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FALL 2019 SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • NOVEMBER
EVENTS CA L E N DA R
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EVENTS
FALL 2019
Beach spotlights all this beach town has to offer tition in “food sport,” taking place in
Bonanza when the temperatures begin to dip,
including a fishing tournament to benefit
Dallas Oct. 16-20. Meanwhile, during the
Harvest Moon Regatta Oct. 10-13, the
A
longstanding summer play- wounded warriors and their families, a largest point-to-point sailing regatta in
ground, Port Aransas shows music festival, and an art walk. At the U.S. coastal waters, spectators can cheer
it has just as much to offer Texas Super Chef Throwdown Series on sailors as they race from Galveston to
visitors in the fall during Sept. 18-21, 30 talented chefs compete Port A during what is traditionally the
its seven-week Beachtoberfest, for a chance to qualify for the World best offshore sailing time of the year.
Sept. 13-Oct. 30. The slew of events Food Championships, the largest compe- portaransas.org/beachtoberfest
ON THE COVER
MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE FARM
Fall is in full swing at Yesterland Farm’s Fall Festival in Canton every weekend from Sept. 21-Nov. 3. Make your way through the pumpkin patch or the 3-acre
corn maze, then hop on the carousel, Ferris wheel, and vintage rides for a trip back in time—as well as up and down, and round and round. Feed the farm ani-
mals—including goats, pigs, and turkeys—or feed yourself brisket, funnel cakes, and burgers. Every Saturday night and Fridays in October, pyrotechnics fill the
sky. On Halloween weekend, costumed trick or treaters can go on a scavenger hunt around the farm, then on the final weekend, the farm caps off jack-o’-
lantern season with its Pumpkin Smash-o-Rama—featuring a pumpkin pie-eating contest, pumpkin smashing, and fireworks. yesterlandfarm.com/fallfestival
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ted via email to texasevents@txdot.gov. All event listings
Rodeo The largest family event City Limits Music Festival Held Castle Days More than 30,000 tival Houston’s largest art festi- Join in a unique celebration rich val This multi-venue festival in- must include a city, exact start and end dates, location
in the Texas Panhandle, this fair on Vista Brewing’s 21-acre ranch, fans watch the sand come alive val transforms the streets of in German culture. Enjoy food, cludes narrative and documen- (venue and/or address), public contact information (phone
and rodeo has livestock shows, local bands play classic Texas as artists qualify for the World downtown into artistic avenues music, dancing, carnival rides, tary films, live performances, number, website, and/or email), and a brief description.
a carnival, and great fair food. It country, Western swing, and Championship of Sand Sculpting. bursting with colors and culture. games, German and Texan panel discussions, and free out- All event listings are subject to approval and editing.
was nominated as one of the bluegrass. Enjoy the brewery’s 956-761-3000; sopadre.com The event provides patrons with beers, special events, and the door screenings. Past notable LISTING DEADLINES
top five medium-sized rodeos award-winning beers, farm-fresh the opportunity to personally finest in Alpine- and Bavarian- guest artists include Tilda Swin- SPRING (March, April, May): Dec. 1
SUMMER (June, July, Aug.): March 1
in the Professional Rodeo Cow-
boys Association. 806-376-
food, and a wine garden. 512-
766-1842; vistabrewingtx.com
4th-5th meet artists, view original works,
and purchase world-class art,
style entertainment. 830-625-
9167; wurstfest.com
ton, Shirley MacLaine, Richard
Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Robert
FALL (Sept., Oct., Nov.): June 1
WINTER (Dec., Jan., Feb.): Sept. 1
7767; tristatefair.com VICTORIA: Bootfest This free prints, jewelry, and sculptures. Redford, and Will Forte. 713-
713-521-0133; artcolony 429-0420; cinemahtx.org
7th-21st festival features Texas country
association.org 1st-3rd Editor: Jane Kellogg Murray
14th-15th music recording artists, Western Phone: 512-486-5876
SAN MARCOS: Mermaid Splash crafts and performers, a kids’ AUSTIN: Formula 1 Pirelli Unit- 24th Contributing Editors: Michael Hoinski, Meara Isenberg,
FORT DAVIS: Cyclefest One of
the best and most scenic bike
Festival This annual, multi-
event festival celebrates San
corral, and vendors. 361-485-
3116; bootfest.org
13th-19th ed States Grand Prix The pin-
nacle of motorsports returns to FORT WORTH: GM Financial
Matt Joyce, Kimya Kavehkar, Amanda Ogle, Emily
Roberts Stone, Julie Stratton
tours in Texas offers beautiful Marcos’ arts, culture, and heri- TYLER: Texas Rose Festival Circuit of The Americas for a Parade of Lights The parade of Contributing Writer: Mikela Floyd Kinnison
vistas, easy novice routes, and
challenging hills. Ride 25-, 55-,
tage, and the San Marcos River.
The Downtown Mermaid Prome-
4th-5th Rich in heritage and tradition,
the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden
weekend-long celebration of
speed and sound featuring per-
lights delivers holiday magic for
its 37th year, featuring more than
Art Director: Ashley Burch
Associate Art Directors: Bryan Kight, Chris Linnen
and 75-mile routes. 432-426- nade is an eclectic spectacle of ROUND ROCK: Chalk Walk offers events such as the formances from P!nk and Imag- 100 floats and 500,000 lights. Photo Editor: Brandon Jakobeit
3015; pbbatx.com/cyclefest floats, dancers, and music, while The city’s largest arts festival Queen’s Coronation, Rose Pa- ine Dragons. 512-301-6600; Additionally, decorated horse- Digital Strategies Manager: Peter Obering
the Mermaid Aqua Faire is a free showcases the talents of hun- rade, and Queen’s Tea. All of this circuitoftheamericas.com/f1 drawn carriages, antique cars,
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music, food, and fun. 512-825-
2819; mermaidsocietysmtx.com
sidewalk murals. Enjoy local
artisans, a children’s area,
brilliant roses. 903-592-1661;
visittyler.com/rosefest 9th-10th carolers, and a special finale
appearance from Santa and Mrs.
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Dates for events listed in this calendar were correct at the
parade route. 817-336-2787;
this festival celebrating 20 years
of serving hot sauce, salsa, dips,
27th-29th roundrocktexas.gov
31st-2nd The only multidisciplinary con-
temporary arts festival of its fortworthparadeoflights.org
time of publication and are subject to change. Please con-
firm dates in advance by calling the number listed or by
marinades, chili mixes, wing Lockhart: Western Swing and
10th-13th SAN ANTONIO: Dia de los kind in the country, this free an- contacting the local chamber of commerce.
sauces, and more. Thousands of
attendees come to sample hun-
Barbecue Festival The Barbe-
cue Capital of Texas celebrates NEW BRAUNFELS: Gruene
Muertos The Alamo City’s elab-
orate Day of the Dead celebra-
nual showcase highlights the
work of more than 50 regional
29th-30th © Texas Department of Transportation
dreds of products, and there the official music of Texas with Music and Wine Fest The 33rd tions include artist-created and and international artists in a BOERNE: Dickens on Main
are plenty of cool drinks to com- the Texas Western Swing Hall of annual festival has specially cu- community altars, live music, nighttime festival featuring visu- The 20th annual celebration of-
bat the heat. Enjoy live music, Fame Show, swing music on rated wine and beer tastings, processions, and children’s al arts, dance, music, theater, ficially kicks off the season, Printed on Recycled Paper
a kids area, and arts and crafts. seven stages, and the official plus live music. Tickets include crafts at the historic Pearl on performances, poetry, and light spreading tidings of good cheer
281-802-2776; texashot festival dance under the stars. three tastings. 830-629-5077; Friday and Saturday. 210-212- displays. 210-721-1670; and merriment galore. 830-
saucefestival.com 512-745-0659; lockhartfest.com gruenemusicandwinefest.org 7260; atpearl.com luminariasa.org 248-1617; visitboerne.org
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SEPTEMBER
PICKS ACROSS THE STATE
OUT OF THE WOODS
T
he Texas State Forest Festival, founded in 1938 and held as a coun-
ty fair until 1953, is a fall staple in Lufkin. This year’s event, Sept. 18-22,
features more than 20 rides, live music, a beer garden, and market and
food vendors, so there’s something for everyone in the 8,000-plus crowd.
A homespun highlight is the annual hushpuppy championship—now in its 47th year—
where fried-food fanatics compete to see if their special ingredient causes their
iteration of the Southern delicacy to soar to the top of the judges’ list. Attendees
can also enjoy an event Paul Bunyan wouldn’t miss: the West Coast Lumberjack
Show. This 30-year tradition features axe throwing, tree climbing, and log rolling.
texasstateforestfestival.com
Through
His Lens
Part of a wave of African Americans
who pushed for racial equality in the
1940s, influential photographer Gordon
Parks’ early works are showcased in a
new exhibition of 150 photographs, rare
magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, and
books at Fort Worth’s Amon Carter Mu-
seum Sept. 14-Dec. 29. Organized by the
National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.
in collaboration with the Gordon Parks
Foundation, Gordon Parks: The New Tide,
GET CRAFTY Early Work 1940-1950 showcases the
way Parks captured the spirit of the civil
More than 100 artists, Peña returns to the fes- Orchestra perform, and
rights movement with his thoughtful de-
exhibitors, musicians, tival where he got his the Texas Camel Corps
pictions of typical American life. “While
and demonstrators start nearly 50 years offer living history les-
set up shop on the ago. Ceramics, photog- sons about the use of Gordon Parks’ varied career and influen-
tial oeuvre have been well noted and cat-
TEXAS STATE
13-acre Hill Country raphy, woodworking, camels in Texas and
Arts Foundation campus and paintings share across America in the alogued,” says National Gallery of Art Di-
FOREST
in Ingram for the Texas tents with handcrafted 19th century. Attendees rector Earl A. Powell III, “the foundational
Arts and Crafts Fair jewelry, baskets, metal can pet the camels and first decade of his life as a photographer
FESTIVAL
Sept. 28-29. Renowned art, and woven goods. see goods handcrafted has never before been explored in such
Southwestern artist and The Limeliters and from camel hair. detail.” cartermuseum.org
Laredo native Amado Kerrville’s Sentimental txartsandcraftsfair.com
Lufkin, TX
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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 > Big Bend
music from Dr. Zog. Holland Hotel, 209 W. offers beautiful vistas, easy novice routes,
Holland Ave. 432-837-2800; and challenging hills. There are three dis-
PANHANDLE
thehollandhoteltexas.com tance routes: 25, 55, and 75 miles. Prude
PLAINS
PRAIRIES DEL RIO: Sept. 14-16 16 de Septiembre Ranch, 201 Prude Guest Ranch Road.
& LAKES
PINEY Celebration Celebrate Mexican Indepen- 432-426-3015; pbbatx.com/cyclefest
BIG BEND WOODS
COUNTRY HILL
COUNTRY dence Day with food vendors, arts and MCCAMEY: Sept. 27-28 Wind Energy
GULF
COAST crafts, dancers, and live bands. Brown Capital of Texas Cookoff and Festival
SOUTH
TEXAS
Plaza, 305 Cantu St. 830-719-2330 This annual event has a barbecue compe-
PLAINS
DEL RIO: Sept. 28 Oktoberfest tition, live music, children’s activities, ven-
Enjoy beer, food, and live music at this dors, and a cornhole tournament. There
celebration. Whitehead Memorial are 46 campsites for competitive cookers.
SEPTEMBER 2 0 1 9 Museum, 1308 S. Main St. 830-774- Cookoff categories include brisket, ribs,
S M T W T F S 7568; whiteheadmuseum.org chili, and a bakeoff. Teams can also com-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 pete for showmanship points. Santa Fe
EL PASO: Sept. 7 Manuel Mijares in
Park, 604 Santa Fe Road. 432-652-8202;
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Concert The adult-contemporary pop
windenergycapitaloftexascookoff.com
singer topped the charts in the ’80s and
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 MONAHANS: Sept. 14 Desert Reflections
’90s with popular songs such as “Baño de
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Mujeres” and “No Hace Falta.” Plaza The- Car Show Enjoy a car show with food and
29 30 atre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. 915-534-0660; craft vendors. Hill Park, 500 S. Allen Ave.
elpasolive.com/calendar 432-943-2187; monahans.org/events
EL PASO: Sept. 14 Eddie B: I’m Already PECOS: Sept. 13-15 16 De Septiembre
Dates for events listed in this calendar are
subject to change. Please confirm dates in Professionally Developed Houston na- Fiestas Celebrate Mexican Independence
advance by calling the number listed or by tive Eddie B is single-handedly changing Day with three fun days of vendors, live
contacting the local chamber of commerce the comedy game, tapping into the minds music, and a parade. Santa Rosa Church,
or convention and visitors bureau. of teachers and others around the world, 620 Fourth St. 432-445-2309
and selling out performances throughout
BIG BEND COUNTRY the country. Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer
Plaza. 915-534-0660; elpasolive.com/ GULF COAST
ALPINE: Aug. 30-Sept. 2 En Plein Air: calendar BEAUMONT: Sept. 14 Craft Beer Festival
The Art of Painting Outdoors A weekend The fourth annual festival showcases
EL PASO: Sept. 25 Tom Segura: Take It
of plein air painting, a sidewalk art exhibit Texas and national craft breweries and is
Down Tour Well known for his Netflix spe-
and sale, and a portrait painting “face-off” anticipated to sell out quickly. Event at-
cials “Completely Normal” and “Mostly
give opportunities for artists and art lovers tendees must be 21 or older. The Event
Stories,” Segura performs at the top come-
alike to celebrate the creative process. Centre, 700 Crockett St. 409-838-3435;
dy festivals in the world, including Montre-
Various locations. 432-834-7203; discoverbeaumont.com
al’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, The
bigbendartscouncil.org
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, BEAUMONT: Sept. 14 Spindletop Roller
ALPINE: Sept. 6-8 Run to the River and The Hong Kong Comedy Festival. Plaza Derby The Spindletop Roller Girls are the
A gathering of Dodge/SRT Viper autos runs Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. 915-534- original, flat-track women’s roller derby
the River Road between Presidio and Big 0660; elpasolive.com/calendar league based in Beaumont. Beaumont
Bend National Park. The Stable Perfor-
EL PASO: Sept. 27 Felipe Esparza: The Civic Center, 701 Main St. 409-838-3435;
mance Cars, 511 W. Holland Ave. 432-837-
Bad Hambre Tour The stand-up comedi- discoverbeaumont.com
9789; thestablealpine.com
an and actor is known for his stand-up BEAUMONT: Sept. 14 The Symphony of
ALPINE: Sept. 20-21 “Five Centuries of special “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You;” Southeast Texas: “The Titans of the
Mexican Maps” View 500 years of Mexi- his recurring appearances on “Superstore”
Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich”
can cartographic history at the Museum of “The Eric Andre Show,” and “Last Comic
There’s something about fifths in musical
the Big Bend this fall. The exhibit features Standing;” his podcast “What’s Up Fool?”
literature. So many composers are recog-
rare and original maps of Mexico from the on the All Things Comedy Network, and his
nized after writing their fifth symphony or
Yana and Marty Davis Map Collection. Mu- newest HBO stand-up special “Translate
concerto, including Tchaikovsky, Sibelius,
seum of the Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison St. This.” Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza.
Mendelssohn, Mahler, Beethoven, and
432-837-8143; museumofthebigbend.com 915-534-0660; elpasolive.com/calendar
Shostakovich. This concert features two of
ALPINE: Sept. 21 High Tea at the Historic EL PASO: Sept. 28-Oct. 26 Chopin Music those titans—Beethoven’s fifth piano con-
Holland Hotel Enjoy a classic high tea with Festival This year marks the 25th anniver- certo and Shostakovich’s fifth symphony.
a selection of British specialties at this his- sary of this festival highlighting the music of Phillipe Bianconi, a perennial favorite of
toric West Texas railroad hotel. Holland Frederic Chopin. There are also piano works Beaumont audiences, returns to treat audi-
Hotel, 209 W. Holland Ave. 432-837-2800; by other composers; this year, two young ences with his majestic playing. Prize win-
thehollandhoteltexas.com artists are presenting encore performances. ner of the famed Van Cliburn Piano Com-
ALPINE: Sept. 28 Octoberfest at the His- Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800 S. petition, Bianconi’s treatment of
toric Holland Hotel Ring in the fall with a San Marcial St. 915-584-1595; facebook.com/ Beethoven’s melodies brings the music
melting pot of German tradition and Louisi- elpasochopinmusicfestival alive with color and passion, all through
ana swamp boogie in a historic West Texas FORT DAVIS: Sept. 14-15 Cyclefest One of technical wizardry. Julie Rogers Theatre,
railroad hotel. The event features live the best and most scenic bike tours in Texas 765 Pearl St. 409-892-2257; sost.org
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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 > Gulf Coast
BEAUMONT: Sept. 19 Los Lobos 45th port Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave. HOUSTON: Through Oct. 1 “Sonic Play- 9401 Knight Road. 281-802-2776; bird populations at the sanctuary. The food, and culture lover in Texas. Beachto-
Anniversary Concert The rock band is on 979-233-0066; facebook.com/cfhmuseum ground: Yuri Suzuki” This work comprises texashotsaucefestival.com banding station is an excellent opportunity berfest features events on seven consecu-
tour celebrating 45 years of music. These FREEPORT: Sept. 21 Texas Navy Day Cel- six sculptures that invite park visitors to en- LAKE JACKSON: Sept. 7 Abner Jackson to see birds up close and to learn about all tive weekends. Activities include the Texas
shows feature an acoustic set followed by ebration Interact with costumed interpret- gage with sound in unusual and playful ways. Plantation Site Tour Visit the historic the birds of the Brazosport area. Gulf Coast Super Chef Throwdown Series, Beach
an electric set that covers music from the ers and watch period artillery at work. It was created for the High Museum of Art by
archeological site of Maj. Abner Jackson, Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332. 979-480- Pumpkin Hustle Fun Run, the Harvest
last four decades. Jefferson Theatre, Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave. Suzuki—a Japan-born, London-based sound 0999; gcbo.org Moon Regatta, Fishing for the Fallen Veter-
the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson.
245 Fannin St. 409-838-3435; 979-233-0066; facebook.com/cfhmuseum artist, designer, and electronic musician. Dis- LAKE JACKSON: Sept. 21 ScienceFest ans Benefit Tournament, Port A Jailbreak
Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the
discoverbeaumont.com covery Green, 1500 McKinney St. 713-400- Watch chemical reactions, make crafts, hold Obstacle Course Race, Old Town Fest and
FREEPORT: Sept. 28 Schuster Home site was destroyed by the same hurricane
BRAZORIA: Sept. 14 Shake, Rattle, and 7336; discoverygreen.com reptiles, inspect fossils, and help conduct ex- Surf Fest, and Shoptoberfest. Various loca-
Open House Built by the Schuster family in that devastated Galveston. Discover the
Roll in Concert This nationally recognized HOUSTON: Through Sept. 1 “Justin Fave- sugar-making process of the 1840s and periments. Lake Jackson Historical Museum, tions. 361-749-5919; visitportaransas.com
1917, the same year the city of Freeport was
’50s and ’60s tribute group makes you incorporated, this home was a special place la: All You Can Eat” This solo exhibition by how convict labor replaced slave labor 249 Circle Way. 979-297-1570; ljhistory.org PORT ARTHUR: Sept. 14, 28; Oct. 12, 26
stop, drop, and roll with laughter as they for family gatherings and holidays. The mixed-media artist Favela features larger- during the 1870s. Abner Jackson Plantation Crabbing 101 Bring the family for crabbing
LAKE JACKSON: Sept. 21 Youth Fishing
take you back in time with their beautiful home serves as an example of family life than-life piñatas depicting a visual feast of Site, 1030 FM 2004. 979-297-1570; lessons from Sea Rim State Park. Sea Rim
Event Pack your sunscreen, hat, lawn
harmony, choreographed moves, comedy, during the founding of Freeport. Schuster Tex-Mex cuisine, from nachos supreme to ljhistory.org State Park, 19335 S. Gulfway Drive. 409-971-
chair, and fishing gear for catch and re-
and hula-hooping skills. Brazoria Civic Home, 1130 W. Second St. 979-297-0868; chili con carne. This site-specific installa- 2559; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sea-rim
LAKE JACKSON: Sept. 14, 21 Xtreme lease fishing. Bring your own equipment
Center, 202 W. Smith St. 979-824-0455; facebook.com/brazoshistoricalsociety tion, which is both playful and challenging,
Hummingbird Xtravaganza Watch the and bait. Barbless hooks only. Sea Center PORT ARTHUR: Sept. 14 Mexican Heri-
shakerattleroll4.com is intended to generate conversation about
GALVESTON: Sept. 1 Galveston Sympho- thumb-sized hummers dart in and out of Texas, 302 Medical Drive. 979-292-0100; tage Fiesta The Mexican Heritage Society
CLUTE: Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 27 Planetari- popular culture, the politics of food, and
ny Orchestra Conductor Trond Saeverud nectar-producing flowers like lantana, tpwd.texas.gov/fishing/sea-center-texas presents cultural programs, Mexican folk-
um Show The show features a 30-foot the Latino experience in the U.S. Houston
and the Galveston Symphony Orchestra Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main trumpet-vine, and honeysuckle, or spy them PALACIOS: Sept. 21-22 Palacios Bay loric dancers, live music, pageants, and
dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball pro- present a pops concert with soprano St. 713-529-4848; visithoustontexas.com sipping nectar at feeders hanging from tree Fest and Cookoff This annual event is a food and craft vendors. Robert A. Bob
jector to produce the night sky as it ap- Megan Stapleton, celebrating The Grand limbs and building awnings. Enjoy seeing a family barbecue cookoff with arts and Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center
pears to the naked eye. Together with a 1894 Opera House’s 125 years. The Grand HOUSTON: Sept. 14 Houston Jerk Fest
bird-bander hold a tiny hummingbird while crafts booths, and a fundraiser for area- Drive. 791-791-3791
large variety of high-tech equipment, this 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Born from the idea to bring community and
taking measurements of the bird, weighing wide scholarships. South Bay Park, QUINTANA: Sept. 21 Adopt-A-Beach
gives a close-up feel for things like com- 800-821-1894; tickets.thegrand.com culture together with food, family, music,
it, and clamping a thin, number-coded band South Bay Boulevard. 361-972-2615; Cleanup Volunteers gather in the morning
ets, exploding stars, and black holes. Cen- and fun, the Houston Jerk Fest revolves
GALVESTON: Sept. 14 Anka Sings on one of its teensy-weensy legs. Gulf Coast palacioschamber.com for a general beach cleanup. Dress for the
ter for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College around a Caribbean jerk-food cookoff
Blvd. 979-265-7661; brazosportcenter.com Sinatra–His Songs, My Songs, My Way Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332. 979-480- PORT ARANSAS: Sept. 13-Oct. 26 weather and bring along some water.
competition where contestants compete
In one night, Paul Anka pays tribute to the 0999; gcbo.org Beachtoberfest With smaller crowds and Supplies provided. Free meal afterward.
CLUTE: Sept. 10-Oct. 13 Wild @ Art 2 for top prizes and recognition. There are
immortal “Chairman of the Board” by per- also vendors, other foods, a kids zone, and LAKE JACKSON: Sept. 21 Bird Banding the best weather of the year, Port A’s Quintana Beach County Park, 330 Fifth St.
Show Enjoy an art exhibit featuring wild- forming the songs that made him a global
life. The center is closed on Mondays. Cen- activities for the whole family. Don’t miss Watch volunteers collect baseline data on Beachtoberfest is a must for every music, 979-233-1461; brazoria-county.com/parks
legend—spanning seven decades of live performances by world-renowned
ter for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College chart-topping hits. The Grand 1894 Opera
Blvd. 979-265-7661; brazosportcenter.com reggae artists. Midtown Park, 2811 Travis
House, 2020 Postoffice St. 800-821-1894; St. 832-922-7264; houstonjerkfestinc.com
CORPUS CHRISTI: Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Arts tickets.thegrand.com
Alive! Enjoy creative fun on the Corpus HOUSTON: Sept. 21 Da Camera Opening
GALVESTON: Sept. 27-28 Galveston Night: Bon Apetit! Enjoy a spectacular
Christi bayfront. See, buy, and make art; Island Shrimp Festival This year’s festival
play in the family art megacenter; and opening night of surrealist and culinary mu-
features a cookoff, gumbo tasting, live music, sical delights. Acclaimed bass-baritone
enjoy live music, a beer garden, and food and a children’s area. Saengerfest Park,
trucks. The Art Center of Corpus Christi, Ryan McKinny brings his magnetic presence
2302 Strand St. galvestonshrimpfestival.com to Poulenc’s marvelously absurd masquer-
100 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-884-6406;
artcentercc.org/arts-alive-2019 GALVESTON: Sept. 28 “The Midtown ade ball. Soprano Abigail Fischer portrays
Men” The 10th anniversary tour reunites Julia Child in Lee Hoiby’s comic operatic
CORPUS CHRISTI: Sept. 1-Nov. 30 Parrot stars from the original Broadway cast of the take on the unflappable chef’s 1970’s televi-
Talk Visitor Interaction Botanical Gar- smash hit musical “Jersey Boys.” Bringing to sion program. Stellar musicians join the re-
dens visitors meet and interact with sever- life the sound story of Frankie Valli and The nowned Imani Winds for a quintessential Da
al stars of the colorful exotic parrot collec-
tion as well as animal care specialists and
trainers. Photo opportunities are available.
Four Seasons, this Broadway sensation is
widely celebrated for its signature rendi-
Camera evening of surprise and musical
adventure. Cullen Theatre, Wortham The- Rediscover the magic
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature
Center, 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100;
tions of the iconic hits of the 1960s. The
Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice
atre Center, 501 Texas Ave. 713-524-5050;
dacamera.com of childhood in the
Storybook Capital
St. 800-821-1894; tickets.thegrand.com HOUSTON: Sept. 21-22 Texas Hot Sauce
stxbot.org
HARLINGEN: Sept. 8 Jackson Street Festival Get your spice on at this festival
CORPUS CHRISTI: Sept. 1-Nov. 25
Tortoise Tales Visitor Interactions
Botanical Gardens visitors may interact
Market Days This is one of the Rio Grande
Valley’s largest and most popular outdoor
celebrating 20 years of serving hot sauce,
salsa, chips, dips, peppers, spices, mari- of America®
monthly events for the entire family. Five nades, rubs, jams, jellies, pickled products,
with and learn about the collection of large city blocks contain collectibles, plants, condiments, soup mixes, chili mixes, and
and small tortoises with the animal care
specialists and trainers. Photo opportuni-
sports team merchandise, food, antiques,
art, jewelry, fashion, health foods and
wing sauces. Sauces found can be chunky,
smooth, sweet, spicy, smoky, and as hot as
Plot an adventure:
ties are available. South Texas Botanical
Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Sta-
products, live music, and handcrafted you can handle. Thousands of attendees abilenevisitors.com
items. In addition, downtown shops and come to sample hundreds of products
ples St. 361-852-2100; stxbot.org restaurants are open with wonderful gifts, from award-winning chefs and vendors.
FREEPORT: Sept. 8 Freeport Market vintage items, live music, and delicious There are plenty of cool drinks to combat
Square Local vendors showcase home- food. Downtown Harlingen, 209 W. Jackson the heat, and live music, a kids area, and
made goods and farm fresh items. Free- St. 956-622-5053 arts and crafts. Bayou City Event Center,
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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 > Gulf Coast
RICHMOND: Sept. 14 Saturday Spotlight: SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Sept. 6-7 Shal- refreshments, and fun for a good cause— Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive.
The Republic of Porkdom Early Texans low Stalker Boat Owners Fishing Tour- to benefit the youth of Fort Bend County. 281-207-9112; sugarlandskeeters.com
relied on two main staples in their diet— nament Adult and junior divisions com- Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive. SURFSIDE BEACH: Sept. 21 Adopt-A-
pork and cornbread. Learn about the early pete for the heaviest red drum, trout, and 281-207-9112; sugarlandskeeters.com Beach Cleanup Volunteers gather in the
processes used for these dishes and why flounder. Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna SUGAR LAND: Sept. 13 JoJo Siwa in Con- morning for a general beach cleanup. Dress
these two dishes were so important to the Blvd. 956-761-3000; sopadre.com cert The Nickelodeon and YouTube star for the weather and bring some water.
early Texian diet. George Ranch Historical SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Sept. 13-14 embarks on her first North American tour. Supplies provided. Free meal afterward.
Park, 10215 FM 762 Road. 281-343-0218; J.J. Zapata Fishing Tournament This invi- Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, Stahlman Park, 2211 Bluewater Highway.
georgeranch.org tational fishing tournament is in memoriam 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; 979-864-1541; brazoria-county.com/parks
RICHMOND: Sept. 21 Saturday Spotlight: of Jaime J. Zapata. Louie’s Backyard, 2305 smartfinancialcentre.net VICTORIA: Through Sept. 8 “Patricia
Merrymaking at the Old Prairie Home Laguna Blvd. 956-761-3000; sopadre.com SUGAR LAND: Sept. 13 Town Square Compton: Underdog” This exhibit features
Garden Mrs. Polly Ryon is hosting a SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Sept. 13-15 Tribute: Michael Jackson Cover Goliad artist Compton, whose oil, water-
garden party. Visit the site and watch SPI Wahoo Classic This fishing tourna- Jackson impersonator Danny Dash color, and acrylic work is storytelling
this fun 19th-century social gathering in ment awards cash prizes to the top three Andrews is one of the world’s most in- through the use of symbols. The Nave Mu-
action. George Ranch Historical Park, fish (wahoo, dorado, and blackfin tuna). demand tribute artists. His effortless seum, 306 W. Commercial St. 361-575-
10215 FM 762 Road. 281-343-0218; Jim’s Pier, 211 W. Swordfish St. 956-761- moves mirroring those of the King of Pop 8227; navemuseum.com
georgeranch.org 3000; sopadre.com result in unforgettable shows. Sugar Land VICTORIA: Sept. 12-15 “Funny Money”
ROCKPORT: Sept. 14 Art Center Market SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Sept. 29 SPI Tri- Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive. 281-276- Theatre Victoria presents this hilarious
Second Saturday Member artists exhibit athlon Seasoned veterans and first-timers 6000; sugarlandtownsquare.com farce by Ray Cooney. Leo J. Welder Center
and sell their unique and one-of-a-kind race in Olympic and sprint-distance cours- SUGAR LAND: Sept. 14 Sugar Land for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St.
fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, es. Parrot Eyes, 5801 Padre Blvd. 956-761- Heritage Hike This historic walking tour 361-570-8587; theatrevictoria.org
wood carving, yard art, fiber art, and more. 3000; sopadre.com takes one back to the time when Sugar VICTORIA: Sept. 21 Victoria Symphony
Live music and food truck on-site. Down-
town Rockport, Austin Street. 361-729-
5519; rockportartcenter.com
SPRING: Sept. 10-Jan. 11 “Grand Canyon
Photographs: Celebrating the Centenni-
Land was a company town, with virtually
all enterprises managed by the Imperial
Sugar Company or its affiliate, Sugarland
Concert Opening Night: The Virtuoso
Orchestra with Violinist Caroline
Campbell The Victoria Symphony Society
OKTOBERFEST
ROCKPORT-FULTON: Sept. 4-6 Heroes
al” This timely exhibition commemorates
the establishment of Grand Canyon Na- Industries. Sugar Land Heritage Museum &
Visitor Center, 198 Kempner St., Building B,
provides concerts with musicians and guest
artists from around the world. Victoria Fine
RACE | GAMES | FOOD | DRINKS
Cup Rockport-Fulton hosts this fishing tional Park 100 years ago. Pearl Fincher
tournament for soldiers wounded in the Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Second Floor. 281-275-2045; slheritag.org Arts Center, 1002 E. Sam Houston Drive.
361-576-4500; victoriasymphony.com
LIVE MUSIC | CONTESTS & MORE!
line of duty. Various locations. 361-729- Drive. 281-376-6322; pearlmfa.org SUGAR LAND: Sept. 15 Lenny Kravitz in
6445; warriorsweekend.org
ROCKPORT-FULTON: Sept. 19-22
SUGAR LAND: Sept. 4 Rhett & Link in
Concert American comedy duo comes to
Concert The Grammy-winning performer
and producer—known for songs like “Are
VICTORIA: Sept. 22 Czech Heritage Fes-
tival Featuring live polka music, a Tarok REGISTER WITH PROMO: GUZZLER19
HummerBird Celebration The 31st You Gonna Go My Way” and “Fly Away”— tournament, traditional arts and crafts,
the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land.
annual event has a reception, work- brings his Raise Vibration Tour to Sugar Czech foods, a homemade beer and wine
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land,
shops, HummerBird malls, bus and boat Land. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar show, live demonstrations, and exhibits of
18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278;
tours, exhibits, banding, and lectures smartfinancialcentre.net Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; historical Czech items. Victoria Community
Center, 2905 E. North St. 361-649-2243;
Saturday, Sept. 28
presented by world-renowned experts. smartfinancialcentre.net Downtown Garland Square
SUGAR LAND: Sept. 6 Giving Spirits victoriaczechs.org
Various locations. 361-729-6445; SUGAR LAND: Sept. 21 Bill Maher—Live
Concert Series Enjoy live music from Kaos
rockporthummingbird.com or Stand Up Tour The comedian, political VICTORIA: Sept. 26-Nov. 3 Madeline
rockport-fulton.org
and learn more about the local nonprofit
commentator, and TV host comes to Sugar O’Connor Exhibit See the exhibit of a Register online at bit.ly/GarlandGuzzler
Keep Sugar Land Beautiful. Kaos is one of well-known and respected local artist
ROCKPORT-FULTON: Sept. 20-22 Houston’s hottest variety bands. Covering Land. Smart Financial Centre at Sugar
Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207-6278; whose work is an abstraction from nature. @PlayGarland @VisitGarlandTX
Rockport-Fulton Market Days hits from the ’80s, disco, rock, pop, Latin,
smartfinancialcentre.net The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St.
More than 100 vendors and live music and country, Kaos gives its audiences an 361-575-8227; navemuseum.com
add extra fun during the third weekend energetic show that keeps the dance SUGAR LAND: Sept. 21; Nov. 8 Opry on
of the month. The pet-friendly market floor packed. Sugar Land Town Square, the Square Come out to enjoy Country VICTORIA: Sept. 28 Victoria Ballet The-
offers more than a dozen food trucks 2711 Plaza Drive. 281-276-6000; Now and Then, featuring country favorites atre Fall Show: “Inspired” See the talent
of Victoria Ballet Theatre on display. Leo J. AUSTIN: Sept. 1 Kyle Turner, Michael from many cultures now a part of the Texas
and vendors, with seating in the shade. sugarlandtownsquare.com that appeal to all generations of country
Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 Ward, Latrese Bush, and Pamela Hart in ethnic and musical fabric, including Asia,
Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor, music fans. Sugar Land Town Square,
SUGAR LAND: Sept. 6 Mark Knopfler in N. Main St. 361-575-2313; victoriaballet.org Concert This combination of saxophone Africa, Eastern Europe, India, and the Mid-
100 Seabreeze. 361-463-0125 2711 Plaza Drive. 281-276-6000;
Concert Knopfler is the former frontman for from Turner, Ward on the violin, the soulful dle East. Performances include distinctive,
SAN BENITO: Sept. 21 South Texas Music Dire Straits, the Grammy-winning British sugarlandtownsquare.com voice of Bush, and jazzy vocals of Hart is the traditional instruments and costumes.
Festival Celebrate the Valley’s rich musi- band that was one of the world’s best-selling SUGAR LAND: Sept. 22 Alejandro Sanz in HILL COUNTRY perfect mix for a dynamic evening of tradi- George Washington Carver Museum, Cultur-
cal heritage with a mix of Tejano, conjunto, acts from the late 1970s to the early ’90s. Concert The Spanish artist has earned mu- AUSTIN: Through Jan. 26 Motown: The tional jazz, smooth jazz, blues, and a little al and Genealogy Center, 1165 Angelina St.
country-western, and norteño music. Knopfler went solo in 1995 and has since re- sic’s most important awards. Smart Financial Sound of Young America This exhibit cele- old-school R&B. One World Theatre, 512-203-4875; texasmusicmuseum.org
Heavin Memorial Park, 705 N. Travis St. leased 10 albums, including his latest, “Down Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. brates the 60th anniversary of the birth of 7701 Bee Caves Road. 512-258-6947; AUSTIN: Sept. 11 9/11 Stair Climb
956-361-3804; sanbenitoevents.com The Road Wherever.” Smart Financial Centre 281-207-6278; smartfinancialcentre.net Motown Records. It traces the evolution of womeninjazz.org Bee Cave Police, Lakeway Police, and Lake
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Sept. 1 Labor at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd. 281-207- SUGAR LAND: Sept. 28 Skeeters the label, focusing on its major artists and AUSTIN: Sept. 7-8 Texas Music Museum Travis Fire Rescue climb the equivalent of
Day Fireworks Enjoy a special fireworks 6270; smartfinancialcentre.net Kickball Classic: Tournament Games musical achievements, and explores how the International Music Festival The ninth 110 stories of the World Trade Center to pay
show over the bay for Labor Day weekend. SUGAR LAND: Sept. 10-12 Skeeters Enjoy a full day of kickball competition, sound of Motown continues to influence annual festival features a diverse set of ac- tribute to the fallen FDNY firefighters of
Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd. Kickball Classic—First Round Matches refreshments, and fun for a good cause— some of pop music’s most important artists complished Texas performers specializing Sept. 11. The climb begins in the morning at
956-761-3000; sopadre.com Enjoy a full day of kickball competition, to benefit the youth of Fort Bend County. today. LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River in dance, music, and song. The event pro- Hill Country Galleria’s Parking Garage A
St. 512-721-0200; lbjlibrary.org motes the appreciation of musical traditions (garage nearest Dillard’s). The public is
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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 > Hill Country
welcome to attend to support and cheer BOERNE: Sept. 7, 21 Hot Rod Night niversary of 9/11. They are joined by an EARLY: Sept. 7 Dining Out with Jean
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on local police and firefighter teams as With live music and classic cars, this event Honor Guard from the Comal County sher- Prescott One of the Western Music Associ-
Brady
they endure this challenge. Hill Country is reminiscent of old-fashioned Americana iff’s office. Weather permitting, there is a ation’s leading songwriters and performers,
Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd. street parties—a gathering place for old and flyover by the Commemorative Air Force. Prescott has won numerous awards includ-
hillcountrygalleria.com new friends. Soda Pops, 103 N. Main St. There is a short program prior to the walk, ing Female Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer
AUSTIN: Sept. 14, 21, 28 Saturday Night 830-331-8799; visitboerne.org/calendar free bottled water for all participants, and of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and
BOERNE: Sept. 14-15 Boerne Market singing led by Peaches Kelly. Overlook Western Album of the Year. Guests can pur-
Concert Series Held in conjunction with Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Days On the second weekend of every Park—Canyon Dam, 601 Coe Road. chase a meal with the music, or see the
Austin City Limits Radio, this free event en- 46th Annual World
month, Main Plaza is home to an outdoor 830-308-8451; canyonlakerw.com concert only. Stagecoach Station Venues,
courages guests to bring blankets or chairs Championship BBQ
market that blends the traditions of the CANYON LAKE: Sept. 21 Groovin’ 400 Old Comanche Road. 325-200-8198;
to lounge on the grassy lawn during the Goat Cookoff
Texas Hill Country with the creations of to- Through the ’60s Fish Fry Fundraiser stagecoachstationvenues.com
show. Arrive early to shop and dine at Hill
Country Galleria retailers, and get your day’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths Get groovy with a ’60s-themed fundraiser FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 24-25, 31; October 5-6
meal delivered straight to the Central display everything from collectibles and with dinner and entertainment. This BYOB Sept. 1 Grape Stomp at Becker Vine- 5th Annual
Plaza. Events are free and open to the remembrances of the past to modern in- event has food catered from Acadiana yards Celebrating the end of grape har- Hogtoberfest
public, and dogs are welcome. Hill Country novations. Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St. Cafe, local talent providing entertainment, vest, barrels are cut in half and filled with
November 16
Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd. 210-844-8193; visitboerne.org/calendar and silent and live auctions. All tickets grapes to stomp at this 23rd annual event. Hunters Appreciation
hillcountrygalleria.com BOERNE: Sept. 14 Kuhlmann-King must be purchased in advance. CRRC Rec Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Road. Dinner
Museum Tour Located behind Boerne City Center, 125 Mabel Jones Drive. 830-308- 830-644-2681; beckervineyards.com
AUSTIN: Sept. 21 Texas Bamboo Festival December 14
Hall, the Kuhlmann-King house gives the 5467; canyonlakerw.com FREDERICKSBURG: Aug. 31-Sept. 1
The 26th annual event brings bamboo en- Christmas in
thusiasts together to share their passion public the opportunity to step back in time to CEDAR PARK: Sept. 1 Splash Jam Enjoy a Pacific Combat Living History Reenact- the Heart
and love of living and working with bam- see what a historic Boerne home looked like washer tournament, live music, food, car- ment See equipment and weapons used
... to the true heart of Texas.
boo. Talk to experts about bamboo main- “way back when.” The museum is open nival games, and a fireworks display in the during WWII and a battle reenactment set
tenance, and learn about growing and every second Saturday. Historic Kuhlmann- evening, and cool off in Milburn Pool. Eliz- on an island in the Pacific with flame-
grooming bamboo, plus different ways to King Homestead, 402 E. Blanco Road. abeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. thrower, tanks, uniformed actors, and
craft with the plant. Zilker Botanical Gar- 830-331-1033; visitboerne.org/calendar 512-401-5500; cedarparktexas.gov more. National Museum of the Pacific War
den, 2220 Barton Springs Road. CEDAR PARK: Sept. 28 Budweiser’s Pacific Combat Zone, 508 E. Austin. For more information visit
BOERNE: Sept. 14 Moondance Concert
512-906-8250; bamboocentral.net Series Bring your own beverages, chairs, Rock Empire Rock out to Queensrÿche 830-997-8600; pacificwarmuseum.org www.bradytx.com
BANDERA: Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Bandera and picnics for a concert beneath the stars. with Stryper, Great White, and Vixen. H-E-B INGRAM: Aug. 16-Sept. 13 Flight: HCAF 325.597.3491
Round-Up Bandera honors its cowboy and Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars. Annual Juried Show This show applauds
Western heritage with a Longhorn Cattle 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org/calendar 512-600-5000; hebcenter.com/events flights of fantasy and the use of imagination.
Drive Parade on Saturday, arts and crafts, BOERNE: Sept. 14 Second Saturday Art COMFORT: Sept. 10 Music in the Park Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point The-
music, gunfight reenactments, and a ranch Beat Boerne shops and art galleries team Held the second Tuesday of May through Oc- atre Road. 830-367-5121; hcaf.com
rodeo. Bandera County Courthouse Lawn, up to bring fine art to the people every tober, these free concerts also include free INGRAM: Sept. 21 Ingram Boot Scooting
500 Main St. 830-796-3045; second Saturday of the month. Look for drinks provided by Gaddis Methodist Church, Street Dance Enjoy this street dance
banderacowboycapital.com flashy banners displayed through town. the co-sponsor of the event with the Cham- with food trucks, vendors, and live
BLANCO: Sept. 14 Julia Pautz in Concert Boerne’s Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main St. ber of Commerce. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy music. Old Ingram Loop. 830-367-5115;
A native Texan, Pautz has been a member 210-954-6659; visitboerne.org/calendar the music, and dance. Comfort City Park, cityofingram.com
of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra BOERNE: Sept. 19 A Thirst for Nature SH 27 and Broadway. 830-995-3813 INGRAM: Sept. 28-29 Texas Arts and
since 2010. Uptown Blanco Ballroom, Every third Thursday, the Cibolo Nature COMFORT: Sept. 14 Fall Art Festival Crafts Fair The 43rd annual fair has more
317 Main St. 830-385-1173; Center hosts a specially themed event for See 25-30 artists display their works at than 100 artists, musicians, demonstrators,
blancoperformingarts.com guests to learn about the different plant shops in the historic downtown area and at and food vendors. The Limeliters and Kerr-
BLANCO: Sept. 28-29 Raise the Roof and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Coun- local wineries. Browse, shop, and support ville’s Sentimental Orchestra headline the
Fundraiser Festival This annual event of try’s surrounding areas. Those who are of artists selling paintings, ceramics, and festival, and Doug Baum and his Texas
music, food, and fun is the largest fundrais- age can sip on an adult beverage made to jewelry. Historic Downtown Comfort. Camel Corps make an appearance, offering
er event of the year for the historic Twin match the theme for that month, or choose 830-995-3131; comfort-texas.com living history lessons about the use of
Sisters Dance Hall, one of the oldest and the nonalcoholic version for kids. Cibolo COMFORT: Sept. 28 Thunderdash This 5K camels in Texas and across America in the
longest-running dance halls in Texas. There Nature Center, 140 City Park Road. mob run’s obstacles include but are not 19th century. Fairgoers can pet camels and
is music all day Saturday with a silent auc- 830-249-4616; visitboerne.org/calendar limited to mud, climbing, mud, crawling, observe handcrafted items from camel
tion, vendors, and cultural programs. BOERNE: Sept. 21 Concert in the Cave: mud, and jumping. The obstacles are man- hair. Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point
Twin Sisters Dance Hall, 6720 US 281 S. Celebration Circle Enjoy an eclectic mix- made, nature-made, man-made natural Theatre Road S. 830-367-5121;
830-733-2037; twinsistersdancehall.com ture of uplifting contemporary acoustic obstacles, and naturally man-made obsta- txartsandcraftsfair.com
BOERNE: Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Kendall County songs, ancient instrumentation, improvisa- cles. 243 FM 473. visitboerne.org/calendar JOHNSON CITY: Sept. 28-29 Market Days
Fair and Rodeo For more than 100 years, tion, and contemplation celebrating the Fall DRIFTWOOD: Sept. 21 Outside Austin Local artisans sell handmade items, jewel-
the Kendall County Fair Association has Equinox. The concert features the words City Limits Music Festival Held on Vista ry, and plants. Food and beverages are
maintained its agricultural mission for the and music of songwriter/performance artist Brewing’s 21-acre ranch, music lovers available. City Park, US 290 at Avenue G.
region. This annual festival includes vendors Rudi Harst and the Circle Band. Cave With- enjoy a great lineup of local Texas bands 830-868-7684; johnsoncitytexas.info
selling food, jewelry, and handcrafted items; out A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road. 830- playing classic Texas country, Western JOHNSON CITY: Sept. 29 Art Walk
a pageant; a rodeo and livestock show; and 537-4212; visitboerne.org/calendar swing, and bluegrass. Enjoy the brewery’s All galleries are open for new exhibits and
a parade on Main Street on Saturday morn- CANYON LAKE: Sept. 11 Freedom Walk award-winning beers, farm-fresh food, are serving adult beverages and snacks.
ing. Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Join fellow patriots as they walk united and a wine garden. Vista Brewing, 13551 FM North Nugent and Main streets. 830-868-
Road. 830-249-2839; visitboerne.org across the dam at Canyon Lake on the an- 150. 512-766-1842; vistabrewingtx.com 7684; johnsoncitytexas.info
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KERRVILLE: Sept. 3-Oct. 26 Benini Art blankets, and enjoy a free summer concert lights up the town. Invite your female riding fett. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830- and kayakers to test their skills, gain experi-
Exhibit This exhibit features the most re- along the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe friends to join the group for the largest 629-5077; gruenehall.thundertix.com ence in the water, and prepare for the big
cent work of Italian-born artist Benini. Kerr River. There are refreshments and food all-female motorcycle parade in the U.S. NEW BRAUNFELS: Sept. 13 Crystal Gayle Texas Water Safari next summer in June.
Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. available for purchase. Louise Hays Park, John L. Kuykendall Events Center and in Concert Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry San Marcos City Park, 170 Charles Austin
830-895-2911; kacckerrville.com 202 Thompson Drive. 830-257-7300; Arena, 2200 RR 152 W. 325-247-5354; in 2017 by her sister Loretta Lynn, the Acade- Drive. 512-738-6607; texaswatersafari.org
KERRVILLE: Sept. 6 First Friday Wine kerrvilletx.gov ladiesinleatherparade.com/about my of Country Music recognized Gayle with a SAN MARCOS: Sept. 21 Mermaid Parade
Share A fun way to meet new or different KERRVILLE: Sept. 21 Mark Wills in LLANO: Sept. 20-22 Hill Country Hunt- 2016 Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award for her Life- and Faire These festivities are part of
wines, people, and places of business or Concert The country musician sings in his ing Expo and Peddler Explore outdoor, time Achievements in Country Music. In 2009, Mermaid Splash, an annual, multi-event
art. Bring no more than one bottle of wine unique style. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. hunting, fishing, and power gear, or roam she received her own star on the Hollywood festival celebrating San Marcos’ arts, cul-
per couple and a glass. Ranch Radio Group, 830-896-9393; caillouxtheater.com the aisles of the peddler show to find tal- Walk of Fame. Renowned for her signature ture, heritage, and, of course, the San Mar-
3505 Fredericksburg Road. 830-896- KERRVILLE: Sept. 22 Wine Down with ented designers, artisans, creators, and song, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” cos River. Experience the Downtown Mer-
6600; firstfridaywineshare.com Yoga Enjoy 90 minutes of yoga paired with crafters from all over the country. Find gifts Gayle also scored with her multi-format hits, maid Promenade, an eclectic and colorful
KERRVILLE: Sept. 7 “The Party” at the tastings of four pose-enhancing wines. Kerr- that can be customized and personalized “You’ve Been Talking In Your Sleep,” “When I spectacle full of floats, marchers, dancers,
Museum of Western Art Show and Sale ville Hills Winery, 3600 Fredericksburg Road. on-site. John L. Kuykendall Events Center Dream,” and her duet with Eddie Rabbitt, “Just and music. The fun continues at the Mer-
The 36th annual social function offers 830-895-4233; kerrvillehillswinery.com and Arena, 2200 RR 152 W. 325-247-5354; You and I.” Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San An- maid Aqua Faire: Follow the floats to San
gourmet food and libations, an art exhibi- peddlershow.com/events/llano tonio St. 830-627-0808; brauntex.org Marcos Plaza Park and enjoy a free com-
KERRVILLE: Sept. 27-28 Texas Heritage munity festival of art, live music, food, and
tion, and sale. Museum of Western Art, Days: Learning Through Stories and NEW BRAUNFELS: Sept. 7 Rodney NEW BRAUNFELS: Sept. 26 Zedd in Con-
1550 Bandera Highway. 830-896-2553; cert The Grammy-winning electronic pro- fun. Downtown San Marcos/City Park, 111 E.
Songs Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines per- Crowell in Concert With more than 40
museumofwesternart.com ducer has worked with Maren Morris, Ari- San Antonio St. 512-825-2819;
form. The event features a tribute to Jim- years of American roots music under his
ana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Lady Gaga. mermaidsocietysmtx.com
KERRVILLE: Sept. 7 Hill Country Swap mie Rodgers, a Kerrville resident from belt, the Texas native is a two-time Grammy
Meet Enjoy a giant community garage sale, 1929-1931. Schreiner University, 2100 Me- winner with five No. 1 hits and a legacy of Zedd has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 TAYLOR: Sept. 11 9/11 Patriot Day March
flea market, and trade days all in one. Kerr morial Blvd. 830-792-1945; schreiner.edu songwriting excellence. Crowell has written from every ticket goes to organizations and Program Presented by the Taylor Fire
County Hill Country Youth Event Center, chart-topping hits for the likes of Emmylou bringing dignity, equity, and access to Department and the Taylor Professional
KERRVILLE: Sept 28-29 Kerrville Tri- communities who need it. Whitewater Firefighters Association, a memorial march
3785 SH 27. 830-459-6198; athlon Festival Athletes swim, bike, and Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and
kerrmarketdays.org Keith Urban. But owing to the distinctly uni- Music Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306. down Main Street honors the fallen and
run. Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson
versal, literary quality of his writing, Crowell 830-964-3800; whitewaterrocks.com those who serve today. Downtown Main
KERRVILLE: Sept. 7 Kerr County Market Drive. kerrvilletri.com
has also penned beloved songs for artists SAN MARCOS: Sept. 21 Junior Texas Street. 512-352-6992; ci.taylor.tx.us
Days Peruse an indoor marketplace of KYLE: Sept. 14 Market Days Enjoy local
vendors with original handcrafted goods, as diverse as Bob Seger, Etta James, the Water Safari This 16-mile water adventure TAYLOR: Sept. 28-29 Repticon For more
vendors, live music, and family fun under
artwork, and homegrown plants and pro- Grateful Dead, John Denver, and Jimmy Buf- provides a great opportunity for canoeists than 10 years, Repticon has brought thou-
the shade of the oak trees. City Square
duce. Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Park, 101 S. Burleson St. 512-262-3939;
Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-895-7524; cityofkyle.com/recreation
kerrmarketdays.org
LAMPASAS: Sept. 28 Lampasas County
KERRVILLE: Sept. 7 Kerrville River Wine Tour This tour features tastings at
Festival Enjoy live music at this family- several wineries in the area. Guests receive
friendly event. Food and refreshments are a goodie bag and picnic pack to enjoy on
available for purchase. Louise Hays Park, their tour of the wineries. The award-
202 Thompson Drive. 830-257-7300; winning wineries provide visitors with tast-
kerrvilletx.gov ing tips, information on the wine industry,
KERRVILLE: Sept. 7 Run for Riverside 5K and exclusive specials on their wines. Give-
The fifth annual 5K run and walk along the aways of wine and gift certificates occur
Kerrville River Trail offers live music, door throughout the day as well. Lampasas
prizes, and refreshments. Riverside Nature County Chamber of Commerce, 205 US 281.
Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. 830-257- 512-556-5172; lampasaschamber.org
4837; riversidenaturecenter.org LEANDER: Sept. 27-28 Hill Country
KERRVILLE: Sept. 7-8 Texas Gun and Shootout Barbecue Cookoff The 15th an-
Knife Show Shop new and used guns, nual cookoff is paying out $10,000 to win-
knives, gold and silver coins, jewelry, ners as well as trophies and prizes. There
camping gear, military supplies, and more. are vendors, entertainment for kids, food,
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event and fun. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Center, 3785 SH 27. 830-285-0575; 10427, 8760 RR 2243. 512-567-1672;
texasgunandknifeshows.com vfw10427.org/2018-bbq-cookoff
KERRVILLE: Sept. 14 Kerrville River LLANO: Sept. 7 Llano County Wild Game
Roadster Show Cruise in and enjoy music Dinner The 10th annual dinner has raffle
and food at this family-friendly event. tickets available and benefits the Llano
All cars are welcome. Louise Hays Park, County 4-H and FFA youth. John L.
202 Thompson Drive. 830-257-7300; Kuykendall Events Center and Arena,
kerrvilletx.gov 2200 RR 152 W. 325-247-5354
KERRVILLE: Sept. 20 Concerts by the LLANO: Sept. 13-15 Ladies in Leather
River Pack up your lawn chairs and picnic Parade and Rally This all-women parade
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