August - Texas Music Events Calendar 2012

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Frio River Song Festival
August 2-4
Concan, TX
Owen Temple Music
Mary Woodall, Assistant Producer
1201 W 24th Street Suite 107; Austin, TX 78705
(512) 489-4094
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Songwriting contests
The Frio River Song Festival is held annually on on the first weekend in August near Concan, Texas in northern Uvalde County (about 80 miles west of San Antonio on Highway 90) near the Frio River. On Friday night of the weekend, nine songwriters perform at a small acoustic outdoor concert on the riverfront of a cabin on the Frio River. On Saturday night, the festival holds an open-to-the-public, multi-artist, band show at the House Pasture Cattle Company venue in Concan. The festival features acoustic outdoor performances by songwriters and coordinates small gatherings for the sharing of songs and stories in a beautiful part of the Texas Hill Country.

XIT Rodeo and Reunion ~ 2
August 2-4
Rita Blanca Lake
XIT Rodeo and Reunion, Inc.
Scott Simmons, President/BBQ
P.O. Box 966; Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-7675; (806) 333-4367
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo
The XIT Rodeo and Reunion features a PRCA rodeo with more than 900 contestants, a parade, a watermelon feed, a porkchop feed, and the world's largest free bar-b-que. XIT also includes three nights of live country and Texas music. Headliners have included Calvin Milburnon Band, Blackhawk, Jesse & Noah Bellamy, The Buster Bledsoe Band, Tommy Gallagher and the Bart Crow Band.

The Plaza Classic Film Festival
August 2-12
Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre; 125 Pioneer Plaza
El Paso Community Foundation
Eric Pearson, Executive Vice President
P.O. Box 272; El Paso, TX 79943
(915) 533-4020
Music: Pop, Regional Mexican, Rock
The Plaza Classic Film Festival is the world's largest film festival devoted to classic cinema. With more than 85 screenings, concerts, and fun celebrity events, the PCFF is an amazing spectacle in the Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre, a 1930's movie palace restored in 2006 as a state-of-the-art, breathtaking atmospheric theatre. In its fifth year, the festival offers access to some of the best movies ever made for the best prices you'll find anywhere-- all-access passes are $150, and tickets range from $0 to $10. Bands (tentative) who will be performing are Johnny Costello, The Da, Mexicans at Night, and The Lusitania. It all takes place in El Paso, Texas, under the West Texas sky-- indoors and out.

Rock the Desert Festival
August 2-4
Rock the Desert Festival Field; 2000 North FM 1788, Midland
Rock the Desert Ministries
Marcy Tull
10 Desta Drive, Suite LL170; Midland, TX 79705
(432) 697-4548; Fax (432) 687-1024
Music: Rap/Hip Hop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Ministry
Rock the Desert will hold the thirteenth annual festival in 2012. Visit our website at www.rockthedesert.com for more information.

Houston International Jazz Festival
August 3-5
Verizon Wireless Theater, Wortham Theater; 500 McKinney, 610 Preston
Jazz Education, Inc.
Richard Dabon
P.O. Box 8031; Houston, TX 77288
(713) 839-7000; Fax (713) 839-8266
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The first weekend in August represents the kick off celebration for August Jazz Month and the beginning festivities of the Annual Houston International Jazz Festival. The festival events are held in three locations. The Red Cat Jazz Cafe hosts the opening reception, the Worthham Theater Center is the site for the Kroger Mayor's Scholarship Jazz Brunch featuring Jazz Education's Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars. This year presents an excellent opportunity for sponsors to join forces with the HIJF in an effort to further link their company with a diverse audience. All proceeds go to the Jazz Education Inc. to support music education for under-served youth in the southwest region. Verizon Wireless will host the Saturday and Sunday events.

Schulenburg Festival
August 3-5
Wolters Park; South Bohlmann Avenue
Schulenburg Festival Association
Sheila Brossmann
P.O. Box 115; Schulenburg, TX 78956
Music: Country, Polka, Rock
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
The Schulenburg Festival invites you to bring the family and join in the fun. There is live music throughout the weekend along with food booths and ice cold refreshments. There are tournaments for Ladies & Men's softball, volleyball, golf and 3 on 3 basketball. A Fun-Run~Run for Scouting. There are cook-offs for Chili, Beans, Bar-B-Q and Bloody Marys. An Arts, Crafts, antiques and collectibles show. Go-Texan Events, Horseshoe pitching, cow chip & egg toss. Tricycle races and a kiddie parade. There is a homecoming festival for graduates from SHS and BFHS. There is a rodeo on both Friday and Saturday. The Grand parade is on Sunday in downtown Schulenburg. 2012 bands are soon to be announced- visit the web for updates.

Summer Salsa
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Beckert Park; 5044 Addison Circle, Addison, TX
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6281; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Salsa
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
Enjoy summer evenings under the stars in beautiful Beckert Park. Listen to live music from some of the hottest names in salsa while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants. Salsa dance lessons are presented by the Dance Council prior to the concert.

Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest
August 4
Bailey Inglish Auditorium; 201 East 10th Street, Bonham, TX
Special Collections Dept. of the James E. Gee Library
Texas A&M University-Commerce
P. O. Box 507; Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-4651; (903) 450-6806
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Songwriting contests
This summer, dozens of songwriters will be competing for cash prizes, a studio recording session and airtime on area radio stations in a contest named after the late Ruby Allmond. The highlight of the 2012 contest will be a performance by the 10 finalists in Bonham, TX, August 4, 2012 before the judges and a live audience. This contest is presented by the Special Collections Dept. of the James G. Gee Library, Texas A&M University-Commerce, with a first place prize of $300.00, 2nd place $200.00, and 3rd place $100.00. The winner of the 2012 Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest will also have a chance to record his or her original song at a studio in Commerce, TX. Contestants are required to fill out an entry form and submit a CD with no more than two original songs along with two copies of the lyrics. Entries must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2012. Judges will select the 10 finalists who must then perform their song for the judges and an audience on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Bailey Inglish Auditorium in Bonham, where the winner of the Ruby Allmond Songwriting Contest will be announced.

Fiddlers' Contest
August 4
Lake Rita Blanca Park; 1291 FM 281
Dalhart Chamber of Commerce
Kristine Olsen
P.O. Box 967; Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-5646; (806) 249-5646; Fax (806) 244-4945
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Fiddling contests
Fiddling Contest open to all age groups. Cash prizes. Takes place at noon immediately following the XIT Rodeo & Reunion Street Parade on the lawn, west of the Rodeo arena.

Deleon Peach and Melon Festival and Tractor Pull
August 7-11
P.O. Box 64; Deleon, TX 76444

Texas Association of Broadcasters • Society of Broadcast Engineers Convention and Trade Show
August 8-9
Renaissance Hotel; Austin, TX
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Emily Lehane
502 East 11th Street, Suite 200; Austin, TX 778701
(512) 322-9944; (512) 322-9944; Fax (512) 322-0522
Activities: Awards show, Trade show/convention
The Texas Association of Broadcasters joins with the Society of Broadcast Engineers (Southwest Region) to host the largest state broadcast association in the nation -- the annual TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show. August 8-9, 2012.

Acoustic Music Camp ~ 2
August 9-11
South Oaks Church; 5925 US Highway 287, Arlington, TX
Acoustic Plus, Inc
Gerald Jones
5435 North Garland Avenue, Suite 140; Garland, TX 75040
(214) 236-0783
Music: Bluegrass, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music Instruction
Acoustic Music Camp is three days of fun and learning in a friendly, supportive environment. We offer classes in three finger banjo, flatpicking guitar, mandolin, Bluegrass and Texas fiddling, and Bluegrass style, clawhammer banjo, harmony vocals, songwriting, bass, and Djanjo style guitar. We have a world-class faculty who, along with being great musicians and teachers, are great people.

La Vernia BBQ Cookoff
August 10-11
La Vernia City Park
La Vernia Park Foundation
P.O. Box 67; La Vernia, TX 78121
Music: Country, Cowboy
The 9th annual BBQ Cookoff hosts a famous IBCA-sanctioned BBQ cooking competition, where teams compete for the best BBQ chicken, beef, and ribs. But there is more to this event than just BBQ: this is a 2-day family event with something for everyone, including live music! All proceeds from this event go towards helping the La Vernia Park Foundation meet it's main goal and objective : Making park improvements!

Navasota Blues Fest
August 10-11
Grimes County Expo Center; 5280 FM 3455 - Navasota
Navasota Blues Fest, Inc.
P.O. Box 1633; Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-6600; Fax (936) 825-3699
Activities: Music festival
The Navasota Blues Fest is held annually in August, in memory of Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. For two days local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather to celebrate the heritage of blues music and honor Mance Lipscomb. Proceeds benefit related activities and the Mance Lipscomb Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships not only to a deserving high school graduate, but also continuing education scholarships to previous winners still pursuing an education. The event is held in an air-conditioned hall and tables are available for all patrons. Food and drink available.

Summer's Last Blast ~ 2
August 10-11
Downtown Vernon
Vernon Street Machine and Classics Association
Jim Gryseels
P. O. Box 1289; Vernon, TX 76385
(940) 553-1695; (940) 553-4321
Music: Pop, Rock
Come cruise one of the largest drags in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma and be part of the event of a lifetime. Step back in time to see all the shining chrome, coolest paint jobs and the hottest cars in the region. Cruise with 1,000 entries in front of 20,000 spectators and try to impress them lining the entire drag. It's here in Vernon, Texas. Classic car, tractor, motorcycle display's at downtown area banks on Friday. See a Friday night concert at the Wilbarger County Auditorium. Saturday kicks off with the Vernon Police Dept. Burn-Out Contest. The Registered Cruise (1978 and Older vehicles only) is 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.. on Saturday. Summer's Last Blast wraps up Sunday with a Car Show in Roy Orbison Park.

East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
August 11-12
Henderson Civic Center; 1005 Highway 64 West
East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
Robert L. Vaughn
3528 CR 3168 West; Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 863-5379; (903) 657-4118
Activities: Music festival
The East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention is an a cappella shape note singing from a songbook entitled "The Sacred Harp." The East Texas Convention, founded in 1855, is the oldest singing convention in Texas and the second oldest continuous Sacred Harp singing convention in the United States. Singing begins at 9:30 on Saturday morning and singers sing until about 3 p.m. for each of two days, with appropriate breaks. Lunch is provided by the Convention. Singers from many U.S. states annually descend on Henderson, Texas for this special event.

St. Louis Day
August 12
Koenig Park; 1700 San Jacinto
St. Louis Catholic Church
Deborah Gouard
610 Madrid Street; Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2826; (830) 931-2826; Fax (830) 931-9016
Music: Country, Latin/Spanish, Mariachi, Polka
St. Louis Day features arts, crafts, barbecue dinner, bingo, silent auction, and live entertainment. The live entertainment features oldies and latest hit songs as well as dancers from different cultures.

Calhoun County Fair
August 12-18
Calhou County Fair Grounds; County Road 101
Arnold Rangel
P.O. Box 42; Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7070
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Singing contests
Featuring country band Tejas Brothers, and old school songs by Jimmy Edwards.

Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion
August 13-18
Reunion Pavillion and Grounds; 111 Reunion Drive, Alvarado, TX
Reunion Association
Billy Gray
P.O. Box 217; Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 866-2069
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Gospel
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Parade
The Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion event includes the Parade and Queen Contest Monday, the Baby Contest Tuesday, a musical Wednesday, a christian and gospel band Thursday, a Fiddler contest Friday, and a country/western band Saturday. There will be a large carnival on the Midway Wednesday - Saturday. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight.

Pioneer Days Festival and Rodeo ~ 2
August 15-18
T & P Railroad Trail Head Park; US Hwy 82 & Ellis Street
New Boston Chamber of Commerce
Deborah Cook, Executive Director
100 North Center Street; New Boston, TX 75570-2935
(903) 628-2581; Fax (903) 628-6340
Music: Country, Gospel
Activities: County fair, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance
Pioneer Days begins Thursday with Gospel Singing. Amusement rides, arm band night Thursdays. Friday continues with amusement rides, arts & crafts, retail products for sale, street dance and plenty of good food to buy. Activities on Saturday include: Pancake breakfast, parade, turkey shoot, and the 4-Wheeler Mud Races with entry fee and cash prizes for winners. All day entertainment, arts & crafts, retail products for sale. Live entertainment all day. Fiddlers Contest. Juried Art Show. Awards to be presented to winners of Quilt Show, Baked Goods, Canned Goods. Free Kid Games. Amusement Rides. More good food to buy. Petting zoo, pony rides, dunking booth, kid train rides, human Gyro, giant kid slide, and rock wall climbing.

Athens MDA Benefit Pro Rodeo ~ 2
August 17-18
Henderson County Fairpark Complex; Highway 31 East, Athens, TX
Smith Pro Rodeos
Priscilla Tamburelli
P.O. Box 1839; Athens, TX 75751
(903) 489-2652; (888) 822-5919; Fax (903) 489-0601
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo
Join us at our annual PRCA rodeo to benefit the MDA. Tickets can be purchased at our website www.smithprorodeos.com or by phone. This annual event attracts thousands and tickets will go fast. For more information about other events scheduled for the rodeo week please contact us at 903-489-2652. We look forward to seeing you there!

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
August 17-25
North Texas State Fairgrounds; 2217 North Carroll Blvd.
North Texas State Fair Association, Inc.
Glenn Carltton
P.O. Box 1695; Denton, TX 76202
(940) 387-2632; Fax (940) 382-7763
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, Trade show/convention
The North Texas State Fair includes rodeos, chili and barbecue cookoffs, livestock show, commercial exhibits, carnival, live entertainment, beauty pageant, creative arts, photography contest, children's art contest, and more. Past performers include Charlie Robison, John Conlee, Eddy Raven, Asleep at the Wheel, Pat Green, Vince Vance & the Valiants, Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing, LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, The Bellamy Brothers, Darryl Worley, Cory Morrow, Sonny Burgess, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, Kevin Fowler, Gene Watson, Mark David Manders, Baylie Brown, Jack Ingram, Stoney Larue, Sammy Kershaw, Eli Young, and Johnny Rodriguez.

Elvis Festival
August 18-19
Little Graceland; 701 West Highway 100
Little Graceland
Simon Vega
701 West Ocean Blvd.; Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-5482; (956) 551-2816 (cell)
Music: Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, car show and rides for children
Since August 1993, Simon Vega has held the annual Elvis Festival. Simon now holds two annual festivals, one in August for the memorial of Elvis' death date, and a party in January for the King's Birthday. The festivities include live music, food and beverages, Elvis look-a-like contest, sing-a-like contest, car shows, trivia, museum tours and fun for the family. The highlight of the festivities are the world class impersonators that come from all around to perform Elvis hits on stage, giving the festival its proud tradition of celebration. Simon Vega and his wife met Elvis during Vega's time at Fort Hood, Texas. Theresa posed for a photo with Elvis, recalling that was nervous as he placed his arm around her for the picture; after the picture was taken, Elvis responded "gracias." The photo of Elvis and Theresa can be seen in the Little Graceland Museum. Although Simon had met Elvis around the barracks at Fort Hood, it wasn't until they got shipped off to Germany where Simon finally got to get the opportunity to know Elvis. In late August of 1958 when they arrived in Freidburg, Germany, both men were assigned to Company D Spearhead 3rd Army Division. It was in the "chow" line that Simon approached Elvis and reintroduced himself. From that day on, Vega and Presley became "army buddies." The two friends shared guard duty and other details. Elvis just wanted to be treated as an equal to his fellow soldiers; no better, no worse.

Deep Summer Bluegrass Festival ~ 2
August 22-25
The Chrystal Opry House; 1.5 miles west of Tom Bean and .5 miles south of Highway 902 on White Mound Road
Chrystal Opry House at Melody Ranch
Bill Hayes, Owner
1977 White Mound Road; Sherman, TX 75090-5680
(903) 546-6893; (903) 271-4260
Music: Bluegrass, Gospel
Activities: Music festival
The Deep Summer Bluegrass Festival includes a gospel night on Thursday, August 23rd. There will be two sets on Friday and Saturday of Bluegrass music. We have an 80 space RV park on site. Programs are performed inside the air-conditioned Chrystal Opry House and a concession area is available. Bands performing are: Triple L Bluegrass Band, Grass Notes, Bluefield Express, Cedar Ridge, The Upper Grassmen, and Full Quiver. More bands to be announced so please check the web site.

Gillespie County Fair
August 23-26
Gillespie County Fairgrounds; Highway 16 South - 530 Fair Drive
Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, Inc.
Gary Kunz
P.O. Box 526; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-2359; Fax (830) 997-4923
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
Gillespie County Fair features a downtown parade on Main Street (Friday), horse races (Saturday-Sunday), and live entertainment (Friday and Saturday). Other activities include livestock show, 4-H and FFA exhibits, crafts show and sale, and the Gillespie County Fair Queen Contest. Plenty of good food and refreshments. Artists scheduled to appear Friday and Saturday night. Past performers have included Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Corey Morrow, Shenandoah, Wade Hayes, Rhett Akins, and Ricochet.

Batfest
August 25
Ann W. Richards Bridge; 100 Congress Avenue
Roadway Productions
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Manchaca, TX 78652
(512) 441-9015; (866) 255-2223; Fax (512) 441-9016
Activities: Annual Event
In mid to late August, thousands of people come to Austin's Town Lake and downtown Austin to see millions of Mexican Free Tail Bats, shop for locally made crafts and listen to over 30 live bands on two stages. Call (512) 441-9015 for more information.

Margarita and Salsa Festival ~ 2
August 25
Extraco Events Center; Waco, TX
Heart of Texas Branch of the Arthritis Foundation
Rachel Martinez, Special Event Director
824 Hewitt Drive, Suite 400, No. 377; Waco, TX 76712
(254) 776-1660; Fax (254) 776-1667
Music: Country, Cowboy, Jazz
Activities: margarita, salsa, and queso contest
The Arthritis Foundation and the Heart O Texas Fair Complex have partnered to present the 17th annual Margarita & Salsa Festival on Saturday, August 25th. The event will feature the best country music in Texas and will continue the tradition of the popular contest where local restaurants and individuals vie for the title of Best Margarita, Salsa, Queso and/or Guacamole. Enjoy the event in the comfort of the VIP area. $150 per person includes food, beverages, seating, cooling fans, parking, and gift bag.

Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival
August 30 - September 2
Salmon Lake Park; 357 Salmon Lake Road
Salmon Lake Park
Fannie Salmon
P.O. Box 483; Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2594; Fax (936) 687-2594
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
The 36tth annual Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday and ends at 5 p.m. Sunday. Eleven bands perform on an outdoor stage under beautiful shade trees during a 45-minute set. Bluegrass bands consists of banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and dobro. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy 25 hours of good bluegrass music. Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival is an outdoor event featuring Saltgrass, Marksmen, Bill Grant, coleman Brothers, Goldwing Express, Tennessee Gentlemen, David Davis, Tin Top Road, Karl Shiflett, Nu Blu, Shady Grove Ramblers, Welch Mountain, and others. Outdoor bluegrass festival.

Fayette County Fair
August 30 - September 2
Fairgrounds; Highway 77 to Giddings North
Fayette County Fair Association
Larry Hatfield
P.O. Box 544; La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-3911; Fax (979) 968-6757
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: County fair
The Fayette County Country Fair is four days of fun during the Labor Day weekend. Events include a livestock and poultry show, agricultural exhibits, culinary exhibits, hay show, talent show, a parade, free dancing every night, and a German-Czech mart with good food, drinks and live music. Various arts and crafts and a Queen's contest is included. The fair also boasts Nashville entertainment, a large carnival, shuttle buses and plenty free parking. Also special events for children

Central Texas State Fair
August 31 - September 2
Bell County Expo Center; 301 West Loop 121, Belton, TX
Bell County Expo Center
Keith Smith
P.O. Box 206; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5353; Fax (254) 933-5354
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The 25th Central Texas State Fair includes livestock shows, commercial exhibits, educational exhibits, and live entertainment. Activities include a carnival, petting zoo, PBR bull riding, food booths, and Texas music acts.

World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off
August 31 - September 1
Richards Park; Brady, TX
Brady / McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce
Kathi Masonheimer
101 East First Street; Brady, TX 76825
(325) 597-3491; Fax (325) 792-9181
Music: Country
Activities: Street dance, BBQ Cook-Off, 5K Fun Run, Arts & Crafts, Children's Games
The 39th Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off begins Friday afternoon with arts & crafts, children's games, food vendors and a cooker registration & welcome party complete with live music until midnight. Saturday begins with the 5K fun run and activity continues in the park with arts & crafts, children's games, food vendors, a BBQ goat meal, and the awards ceremony. That night, a street dance on the downtown courthouse square will feature traditional country music by performers to be announced A.S.A.P.

Dia de los Toadies Festival
August 31 - September 1
Whitewater Amphitheatre; 11860 FM 306
Kirtland Records
3100 Main Street, Suite 347; Dallas, TX 75226-1535
(214) 824-7700; Fax (214) 824-7702
Music: Rock
Activities: Music festival
The third annual Dia de Los Toadies fest on August 27 and 28 in New Braunfels features the Toadies, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, The Heartless Bastards, Centro-matic, Sleepercar, Girl in a Coma, Two Tons of Steel, The Bright Light Social Hour, Descender and Wes Todd the Toadie Roadie's Here Holy Spain.

Summertime Blues Festival
August 31-September 1
Memorial Park; downtown Freeport
City of Freeport
Stephanie Brown
200 West Second Street; Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 215-6019; (979) 871-0114
Music: Rock
Activities: Music festival
The 7th Annual Summertime Blues Festival (or otherwise known as the Summertime Bikes & Blues Festival) is a non-profit fundraiser for VFW Post 4341, The Freeport Main Street program and several other local charities. Look what we have instore for all who attend for this great, low price of $5/day....10 & under free! *Los Lonely Boys * The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson * Wes Jeans * Dan Lawson Band * The Mighty Orq, recent Blues Challenge Regional Winner * Mean Gene Kelton Tribute * Dean Seltzer Band * Dog Town Blues * The Blues Brothers Tribute Band * Uprising * The .07 Blues Band * Amy Lee and The Second Line *

Brewmasters International Beer Festival
August 31 - September 3
Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention; One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77554
Food and Vine Time Productions
13518 N. Tracewood Bend; Houston,TX 77077
(713) 557-5732; Fax (713) 481-9831
The third annual BrewMaster's Craft Beer Festival is a unique multi-day event created for beer drinkers, learners, enthusiasts and experts. The weekend starts off with BrewLicious on Friday Evening! Home based at Galveston's Moody Gardens, this four-day weekend is all about beer and cheer, offering over 400 Craft beers, culinary variety, and more than 20 innovative events. The festivities will be throughout the 242 acres of botanical beauty with specialty events at various venues around Galveston Island. Two days of the BrewHaHa Grand Tasting over 400 Craft beers including a new addition of Keg Korner featuring hard to source beer on tap.

Kerrville Wine and Music Festival
August 31 - Sep. 2
Quiet Valley Ranch; 3876 Medina Highway (16 South)
Kerrville Festivals, Inc.
Dalis Allen
P.O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429; Fax (830) 257-8680
Music: Bluegrass, Folk/Acoustic, Reggae
Activities: Music festival, Texas Wine Tasting and Seminars
Kerrville Wine and Music Festival is a music festival which presents 35 songwriters and the products of a dozen Texas winemakers. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the concerts, wine tastings, and wine seminars at the outdoor theater at Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles south of Kerrville on Highway 16. Concerts start at 7 p.m. each night. There will be food, arts and crafts. Camping is available. Advance tickets available; please see web site for performers and ticket purchases. In 2012 we are expanding the event to include a "Brewfest" with local microbrews & a home-brew seminar, in addition to the world class songwriters and Texas wine.

The Promise ~ 2
August 31 - October 27
Texas Amphitheater; 5000 Texas Drive, Glen Rose, TX 76043
The Promise in Glen Rose, Inc
Kristen Gibson
122 East Church Street; Weatherford, TX 76086
(817) 599-3022; (254) 897-3926
For 22 Years The Promise has touched millions of hearts and lives all over the world. Spend a night under the beautiful autumn evening sky with us at the Texas Amphitheatre in Glen Rose, and experience the birth, life, words, death, resurrection, and triumphant ascension of Jesus Christ through The Promise. Based on Scripture and incorporating the music of award-winning contemporary Christian artists, The Promise brings a modern musical touch to the most amazing story ever told. Audiences experience a smiling, approachable Jesus who reaches out to people and changes lives. With its sweeping musical score, live animals, and a cast and crew of more than 150 dedicated Christian artists, The Promise is truly the experience of a lifetime.

Westfest
August 31 - September 2
West Fair and Rodeo Grounds; 1110 South Main Street
Westfest, Inc.
Nina Gerik
P.O. Box 65; West, TX 76691
(254) 826-5058; (254) 826-3188; Fax (254) 826-3669
Music: Children's, Country, Polka
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Trade show/convention
Westfest is a three-day Czechoslovakian festival featuring eight polka and waltz bands from around the state on two stages and dance areas. Westfest promotes Czech music, dancing, and food with more than 25 food booths, cultural area with ethnic dance groups, and 100 arts and crafts booths. The fest also features a large children's area, Kolache baking contest on Sunday, horseshoe pitching contest, taroky tournaments, and a 5,000 meter run. Free shuttle buses transport from downtown area to festival grounds. Past performers include Brave Combo, Hot Czechs, Czech Harvestors, and more. Friday night preview features top name country and western band.