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Tastemakers Only Music Conference / Ozone Awards
August / TBD
Houston, TX
Ozone Magazine
644 Antone Street, Suite 6; Atlanta, GA 30318
Music: Rap/Hip Hop
Activities: Awards show, Trade show/convention
TJ's DJ's and OZONE Magazine have pooled their combined reach of over 100,000 subscribers and 41 million hits per month on their respective websites to create a weekend of industry activities designed to increase networking, discover new technology, uncover musical diamonds in the rough, reward achievement, and have a little fun as well. The TOA's is an event conceived through a mix of TJ's DJ's quarterly affair, the Tastemaker DJ/Music Conference with OZONE Magazine's Annual OZONE Awards - an effort to credit the Southern heartbeat pulsating through its pages. The TOA's will unite thousands of artists, DJs, labels, producers, media outlets, retailers, models, and other industry Tastemakers to learn, network, and receive recognition for their hard work.

Schulenburg Festival
August 1-3
Wolters Park; South Bohlmann Avenue
Schulenburg Festival Association
Sheila Brossmann
P.O. Box 115; Schulenburg, TX 78956
Music: Country, Polka, Rock
Activities: Street dance
The Schulenburg Festival invites you to bring the family and join in the fun. There is live music throughout the weekend along with food booths and ice cold refreshments. There are tournaments for Ladies & Men's softball, volleyball, golf and 3 on 3 basketball. A Fun-Run -- Run for Scouting. There are cook-offs for Chili, Beans, Bar-B-Q and Bloody Marys. An Arts, Crafts, antiques and collectibles show. Go-Texan Events, Horseshoe pitching, cow chip & egg toss. A dunking board, tricycle races and a kiddie parade. There is a homecoming festival for graduates from SHS and BFHS. There is a rodeo on both Friday and Saturday. The Grand parade is on Sunday in downtown Schulenburg.

Houston International Jazz Festival
August 1-3
Jones Plaza; 601 Louisiana Street
Jazz Education, Inc.
Tracy Scott
P.O. Box 8031; Houston, TX 77288
(713) 839-7000; Fax (713) 839-8266
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The first weekend in August represents the kick off of the celebration for August Jazz Month and the beginning festivities of the Annual Houston International Jazz Festival. This year presents an excellent opportunity for you and the Houston International Jazz Festival to join forces in an effort to further link your Company with a diverse audience. All proceeds go to Jazz Education, Inc. to support Music Eduction for undeserved youth in the Southwest Region.

Symphonic Saturdays
August 2, 9, 16, 23
Addison Circle Esplanade Park; 5044 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-6225
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Enjoy summer evenings under the stars in the beautiful Addison Circle Esplanade Park! Listen to live music from some of the Dallas Wind Symphony while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants.

Texas Association of Broadcasters • Society of Broadcast Engineers Convention and Trade Show
August 6-8
Renaissance Hotel; Austin
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Emily Lehane
502 East 11th Street, Suite 200; Austin, TX 778701
(512) 322-9944; (512) 322-9944; Fax (512) 322-0522
Activities: Awards show, Trade show/convention
The Texas Association of Broadcasters joins with the Society of Broadcast Engineers (Southwest Region) to host the largest state broadcast association in the nation -- the annual TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show. August 6, 2008 - August 8, 2008. Registration opens April 1, 2008.

Acoustic Music Camp
August 7-9
Lakeshore Church; 5575 Highway205 South, Rockwall
Acoustic Plus, Inc
Gerald Jones
5435 North Garland Avenue, Suite 140; Garland, TX 75040
(214) 236-0783
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music Instruction
Acoustic Music Camp is a 3-day camp for acoustic musicians providing personalized instruction on how to play mandolin, bluegrass banjo, flatpick guitar, country/blues acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, fiddle, songwriting, and harmony vocals. Small class sizes with hands-on instruction and an emphasis on fun is what you can expect at Acoustic Music Camp.

Premios De Texas
August 7
The Long Center
Univision TV
2233 W. North Loop; Austin, TX 78756
(512) 453-8899
Music: Latin Pop, Pop, Rap/Hip Hop, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Awards show

Sutton County Days and PRCA Rodeo
August 8, 9
Sutton County Park; Loop 467
Sonora Chamber of Commerce/Sutton County Days Association
Donna Garrett
P.O. Box 1172; Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-2880; Fax (325) 387-5357
Music: Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo
Sutton County Days includes three nights of PRCA Rodeo performances, rodeo dances Friday and Saturday night, parade on Saturday, local musical talent, arts and crafts, contests, food booths on Saturday. Dance after the rodeo. Parade on Saturday.

Rock the Desert Festival
August 8-9
Rock the Desert Festival Field; 2000 North FM 1788, Midland
Rock the Desert Ministries
Mike Goeke
10 Desta Drive, Suite LL170; Midland, TX 79705
(432) 697-4548; Fax (432) 687-1024
Music: Christian, Rap/Hip Hop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Ministry
Rock the Desert is a free interdenominational music festival geared towards teens. This year's festival will feature an all-"headliner" lineup! Also 3 on 3 basketball and sand volleyball tournament and inflatable games. Through the Rock the Desert Festival, we are able to further the mission of our ministry to reach every teen with the message of Jesus Christ's life-changing love and truth and lead them to be 'souled-out' followers of Jesus Christ.

Fiddlers' Contest
August 9
Veterans Memorial Park; 7th Street
Dalhart Chamber of Commerce
Kristine Olsen
P.O. Box 967; Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-5646; (806) 249-5646; Fax (806) 244-4945
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: Fiddling contests
Fiddling Contest open to all age groups. Cash prizes. Takes place immediately following the XIT Rodeo & Reunion Street Parade.

Navasota Blues Festival in memory of Mance Lipscomb
August 9
Grimes County Expo Center; 5280 FM 3455 - Navasota
Navasota Blues Fest, Inc.
Mary K. Crawford
P.O. Box 1633; Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-3222; (800) 252-6642; Fax (936) 825-3699
Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
The Navasota Blues Fest is held annually the second weekend in August, in memory of Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. For two days local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather to celebrate the heritage of blues music and honor Mance Lipscomb. Proceeds benefit related activities and the Mance Lipscomb Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships not only to a deserving high school graduate, but also continuing education scholarships to previous winners still pursuing an education. The event is held in an air-conditioned hall and tables are available for all patrons. Food is exceptionally good: barbeque brisket, chicken, ribs and sausage; fried shrimp and catfish, baked potatoes - plain or stuffed with BBQ brisket; roasted corn-on-the cob; beer, wine coolers, set-ups, sodas and bottled water and much more! BYOB - liquor and wine only. No coolers - no video cameras - no pets. Kid's area for kids 5 years and up. Plenty of parking space. Undercover parking for bikes.

East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
August 9-10
Henderson Community Center; 302 Fairpark Ave. Henderson, Texas
East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
Robert L. Vaughn
3528 CR 3168 West; Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 863-5379; (903) 6635170
The East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention is an a cappella shape note singing from a songbook entitled "The Sacred Harp." The East Texas Convention, founded in 1855, is the oldest singing convention in Texas and the second oldest continuous Sacred Harp singing convention in the United States. Singing begins at 9:30 on Saturday morning and singers sing until about 3 p.m. for each of two days, with appropriate breaks. Lunch is provided by the Convention. Singers from many U.S. states annually descend on Henderson, Texas for this special event.

Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion
August 11-16
Reunion Pavillion and Grounds; 111 Reunion Drive
Reunion Association
Wando H. Scarberry
P.O. Box 217; Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 790-3503
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Parade
The Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion event includes the Parade and Queen Contest Monday, the Baby Contest Tuesday, a musical Wednesday, a christian and gospel band Thursday, a Fiddler contest Friday, and a country/western band Saturday. There will be a large carnival on the Midway all week. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight.

Pioneer Days Festival and Rodeo
August 14-16
T & P Railroad Trail Head Park; US Hwy 82 & Ellis Street
New Boston Chamber of Commerce
Deboarh Cook, Executive Director
100 North Center Street; New Boston, TX 75570-2935
(903) 628-2581; Fax (903) 628-2581
Music: Christian, Country
Activities: County fair, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance
Pioneer Days begins Thursday with Gospel Singing. Amusement rides, arm band night Thursdays. Friday continues with amusement rides, arts & crafts, retail products for sale, street dance and plenty of good food to buy. Activities on Saturday include: Pancake breakfast, parade, turkey shoot, and the 4-Wheeler Mud Races with entry fee and cash prizes for winners. All day entertainment, arts & crafts, retail products for sale. Live entertainment all day. Fiddlers Contest. Juried Art Show. Awards to be presented to winners of Quilt Show, Baked Goods, Canned Goods. Free Kid Games. Amusement Rides. More good food to buy. Petting zoo, pony rides, dunking booth, kid train rides, human Gyro, giant kid slide, and rock wall climbing.

Prazka Pout and Praha Feast
August 15
St. Mary's Church in Praha, TX; FM 1295 off US 90, 2 mi east of Flatonia
St. Mary's Parish-Praha
Andrew Velasquez
821 FM 1295; Flatonia, TX 78941-5016
(361) 865-3560; (361) 865-2167
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: meal auctions, country store souvenirs, cake walk, mini-carniv
The Prazka Pout welcomes Czechs from Texas and around the U.S. to celebrate with food, games and live music throughout the day. Music will be provided by the Red Ravens, Bobby Jones, and Harry Czarnek.

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
August 15-23
North Texas State Fairgrounds; 2217 North Carroll Blvd.
North Texas State Fair Association
Glenn Carltton
P.O. Box 1695; Denton, TX 76202
(940) 387-2632; Fax (940) 382-7763
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Concert season, County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, Trade show/convention
The North Texas State Fair includes rodeos, chili and barbecue cookoffs, livestock show, commercial exhibits, carnival, live entertainment, beauty pageant, creative arts, photography contest, children's art contest, and more. Past performers include Charlie Robison, John Conlee, Eddy Raven, Asleep at the Wheel, Pat Green, Vince Vance & the Valiants, Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing, LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, The Bellamy Brothers, Darryl Worley, Cory Morrow, Sonny Burgess, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, Kevin Fowler, Gene Watson, Mark David Manders, Baylie Brown, Jack Ingram, Stonely Larve, Sammy Kershaw, Eli Young, and Johnny Rodriguez.

Cowboy Homecoming Celebration 2
August 15, 16
Pleasanton City Park; West Adams Street
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
Margie Mendez
P.O. Box 153; Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-2163; (830) 569-5272; Fax (830) 569-2164
Music: Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Cowboy Homecoming Celebration starts on Thursday with county team roping and carnival while Friday morning features the Cowboy breakfast and later a petting zoo and South Texas Dairy display in the afternoon. The queen's coronation takes place prior to the rodeo and the working cowboy of the year is announced as well as the induction into the Cowboy Hall of Fame Night volleyball tournament (4's and 6's) . Saturday's activities include a parade, chili cook-off, food booths, arts and crafts, darling contest, children's stick horse, 3x3 basketball tournament, 3x3 soccer tournament, music festival/battle of the bands karaoke talent contest, jalepeno eating contest, salsa contest, open car show and entertainment by NYA. In our cowboy gathering area we offer entertainment by South Texas Gunfighters, two chuck wagon displays with food prepared authentically, trick roper, storyteller, John Wayne impersonator, gun safety and tricks, and a longhorn steer that does tricks.

National Tejano Music Convention and Awards
August 15-17
Dallas Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency; Dallas, TX
LatinPointe, Inc.
Sarah Chavez
17563 West 158th Terrace; Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 397-8850; (913) 397-7850; Fax (913) 397-0890
Music: Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Trade show/convention
The 2008 national Tejano music convention & awards, the largest Latin music convention in the United States, serves as an industry and fan-based "meeting ground" bringing together national Tejano enthusiasts for the expressed purpose of music and dance appreciation. Event highlights include seminars and workshops for artists, management, and fans; a Tejano Experience Expo uniting artists with their fans; a music master-class series inviting all musicians to pick-up "tips of the trade" from renowned artists; nightly concerts/dances showcasing the industry's "best of the best" recording artists; and Tex-Mex Special Achievement Awards honoring lifetime & pioneering accomplishments, non-performing significant contribution and humanitarian efforts in the community. The vision of the Tejano Music Convention is to advance the Tex-Mex music genre by fostering the music industry to become more viable and strong, while increasing the understanding of the rich variety, artistic value, cultural, and historical significance of Tejano Music. Hosted by Cheech Marin.

August Elvis Fest
August 16-17
Little Graceland; West Highway 100
Little Graceland
Simon Vega
Route 2, Box 94, Little Graceland; Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-5482; (956) 233-5482
Music: Christian, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Awards show, Concert season, car shows and rides for ki
Simon Vega's Little Graceland presents a Tribute to the King starring Danny Lee, Joe Marquez, Chad Roy, and Rene Davis. Museum opens at 4:00, Elvis Impersonator's Show from 6:00 til 8:00. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets (No Alcohol). Family Fun! About 10 impersonators will be here this year...

Concerts Under the Stars
August 21
San Antonio Botanical Garden; 555 Funston at North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio
San Antonio Botanical Society
Candace Andrews
555 Funston; San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-5360; Fax (210) 829-5100
Concerts Under the Stars showcases popular musicians in the beautiful surroundings of the San Antonio Botanical Garden. These concerts give the public the opportunity to see the Garden in the evening plus enjoy live music. Performances are scheduled for the third Thursday in June, July and August with a different live band performance each month. Bands offer a variety of music including jazz, rock, soul, folk and Latin. Concert-goers may bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no outside food and drink is allowed. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine and beer will be available for purchase. Gates open at 6pm; performances begin at 7pm with a $5 admission; no charge for Botanical Society members. For more information, visit www.sabot.org or call (210) 829-5100.

St. Louis Day
August 24
Koenig Park; 1700 San Jacinto
St. Louis Catholic Church
Deborah Gouard
610 Madrid Street; Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2826; (830) 931-2826; Fax (830) 931-9016
Music: Country, Polka
St. Louis Day features arts, crafts, barbecue dinner, bingo, silent auction, and live entertainment. The live entertainment features oldies and latest hit songs and karaoke as well as dancers from different cultures.

Fayette County Fair
August 28-31
Fairgrounds; Highway 77 to Giddings North
Fayette County Fair Association
William H. Koehl
P.O. Box 544; La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-3911; Fax (979) 968-6757
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: County fair
The Fayette County Country Fair is four days of fun during the Labor Day weekend. Events include a livestock and poultry show, agricultural exhibits, culinary exhibits, hay show, talent show, a parade, free dancing every night, and a German-Czech mart with good food, drinks and live music. Various arts and crafts and a Queen's contest is included. The fair also boasts Nashville entertainment, a large carnival, shuttle buses and plenty free parking. Also special events.

Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival
August 28-31
Salmon Lake Park; 357 Salmon Lake Road
Salmon Lake Park
Fannie Salmon
P.O. Box 483; Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2594; Fax (936) 687-2594
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
The 32nd annual Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday and ends at 5 p.m. Sunday. Ten bands perform on an outdoor stage under beautiful shade trees during a 45-minute set. Bluegrass bands consists of banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and dobro. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy 25 hours of good bluegrass music. Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival is an outdoor event featuring Saltgrass, Marksmen, Tennessee Gentlemen, Louisiana Grass, Randy Waller and Country Gentlemen, Shady Grove Ramblers, Bill Grant, and others. Outdoor bluegrass festival.

Central Texas State Fair
August 29-31
Bell County Expo Center; 301 West Loop 121
Bell County Expo Center
Keith Smith
P.O. Box 206; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5353; Fax (254) 933-5354
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The 21st Central Texas State Fair includes livestock shows, commercial exhibits, educational exhibits, and live entertainment. Activities include a carnival, petting zoo, PBR bull riding and food booths.

Kerrville Wine and Music Festival
August 29-31
Quiet Valley Ranch; 3876 Medina Highway (16 South)
Kerrville Festivals, Inc.
Dalis Allen
P.O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429; Fax (830) 257-8680
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Reggae
Activities: Music festival, Texas Wine Tasting and Seminar
Kerrville Wine and Music Festival is a music festival which presents 35 songwriters and the products of a dozen Texas winemakers. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the concerts, wine tastings, and wine seminars at the outdoor theater at Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles south of Kerrville on Highway 16. Camping is available and is free with a three-day ticket. And there will be dozens of arts and crafts booths. 2007 performances included Guy Forsyth, Sonia and Disappear Fear, Ellis Paul, David Olney, The Belleville Outfit, Zoe Lewis, Jack Williams, Los Texmaniacs, David Jacobs-Strain, and Jay Boy Adams.

Westfest
August 29-31
West Fair and Rodeo Grounds; One mile south of West
Westfest, Inc.
Nina Gerik
P.O. Box 65; West, TX 76691
(254) 826-5058; (254) 826-3188; Fax (254) 826-3669
Music: Children's, Country, Polka
Westfest is a three-day Czechoslovakian festival featuring eight polka and waltz bands from around the state on two stages and dance areas. Westfest promotes Czech music, dancing, and food with more than 25 food booths, cultural area with ethnic dance groups, and 100 arts and crafts booths. The fest also features a large children's area, Kolache baking contest on Sunday, horseshoe pitching contest, taroky tournaments, and a 5,000 meter run. Free shuttle buses transport from downtown area to festival grounds. Past performers include Brave Combo, Hot Czechs, Czech Harvestors, and more. Friday night preview features top name country and western band.

Smokey Wilson's Party in the Pasture 2
August 29-30
Smokey Wilson Ranch; near Cuero,TX
Party in the Pasture
Smokey Wilson, Organizer
1466 F.M. 953; Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-4519
Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
Party in the pasture is a two day and night event featuring original texas music benefiting the Salvation army and the Community Action Committee of Victoria, TX. There is also a cook off, and motorcycle poker run associated with the event. Excellent camping, lots of shade trees, lots of firewood, continuous music both day and night.

Summertime Blues Festival
August 29-31
Memorial Park; downtown Freeport
City of Freeport
Mary Lee Stotler, Main Street Director
200 West Second Street; Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 233-3526
Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
Blues festival featuring live blues music, a triathlon, a motorcycle rally, biker games, parade, family-team cookoff, kids' area, Sunday service by CMA and more! Friday night we'll start off with a parade. Hopefully we’ll have some Art Cars in to help us start the party. We’ll keep you posted on acts as we book them, and we are talking to some great people. If the roar of a motorcycle is more your thing, we'll have a rally leaving Goe's in Angleton on Saturday (time to be announced). Once in Downtown Freeport, we'll have biker games and live music to kick things into gear. If you are too cool for school, you may want to join the fun at the Blues Brothers Look-Alike Contest. Where are you Jake and Elwood? This is a way-cool family event. The kids will have fun on the planned waterslide, the rock-climbing wall and the moonwalk. We had a great turnout of kids last year and we want to make sure folks feel good about bringing their children along -- so mind your manners while you’re having fun. By the way, you are welcome to bring a lawn chair, but no coolers, no vehicles with more than 2 wheels, and no weapons will be allowed in the area. Give our vendors -- which will include many terrific local restaurants -- a chance to serve you great Gulf Coast cuisine.

EEast Texxas Jamm
August 29-September 1
Canton, Texas; Old Mill Market, Hwy 19 & Old Hwy 64
EEast Texxas Jamm
Denis Ray
P.O. Box 206; Canton, TX 75103
(903) 288-5037; (903) 479-0155; Fax (903) 865-1293
Music: Blues, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Rockabilly, Fusion
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention, 1st Monday Trades D
EEast Texxas Jamm is a Labor Day Concert. We offer concessions but we are BYOB, cans only. You don't want to miss this Festival! 40 Bands, Headliners TBA. Old Mill Market, Hwy 19 & Old Hwy 64, in Canton, Texas.

The Uncle Bill Roach Band Texas Music Festival
August 29-31
Bosque Bottoms Championship Cook-off Campgrounds on the Bosque River; West Morgan Street and FM 1473 Meridian just NE of Hwy 6
The Uncle Bill Roach Band
Christina Slagle
4603 Steepleridge Trail; Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 233-2869
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rockabilly
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Songwriting contests, Chili Cookoff
"There ain't nothin' better than getting' all your friends together." 20+ Bands- Texas Music Festival- Campout Campfire Picken', CASI Chili Cook off and a whole lotta Fun weekend…BYOB. Hey Everyone get ready for a Great time…plan to attend…put it on your calendar...Annual Texas Music Festival in Meridian. Benefiting Cancer Research…Help find a CURE! Labor Day weekend. Vote for your favorite Band to Win the Best Band Award, or your favorite Singer Songwriter Award. Tickets will sell out so Hurry...call soon and campsites & only 50 RV hook ups. Motel w/free shuttle.

World Championship Barbeque Goat Cookoff and Arts and Crafts Fair
August 30
Richards Park; Memory Lane
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce
Wendy Ellis
101 East First Street; Brady, TX 76825
(325) 597-3491; Fax (325) 792-9181
Music: Country
Activities: Street dance
The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 34th-annual World Championship Goat Cookoff during over Friday and Saturday of Labor Day Weekend at Richards Park. The celebration features 150 cooking teams assembled from all over Texas and the United States, cooking goat each in their own way. Cooking teams have traveled from as far as England to participate. Over 100 arts and crafts booths, kids games, horseshoe and washer pitching, and other events round out the day at the park. With a live performance from a Texas Artist at our steet dance on Saturday night. Last year's performer was Reckless Kelly. The dance will be held at G. Rollie White Complex.

Hamilton County Dove Festival
August 30
Hamilton Town Square; Hamilton
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce
Steve Almquist
P.O. Box 429; Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-3216; Fax (254) 386-3563
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Cowboy
Activities: County fair, Festival
The 37th annual Hamilton County Dove Festival will feature festivities on the square. Activities include: quilt show, parade, arts and crafts, car and motorcycle show, gospel music, pet show, pageant, and 5K run. There will be live entertainment all-day on the square along with food vendors and craft booths.

Bat Fest
August 30-31
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Manchaca, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016
Music: Blues, Cajun, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Arts & Crafts Show
Batfest! will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children's Activities, and Educational Displays. Estimated attendance is around 40,000! With Scenic backdrop of Town Lake and a great new lineup for 2007, Roadway Productions is working tirelessly to put on the best Batfest! ever. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest!... Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. The booths will feature Arts & Crafts such as pottery, jewelry, fine art, woodwork, stained glass, metal sculpture, mosaics, dicrylic, photography and much more.This area is well know for its eclectic night life (no joke intended) as well as it's proximity to downtown and to the more relaxed South Austin (78704 to those who know).

Western Days Festival
August 30
Old Town Lewisville; Main & Church Streets
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante
606 West Main Street; Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Rodeo
The City of Lewisville will host the Annual Western Day festival in Old downtown Lewisville. Bring your family to this western-based event, designed to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Everyone will enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, petting zoo, car and motorcycle show, business expo, a restaurant tasting area, and three nights of the annual Labor Day Rodeo. This all day event will keep you, your family, friends and visitors entertained while enjoying the reminiscing of the Old West. General admission is free to outdoor festival.

Shiner Catholic Church Fall Picnic
August 31
American Legion Park; 102 South Avenue G
Shiner Catholic Church
Mark Hybner
306 South Avenue F; Shiner, TX 77984-8208
(361) 594-3836; Fax (361) 594-3836
Music: Country, Polka, Rock
The Shiner Catholic Church Fall Picnic is a day filled with music and fun for the whole family. From noon until 6 p.m., three different bands showcase old-time polka waltz music. From 7 p.m until 1 a.m. two additional bands provide country and rock music. Other activities include a country auction, games, and refreshments.

Red Dirt Roundup
August 31
Fort Worth; Fort Worth Stockyards
Smith Music Group
Melissa Whitman
131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 102; Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 378-0900; Fax (817) 378-0936
Music: Country, Cowboy, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Cross Canadian Ragweed and Smith Music Group teamed up to present the 2nd Annual Red Dirt Roundup in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, September 2, 2007. The event brought 18,000+ exuberant fans to the North Forty Venue. Cross Canadian Ragweed invited artists with similar musical styles to the Red Dirt Roundup including The Black Crowes, Gary Allan, Son Volt, Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers Band and others. This music festival is a one day event and will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2008 - Labor Day Weekend. The artist line-up for 2008 will be announced closer to the date of the event..