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March Festivals in Texas

Third Month is Full of Festivals

By Danno Wise, About.com

Spring is right around the corner and it is easy to tell by a quick glance at the events calendar. March is chocked full of festivals and events celebrating everything from rattlesnakes to St. Patrick’s Day. Here are a few suggestions for where to spend you March weekends.

Fulton Oysterfest - Held each year during the first weekend of March, Fulton's Oysterfest is a fun-filled event featuring dances, a carnival, games, food, and, of course, oyster eating contests.

Galveston Feather Fest - Galveston's annual Feather Fest is set to coincide with the spring migration, giving birders an opportunity to view over 300 species as they make their way over the island.

Nederland Heritage Festival - The Nederland Heritage Festival is one of the largest free festivals in the state. An annual event since 1973, the Nederland Heritage Festival features a carnival, pageants, golf and softball tournaments, a fun run, chili cook-off, craft show, live music and more.

North Texas Irish Festival - Claiming the title of "Largest Celtic Event in the Southwest," the North Texas Irish Festival is a three-day celebration featuring music, folk dancers, storytelling and educational programs. The event is held in Dallas' historic Fair Park.

Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Festival - What else would you expect to celebrate in a town named Shamrock? The annual Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Festival has grown into a two-day event featuring parades, music, motorcycle rally, beauty pageant, craft show, carnival and more.

South By Southwest Festival - Held in Austin each March, South By Southwest (SXSW) is one of the top music festivals in the country. Event performers cover over 50 stages in downtown Austin.

Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup - Held during the second weekend of March annually since 1958, Sweetwater's World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup draws over 30,000 visitors from across the US and beyond.

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