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- Texas Music MuseumCreated: 2009-12-15 @ 15:35:34 EST
The Texas Music Museum in Austin is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the musical history of Texas, as well as the contributions of Texas musicians to the national and world music scene… - Rockport-Fulton Christmas Homes TourCreated: 2009-12-07 @ 09:43:57 EST
Held each December, the Rockport-Fulton Christmas Homes Tour is designed to showcase several historic homes and buildings in the small coastal towns of Rockport and Fulton. … - Star of Bethlehem ExperienceCreated: 2009-12-01 @ 16:51:56 EST Updated: 2009-12-01 @ 20:21:38 EST
Held at Capernaum Village, a first century-style village in Weatherford, the Star of Bethlehem Experience is a living history style production that tells the story of origin of the Christmas season… - SPI KiteboardingCreated: 2009-11-20 @ 16:17:45 EST
Thanks to its consistently strong and steady winds, South Padre Island has developed into one of the top kiteboarding destinations in the United States. Due to its mild weather, South Padre Island … - Omni Dallas Park WestCreated: 2009-11-17 @ 13:38:22 EST
The Omni Dallas is conveniently located near the DFW Airport and offers visitors rooms with a slate full of ammenities… - Boerne, TexasCreated: 2009-11-10 @ 13:45:25 EST
Home to Cascade Caverns, a number of antique shops and restuarants, and much more, the Texas Hill Country town of Boerne offers visitors plenty to see and do while still enjoying a laid back atmosp… - Texas Pride BarbecueCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:13:01 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:15:27 EST
Texas Pride Barbecue keeps growing, from the replica of a 1950s service station at lower left to the covered patio and open-air deck beside it and the 17,500-square-foot pavilions complete with sta… - Corpus Christi Festival of the ArtsCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 11:25:45 EDT
A three-day celebration of visual and performing arts, the Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts has quickly become of favorite annual event for residents and visitors alike… - Dallas ArtfestCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 15:41:28 EDT
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 coun… - Free Festivals in TexasCreated: 2009-10-08 @ 12:01:57 EDT
Texas is full of great annual events and festivals. And, best of all, many of these events offer free admission, allowing visitors to have a big time for little expense… - Cottonwood Art FestivalCreated: 2009-10-08 @ 11:55:26 EDT
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, … - Texas Mushroom FestivalCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:02:20 EDT
Held in Madisonville, the Texas Mushroom Festival features a cooking contest, mushroom growing demonstrations, wine tasting, children's activities, photography contest, live music and more… - Fredericksburg Food & Wine FestCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 19:00:20 EDT
The annual Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest has been held in downtown Fredericksburg since 1990. The festival includes food and wine sampling, an auction, games and live entertainment - all set … - CzhilispielCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:34:51 EDT
Based in the Czech settlement of Flatonia, Czhilispiel has been held annually for over 30 years, drawing some of the best chili and bbq cook-off teams from across the state… - Houston Italian FestivalCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 15:49:46 EDT
For more than a three decades, the Houston Italian Festival has celebrated Italian heritage, culture and romance. The festival features live entertainment, bocce ball, a grape stomp, pasta eating c… - Medina Lake Cajun FestivalCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 10:15:10 EDT
An annual event for nearly three decades, Lakehills' Medina Lake Cajun Festival features music, dancing, a gumbo cookoff and more… - Houston Hot Sauce FestivalCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 11:33:14 EDT
The Houston Hot Sauce Festival is the Bayou City's showcase event for any type of sauce with a little "kick" in it, including hot sauce, salsa, barbecue sauce, Bloody Mary mix and more… - Austin City Limits Music FestivalCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 16:16:22 EDT
One of the largest and most popular music festivals in the country, the Austin City Limits Music Festival features in excess of 100 performing acts offering a mix of music from various genres… - WestfestCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 21:57:21 EDT
Every year West, Texas - located just north of Waco - hosts its "Westfest," which is one of the largest Czech Polka fests in the state. The event is held over the first weekend in Septemb… - Barton Creek Resort & SpaCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 14:48:11 EDT Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 15:07:19 EDT
Austin's Barton Creek Resort & Spa offers luxurious accommodations, a full service spa, golf course, fine dining and more… - Mustang Island State ParkCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 15:16:57 EDT
Mustang Island State Park includes five miles of beachfront and offers visitors fishing, camping, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, birding, and other outdoor recreation options… - Padre Island National SeashoreCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 09:01:24 EDT
Padre Island National Seashore stretches from Corpus Christi south some 75 miles to the Port Mansfield Cut - offering some of the most remote seashore to be found anywhere… - Hotter 'n Hell 100Created: 2009-07-16 @ 11:10:40 EDT
Attracting over 11,000 cyclists from across the country, the Hotter 'n Hell 100 is one of the most popular 100-mile cycle events in the nation… - Texas Music Museums - Music Museums in TexasUpdated: 2009-12-15 @ 15:40:40 EST
Texas and native Texans have had a far reaching influence on the American music industry. Visitors to Texas have an opportunity to see, hear and learn about the Texas music scene through a variety … - Texas MuseumsUpdated: 2009-12-15 @ 15:40:02 EST
Whether it's a glimpse into Texas history, viewing famous artwork, or capturing a child's imagination, Texas has a museum that fits the bill… - 2009 Sun BowlUpdated: 2009-12-12 @ 08:54:23 EST
First played as a high school all-star game in 1935, the Sun Bowl first invited college teams to participate in 1936. The annual game has been a college football classic ever since. This year the g… - 2009-10 College Football Bowl Games in TexasUpdated: 2009-12-12 @ 08:51:56 EST
Although college football's national champion will be crowned in the Citi BCS Championship Game in Pasadena, California, Texas will play host to plenty of postseason pigskin action during December… - 2009 Texas BowlUpdated: 2009-12-12 @ 08:49:05 EST
Throughout late December and early January, visitors to Texas have the additional attraction of college football bowl games. But, although the Lone Star State has a long-standing tradition of hosti… - Alamo BowlUpdated: 2009-12-12 @ 08:45:38 EST
San Antonio's annual showcase of college football action, the Alamo Bowl, has been thrilling fans in the Alamo City for more than a decade. This year's game is set for Jan. 2, 2010 and features the… - 2011 Cotton Bowl ClassicUpdated: 2009-12-12 @ 08:42:19 EST
January 2, 2010 will be the first Cotton Bowl Classic held at the new Dallas Cowboy Stadium in Arlington. Although the venue is new, football fans can rest assured the Cotton Bowl will feature qual… - Rio Grande Valley Birding FestivalUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:28:38 EST
Held in Harlingen on an annual basis, the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is a five-day event featuring vendors, seminars, presentations, workshops, youth activities, guided field trips and more… - Brownsville International Birding FestivalUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:27:29 EST
Birding on the border! The Brownsville International Birding Festival offers birders from around the globe to see species unique to the Texas border region, as well as hearing from world-renown exp… - RioFest - Harlingen, TexasUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:25:38 EST
Harlingen's Riofest is an annual celebration of art, music, food and culture of Deep South Texas. Artists from across the United States and Mexico cover the 40-acre festival with original artwork. … - Texas Holiday Activities - Holiday Activities in TexasUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:24:39 EST
From Thanksgiving through New Year's, Texas is home to a variety of holiday activities. Whether you're a Winter Texan here for the season, a weekend visitor or a Texas resident, the Lone Star State… - Holiday Light Trails in Texas - Texas Holiday LightsUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:23:59 EST
If you are hoping to view Christmas lights during your visit to Texas, you are in luck. There are several holiday light festivals and trails across the Lone Star State during the month of December… - Texas Holiday Parades - Texas ParadesUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:22:07 EST
Texans have some of the biggest, most unique holiday parades in the country. Visitors heading to the Lone Star State between Thanksgiving and Christmas would be well-served to attend one of these i… - South Padre Island Sand Castle Days - Sand Castle Days on South Padr…Updated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:21:19 EST
Each October, some of the world’s best sand sculptors head to South Padre Island for the annual Sand Castle Days, a weekend-long sand castle building extravaganza. What started as a tiny event… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about GotexasUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:08:03 EST
- December Events, Activities and Festivals in Texas…Updated: 2009-11-27 @ 15:02:01 EST
Texas usually experiences a bit of cooler weather during the final month of the year. However, the temperatures are still mild enough to be pleasant, particularly for those in attendance at one of … - Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel ShowUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 14:54:20 EST
Held during the first two weeks of January each year, the Houston International Boat Show is the largest and longest-running boat show in Texas. The event, which fills the Reliant Center, runs for … - World's Longest Causeway Run and Wellness WalkUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 14:53:02 EST
Taking place on the Queen Isabella Causeway between Port Isabel and South Padre Island, the World's Longest Causeway Run and Wellness Walk is one of the most popular running events in Texas, largel… - San Antonio Riverwalk Mud FestivalUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 14:51:43 EST
The San Antonio River, home to the famous Riverwalk, is drained each January. But, even without water in the river, San Antonio still manages to find a way to throw a party. The annual Riverwalk Mu… - Houston MarathonUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 14:48:11 EST
What started as a humble race with just over 100 runners has blossomed into the largest single sporting event in Houston. This year's Houston Marathon features nearly 18,000 participants, making it… - January Festivals and Events in TexasUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 14:46:46 EST
As the new year gets underway, there are plenty of events, festivals and activities to keep visitors to Texas busy. Everything from marathons to boat shows to San Antonio's unique "Mud Festiva… - Austin's 3M Half Marathon and RelayUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 14:45:45 EST
The 3M Half Marathon and Relay, held each January in Austin, is one of the country's top half marathon events. The 13.1-mile course follows a mostly downhill route through Austin and includes a two… - Washington's Birthday CelebrationUpdated: 2009-11-27 @ 14:43:28 EST
Believe it or not, the country's largest and longest-running tribute to America's first president is held each year in Laredo, Texas. Founded in 1898, Washington's Birthday Celebration is a month-l… - Thanksgiving Weekend Football in TexasUpdated: 2009-11-26 @ 09:38:37 EST
Starting on Thanksgiving Day, football fans in the Lone Star State will be privy to four full days of gridiron action. Beginning with the Cowboys' T-day tilt, continuing with the annual Longhorn/Ag… - Dickens on the Strand - Galveston's Dickens on the StrandUpdated: 2009-11-25 @ 16:51:34 EST
In a town known for its history, it only makes sense to ring in the holiday season with characters from Christmases past. Such is the case with Galveston, where the annual Dickens on the Strand eve… - HEB Holiday ParadeUpdated: 2009-11-22 @ 15:18:58 EST
An annual Thanksgiving Day tradition for almost 60 years, the HEB Holiday Parade signifies the official beginning of the holiday season in the Houston area… - Isla Grand Beach Resort South Padre Island Review - Review of Isla G…Updated: 2009-11-20 @ 16:28:45 EST
The Isla Grand Beach Resort is one of the premier hotels along the Texas Gulf Coast. With a convenient location, great ammenities and breathtaking views, the Isla Grand Beach Resort helps make any … - South Padre Island Hotels - Hotels on South Padre Island…Updated: 2009-11-20 @ 16:23:06 EST
Hotels on the beach, condos on the bay, and rental houses all over the island - South Padre Island offers visitors a wide array of accommodations. In fact, from chain hotels to bed-and-breakfasts, … - Dallas' White Rock MarathonUpdated: 2009-11-20 @ 16:13:15 EST
One of the most unique running events in the nation, Dallas' White Rock Marathon is a combination fitness festival and day-long concert. With bands stationed at every mile marker along the marathon… - Hotels in Dallas, TexasUpdated: 2009-11-17 @ 13:41:49 EST
Dallas attracts hordes of both business and pleasure travelers each year. But, finding an ideal place to stay while in the Big D is never a problem for these visitors, as Dallas is home to some of … - Nine Flags FestivalUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 18:32:48 EST
For over 10 years, the annual Nine Flags Festival in Nacogdoches has celebrated the rich history and culture of Texas' oldest town. … - Thanksgiving Weekend Activities in Texas - Texas Thanksgiving Events…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 07:42:16 EDT
Across the country, Thanksgiving kicks off the 'Holiday Season.' Texas is no different. In fact, from Thursday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend is chocked full of activities across the Lone Sta… - Texas Holiday ParadesUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 07:29:07 EDT
Believe or not, the 'Holiday Season' is once again upon us. And, what would the holidays be without parades? From now through December, Texas puts forth some of the country's biggest and best holid… - March Festivals and Events in TexasUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 11:33:26 EDT
March marks the beginning of spring and is also the host month for dozens of spectacular festivals and events across Texas. From St. Patrick's Day celebrations to the Houston Livestock Show, there … - Corpus Christi Festivals and Events - Events and Festivals in Corpus…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 11:32:19 EDT
Corpus Christi is best known for its beaches and first class attractions such as the USS Lexington and Texas State Aquarium. However, Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend communities als… - Top Texas Art Festivals - Art Festivals in Texas…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 11:29:37 EDT
Texas has a wide-ranging art scene - from new age sculpture to watercolor outdoor scenes. Every type of art and every type of artist can be found in the Lone Star State. Texas' many art festivals a… - May Festivals in Texas - Texas Festivals in May…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 15:45:45 EDT
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… - Texas Food Festivals - Food Festivals in Texas…Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:07:07 EDT
Due to the vastly varied cultures which comprise Texas, practically every type of food is available in the Lone Star State. And, those various types of food are inevitably celebrated with a variety… - October Events and Festivals in TexasUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 12:06:42 EDT
October is one of the best months to visit the Lone Star State. Not only is the weather cool and comfortable, but a variety of events and festivals are staged across Texas most every weekend in Oct… - Port Isabel's Day of the Dead CelebrationUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:08:42 EDT
In Mexico, the end of October marks a time-honored celebration known as “Day of the Dead.” Over time, the tradition has crept into the Mexican-influenced Texas border region. In fact, sev… - November Events, Activities and Festivals in Texas…Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:00:52 EDT
In Texas, the holiday season begins in earnest in November. This month, Lone Star State residents and visitors will be treated to a variety of events, activities and festivals, including Thanksgivi… - Texas Festivals - Best Texas FestivalsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:40:32 EDT
Texas' ethnic and geographic diversity has resulted in some of the most varied and unique annual events to be found anywhere!… - WurstfestUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 09:22:41 EDT
Four over four decades, the German-influenced Hill Country town of New Braunfels has held their annual Wurstfest, which features plenty of sausage, strudel, pretzels, polka music and more… - Texas Book Festival - Texas Book Festival in AustinUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 08:47:10 EDT
Held at the State Capitol in Austin, the annual Texas Book Festival features over 200 authors, as well as exhibitors, live music, food, a children's area and more. … - Austin Film Festival and ConferenceUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 01:22:12 EDT
For more than a decade, the Austin Film Festival has provided a venue for up-and-coming screenwriters and filmmakers to have their work brought into the public consciousness. The 2009 edition, sche… - September Events and Festivals in Texas - Texas Festivals and Events…Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 01:06:15 EDT
Although the kids are back in school, there are still plenty of events, activities and festivals happening across Texas in September. From cook-offs to triathlons to music festivals, there is somet… - State Fair of Texas - Attending the Texas State FairUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 01:04:24 EDT
Running for 24 days through late-September and early-October, the State Fair of Texas is the largest fair and stock show in the state. During the nearly month long event, everything from live music… - Texas Renaissance FestivalUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 00:57:05 EDT
One of Texas' most recognized annual events, the 2009 Texas Renaissance Festival runs from October 10 through November 29. Visitors shouldn't miss an opportunity to attend this unique, eight-week … - Houston Festivals - Festivals in HoustonUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 16:42:46 EDT
Houston is an incredibly diverse city. That diversity is highlighted in the various festivals and events held in Houston. From hot sauce to parrots, Houston has a festival to celebrate virtually an… - El Paso, Texas Hotels - Hotels in El PasoUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 09:38:55 EDT
Located way out in west Texas, El Paso offers visitors quick access to a variety of attractions in Mexico and New Mexico, as well as in the Lone Star State. As one of the largest cities in the Amer…