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By Danno Wise, About.com Guide to Texas Travel since 2004

Summer Events in Texas

Thursday May 15, 2008
Summer is a festive time in Texas. All across the Lone Star State, events, festivals, tournaments and other activities are staged regular from June through August. In fact, some of Texas' best festivals and events occur during the summer months.

2008 Dallas Art Fest

Monday May 12, 2008
Held over Memorial Day weekend each year for over three decades, the Dallas Art Fest features a "run for the arts," live music, children's activities and fine artists from across the country.

2008 National Polka Festival

Friday May 9, 2008
Featuring a colorful Czech parade, live music, arts & crafts, a horseshoe tournament, traditional Czech foods, dancing and a 5k run, Ennis' annual National Polka Festival is the largest Czech heritage festival in the United States. This year's festival is set for May 23-25.

2008 Memorial Day Weekend Activities in Texas

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer in most people's minds. Across the state of Texas, there will be a number of events, festivals and activities to help you get summer started the right way.

2008 Wildflower Arts & Music Festival

Monday May 5, 2008
Held each year in Richardson, the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival features local, regional and national musical acts performing live, as well as singer/songwriter contests, arts and crafts show, interactive displays, petting zoo and plenty of other activities for the whole family. This year's Wildflower Arts & Music Festival is set for May 16-18.

May Festivals and Events in Texas

Thursday May 1, 2008
May in Texas sees pleasant weather and plenty of festivals. From Czech heritage to rivers to music and art, Texans find plenty of reasons to hold festivals during the month of May.

2008 Greater Southwest Music Festival

Thursday May 1, 2008
Featuring over 10,000 music students and teachers, Amarillo's Greater Southwest Music Festival includes contests for choir, jazz band, show choir, orchestra, band, solo and ensemble. The competition is held in the Amarillo Civic Center. This year's event is set for May 8-10.

Mother's Day in Texas

Monday April 28, 2008
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, plenty of Texas residents and visitors are looking for somewhere to take mom for a quick weekend getaway. Luckily, Texas has a wide variety of unique, quality hotels, spas and resorts, any number of which will ensure mom has a weekend she’ll remember forever.Read more

2008 Cottonwood Art Festival

Friday April 25, 2008
Held in Cottonwood Park in Richardson, just outside of Dallas, the Cottonwood Art Festival is an outdoor art festival featuring over 200 artists from across the United States, England, and Canada, as well as live music, including country, rock, jazz, blues, swing and folk. This year's Cottonwood Art Festival is set for May 3 and 4.

2008 Red Poppy Festival

Monday April 21, 2008
Held each year in Georgetown, just a short drive from Austin, the Red Poppy Festival features a 'Red Poppy Ride,' live music, car show, children's area, parade and more. This year's festival is set for April 26-27.
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