TPWD Calendar
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San Jacinto Battleground SHS
March 18, 2007 — San Jacinto Battleground SHS — 24th Annual Fords of the 50s Old Car Show and Picnic — See hundreds of classic cars, none newer than 1980 models. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy good food, folks and fun! Gates open at 9 a.m., awards presented at 2 p.m.; vehicle registration fee $5 for those entered in the show; for more information, visit http://www.fordsofthe50s.com or call David Jackson (281) 599-7920. (281) 479-2431. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About San Jacinto Battleground SHS] [Featured Events]
April 21, 2007 — San Jacinto Battleground SHS — San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Re-enactment — Enjoy living history encampments and re-enactors in period costume, demonstrations of weapons, activities for children and more. At 3 p.m., a re-enactment of the famous 1836 battle which won Texas' Independence from Mexico will be fought. Cannon and musket fire will fill the air with the sights and sounds of April 21, 1836! Food and drinks are available or bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the day. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (281) 479-2431. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About San Jacinto Battleground SHS] [Featured Events]
April 22, 2007 — San Jacinto Battleground SHS — 2007 Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon — The City of La Porte and San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site team up for this 2nd annual event, which combines swimming, running and bicycling all in one race. The event will begin at Sylvan Beach with a stream of participants swimming 1.5 km in Galveston Bay, followed by a 40 km bike race that includes an out and back ride over the Fred Hartman Bridge and finishing at the base of the San Jacinto Monument with a two loop 10 km run. The duathlon will consist of a two-mile run, followed by a 40 km bike race that includes an out and back over the Fred Hartman Bridge and finishing at the base of the San Jacinto Monument. The aquabike will consist of a 1.5 km swim in Galveston Bay, followed by a 40 km bike race that includes an out and back over the Fred Hartman Bridge and finishing at the base of the San Jacinto Monument. 7 a.m.; fee $1 park admission for spectators 13 and up; registration required for triathlon. To register or for more information, visit http://www.ontheruntx.com or contact Kevin Landry (281) 480-5388. (281) 479-2431. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About San Jacinto Battleground SHS]
May 20, 2007 — San Jacinto Battleground SHS — 17th Annual Monumental Bug Bash — The Bay Area Volkswagen Club hosts their annual car picnic. Oodles and oodles of bugs and beetles are featured! All makes and models of VW's welcome. Food and drinks are available or bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To register your VW, visit http://www.barareavwclub.com or contact David Saucier at (832) 414-1460. (281) 479-2431. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About San Jacinto Battleground SHS] [Featured Events]
This calendar lists items sponsored by TPWD or in which TPWD is a participant.
Symbols and Abbreviations
- = Featured Event
- SP = State Park
- SHS = State Historic Site
- SP&HS = State Park and Historic Site
- SFH = State Fish Hatchery
- SNA = State Natural Area
- WMA = Wildlife Management Area
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