April - Texas Music Events Calendar 2013

The 2013 TMEC lists more than 500 annual events featuring live music. To update listing information for your 2013 event, please contact the Texas Music Office at music [at] governor.state.tx.us or call (512) 463-6666.

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Temple College Jazz Festival
April 4-6
Temple College, Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center; 2600 South First Street
Temple College Music Department
Thomas Fairlie
2600 South First Street; Temple, TX 76504
(254) 298-8555; Fax (254) 298-8549
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
An entertaining and educational weekend of outstanding jazz that will bring together top professional artists, clinicians and hundreds of college, high school, and middle school musicians for clinics, competitions and great performances. Come to the finest performing venue in central Texas, the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Auditorium on the Temple College campus and...be a part of it! Featured artists are The Waco Jazz Orchestra, trumpeter Marcus Printup, and saxophonist Ed Calle.

Viva Big Bend ~ 2
April 4-6
Alpine/Marfa; Alpine, TX
Viva Big Bend
Stewart Ramser
P.O. Box 50273; Austin, TX 78763-0273
(512) 472-6630
Music: Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Latin/Spanish, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Viva Big Bend is a celebration of music and Texas. Produced by Texas Music Magazine, Viva Big Bend is part music festival and part music-industry conference, which will showcase the best of the state: extraordinary natural beauty, talented people and a diverse culture. Approximately 50 music acts (representing a wide variety of styles) are expected to be showcased in at least six venues during the first year. In addition to the music, events will be offered for music-industry representatives. Confirmed venues hosting music showcases for the inaugural year include: Railroad Blues (Alpine), Granada Theatre (Alpine), Reata (Alpine), Padre's (Marfa), Planet Marfa (Marfa) and the USO Hall (Marfa).

Chilifest
April 5-6
Snook, TX; 4 Miles From Snook
Chilifest Incorporated
PMB 328, 1511 South Texas Avenue; College Station, TX 77840
(979) 695-2998
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
Chilifest is one of the most anticipated events each year in the Brazos Valley. It's organized by Chilifest Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The annual event draws over 20,000 people. All the proceeds from the festival go to local community organizations. Last year it was over $100,000. Friday features music from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday events start @ 10 a.m. and end promptly at 7:30 p.m. (artist lineup TBA).

Ingleside Round-Up Days Festival
April 5-6
N.O. Simmons Park; 2355 Highway 361
Ingleside Chamber of Commerce
Jessica Williams
P.O. Box 686; Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2906; (888) 899-2906; Fax (361) 776-0678
Music: Country, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival
This hometown event takes place in the middle of town and right off of the highway at N.O. Simmons Park! Help us celebrate with a parade, awesome bands playing all day every day, tournaments, a beauty pageant, carnival, vendors and contests galore!

Llano Fiddle Fest Weekend
April 5-7
various locations; Llano
Llano Fiddle Fest
John Caballero, Event Coordinator
12340 South Hwy 16; Llano, TX 78643
(325) 247-3979
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Gospel, Western Swing
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival
Llano is providing a weekend full of fiddling and music honoring those individuals who have kept the tradition of grass roots Texas music alive. Events will include "Air Fiddle" contests, Llano Open Fiddle Contest, An Art Exhibit featuring antique musical instruments will be for all to see throughout the weekend. Chuck Wagon breakfast, music jams and a free concert will be open to the public. This year we will be presenting an appreciation award to Jim Chancellor, "Texas Shorty" during Saturday's fiddle competition. Please check our website for more details.

Montgomery County Fair
April 5-14
Montgomery County Fairgrounds; FM 1484
Montgomery County Fair Association
Beth Traylor
P.O. Box 869; Conroe, TX 77305
(936) 760-3631; (936) 760-3247; Fax (936) 760-1568
Music: Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Montgomery County Fair, Rodeo and Barbecue Cook-Off has a little bit of something for everyone. Bring the whole family to enjoy the competitions, concerts, exhibits, carnival and much, much more! Each year, new attractions and events are added, so you never know what you might find! This year marks our 56th Annual Montgomery County Fair, Rodeo and Barbecue Cook-Off on April 5-14, 2013. The combined support of our 600 volunteers, 2,000 members and the surrounding community businesses and residents has made the Fair the largest event in Montgomery County, and we are still growing! We cannot wait for next year to welcome back more than 60,000 guests, 1,000 exhibitors and 122 cook-off teams.

Pearland Crawfish Festival
April 5-7
Shadow Creek Ranch; Highway 288 between FM 2234 and Broadway (FM 518)
Turn To Productions, LLC
P.O. Box 25111; Houston, TX 77265-2511
(281) 802-2776
Music: Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Rock
April 5 – 7 the bugs will be boiling and a “bon temp” will be had by all at the first annual Pearland Crawfish Festival. The Pearland Crawfish Festival takes the friendly, relaxed fun and community feel of a small town fair and serves it up big. The festival will take place on a 50 acre lot on the West side of HWY 288 between Broadway (FM 518) and FM 2234 provided by Shadow Creek Ranch, providing perfect visibility and plenty of room for fun and parking at the festival site. The mix of flavors includes the live music with the area's best Zydeco, Texas Country, and Classic Rock, while The Houston Blues Society will bring in the blues. There will be activities, crawfish-eating contests, and more continuing throughout the event, and vendors of gifts, arts and crafts. A full Carnival will provide plenty of activities and fun for kids. All of Pearland is ready to join in and help show the world everything that makes life here so special.

South Coast Music Festival ~ 2
April 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
Flour Bluff High School, Corpus Christi, TX and 1894 Grand Opera House, Galveston, TX
Masterpiece Tours: South Coast Music Festival
Paul Davis
202-A West Parker Road; Plano, TX 75075
(972) 509-5395; (800) 934-7687; Fax (972) 509-2961
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Rules for Performing: Compositions performed are expected to exemplify the ability of the group, AAAAA First Bands and Full Orchestras have a total of 45 minutes. All other groups have a total of 30 minutes (including setup, onstage warm up and stage exit). Performance times are not guaranteed until registration is complete and $100 group registration fee is paid.

Walker County Fair
April 5-14
Walker County Fairgrounds; 3 miles west on IH-45/Highway 30
Walker County Fair Association
Kay King
P.O. Box 1817; Huntsville, TX 77342-1817
(936) 291-8763; Fax (936)291-9030
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
Welcome to the Walker County Fair & Rodeo in Huntsville, TX. The WCFA plans a week of fun and exciting family activities for those of all ages. Activities include family entertainment, carnival attractions, professional rodeo and youth projects. The fair is the youth's week to shine as they exhibit their skills and show what they have learned from their projects. A schedule of events is available online.

Dia Del Mariachi Competition
April 6
Jones Auditorium; Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX
Coastal Bend College
Juan Jose Sanchez
704 Coyote Trail; Alice, TX 78332-4004
(361) 664-2981 ext. 3042; Fax (361) 664-9277
Music: Regional Mexican, Mariachi
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, College Information, Food
Dia Del Mariachi Competition features Mariachi group and individual Mariachi vocal competition for Schools (High Schools, Elementary/Middle Schools, two-year Community Colleges, and composite groups) competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Division ratings. Trophies in each division for Best Vocalist, Best Rhythm Section, Best Trumpet Section, Best Violin Section, etc. The competition's best overall middle school, high school and two-year college/composite vocalists and the best overall group from middle school, high school, two-year college, and composite groups will be showcased prior to the Mariachi 7 Leguas live concert on Saturday evening and ballet Folkhorico Performances. There will also be college recruiting information.

40 Acres Festival ~ 2
April 6
South Mall of the University of Texas at Austin; 24th and Gualalupe, Austin, TX
40 Acres Fest
Emily Charlton
P.O. Box 7338; Austin, TX 78713-7338
(512) 475-6645; (512) 653-7768
40 Acres Fest (FAF) is an annual festival at the University of Texas @ Austin drawing 10,000-20,000 people in attendance each year. Student organizations (175 in 2006) setup a variety of booths with activities such as: jalapeño eating contests, obstacle courses, kissing booths, limbo contests, and even water gun assassins for hire. In addition to amazing organizations, FAF features live music all day long from Austin's hottest local bands performances from of UT's most talented students. What started as a small event with about 500 people in attendance has now grown to be the largest student-run event in the nation! This year we will be hosting Big Boi on the campus mall, free to the Austin community.

Good Oil Days
April 6
Main Street, Humble; Main Street, Humble
Humble Area Civic Center - Attn: Marketing Dept.
Sergio Corrales, Festival Chair
8233 Will Clayton Parkway; Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-4140; Fax (281) 319-4030
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: County fair, Street dance
The City of Humble and the Humble Senior Activity Center, are proud to present the 33rd Annual Good Oil Days Festival. There will be many opportunities for shopping with vendors from all over, coming to sell their wares. There will be great food and fun family activities including a new petting zoo, a new and improved Kidz Zone, a live entertainment stage hosted by our Humble Area Seniors and a live music stage featuring music by fantastic artists from near and far. All this is located on historic Main Street, Humble. Proceeds benefit the Humble Area Seniors. Booth fees, donation and in-kind services are tax deductible.

Grit 'n Groove Festival ~ 2
April 6
Whitewater Amphitheater; 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132
Samantha Phelps
Music: Americana, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival
Ray Wylie Hubbard's 4th Annual Music Festival will be Saturday, April 6, 2013 at White Water Amphitheater in New Braunfels, TX. The lineup includes: Hayes Carll, Ben Kweller, Dirty River Boys, Wheeler Brothers, Uncle Lucius, The Trishas, Sons of Fathers and Dustin Welch.

La Follia Austin Baroque Concert Season
April 6,7
Austin, TX
La Follia Austin Baroque
P.O. Box 29773; Austin, TX 78755
(512) 879-6404
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
La Follia celebrates its 26th anniversary season this year as part of Austin's lively and diverse musical scene. Focusing on music of the 17th and 18th centuries, we use instruments and performing styles appropriate to that period. We delight in unearthing little-known composers and musical treasures and sharing them with our audiences. Our goal is to bring this fascinating music back to life by recreating the original sounds, which are lighter, sweeter, and more transparent than those of modern instruments, and by mastering such lost arts as ensemble improvisation. We are dedicated to blending thorough scholarship with passion and sheer fun. Expect to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired!

Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival
April 6
Buda City Park; 204 San Antonio Road, Buda TX 78610
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Manchaca, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016
Music: Cajun/Zydeco
Activities: Music festival
Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Blues, Rock, & Jazz plus dance & burlesque (No Nudity). Schedule: 11:20a.m. to 12:20p.m.-Bluesqueezebox; 12:40 to 1:40p.m. Jean-Pierre & The Zydeco Angels; 2:00 to 3:00p.m. Dr. Zog; 3:20p.m. to 4:20p.m. Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Band; 4:40 to 5:40p.m. Sean Ardoin & Zydekool; 6:00 to 7:00p.m. Stooges Brass Band; 7:30 to 8:30p.m. Beau Soleil avec Michael Doucet; 9 to 10p.m. Robert Randolph & The Family Band. BRING AN APPETITE! 7,000 POUNDS OF FREE CRAWFISH! Increased quantity and cooking capability due to popular demand. Limit 1 plate at a time while supplies last and we're hoping 7,000 pounds lasts quite a while! Kids Activities include Monster Water Balls and Bounce Houses plus free playscape.

Roughneck Chili and Barbecue Cookoffs
April 6
Central Texas Oil Patch Museum; 421 East Davis Street
Luling Area Oil Musuem Association
Carol Voigt, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1002; Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-1922; Fax (830) 875-2082
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: Awards show
The Roughneck Chili and Barbecue Cookoff benefits the Central Texas Oil Patch Museum and features entertainment, arts and crafts, and a dance in the evening.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival
April 6-May 27
Near Waxahachie; FM Road 66 off IH 35 East
Coy Sevier
P.O. Box 538; Waxahachie, TX 75168
(972) 938-3247 ext. 22; (903) 814-5044; Fax (972) 938-1890
Music: Classical, Folk/Acoustic
Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance Themed Festival set in a re-created 16th Century English village celebrating the splendor and majesty of the days of King Henry VIII. Music and merriment are a significant part of the Scarborough experience featuring music of a bygone era with instruments such as the Hammered Dulcimer, harps, the original “heavy metal” of the Carillon bells, guitars, mandolins and the rowdy tunes of the bagpipes just to name a few. Plus, you don’t want to miss the merry melodies of the daily “Pub Sing”, Rambling Sailors’ sea shanties, Queen Anne’s Lace’s a cappella harmonies, Sonhenj’s Celtic ballads and many others singing moving ballads, merry tunes and throwing in some Renaissance humor along the way!

The Kids Are Alright Fest
April 6
The Mohawk; 912 Red River Austin, TX 78701
The Kids Are Alright
James Mays
8804 Grelle Lane; Austin, TX 78744
(512) 698-8227
Music: Americana, Blues, Country, Dance/Electronic, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Punk, Rap/Hip Hop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Gaming Contest, Skateboard Contest
Mystic Law Productions is proud to host the 6th annual Kids Are Alright Fest, presented by Vans, on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Mohawk. This event is an all-day music, skateboarding and video gaming festival open to all ages and benefiting Families Living with Autism. Throughout the day, the festival will hold various musical acts leading up to a headline show. 11 bands on 2 live music stages, 3 gaming contests, and 3 skating contests with 18 winners receiving over $2000 in cash and prizes will be set up and available to enjoy by all attendees.

Lowrider Festival
April 7
Mateo Camargo Park; 5500 Castroville Road, San Antonio
Centro Cultural Aztlan
1800 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite 103; San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 432-1896; Fax (210)432-1983
Music: Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Car show
This one-day, family-oriented event features local and regional competitors who creatively enhance their once factory-standard cars and trucks into imaginative mobile works of art. In addition to the car show, aficionados will be treated to music by Joe Jama & the Proof, Ernie Garibay & Cats Don't Sleep, Danny Acosta &QVO, Rocky Hernandez &OBG, Wilbert Beasly and Liza Ybarra. The event is sponsored by the City of San Antonio/Office of Cultural Affairs, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Halo Distributing, SA Express-News.

Merle Haggard Birthday Party ~ 2
April 7
Threadgills; 301 West Riverside Drive
Austin Songwriters Group
3800 Woodbury; Austin, TX 78704
(512) 698 4237
This year the Austin Songwriters Group's 9th Annual Merle Haggard Birthday Party will benefit The Royal Family Kids Camp. The first hour will be children's activites and entertainment followed by many of our wonderful Austin artists singing Merle Haggard songs. Merle Haggard signed a guitar, posters and other items for the ASG auction when he was in town for the rodeo. It is Sunday, April 7, 3 - 7 p.m. at Threadgills, 301 W Riverside Dr, Austin, Texas.

Burnet Bluebonnet Festival
April 12-14
Town Square; Burnet, TX
Bluebonnet Festival Committee / Burnet Chamber of Commerce
Jo Karr Tedder
229 South Pierce; Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-4297; (512) 756-4297; Fax (512) 756-2548
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Tejano, Texas acts
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
The Burnet Bluebonnet Festival, held the 2nd weekend in April each year is a fun filled event for the whole family. There are activities for all ages to enjoy including a carnival, 5K Run, arts and crafts vendors, the Highland Lakes Air Show, destruction derby and a huge parade. Live entertainment throughout the event featuring the best in local and Texas music. For a schedule of events, go to http://www.bluebonnetfestival.org.

Euphoria Music Festival ~ 2
April 12-13
Whitewater Ampitheatre; 11860 FM 306 New Braunfels, TX 78132
New Braunfels, TX
Music: Dance/Electronic

Galveston County Fair and Rodeo
April 12-20
Jack Brooks Park; No. 10 Jack Brooks Park, Highway 6, Hitchcock
Galveston County Fair and Rodeo, Inc.
Melondy Bender
P.O. Box 889; Sante Fe, TX 77510
(409) 986-6010; Fax (409) 986-6490
Music: Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo festivities include a carnival with midway, live music, livestock shows, auction, rodeo events, a parade, trail ride, talent show, jackpot bullriding, jackpot barrel racing, petting zoo, pony rides, and an arts and crafts show. Musical entertainment includes Kyle Bennett, Casey Donahew, John Slaughter, Sunny Sweeney, Raul Navaira, Grupo Vida, Spazmatics, Breelan Angel, Jarrod Birmingham, 3Peace

Poteet Strawberry Festival
April 12-14
Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds; Texas Highway 16 (20 minutes south of San Antonio)
Poteet Strawberry Festival Association
Carol Rivera
P.O. Box 227; Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 742-8144; (830) 276-3323; Fax (830) 742-3608
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Dance/Electronic, Tejano
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo
The annual Poteet Strawberry Festival is recognized as one of the oldest and most popular events in the state. The Annual Poteet Strawberry Festival stages 12 areas of continuous family entertainment, featuring outdoor concerts with nationally known country/western and Tejano stars in addition to two nightly dances. The famous strawberry judging and auction, various contests, special children's entertainment, rodeo performances, and quality exhibits are only some of the many events featured during the festival.

Art City Austin
April 13-14
Republic Square Park; 5th and Guadalupe, Austin, TX
The Austin Fine Arts Alliance
Meredith Powell, Executive Director
P.O. Box 5705; Austin, TX 78763
(512) 609-8591; Fax (512) 495-9029
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Juried Art Festival, Hands on Art Activities, Food
Art City Austin takes place in the heart of downtown Austin where Lady Bird Lake meets the award winning 2nd Street District. Stretching along Cesar Chavez Street from Lavaca to the Shoal Creek Bridge the festival offers the perfect urban to green setting that allows you to experience the city like never before. VIP Experience: Enjoy the inside track with access to the Collector's Lounge at Art City Austin, featuring complimentary food and drinks throughout the weekend. Purchase your Collector Badge at https://store3.fmpweb.com/artallianceaustin/art_alliance_tickets.html.

Heritage Festival
April 13
Milburn Park; 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Cedar Park, TX
City of Cedar Park Recreation Center
Samantha Roos
1435 Main Street; Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 401-5500; (512) 401-5500; Fax (512) 401-5509
The Heritage Festival will have many different family activities, including a washer tournament beginning at 4 p.m. with the festival starting at 5 p.m. The event will feature live country music with a dance. The festival will also include the Championship Hamburger Cook-off. Enjoy a washer tournament, pony rides, carnival games, petting zoo, food concessions, face painting, photos with a longhorn, inflatables, train rides, historical displays, demonstrations, sack races, stick horse rodeo, corn on the cob eating contest and much more fun. You are welcome to bring your own ice chest.

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
April 13-14
Town Green Park; 2099 Lake Robbins Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council
Jenny Wright, Festival Director
P.O. Box 8184,; The Woodlands, TX 77387
(281) 745-7126
Music: Blues, Children's, Classical, Country, Jazz
Activities: Arts festival
Only in its 8th year, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is ranked 9 of the top 100 arts festivals in the country. A beautiful venue situated along a meandering waterway will be home to 200 national fine artists who have been juried into our show to sell their original creations. We will also have children's activities and great food. Proceeds from the event go to local non-profit organizations and to fund scholarships for deserving art students.

Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam
April 14
Dell Diamond; 3400 East Palm Valley Road, Round Rock, TX
Neil Gallagher
6810 Dratonhill, No. 3100; Austin, TX 78745
(201) 280-6590; (512) 502-5587
Music: Americana, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Music festival
In 4 years, Reckless Kelly has raised more than $130,000 for five area youth baseball groups, the Miracle Leagues at Town & Country and San Antonio, South Austin Little League, Balcones Little League and Montopolis Little League, from its Celebrity Softball Jams held in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. In 2012, RBI Austin was the beneficiary of the Softball Jam, in addition to the Miracle Leagues.

Fiesta San Antonio ~ 2
April 18-28
San Antonio, TX; San Antonio
Fiesta San Antonio Commission
John R. Melleky, CEO
2611 Broadway Street; San Antonio, TX 78215-1022
(210) 227-5191; (877) 723-4378; Fax (210) 227-1139
Music: Americana, Big Band, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Latin/Spanish, Mariachi, Polka, Pop, Regional Mexican, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo, Mariachi Festival , Jazz Festival, Marching Band Festival, Athletic Events, Art Exhibitions, Parades, art exhibits, etc.
Fiesta San Antonio is the biggest festival in Texas. More than 100 events, many featuring all kinds of music, take place over 11 days all around the Alamo City. Every official Fiesta event is sponsored by a local nonprofit organization, and all funds raised go back into the community.

FriendsFest - Women's Music Festival ~ 2
April 18-22
Recreation Plantation Campground; 3550 Pursley Road
3550 Pursley Road; Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 894-0567
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic
Friends' Fest was started back in 1993 in honor of our friend Cathy Humphries (Humpy) who we lost. Since then, it has taken its course to be a very well known annual women's music festival in the tri-city area of Austin, Houston and Dallas. Come enjoy fishing and swimming in our spring-fed stream or take a dip in our swimming pool. During the festival, you can explore by foot or by bike, take in a game of horseshoes or washers, enjoy our volleyball tournament, roam the market place for goodies or just kickback and relax in the beautiful surroundings. We provide clean facilities including HOT showers and FLUSHING toilets located at our convenient bath house, as well as on the lower field near the pool and stage. Just down the path from the bath house, you'll find refreshing outdoor showers surrounded by beautiful trees. While this is a WOMEN ONLY festival, we don't let the bands suffer if they have guys in the bands. All children are welcome 12 and under as well!

Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival
April 18-21
Saengerfest Park; 22nd and Strand, Galveston, TX 77554
Yaga's Entertainment, Inc.
2314 Strand Street; Galveston, TX 77550-1567
The third annual, Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival 2012: Wines From Around The World, officially begins April 19th. Pour into bliss this April and join us for a special springtime event that transforms Galveston Island’s Uptown Entertainment District into a food and wine lover's paradise. With specialty food items, culinary events, sophisticated parties, and live musical entertainment, it is sure to be the event of the year. Enjoy wines from around the world paired with delicious local foods, and learn first-rate tips from popular chefs and renowned winemakers.

MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
April 18-21
Main Street; Main Street
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc.
John C. Downie, CFEE
777 Taylor Street, Suite 100; Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 336-2787; Fax (817) 335-3113
Music: Americana, Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Latin/Spanish, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Arts festival
MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival in downtown Fort Worth comes alive during this four-day celebration of the visual and performing arts. Outstanding musical and artistic talents of every variety are showcased on historic, red-bricked Main Street. More than 450,000 people attend each year to hear more than 120 live performances. Two-hundred juried artists are spaced along a 10 city-block area with a national fine arts exhibition and competition, international foods and special events.

Music On Main
April 18-21
Sundance Square, Fort Worth; Sundance Square
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
Judy Beaumier
777 Taylor Street, Suite 100; Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 336-2787; Fax (817) 335-3113
So, what's your plan for the top Music Festival in Texas? "MUSIC ON MAIN" is where literally hundreds of performers give it their all on three stages along the streets of downtown, rockin' and rollin' for four days at Fort Worth's largest music festival. We're pleased to announce the entertainment line-up for our 27th Anniversary has been confirmed! Sundance Square, Green Mountain Energy and University of Texas at Arlington are graciously sponsoring our three major stages, bringing you some of the best entertainment from our own local community, as well as from across the country and around the world. We're also very pleased to have the Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Union Trust Fund as a supporter of our daytime entertainment, providing direct funding for most of our daytime musician stipends.

Old Settler's Music Festival
April 18-21
Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Austin, TX; Farm Road 1826, 11 miles south of Highway 290 West, Austin, TX
Old Settler's Music Festival, Inc.
Jean K Spivey, Executive Director
P.O. Box 151947; Austin, TX 78715
(512) 383-1748; Fax (512) 383-1748
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Kids Talent contest
Old Settler's Music Festival is Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy award-winning Americana, arts $ crafts, camping, food & libations. Roots music and more-- bluegrass, old-time, jamgrass, folk, gospel, local faves & award-winning artists from around the world. Late night jams around the campfires are a special highlight as well as swimming in beautiful Onion Creek that surrounds the campground.

Austin Reggae Fest
April 19-21
Auditorium Shores; Austin, TX
Capital Area Food Bank
Pat Costigan
2200 FM 2001; Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-0435; (512) 312-0435
Music: Reggae, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
Dates for the 2013 Austin Reggae Festival are Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21. Come to Auditorium Shores for top-quality world music, arts & crafts, ethnic food, and premium people watching. Founded in 1994, the event will again occur at Auditorium Shores in downtown Austin, Texas. Stay tuned to this site for complete information on bands, tickets, lodging, parking, what to bring (and what not to bring), plus all other relevant details. For specific Austin Reggae Festival questions, e-mail us at austin reggae fest at gmail dot com. The 2012 Austin Reggae Festival will again benefit the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.

Dayton Old Tyme Days
April 19-21
Downtown; Dayton
Dayton Ole Tyme Days Festival Committee
Kleve Kirby
P. O. Box 456; Dayton, TX 77535-0008
(936) 258-2642; (936) 257-2393
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz
Activities: Street dance, BBQ cook-off, classic car show, TX4x4 competition
You are invited to the annual Dayton Old Tyme Days, in the downtown area of Dayton, Texas. Activities include a carnival, pony rides, train rides, a petting zoo, face painting, BBQ cookoff, junior chili cookoff championship, "Family Night"(Friday), street dance/concert(Saturday), local entertainment, food, arts & crafts galore! Nightly Days Festival is held annually to promote Dayton, Texas and to raise money for local youth scholarships. The Festival has grown considerably in past years. Admission is free. A free hourly shuttle service is available to and from the festival Saturday and Sunday, from both Dayton High School and Highway 321 and Woodrow Wilson Junior High School on Highway 146. All proceeds made from the festival go to benefit the Dayton Ole Tyme Days Youth Scholarship Fund.

Fiesta Oyster Bake
April 19-20
Campus of St. Mary's University; One Camino Santa Maria San Antonio
St. Mary's University Alumni Association
Steve Rosenauer
One Camino Santa Maria; San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 436-3324; (800) 699-9932; Fax (210) 431-6864
Music: Big Band, Children's, Country, Dance/Electronic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, Soul/R&B, Rap/Hip Hop, Reggae, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Music festival, Carnival, Fireworks
The Fiesta Oyster Bake, sponsored by the St. Mary's University Alumni Association, funds student scholarships and university and alumni programs. The event features more than 100,000 oysters served baked, raw and fried plus 70+ food and beverage booths that dish up savory favorites and quench every thirst. Enjoy continuous Country/Americana, Oldies, Jazz, Contemporary and Classic Rock 'n' Roll, Latin/Tejano, and Children's musical entertainment. Also, enjoy the Fireworks Spectacular on Friday evening. Join more than 7,000 volunteers and 60,000 patrons at this exciting event at one of San Antonio's most popular Fiesta events. For more information, check out our mascot, Shuckie's, web site at www.oysterbake.com!

420 Festival
April 19
Walter's; 1120 Naylor Houst 77002
Graf X Productions
Herman Garcia
7330 Linden Crest, No. 11; Houston, TX 77061
(832) 875-2523
Music: Metal, Punk, Rock
Activities: Music festival
This year the 420 Festival will be a one-day event that focuses on unsigned musical acts, as well as political issues, such as issues raised by NORML, the Green Party and the Libertarian Party. This year we will put a greater emphasis on political issues, with invitations to the Occupy Movement and other significant groups with relation to political action in the past year. Confirmed performers include Carrion Sun, Witness & The Fallen, Epic Death; more TBA.

Greater Southwest Guitar Shows • The Dallas International Guitar Festival
April 19-21
Dallas Market Hall; 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
GSWGS, Inc.
Mark Pollock, Producer
3622 Shoreside Drive; Garland, TX 75043-1968
(972) 240-2206; (972) 260-4201; Fax (972) 303-4909
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Annual Dallas Guitar Show and MusicFest is the world's largest and oldest guitar show, blending musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one musical extravaganza. Buy, sell, trade or just browse amongst the thousand upon thousands of new and vintage guitars, basses, amps, banjos, mandolins, straps and strings, effects pedals, keyboards, music memorabilia and more. Rub elbows with guitar legends and up-and-coming artists. Listen to the best local and regional bands at MusicFest's indoor and outdoor stages. This Show of Shows will feature 400+ booths, exhibits and clinics, and live concert performances from 30+ bands on two stages. More than 13,000 are expected to attend, with over $1 million of instruments and memorabilia trading hands. New this year -- Drumworld -- with 16,000 sq. ft of vintage, new and used drums, accessories, clinics and more.

JAM Fest
April 19-20
Downtown; Victoria, TX
Victoria Fine Arts Association
Joel Novosad, Tourism Services Manager
P.O. Box 1393; Victoria, TX 77902
(361) 485-3116
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
The second annual JAM Fest is a FREE 2-day festival of great live music and family-fun! On Friday night, April 19th enjoy a free feature film & music presented by the Victoria Texas Independent Film Festival, 6:30p.m.– 10:30p.m. On Saturday, April 20th head to Downtown Victoria for a free family festival featuring live music by The Scott Taylor Band, Monte Montgomery, & Delbert McClinton! Enjoy arts & crafts, dance performances, children’s activities, food vendors, and more from noon – 10:30pm.

Kirbyville Magnolia Festival
April 19-20
Magnolia Park Grounds; Hwy 96 at Hebo Street
Magnolia Festival / Directors
Vondol Bailey
P.O. Box 687; Kirbyville, TX 75956
(409) 423-6500
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Singing contests
The annual Kirbyville Magnolia Festival is held the third weekend in April at the Magnolia Park on US Highway 96 at Hebo Street. The Festival is sponsored by the Magnolia Festival Committee. All proceeds are used for community development. The event begins with the opening of the carnival on the Wednesday night prior to the third weekend. The carnival runs Wednesday through Saturday, with special arm band nights and rides to suit every age group. Events for Friday and Saturday include arts and crafts, novelty and food vendors; a Saturday morning parade at 10:00 a.m.; a pet show at 1:00 p.m.; and continual entertainment under the pavilion.

Llano Crawfish Open
April 19-20
Llano Gold Club & City Park; Llano
Llano Chamber of Commerce
Mary Rhodes
100 Train Station Drive; Llano, TX 78643-1660
(325) 247-5354; (325) 247-2270; Fax (325) 247-5561
Music: Children's, Jazz
The Llano Crawfish Open is the Texas Hill Country event you don’t want to miss. There’s great food, live music, a golf tournament and much more.

Terrell Heritage Jubilee
April 19-21
Ben Gill Park; Highway 80
Terrell Chamber of Commerce
Sara Kegerreis
P.O. Box 97; Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-5703; Fax (972) 563-2363
Music: Country, Gospel
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo
Heritage Jubilee, held the third weekend in April at Ben Gill Park, is a fun-filled celebration for the whole family. Events include a BBQ cook-off, museum tours, arts & crafts exhibition, carnival, live music, a quilt show, an auto show, and other special attractions. The celebration traces its origins to a livestock show first held in 1981. In subsequent years the show added entertainment, games, contests, food. The Heritage Trail Tour of Homes joined the spring festival in 1983. Heritage Jubilee retains the western flavor of the original livestock show. Entertainment includes trick ropers, gun fighters, horses, and a cowboy poet. Terrell Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau volunteers and staff. work with the Christian Academy, Poetry 4-H, Terrell Heritage Society, and the City of Terrell, to put together a full weekend of activities and entertainment. More than 12,000 are expected to attend the event. Admission to the Heritage Jubilee is free. There is an admission charge for the Carnival rides and games, Tour of Homes, and Rodeo.

Texas Crawfish and Music Festival
April 19-21, 26-28
Historic Old Town Spring; 130 Spring School Road Spring, Texas 77373
Old Town Spring Preservation League
Clarence Williams
123-F Midway; Houston, TX 77373
(281) 353-9310; Fax (281) 288-6674
Music: Big Band, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Cowboy, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Street Festival, Carnival, Talent Shows, Arts and Crafts, Dance Groups
The Texas Crawfish & Music Festival is the largest and most established crawfish festival in the South and a favorite annual event for Houstonians and tourists alike. The festival features live entertainment on three stages from some of the top country and Texas country bands, zydeco, indie and rock acts along with carnival rides, midway games, exhibitions and interactive educational stations and activities for kids of all ages, plus the best Southern Louisiana food, Cajun-style crawfish and the spiciest fixings in the land! The 27th Annual festival benefits the Spring Preservation League organization, a nonprofit foundation, which is dedicated to the preservation and beautification of Old Town Spring, community projects and maintains contributions to a variety of service organizations. So come "pass a good time cher" and LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER (let the good times roll) at the Texas Crawfish & Music Festival in Old Town Spring. The festival also showcases local, regional and national entertainment on three stages from country, rock and zydeco acts. Please check back often for the 2013 Texas Crawfish & Music Festival entertainment lineup!

XIT Bluegrass Festival
April 19-21
Lamb County Fairgrounds; 17th and Hwy 385
Littlefield Arts & Heritage Committee, Inc.
Emil Macha
728 East 12th Street; Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-3870; (806) 385-1140; Fax (806) 385-6229
Music: Bluegrass
The XIT Bluegrass Festival, held April 19-21, 2013, will have bluegrass groups from all over the country performing on indoor/outdoor stages. RV hook-ups available. Concessions available. No drugs or alcohol allowed. Featuring Vintage, Batton Family, Pecos Valley, Triple L, Hanks & Co., and others.

Ben & I Play for Peace
April 20
St. David's Episcopal Church; 301 East 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Concordia University
Dr. Kim Perlak - Adjunct Professor of Guitar & American Music
11400 Concordia University Texas Drive; Austin TX 78726
(512) 610-3500; (512) 769-4270
Activities: concert/fundraiser
Ben & I Play for Peace is a National Concert event that encourages people to use their talents to help others and honors those in our community who serve. This year is the third of this collaboration between Austin classical guitar professor Kim Perlak, 15 year-old guitarist and philanthropist Ben Werdegar, and musicians from across the nation. The 2013 concert features performances by Ben & Kim, blues guitarist Kirby Kelley (the 2009-10 King of the Blues), the Concordia-TX classical performance faculty, and a guitar ensemble made up of American veterans. We are honored to support the Wounded Warrior Project with donations collected at this year's concert. Please join us, and visit our website to read our story, donate, and get involved. Concert: April 20th, 7pm, St. David's: 310 E 8th Street, Austin 78701

The Big Squeeze Semi-Finals Playoff and Free Concert
April 20
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum; 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Texas Folklife
Sarah Rucker, Program & Events Manager
1317 South Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-9255; Fax (512) 441-9222
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Polka, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: accordion contest
The Big Squeeze contest is open to non-professional accordionists 21 and younger. Semi-finalists selected by audition or mailed entries will take part in the semifinals held on April 20 at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum "http//www.thestoryoftexas.com. At that time, up to four finalists will be awarded and receive an expense-paid trip to Houston to compete before a large, enthusiastic audience of accordion fans at the Accordion Kings & Queens Festival on June 1. The Big Squeeze 2013 grand-prize-winner will be selected at the concert by the panel of judges with help from the audience. Performances by Susan Torres y Conjcuto Clemencia and Step Ridea and the Zydeco Outlaws.

Depot Day ~ 2
April 20
Old Depot; Buddy Riley Blvd.
Magnolia Historical Society
Beverly Tucker
P. O. Box 186; Magnolia, TX 77353-0399
(281) 723-4823; (281) 356-8514; Fax (281) 356-2552
Music: Country, Rock
Depot Day is an all-day festival with live music all day, 40+ arts and crafts booths, Johnny's Famous Barbeque, Elsie the Cow and various activities for children. April 27th is the rain date.

East Texas Gusher Days
April 20
Downtown Gladewater; Located on U.S. Highway 80 and State Highway 271
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
Leon Watson
P.O. Box 1409; Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5501; (903) 845-5501; Fax (903) 845-6326
Music: Country
Activities: Street dance
Enjoy a variety of events revolving around the nostalgia of the Oil Boom Days! Includes a Kick-Off luncheon, Heritage Parade, Bass Tournament, Chili Cook-Off, Fun Activities, Antique Car Show, Brownie Bowl Lick-Off, live musical entertainment, street dance, arts & crafts, food concessions and commercial area.

Houston International Festival (iFest) ~ 2
April 20-21, 27-28
City Hall, Tranquility Park and Sam Houston Park; Houston, TX
Houston Festival Foundation
Rick Mitchell
5373 West Alabama, Suite 235; Houston, TX 77056
(713) 654-8808; (713) 654-8808; Fax (713) 654-1719
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, World Beat, Celtic
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
The Houston International Festival spotlights Brazil from April 20-21 and 27-28, 2013. One of the nation’s largest presenters of world music as well as American and regional roots music, the festival features approximately 150 performing artists on eight stages over two weekends in April. The festival is located in the heart of downtown Houston, stretching across several acres of parks, plazas and streets. Featuring artists such as Bootsy Collins, The Wailers, Los Lobos, and Aaron Neville.

Hub City Music Fest
April 20
Zeke Luna Park; 1430 Beam Station Road, Alice, TX
Hub City Music Fest
P.O. Box 3857; Alice, TX 78333
(361) 562-3277
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Horseshoes, Raffle tickets, Talent Show
First ever music festival in this area to showcase local musicians in different genres such as blues, country and rock.

Squeezebox Mania 7
April 20
Threadgills World Headquarters; 301 W Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704
Guzman Fox Creative, Inc.
Joel Guzman and Sarah Fox
809 Cypress Lane; Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657-9464
(512) 745-3544
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Polka, Regional Mexican
Activities: Music festival
Internationally recognized accordionist Joel Guzman and Producer/Vocalist Sarah Fox return to Threadgills World Headquarters to present the 7th Annual Squeezebox Mania Concert. The annual event is rapidly becoming recognized as the home where Accordion Masters and Maniacs from around the world meet. This year's event will feature Texas Tornado Augie Meyer as the main artist along with Tejano Superstar Jaime Deanda, Zydecowgirl Debra Peters, Joel Guzman & Sarah Fox, Jazz Accordionist Pete Nalda, plus and a few surprise accordionists.

Texas Community Music Festival
April 20-24, 27-30, May 1-2
Central Market North; 4001 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78756-3732
Austin Civic Wind Ensemble
Herb Holland
PO Box 9893; Austin, TX 78766
(512) 789-4372
Music: Americana, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Country, Cover/Tribute, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Soul/R&B, Rock, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
The 8th Annual Texas Community Music Festival promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a lineup of musical performers as great as Texas itself and with the kind of variety that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. This year’s festival features everything from Classical to Country; R&B to Dixieland, Hot Club Jazz, Big Band Swing and Modern jazz, including several Grammy-winning artists. We will even showcase a zombie street band. Groups will range in size from soloists to 75-piece symphonic bands. Every performance is family friendly and every performance is free! TCMF is presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble and Central Market and sponsored by HEB and Strait Music Company.

Untapped
April 20
Trinity Groves; west base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas, TX
Spune Productions
Annette Marin
7167 Waterlily Lane; Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 555-8172
Music: Rock
Activities: Music festival
Dallas Untapped Indie Beer & Indie Music – 45+ Breweries, 100+ Beers, 10+ Bands including national touring acts, Local Vendors & Food Trucks. As a result of the incredible early response it was apparent that we would not be able to include all those that are interested in attending Untapped Festival if we remained in the street in front of The Common Table. TRINITY GROVES is an exciting project and the perfect fit for this concept. Our capacity more than doubles and we have plenty of room for future growth. Parking will also be a breeze and that is a massive positive. Plus, pristine views of downtown Dallas and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge provide an amazing backdrop for drinking great brews and listening to excellent tunes.

Austin Music People's UnGala: Unwind
April 21
ACL Live; 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard Austin, TX 78701
Austin Music People
(877) 435-9849
Activities: Awards show
The evening’s host is Laurie Gallardo of KUTX, and the evening’s honorary co-chairs are Mayor Lee Leffingwell and former mayors Will Wynn, Bruce Todd, Gus Garcia, Lee Cooke, and Sen. Kirk Watson. UNWIND includes performances by Alejandro Escovedo, Shakey Graves, The Bright Light Social Hour, Mother Falcon, Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards) and her special guests, Minor Mishap Marching Band, and Charlie Belle, with an after-party set by local hip-hop artist Tee Double. There will also be a video tribute to the late Brent Grulke of SXSW, set to be introduced by Margaret Moser. Tickets start at $25 and are available at acl-live.com, the ACL Live Box Office, or at (877) 435-9849.

Texas Regional Radio and Music Awards &Radio Seminar ~ 2
April 21
Arlington Music Hall; 224 North Center Street, Arlington, TX
The Texas Regional Radio & Music Association
Judy Mayes
Arlington, TX
(817) 905-4555; (214) 697-8954
Activities: Awards show
Texas Country Music superstar, Deryl Dodd will return as co-host along with the hot duo, The Rankin Twins(April and Amy), for the 3rd Annual Texas Regional Radio Music Awards on Sunday, April 21, 2013 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, TX. The afternoon will honor Texas/Red Dirt Music’s top artists, radio stations and special events for their accomplishments over the past year. For more information on the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards please go to "http://www.trrma.net/

Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival and Chili Cookoff
April 23-27
Melody Mountain Ranch; Stephenville
Melody Mountain Ranch, Inc
Sherry Taylor
4217 County Road 423; Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-8505; (254) 968-8505; Fax (254) 968-8000
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival
The "Best Outdoor Music Event in the State", Larry Joe Taylor's 21st Annual Texas Music Festival and C.A.S.I. sanctioned Chili Cook-off is once again scheduled to be held at Melody Mountain Ranch just outside of Stephenville, TX April 21-25, 2009. This long-standing annual spring celebration of original music draws over 30,000 people from across the US and Europe and has gained international recognition for showcasing the most talented singer/songwriters in the nation. The 2012 entertainment lineup will include many original songwriters and bands from across the U.S. include Hayes Carll, Josh Abbott Band, Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, Jason Boland & the Stragglers, and of course, Larry joe Taylor. For additional information or to purchase tickets please visit www.larryjoetaylor.com, or call the festival office at 254.968.8505 Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm.

Buccaneer Days
April 25 - May 5
American Bank Center-Corpus Christi Bayfront; 402 South Shoreline
Buccaneer Commission
Jane Ritter
P.O. Box 30404; Corpus Christi, TX 78463-0404
(361) 882-3242; (361) 884-8331; Fax (361) 882-5735
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Cowboy, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo
Buccaneer Days brings back memories of Corpus Christi's past as a hideaway for pirates. It features 12 days of fun and festivities such as PRCA Rodeo, carnival, parades, fireworks, music festival, Folklorico competition, BBQ Challenge, Senior Dance, Junior Talent Showcase, and numerous athletic and sporting events.

Downtown Rhythms
April 25
Downtown Victoria
Victoria Symphony
2112 North Navarro; Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 576-4500
Victoria Symphony proudly invites you to join us for an evening of food and fun at our annual FREE family concert, Downtown Rhythms. The Symphony will perform selection from pops, jazz, and movie favorites. From 5:30 pm-8:30 pm in Downtown Victoria!

Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic
April 25-28
Knights of Columbus Hall P.O. Box 46, 77964; Highway 77 South
Texas State Championship Fiddlers' Frolics Inc.
Frank Zaruba, (361) 798-3953
P.O. Box A; Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2311
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival, BBQ Cookoff , Sausage Cookoff
The Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic features more than 100 contestants competing in age divisions for the $1,500 top prize and state championship trophy. The event's lineup is as follows: jam session for early arrivals on Thursday; Cajun and Bluegrass Night on Friday with Cajun bands and Cajun food; a dance with Nashville stars, contests, and barbecue, sausage, and chili cookoffs on Saturday; and on Sunday, induction of worthy fiddlers to the Hall of Fame, fun run, cookoffs, and the State Championship Fiddler contest finals. The Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic will include an Out of State Division with $2,500 in prizes, a Guitar division with $1,000 in prizes; Freshman Fiddling Division with a $2,000 violin as first prize plus $500 for other entries, $5000 in prizes for the top twenty in Championship Texas Division, and a Senior Division for fiddlers over 65 years of age. Visitor sampling of barbecue entries (Attendees can purchase tickets to take to participating barbecue contestants and receive a sample of their various entries.)

Art in the Square
April 26-28
Southlake Town Square; South Carroll Ave. & Southlake Blvd.
Southlake Women's Club
Terri Messing
P.O. Box 92611; Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 421-6792
Music: Children's, Country, Jazz
Activities: Fine Art Show
The annual Art in the Square Festival is a three-day community event. Now in its 13th year, the festival has raised over $1,000,000 for area charities. The 2012 event will be held April 27-29th in Southlake Town Square. Art in the Square is a juried art fair hosted by The Southlake Women's club, Inc. at the Southlake Town Square in the city of Southlake. In addition to the numerous art displays, the Art in the Square Festival also offers music, activities, and food for all ages.

Austin Food & Wine Festival
April 26-28
Auditorium Shores & Republic Square Park; 800 West Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 900 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Pamper your palate in one of the hippest cities in the country at the first-ever Austin FOOD & WINE Festival, presented by FOOD & WINE Magazine. Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin's own acclaimed gourmet scene for an indulgent, two-day epicurean adventure unlike any other, topped off with live performances by Lucinda Williams and Mayer Hawthorne & The County. Throughout the weekend, you'll experience up-close and personal access to culinary, wine and spirit talent at over 35 cooking demos, wine and cocktail seminars. Between sessions, drop by the VIP or Weekender Lounge for complimentary beer, wine and cocktails. Then sip and nibble your way through The H-E-B Grand Tasting Pavilion showcasing over 80 wine, spirit and artisanal food exhibitors, along with celebrated local and regional restaurants. Plus, pick-up copies of inspiring cookbooks and get them signed by your favorite chefs in the BookPeople autograph tent. From tacos and tequila to grilling and grapes, spoil yourself with the sights, sounds and laid-back flavor only the Live Music Capital of the World can offer.

Austin Psych Fest
April 26-28
Carson Creek Ranch; 9501 Sherman Road Austin, TX
Reverberation Appreciation Society
Adam Demetri, Founder / Producer / Director
4400 Garnett; Austin, TX 78745
(512) 796-5557
Music: Rock, Psychedelic
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention
Austin Psych Fest was founded in 2008 to honor the legacy of Austin's musical history as the birthplace of psychedelic rock through the creation of a music and multimedia art festival. The festival showcases the best of vintage, modern, established and up-and-coming acts that push the envelope in mind expanding music.

Corporate Battle of the Bands
April 26
Antone's from 6 p.m.-1 a.m.; 2015 East Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) Corporate Battle of the Bands
P.O. Box 301496; Austin, TX 78703
(512) 324-3414; (512) 322-5177
Music: Cover/Tribute, Pop, Punk, Soul/R&B, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Battle of the Bands
The 6th Annual Corporate Battle of the Bands is a fundraiser concert where business people who play music as a hobby compete with each other in front of celebrity judges to raise awareness and funds for the Health Alliance for the Austin Musicians (HAAM). Proceeds from bands' donations and concert ticket sales works together with affiliate service providers Seton Healthcare Family (primary medical care), St. David's Foundation, in partnership with Capital Area Dental Foundation (basic dental care), the SIMS Foundation (mental health and addiction recovery services), Estes Audiology (hearing services), and Prevent Blindness Texas (vision services). For more information: www.myhaam.org. Bands interested in participating in the Corporate Battle of the Bands should contact Chris Alberts (512) 324-9999 x 15905.

Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
April 26-28
Denton Quakertown Park and Facilities; 321 East McKinney
Denton Festival Foundation, Inc.
Carol Short, Director
P.O. Box 2104; Denton, TX 76202
(940) 565-0931; Fax (940) 566-7007
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Fine Arts Show
The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival is an annual three-day arts in the park featuring the best in professional jazz and cross-cultural music on three stages. Come hear the sounds, experience the art and taste the flavors of the DENTON ARTS AND JAZZ FESTIVAL, a FREE three-day event in the heart of the city in beautiful Quakertown Park. Over 2,700 performers on seven stages, fine arts and crafts, children's art activities and food and games make up the event. Produced by the Denton Festival Foundation, the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival emerged from an incredible pool of professionals and amateurs and proceeds from concession booths benefit local arts in a community where arts and music are nurtured at every level, every day. 2013 Headliners are David Sandborn, The "Original" blues Brothers Band and Brave Combo.

Freer Rattlesnake Roundup
April 26-27
Freer Cactus Corral; East Highway 44; 2 miles east of Freer
Freer Chamber of Commerce
Tina Holbein
P.O. Box 717; Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6891; (361) 394-6891; Fax (361) 394-7055
Music: Country, Tejano
Activities: Singing contests, Carnival, Vendor Booths, Food Booths, Horseshoe Tournament
The Freer Rattlesnake Roundup attracts more than 35,000 visitors who gather at the Freer Cactus Corral for the biggest party in Texas. The event is a weekend salute that celebrates the area's most famous resident. Fun for all ages, the Freer Rattlesnake Roundup includes indoor concerts featuring country and Tejano music stars. Other attractions include a Saturday parade, carnival, arts and crafts fair, dances, stage shows, strolling grounds entertainment, daredevil snake shows, and traditional rattlesnake hunt and contest. Fried rattlesnake and other foods available. For more information, contact the Freer Chamber of Commerce at (361) 394-6891.

Germanfest ~ 2
April 26-28
City Park; Highway 82 and Maple Street
Muenster Chamber of Commerce
John Broyles
P.O. Box 714; Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2227; (800) 942-8037; Fax (940) 759-2228
Music: Children's, Country, Jazz, Polka, Rock
Activities: Bicycle rally, Fun Run, BBQ cook off , Professional wrestling tournament
Muenster was founded in 1889 by people of German heritage and Catholic faith. This unique German community located in North Texas, of approximately 1,500, is a close-knit family in both kinship and kindred spirit. This family, of common heritage and faith, throws one of the biggest parties in Texas, Germanfest, the last full weekend in April. This three-day festival attracts thousands to mouthwatering German sausage, scrumptious apple strudel, hearty cheeses and homemade bread, cakes and pies. So, come to Muenster and let us be your host for food, fun and frolic. Be sure to bring a "guten apetit." Plan to participate in one or more of our exciting activities. Events include a 5k and 15k Germanfest Fun Run, a Metric Century Bicycle Rally, a Sausage and Rib Cook-Off, and other assorted competitions. There will be entertainment for the whole family, including mimes, magicians, clowns and storytellers, or the Karneval and Kinder Theater for the children, while Mom and Dad delight in dancing, music, arts and crafts, a rock-climbing wall, folk dancing, and two stages with non-stop entertainment. Located on U.S. Highway 82, 14 miles west of I-35, about 70 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Muenster is waiting to welcome you to their community and entertain you at Germanfest.

Katy Jazz Festival
April 26-27
Katy HS Performing Arts Center; 6331 Highway Blvd., Katy, TX
Katy ISD
Bob Bryant
6301 South Stadium Lane; Katy, TX 77494
(281) 396-2270
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
"Like Music? You'll Love Katy!" Mark your calendar and save the dates--April 26-27, 2013. You will not want to miss out on this GREAT weekend of Live Jazz and Art! The Katy Jazz Festival is once again proud to offer world renown professional jazz artists, student jazz groups, and professional visual artworks. A merge of jazz education, jazz entertainment, and visual art nestled 35 miles away from the bustling traffic of Houston, Texas. Beginning on April 26, outstanding student Big Bands will be providing live concerts at 4, 5, and 6 pm. At 7:30 pm, the sounds of professional jazz saxophonist, Woody Witt and Quantum Mechanics from New York begin the feature concert. That night's headliner is world-renown jazz trumpeter Wayne Bergeron and the MSM Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Noe Marmolejo. On Saturday, April 27, the day is filled with 3 different performance areas featuring student jazz Big Bands, student jazz combos, professional combos from throughout Texas and nearby Louisiana, as well as a professional art exhibit/sales known as ARTkaty! Saturday is capped off with a feature concert beginning with the Big Band sounds of the Katy ISD All-Star Jazz Band at 7:30 pm. Saturday's headliner group is the Jazz Combo of the talented and renown jazz trombonist, Mr. Andre Hayward (a native Texan). Information about the Saturday professional performance line-up, student performance line-up, and professional bios of all professional artists will be available on the event's website: "http://www.katyjazzfestival.com.

Real. Texas. Festival.
April 26-27
Resistol Arena and environs; 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite
City of Mesquite and Mesquite Championship Rodeo
Daren Watkins
1515 Galloway; Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 216-6499; (972) 989-5396
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Latin Pop, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, Celtic
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo, Carnival, Car Show, BBQ Cook-off
The Real. Texas. Festival. Features two days of concerts by national and regional recording artists. Friday, April 26, Pat Green will perform. Saturday, April 27, features Kevin Fowler. The event also includes the Cowboys & Chrome Car Show and incorporates performances of the Mesquite Pro Rodeo Series.

Wildflower Trails of Texas
April 26-27
Music City Texas Theatre; Downtown Square - Linden, Spring Park, Hughes Springs Downtown, Avinger
Wildflower Trails of Texas
Mary Dowd
410 Barker Street; Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-3388; (903) 240-1394; Fax (903) 756-7842
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Gospel, Rock, Texas Music
Activities: Awards show, Rodeo, Arts & Crafts, Art Show, Wildflower Education, Quilt Show, Trail Ride
Wildflower Trails is a celebration at the start of the wildflower blooming season. The Wildflower Trail consists of Highways 49, 155, and 11 between Avinger, Linden, and Hughes Springs. There are literally thousands of different varieties of wildflowers naturally occurring in the area. Although blooming of wildflowers is unpredictable, the last full weekend in April has proven to be one of the most beautiful. Wildflower Trails of Texas, is scheduled for April 21-23 in Linden, Hughes Springs, and Avinger. Texas musicians will be featured throughout the festival, along with church and gospel groups to celebrate with music and the beauty of Spring in east Texas.

Bob Wills Day
April 26-28
Bob Wills Center; One block west of Highway 70
Bob Wills Foundation
P.O. Box 306; Turkey, TX 79261
(806) 423-1253; Fax (806) 423-1221
Music: Country, Cowboy, Western Swing
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival
For 42 years now, the last Saturday in April has been the day that thousands of fans from around the world transform the sleepy West Texas town of Turkey into the center of the Western Swing universe. Turkey, Texas is the hometown of Bob Wills, the innovator of one of the few truly American forms of music known as Western Swing. This unique genre is a fusion of Country, Western, Jazz, Blues and even Gospel music, and unlike most forms, fans don't go to a concert to just listen to a Western Swing band, they go to dance!

Arbor Daze Festival
April 27-28
Euless City Hall; 201 North Ector, Euless, TX 76039
City of Euless
Suzanne Hendrickson
1314-B Royal Lane ; Euless, TX 76040
(817) 685-1662; (817) 685-1429
Music: Children's, Country, Cover/Tribute
Activities: County fair
Arbor Daze is a two day event that has brought international attention to Euless for its commitment to beautify and improve the environment through the planting of trees. Performers have included Sam the Sham with Crawfish, The Boxtops, Davy Jones, Three Dog Night, Mulberry Lane, Taylor Dane, Cyndi Lauper, Emerald City, Nick Colionne and Dave Koz. Arbor Daze has also garnered recognition as being a fabulous, free, family-oriented festival that brings our community together in an atmosphere of fun-filled activities.

Art of the Arts Spring Youth Seminar
April 27
Nimitz High School; 100 West Oakdale Road, Irving, TX
Millhouse Entertainment
Mildred L Batts, CEO/Founder
P. O. Box 221; Coppell, TX 75019
(469) 544-9022
Music: Big Band, Children's, Dance/Electronic, Gospel, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, Rock, World Beat
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention, Arts / Entertainment Workshop
Art of the Arts Spring Youth Seminar designed to cultivate enrichment of youth in the area of artistic development of the arts/entertainment industry through educational awareness! This is a chance for talented and gifted youth to showcase their talent before industry professionals! Refreshments provided by Olive Garden restaurant, Lewisville. Free admission. Free prizes/giveaways.

Comanche Gospel Music Jamboree
April 27
Comanche City Park
Danny Bingham
1102 East Milton; Comanche, TX 76442
(325) 330-1219
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Gospel
Activities: Music festival
A gathering once a year to bring families together and enjoy a day of fun, food and music. Christian artists come from all over to perform at the Jamboree. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and sit back and enjoy the day! Admission is free!!

Folklife Festival
April 27-28
Cisco Junior College Campus; Cisco
Cisco Civic League
Millie Lewis
P.O. Box 411; Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3827; (254) 442-2537; Fax (254) 442-2546
Music: Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic
The Folklife Festival and Frontier Jubilee features musical entertainment, different arts and crafts demonstrations, bread making, food vendors and an antique tractor show.

King William Fair
April 27
King William Historic District
King William Association
Zet Baer
1032 South Alamo Street; San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 271-3247; (210) 227-8786; Fax (210) 227-8030
Music: Americana, Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Mariachi, Polka, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
The King William Association invites you to celebrate the History and Diversity of Texas' first historic neighborhood. The King William Fair strives to bring you a family-oriented event, favoring local flavor for food, arts and crafts, entertainment, plus the best little parade around. Corporate sponsorships available.

Mary Wilson of The Supremes: Jazz/Kenny Dorham Jazzfest ~ 2
April 27
The Depot X; 615 Post Oak Road, Fairfield, Texas 75840
Trinity Star Arts Council, Inc.
Janie Richards, President
P.O. Box 1546; Fairfield, TX 75840
(903) 388-4765
Kenny Dorham Jazzfest presents Mary Wilson of The Supremes in Fairfield on April 27, 2013. A Motown and Jazz Party with Ms. Wilson following concert at Depot X. Music by Dave Wild Quartet and guest saxophonist, Janette Gibson.

Sylvan Beach Festival
April 27
Historic Sylvan Beach Park; La Porte
LaPorte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 996; La Porte, TX 77572-0996
(281) 471-1123; Fax (281) 471-1710
Music: Americana, Country, Cover/Tribute
The 57th Annual Sylvan Beach Festival and Crawfish Jam will kick off with a parade which will begin at 10:00am. The parade will start on the corner of Fairmont Parkway and Broadway. Gates will open at 9:00am at historic Sylvan Beach Park on lovely Galveston Bay. Activities at the park begin immediately following the parade with many exciting things to enjoy including live entertainment, food, arts & crafts booths, a cook-off, a carnival, pageant, and much more. An outdoor concert will include the following acts: Mark 4 Band (1:15 p.m.), Brian Evans (3 p.m.), Jason Cassidy (5 p.m.), Bart Crow (8 p.m.), Stoney LaRue (10 p.m.).

Wharton County Youth Fair and Exposition
April 19-20, 27-May 4
Wharton County Fair Youth and Exposition; FM 960 and 6036 FM FM 961
Wharton County Youth Fair and Exposition
Cindy Blaha
P.O. Box 167; Glen Flora, TX 77443-0167
(979) 677-3350; Fax (979) 677-3561
Music: Country, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Wharton County Youth Fair and Exposition events include a rodeo, dances, livestock show, carnival, arts and crafts, and a barbecue cookoff.

Yesterfest
April 27
Downtown Bastrop City Park; Bastrop, TX
Bastrop Opera House
Al Mouton
P.O. Box 691; Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 303-6283; Fax (512) 332-0000
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Polka, Tejano, Scottish
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
Yesterfest is a community event with hundreds of volunteers that help to put on a wide variety of activities. Yesterfest is sponsored by the Bastrop Opera House and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and the. This year's event will kick off at 9:00 a.m with activities around Bastrop (not at Fishermans Park), you will experience a wide variety of activities depicting the different times of Bastrop's history. There will be various pioneering groups displaying the clothing and tools used long ago as well as music and dancing. Some individuals will be wearing authentic cowboy outfits along with their six-shooters, in addition there will be a variety of individuals showing off other style clothing worn during pioneer days. There will be displays showing how things were made for example: fabric, quilts, wooden tools, and many others. We will have folk music, dancing, exhibits, games, lots of good food and friendly people to make for a great experience.

LoneStarMusic Awards
April 28
Texas Music Theater; 120 East San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666
LoneStarMusic Magazine
Zach Jennings
202C University Drive; San Marcos, TX 78666-5780
(512) 392-8030; (800) 896-8742
Music: Americana, Country
Activities: Awards show

Pride of Texas Festival
April 29-30; May 7-10, 14-15, 17-18, 23-24
Arlington, Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio; Arlington, Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, TX
World View Travel
P.O. Box 13949; Arlington, TX 76094
(800) 228-6587
Activities: Concert season
Performance Festival for ALL sizes of Elementary, Middle School, and Junior High Bands, Orchestras, Choirs and other ensembles. 2011 dates: Corpus Christi: April 13; Dallas: May 1-4; Arlington: May 8-11; Austin: May 15-16; San Antonio: May 18, Houston May 25.