Texas Current Happenings

What's going on in Texas? Try our list of upcoming Texas festivals, events and celebrations.

87th Annual National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition — Kerrville, 8/21 - 10/19/08
A collection of works from the 2008 National Exhibition. 830-895-2911

National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition—Kerrville, Aug. 21-Oct. 12.
View 30 works by national artists during this 88th annual traveling exhibit at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. (830) 895-2911.

Wine & Music Festival—Kerrville, Aug. 29-31.
Concerts featuring singer-songwriters, arts & crafts vendors, and Texas winemakers offering their latest vintages highlight this event at Quiet Valley Ranch. (830) 257-3600.

Kimble County Sesquicentennial — Junction, 8/30 - 8/30/08
A gigantic birthday party on August 30 will celebrate Sesquicentennial observance of the creation of Kimble County, a namesake of George C. Kimble, who died March 6, 1836, at the Alamo. 325-446-2477

National Cowboy Symposium Celebration — Lubbock, 9/4 - 9/7/08
The National Cowboy Symposium Celebration hosts poets, musicians, storytellers, panelists, chuck wagon cooks the 20th Annual event. The purpose remains to celebrate, preserve pass along western heritage and cowboy culture. 806-798-7825

SeptemberFest—Midland, Sept. 5-7.
A juried arts & crafts marketplace highlights this 39th annual event, which begins with a preview party at the historic Turner Mansion. (432) 683-2882.

Heritage Festival Uncle Fletch Hamburger Cook-Off — Athens, 9/13 - 9/13/08
Stop by a civil war field camp, visit an 1890's Texas Ranger, explore a revolutionary war camp, visit an old-time Cowboy Chuck wagon, ride a stagecoach. Participate in Uncle Fletch's hamburger cook-off. 888-294-2847

Central Texas Doll & Toy Show—Waco, Sept. 13.
Shop for dolls, from antique to contemporary, plus doll clothes and supplies, toys and collectibles during this benefit for Toys for Tots at the Heart o’ Texas Fair Complex General Exhibit Building. (254) 848-4170.

4th Annual Fredericksburg Bed & Breakfast — Fredericksburg, 9/14 - 9/14/08
Local innkeepers, restaurants and caterers will be paired together for an absolutely fun afternoon. This is a great way to discover Fredericksburg's wonderful lodging and fabulous cuisine. 830-997-8515

Washington County Fair—Brenham, Sept. 17-20.
Rodeos, a carnival, livestock and poultry auctions, crafts, food and concerts featuring Kevin Fowler, the Bellamy Brothers and .38 Special highlight this event at the Washington County Fairgrounds. (979) 836-4112.

Antique Alley & 25-Mile Sale—Maypearl, Grandview & Cleburne, Sept. 19-21.
Browse antiques, collectibles, arts & crafts, and other treasures during this event, which also features an antique tractor show, live entertainment and food. (817) 240-4948.

Whoop-T-Do — Iowa Park, 9/20 - 9/20/08
Students from near and far return to celebrate Hawk Homecoming. Whoop-T-Do features musical entertainment, food, children's games and activities. 940-592-5441

Pawlessfest — Gainesville, 9/26 - 9/27/08
Outdoor acoustic music performances. Folk, Texas, "alt" country. 972-816-6139

Texas Heritage Living History Weekend — Kerrville, 9/26 - 9/27/08
Living History Day and tribute to country music's Jimmie Rodgers; cowboy events, exhibits, storytellers. 830-792-1945

Fall Plant Sale—Rockport, Sept. 27.
Shop for plants, and tour demonstration gardens during this event sponsored by the Aransas/San Patricio Master Garden Association at Green Acres. (361) 790-0103.

Texas Heritage Coffeehouse — Kerrville, 10/1 - 10/1/08
Co-sponosred by Schreiner University and the Texas Music Heritage Foundation, coffeehouses provide a space for writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mic. 830-792-1945

Oktoberfest — Fredericksburg, 10/3 - 10/5/08
The sound of oompah, the aroma of sizzling bratwurst, and the cries of Gemutlichkeit once again herald the arrival of Oktoberfest. 830-997-4810

Hill Country Grand Slam Wild Game Dinner — Kerrville, 10/4 - 10/4/08
Exotic game dinner and huge raffle, sponsored by the Sunrise Lions club and Kerr County 4H. 830-257-6568

Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival — Bowie, 10/4 - 10/4/08
Festival celebrates rich history of our community and how boys use to sell fried chicken and bread to passengers on the trains that came through town. Many of these boys went on to be successful businessmen, including Amon Carter of Fort Worth. There is a fiddle contest, pedal pullers contest, art show, quilt exhibit, children's games, food, car show and vendors all along the brick streets of downtown. This is a Main Street Bowie event, as the city is a Texas Main Street City. See more at www.cityofbowietx.com 940-872-6246

34th Annual Fair on the Square — Huntsville, 10/4 - 10/4/08
Arts and crafts show on the restored historic downtown square with entertainment throughtout the day. Over 300 vendors participate. 800-289-0389

7th Annual Quilt Show- Quilts on the Western Trail — Vernon, 10/4 - 11/16/08
The Red River Valley Museum is sponsoring its 7th annual quilt show in Vernon, Tex. There will be several merchandise vendors, demonstrations and a guest speaker. The show will feature handmade quilts, vintage quilts, and special displays. 940-553-1848

16th Annual Mesquite Show — Fredericksburg, 10/10 - 10/12/08
Juried artists from around Texas will gather for a 3-day celebration of the exquisite and attractive mesquite. 830-997-8515

Autumn Fest at the Monastery — Brenham, 10/11 - 10/11/08
Get up close and brush the miniature horses of the monastery, enjoy family fun, a variety of games and contests, cart rides and more. Make and take home your own ceramics and shop for holiday items in the Arts Barn. 979-836-9652

Octoberfest at the Arboretum — Athens, 10/11 - 10/11/08
Creative arts/crafts, outdoor exhibits, activities, carriage rides, dog show, black-eyed pea cookoff, scarecrow trail and more. 888-294-2847

Rustler's Moon Street Dance — Kerrville, 10/12 - 10/12/08
Downtown street dance featuring the acclaimed Rolling stones tribute band, "Satisfaction." Benefits Families Literacy, Inc. 830-896-8787

The Royal Air Force in Texas Fly-In — Terrell, 10/17 - 10/18/08
Meet British Royal Air Force pilots from World War II, view planes and antique cars, plus enjoy a dinner dance and pancake breakfast at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum. 972-524-1714

Kerr County Fair — Kerrville, 10/24 - 10/26/08
An old fashioned county fair with a carnival, midway, bull riding, chili cookoff, talent contest, dance, and live entertainment. 830-257-7704

Original Team Roping Assn. — Kerrville, 11/14 - 11/15/08
Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event. Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., all day Saturday. 806-499-3584

Seaside Treasure Festival — Galveston, 11/21 - 11/21/08
Celebrating its 10th year by expanding to a 2-day event, Seaside features over 100 arts and crafts vendors, gourmet lunch, silent auction, and much more. 409-744-4526

Nutcracker in the Hills — Kerrville, 11/22 - 11/23/08
This holiday tradition features the San Diego Ballet. Hosted by Kerrville Performing Arts Society. 830-896-9393

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