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The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration
September 4-6
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds; 1501 Mac Davis Lane
The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, Inc.
Monica Hightower, Manager
P.O. Box 6638; Lubbock, TX 79493
(806) 798-7825; (806) 798-5929; Fax (806) 798-1290
Music: Cowboy, Western Swing, Poetry
Activities: Awards show, Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Rodeo, Trade show/convention
2008 is our 20th Anniversary! The National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration hosts 150-200 performers and participants (poets, musicians, storytellers, panelists, cooks and special presenter) for the 20th Annual event on September 4-7, 2008 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Its' purpose remains to celebrate, preserve and pass along our western heritage and cowboy culture for those who know and love it, and for those who have never known it before to learn from and enjoy it as well. To carry out these goals, the event schedule includes musical entertainers, poetry and storytelling, western writers/authors panels, film and movie seminars, horse handling demonstrations, a parade, a full blown Native American Indian Pow Wow, chuck wagon cook-off, and exhibits of western artworks and merchandise. Our event features more than 80 cowboy and cowgirl poets, 70 or more musical acts, 30 or more storytellers, more than 200 exhibit spaces filled with the best in western art and goods, more than 30 chuck wagons and other special presenters. This event also includes the American Cowboy Cultural Awards Show and the National Championship Chuck Wagon Cook-Off. New parts of the 20th Anniversary event will include: trick roping competition, 100 Years of Western Clothing display, Western Writers Association book signings and Authors panels, and a western art exhibit.

Bluegrass Festival
September 4-6
Santa Fe Park; East Highway 67
McCamey Chamber of Commerce
Joanne Darby
P.O. Box 906; McCamey,TX 79752
(432) 652-8202; (432) 652-8008; Fax (432) 652-8202
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
Bluegrass Festival where people can bring there lawn chairs and enjoy a Family Oriented, Non-Alcohol Event in quiet, comfortable atmosphere.

Permian Basin Fair and Exposition
September 5-13
Ector County Coliseum and Exposition Center; 42nd Street and Andrews Highway
Permian Basin Fair and Exposition
Don Thorn
218 West 46th Street; Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 550-3232; Fax (432) 366-1701
Music: Cajun, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, County fair, Cowboy poetry, Rodeo
The Permian Basin Fair and Exposition includes a livestock show, sheep dog trails, beauty pageant, live entertainment, creative arts, business and industry exhibits, carnival, food booths, and land, air, and water exhibits. 2008 theme is "School Days, Past & Present."

Alvin's All American Festival
September 5-7
Kroger Shopping Center; 3100 Highway 35 South
City of Alvin
Sherry Wolfe
216 West Sealy; Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-4365; Fax (281) 388-4350
Music: Country, Cowboy, Tejano, Patriotic
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Alvin's All American Festival features live music and fireworks. Join us for a Friday night sock hop, a car show on Saturday and Labor Day Splashmania featuring 3 bands and fireworks.

Buddy Holly's Birthday Bash
September 5-7
The Buddy Holly Center; 1801 Crickets Ave
The Buddy Holly Center
Shelly Crittendon.
1801 Crickets Avenue; Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 775-3560; (806) 775-3566; Fax (806) 767-0732
The Buddy Holly Center (Lubbock, TX) invites the public to attend Buddy Holly's Birthday Bash to honor Lubbock's most famous native son. Enjoy live music by Texas musicians, guided tours, educational activities, family activities, screenings of The Real Buddy Holly Story, and birthday cake.

Bluegrass Pickin'
September 8-13
Texarkana RV Music Park; 64 Sam Thomas Road
Bluegrass Entertainment RV Park
Chuck Mynhier
64 Sam Thomas Road; Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 255-0408
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Come join in the fun! Play music, play games or just listen. Pot luck on Friday. Call for information, RV parking, etc.

Bluegrass Heritage Festival
September 6
South Oaks Baptist Church; 5925 US Hwy 287 in Arlington
Bluegrass Heritage Foundation
Alan W. Tompkins, President
6707 Stefani Drive; Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 236-0783; Fax (214) 361-2609
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
info@bluegrassheritage.org
The first annual Bluegrass Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at South Oaks Baptist Church, 5925 US Hwy 287 in Arlington, Texas 76017. Doors open at 10a with first band at noon. Appearing will be Mark Phillips & Third Generation, Hickory Hill, Blue River, GrassVille, Blue Moon Drive, Ellis County Bluegrass, Salt Rock Rounders, and more. The Festival will be inside, air conditioned, with comfortable seating. Come out to enjoy a day of great music, workshops, and jamming under the oak trees. Festival admission will include banjo, mandolin, guitar, and songwriting instructional workshops. Children under 12 admitted free with parent or guardian. General admission tickets are $18 in advance (until 8/15/08) and $20 at the door. Come out to have fun and support the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation.

Jimmy Webb Weekend
September 6
Mahler Center, Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas
Mary Dawson
(972) 317-2760
Activities: Songwriting Class, Concert
DFW Master Songwriting Sessions presents a Jimmy Webb Weekend. First up is a Master Songwriting Class from noon to 2:00 pm at O'Donnell Recital Hall, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on the SMU Campus followed by a 7:30 concert at Dallas Baptist University's Mahler Center. Webb is the only artist to ever receive Grammy awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration, he is a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriter's Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame, and, according to BMI, his "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," has been the third most performed song in the last fifty years, with "Up, Up and Away" on the same list in the top thirty. A best-selling book, Tunesmith: Inside The Art of Songwriting, considered by many to be the "Bible of songwriting.

Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair and Expo
September 9-13
Gregg County Fairgrounds; 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview
Longview Jaycees
Billy Clay
P.O. Box 1124; Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-4478; Fax (903) 753-5452
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Classical, Country, Jazz
Activities: County fair
The Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair and Expo features a wide variety of entertainment including an array of exhibits, a carnival, magic shows, local musical acts and the Miss Gregg County Pageant. Acts include: Cooke County Line Band, Mr. Jones Band, Coyote Moon Band, Lauren Anderson Band, and the Del Rio Band. Events include: Eugene Wilkes Magic Show, Show-Me-Safari Petting Zoo, Show-Me-Swine Racers, D.A.R.E. Program, FFA Livestock Show, balloon artist by Happy Magic-Doug Sapp, the crowning of Miss Gregg County, and Miss Ashley Alm from Spring Hill High School. We have plenty of good food and exhibitors inside and outside. The Gregg County Fair & Expo is a place for clean family entertainment.

GrapeFest
September 11-14
Main Street Historic District; Grapevine
Grapevine Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Lisa A. McCowan, Media Relations Manager.
One Liberty Park Plaza; Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 410-3185; Fax (817) 488-6865
Music: Ambient/New Age, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Street dance
Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines at this annual event offering four full days of fun! You can walk down historic Main Street and sample the best that the Texas wine industry has to offer, take the kids to the carnival midway, enjoy.sensational live music, attend one of our sophisticated food and wine affairs, cool off in the Vintners' Pavilion and more..Activities include: People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, Non-stop Entertainment on Multiple Stages, Carnival and Midway, Kid Zone, GrapeStomp, Vintners' Auction, Texas Wine Tribute Dinner and Tennis Classic.

Colorado County Fair
September 11-14
County Fairgrounds; Highway 71 in Columbus
Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jane Meldahl
P.O. Box 98; Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-8385; (979) 732-9266; Fax (979) 732-5881
Music: Country, Pop
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Colorado County Fair includes a rodeo and bull buck out, junior livestock show and sale. Live music concerts each evening on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with country recording artists. Go Texan events on Sunday include a bar-b-cue cookoff. Parade on Saturday. Also, commercial exhibits, home economics, fine arts, and a heritage quilt exhibit.

Tri-State Fair & Rodeo
September 12-20
Tri-State Fairgrounds; 3301 East 10th Street
Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
Terry Wright
P.O. Box 31087; Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 376-7767; Fax (806) 376-6942
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, County fair, Rodeo, Trade show/convention
The Amarillo Tri-State Fair is the largest annual event in the Panhandle of Texas. This year's fair includes agricultural, home arts, fine arts, and commercial exhibits. Featured in the entertainment are the following: a carnival midway, grounds acts, regional talent show, and pop and country music shows.

Texas Gatorfest
September 12-14
Fort Anahuac Park; 6 miles south of exit 810 off of IH-10
Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce
Sarah Cerrone, Ambassador
P.O. Box R; Anahuac, TX 77514
(409) 267-4190; (409) 267-4190; Fax (409) 267-3907
Music: Cajun, Children's, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Street dance
Texas GATORFEST is truly the most unique festival in the state, combining the alligator and family fun for a good old Texas two-stepping good time! Witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, take an airboat ride or a river boat tour, enjoy three stages of entertainment, Texas Artisans, merchants and the scenic waterfront beer garden. Take a whirl on the adult carnival rides and treat the kids to the kiddie rides, pony rides and petting zoo. On Saturday and Sunday, witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup and visit the Alligator Education Tent to get an up close and personal view of live gators, which outnumber Chambers County citizens by almost 3 to 1. Over 25 food and drink booths will be on hand, providing a menu to please every hungry festival guest.

Washington County Fair
September 13-20
Washington County Fairgrounds; 1305 East Horton
Washington County Fair
Debbie Schroeder. Secretary
1305 Blue Bell Road, Suite 115; Brenham, TX 77833-2436
(979) 836-4112; Fax (979) 830-8074
Music: Country, Regional Mexican, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Washington County Fair consists of livestock, home economics and commercial exhibits, country store, rodeo, junior livestock and commercial heifer sales, barbecue cookoff, horseshoe and washer pitching contests, and volleyball tournaments. Past performers include George Strait, Doug Stone, Kentucky Headhunters, Shelly West, Gary Morris, Sawyer Brown, Radney Foster, Exile, Shenandoah, Terri Clark, and others.

Sanger Heritage Celebration
September 13
Downtown Sanger; Town Square
Sanger Chamber of Commerce
Karen Mosley
P.O. Box 537; Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7702; (940) 458-7702; Fax (940) 458-7823
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Street dance
The Sanger Heritage Celebration will have a street dance, live entertainment, barbecue cookoff, arts and crafts booths, and antique tractors.

Guadalupe Street Parade & Calle Guadalupe Festival
September 13
Plaza Guadalupe; 1327 Guadalupe Street
Avenida Guadalupe Association, Inc.
Veronica Guerrero
1313 Guadalupe Street, Suite 100; San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 223-3151; Fax (210) 223-4405
Music: Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Salsa, Merengue
Activities: Music festival, Children's games
The Guadalupe Street Parade and Calle Guadalupe Festival will include free entertainment. The Grand Marshall for the Guadalupe Street Parade (parade route, application and rules) will be announced soon. The Calle Guadalupe Festival will have delicious Tex-Mex foods and top latino acts.

The Hopkins County Fall Festival
September 13-20
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center; 1200 Houston Street
Fall Festival, Inc.
Ina D. Gore
P.O. Box 177; Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
(903) 885-4262; (903) 885-4262; Fax (903) 885-4262
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
The Hopkins County Fall Festival features traditional Hopkins county fall festival stew cook-off, games, gospel music, contests, domino tournament, a carnival, street dance, arts and crafts, antique tractor pull, and a Starnite concert.

The Wortham Blues Festival
September 13
Downtown Wortham; Main street
Wortham Area Chamber of Commerce
Brent Jones
P.O. Box 185; Wortham, TX 76693
(254) 765-3338
Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
The Wortham Blues Festival features six to seven blues bands. Food vendors, festival seating. Event located on the same street where "Blind" Lemon played. Affordably priced for the whole family.

Village Bluegrass Festival
September 13-14
Traders Village; 7979 North Eldridge Road
Traders Village
Michael Baxter
7979 North Eldridge Road; Houston, TX 77041
(281) 890-5500
Music: Bluegrass, Christian
Activities: Music festival
Traders Village - Houston hosts the Village Bluegrass Festival. Each year the Bluegrass Festival features national award winning groups in addition to several local and regional Texas groups. Traders Village - Houston is the largest flea marketplace and festival complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with more than 800 dealers each weekend. We are located at 7979 North Eldridge Parkway off of Highway 290 in northwest Houston, just minutes from downtown.

Waterfest at Willow Grove
September 13-14
Willow Grove Park; Lake Lewisville
City of Lake Dallas
P.O. Box 368; Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-2226 ext. 132
Music: Big Band, Blues, Country, Dance
Activities: Picnic, Water Sports
"Waterfest at Willow Grove is all about water sports, free kid's activities, live music, exciting exhibitors and great food & drinks! This event, on the shores of Lake Lewisville at Willow Grove Park in Lake Dallas, is making its big splash on September 13th and 14th! The national boat and jet ski racing competition, SuperCourse Nationals, will take place all weekend. Free kid's activities such as fun inflatables, fishing, scuba diving and pony rides will be going on all day Saturday. Country and variety bands will be performing on Saturday.

Hopking County GospelSongFest
September 13
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center; 1200 Houston Street, Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Fall Festival
Ina D. Gore
6653 Highway 154 South; Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4262; (903) 439-4597; Fax (903) 885-4262
Music: Christian
Activities: County fair, Music festival
The event is open to anyone ( singer or musician) who performs Christian country, Gospel or Southern Gospel music. The event usually has 20 or more acts consisting of individuals and groups,using both life band and/or sound tracks. Must be registered 3 days prior to the event be be on the program. Buddy & Ina Gore/ Psalm 100 and the Joyful Noise Band are host group for the annual event.

Hopkins County Gospel SongFest
September 13
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center; 1200 Houston Street
Ina's Tours
Ian & Buddy Gore
6653 Highway 154 South; Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4262; (903) 885-4262; Fax (903) 885-4262
Music: Christian
Activities: Music festival
Several local and area bands perform Christian music. Held in the Civic Center Auditorium.

Promethean Studios Summer Recitals
September 14
Plano Centre; 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75074
Promethean Studios
Mark Black
P.O. Box 863177; Plano, TX 75086
(972) 422-3362
Music: Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Punk, R&B, Rock
Come see musicians of all ages and abilities play and sing many styles of music, in an encouraging atmosphere. It's a great time to check out our studios, the camaraderie of our students, and the results of our teaching. It's always wonderful to hear these individuals, from beginners to professionals, make music for others. Our recitals are set up as concerts, with individuals and groups playing 1 to 4 minutes pieces, 12 to 18 total performances - each recital lasting 60 to 80 minutes. Free and open to the public. Promethean Studios, founded in 1991 by Mark Black, offers beginner through professional level lessons, in all styles of music, on guitar, voice, piano, keyboard, electric & upright bass, sax, flute, oboe, music composition, song writing, music theory, praise and worship, and other areas. We have taught thousands of students from around the world.

Austin Game Developers Conference
September 15-17
Austin Convention Center; 500 East First Street
CMP Game Group
San Francisco, CA
(415) 947-6219
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Game Audio Conference (GAC) is designed to elevate game audio development education, strengthen the community, and foster professional growth of the individual. By providing advanced game audio sessions within a social environment, the GAC strives to push the boundaries of game audio development. Plus, you can expect great parties as well.

Sounds of Lewisville Fall Concert Series
September 16, 23, 30
Old Town Lewisville; Main & Church Streets
City of Lewisville
Melinda Stephens
606 West Main Street; Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3712; Fax (972) 219-3719
Music: Bluegrass, Folk/Acoustic, Polka
Activities: Music festival, Concert Season
The Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series continues with the Fall Series which is held in Old Town Lewisville in Wayne Fergerson Plaza. Enjoy some of the area's best bands under the stars of Lewisville. Weekly concerts include a variety of bands from funk to rock to polka music. Attendance averages more than 500 guests at each free concert.

Addison Oktoberfest
September 18-21
Addison Arts & Events District; 4970 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) ADDISON; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Polka, German music
An authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest featuring more than 30 hours of continuous family-oriented entertainment. German entertainers in authentic German costumes perform traditional German folk dances, schuhplattling, folk songs, ompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more. A special "Oktoberfest" Lowenbrau Oktoberfest Beer is served along with several types of German sausage, sauerkraut, strudel, giant pretzels and more. There's also carnival rides, midway games, children's entertainment, petting zoo, 5K run, pony rides and more.

Texas Pecan Festival
September 18-22
Lion's Park; Lincoln Avenue and Jackson Boulevard
Groves Chamber of Commerce
Patti Wolf
4399 Main Avenue; Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-3631; (800) 876-3631; Fax (409) 963-0745
Music: Children's, Christian, Country, Jazz, Rock
Texas Pecan Festival has three full days of continuous entertainment which includes a variety of music.

Pickin' in the Pines
September 18-20
Texas Piney Woods in Pine Mills, TX; Intersection of FM 49 and 312
Tri-M Music
Dick and Geri Miller
5700 FM 49; Mineola, TX 75773-4208
(903) 857-2253
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Pickin' in the Pines will be held on about 15 acres in the beautiful east Texas piney woods in Pine Mills. It is a camping weekend with campfire jams, and stage performances featuring Texas artists.

East Texas State Fair
September 18-27
East Texas State Fairgrounds; West Houston Street and Fair Park Drive
East Texas State Fair Association
2112 West Front Street; Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 597-2501; Fax (903) 597-0692
Music: Christian, Country, Latin Pop, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo, Singing contests, Trade show/convention, academic rodeo, Livestock show, talent sear
For 93 years, the East Texas State Fair has provided East Texas a world of fun and excitement. Fun, food, music, entertainment, shopping, and livestock - it's all here! We welcome everyone to our family oriented extravaganza. Anticipated muscial acts will include country, rock and tejano. In the near future, our twenty acre facility will change to a 250 acre year-round entertainment park. Watch and listen for details as we develop a multi-million dollar exposition center offering the finest equestrian facilities along with an amphitheater hosting every event imaginable! The East Texas State Fair has an indisputable record of supporting youth and education. Since 1993, the Fair has underwritten nearly $300,000 in college scholarships to area graduating seniors. Come enjoy the East Texas State Fair in Tyler!

Panhandle South Plains Fair
September 19-27
Fairgrounds; 105 East Broadway
Panhandle South Plains Fair Association
Herbert F. Higgs, Jr. C.F.E.
P.O. Box 208; Lubbock, TX 79408
(806) 763-2833; Fax (806) 744-5903
Music: Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Panhandle South Plains Fair serves a 22-county area in West Texas and features agriculture and livestock shows, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, homemaking exhibits and a variety of paid and free entertainment in the coliseum and on the outdoor stage. The coliseum showcases paid entertainment by country music stars or free variety shows. Attractions on the grounds include a fashion/clothing show, carnival rides and food concessions furnished by local non-profit groups.

Jazz By The Boulevard 2
September 19-21
Will Rogers Memorial Center Lawn; 3401 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth
Historic Camp Bowie, Inc
Donna Van Ness
6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 20; Fort Worth, TX 76116-5526
(817) 763-5299; (817) 737-0100; Fax (817) 737-0400
Music: Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Jazz, R&B, Latin Jazz
Activities: Music festival, Arts & Crafts
Jazz By The Boulevard is a music and arts festival set in the beautiful park-like setting of the Will Rogers Memorial Center and great Kimbell lawn in Fort Worth's cultural district. The entertainment lineup boasts a variety of jazz music including straight-ahead, Brazilian-world, fusion, swing and traditional jazz with more than 25 different live performances on 2 stages. The Heritage Pavilion program within the festival seeks to educate and expose the audience to the nature and history of the art of jazz. Activities include Youth Workshops; Musical Storytelling; History of Jazz Exhibits; and Skills Clinics led by local and national performers. More than 50 artists from the Metroplex participate in the festival's celebration of the arts. Art enthusiasts can choose from a variety of original works of art including jazz-inspired creations. There is also children's musical activities, dancing and great food and drinks. Festival admission and entertainment is free.

Jazz'SALive Festival
September 20-21
Travis Park; 300 East Travis
San Antonio Department of Parks and The Parks Foundation
Teresa Keck, Vice President
314 East Commerce, No. 720; San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-8423; (210) 240-2563; Fax (210) 212-4376
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
Our Jazz'SAlive Festival is scheduled the third weekend of September in San Antonio. "Travis Park" is free to the public with local and international artists, the very best in jazz. We have plenty of Cajun, Mexican and American food booths, a children's area, arts and crafts booth, two stages and it's free to the public. Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon until 11:00pm on Saturday and 12:00 noon until 10:30 on Sunday.

Chickfest 2008
September 20
Courthouse Lawn and Downtown
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Teresa Hobbs
202 Jefferson Street; Pittsburg, TX 75686-1304
(903) 856-3442; (903) 856-3442; Fax (903) 856-3570
Music: Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Singing contests, Street dance
Chickfest in Pittsburg offers visitors a variety of "chick" activities. Activities include trail rides, crafts, a chicken and pie cook-off, crowing and clucking contest, space bubble, run with a chicken relay, chicken olympics, queen and princess Chick contest, wild west shows, an art contest, live entertainment, and an evening street dance. The Main Street parade begins at 10 a.m.

Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society with the Tokyo String Quartet
September 20
Wolfe Recital Hall, Del Mar College; 101 Baldwin Blvd. at Ayers Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Joan Allison
P. O. Box 60124; Corpus Christi, TX 78466-0124
(361) 855-0264
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert Season
World-famous Tokyo String Quartet will perform works by Haydn, Bartok, and Ravel. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. in Wolfe Recital Hall, Del Mar College. Adult tickets: $20.

Silver Stars & Six Guns 2008: A Gathering of Friends of the Texas Rangers
September 20-21
Inn of the Hills Conference Resort; 1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas
Former Texas Rangers Foundation
Patti Parish-Kaminski
PO Box 290229; Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 895-2262; (281) 438-9106; Fax (830) 895-2090
Music: Country
Activities: Auctions, Dinner & Golf Tourname
This year's annual fundraising event benefiting the Former Texas Rangers Foundation features a cocktail hour with entertainment by Clifton Jansley, Grand and Silent Auctions, Texas Ranger memorabilia, and a surprise concert. Visit our website for more information.

Farmfest
September 20
Flynn Farm; 10 miles west of Vernon on Hwy 287
Zack Flynn
1603 Parker Drive; Vernon, TX 76309
(940) 839-7704
Music: Country, Red Dirt, Texas Country
Activities: Music festival
The event originally started on the front porch and has grown into bringing in around 2000 people. This will be our sixth year of trying to bring good country music to our area. We enjoy just kicking back on the farm and listening to some good ole country music, so bring your lawn chairs and your own drinks to join us.

Burleson County Fair
September 22-28
Burleson County Fairgrounds; Highway 36
Burleson County Fair Association
Terry Floyd, President
P.O. Box 634; Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2308; (979) 567-9319; Fax (979) 596-2024
Music: Country
The Burleson County Fair is an old-fashioned fair featuring five days of fun and entertainment with a variety of good food. Activities include a parade, junior livestock show and an auction carnival, commercial livestock exhibition, queen's contest and a Little Miss award. Other events include a bake sale, creative living exhibits, handwork, crafts, and more.

Mansfield Pecan Festival
September 22
Katherine Rose Park; 303 North Walnut Creek Drive
Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Amy Young
114 North Main Street; Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 473-0507; (817) 453-0872
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests
Mansfield Pecan Festival featuring Hometown Idol singing competition and Battle of the Bands. Live music on the main stage all day with local talent on community stage. Arts/crafts vendors, food vendors, farmer's market, children's activities including bounce houses, an obstacle course and horse rides.

Howard County Fair
September 24-27
Howard County Fairgrounds; FM 700 and Highway 80
Howard County Fair Association
Suzanne Markwell
P.O. Box 2356; Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 267-2060; (432) 268-9335
Music: Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Howard County Fair features a carnival, livestock show, live entertainment, art exhibit, pet show, and a petting zoo.

Comal County Fair
September 24-28
Comal County Fairgrounds; 701 Common
Comal County Fair Association
Nancy Watts
P.O. Box 310223; New Braunfels, TX 78131-1059
(830) 625-1505; (830) 609-2860; Fax (830) 625-8411
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Comal County Fair is celebrating its 115th anniversary with events such as a parade, bands, a PRCA rodeo, and PBR bull riding. Area bands for entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Other events include a best-dressed western contest for children, a baby barnyard, a carnival, antique tractor pull, kids rodeo clown contest, kids tractor pull, and BBQ cook off contest.

FallsFest 2
September 26-27
Lucy Park; Seymour Highway at Sunset Blvd.
Junior League of Wichita Falls
Catherine Earley
2302 Midwestern Parkway; Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2328
(940) 692-9797; (940) 337-1230; Fax (940) 691-3031
Music: Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, R&B, Rock, Tejano

Fort Bend County Fair
September 26-October 4
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds; 4310 Highway 36 South
Fort Bend County Fair Association
Travis W. Boeker
P.O. Box 428; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(281) 342-6171; Fax (281) 342-0808
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Dance, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Fort Bend County Fair features live music in four places each day, rodeos, livestock, carnival, food, queens contest, barbecue, petting zoo, and arts and crafts.

State Fair of Texas
September 26-October 19
Fair Park; Cullum Blvd. at Parry Avenue
State Fair of Texas, Inc.
Errol McKoy, President
P.O. Box 150009; Dallas, TX 75315
(214) 421-8743; Fax (214) 421-8766
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, R&B, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: County fair
The State Fair of Texas is a 24-day entertainment showcase presented each fall in historic Fair Park in Dallas. More than 3 million visitors enjoy free concerts featuring top country and pop artists, a Broadway musical production, performances by the US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and daily shows on outdoor stages throughout the park. Other attractions include parades, light show, crafts, exhibits, midway rides, livestock, college football, international soccer, and a gigantic new car show.

Brazoria County Fair
September 26-October 4
Brazoria County Fairgrounds; 901 Downing Road
Brazoria County Fair Association, Inc.
Stacy Mahurin
P.O. Box 818; Angleton, TX 77516
(979) 849-6416; Fax (979) 849-6985
Music: Cajun, Children's, Christian, Country, Pop, Karaoke
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Brazoria County Fair includes cookoffs, rodeo, live entertainment, and dancing. Brazoria County Fair is the largest county fair in Texas. There is something for everyone during this nine-day fair.

Bois D'Arc Bash
September 26-28
Downtown Square; Commerce
Commerce Chamber of Commerce
Barbara Kersey
P.O.Box 290; Commerce, TX 75429
(903) 886-3950; Fax (903) 886-8012
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Classical, Country, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Oldies
Activities: Street dance, Salsa contest, Wine tasting, Car show, parade
The Bois D'Arc Bash features live music all day along with food, demonstrations, arts and crafts. At night , live bands play for street dancing. You can enjoy a 5K run/walk, youth beauty pageant, parade, and wine tasting. Fun for everyone 5 p.m.-midnight on Friday and 9 a.m.-midnight on Saturday. A car show will be held on Sunday downtown.

Greek Festival of Dallas
September 26-28
Greek Orthodox Church; 13555 Hillcrest Road
Greek Orthodox Church "The Holy Trinity"
George Nafts
13555 Hillcrest Road; Dallas, TX 75240-5412
(972) 991-1166; (972) 233-4880; Fax (972) 661-1717
Music: Greek
Activities: Food Festival
The Greek Festival includes singers, dancers, authentic Greek food, and live music. All proceeds go to the church and its charities.

Hardin County MusicFest
September 26-27
East Texas Big Thicket
Kountze Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Schilling
P. O. Box 878; Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 673-9803 ; Fax (409) 246-8668
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Cook-offs, Parade
The 2008 Hardin County MusicFest promises to be even better than the last. The MusicFest will focus more on the music, with bigger headliners like Cory Morrow. Also, a Music Village featuring Multi-Cultural talent, a Karaoke contest and more. We will showcase local high school bands, as well as a 4 X 4 off-road show, a motorocycle show-and-shine, a Barbecue cook-off, a Gumbo Cook-off, arts and crafts booths available, washer tournament, Kidz Zone, parade and much more. The Festival is set amongst the tall pines and deep woods of the East Texas Big Thicket, so there are many other attractions, like canoeing and hiking. Join us in September for fun and music. Lodging and food is available in the area. Contact Amanda Schilling at (409) 673-9803 for more information.

Bayfest
September 26-28
North Shoreline Blvd.; I-37 and North Shoreline
Bayfest Arts Festival, Inc.
Pat Eldridge, Marketing / Sponsorship.
P.O. Box 1858; Corpus Christi, TX 78403-1858
(361) 887-0868; Fax (361) 887-9773
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Senior Day
Bayfest is a weekend on the waterfront which began as a Bicentennial celebration but has mushroomed into an event with regional popularity. Activities include fireworks, arts and crafts, and more than 40 food booths, three stages of continuous live music entertainment, carnival, games, cultural and educational area, a children's area, special events, and Regatta.

Texas Heritage Living History Day
September 26-27
Schreiner University; 2100 Memorial Blvd
Texas Heritage Music Foundation
Kathleen Hudson
P.O. Box 291945; Kerrville, TX 78029-1945
(830) 792-1945; Fax (830) 367-4888
Music: Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Concert season, Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Songwriting contests
The Texas Heritage Living History Day showcases over 50 performers, including: Native American storytellers and dancers, vaqueros, cowboy singers and poets, Texas singer/songwriters, chuck wagons, teepees, Irish and Czech stories and more. Billed as "Another Way of Learning Using Stories and Songs," this community education event also includes a teaching package for those interested (www.texasheritagemusic.org). We have a noon tribute to Jimmie Rodgers, the Father of Country Music who built his home in Kerrville. In conjunction with the Texas Folklore Society, we have an afternoon seminar on many aspects of Texas heritage. On Friday night, there will be a concert and dance. Excellent opportunity for organizations to contribute programming to this event. Email kat[at]maverickbbs.com to participate. Open to new programming, new sponsors, new volunteers! This year's event will have a songwriting seminar and concert on Saturday.

Austin City Limits Music Festival
September 26-28
Zilker Park; 2100 Barton Springs Road
C3 Presents
Charlie Jones
98 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 430; Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-7211; Fax (512) 476-0611
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Tejano, World Beat,
Activities: Music festival
Three days. Eight stages. 130 bands. One amazing music experience in Austin, Texas. The Austin City Limits Music Festival captures the magic of the longest running popular music show on television and brings it to the rolling green acreage of Austin's Zilker Park - with the real Austin skyline in the background. From folk to rock and gospel to country, the diverse line-up of legendary and emerging talent is as eccelectic as the show itself. Past performers include Coldplay, REM, Elvis Costello, the Pixies, Lucinda Williams, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Al Green, Trey Anastasio, the String Cheese Incident, Pat Green, Mavis Staples, Sheryl Crow, and Wilco. Food and art from Austin’s own makes it a complete experience. For ticket and event information, visit www.austincitylimits.com.

Texas Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair
September 26-28
Market Square, Fredericksburg, TX; Market Square, Fredericksburg
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Assn & Texas Solar Energy Society
P. O. Box 16469; Austin, TX 78761
(512) 306-9075; (877) 376-8638
The annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair features the growing number companies offering renewable energy and green living choices. Activities include demos, workshops, national speakers, live music, amazing kids' learning activities, healthy cooking demos, an organic food cafe and a mini film festival. Join other Texans who want to make a difference -- who are interested in products and concepts that save money, help reduce CO2, help reduce global warming, and increase alternative energy solutions in homes, offices and landscapes. Find the latest energy efficient products, green building plans and organic growing ideas for healthy living and reduced reliance on foreign fuels. Come hear regional experts speak, enjoy live music and more! The Roundup is a family-friendly event where parents and children can learn and have fun together. Gate entry fee $10 for Friday or Sunday, $12 for Saturday or $20 for a 3-day pass (children under 12 free).

3rd Annual Chisholm Trail Event & Chuck Wagon Cook-off
September 26-27
San Gabriel Park & Downtown Square; Georgetown
Williamson County Historical Museum
Mickie Ross
716 South Austin Avenue; Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1670; Fax (512) 943-1672
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Rodeo, Cowboy poetry, Rodeo, chuckwagon cook-off
Watch cowboys drive a herd of longhorn cattle from San Gabriel Park to Main Street in Georgetown in a downtown celebration on Friday & Saturday, Sept. 26 & 27, recognizing the city's location on the historic Chisholm Trail. The event begins at San Gabriel Park on Friday with an authentic chuckwagon cook-off, live cowboy music and ranch rodeo, and concludes on the square in Georgetown on Saturday with free entertainment for visitors of all ages including live music, trick roping show, food, hands-on activities, cowboy reenactors and a trail drive of Texas longhorn cattle throughout the streets of Georgetown.

28th Annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival
September 27
Lakehills Civic Center; Park Road 37, 1.7 mi west of FM 1283, 30 miles west of San Antonio
Medina Lake Betterment Association, Inc.
Barbara Engel, Bob Caswell, Ray White
9638 FM 1283; Lakehills, TX 78063-6218
(830) 751-3130; (800) 364-3833; Fax (830) 751-2210
Music: Cajun, Jazz
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance
The Medina Lake Cajun Festival features top notch Cajun Bands from Louisiana. For your enjoyment, the festival features two separate stage areas, the Fais-Do-Do & The Gazebo Stage. Entertainment on the Fais-Do-Do Stage starts with the Band-Aids Jazz Band. This group opens the festival with a spirited New Orleans Dixieland flavor. Big-name Louisiana Cajun bands on this stage also include T Broussard & the Zydeco Steppens. Entertainment on the Gazebo Stages will include Rodney Thibodeaux & Tout les Soir. The "Great Gumbo Cookoff" pits amateur and professional chefs in a gumbo contest and visitors can sample the gumbo. Authentically prepared Cajun food items include crawfish pies, catfish, jambalaya, crawfish etoufee, red beans & rice, Cajun popcorn shrimp, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, and pecan pralines. Activities also include games and arts and crafts exhibitions. We offer free parking and free shuttle service to the grounds. The festival runs from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Lakehills Civic Center in Bandera County.

Village Gospel Jubilee
September 27
Traders Village; 7979 North Eldridge Road, Houston
Traders Village
Mike Baxter
7979 North Eldridge Road; Houston, TX 77041
(281) 890-5500
Music: Christian
Activities: Music festival
Traders Village - Houston hosts the Village Gospel Jubilee. Traders Village is the largest, most visited flea marketplace and festival complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with more than 800 dealers every weekend. The market is minutes northwest of downtown Houston on North Eldridge just off of Highway 290. The event will feature more than a dozen gospel singers from throughout the Houston area. Sponsored by the Bay Area Gospel Music Association.

Recovery in the Park: The 4rd Annual Concert for Addiction Recovery 2
September 27
Louise Hays Park; Thompson Drive, Kerrville
The SIMS Foundation with La Hacienda Treatment Center
Rhonda Avans
P.O. Box 1; Hunt, TX 78024
(800) 749-6160 ext. 520; (800) 749-6160 ext. 502
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
La Haxienda Treatment Center presents the 4th annual Recovery in the Park featuring Ray Wylie Hubbard with special guests Liz & Lincoln on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville. Everybody Welcom1 Rain or Shine! This is a sober event!

Gardens by Moonlight
September 27
San Antonio Botanical Garden; 555 Funston @ North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio
San Antonio Botanical Society
Candace Andrews
555 Funston; San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-5360; Fax (210) 829-5100
Activities: Music festival
Gardens by Moonlight showcases music legends and rising stars at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Saturday evening, September 27 from 7pm - 11pm. This musical extravaganza presents several high-charged live music performances playing at different venues within the grounds of the Botanical Garden. Guests can walk around the site to hear their favorite sounds: country, jazz, pop, soul, rock and much more! There will be a variety of sumptuous culinary treats and drinks served under a beautiful autumn evening sky. This annual event has become a San Antonio tradition. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.sabot.org. In case of inclement weather, a rain date is scheduled for Sunday, September 28. Proceeds benefit the San Antonio Botanical Society.

Wendish Fest
September 28
St. Paul Lutheran Picnic Grounds and Texas Wendish Heritage Society Museum; 5 miles southwest of Giddings via U.S. 77 and Farm Road 2239
Texas Wendish Heritage Society
Evelyn Kasper
1011 CR 212; Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 366-2441; (979) 366-2441; Fax (979) 366-2805
Music: Country, Polka, Ethnic Dance
Activities: County fair
The 20th Annual Wendish Fest will be held in Serbin, Texas at St. Paul Lutheran Church (located 5 miles southwest of Giddings). Activities include the annual Coffee Cake Bake-off, tours of the church, noodle-making, sausage stuffing, blacksmithing, children's coloring contest, washer pitching, cross cut saw contest, children's train rides and Kornelia Thor from Germany will demonstrate her skill in decorating Windish Easter eggs.

Marfa Lights Festival
September 29-31
Courthouse Area; east of Marfa
Marfa Chamber of Commerce
Joni Marginot, Manager
P.O. Box 635; Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-4942; (800) 650-9696; Fax (432) 729-4956
Music: Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Street dance, Sporting events, Contests
22nd annual Marfa Lights Festival. Held on the historic courthouse square. Food and craft vendors. Street dances. Live music and entertainment all weekend.

Red River Valley Fair
September 30-October 4
Paris and Lamar County Fairgrounds; Sixth Street and Center Street
Red River Valley Fair Association
Tim Masters, General Manager
570 East Center Street; Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-7971; (903) 783-1111; Fax (903) 784-1969
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: County fair
The Red River Valley Fair includes a carnival, livestock show, live entertainment, a chili cookoff, children's barnyard, community contests such as antique tractor exhibit, food, clowns, and family entertainment. Performers include Gene Watson and The Plain Label Band. There is also a showcase of agriculture, a home & garden showcase, commercial exhibits, and community exhibits. Aq-Venture, Pre-School Day, and Senior Citizens Day.