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SPRING 2021 MARCH • APRIL • MAY
EVENTS CA L E N DA R
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Dallas Blooms FESTIVALS, CONCERTS, EXHIBITS, PARADES,
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Texas Citrus Festival A
MISSION, TX
JANUARY 29-31, 2021
Texas Onion Fest B
WESLACO, TX
MARCH 27, 2021
Poteet Strawberry Festival
POTEET, TX
APRIL 9, 10 & 11, 2021
Tatum Pecan Pie Festival
TATUM, TX
APRIL 24, 2021
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
PASADENA, TX C
MAY 14, 15 & 16, 2021 K
TX Blueberry Festival NAPLES
NACOGDOCHES, TX D
JUNE 12, 2021
30 CE
Stonewall Peach JAMboree NTE
STONEWALL, TX E R
JUNE 18-19, 2021 WEATHERFORD
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Luling Watermelon Thump
LULING, TX F 20
JUNE 24-27, 2021
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Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee L
STOCKDALE, TX G D
JUNE 19, 2021
20 DeLEON 35
Parker Co. Peach Festival H
WEATHERFORD, TX
JULY 10, 2021 NACOGDOCHES
What-a-Melon Festival I
CENTER, TX
JULY 10, 2021 PASADEN
GROVES
McDade Watermelon Festival J
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MCDADE, TX
JULY 10, 2021 45
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Hempstead Watermelon Festival L
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HEMPSTEAD, TX
JULY 17, 2021 McDADE J
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Naples Watermelon Festival K
NAPLES, TX AUSTIN
JULY 30-31, 2021 10 E M C
DeLeon Peach and Melon Fest L
DELEON, TX F 10
AUGUST 4-7, 2021
HOUSTON
Floydada Punkin Days
FLOYDADA, TX G
OCTOBER 9, 2021 SAN
Texas Mushroom Festival ANTONIO LULING
MADISONVILLE, TX
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Groves Pecan Festival M
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GROVES, TX
OCTOBER 22-24, 2021
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Seguin Pecan Fest Heritage Days
SEGUIN, TX
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OCTOBER 30, 2021 AL
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Royalty Farms Pecan Harvest Festival
CALDWELL, TX 35 CHRISTI
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Richmond Pecan Festival LACO
RICHMOND, TX
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
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Texas Department of Agriculture
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Commissioner Sid Miller
EVENTS SPRING 2021
Dallas This year’s show, themed “America the
Beautiful,” runs Feb. 20 to April 11. “It’s
Tulips of all hues are planted just 2 to 3
inches apart to create nearly solid pools
Blooms the quintessential thing to do in spring in
Texas,” says Dave Forehand, vice presi-
of color. “That’s what makes it so stunning
and dramatic,” Forehand adds. “When you
Festival dent of gardens at the arboretum.
Tulips make up about two-thirds of the
can combine all those colors into different
patterns, it’s pretty amazing.”
Feb. 20-April 11 bulbs, but daffodils, hyacinths, and iris- The exhibit features early blooming,
Dallas es, plus thousands of azaleas and Jap- mid blooming, and late blooming flowers
O
anese cherry trees, contribute to the to produce a succession of blooms that
n a chilly day last December,
display. Most of the bulbs are import- lasts for weeks. “I say it’s the most tulips
about 50 Dallas Arboretum
and Botanical Garden work- ed from Holland. Because Texas doesn’t you’re ever going to see besides going to
ers headed into the manicured get cold enough naturally, the bulbs are Holland,” Forehand says. “If you can’t have
gardens along White Rock Lake, carrying pre-chilled in large coolers for six weeks the trip to the Netherlands this year, just
hundreds of flower bulbs. Over the next before they go in the soil. come to the arboretum.”
three weeks, they planted half a million, “Our horticulture team can average During the pandemic, masks are
all perfectly timed to burst into rivers of planting 20,000 to 25,000 bulbs a day,” required to be worn, and with capacity
color during the Dallas Blooms festival. Forehand says. “Once we plant [them] limited to 50 percent, tickets for specific
Since 1985, Dallas Blooms has drawn underground, we top them with pansies times should be purchased in advance at
thousands of visitors to the arboretum. and violas.” dallasarboretum.org.
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PHOTOS (COVER AND THIS PAGE): Michael Amador
Spring 2021
C ALENDAR AT A GL ANCE
MARCH APRIL
2nd Feb. 23rd- 4th-11th 10th
DALLAS: “Out of Many, March 6th POTEET: Strawberry FREDERICKSBURG: Tractor
One: Portraits of America’s AN ANTONIO: Commemor- Festival Held annually in the Ride The Hill Country Antique
Immigrants” A new exhibition ation of the Battle of the “Strawberry Capital of Texas” Tractor and Engine Club pres-
featuring President George W. Alamo Visit the Alamo to honor for more than 70 years, the ents this event that features
Bush’s portraits of immigrants festival features concerts antique tractors, cars, trucks,
the anniversary of the 1836
opens at the George W. Bush with national and local bands, and a “people carrier” that all
Battle of the Alamo with 13 days
Presidential Center. The col- gunslingers, a carnival, vari- make a 20-mile loop through
of special events and program-
lection provides an in-depth ous contests, and rodeo per- scenic Gillespie County during
ming, both in person and virtual.
look at the issues surrounding formances. 888-742-8144; the height of bluebonnet sea-
210-225-1391; thealamo.org .
the immigration debate in the strawberryfestival.com. son. 830-889-0070;
United States. 214-200-4300; rustyiron.org
bushcenter.org 26th-28th 9th-10th
4th-7th TOMBALL: German Heritage
HUMBLE: Good Oil Days This 16th-18th
Festival On the last weekend in
festival was created to cele-
March, festivalgoers break out LUBBOCK: Arts Festival
FULTON: Oysterfest Head to brate Humble’s rich history in
their lederhosen and dirndls for Celebrating its 43rd year, the
Fulton Harbor for family fun the oil industry. Over the years,
the area’s largest festival cele- annual Lubbock Arts Festival
including live entertainment; more than 80 vendors have
brating the heritage of the origi- is the largest fine art and fine
food; arts and crafts; a carni- lined Main Street alongside
nal German families who settled craft event in West Texas. The
val; a parade; and men’s and live entertainment, food, and a
in the community beginning in event includes artist demon-
women’s oyster eating, shuck- free kids’ zone. 281-446-4140;
1840. 281-379-6844; tomball strations, performing artists,
ing, and decorating contests. goodoildays.com
The opening-night festivities germanfest.org a children’s area, and a juried
gallery. 806-744-2787;
include fireworks. 361-463-
9955; fultonoysterfest.org
27th-28th 10th-11th lubbockartsfestival.org
CHAPPELL HILL: Official
11th-14th FORT DAVIS: The Southwest
100 Endurance Run This race
Bluebonnet Festival of Texas 23rd-24th
Declared the official State of
SWEETWATER: World’s starts on the legendary San Texas Bluebonnet Festival by DEL RIO: George Paul
Largest Rattlesnake Roundup Antonio-El Paso Road in the the Texas Legislature, the festi- Memorial Xtreme Bull Riding
Events include the Miss Snake heart of Fort Davis National val boasts more than 250 juried Named after the late bull-riding
Charmer Pageant, chili and bar- Historic Site and winds through exhibitors, country-style food, champion George Paul, this
becue cookoffs, carnival rides, the Davis Mountains, with racers artists, jewelry, clothing, live annual bull-riding competition
a dance, and contests for snake taking in the thin mountain air entertainment and music, and brings out the mightiest riders
eating, most pounds of snakes, at over a mile high. 432-426- tours of the historic communi- and toughest bulls. 830-775-
and the longest snake. 3015; ultraexpeditions.com/ ty. 979-203-1242; facebook 9595; georgepaulmemorial
rattlesnakeroundup.net the-southwest-100 .com/bluebonnetfestival bullriding.com
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cookoff, carnival rides, arts and this two-day event that features include a city, exact start and end dates, location (venue
crafts, crab legs contest, two- four in-town destinations: the and/or address), public contact information (phone num-
step dance contest, wiener dog Historic Jefferson Train Show, ber, website, and/or email), and a brief description. All
event listings are subject to approval and editing.
races, and live music all week- RD Moses Railroad display,
end long, this festival is full of a Jefferson Historic Railway LISTING DEADLINES
family fun on the Texas Gulf excursion, and the “Atalanta” SPRING (March, April, May): Dec. 1
Coast. texascrabfestival.org railway car tour. 903-665- SUMMER (June, July, Aug.): March 1
3733; visitjeffersontexas.com FALL (Sept., Oct., Nov.): June 1
WINTER (Dec., Jan., Feb.): Sept. 1
7th-9th
FREDERICKSBURG: 175th
27th-31st Editor: Sarah Thurmond
Phone: 512-486-5813
Anniversary Opening KERRVILLE: Folk Festival
Contributing Editors: Amanda Ogle, Emily Roberts
Weekend Ceremonies Featuring songwriters of
Stone, Julie Stratton
Fredericksburg is throwing a national and international
Contributing Writer: Pam LeBlanc
big three-day bash for its 175th acclaim, the Kerrville Folk
Copy Editor: Cynthia Rubin
birthday with festivities includ- Festival is the oldest contin-
Art Director: Ashley Burch
ing a community picnic and uously running music festival
ice cream social at Marktplatz; Associate Art Director: Bryan Kight, Chris Linnen
in the United States. Each day
Founders Day activities at the has activities for all ages with a Photo Editor: Brandon Jakobeit
Pioneer Museum; and a beard focus on artistic expression in a Digital Strategies Manager: Tyson Bird
contest, dance, and fireworks loving family-friendly environ- ADVERTISING SALES INQUIRIES
at Gillespie County Fairgrounds. ment. 830-257-3600;
AJR Media Group Phone: 800-383-7677
830-998-473; 175th.org kerrvillefolkfestival.org
Email: texaseventscalendar@ajrmediagroup.com
13th-15th 28th-30th Dates for events listed in this calendar were correct at the
time of publication and are subject to change. Please con-
firm dates in advance by calling the number listed or by
GIDDINGS: Lee County Fair ENNIS: National Polka contacting the local chamber of commerce.
Enjoy carnival fun, shopping, Festival Celebrate Czech
© Texas Department of Transportation
kids’ activities, live music, an heritage in Texas with polka
antique carousel ride, and the music, Czech food, a king and
Charcoal Challenge Barbecue queen contest with traditional
Cookoff, with food and beverage costumes, a parade, and Czech Printed on Recycled Paper
teams competing. 832-444- customs. 972-878-4748;
9535; leecountyfairtx.com nationalpolkafestival.com © Te x a s D e p a r t m e n t o f
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PHOTOS: Jen Reel , Will Van Overbeek, Randall Maxwell
MA RCH
the heart of Fort Davis National Historic venture that’s fun for families and first-
Site. This remote outpost in the 1800s was time paddlers. Launch sites vary per
set up by the U.S. Army as a refuge for trav- month. 979-864-1541; visitbrazosport.com
PANHANDLE
PLAINS
elers making the 600-mile journey by CORPUS CHRISTI: March 20 Kitchen
PRAIRIES horse or wagon train through hostile Indian Herbs Nueces County master gardener
& LAKES
BIG BEND
PINEY
WOODS
country. It was also home to the famous Deb Holliday and her “herbie” friends offer
COUNTRY HILL
COUNTRY
Buffalo Soldiers. From Fort Davis racers expertise into selecting and growing culi-
GULF
COAST climb through a rocky single track farther nary herbs to spice up recipes. Tastings of
SOUTH
TEXAS
into the Davis Mountains as they enter select dishes are provided, as well as in-
PLAINS Davis Mountains State Park. As vast pan-
sight on the ways to use herbs in meals.
oramas open up, racers take in the thin
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature
mountain air at over a mile high. Fort Davis
Center, 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100;
MARCH 2 0 2 1 National Historic Site, 101 Lt. Flipper Drive.
stxbot.org
S M T W T F S 432-426-3015; ultraexpeditions.com/
the-southwest-100 FULTON: March 4-7 Oysterfest This event
1 2 3 4 5 6 features live entertainment; food; arts and
ODESSA: Through March 7 “Betrothed:
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 crafts; a carnival; a parade; and men’s and
250 Years of Wedding Fashion” Few gar-
women’s oyster eating, shucking, and dec-
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ments are chosen with as much care as the
orating contests. The opening-night festivi-
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 clothes a person wears on his or her wed-
ties include fireworks. Fulton Harbor, 402
ding day. They are a symbol of love and
28 29 30 31 N. Fulton Beach Road. 361-463-9955;
commitment and of the beginning of a new
fultonoysterfest.org
phase in a person’s life. This exhibition
Due to concerns over the spread of draws on the extensive collection of cloth- HOUSTON: Through March 6 “Weave
COVID-19, some events may be postponed Houston: Celebrating 71 Years of the
or canceled. Please check an event’s ing expert and historian Steven Porterfield
website or call ahead to confirm it is taking and showcases the ever-changing fashion Contemporary Handweavers of Hous-
place if you’re interested in attending. trends of the past two centuries. It also ex- ton” This exhibit showcases the history
plores the compelling history of the white and diversity of Contemporary Handweav-
BIG BEND COUNTRY wedding gown and its iconic stature in ers of Houston’s members and features
Western cultures. Ellen Noël Art Museum, works from emerging practitioners and
ALPINE: Through March 25 “WWII He- longtime fiber artists. Noted fiber artist Dr.
4909 E. University Blvd. 432-550-9696;
roes” This exhibit is the culmination of a noelartmuseum.org Mary Ruth Smith juried several awards for
four-year project by photographer Zach these works that highlight exceptional
Coco, who interviewed and photographed craftsmanship and innovative use of mate-
men and women who served in the military GULF COAST rials. Asher Gallery, Houston Center for
during World War II. Incorporated into the Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main St. 832-
BAY CITY: March 1-6 Matagorda County
exhibit are materials drawn from the Muse- 767-5441; weavehouston.org
Fair and Livestock Show Organized in
um of the Big Bend’s collection of World
1944, the Matagorda County Fair and Live- HOUSTON: Through April 23 “Estructur-
War II savings bonds posters, maps from
stock Exposition Association has produced as Monumentales” Buffalo Bayou Part-
the Yana and Marty Davis Map Collection,
a local county fair and livestock show con- nership presents Estructuras Monumental-
military uniforms, and other artifacts. Mu-
tinually since that year. Activities include a es, a major exhibition of outdoor sculptures
seum of the Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison St.
talent show, public speaking, team roping, by 105-year-old artist Carmen Herrera
432-837-8143; museumofthebigbend.com a heifer show and sale, food show and auc- (born in 1915 in Havana, Cuba). Featuring
EL PASO: Through Dec. 31 Sun City Scav- tion, a rodeo, an agricultural mechanics four newly created sculptures that were
enger Hunt Have some fun in the sun show, rabbit and poultry shows, lamb and first envisioned nearly five decades ago,
while exploring the westernmost city in goat judging and showmanship, steer and Estructuras Monumentales is Herrera’s first
Texas. On this culture-filled El Paso scav- swine judging and showmanship, a craft public art exhibition in Houston, and this is
enger hunt, discover iconic buildings, land- show, carnival, and clown and coloring only the second time that these large-scale
marks and great green spaces around contests. Matagorda Fair Grounds, works have been presented globally. Orga-
downtown. Let’s Roam, 111 W. Mills Ave. 4511 FM 2668. 979-245-2454; nized in partnership with the New York
833-202-7626; letsroam.com/scavenger_ matagordacountyfair.com City-based nonprofit Public Art Fund, the
hunt/el_paso_scavenger_hunt BRAZORIA: March 13 Free Paddling Join exhibition was first presented at Manhat-
FORT DAVIS: March 27-28 The South- the Brazoria County Parks Department for tan’s City Hall Park in 2019. It offers Hous-
west 100 Endurance Run Nestled in the a paddling event on one of the area’s wa- ton audiences a powerful and reflective
historic Davis Mountains, this race starts on terways. Borrow one of the department’s experience that celebrates the full breadth
the legendary San Antonio-El Paso Road in boats or bring your own for an outdoor ad- of Herrera’s work in three dimensions.
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Fondren Foundation Meadow in Buffalo PALACIOS: March 19-21 Matagorda Bay ROCKPORT: March 6 Whooping Crane
Bayou Park, Allen Parkway at Gillette Birdfest The fourth annual festival is three Strut The 33rd annual strut features a
Street. buffalobayou.org fun-filled days that include professional 2-mile walk and 5K and 10K runs. The walk
HOUSTON: March 9 Viano String Quartet birding tours, kayak tours, speaker ses- remains in the beach area while the 5K and
in Concert Storming the world stage since sions, book signings, vendors, art contest 10K continue to Austin and Water streets.
winning the 2019 Banff Competition, the winners, children’s events, a VIP dinner, Awards are usually offered to the first three
Viano Quartet premieres with Chamber finishers in each age category, overall male
and the Parade of Birds. East Side Elemen-
Music Houston as part of the organization’s and female top finishers, and Master/Grand
tary Annex, 901 Second St. 956-285-3234;
Emerging Young Ensemble of the 2020-21 Master age brackets. Rockport Beach,
matagordabaybirdfest.org 100 Seabreeze Drive. 361-727 2158;
season. The group’s blended sound and
huge range of dynamics come together in a PEARLAND: March 27-28 Houston Music www.rockport-fulton.org
performance of Debussy’s Quartet in G and Arts Festival Enjoy major concerts, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Through March
Minor, a new work by Caroline Shaw, and fine art displays, a classic car show, and 31 Port of Brownsville Nature Tours Take
Beethoven’s Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat. Stude dozens of fun attractions and contests. a four-hour narrated tour down the Port of
Concert Hall, Shepherd School of Music, Check out the Taste of Texas Food Garden, Brownsville ship channel. On this unique
Rice University, 6100 Main St. 713-348- with delicious cuisine, and cold domestic trip, see dolphins, local and migratory
5400; chambermusichouston.org and craft beers. (The first weekend of this birds, decommissioned naval vessels, ships
HOUSTON: March 25 Quatuor Modigliani event takes place in Conroe on March 20- in port from all over the world, and the
in Concert Back by popular demand, this 21.) Independence Park, 3919 Liberty Drive. SpaceX launch site. While on the tour, learn
Parisian ensemble does not disappoint 855-586-8852; houstonartsfestival.com about the lower Laguna Madre’s rich histo-
with its lush playing and stylish precision. ry. Isla Tours, 33256 State Park Road 100.
PORT ARANSAS: March 6 First Friday 956-761-4752; islatours.com
From Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s bright
On the first Friday of each month, art lovers
and youthful Quartet No. 7 in E-Flat to the SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Through Sept.
are invited to enjoy the latest works of art
demanding rhythmic elements of Béla 30 Dolphin Watching and Eco Tours
Bartók’s Quartet No. 5 to Franz Schubert’s on view, sometimes voting on favorite Enjoy a 1.5-hour dolphin watch aboard the
beloved “Death and the Maiden,” this group pieces. The event is free and includes re- Murphy’s Law and see bottlenose dolphins
puts on an impressive show. Stude Concert freshments, live music, and opportunities in their natural habitat. You also have the
Hall, Shepherd School of Music, Rice Uni- to speak with the artists. Port Aransas Art opportunity to view local and migratory
versity, 6100 Main St. 713-348-5400; Center, 104 N. Alister St. 361-749-7334; birds, the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Boca
chambermusichouston.org portaransasartcenter.org Chica Beach, and the South Padre Island
March 19-20
Willie Nelson Jamie Richards
Randy Houser Charley Crockett
Mark Powell The Great Divide
Kevin Fowler Cooder Graw
Deana Carter Mike & The Moonpies
Radney Foster & many more!
Get outdoors for a music festival on the Back Porch of Texas: abilenevisitors.com
SPRING 2021 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 7
M A R C H 2 0 2 1 > Hill Country
jetties. During the Eco Tour Dolphin Watch, 361-575-8228; navemuseum.com HILL COUNTRY
a specialized net is dragged along the bay VICTORIA: Feb. 25-March 1 Victoria AUSTIN: Through March 7 “Design Shine”
floor. Sea life captured during the tour is
Livestock Show The largest event held in Created to showcase emerging talent in
brought on board and viewed up close.
Victoria has been pared down this year, the fields of architecture and design, this
Isla Tours, 33256 State Park Road 100.
with the 75th livestock show having a limit- annual competition is presented by the
956-761-4752; islatours.com
ed schedule that includes livestock and ag Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and
TOMBALL: March 26-28 German Heri- mechanics judging, shows, auctions, virtual AIA Austin. The jury yielded many impres-
tage Festival You do not have to be Ger- events, and a Queen Victoria pageant. Vic- sive proposals, with two winning projects
man to enjoy this festival. Founded with from two local teams. Drawing on themes
toria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.
one oompah band on a flatbed trailer, it of resiliency and empathy in times of un-
361-485-3116; victorialivestockshow.com
has become an annual tradition in Tomball certainty, each installation reinvigorates
and one of the liveliest music/street festi- VICTORIA: March 25-May 16 “Carole the visitor’s experience with captivating,
vals in Texas. Every year, on the last week- Myers: Selected Works” See paintings by family-friendly sculptural art works.
end in March, festivalgoers break out their the late artist Carole Myers. Her works, as Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum,
lederhosen and dirndls and “go German” she once described them, were inspired by 605 Azie Morton Road. 512-445-5582;
for the area’s largest festival celebrating the beauty of landscapes and “express umlaufsculpture.org/design-shine-2020
the heritage of the original German families both the vast panoramic views and inti- AUSTIN: Through May 9 “After Michel-
who settled this area beginning in 1840. mate bits of nature with a spiritual re- angelo, Past Picasso: Leo Steinberg’s Li-
Downtown Tomball, 201 S. Elm St. 281-379- sponse, rather than a literal interpreta- brary of Prints” Beginning in the early
6844; tomballgermanfest.org
tion.” Nave Museum, 306 Commercial St. 1960s with only the meager budget of a
VICTORIA: Through March 7 “JHoward 361-575-8228; navemuseum.com part-time art history professor, Leo Stein-
Organic Pastels: Selected Works” berg amassed a collection that compre-
VICTORIA: March 27 “Idyllic Nature Cel-
Acclaimed for her vitality of colors, hensively illustrates the history of Europe-
strength of composition, and variety of ebration” The Victoria Symphony presents
an printmaking. Akin to books on a shelf,
subject matter, JHoward expands her range this performance that features works by Steinberg’s prints formed a visual library
with this exhibit that features her organic composers Richard Wagner, Ralph that shaped his scholarship in fundamental
pastels and includes colorful landscapes, Vaughan Williams, and Wolfgang Amadeus ways. Selections from his over 3,500 prints
vibrant still lifes, and lifelike portraits that Mozart. Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 E. illuminate the collector’s insight that prints
reflect a great understanding of storytell- Sam Houston Drive. 361-576-4500; are the “circulating lifeblood of ideas,” dis-
ing. Nave Museum, 306 Commercial St. victoriasymphony.com seminating compositions, motifs, and
8 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2021styles across geographic, material and rates with his wife, fellow artist and musi- BANDERA: March 4-6 Fiber and Arts
temporal boundaries, while also presenting cian Tricia Spencer. The portraits seen in Festival This Texas Hill Country experience
highlights of the European printmaking tra- this collection are all from the last two celebrates sheep and wool, with attendees
dition. Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Mar- years and represent both where the artist welcome to participate in virtual and
tin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 512-471-5482; has been with his work and where he is in-person fiber arts classes, shop from
blantonmuseum.org going. The abandonment of touring and the vendors, visit with farm animals, and enjoy
quiet hours in the studio during the pan- a cast-iron cookoff. Mansfield Park,
AUSTIN: Through May 30 “Mexico, the
demic have begun to shift Rains’ portraits 2886 SH 16 N. 949-400-4225;
Border and Beyond: Selections from the
into the realm of the surreal, as can be banderafiberandarts.com
Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. Collection”
Juan Sandoval, a now-retired reference li- seen in some of the work. Virtual, 512-441- BANDERA: March 6 Women’s Ranch
brarian and subject specialist for art and 9255; texasfolklife.org Rodeo and Kids’ Mutton Busting Capping
Chicanx studies at the University of Texas AUSTIN: March 13-27 Rodeo Austin Grab off a weekend of events, this rodeo is pre-
at El Paso, donated to Mexic-Arte Museum your boots and cowboy hat for the capital sented by the Bandera ProRodeo Associa-
his vast collection amassed over 30 years. city’s largest annual rodeo, livestock show, tion and features an evening with a kids’
The Sandoval Collection is composed of carnival and fair, and series of concerts mutton-busting contest followed by an
more than 1,500 artworks, many of them featuring a mix of top country and popular all-women rodeo that includes steer roping
created by Mexican and Latinx artists. It in- music acts. Travis County Exposition Cen- and branding and a cowhide race. Mans-
cludes prints, photographs, paintings, ter, 9100 Decker Lake Road. 512-919- field Park, 2886 SH 16 N. 830-460-1071;
sculptures, and popular art from the El 3000; rodeoaustin.com banderaprorodeo.org
Paso region and from Mexico. The collec- AUSTIN: March 16-21 South by South- BANDERA: March 12-13 Ham Rodeo This
tion also contains hundreds of publications west The tech, film, and music festival in annual rodeo features vendors, wild hogs,
and other ephemera. Mexic-Arte Museum, the capital city moves to an all-online for- barbecue, a Friday night concert, and inter-
419 Congress Ave. 512-480-9373; mat. The list of featured speakers this year active activities on Saturday. Mansfield
mexic-artemuseum.org includes Cynthia Erivo, Wyclef Jean, David Park, 2886 SH 16 N. 515-554-2027;
AUSTIN: Through Dec. 31 Virtual Exhibit: E. Kelley, Michael Lewis, Mark Mothers- banderawranglers.com
“The Brush Is a Bow” Texas Folklife pres- baugh, Maria Sharapova, Baratunde Thur- BANDERA: March 25-28 Texas Hill
ents this exhibition featuring works by ston, and Andrew Zimmern. The film por- Country Bike Week Along with the Thun-
Howard Rains, an artist and master fiddler tion is slated to include virtual speaker der in the Hills motorcycle rally, this event
originally from Texas who now lives in Kan- sessions, screenings, showcases, and net- offers rides throughout the region, top en-
sas. Rains performs, records, and collabo- working opportunities. Virtual. sxsw.com tertainment, vendors, and on-site camping.
February 20 - April 11
America the Beautiful
The Showstopping Floral Exhibit
Presented by
Dallas Blooms presents America the Beautiful, the
largest floral festival in the Southwest featuring
more than 500,000 spring blooming bulbs.
Celebrating the music of America.
DallasArboretum.org
8525 Garland Road • Dallas, Texas 75218 • 214-515-6615
The Dallas Arboretum is a non-profit organization supported,
in part, by funds from Dallas Park & Recreation.
SPRING 2021 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 9M A R C H 2 0 2 1 > Hill Country
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 N. 409-655- best mud in the universe. The 10th annual Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27.
8800; bikerralliesoftexas.com event is slated to have 50 chili teams and 830-459-6198; kerrmarketdays.org
BULVERDE: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday live music. Luckenbach Texas, 412 Lucken- KERRVILLE: March 21 Celtic Angels Ire-
Night Rodeo The family-friendly rodeo and bach Town Loop. luckenbachtexas.com land The Irish group celebrates its cher-
live music series starts the first weekend in FREDERICKSBURG: March 26-April 11 ished heritage through traditional dance,
March and continues each Saturday Texas Hill Country Wine and Wildflower music, and song. The Celtic Knight Dancers,
through the last weekend in November. Journey Enjoy the wineries and natural featuring two former lead dancers of River-
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the rodeo starts beauty of the Texas Hill Country on a dance, join the Celtic Angels on this tour.
at 7:30 p.m. Following the rodeo, enjoy live self-guided tour that includes compli- Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. 830-896-
music and dancing; beer, wine, cocktails, mentary tastings and wine discounts at 9393; caillouxtheater.com
and soft drinks; and food, including Texas dozens of participating wineries. Various MARBLE FALLS: March 6 Market on
barbecue, tacos, steak, and burgers. Tejas locations. texaswinetrail.com Main Come and peruse the work of 70-
Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road. 830-980- plus craft makers, bakers, and style cre-
2226; tejasrodeo.com ators from around the Hill Country. Main
BURNET: March 20 Bluebonnet Airshow Street. 830-693-2815; visitmarblefalls.org
Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen for NEW BRAUNFELS: March 6-7 Kinder-
this annual aviation event. Join the Highland schuhe 5K Run and Walk Presented by
Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air New Braunfels Utilities, the annual Kinder-
Force at the airshow. Wings and Wheels schuhe 5K Run and Walk benefits Commu-
once again takes the stage. Included with FIND MORE nities in Schools by providing funds to buy
your ticket is a classic car show hosted by
Lake Area Rods and Classics Club. Kate
EVENTS ONLINE shoes for children in need. The event is
open to all ages. Gruene Historic District.
Craddock Field, Burnet Municipal Airport, Texas Highways 830-629-8486; nbutexas.com/
2402 S. Water St. 512-756-2226; Events Calendar listings kinderschuhe or runsignup.com/race/tx/
bluebonnetairshow.com can be found online newbraunfels/nbukinderschuhe
FREDERICKSBURG: March 5 First Friday with additional details about NEW BRAUNFELS: March 18 Come and
Art Walk Tour fine art galleries that offer these events and others. Visit Taste It: Meet Texas’ Best Winemakers
special exhibits, demonstrations, refresh- texashighways.com/events On the third Thursday of the month, The
ments, and extended viewing hours on the or traveltexas.com for Grapevine offers opportunities to enjoy
first Friday of every month. Various loca- a searchable list Texas wines in Gruene Historic District. For
tions. firstfridayartwalkfbg.com a new virtual spin, the wine tasting room
of events.
FREDERICKSBURG: March 15-20 Spring has created a to-go set of featured wines
Break at the Pioneer Museum The muse- that can be picked up and enjoyed at home
um grounds are the setting for living histo- while watching a guided tasting video with
ry presenters, including Texas Rangers, ac- experts discussing the wines. The Grape-
tivities such as frontier campouts, vine, 1612 Hunter Road. 830-629-5077;
handicrafts, corn husk doll-making, chuck- INGRAM: March 19-20, 26-27; April 3-4 grapevineingruene.com
wagon cooking, Comanche Indian historic “Trying” This play by Joanna McClelland NEW BRAUNFELS: March 20 Founders
interpretations, frontier songs, and games. Glass is based on the author’s experience Day Parade Every 25 years since the
Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main St. 830- during 1967-68 when she worked for Fran- founding of the city, there has been a pa-
990-8441; pioneermuseum.net cis Biddle, the United States attorney gen- rade and celebration in downtown New
FREDERICKSBURG: March 19-21 Trade eral under then-President Franklin D. Roo- Braunfels. The 175th celebration is no dif-
Days Shop from more than 350 vendors in sevelt, at his home in Washington, D.C. Hill ferent and includes a trail ride arrival that
seven barns, browse acres of antiques, and Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre leads off the founders parade and a Kind-
enjoy the biergarten and live music. A $5 Road. 830-367-5121; hcaf.com ermasken Parade (children’s costumed
parking fee is good all weekend. Sunday KERRVILLE: March 2-19 “America the walking parade). Downtown New Braunfels,
Farms across from Wildseed Farms, 355 Beautiful” This is the 51st annual national 301 Main Plaza. 830-625-2385;
Sunday Farms Lane. fbgtradedays.com exhibition of Women Artists of the West, a since1845.com/event/parade
FREDERICKSBURG: March 20 Celebrate nonprofit organization dedicated to pro- NEW BRAUNFELS: March 20-21 Old
Texas 2021 Join the Former Texas Rangers moting female fine artists. Museum of Gruene Market Days Nearly 100 vendors
Foundation for this annual event. History Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway. 830- offer uniquely crafted items and packaged
comes to life with the Old Chisholm Trail 896-2553; museumofwesternart.com Texas foods for sale between 10 a.m. and 5
Show, the Traditional American Indian So- KERRVILLE: March 6 Kerr County Mar- p.m. Gruene Historic District. 830-832-
ciety, Tales of the Texas Rangers, and other ket Days and Hill Country Swap Meet 1721; gruenemarketdays.com
historical festivities. Texas Rangers Heri- The Market Days portion of this event con- SABINAL: March 27-28 Wild Hog Festi-
tage Center, 1618 E. Main St. 830-997- tinues to feature artists and crafters who val and Craft Fair This year marks the
2698; trhc.org bring their own original handcrafted jewel- festival’s 30th year and offers a variety of
FREDERICKSBURG: March 20 Mud ry, fiber, wood, metal, soaps, lotions and entertainment including wild hog chasing,
Dauber Festival and Chili Cookoff other creations. The Hill Country Swap arts and crafts, games and rides, a carni-
Named in honor of the pesky insect, this Meet is a community garage sale and flea val, and plenty of food. Sabinal City Park
open chili cookoff and live music festival market with a wide range of merchandise and Yellowjacket Football Stadium, 1049 N.
shows why Luckenbach has some of the available at bargain prices. Kerr County Hill Center St. sabinalwildhogfestival.com
10 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2021PANHANDLE PLAINS
Tomball German Heritage Festival
ABILENE: March 2 Virtual Living Room
Concert 5 The final Living Room Concert of
the season features Abilene Philharmonic
musicians Hannah Martineau and Chris
20 Jahre
Arcy performing viola and bass duets by
Gioachino Rossini, Reinhold Gliere, and
Johannes Sperger. Virtual. 325-677-6170;
abilenephilharmonic.org
ABILENE: March 19-20 Outlaws and
Legends Music Fest The 10th annual Out-
laws and Legends Music Fest, benefiting
Ju b !
Ben Richey Boys Ranch, returns to the Back
m
Porch of Texas. Artists include Willie Nel-
son, Randy Houser, Kevin Fowler, Deana
Carter, Lee Roy Parnell, Charley Crockett,
the Great Divide, Cooder Graw, Jamie Rich-
iläu
ards, and Mike and the Moonpies. There are C E L E B RAT I N G O U R 2 0 T H Y E A R !
Fun for the Entire Family
several different ways to enjoy the festival,
including general admission tickets to be in
the center of the action, a private tailgate
F R E E A D M I S S I O N , PA R K I N G & S H U T T L E ! !
with close friends, RVing in the park, or a
VIP suite or Skybox. Back Porch of Texas,
3350 N. Clack St. 325-260-6054;
M A R C H 2 6 TH - 2 8 TH
Fri: 6PM-10PM | Sat: 10AM-10PM | Sun: 10AM-6PM
outlawsandlegends.com/tickets
ABILENE: March 27 Abilene Philharmon- German Food , Carnival & Rides, Street Performers,
ic: Masterworks II, Beethoven Triple Petting Zoo, 200 Street Vendors, and 4 Music Stages
Hear Kiril Laskarov on violin, Jeffrey Las-
trapes on cello, and Steven Harlos on piano www.TomballGermanFest .org
as the trio plays Mozart’s Symphony No. 29
and Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. First Bap-
tist Church of Abilene, 1333 N. Third St.
.
325-677-6710; abilenephilharmonic.org
LEVELLAND: March 26-April 4 Ameri-
can Business Club Pro Rodeo For 78
years, the members of the Lubbock Down-
town Chapter of the American Business - !
Club have supported and improved the bloom watchers
lives of their community by working to pro- welcome
duce some of the greatest western sport-
ing events in the country. Rodeo events in- 83rd Annual Dogwood Trails
clude mutton bustin’, saddle bronc and Celebration | scenic drives &
bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf rop-
special events each weekend
ing, team roping, barrel racing, and bull rid-
ing. Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S. Old Time Music & Dulcimer
806-794-4161; abcrodeo.com Festival |concerts, jam
SAN ANGELO: Through Aug. 1 Richard sessions & workshops
and Pam Salmon Sculpture Competition
The sixth annual juried competition pres- The 1836 | Chuckwagon Races
ents 12 large outdoor sculptures on view to at Diamond B Ranch
the public. San Angelo Museum of Fine
Arts, 1 Love St. 325-653-3333; samfa.org
SWEETWATER: March 11-14 World’s Piney Woods Train
Largest Rattlesnake Roundup Started in Excursions: Texas State
Railroad Scenic Tours
1958 and sponsored by the Sweetwater
Special Events:
Jaycees, the World’s Largest Rattlesnake March | Dogwood Brunch Train
Roundup features an array of events in- May | Memorial Day Brunch Train
cluding the Miss Snake Charmer Pageant;
chili and barbecue cookoffs; carnival rides visitpalestine.com
and concessions; a dance; a gun, knife, and
coin show; and, of course, lots and lots of
800.659.3484
snakes. Contests include snake eating,
SPRING 2021 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 11M A R C H 2 0 2 1 > Piney Woods
most pounds of snakes, and the longest he came to embrace Christianity, and the
snake. You might even get to see someone American woman who turned his life up-
YOUR
break the record of 81.5 inches. Nolan side down. Temple Theater, 3500 S. First
County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive. St. 936-633-5454; angelinaarts.org
rattlesnakeroundup.net LUFKIN: March 26 Steep Canyon Rang-
WICHITA FALLS: March 19-20 “Cowboy ers in Concert The Grammy-winning sex-
BIKING
True” Art Exhibit and Auction The Arts tet has been fusing bluegrass, pop, coun-
Council Wichita Falls and Cowboy True try, and folk rock music for more than 20
Committee host this art auction to educate years. Temple Theater, 3500 S. First St.
the region about the honor, art, and beauty 936-633-5454; angelinaarts.org
DESTINATION of the cowboy’s daily life. The “Cowboy
True” exhibition features artists and crafts-
PALESTINE: March 19-April 4 Dogwood
Trails Celebration For more than 80
men from across the country, who are se- years, Palestine has celebrated the Dog-
lected by a jury for the event based on wood Trails Festival. Enjoy the delicate
their artistic skill and strong representation beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey
of the cowboy way of life. J.S. Bridwell Ag Dogwood Park the last two weekends in
Center, 111 N. Burnett St. 940-767-2787; March and first weekend in April. Activities
artscouncilwf.org/cowboytrue are scheduled each weekend to comple-
ment the celebration, including an all-day
PINEY WOODS festival the first weekend. Don’t miss the
Piney Woods Excursion Train at the Texas
CONROE: March 20-21 Houston Music State Railroad, the Main Street Farm and
and Arts Festival Enjoy major concerts, Flower Market, and a play at the historic
PARIS
fine art displays, a classic car show, dozens Texas Theatre. The hidden Fairy Garden
of fun attractions and contests, and the Trails in Davey Dogwood Park are a joy for
Taste of Texas Food Garden, with delicious kids and adults, and the Railroad Heritage
TEXAS
cuisine and cold domestic and craft beers. Center has scale-model railroad exhibits
(The second weekend of this event takes for train enthusiasts. You can also take a
place in Pearland on March 27-28.) peek inside the Redlands Hotel with the
Heritage Place Park, 500 Collins St. Historic Redlands Tour. Main Street.
houstonartsfestival.com 903-723-3014; texasdogwoodtrails.com
HUNTSVILLE: March 13-14 Rusty, Chippy, PALESTINE: March 20 Dogwood Festival
Vintage, and Repurposed Show Over 85 One of the longest-running festivals in the
dealers from across the country bring their state of Texas, the Dogwood Festival kicks
best treasures for this annual two-day off the first of three weekends of the Dog-
show. Antiques, vintage and collectible wood Trails Celebration, with locals and
finds, repurposed items, furniture, estate guests reveling in the beautiful dogwood
jewelry, turquoise, sterling silver, holiday blooms of East Texas. Enjoy live music, art,
décor, glassware, boutiques, yard art, old specialty products, food vendors, and chil-
tools, plants, homemade jams and jellies, dren’s activities. Downtown/Old Town Pal-
and homemade soaps are just some of the estine, 401 W. Main St. 903-729-6066;
things you can find. The facility is indoors palestinechamber.org/dogwoodfestival
and climate controlled. Walker County
PALESTINE: March 26-28 Old-Time
Fairgrounds, 3925 SH 30 W. 936-661-
Music and Dulcimer Festival The dulci-
2545; huntsvilleantiqueshow.com mer, a fretted string instrument originally
PUMP TRACK NETX TRAIL BARBER HILLS LUFKIN: March 4 Ranky Tanky in Con- played in the Appalachian region of the
17 miles of scenic
Asphalt track out
side the Civic
Railbanked trail
spans 130+ miles
mountain bike and cert This jazz ensemble creates blues- U.S., is celebrated at this festival with dul-
Center, allows for from New Boston, Mayse hiking trails at Pat
racing in different west of
Lake 15 min
utes north of Down
inspired music that has deep roots in the cimer and old-time musicians from around
directions, as well Texarkana, all the town
as a kids loop that way to Farmersville, Gullah culture from South Carolina and has the country, who serve as headliners for
is off of the main north of Dallas
lines had a No. 1 album on iTunes and Amazon festival concerts and workshops. Friday
Jazz charts. Pines Theater, 113 S. First St. and Saturday are filled with live perfor-
936-633-5454; angelinaarts.org mances, jam sessions, concerts, and work-
LUFKIN: March 26 “An Evening With C.S. shops. The Museum, 400 Micheaux St.
Lewis” Starring David Payne as C.S. Lewis, 903-723-3014; oldpalmusic.com
this show chronicles a captivating evening TYLER: March 4-7, 11-14 Texas Rose
in 1963 when the author hosts a group of Spring Kickoff Hunter/Jumper Horse
American writers at his home near Oxford. Show This horse show consists of show
Throughout the evening he recalls the peo- jumpers, working hunters, and hunt seat
ple and events that inspired his thoughts equitation. Show jumpers compete in
and shaped his life and reflects on his jumper classes where it counts to be fault-
For more information please visit northeasttexastrail.org
friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, why he nearly less and fast. Working hunters are judged
abandoned the Chronicles of Narnia, how for manner and pace—meaning, a smooth
12 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2021SPRING 2021 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 13
M A R C H 2 0 2 1 > Prairies and Lakes
comfortable ride. Hunt seat equitation em- TYLER: March 27-28 Spring Horse Trials 100 E. Palm St. 979-865-3187;
phasizes the rider’s form—sitting still and and Cross Country Event This is an austincountycruisers.com
quiet handling. Texas Rose Horse Park, equestrian sport that could be termed an BELTON: March 20-21 A Sami Show
14078 SH 110 N. 903-882-8696; “equestrian triathlon.” It involves working Since 1975, the Sami Show Marketplace has
texasrosehorsepark.com with a horse both on flat surfaces and over provided a unique shopping experience.
TYLER: March 19-21 USDAA Agility Dog fences. The three phases are: dressage, Visit many small businesses all under one
Trials Dog agility is a competitive sport endurance (or cross country), and show
roof, including artists, craftsmen, jewelers,
that tests a person’s skills in training and jumping. Texas Rose Horse Park, 14078 SH
boutiques, gourmet foods purveyors, home
handling a dog over a timed obstacle 110 N. 903-882-8696; texasrosehorse
décor shops, and bath and body special-
course as they demonstrate the dog’s nat- park.com
ists. Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop
ural agility and the bond between handler 121. 512-441-7133; samishow.com
and dog. Competitors race against the PRAIRIES AND LAKES
clock, directing their dog to jump hurdles, BELTON: March 21-April 25 Healthy Kids
scale ramps, burst through tunnels, tra- BELLVILLE: March 6 First Saturday Mar- Running Series This five-week running
verse a seesaw, and weave through a line ket Stroll through the market on the down- program for kids ages pre-K through eighth
of poles on a course designed to challenge town square and check out the nearby grade takes place once a week and offers
a handler’s training skills. With scoring farmers and artisan market with more than age-appropriate running events including
based on faults similar to equestrian show 75 booths featuring craftsmen, woodwork- the 50- and 75-yard dashes, and the quar-
jumping, dog agility is an exciting specta- ers, retailers, rolling boutiques, produce, ter-mile, half-mile, and 1-mile runs. Kids
tor event. Texas Rose Horse Park, honey, and baked goods galore while you compete each week for a chance to earn
14078 SH 110 N. 903-882-8696; enjoy music all day, several food trucks, a points. At the end of the series, the boys
texasrosehorsepark.com photo booth, and activities. Downtown and girls who accumulate the most points
Square and Pavilion, 1 Main St. 979-270- in their respective distance categories are
TYLER: March 20 Spirits of Oakwood
1434; discoverbellville.com awarded trophies. All participants receive a
Cemetery Tour Historians dressed in peri-
BELLVILLE: March 13 Classic Car Stam- medal on the last week. Freedom Park,
od clothing portray notable Tyler and Smith
County citizens buried in the cemetery and pede The 17th annual Austin County Cruis- 8456 Tarver Drive. 254-340-4577;
tell their individual stories. Oakwood Cem- ers Car Stampede is open for trucks, cars, healthykidsrunningseries.org
etery, 714 W. Oakwood. 903-316-2201; and motorcycles dating from 1976 and BRENHAM: March 18-28 “The Absolute
cityoftyler.org/government/departments/ older. There is music, food, drinks, and free Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” One actor
parks-rec/facilities/cemeteries-mausoleum parking and admission. Jim Bishop Pavilion, portrays every character in a small Jersey
Create lasting memories this spring with
open-air events, outdoor concerts and immersive
nature experiences along Lewisville Lake.
VisitTheColonyTX.com | 972.624.5253
14 Texas Highways Events Calendar | SPRING 2021Shore town as he tells the story of Leonard posed and vintage items in the historic Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden,
Pelkey, a flamboyant 14-year-old boy who 1902 La Bahia Hall. Outside, dealers offer a 8525 Garland Road. 214-515-6615;
has gone missing. Pelkey is a force of na- variety of vintage goods. There is country dallasarboretum.org
ture, whose impact is only truly felt once cooking all day and free admission and DALLAS: March 2-Jan. 2, 2022 “Out of
he is gone and he becomes an unexpected parking. The show is part of the famous Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immi-
inspiration to the town’s citizens. The play Round Top Antique Festival weekend. grants” This public exhibition features
is about acceptance, the difference one La Bahia Hall, 550 SH 237. 979-289-2684; several portraits painted by President
person can make, and how being different labahiaantiques.com George W. Bush that are featured in his
is something to be celebrated. Unity The- DALLAS: Through Sept. 26 “Nasher Mix- new book of the same name. The collec-
atre, 300 Church St. 979-830-8358; tape” Visit the Nasher Sculpture Center for tion provides an in-depth look at the many
unitybrenham.org this series of “tracks,” or micro-exhibitions, issues surrounding the immigration debate
BURTON: March 13-31 Texas Ranger Day that highlight the center’s permanent col- in the United States. George W. Bush Presi-
Which famous Texas Ranger lived and died lection, with both old and newly acquired dential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd. 214-200-
in Burton? Discover the town’s unique his- works being featured throughout the cen- 4300; bushcenter.org
tory at Texas Ranger Day, hosted by the ter and its sculpture garden. Nasher Sculp- DALLAS: March 14-June 20 “Building on
Burton Heritage Society. Celebrate with the ture Center, 2001 Flora St. 214-242-5100; the Boulevard: Celebrating 20 Years of
Annie Maud Avis Memorial Fajita and Bean nashersculpturecenter.org the Meadows’ New Home” This year
Cookoff and experience Texas Ranger DALLAS: Feb. 20-April 11 Dallas Blooms marks the 20th anniversary of the Mead-
camp life as it was in the 1880s. There are Festival: “America the Beautiful” Named ows Museum’s building, one of Southern
folk-life demonstrations, crafts, and tours by Architectural Digest one of the “15 Methodist University’s most iconic struc-
of the Railroad Depot, as well as Burton Breathtaking Botanical Gardens to Visit tures welcoming visitors onto Bishop Bou-
Farmer’s Cotton Gin tours. Entertainment This Season,” the Dallas Arboretum and levard. The museum celebrates this mile-
includes a DJ set by Kountry Chick. All pro- Botanical Garden presents Dallas Blooms, stone with a look at the accomplishments
ceeds are used to restore the Mt. Zion His- the largest annual floral festival in the of the past two decades, including the his-
torical Chapel. Burton Heritage Society Southwest. Themed “America the Beauti- toric acquisitions, projects, and partner-
and Railroad Museum, 507 N. Railroad St. ful,” the spring festival showcases an ex- ships that have shaped its institutional
979-353-0050; burtonheritagesociety.org plosion of color from 100 varieties of spring identity and made it a leader in the field of
BURTON: March 26-April 3 La Bahia An- bulbs and more than 500,000 spring- Spanish art history studies. Visitors can see
tique Show Dealers from across the coun- blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas, the Spanish collection in a new light while
try sell antiques, collectibles, and repur- and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. enjoying a museum-wide presentation that
SPRING 2021 | Texas Highways Events Calendar 15M A R C H 2 0 2 1 > Prairies and Lakes
includes some never-before-exhibited and connect with makers over a cold drink
works from the university’s art collection provided by Armadillo Ale Works.
MUSEUM OF THE and displays related to the history of the
building on the boulevard. Meadows
Patterson-Appleton Art Center, 400 E.
Hickory St. 940-382-2787; dentonarts
Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. 214-768-2516; .com/patterson-appleton-arts-center
AMERICAN G.I. meadowsmuseumdallas.org FORT WORTH: Through Dec. 31 “John
DALLAS: March 14-June 20 “Fossils to Wayne: An American Experience”
Watch history Film: The Best of SMU Collections” This
exhibition is a selection of remarkable art
Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, this ex-
hibit at the Fort Worth Stockyards is struc-
come alive! and artifacts from eight distinct Southern tured to give you an intimate tour of the life
Methodist University campus collections: of Hollywood legend John Wayne. Starting
Underwood Law Library, G. Williams Johns with his early childhood and running
LIVING HISTORY Film and Video Collection, Bywaters Spe- through his career, the exhibit highlights
cial Collections, Hamon Arts Library, the every aspect of the Duke’s legacy, from his
WEEKEND Shuler Museum of Paleontology, DeGolyer most iconic film props and costumes to
Library, the Department of Anthropology, never-before-seen family photos and cor-
MARCH 27-28,2021 and Bridwell Library. Together, they repre- respondences. Fort Worth Stockyards, His-
WWI & WWII sent one of the most important collections toric Exhibits Building, 2501 Rodeo Plaza.
in North Texas, from the earliest scriptural johnwayne.com/experience
Battle Reenactments manuscript in the state to an unparalleled GRAPEVINE: March 5 First Fridays at
Living History Displays collection of Texas bank notes, early pho- Nash Farm First Friday of every month
tography, and artworks by influential
Vehicle & Artillery Texas regionalist artists, many exhibited
features a series of family-friendly educa-
tional experiences designed to teach life
Demonstrations outside of their home departments for the skills that were important on a Texas farm
first time. Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop in the 19th century. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St.
Blvd. 214-768-2516; meadowsmuseum 817-410-3185; nashfarm.org
dallas.org
HALLETTSVILLE: March 5-6 42 State
DENTON: Through May 8 “Materials Domino Tournament Compete in friendly
Hard and Soft” The 34th annual Materials rounds of 42, a domino game loved for de-
Hard and Soft International Contemporary cades. On Friday, there are warm-up
Craft Competition and Exhibition is a show- rounds, and then the tournament takes
case of national and international contem- place all day on Saturday. Hallettsville KC
porary craft artists. The juried exhibition Hall, 321 US 77 S. 361-798-2662;
includes 77 pieces in glass, clay, fibers,
hallettsville.com
wood, metal, and plastic selected by juror
Pablo Barrera. Patterson-Appleton Art HALLETTSVILLE: March 26-28 Polka
Center, 400 E. Hickory St. 940-382-2787; and Sausage Fest Do you love polka
dentonarts.com/materialshardandsoft music? Do you love sausage? Stop by the
Polka and Sausage Fest for both, plus lots
DENTON: Through July 17 Greater Do- of fun. Friday night begins with a fish fry
nuts Arts and Crafts Find family fun at the and all the trimmings, followed by a night
art center each month with free doughnuts, of polka music and dancing. On Saturday,
coffee, and crafts, plus art exhibits to stroll the festivities begin with a polka mass cel-
through and discuss with your kids. ebrated at the hall followed by lots of fun,
Patterson-Appleton Art Center, 400 E. food, and fellowship. The Knights of Co-
Hickory St. 940-382-2787; dentonarts lumbus serve up a meal of sausage, sauer-
.com/patterson-appleton-arts-center kraut, potatoes, chicken noodle soup, and
PRESERVE DENTON: March 5-Aug. 18 Soul Art Re-
newal This multi-gallery and multimedia
of course tasty kolaches. Polka music and
dancing starts in the evening. Sunday of-
celebration of art and artists comes in re- fers fried chicken, and the music continues
HONOR sponse to the COVID-19 pandemic and its with various bands. For the finale, all the
impact on the arts community. The project bands come together for a concert in the
EDUCATE aims to focus on healing, hope, and com-
munity resilience and renewal. Patterson-
late afternoon. Hallettsville KC Hall, 321 US
77 S. 361-798-2311; kchall.com
Appleton Art Center, 400 E. Hickory St. IRVING: March 20 Las Colinas Symphony
19124 Hwy 6 S 940-382-2787; dentonarts.com/patterson- Orchestra in Concert The Las Colinas
College Station, TX appleton-arts-center Symphony Orchestra features its own prin-
www.americangimuseum.org DENTON: March 18-July 15 Crafted Join cipal clarinetist, Jonathan Jones, playing
the Greater Denton Arts Council every sec- Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major.
ond Thursday for arts and crafts and craft Rounding out the evening, the orchestra
beer. Each month features different artists, presents Schubert’s “Overture to the Faith-
techniques, and mediums, providing a ful Soldier” and Beethoven’s Symphony No.
range of opportunities to learn new skills 8 in F Major. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N.
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