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  • 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…
  • 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. …
  • Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about GotexasUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 08:07:39 EDT
  • 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…
  • Thanksgiving Weekend Football in TexasUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 07:41:55 EDT
    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…
  • 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…
  • Dallas' White Rock MarathonUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 07:19:12 EDT
    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…
  • 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…
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