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MAY 2010
May 14
Mom and Son Speedway Spectacular – College Station, Texas
Race out to Texas World Speedway for an action-packed evening! Join the Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley as they host this second annual event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have quality mom and son time. This is your chance to see real race cars zoom around the track, eat some delicious food, paint your own race car, and see an original Dale Earnhardt, Sr. car! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. Registration is $25/couple and $10 for each additional son. For more information visit www.mymuseum.com or call 979-779-KIDS.
May 14-15
Burnet BBQ Cook-off & Fiddler’s Festival – Burnet, Texas
You won’t want to miss getting a taste of some great BBQ while listening to some of the best fiddlers from around the country. The event supports The Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. Admission is FREE to the public all day; a ticket is required for the concert Saturday night. For more information, go to www.burnetcookoff.com or call 512-585-8215.
May 15
2010 Wildlife & Conservation Committee Fishing Rodeo – Chappell Hill, Texas
This year the event will be held at the "World Renowned" Lillian Farms Old Farm Pond on FM 1155. Bring that grandchild or child to fish for the big ones at the Old Farm Pond! No adults allowed unless accompanied by a minor! Sign up early! Contact Information Carolyn Kopycinski at 979-836-6832 or visit www.chappellhilltx.com.
May 15
Hauptstrasse Quiltfest – Boerne, Texas
Bring your family and friends to Boerne’s historic Main Street to see the wonderful quilts that will be on display. This year’s theme is “A Patchwork of Color.” The event will also include numerous vendors and exhibitors, live music, educational craft presentations, and plenty of food and beverages. A raffle drawing will begin at 4 pm for “The Star of the Hill Country,” the 2010 event quilt, along with other unique prizes, awarded to second and third place winners. 10am-5pm. Visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us/parks or call 830-249-9511.
May 15
Wimberley Garden Tour – Wimberley, Texas
The Wimberley Garden Club invites you to tour fabulous gardens on their Annual Garden Tour. Tickets are available at the Wimberley Visitor Center beginning May 1 and will also be sold at the garden locations on the day of the tour. 10am-4pm. Admission $10 adults, 10 & under free. Contact Norma Stiegler at 512-847-5366 or visit www.wimberley.org.
May 15
AAR 3rd Annual Motorcycle Rally – Conroe, Texas
A 3-hour ride through scenic North Harris and Montgomery County benefits Abandoned Animal Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter. The rider and passenger fees include a t-shirt and BBQ lunch. Prizes will be awarded. Baron's Ice House: 4546 FM 1488 Conroe, TX 77384. 7am registration and packet pickup. 8am bikes leave. Fees/Admission $50 rider, $10 passenger. Contact 281-290-0121 or visit http://www.aartomball.org.
May 15
Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival – San Marcos, Texas
Celebrating Texas music, Texas history, Texas fun! Featuring Texas artists, western swing music, craftsmen, and heritage crafts. Free admission. 10am-5:30pm. Courthouse Square. Contact 512-393-8430 for more info or visit ci.san-marcos.tx.us.
May 15
Arts in the Park – The Woodlands, Texas
Join us for an evening of family entertainment. There will be a variety of performing groups from vocal to dramatic. FREE admission. 6pm-8pm. Rob Fleming Park. Call 281-210-3900 for more info or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
May 15 - May 16
Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival – Houston, Texas
This event helps foster an interest in the culture and heritage of Scotland and preserves Scottish and Celtic traditions. Held at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club. Come enjoy the festival! Visit www.houstonhighlandgames.com or call 713-871-0061.
May 16
May Fest, Slavnost & Tribute to Immigrants – LaGrange, Texas
Includes polka music, food booths, country store, silent auction, pastry table, and tours of a vintage home. Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Free Admission. 10am-5:30pm. Visit http://www.czechtexas.org for more info or call 888-785-4500.
May 16
Annual GTO Car Show – Houston, Texas
Features more than 75 muscle cars on display and in competition. Cars of all sorts show up -- from GTOs and Corvettes to Malibus, Firebirds, and classics from the 1920s. Held at Traders Village. Visit www.tradersvillage.com or call 281-890-5500.
May 22
Real Ale Ride 2010 – Blanco, Texas
Join Real Ale Brewing and Bicycle Sport Shop in cycling the hills in and around Blanco while supporting the Blanco Community and the Ronald McDonald House Charity. The route will take you through gentle rolling hills, ranging in distances from 15, 30, 50, 65 to 80 miles. $50 ride registration. Call 512-477-3472 or visit www.realaleride.com.
May 22
Congress Avenue Mile – Austin, Texas
Be part of an Austin tradition! This course is certified and fast; starting at the Texas State Capital Building in downtown Austin on Congress Avenue, finishing on the Congress Avenue Bridge over Town Lake. It is your opportunity to set a new mile time, run for fun, or just come out and enjoy the positively-charged atmosphere. Visit www.congressavenuemile.com.
May 22
Bluegrass Concert & Jam Session – Bellville, Texas
Held at the Coushatte Recreation Ranch. Jamming starts at 5 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. No alcohol allowed & no electric instruments. Held every fourth Saturday. Contact: Carolyn & Buddy Brockett at 979-865-5250 or visit www.springcreekbluegrass.com.
May 22
Antique Rose Emporium Presents “Olives, Herbs, and Vinegars” – Independence, Texas
Join us as we make bruschetta, spaghetti, and pizza gardens. Held in the Independence Display Gardens. Visit www.antiqueroseemporium.com for more info or call 800-441-0002.
May 27 - June 13
Kerrville Folk Festival – Kerrville, Texas
Join 30,000 music fans as the music continues for 18 days with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed between weekends are workshops in songwriting and booking and management. The annual Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition is held on the first weekend and draws 32 of the best of America's emerging songwriters. Award winners are recognized at a special concert on the second weekend. Visit
www.kerrville-music.com/festival for more info.
May 28-30
5th Annual Texas Proud Festival – Llano, Texas
Bring the entire family! Dress up as your favorite lawdog, outlaw, or gunfighter. Largest gunfighter, living history, and cow camp competition held in State of Texas. Fast draw competition, period costume competition, and craft & food vendors. Redtop Jail tours & jail breaks. Visit www.llanochamber.org for entire schedule or call 325-247-5354.
May 29 - May 30
Barrington Living History Farm – Washington, Texas
Learn about the foods pioneers grew to feed their families in the 1850s. Demonstrations on seedsaving, hearth cooking, and making herb vinegars in the kitchen. Sat-Sun10am-4:30pm. Admission Adults-$5, Students $3, Children 6 and under free. Located at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Site.
Visit http://www.birthplaceoftexas.com or contact Kellie at 936-878-2214 ext 246.
JUNE 2010
June 6 - July 11
40th Annual International Festival-Institute at Round Top – Round Top, Texas
100 young artists from around the world study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned international faculty, conductors, and soloists. Call 979-249-3129, email info@festivalhill.org, or visit http://www.festivalhill.org. Individual and season tickets available.
June 10 - June 13
On Golden Pond at Unity Theatre – Brenham, Texas
In a youth-obsessed culture, here is a refreshing, intelligent, and very funny play about a couple who are in their "golden years" and still deeply in love. Thursday 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm, and Sunday 4pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are $25. Preview and Thursday RUSH tickets are only $15, and the group rate is $20. Call 979-830-8358 or visit www.UnityBrenham.org.
June 12
Stagecoach Days – Anderson, Texas
Enjoy Stagecoach Days by touring Fanthorp Inn State Historical Site. Visitors get the opportunity to ride in a replica stagecoach and enjoy a scenic trip to the historic Grimes County Courthouse and back. Stagecoach Days also offers the sweet sounds of music and an opportunity to listen to the heartfelt poetry of a cowboy poet. 11am-3pm. For more information, call 936-873-2633 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com/fanthorp.
June 13
Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist – Gruene, Texas
In the tradition of a New Orleans-style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet, catered by the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar. Held at Gruene Hall. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.gruenehall.com or call 830-629-5077. Advanced tickets are recommended. 10:30am-12pm.
June 18
Texas Music Festival Orchestra – The Woodlands, Texas
Join us as more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world, in conjunction with the Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival, return to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for a summer concert extraordinaire. Pre-concert activities at 7pm. Concert begins at 8pm. Call 281-363-3300 or email info@woodlandscenter.org.
June 19
A Call to Arms! – Washington, Texas
Join us at Independence Hall for this presentation covering why these Texian men fought, what life was like for them in the army, and what the consequences of leaving the farm and family for the battlefield were. Visitors will get a chance to witness firsthand the clothing and equipment of a Texian citizen soldier and hear and see how it was used. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park.
11am and 3pm. Contact scott.mcmahon@tpwd.state.tx.us or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com. Admission $5 adults. $3 students (regular tour fees apply).
June 26-June 27
Summer Antiques Festival – Round Top, Texas
Our exhibitors are the best of the best and go to extra efforts to present fresh merchandise for each show. The result is a wide variety of offerings ranging from inexpensive to very expensive and from large to small - but it is all of the best quality we can find. Sat. 10am- 5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Admission $5 good each day. Look for the Big Red Barn. Visit www.roundtoptexasantiques.com for more info.
JULY 2010
July 1-3
All Aboard for Broadway – Navasota, Texas
Presented by the Navasota Theatre Alliance. Directed by Earlene Rainey. Set in New York, 1917, the fireworks explode like the Fourth of July in this all-American musical featuring some of the best songs of George M. Cohan, including "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy," "Over There," "Give My Regards to Broadway," and many more! Come out and bring the whole family! Visit http://www.navasotatheatre.com for ticket prices or call 936-825-3195.
July 3
Chappell Hill Summer Cowboy Event – Chappell Hill, Texas
V. T. "Cowboy" Williams Exhibit, cowboy demonstrators, pony rides, and children's activities. Located at 9220 Poplar Street. 10:30am-2 pm. Call 1-888-273-6426 or visit www.ChappellHillMuseum.org.
July 3
Houston Symphony’s Star-Spangled Salute – The Woodlands, Texas
The Cynthia Woods Pavilion dons red, white and blue July 3 for the return of the Star-Spangled Salute. This FREE Independence Eve spectacular features the Houston Symphony in a selection of patriotic favorites. Don't miss commemorating the birth of our nation by joining the Symphony in this grandiose celebration for an evening of good, old-fashioned family fun! Pre-concert activities in the North Plaza begin at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 8pm. Visit pavilion.woodlandscenter.org for more info.
July 3
Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Concert Series – Brenham, Texas
Bring your lawn chairs and meet us at the Courthouse Square at 7pm for a good time and great music! Series continues every Saturday night in July. Visit www.downtownbrenham.com for details on bands.
July 3-4
Luckenbach 4th of July Weekend Celebration – Fredericksburg, Texas
It's a weekend full of remembrance, music, fun, beer, and celebration! So come on out folks and help us celebrate our Independence! Call 1-888-311-8990 or visit www.luckenbachtexas.com.
July 4
“Freedom Over Texas” Fourth of July Celebration – Houston, Texas
Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration featuring a national musical act and the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation! Presented by Shell Oil. Held at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Visit www.houstontx.gov/july4 for more info.
HEB Presents “Fireworks-on-the-Brazos” – Washington, Texas
Celebrate our nation's independence where Texas declared her independence! Free Blue Bell ice cream treats and Coca-Cola drinks, live patriotic concert, and a fireworks extravaganza. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. 10am-10pm. Call 936-878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com.
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