialevents Desert and considers the human impact movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and 8463; pleasanthillwinery.com upon it over a period of thirty years. The WICHITA FALLS: Aug. 22-25 Hotter’N better than ever before. Relive the magic ADDISON: Aug. 17 Addison After Dark Join in on outdoor entertainment on the third BRENHAM: Aug. 10 Chappell Hill Wine show is composed of 31 photographs Hell Hundred At one of the oldest and on the silver screen and the original great Saturday of every month from May to No- and Lavender Festival This one-day festi- from the work of University of Texas at El largest cycling events in the nation, more adventure of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” vember. This event features live music, mov- val has craft vendors, live music, lavender Paso professor Dr. Robert H. Schmidt. than 13,000 riders from across the globe with John Williams’ epic score performed ies, and food trucks. With different themes cuisine, plants for sale, miniature animals, Pearce Museum of American Civil War come to Wichita Falls for four days of chal- live to picture by a full symphony orches- each month, the entertainment options are and demonstrations. Chappell Hill Laven- and the American West, 3100 W. Collin St. lenging and inspiring activities. MPEC, tra. The year is 1936, and professor of ar- forever changing, giving fans a unique expe- der Farm, 2250 Dillard Road. 979-251- on the campus of Navarro College. 1000 Fifth St. 940-322-3223; hh100.org cheology and “obtainer of rare antiquities” rience. This month has Pints and Pups. Enjoy 8114; chappellhilllavender.com 903-875-7642; pearcemuseum.com Indiana Jones is tasked by U.S. Army Intel- local brews and classic rock tunes with your PINEY WOODS ligence to recover the legendary Ark of the BRYAN: July 26; Aug. 10 Moonlit Harvest CORSICANA: Aug. 10 Mimosas at the Covenant before it falls into the hands of favorite furry friend as multiple bands take Festival The festival kicks off with a Market—Tax Free Weekend A sip, shop, GLADEWATER: Aug. 10 Main Street Art the Nazis. Indy’s quest takes him to Nepal the stage. Sample area beers and participate blessing of the vines followed by an eve- and stroll event on the second Saturday of and Wine Stroll Join in the fun with paint- and Egypt, reuniting him with an old in the fun pet contests. Addison Circle Park, ning of grape picking and stomping in the each month. Hospitable shop owners pour ings, sculptures, pottery, drawings, and friend, an old foe, and an ex-flame who 4970 Addison Circle Drive. 972-450-2800; Messina Hof Estate vineyard. Dinner fea- unique mimosas while new friends and old wineries gathering together for a day of art falls somewhere in between. Armed with visitaddison.com/specialevents tures a Vineyard Cusine buffet and a wide meet up and enjoy the historic downtown and wine. Antique District, Main Street. his hat, whip, and wits, our intrepid hero ARLINGTON: Aug. 9-31 “Brighton Beach selection of complimentary wines for shopping vibe. For this month’s market, enjoy 903-845-5501 must face formidable enemies—and im- Memoirs” Dreaming of baseball and girls, guests to enjoy. Messina Hof Estate Win- the benefits of Tax Free Weekend. Downtown HENDERSON: Aug. 10-11 Sacred Harp possible odds—to save the day and the Eugene must cope with the mundane exis- ery, 4545 Old Reliance Road. 979-778- Historic Corsicana, Beaton and Collin streets. Singing National Convention The 164th world. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavil- tence of his family life in Brooklyn: formi- 9463; messinahof.com 903-654-4850; visitcorsicana.com annual event celebrates a historic form of ion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive. 281-364- dable mother, overworked father, and his BRYAN: July 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 31 Daytime DALLAS: Through Aug. 4 “55 Years” folk-christian music with a cappella sing- 3010; woodlandscenter.org worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the Harvest Festival Bring the family out for a In remembrance of the 55th anniversary of 72 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 73 AUGUST 2019> Prairies and Lakes the death of President John F. Kennedy, The garita trivia. This includes air conditioned which is the best light possible for after- LEWISVILLE: Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Labor Day formed young man—a victim of rare skin Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza pres- motorcoach transportation, a tour host, noon photos. Tours go through the park’s Rodeo The 55th annual Labor Day Rodeo and bone diseases. Seen as a freak by so- ents this new temporary exhibit. Featuring food and drinks as specified at venues, and 1,800 acres, and the tour driver caters to has a Cattle Drive Parade and fami- ciety, his life changes when a young physi- a broad representation of popular maga- beverages on the motorcoach (you can photographers whenever possible. There ly-friendly activities. Lewisville Rodeo cian agrees to care for him. Mesquite Arts zine covers from the last five decades, this also BYOB). Desperado’s Mexican Restau- are 50-plus species of animals at Fossil Arena, 101 Parkway Drive. 214-929-3447; Center Black Box Theatre, 1527 N. Gallo- captivating visual timeline of President rant, 4818 Greenville Ave. 972-814-5997; Rim. Some of the animals that may be pho- visitlewisville.com way. 972-216-8126; mesquitecommunity Kennedy’s image reflects his lasting im- dallasbitesfoodtours.com tographed include white rhinos, blackbuck, theatre.com print on the nation’s consciousness and MCKINNEY: June 1-Dec. 31 “McKinney DENTON: Aug. 16-26 North Texas Fair European red deer, gemsbok, zebras, pays tribute to his life and legacy. The Sixth Then and Now” Travel back in time with MESQUITE: Aug. 10 Doggie Splash Day and Rodeo The annual nine-day fair and addax, waterbuck, giraffes, sable, axis Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St. deer, and dama gazelle, just to name a few. this exhibit that focuses on McKinney. All dogs and their owners are invited to this rodeo offers activities for all ages including Various types of audio/visual aids are annual event at Vanston Pool to cool off, 214-747-6660; jfk.org live concerts, horse and livestock shows, Reservations are required. Fossil Rim Wild- life Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; available along with augmented reality compete for prizes, or just play at the pool. DALLAS: June 1-Aug. 31 Dallas by Choc- contests, cookoffs, food, and games. North experiences. Collin County History Muse- fossilrim.org All dogs will be required to show proof of olate Tour Indulge your chocolate passions Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. um, 300 E. Virginia St. 972-542-9457; current vaccinations and must be accom- at some of the most creative chocolate, ice 940-387-2632; ntfair.com GLEN ROSE: Aug. 23 Discovery After collincountyhistorymuseum.org panied by a responsible person 16 and cream, and pastry shops around. An ELGIN: Aug. 15-16 Escape Room—Haunt- Dark Program and Tour Enjoy a guided older. Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. air-conditioned motorcoach whisks guests sunset wildlife tour using spotlights to see MCKINNEY: June 1-Sept. 30 Native Texas ed Hospital Participate in Elgin’s first ever Butterfly House and Garden Walk among 972-216-6260; cityofmesquite.com/pard around town to sample treats galore while escape room in the historic Fleming Hospi- exotic and native species. An after-dark free-flying native butterflies and other pol- MESQUITE: Aug. 10, 24 Mesquite Arti- learning about the history of chocolate, how tal turned community center. Learn about hike caps off the event that lasts approxi- linators in the Native Texas Butterfly House sans and Farmers Market This Europe- it’s made, and meeting those who make its past while working through puzzles and mately three hours. Fossil Rim Wildlife and Garden. The butterfly house includes an-style market features food, artisans, and these scrumptious treats. Includes private challenges to figure out the hidden secret Center, 1789 CR 2009. 254-897-2960; native species, which vary by season and crafters from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage Square motorcoach transportation, many dessert buried in its history. Fleming Community fossilrim.org samples, and beverages on board (you can what is available from suppliers. The but- in Downtown Mesquite, 223 W. Davis. 866- Center, 802 N. Avenue C. 512-285-6434; GRAND PRAIRIE: Aug. 3 Ladies Night Out also BYOB). The exact meeting location is terfly garden is filled with host plants that 242-8078; themarketplacedfw.com elgintx.com Don’t miss this comedy tour hosted by naturally attract these lovely creatures. You given to ticket holders. Various locations. MESQUITE: Aug. 24 Mesquite Champion- ELGIN: Aug. 26-31 Trash Art Week and Nene Leakes featuring Loni Love, Sherri may even find a few ideas to try in your 972-814-5997; dallasbychocolate.com ship Rodeo Don’t miss the toughest cow- Contest Learn how to make recycled Shepard, Adele Givens, Jess Hilarious, Kym own garden. Heard Natural Science Muse- boys around the world as they compete DALLAS: June 2-Aug. 18 Taste of Bishop crafts and compete against others in the Whitley, and Janelle James. The Theatre at um and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place. with the strongest horses, steers and bulls Arts Food and Historical Tour Sample the community to turn trash in to treasure. Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Parkway. 972-562-5566; heardmuseum.org in the country. This PRCA-sanctioned fun and fare of this unique neighborhood on There are three crafting nights before turn- 972-854-5050; theatregp.com a tour of the eclectic Bishop Arts District. On MCKINNEY: Aug. 16-18 Third Monday rodeo has been thrilling visitors since 1958. ing in all trash art pieces to the Elgin Rec The Drifters in foot, learn about its colorful history, slip into GRAND PRAIRIE: Aug. 10 Trade Days This is the oldest and largest You’ll see calf-roping, barrel racing, bronc Center by August 31st. Fleming Community One of rock ‘n’ roll’s founding galleries and shops, and stop at great eater- Concert monthly trade days and flea market in North busting, bull riding—all of the traditional Center, 802 N. Avenue C. 512-285-6434; vocal groups comes to Texas on their U.S. ies that may include one of Dallas’ top bar- Texas. Shop from more than 450 vendors rodeo events—in air-conditioned comfort. elgintx.com/239/Parks-Recreation tour. Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main Street. becue havens and a shrine to Bonnie and who offer almost anything you can imagine. Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive. 972-237-8786; uptowntheatergp.com Clyde (restaurants vary). Drinks beyond ELGIN: Aug. 8 Sip, Shop, and Stroll Sip a Find unique gifts, delightful home decor, 972-285-8777; mesquiterodeo.com little wine and shop as you stroll through GRAND PRAIRIE: Aug. 24 Lost ’80s Live! trendy clothing and accessories, sporting water are on your own. Minimum 8 people; MESQUITE: Aug. 24 Preservation Primer the stores in historic downtown Elgin. Find Bring back the ’80s with 100.3 Jack FM’s goods, antiques and collectibles, dogs, and limit 20 people. Meeting place details are Learn basic best practices to protect and diverse merchandise, eclectic decor, art- live event. The Theatre at Grand Prairie, specialty items along with many fantastic given to ticket holders. Various locations. care for your family heirlooms. Florence work by local artists, wine and beer tast- 1001 Performance Parkway. 972-854- carnivalesque food concessions at this 972-814-5997; dallasbitesfoodtours.com Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge ings, samples, refreshments, and live 5050; theatregp.com open-air market. Free admission. 4550 W. DALLAS: July 14-Aug. 24 Hidden Dallas music in many of the venues. Downtown University Drive. 972-562-5466; tmtd.com Road. 972-216-6468; historicmesquite.org Cruise through secret GRAPEVINE: Aug. 10 A Night at the Food and Fun Tour Historic Elgin. elgintx.com PLANO: July 28-Aug. 8 USA Softball places in Dallas that many people do not Monte Carlo Casino Guests should come MCKINNEY: Aug. 31-Feb. 17 Dinosaurs GOLD National Championship Plano once FORT WORTH: July 6-Aug. 10 Rockin’ the dressed to impress for a night of casino fun Live! Encounter the 46-foot tall T-Rex and know about. Check out whimsical sculp- again hosts the girls’ 16-under and 18- River—Live on the Trinity Enjoy a free, at the Messina Hof Grapevine winery. nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs tures, waterfalls, and the last home built under national softball championships. As by one of America’s most famous archi- weekly summer concert series with a cool Enjoy a three-course dinner paired with along the nature trails at the 14th annual the NGB for the sport of softball, USA Soft- tects. Many venues are indoors since the twist: the stage is right on the Trinity River award-winning Texas wines; following exhibit. The exhibit always gives families ball is responsible for training, equipping weather is warm. Stop along the way for in the shadow of downtown Fort Worth. dinner, let the games begin. Messina Hof and friends a fun, educational activity to and promoting the six USA Softball Nation- delicious snacks at insider culinary gems. Watch a concert while floating in the river, Grapevine Winery, 201 S. Main St. enjoy together. See the dinosaurs move al Teams that compete in events such as Some walking is involved. Includes motor or bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a 817-442-8463; messinahof.com and hear them roar. A photo op and the Olympics, Pan American Games, World coach transportation, a tour host, food at great view from the shore. Panther Island play-area dinosaurs are available as well. LA GRANGE: Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Fayette Championships and other international and venues and beverages on the bus (you Pavilion, 395 Purcey St. 817-336-8791; This year, the exhibit also features an out- County Fair Enjoy a true Texas county fair domestic events. Heritage Yards, 4525 can also BYOB). Please note that the exact rockintheriverfw.com door fossil dig. The dinosaur trail is jogging with a Queens pageant, Little Miss and stroller friendly (it is not suitable for stroll- Hedgecoxe Road. visitplano.com meeting location is given to ticket holders. GLEN ROSE: Aug. 5-6 Homeschool Class Mister contest, carnival, parade, Senior ers with small wheels or wheelchairs). PLANO: Aug. 1 Courtyard Texas Music Various locations. 972-814-5997; and Guided Tour: What Does The Doc Citizens Day, a country store, creative Heard Natural Science Museum and Wild- Series Get up close and personal with dallasbychocolate.com Say? Fossil Rim’s homeschool coordinator arts, livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, a life Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place. 972-562- some of the Lone Star State’s favorite mu- DALLAS: Aug. 3-31 Best Tacos and Mar- plays the role of doctor to answer key horse show, agricultural exhibits, a flower 5566; heardmuseum.org sicians on the first Thursday of the month garitas Tour Sample both gourmet and questions during a sweeping survey of the house, horseshoe and washer pitching, a from March through November, and enjoy street tacos on an adventure through East Fossil Rim biosphere. This activity is rec- fun run, barbecue cookoff, food, indoor MESQUITE: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Devils the amazing acoustics of this 321-seat the- Dallas, Oak Cliff, and other iconic Dallas ommended as a two-day package, but can and outdoor vendors, music, the Ag Ad- Bowl Speedway Enjoy auto racing at ater. Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave. 972- neighborhoods. Stops include award-win- be enjoyed either day as a standalone venture for Kids, and loads of entertain- the Southwest’s most famous dirt track. Devil’s Bowl Speedway, 1711 Lawson Road. 941-5600; visitplano.com or plano.gov ning margaritas and tacos at amazing event. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 1789 CR ment. Country music star Josh Turner spots including hole-in-the-wall taquerias. 2009. 254-897-2960; fossilrim.org headlines this year. Fayette County Fair 972-222-2421; devilsbowl.com PLANO: Aug. 8 Historic Downtown Plano Learn about the history of tacos and mar- GLEN ROSE: Aug. 10 Photo Tour This tour Grounds, 400 Fair Grounds Road. MESQUITE: Aug. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 “Ele- Arts District Art and Wine Walk Stroll garitas and win prizes playing taco/mar- lets the photographer catch the dusk light, 979-702-2426; fayettecountyfair.org phant Man” John Merrick is a horribly de- the downtown Plano arts district, sam- 74 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 75 AUGUST 2019> Prairies and Lakes pling different wines in shops and galler- Check out what real archaeologists do coolest, and hottest party of the summer. ies, listening to street musicians, and when they aren’t making movies in Holly- The 24th annual festival is one of the larger checking out artists and their wares. wood. Learn about how archaeology dif- music events on the Waco calendar featur- Downtown Plano Arts District, 1013 E. fers from paleontology, what cool things ing local bands and top country favorites. 15th St. 972-922-1292; visitplano.com archaeologists do both in and out of the Aside from music, the event also has the PLANO: Aug. 9-10 Quilt Show Enjoy a field, and explore the way people made margarita and salsa contest. Restaurants mini quilt auction, skills demonstrations, things thousands of years ago. Temple can compete in both the margarita and appraisals, exhibits, and kids activities. Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Av- salsa divisions and individuals can com- Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek enue B. 254-298-5172; templerrhm.org pete in the margarita division. All proceeds Parkway. qgplano.org TEMPLE: Aug. 17 Summer’s Night of Art benefit the scholarship program at the Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo. Extraco PLANO: Aug. 18 Crayola Sensory Sun- and Jazz The second annual evening has various jazz musicians, food trucks, and Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd. 254-776- days This special morning is designed for 1660; extracoeventscenter.com kids and families who would like to expe- a great group of talented artists. Don’t rience the attraction adapted just for sen- miss the live-art performance during the sory needs. Lights are dimmed, music is Fast Art contest while listening to sooth- SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS turned off, and there is a quiet room/ ing jazz music under the stars. Down- GOLIAD: Aug. 10 Goliad Market Days space available. The Crayola Experience, town Temple, Main Street. 254-298- 5378; discoverdowntowntempletx.com This open-air, outdoor market has vendors 6121 W. Park Blvd. 469-642-2901; placed around the beautiful courthouse crayolaexperience.com/plano square. The vendors and variety change SALADO: Aug. 23 Fourth Friday each month, but typically there are 100 or On the fourth Friday of the month, experi- more vendors in attendance. Local shops ence downtown Salado’s Sip ‘n Shop with and restaurants are open with unique more than 25 boutiques, art galleries, win- clothing, arts, and home decor. Downtown eries, and more. Complimentary drinks Goliad, 231 S. Market St. 361-645-3563; and snacks will be available at some loca- goliadcc.org tions. Historic Downtown Salado, Main LEMING: Aug. 17 Battle of Medina Com- Street. 254-947-0888; facebook.com/ SUBSCRIBE memorative Ceremony and History salado4thfriday FOR FREE Symposium This free, annual event honors SALADO: Aug. 10 Summer Glass Fusion those who died in the bloodiest battle for This summer, experience something be- To order a free Texas independence 23 years before the yond glassblowing in the shop. Persons one-year subscription­ battle of the Alamo. The commemorative ages 5 and up may choose to make either to the quarterly ceremony is held under oak trees with five pendants or one 8x8 glass mosaic. Texas Highways re-enactors presenting colors, a Native Assistance with crafting pendants or ar- Events Calendar, visit American prayer, wreath laying ceremo- ranging mosaics is utilized, then partici- texashighways.com/ nies, and finally, a volley fired using pants help fire their creations in the kilns eventsubscription. black-powdered rifles by period-dressed to fuse it into its unique form. Mosaics can re-enactors. The afternoon event includes WE be free formed or use one of the pre- several university history professors, ar- made patterns. Salado Glassworks, No. 2 chaeologists, and archivists giving talks on Peddlers Alley. 254-947-0339; salado- the battle, the events preceding it, the af- glassworks.com/upcoming-events termath, and biographical sketches of SALADO: July 20, 27; Aug. 3 “Salado WACO: May 25-Sept. 8 “Be the Astro- those who fought. There is an exhibit hall Legends” Central Texas’ favorite outdoor naut” This exhibit premiered at Space Cen- with all sorts of interesting things to look at ARE musical drama depicts life in Texas in the ter Houston to record-breaking crowds and and books sold. Lunch is also offered by Heart of 1850s. Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal teaches STEM-based content via a fusion of the local volunteer fire department. St. 254-947-9205; tablerock.org state-of-the art video game technology and Atascosa County “Lonnie Gillespie” Memo- traditional exhibitry. The focus of the exhibit rial Annex, 25 E. Fifth St. 830-570-3289; SHERMAN: Aug. 10 Blue Sky Songtellers’ is on the concepts common to all space atascosacounty.texas.gov Gathering with Doug Moreland and flight, so it uses the narrative of a possible Friends This benefit concert has live music SAN ANTONIO: July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2 future space mission—as opposed to any Balcones Heights Jazz Festival The 26th TEXAS. from Doug Moreland and Friends. Kidd-Key particular historic mission—as the frame- annual free summer concert series—held Auditorium, 405 N. Rusk St. 903-892- work to communicate these ideas. In the ex- 7230; shermantx.org for four consecutive Friday evenings— hibit, visitors learn about the challenges and features an all-female lineup for 2019. TEMPLE: Aug. 2 First Friday On the first excitement of spaceflight, then apply that This year’s headliners and opening acts Friday of every month, Historic Downtown knowledge as they fly the spaceships, pilot are widely recognized jazz musicians: From Texas Rangers to Dr Pepper and mammoths, Temple transforms into a giant party. Enjoy the landers, and drive the rovers in a thrilling Wednesday Ball, Ragan Whiteside, Mi- Waco is what Texas is about. Visit Waco for the history, street music and performances, drinks, narrative adventure to orbit Earth, the Moon, chelle Carey, Jessy J, Elizabeth Mis, Jea- the heritage, the sights, the sounds, the arts, the food, food, and after-hours shopping. Downtown Mars, Ceres, and Jupiter. Mayborn Museum nette Harris, Kayla Waters and Lindsey the entertainment and the shopping. Waco truly is Temple, Main Street. 254-298-5378; Complex, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. Webster. Wonderland of the Americas DOWNLOAD THE WACO APP discoverdowntowntempletx.com 254-710-6558; maybornmuseum.com Amphitheatre, 4522 Fredericksburg the Heart of Texas. TEMPLE: Aug. 3 Dig it! Archaeology Day WACO: Aug. 24 Margarita and Salsa Road, Balcones Heights. 210-323-6356; Always dreamed of being Indiana Jones? Festival Make plans to attend the biggest, sanantoniocentral.org 106 TEXAS RANGER TRAIL | WACO, TX 76701 | 254.750.8696 | WACOHEARTOFTEXAS.COM 76 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SUMMER 2019 SUMMER 2019 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 77 TRAVEL INFORMATION RESOURCES

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Abilene Convention City of Longview – Graham Convention Kilgore Chamber of Temple Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism & Visitors Bureau Commerce & Visitor & Visitors Bureau 800-727-7704 903-753-3281 866-549-0401 Bureau 800-479-0338 www.abilenevisitors.com www.visitlongview www.visitgraham 903-984-5022 www.discovertemple.com Pg. 9 texas.com texas.com www.kilgorechamber.com Pg. 65 Pg. 50 Pg. 45 Pg. 71 Baytown Texas Independence www.visitbaytown.com Clute Visitors Bureau City of Grand Prairie MSC OPAS at Texas A&M Trail Region Pg. 49 979-265-2508 800-288-8386 University www.texasindependence www.goclute.com www.visitgrand 979-845-1234 trail.com Beaumont Convention Pg. 49 prairietx.com www.mscopas.org Pg. 63 & Visitors Bureau Pg. 73 Pg. 37 800-392-4401 Conroe Convention The Colony Convention www.beaumontcvb.com & Visitors Bureau Grapevine Convention Museum of the Big Bend & Visitors Bureau Pg. 30 936-522-3500 & Visitors Bureau 432-837-3730 877-264-4386 www.cityofconroe.org 800-457-6338 www.museumofthebig www.visitthecolonytx.com Blanco Chamber of Pg. 45 www.grapevinetexas bend.com Pg. 23 Commerce usa.com Pg. 59 830-833-5101 Cuero Chamber Pg. 7 Visit Bastrop www.blancochamber.com of Commerce Nacogdoches 512-332-8990 Pg. 13 361-275-2112 Greater New Braunfels Convention & Visitors www.visitbastrop.com www.cuero.org Chamber of Commerce Bureau Pg. Back Cover Boerne Convention Pg. 19 800-572-2626 936-564-7351 & Visitors Bureau www.innewbraunfels.com www.visitnacog Visit Bay City 888-842-8080 Dallas Arboretum and Pg. 17 doches.com 877-TRVL-FUN www.visitboerne.org Botanical Garden Pg. 42 www.visitmata Pg. 29 214-515-6615 Historic Fort Stockton gordacounty.com www.dallasarboretum.org 432-336-2264 Nederland Chamber of Pg. 43 Brady/McCulloch Pg. 20 www.fortstockton.org Commerce & Tourist County Visitors Center Pg. 13 Bureau Visit Frisco 888-577-5657 Denison Main Street 409-722-0279 877-GO-FRISCO www.bradytx.com 903-465-2720 Houston Center for www.nederlandtx.com (877-463-7472) Pg. 65 www.denisonlive.com Contemporary Craft Pg. 21 www.visitfrisco.com Pg. 66 713-529-4848 Pg. 81 Brenham/Washington www.crafthouston.org Odessa Convention & County Convention Denton Convention Pg. 69 Visitors Bureau Visit Garland & Visitors Bureau & Visitors Bureau 432-333-7871 972-205-2749 www.visitbrenham 888-381-1818 City of Huntsville www.odessacvb.com www.visitgarlandtx.com texas.com www.discoverdenton.com 800-289-0389 Pg. 43 Pg. 39 Pg. 26 Pg. 75 www.huntsvilletexas.com Pg. 31 Paris CVB/Lamar County Visit Lubbock Brownsville Convention Downtown Odessa, Inc. Chamber of Commerce 800-692-4035 & Visitors Bureau 432-335-4682 Irving Arts Center 800-727-4789 www.visitlubbock.org 800-626-2639 www.downtown 972-252-7558 www.paristexas.com Pg. 54 www.brownsville.org odessatx.com www.irvingartscenter.com Pg. 59 Pg. 15 Pg. 1 Pg. 57 VisitMidland Port Lavaca Chamber of 800-624-6435 Bullock Texas State Dumas Moore County Irving Convention Commerce www.visitmidland.com History Museum Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 800-556-PORT Pg. 33 512-936-8746 888-840-8911 866-433-2980 www.portlavacatx.org www.thestoryoftexas.com www.dumaschamber.com www.irvingtexas.com Pg. 53 Visit The Woodlands Pg. 69 Pg. 11 Pg. 57 www.visitthewood Reunion Tower GeO-Deck lands.com Cedar Park Tourism Eagle Pass Chamber Kerrville Convention 214-712-7040 Pg. 25 512-401-5070 of Commerce & Visitors Bureau www.reuniontower.com www.cedarparkfun.com 888-355-3224 800-221-7958 Pg. 55 Waco Convention Pg. 27 www.eaglepasstexas.com www.kerrvilletexascvb.com & Visitors Bureau Pg. 29 Pg. 71 San Angelo Convention 800-922-6386 & Visitors Bureau www.wacoheartof 800-375-1206 texas.com www.discoversan Pg. 77 angelo.com Pg. 31

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