July - Texas Music Events Calendar 2008

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84th Annual 4th of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo
July 2-5
Bell Country Expo Center; 311 West Loop 121
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer M. Minton
P.O. Box 659; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3551; Fax (254) 939-1061
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo
Belton's 84th Annual 4th of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo Kicks off Wednesday, July 2nd in Yettie Polk Park at 11:30 a.m. PRCA Rodeo performances start Thursday, July 3-5 inside the air-conditioned Bell County Expo Center (ticket prices vary). Celebrate the 4th of July in Downtown Belton starting at 9:00 a.m. with the Patriotic Program followed by the 4th of July Parade on Main & Central Avenue and Festival on Nolan Creek located in Yettie Polk Park. For more information please visit our website at http://www.beltonchamber.com

Texas Cowboy Reunion
July 3-6
Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds; Business Loop 277
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Gary Mathis
P.O. Box 928; Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-3138; Fax (325) 773-2411
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo, Trade show/convention, Chuckwagon, Barbeque Cook-offs
The Texas Cowboy Reunion is a celebration and gathering of cowboys and old-timers from all over Texas and the Southwest. The rodeo is billed as the world's largest amateur rodeo and the dance is one of the largest outdoor dances of its kind in this area. County, western swing, and honky tonk music is featured and enjoyed by young and old alike. Also an old timer's fiddler contest and cowboy poetry gathering is featured.

Addison Kaboom Town!
July 3
Addison Arts & Events District; 4970 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: Country, Pop
Activities: Fireworks
Addison's most explosive party of the year. Dazzling fireworks are choreographed to music and simulcast on the radio plus food, live music and spectacular historic warplane fly-bys. Rated one of the top 10 shows in the country by USA Today in 2002 and one of the 25 shows in the country by the Wall Street Journal in 1999.

Pops in the Park
July 3
Comanche Trail Amphitheater; Comanche Trail Park
Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan Hansen
310 Nolan; Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 263-7641; (800) 734-7641; Fax (432) 264-9111
Music: Classical
Activities: fireworks display
The Big Spring Pops in the Park program is held annually at the Historic Comanche Trail Amphitheater in Comanche Trail Park. The Program includes a patriotic concert presented by the Big Spring Symphony Orchestra and Chorus which is coordinated with a spetacular fireworks display. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and Food Booths offering a variety of food open at 5:00 p.m. The program is opened with the Parade of Flags grand entry at 8:30 p.m. and the event ends with the fireworks display and concert.

Houston CaribFest
July 3-6
Tom Bass Park; BeltWay 8 at Highway 288 South
Houston CaribFest
N. Lewis, Organizer
7037 Highway 6 North, Number 231; Houston, TX 77095
(713) 689-0689; (713) 689-0689; Fax (281) 861-6153
Music: Cajun, Reggae, Calypso, Soca
Activities: Street dance, Parade
The largest Caribbean festival in Texas - Houston's Caribfest features Caribbean arts, crafts & jewelry, West Indian cuisine, concerts, parties and the Parade of the Bands. Join us for four (4) days of experiencing the Caribbean culture at it's best. The events begin on Thursday night with the All White Fete (or Party). Then culminates with the Parade of the Bands on Sunday at Tom Bass Park. The Park features the parade of the bands, masqueraders, steel drums, parade floats, kids carnival and live entertainment from around the world.

Mimir Chamber Music Festival
July 3-11
TCU's PepsiCo Recital Hall; Walsh Center for the Performing Arts
Mimir Chamber Music Festival
Chandler Smith
P.O. Box 297044; Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-5443; Fax (817) 257-7344
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
The Mimir Chamber Music Festival, named for the Norse god of wisdom, features outstanding artists from the world's leading orchestras and music schools who share a love for chamber music. Mimir is the premiere Festival in the South Central United States dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music. Artists are selected not only for their superb performing skills, but also for their ability to teach. Throughout the two-week Festival, guest artists hold master classes for aspiring pre-professional musicians, selected for participation through a rigorous audition process. In the evenings, guest artists present a series of five exciting and distinctly different musical performances. The 2008 season marks the 11th Year of the Mimir Chamber Music Festival. Founded in 1997, the Festival is hosted by the TCU School of Music on the university's beautiful campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Concerts take place at the Walsh Center for Performing Arts in the PepsiCo Recital Hall, an intimate setting, perfect for enjoying the art of chamber music. This year�s exceptional guest artists include members of the Chicago Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra, Winners of the Van Cliburn and Leeds International Piano Competitions, outstanding TCU faculty and other internationally acclaimed musicians.

Fourth of July Celebration
July 3-4
Towle Memorial Park; South College Avenue
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
Sandra Salinas
P.O. Box 840; Snyder, TX 79550
(325) 573-3558; (325) 573-3559; Fax (915) 573-9721
Music: Christian, Country, Pop, Tejano
Activities: Bike race
Fourth of July Celebration includes an early morning prayer breakfast with gospel music. Other activities include local quartets or groups, patriotic music, a parade, food booths, craft show, volleyball and washer tournament, carnival, and fireworks.

Rockfest
July 3
South Padre Island; 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
Christ Harbor Church
Jeff Eaton
1441 Santa Isabel; Laguna Vista, TX 78578
(956) 943-5595
Music: Christian
Activities: Music festival
Valley Wide Christian Rock Bands Come Together To Celebrate Gods Love And Participate In The Ultimate Praise And Worship Experience! From the beginning, the philosophy of Christ's Harbor Church has been very simple: Believe in God for big things, allow leaders to lead, give people messages that connect with life, worship God like you mean it, take especially good care of the children, remember that all members are ministers, focus on Christ and not denominational distinctives, and never ever take yourself too seriously. As you get to know this church you will know firsthand that as we have taken that approach to church life something beautiful has happened along the way: we have become a family. People are constantly observing, "This is the friendliest church I've ever attended." I hear people say things like, "I've never been so comfortable around and so close to so many people so quickly." We regard the families and staff at this church as precious gifts from God to one another - PRECIOUS!

Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Centennial Park and Stephenson Park; Friendswood
City of Friendswood
James Toney
910 South Friendswood Drive; Friendswood, TX 77546-4856
(281) 996-3220; Fax (281) 996-3265
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration features live music from Asleep at The Wheel.

Schertz Fourth of July Jubilee
July 4
Pickrell Park; Aero Avenue & Oak Street
Schertz Chamber of Commerce
Anita Clark
P.O. Box 564; Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 566-9000; (830) 914-3786; Fax (830) 914-4143
Music: Big Band, Cowboy, Pop, Rock, Oldies, Karaoke
Activities: Arts & Crafts, Carnival, Fireworks, Parade, Silent Auction
The Schertz Annual 4th of July Jubilee features 4 live bands plus local entertainment from the cheer/dance schools and karate. There is no gate fee so this a truly a great event to bring the whole family, to enjoy a large parade, arts & crafts, carnival,fireworks, food, silent auction, karoke and live entertainment.

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic
July 4
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater; 16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
P.O. Box 47535; San Antonio, TX 78265-7535
(210) 657-8300
Music: Country, Rock
Activities:Music Festival
Willie Nelson’s July 4th Picnic moves to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Selma, TX for 2008. Guests include Merle Haggard, Pat Green, Ray Price, Los Lonely Boys, Asleep at the Wheel, David Allan Coe, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Billy Joe Shaver.

Aqua-boom Celebration
July 4-6
Kingsland Chamber Grounds; Highway 1431
Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Gay Gambert, First Vice President.
P.O. Box 465; Kingsland, TX 78639
(325) 388-6211; Fax (325) 388-5391
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Dance
Aqua Boom is an annual 4th of July Celebration held in Kingsland in the Highland Lakes area of Central Texas. In 2008, we will hold the 39th annual celebration on July 4 - 6th. Activities include: arts and crafts fair, street dance, fireworks, rubber duckie race, parade, horseshoe toss, washer toss, poker run on the water, fish fry and patriotic concert. Each year, new events are added...so come enjoy the lakes and our community! Plan to attend Aqua Boom in 2008!

Fourth of July Celebration on the Neches River
July 4
Riverfront Park; 701 Main Street (rear)
Beaumont Civic Center
Claudie Hawkins
P.O. Box 3827; Beaumont, TX 77704
(409) 838-3435 ext. 204; (800) 782-3081 ext. 204; Fax (409) 838-3715
Music: Classical, Country, Pop
Activities: Fireworks
Fourth of July Celebration on the Neches River offers a rollicking salute to our nation's past with events that include local musical groups performing at 6 p.m and an 8 p.m. Concert by the Symphony of Southeast Texas. The orchestra will perform aboard a barge anchored in the Neches River as the audience savors the music from the park's grassy knoll. At 9 p.m., fireworks explode in the sky while the explosive and dramatic delight to eye and ear continues for about 30 minutes. Food and beverage booths are set up only in the park.

Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
July 4
Downtown Arlington
Arlington Fourth of July Association
Geni Waldrop
P.O. Box 1776; Arlington, TX 76004-1776
(817) 277-1848; (683) 821-2919
Music: Big Band, Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show
The parade is an annual event and consists of generally 150 entries. The number of spectators over the years has ranged from of 5,000 to 70,000. Parade entries include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations. Of course, the parade has a distinguished assortment of floats. Some floats are professionally built, but many are the proud results of individual ingenuity by local organizations and businesses. There is even an Award Ceremony after the parade at Knapp Heritage Park to recognize excellence within each of several categories. Refer to our rules and regulations for a complete list of categories. We hope that you will join us for the 43rd annual parade on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m., for the 2008 edition of USA's Independence Day Parade in downtown Arlington.

Festival on Nolan Creek
July 4
Confederate Park and Yettie Polk Park; IH 35 exit 294A
Belton Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer M. Minton
P.O. Box 659; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3551; Fax (254) 939-1061
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo, arts and crafts, carnival, food vendor
The Festival on Nolan Creek features arts and crafts, food, carnival and local musical entertainment. Event hours are 12- 6 p.m. on July 4. PRCA Rodeo in the air conditioned Bell County Expo Center June - July 3. Fiddler's contest will be held at 1 p.m. in Yettie Polk Park. Carnival rides available from June - July in Confederate Park. The Festival on Nolan Creek has more to offer than vendors. The Texas Old Time Fiddler's contest is returning to Yettie Polk Park for the seventh year. Confederate Park will again be filled with the sounds of cheers and squeals from the Crabtree Amusements Carnival, and both parks will have musical entertainment as well as fun and games throughout the day. The festival is held in both Confederate and Yettie Polk Parks. Both parks are large, shady and located on Nolan Creek. Confederate Park has great visibility and access from IH-35, located one-forth of a mile south of Central Avenue. Yettie Polk Park is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Highway 317 (Main Street). Bothe parks are within walking distance of each other. The PRCA rodeo will be nightly in the air-conditioned Bell County Expo Center, June - July.

Jefferson Salutes America Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Otstott Park and Riverfront
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
George & Michelle Otscott
118 North Vale Street; Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2672; (888) 467-3529; Fax (903) 665-8233
Music: Big Band, Classical
The Jefferson Salutes America Fourth of July Celebration activities include live music, cake and pie auction, children's parade, children's games, homemade ice cream contest, local music acts, and the Shreveport Municipal Concert Band.

Fourth Fest and Fireworks
July 4
Paschall Park; 1001 New Market
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce
Terry McCullar
P.O. Box 850115; Mesquite, TX 75185-0115
(972) 285-0211; (800) 541-2355; Fax (972) 285-3535
Music: Christian, Country, Rock
Activities: carniv
The Fourth Fest and Fireworks begin at 4 p.m., concerts are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. featuring a variety of music and fireworks beginning at 9:15 p.m.

Summerfest 2
July 4
Sewell Park; University Drive
Summerfest Steering Committee
Pat Murdock
103 Blanco Street; San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-3582; (512) 393-8404; Fax (512) 245-3817
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
Summerfest is an old-fashioned celebration that takes place at Sewell Park featuring fun for families with live music, food booths, and activities as well as fireworks in the evening.

Family Fourth Celebration
July 4
Seabourne Creek Park; 3831 Highway 36 South
City of Rosenberg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Camille Prat, Tourism Assistan
P. O. Box 32; Rosenberg, Texas 77471
(832) 595-3525; Fax (832) 595-3333
Music: Oldies
Activities: Fireworks display
It's all about Patriotism, Family and Fun from 5-9pm each July 4th when Rosenberg hosts their annual Independence Day celebration, Family Fourth at Seabourne Creek Park at 3827 Highway 36 South. The free event includes a carnival, food vendors, hay rides, a free concert by Fort Bend County's premier entertainers, The Triumphs, and the Best "Ooooo-Ahhhh" Fireworks Display West of the Brazos. For additional information, please call 832-595-3525 or visit our website at www.visitrosenberg.com.

Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4
Town Green Park; The Woodlands, TX 2099 Lake Robbins Drive
Casey Snyder
10001 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 600; The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 363-2447; Fax (281) 363-1666
Activities: Awards show
Come enjoy the second largest fireworks display in the Houston Area at the 11th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival, in The Woodlands Town Center. It is held in Town Green Park on the banks of The Woodlands Waterway, along Lake Robbins Drive between The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the South Montgomery County Library. Enjoy live music, great food, games for the kids, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Forth of July Celebration
July 4
Briscoe Park; 3201 South Highway 35
City of Alvin
Sherry Wolfe
216 West Sealy; Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-4365; (281) 388-4299; Fax (281) 388-4350
Music: Patriotic
Activities: Concert season, Firewor
Forth of July Celebration features live music and fireworks at dusk.

Granbury Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 4-6
Granbury Shanley Park & Court House Square; Behind City Hall Granbury, TX & Square
Granbury Chamber of Commerce
Kylee Peterson
3408 East Highway 377; Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 573-1622; Fax (817) 573-0805
Music: Christian, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance
Live local entertainment during Granbury's Annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Arts and crafts on Historic Square, ranch rodeo and garden tractor pull. Parade on July 4th at 10 am and fireworks over Lake Granbury at dusk.

July Jubilee
July 5
Courthouse Square; Highway 83 - Downtown Leakey
Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Linda Hassell
P.O. Box 743; Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 232-5222
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance, Arts and Crafts Sh
The July Jubilee features a parade at 10 a.m. and dance at 9 p.m. as well as a rodeo. The July Jubilee also features arts and crafts. Event hours are 8 am-4 pm.

July Jazz
July 5, 12, 19, 26
Addison Circle Esplanade Park; Addison
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-6225
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
Enjoy summer evenings under the stars in the beautiful Addison Circle Esplanade Park! Listen to live music from some of the top area jazz musicians while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants.

July Jubilee Celebration
July 8
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: Rodeo, Street dance
The July Jubilee Celebration features a carnival at Richards Park, downtown parade, and a street dance on Saturday night, the 5th The parade begins at 10 a.m. and the street dance starts at 9 p.m. The street dance is held at G. Rollie White Complex. The carnival starts July 2 and ends July 5th. The fireworks display will be held on the 5th. Ranch Radio.

Rockdale Jubilee Days
July 10-12
Rockdale Fair Park; Mill and Walnut
Rockdale Roping and Cutting Club
Leroy Stephens
P.O. Box 615; Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 446-2030; (512) 446-3693; Fax (512) 446-3008
Music: Children's, Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
The Rockdale Jubilee Days features nightly rodeos and dances. Activities on Saturday include a business expo, arts and crafts, tug-o-war, and pet show.

Austin Chamber Music Festival and Workshop
July 10-26
Various locations; Austin
Austin Chamber Music Center
Michelle Schumann
3814 Medical Parkway; Austin, TX 78756
(512) 454-0026; (512) 454-7562; Fax (512) 454-0029
Music: Big Band, Children's, Classical, Jazz
Activities: Concert season, Music festival, Lectur
The Austin Chamber Music Workshop is held in conjunction with the Chamber Music Festival and features such activities as all-day chamber music coaching, piano ensembles, lecture presentations, sessions on jazz composition and improvisation, and special sessions for adult groups. Evening performances are held at venues all over Austin and feature performances by internationally renowned chamber ensembles and soloists as well as performances by talented and well-established local musicians.

Cactus Pear Music Festival
July 10-20
Travis Park United Methodist Church; 230 East Travis Street
Cactus Pear Music Festival
Renee' Davis, Executive Director
P.O. Box 880; Converse, TX 78109-0880
(210) 838-2218
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Cactus Pear Music Festival was founded in 1996 by Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, former concertmaster of the San Antonio Symphony. The festival includes four different programs which are performed in multiple cities. Performaces include San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring "WanderLust: the hot German Romantics" on 7/10/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; New Braunfels - New Braunfels Presbyterian Church featuring "WanderLust: the hot German Romantics" on 7/11/2008 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm; San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring "A Baroque-en Heart...a tryst of passion" on 7/12/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Kerrville - First Presbyterian Church Kerrville featuring "A Baroque-en Heart...a tryst of passion" on 7/13/2008 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm; Boerne - First United Methodist Church Boerne featuring The All-Americans...an "A" team of composers on 7/16/2008 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm; San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring The All-Americans...an "A" team of composers on 7/17/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg Theater Company featuring "The Golden AX" and other striking pieces on 7/18/2008 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg Theater Company featuring "The Golden AX" and other striking pieces on 7/18/2008 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm; San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring "The Golden Ax" and other striking pieces on 7/19/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Boerne - First United Methodist Church Boerne featuring "The Golden Ax" and other striking pieces on 7/20/2008 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

Taste of Dallas in the West End
July 11-13
West End Historic District; 301 North Market
Alliance for the West End, Inc.
Greg Schooley
208 North Market Street, Suite A; Dallas, TX 75202-3254
(214) 741-7180; (214) 741-7185; Fax (214) 741-7184
Music: Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Karaoke, volleyball
It's Dallas' biggest summer blast, the West End's Taste of Dallas, with more music, food and outdoor fun than ever before! Continuous live musical entertainment on several stages featuring alternative rock and pop to cool jazz and hot Tejano rhythms. Previous national headliners included Oleander, Duncan Sheik and Better Than Ezra. And don't miss the best of Dallas' restaurants, colorful children's performers, live volleyball action and star-studded karaoke, all at the event of the summer.

Hot Summer Concerts
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8
Third Street Park - Historic; Third Street
Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center
Camille Prat, Tourism Assistant
P.O. Box 32; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 595-3525; Fax (832) 595-3521
Music: Blues, Cajun, Jazz, Latin Pop, R&B, Salsa
Activities: Concert season
Head to Rosenberg's Historic Downtown District as musicians showcase their talents in free concerts in Downtown Park starting the Friday after each July 4th. The series' knock-your-socks-off entertainers has included the likes of Phil Johnson & Rush Hour, Let it Ride, Rob Darien & The Outside Dogs, Ezra Charles & The Works, and California's ruling blues band, the MoFo Party Band. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, family and friends and enjoy Rosenberg's HOT Summer Concerts. For additional information, please call 832-595-3525 or visit our website at www.visitrosenberg.com.

Early Settlers Day Festival
July 12
Levelland Downtown; Avenure H and Houston
Levelland Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Program
Mary Siders, President
1101 Avenue H; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3157; (806) 894-3158
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Trade show/convention, parade, antique tractor show
Levelland Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Program presents the 47th Annual Early Settlers Day Festival located in Downtown Levelland. The day will bring a variety of events starting with a parade at 9:00am. Other events throughout the day will include, live music, kid activities, food vendors, arts and craft vendors and much, much more. Its one event you do not want to miss!

Parker County Peach Festival
July 12
Historic Downtown; Weatherford
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Mandy Allison
P.O. Box 310; Weatherford, TX 76086-0310
(888) 594-3801; Fax (817) 613-9216
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop
Activities: County fair
The Parker County Peach Festival is a country day of family fun, featuring more than 215 arts and craft vendors. The event will take place in Weatherford's historic downtown, from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a children's area, non-stop entertainment, and of course our sweet, juicy Parker County Peaches. Beat the heat with Peachy treats of all kinds - peach ice cream, peach juleps, peach smoothies, peaches and cream, peach cobbler, and just plain ol' peaches to bite and let the juice run down your chin. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. There will be free parking from the 9th Grade Center, Weatherford College, and the First Monday Grounds. Handicap parking and shuttle are available from Weatherford Ninth Grade Center. Call Weatherford Chamber of Commerce for more information: Toll Free 1-888-594-3801. Come enjoy a "Growing Family Tradition" at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival!

Race Unity Day
July 12
Villita Assembly Building; 401 Villita Street
SA Baha'i Community
Winifred Barnum-Newman, Executive Director
P.O Box 91151; San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 281-9628
Activities: Music festival
A hip, upbeat approach to a serious subject - eliminating prejudice. Featuring musicians, singers, bands, dance ensembles, foods booths featuring food from around the world, a jewelry booth, a children's booth, The Spurs Coyote, a few good speakers and more! A great event for the entire family! Free Admission! Everyone welcome!

Children's Universal Music Festival
July 16-21
Bass Performance Hall; 330 East Fourth Street, No. 300 Fort Worth 76102
Texas Girls' Choir
Debi Weir, Executive Director
4449 Camp Bowie; Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 732-8161; (817) 732-8162; Fax (817) 732-4774
Music: Children's
Activities: Music festival
Every summer the Texas Girls' Choir hosts the Children's Universal Music Festival. The Festival attracts both domestic and international choirs to Fort Worth for joint rehearsals, community performances at the rodeo, Six Flags Over Texas and local churches, sightseeing in Cowtown and cultural exchanges. The Festival culminates in a concert at the elegant Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall located in downtown Fort Worth. Choirs enter by submitting a recent cassette tape, CD or VHS video tape; a completed application; short biographies of the choir and the conductor; and a photos of the choir and the conductor. Applications are due no later than March 1st. Notification of acceptance is sent in early April. A maximum of four choirs is accepted. Visiting choir members and their chaperones are hosted by Texas Girls' Choir families and local choir supporters.

Concerts Under the Stars
July 17
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 $5 admission; no charge for Botanical Society members. For more information, visit www.sabot.org or call (210) 829-5100.

Night in Old Fredericksburg
July 18-19
Market Square; Downtown Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Debbie Garner
302 East Austin; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6523; (830) 997-8515; Fax (830) 997-9628
Music: Polka
Activities: Music festival, Ethnic festival
Night in Old Fredericksburg features German music, folk dancers, and the best food in the Hill Country, including our famous Opa's sausage. Polka bands perform Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and night. Bands included in the festivities are the Seven Dutchmen, Shiner Hobo Band, and other German bands. The event also offers an arts and crafts show, children's entertainment, and imported and domestic beers. Join us for fun and gemutlichkeit.

Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TFEA) Annual Conference and Trade Show
July 18-19
Renaissance Greenway Plaza Hotel; Houston
Texas Association for Fairs and Events
Penny Reeh
P.O. Box 1025; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-0741; (800) 990-1332; Fax (830) 990-1370
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA) is calling for talent entries to be considered for an entertainment showcase that will be held at the TFEA Annual Conference and Trade Show. TFEA, an official affiliate of the International Festivals and Events Association, is a non-profit trade association for festival and event professionals and the companies that provide goods and services to festivals and events. Entertainers who are selected to perform will have the opportunity to showcase their talent to approximately 250 attendees, representing more than 75 events from across the state. TFEA seeks all types of entertainment that may appeal to festival consumers including bands and solo performers of all musical genres, variety acts, strolling acts, children’s performers, etc. Completed applications and support materials must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2. There is no cost to submit acts for consideration. However, if an act is chosen, membership into the association (cost is $160) and purchase of a trade show booth at the conference is required. The cost of the trade show booth is $275, which includes conference registration (with four meals) for one person and booth furnishings. TFEA will provide sound and lights as outlined in the attached rules. Additional requirements are at the expense of the act. TFEA does not pay fees or expenses for any showcase act.

Salado Legends -- Outdoor Musical Drama
July 19, 26, August 2
Tablerock Amphitheater; 409 Royal Street
Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
Jackie Mills, Director �
P.O. Box 312; Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-9205; Fax (254) 947-5269
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Scottish
Activities: Outdoor musical drama
Salado Legends: central Texas' favorite outdoor musical drama! Tablerock's Amphitheater is where history, legend and memories meet. An original song, "Be Careful What You Wish For," weaves the legends of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers, and the hopes of the Scottish settlers into a panoramic tale. Written by Salado playwright / lyricist Jackie Mills, music by local composers, directed by Donnie Williams and featuring a cast and crew of more than 200. Dinner at 7:15PM - $8.00 (child or adult), reservations required. Theater at 8:15 PM - $17.00 adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Call (254) 947-9205 for group rates and information.

Camp Bluegrass 2008
July 20-25
South Plains College; 1401 S. College Avenue
Camp Bluegrass and South Plains College
Paula Carr, Joe Carr, Alan Munde
210 Tanglewood Lane; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-9611 Ext. 2341; (806) 894-4874
Music: Bluegrass, Cowboy
Activities: Instructional Music Camp
We are making plans for our 22nd Camp Bluegrass July 20-25, 2008 at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas! We have several special themes this year. The faculty will include three Bluegrass legends: Roland White, Eddie Adcock and Dale Morris. These legendary performers are important figures in Bluegrass music history and will be featured in a special legends performance during the week. Don't miss the opportunity to study with these great musicians. Registrations are coming everyday so hurry and reserve your place at this years camp. Beth Mead, the new SPC banjo instructor will direct our youth track this year. Students from age 12-16 (with parental involvement as described at website) will attend special ensemble classes and other special activities in addition to regular instrument instruction classes. 2008 Instructors are: Banjo - Eddie Adcock, Bill Evans, Gerald Jones and Alan Munde; Guitar - Tim May, Dan Miller and Adam Granger; Mandolin - Roland White, Steve Smith and Joe Carr; Fiddle - Dale Morris and Ed Marsh; Dobro - Steve Williams; Vocal - Dede Wyland; Bass - Bill Honker; Kid's camp - Beth Mead; Swing and Jazz Guitar - Slim Richey. Special helpers include Martha Adcock and Susan Dailey.

Great Texas Mosquito Festival
July 24-26
Clute Municipal Park; 100 Park View Drive
City of Clute
Dana Pomerenke
P.O. Box 997; Clute, TX 77531
(979) 265-8392; (800) 371-2971; Fax (979) 265-8767
Music: Cajun, Country, Rock, Tejano, Texas country
Activities: Street dance, Athletic Events: Skating, Biking, Running, Horseshoes, Washers, Dodgeball
The Great Texas Mosquito Festival activities include live national entertainment acts, a mosquito calling contest, 5K fun run, a bike and skate tour, barbecue and fajita cookoffs, horseshoe and washer tournaments, a carnival, and a variety of both food and arts and crafts booths. Also featured are fun contests for youth and adults.

N.A.S. BBQ, Chili Cookoff and Music Festival
July 25-26
End Of The Trail RV Park; South Sixth & West Access Road Highway 87, Tahoka
End Of The Trail RV Park
Kelly& Kim Draper
P.O. Box 127; Tahoka, TX 79373
(806) 998-5104
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, BBQ & Chili cookoff
Nothing says TEXAS like BBQ and Good Music! Come eat BBQ and enjoy talented local West Texas musicians and artists. There is something for everyone! List of performers: Tinker Carlen (golden oldies, the last living Buddy Holly Cricket), Kelli Warren (an accomplished Nashville recording artist), Chad & Casey Maines (blues, their Dad was drummer for the Maines Brothers Band), Dustin Garrett & The Texas Cruisers (country, rock and blues. A very exciting young entertainer who will blow you away with his performance), Nikki Lee & Jammin Jay (A very talented 16 year old young lady with a very unique stage presence along with a very multitalented recording musician), Brandon Smith (Close your eyes, you will think Elvis is alive!), Maddie Matlock (7 year old entertainer that will win your heart!), Conjunto Rosal (tejano & country), The Martin Country Band (country and gospel), Flatland (bluegrass & gospel), Bo Boggs & The Under the Double Eagle Band (country and gospel), Matter of Fact (classic rock and blues), Bobby Price (country), Keith Paschal (country, a talented local musician, singer and co-host of the music festival). Proceeds benefit the West Texas Musicians Association. This is a sanctioned BBQ cook-off. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy music under the stars! Vendor Booths, Horseshoe Pitching, Kid Games. Also includes a Sunday 29th Chapel Service at 10:30 a.m.

Texas Bandmasters Association Convention Clinic
July 27-30
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; 200 East Market Street, San Antonio
Texas Bandmasters Association
Al Sturchio, Executive Director
14501 Blanco Rd; San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 492-8878; Fax (210) 492-8996
Music: Big Band, Classical, Jazz, Marching Ba
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Bandmasters Association has worked diligently over the past 56 years to further the cause of instrumental music education in the communities throughout the Lone Star State. As a professional service organization, TBA reaches out through its membership to constantly improve the quality of music education in Texas elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universities. Meeting the needs of instrumental teachers and the youth of Texas is a never ending challenge. We hope you will join us at our 61st Annual Convention/clinic in San Antonio, July 27-30, 2008!

Wise County Old Settlers Reunion
July 20-26
Joe Wheeler Park; Highway 51 South
Wise County Reunion Committee
Cyndi Fernihough
P.O. Box 203; Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-7090; (940) 627-7090; Fax (940) 627-1003
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, R&B
The Wise County Old Settlers Reunion is for those who own camps. The ones who don't own camps are invited to enjoy the music and the children can enjoy the carnival. The activities are only at night.

Texas Orchestra Directors Association Convention
July 30- August 2
Henry B Gonzales Convention Center; 200 East Market Street, San Antonio
Texas Orchestra Directors Association
Dan Wood
P.O. Box 6472; Austin, TX 78762-6472
(512) 474-2801; Fax (512) 474-7873
Music: Classical
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Orchestra Directors Association invites orchestra directors to explore music literature and performance by participating in special workshops and masterclasses during the Annual TODA Convention. Special Event Concert on Friday evening in Beethoven Hall. Additional opportunities include new music reading sessions; composers forum; instrument maintenance; jazz, fiddle, conducting clinics; comprehensive musicianship through performance (CMP); and over 300 music industry exhibitor booths!

Texas Choral Directors Association Convention
July 30- August 2
Henry B Gonzales Convention Center; 200 E Market St, San Antonio TX
Texas Choral Directors Association
Dan L Wood
P.O. Box 6472; Austin TX 78762-6472
(512) 474-2801; Fax (512) 474-7873
Music: Classical
Activities: Trade show/convention
TCDA and Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) jointly hold an annual convention in summer at Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. The Texas Choral Directors Association invites choral directors to explore music literature and performance by participating in special workshops and masterclasses during the Annual TCDA Convention. Special Event Entertainment, new music reading sessions; composers forum; conducting clinics; comprehensive musicianship through performance (CMP); and over 325 music industry exhibitor booths!

Summerfest Festival
July 31, August 2
Lake Jacksboro; 100 North Main Street
Summerfest On The Square
Frank Mooney
111 East Archer; Jacksboro, TX 76458
(940) 567-2883; (940) 567-2616; Fax (940) 567-3875
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
Summerfest Festival consists of many events throughout the weekend including a carnival. Also featured in this year's festivities are a car show, two street dances, numerous activities for kids, and continuous entertainment on Friday and Saturday on one musical stage. Additional events include arts & crafts booths, a magician, food vendors, and horse shoes.

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