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Antone's Anniversary Party
July 1-31
Antone's Nightclub; 213 West Fifth Street
Antone's
Susan Antone
13101 West Highway 71; Austin, TX 78738-6533
(512) 320-8424; Fax (512) 320-0579
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Antone's 31st Anniversary Party celebrates another year as the best blues club showcasing the best in live blues.

Texas Cowboy Reunion
July 1-4
Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds; Business Loop 277
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Gary Mathis
P.O. Box 928; Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-3138; Fax (325) 773-2411
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo, Trade show/convention, Chuckwagon, Barbeque Cook-offs
The Texas Cowboy Reunion is a celebration and gathering of cowboys and old-timers from all over Texas and the Southwest. The rodeo is billed as the world's largest amateur rodeo and the dance is one of the largest outdoor dances of its kind in this area. County, western swing, and honky tonk music is featured and enjoyed by young and old alike. Also an old timer's fiddler contest and cowboy poetry gathering is featured.

Addison Kaboom Town!
July 3
Addison Arts & Events District; 4970 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-6225
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock
Activities: Fireworks
Addison's most explosive party of the year. Dazzling fireworks are choreographed to music and simulcast on the radio plus food, live music and spectacular historic warplane fly-bys. Rated one of the top 10 shows in the country by USA Today in 2002 and one of the 25 shows in the country by the Wall Street Journal in 1999.

4th on Broadway Celebration
July 3-4
Downtown Lubbock, Texas; Broadway Avenue
Broadway Festivals, Inc.
Stephanie Nairn
P.O. Box 1643; Lubbock, TX 79408
(806) 749-2929; Fax (806) 749-3237
Music: Big Band, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Jazz, Regional Mexican, Rock, Tejano, West Texas Rock, Retro, Heritage Dance
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Street dance, Street Fair, Fireworks Display, Parade
Broadway Festivals, Inc. is proud to present the 19th annual 4th On Broadway Celebration. This free, outdoor family event celebrates unique musical cultures, artistic dynamism and diversity of the South Plains. Much to the delight of the festival organizers, the event attracts in excess of 200,000 people from Lubbock, Eastern New Mexico and other parts of Texas. Since it’s birth 19 years ago, this event has come to be known as, “the largest free festival in Texas,” and has been named, “Best Promotional Event,” by the Texas Downtown association. This popular community-wide celebration features exciting events for children and adults of all ages including an Independence Day Parade, street fair and an evening concert ending with a fantastic firework display. The focus is musical outreach. Don Caldwell Productions will carefully select more than 500 local artists to showcase their musical talent on 11 different stages throughout downtown Lubbock. Each stage will have performances from several different musical genres including a fiesta stage, eclectic stage, country stage and gospel stage. The Fourth on Broadway musical presentations are an outstanding opportunity to introduce children and families to a variety of musical venues.

Family Fourth Celebration
July 4
Seabourne Creek Park; 3831 Highway 36 South
City of Rosenberg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Camille Prat, Tourism Assistan
P. O. Box 32; Rosenberg, Texas 77471
(832) 595-3525; Fax (832) 595-3333
Music: Country, Oldies
Activities: Fireworks display
It's all about Patriotism, Family and Fun from 4-10 p.m. each July 4th when Rosenberg hosts their annual Independence Day celebration, Family Fourth at Seabourne Creek Park at 3831 Highway 36 South. This free event includes Radio Disney, a carnival for the kids, dunking booth, wagon rides, food vendors, two free concerts - Let It Ride and DoubleBack and the Best"Ooooo-Ahhhh" Fireworks Display West of the Brazos. For additional information, please call Camille Prat at 832-595-3525 or visit our website at www.rosenbergevents.com.

Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks
July 4
Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou
Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations
Ashley Dollar
Pennzoil Place / South Tower - 711 Louisiana, Suite 2050; Houston, TX 77002
(713) 224-9115; (832) 393-0868
Music: Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Houston's Texas-sized Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell, will feature country music star Clay Walker; the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation; a statewide sand volleyball championship; activities galore for kids and families; plenty of live music and more. In addition, this year's event will salute Houston's military heroes and honor the 40th anniversary of NASA's Apollo XI Lunar Landing. The event is Saturday, July 4 from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. located at Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou.

July 4th Family Fun Fest
July 4
Miller Park; Temple
Temple Chamber of Commerce
Dietre Burns
2 North Main Street; Temple, TX 76501
(254) 298-5401; (800) 479-0338
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Arts and Crafts
This annual Independence Day celebration includes activities for the entire family! Spend the day at Miller Park, and enjoy live entertainment, arts & crafts, food and games for the kids. The highlight of the evening is the amazing fireworks display! Don't miss this opportunity for patriotic summer fun.

Festival on Nolan Creek
July 4
Confederate Park and Yettie Polk Park; IH 35 exit 294A
Belton Chamber of Commerce
Nicole Stairs
P.O. Box 659; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3551; Fax (254) 939-1061
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo, arts and crafts, carnival, food vendo
The Festival on Nolan Creek features arts and crafts, food, carnival and local musical entertainment. Event hours are 12- 6 p.m. on July 4. Fiddler's contest will be held at 1 p.m. in Yettie Polk Park. The Festival on Nolan Creek has more to offer than vendors. The Texas Old Time Fiddler's contest is returning to Yettie Polk Park for the eighth year. The Bell County Expo Center will be filled with the sounds of cheers and squeals from the Crabtree Amusements Carnival. The festival is held at Yettie Polk Park. Yettie Polk Park is large, shady and located on Nolan Creek.Yettie Polk Park is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Highway 317 (Main Street). The PRCA rodeo will be nightly in the air-conditioned Bell County Expo Center, June - July.

Forth of July Celebration
July 4
Briscoe Park; 3201 South Highway 35
City of Alvin
Sherry Wolfe
216 West Sealy; Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-4365; (281) 388-4299; Fax (281) 388-4350
Music: Patriotic
Activities: Concert season, Firewor
Forth of July Celebration features live music and fireworks at dusk.

Fourth Fest and Fireworks
July 4
Paschall Park; 1001 New Market
Mesquite Chamber of Commerce
Terry McCullar
P.O. Box 850115; Mesquite, TX 75185-0115
(972) 285-0211; (800) 541-2355; Fax (972) 285-3535
Music: Christian, Country, Rock
Activities: carniv
The Fourth Fest and Fireworks begin at 4 p.m., concerts are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. featuring a variety of music and fireworks beginning at 9:15 p.m.

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures; 801 S. Bowie Street
UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures
801 S. Bowie Street; San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 458-2330
Activities: Fireworks, Parade
Traditional 4th of July Celebration!!! Wednesday, July 4, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Celebrate a “frontier” Fourth of July on the Back 40 at UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures! Mingle with the museum’s Texas Characters as they share amazing stories of life on the frontier in the 1800s! Dive into frontier activities, like making a rag doll that you can keep. You can even enlist in the cavalry and play in a real fort headquarters! There will be lots of frontier games, too, like tug-of-war and sack races! Learn how to walk on stilts, and take a swing at a piñata! Our special guests from Boy Scout Troop #36 will lead flag retirement ceremonies throughout the day. Your family can bring a picnic lunch and eat underneath one of the shady trees while you listen to the tunes of a brass band! A good time will be had by all! Members are FREE, adults (age 13 and up) $7, children (age 3–12) $4, seniors (age 65 and up) $4, military (with ID) $4.

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Towle Memorial Park; South College Avenue
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
Sandra Salinas
P.O. Box 840; Snyder, TX 79550
(325) 573-3558; (325) 573-3559; Fax (915) 573-9721
Music: Christian, Country, Pop, Tejano
Activities: Bike race
Fourth of July Celebration includes an early morning prayer breakfast with gospel music. Other activities include local quartets or groups, patriotic music, a parade, food booths, craft show, volleyball and washer tournament, carnival, and fireworks.

Fourth of July Jubilee
July 4
Civic Center Park; 321 East McKinney
City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department
Myra Anderson
321 East McKinney; Denton, TX 76201
(940) 349-8733; (940) 349-8731; Fax (940) 349-8384
Music: Country, Rock, Patriotic
The Fourth of July Jubilee features the Yankee Doodle Parade at Carroll Courts building at 9 a.m. Other events include live entertainment, horseshoe tournament, craft show and sale, and free carnival games for the kids.

Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
July 4
Downtown Arlington;
Arlington Fourth of July Association
June Owens
P.O. Box 1776; Arlington, TX 76004-1776
(972) 660-6166; (683) 821-2919
Music: Big Band, Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show
The parade is an annual event and consists of generally 150 entries. The number of spectators over the years has ranged from of 5,000 to 70,000. Parade entries include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations. Of course, the parade has a distinguished assortment of floats. Some floats are professionally built, but many are the proud results of individual ingenuity by local organizations and businesses. There is even an Award Ceremony after the parade at Knapp Heritage Park to recognize excellence within each of several categories. Refer to our rules and regulations for a complete list of categories. We hope that you will join us for the 43rd annual parade on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m., for the 2008 edition of USA's Independence Day Parade in downtown Arlington.

Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Centennial Park and Stephenson Park; Friendswood
City of Friendswood
James Toney
910 South Friendswood Drive; Friendswood, TX 77546-4856
(281) 996-3220; Fax (281) 996-3265
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration features live music from The Bellamy Brothers.

Granbury Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 4-5
Granbury Square Plaza; Southeast Corner of Downtown Square
Granbury Chamber of Commerce
Kylee Peterson
3408 East Highway 377; Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 573-1622; Fax (817) 573-0805
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, parade, fireworks, carniv
Granbury's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration honors the red, white and blue while keeping it with the stars and stripes! With arts and crafts on the historic downtown square, a patriotic parade, ranch rodeos and one of the best fireworks display in Texas you can't help but be filled with American pride! Don't forget the key ingredient of live entertainment that will get your toes tapping and boots scootin'. Join us for a Celebration you won't forget!

Jefferson Salutes America Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Otstott Park and Riverfront;
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
George & Michelle Otscott
118 North Vale Street; Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2672; (888) 467-3529; Fax (903) 665-8233
Music: Big Band, Classical
The Jefferson Salutes America Fourth of July Celebration activities include live music, cake and pie auction, children's parade, children's games, homemade ice cream contest, local music acts, and the Shreveport Municipal Concert Band.

July 4th Jamboree
July 4
Beaux Hickey's Pavilion; Double B Ranch and Resort, Harper
Double B Ranch and Resort
Dr. Bess Lester
225 Living Water Ranch Road; Harper, TX 78631
(830) 990-9500
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Cowboy, Jazz, Latin Pop, Polka, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo, Singing contests
Come to the Double-B-Ranch ol' timey 4th of July. Saturday under the stars with fireworks. Kid's game start at 6:00 p.m. Live band! Good ol' fashioned fun. Hotdogs, hamburgers, cold beer and soda! Gotta come and be the fun. Wear red, white and blue. Camp out, stay in the lodge or cabins.

July Jazz
July 4, 11, 18, 25
Addison Circle Esplanade Park; Addison
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6251; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
Enjoy summer evenings under the stars in the beautiful Addison Circle Esplanade Park! Listen to live music from some of the top area jazz musicians while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants.

July Jubilee
July 4
Courthouse Square; Highway 83 - Downtown Leakey
Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Linda Hassell
P.O. Box 743; Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 232-5222
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance, Arts and Crafts Sh
The July Jubilee features a parade at 10 a.m. and dance at 9 p.m. as well as a rodeo. The July Jubilee also features arts and crafts. Event hours are 8 am-4 pm.

July Jubilee Celebration
July 4 - 6
Richards Park; Memory Lane
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce
Wendy Ellis
101 East First Street; Brady, TX 76825
(325) 597-3491; Fax (325) 792-9181
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
The July Jubilee Celebration features a carnival at Richards Park, downtown parade, and a street dance on Saturday night, the 5th The parade begins at 10 a.m. and the street dance starts at 9 p.m. The street dance is held at GRollie White Complex. The carnival starts July 2 and ends July 5th. The fireworks display will be held on the 5th. Ranch Radio.

Lake Cities 4th of July Celebration
July 4
City Park; 101 West Hundley Drive
City of Lake Dallas - Special Events Department
Shannon Fields, Special Events Coordinator
P. O. Box 368; Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-2226 Ext. 132; Fax (940) 497-4485
Music: Country, Pop
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Fireworks
Lake Cities annual 4th of July Celebration is FREE and includes a parade, the 3rd annual Lake Cities Idol singing Competition, live entertainment from local talent and headliner 1100 Springs! This family friendly event includes a wide range of food selection, and kids activities, including bubble shows, magic shows and arts and crafts. A spectacular fireworks display tops off the celebration!

Mean Gene's Southern Fried 4th of July Picnic and Music Festival ~ 2
July 4
Hawg Stop Amphitheater & Concert Grounds; 11335 Sheldon Road
Gene Kelton
Houston, TX 77044
(713) 866-4872; (832) 754-3953
What has people dancing with reckless abandon on the grass for live music? Cold Beer? BBQ? Hamburgers? Vendors? A Dunking Booth? Five great house-rockin' bands all day? Thousands of crazy people (just like you), Fireworks at sundown? A jammin' after-party? And costs only $15 bucks (at the gate)? Give up? Mean Gene's Southern Fried 4th of July Picnic and Music Festival at the Hawg Stop Amphitheater on Sheldon Road in Houston, Texas! It's gonna be a fantastic, all-day, history making party so make your plans now to attend. We'll be recording a live CD and documenting the event on film... just like Woodstock... And you'll be in it! Gates Open at 12 Noon! $15 at the Gate $10 Advance No ice-chests allowed but you can bring your own booze. Bring a lawn chair. Adults only. Absolutely no one under 18 admitted.

Red, White and Lewisville
July 4
Vista Ridge Mall;
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante, Marketing and Events Coordinator
151 West Church Street; Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Red, White and Lewisville is held at Vista Ridge Mall on July 4th complete with concerts, activities and fireworks.

Star-Spangled 4th
July 4
Historic Downtown Garland; Fifth Street and Main
Star Spangled Fourth
Cindy Vochatzer
P.O. Box 469002; Garland, TX 75046
(972) 205-3837; (972) 205-2807; Fax (972) 205-3634
Music: Ambient/New Age, Big Band, Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Dance, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Concert season, Artist Alley, Arts & Crafts
8:30 p.m. - Midnight: Firewheel Town Center In your pursuit for exceptional holiday entertainment, happiness can be found enjoying the exciting sounds of SHeDAISY at Firewheel Town Center. This award-winning group is sure to add sparkle to the Star Spangled Finale. The main stage will also feature a performance by JUMP5. Enjoy both performances and a spectacular fireworks display from the comfort of a reserved seat. Reserved seating tickets are only $10 and will go on sale at the Customer Service Center at Firewheel beginning June 23. Firewheel Town Center, host to Star Spangled Finale, is in the process of scheduling a full day of family activities.

Summerfest ~ 2
July 4
Sewell Park; University Drive
Summerfest Steering Committee
Pat Murdock
103 Blanco Street; San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-3582; (512) 393-8404; Fax (512) 245-3817
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
Summerfest is an old-fashioned celebration that takes place at Sewell Park featuring fun for families with live music, food booths, and activities as well as fireworks in the evening.

Basically Beethoven Festival
July 5, 12, 19, 26
Grand Hall, Texas Discovery Gardens; Fair Park, Dallas
Fine Arts Chamber Players
Matt McCrary, Assistant Festival Director
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-2219; Fax (214) 521-7558
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
Fine Arts Chamber Players presents the 29th Annual Basically Beethoven Festival, a series of free classical chamber music concerts beginning Sunday, July 5. Performances occur every Sunday afternoon in July will be held inside air-conditioned Grand Hall at the Texas Discovery Gardens The Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. The doors open at 2:00 p.m. and the music begins at 2:30 p.m. With the"For Love of Music" youth recitals followed by the chamber concerts. These performances are Free to the Public. Seating is limited, so please come early. For more information about this year's series, or all of this year's concerts, call (214) 520-2219, email bbf [at] fineartschamberplayers.org or visit www.fineartschamberplayers.org.

Mimir Chamber Music Festival
July 6-17
TCU's PepsiCo Recital Hall; Walsh Center for the Performing Arts
Mimir Chamber Music Festival
Curt Thompson
P.O. Box 297044; Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-5443; Fax (817) 257-7344
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
The Mimir Chamber Music Festival, named for the Norse god of wisdom, features outstanding artists from the world's leading orchestras and music schools who share a love for chamber music. Mimir is the premiere Festival in the South Central United States dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music. Artists are selected not only for their superb performing skills, but also for their ability to teach. Throughout the two-week Festival, guest artists hold master classes for aspiring pre-professional musicians, selected for participation through a rigorous audition process. In the evenings, guest artists present a series of five exciting and distinctly different musical performances. The 2009 season marks the 12th Year of the Mimir Chamber Music Festival. Founded in 1997, the Festival is hosted by the TCU School of Music on the university's beautiful campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Concerts take place at the Walsh Center for Performing Arts in the PepsiCo Recital Hall, an intimate setting, perfect for enjoying the art of chamber music. This year's exceptional guest artists include members of the Chicago Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra, Winners of the Van Cliburn and Leeds International Piano Competitions, outstanding TCU faculty and other internationally acclaimed musicians.

Spring Ho Festival
July 7-13
Courtyard Square, W.M. Brook Park; Lampasas
Lampasas Spring Ho Festival, Inc.
Parks Comittee
P.O. Box 985; Lampasas, TX 76550
(512) 556-5301; (512) 556-5301; Fax (512) 556-5301
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
The Spring Ho festival includes two street dances with live country bands at the Courthouse Square; Gospel Night at W.M. Brook Park; and a talent show at W.M. Brook Park; 200 arts and crafts vendors at W.M. Brook Park; Grand Parade; Kid's Day activities; carnival; county fair; 10 K and 1 mile run; Kids Fishing Derby; water sports; park entertainment; dance contest; fireworks display; beauty pageants; and a Bar-b-Que Cookoff. Friday night features music from The Garrett Heinrichs Band and Charlie Robison.

Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
July 8-12
Brick Street Cafe, Crystal Theater, Pastures of Plenty; Okemah, OK
The Woody Guthrie Coaltion, Inc.
Karen Zundel, Media Chair
P.O. Box 661; Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-2440
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic
The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival is held annually in mid-July to commemorate the life and music of Woody Guthrie in Guthrie's hometown of Okemah, Oklahoma located 90 miles east of Oklahoma City. Daytime main performances are held indoors at the Brick Street Cafe and at the Crystal Theater. Evening main stage performances are held outdoors at the Pastures of Plenty. Artists confirmed for 2009 include: Jimmy LaFave, Sam Baker, Jon Vezner, Audrey Auld, Ronny Elliott, Don Conoscenti, Mark Erelli, Joel Rafael, John Flynn, Nan cy Apple, and Tony Lee Thomas. Guthrie's sister, Mary Jo Guthrie Edgmon, is the festival's perennial guest of honor. The festival also includes childrens' activities, poetry readings, and a variety of other things to do and see. Except for a $10 parking fee at the Pastures of Plenty, the festival is FREE. The event is made possible in part from a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council.

Cactus Pear Music Festival
July 9 - 19
Travis Park United Methodist Church; 230 East Travis Street
Cactus Pear Music Festival
Renee' Davis, Executive Director
P.O. Box 880; Converse, TX 78109-0880
(210) 838-2218
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Cactus Pear Music Festival was founded in 1996 by Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio, former concertmaster of the San Antonio Symphony. The festival includes four different programs which are performed in multiple cities. Performaces include San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring"WanderLust: the hot German Romantics" on 7/10/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; New Braunfels - New Braunfels Presbyterian Church featuring"WanderLust: the hot German Romantics" on 7/11/2008 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm; San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring"A Baroque-en Heart...a tryst of passion" on 7/12/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Kerrville - First Presbyterian Church Kerrville featuring"A Baroque-en Heart...a tryst of passion" on 7/13/2008 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm; Boerne - First United Methodist Church Boerne featuring The All-Americans...an"A" team of composers on 7/16/2008 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm; San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring The All-Americans...an"A" team of composers on 7/17/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg Theater Company featuring"The Golden AX" and other striking pieces on 7/18/2008 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg Theater Company featuring"The Golden AX" and other striking pieces on 7/18/2008 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm; San Antonio - Travis Park Methodist Church featuring"The Golden Ax" and other striking pieces on 7/19/2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Boerne - First United Methodist Church Boerne featuring"The Golden Ax" and other striking pieces on 7/20/2008 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

Concerts Under the Stars
July 9, 23
San Antonio Botanical Garden; 555 Funston at North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio
San Antonio Botanical Society
Candace Andrews
555 Funston; San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-5360; Fax (210) 829-5100
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Rock
The San Antonio Botanical Garden continues its popular summer series of Concerts Under the Stars, presenting a different live band each week. Gates open at 6 p.m.-the two-hour performance begins at 7 p.m. Concert admission is $5. Botanical Society members enjoy free admission.Concert-goers may bring lawn chairs and blankets. Bands scheduled: June 25 - Planet Soul, July 9 - Joe Posada and July 23 - Henry Brun and Latin Playerz.

Rockdale Jubilee Days
July 9 - 11
Rockdale Fair Park; Mill and Walnut
Rockdale Roping and Cutting Club
Leroy Stephens
P.O. Box 615; Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 446-2030; (512) 446-3693; Fax (512) 446-3008
Music: Children's, Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance
The Rockdale Jubilee Days features nightly rodeos and dances. Activities on Saturday include a business expo, arts and crafts, tug-o-war, and pet show.

Hot Summer Concerts
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7
Third Street Park - Historic; Third Street
Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center
Camille Prat, Tourism Assistant
P.O. Box 32; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 595-3525; Fax (832) 595-3333
Music: Blues, Cajun, Jazz, Latin Pop, R&B, Salsa
Activities: Concert season
Head to Rosenberg's Historic Downtown District as musicians showcase their talents in free concerts in Downtown Park starting the Friday after each July 4th. The series' knock-your-socks-off entertainers has included the likes of Phil Johnson & Rush Hour, Let it Ride, Rob Darien & The Outside Dogs, Ezra Charles & The Works, and California's ruling blues band, the MoFo Party Band. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, family and friends and enjoy Rosenberg's HOT Summer Concerts. For additional information, please call 832-595-3525 or visit our website at www.visitrosenberg.com.

Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion
July 10-15
Reunion Pavillion and Grounds; 111 Reunion Drive
Reunion Association
Wando H. Scarberry
P.O. Box 217; Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 790-3503
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Parade
The Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion event includes the Parade and Queen Contest Monday, the Baby Contest Tuesday, a musical Wednesday, a christian and gospel band Thursday, a Fiddler contest Friday, and a country/western band Saturday. There will be a large carnival on the Midway all week. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight.

Taste of Dallas
July 10-12
West End Historic District; 301 North Market
West End Events, LLC
David Demer
208 North Market Street, Suite A; Dallas, TX 75202-3254
(214) 991-0199; Fax (770) 952-4334
Music: Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
It's Dallas' biggest summer blast, the West End's Taste of Dallas, with more music, food and outdoor fun than ever before! Continuous live musical entertainment on several stages featuring alternative rock and pop to cool jazz and hot Tejano rhythms. Previous national headliners included Oleander, Duncan Sheik and Better Than Ezra. And don't miss the best of Dallas' restaurants, colorful children's performers, all at the event of the summer.

Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TFEA) Annual Conference and Trade Show
July 10-12
Renaissance Greenway Plaza Hotel; Houston
Texas Association for Fairs and Events
Penny Reeh
P.O. Box 1025; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-0741 ; (800) 990-1332; Fax (830) 990-1370
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA) is calling for talent entries to be considered for an entertainment showcase that will be held at the TFEA Annual Conference and Trade Show. TFEA, an official affiliate of the International Festivals and Events Association, is a non-profit trade association for festival and event professionals and the companies that provide goods and services to festivals and events. Entertainers who are selected to perform will have the opportunity to showcase their talent to approximately 250 attendees, representing more than 75 events from across the state. TFEA seeks all types of entertainment that may appeal to festival consumers including bands and solo performers of all musical genres, variety acts, strolling acts, children’s performers, etc. Completed applications and support materials must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1. There is no cost to submit acts for consideration. However, if an act is chosen, membership into the association (cost is $160) and purchase of a trade show booth at the conference is required. The cost of the trade show booth is $275, which includes conference registration (with four meals) for one person and booth furnishings. TFEA will provide sound and lights as outlined in the attached rules. Additional requirements are at the expense of the act. TFEA does not pay fees or expenses for any showcase act.

Early Settlers Day Festival
July 11
Levelland Downtown; Avenure H and Houston
Levelland Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Program
Mary Siders, President
1101 Avenue H; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3157; (806) 894-3158; Fax (806) 894-4284
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Trade show/convention, parade, antique tractor show
Every second Saturday in July, one of the biggest events on the South Plains is held in Levelland. Celebrate the city's rich heritage with good food, music, fellowship, arts, crafts and a parade. Early Settlers Day is a time to pay tribute to those who first settled in the area as musicians and vendors surround the downtown square and county courthouse to have a good time and honor the pioneers of the past. Early Settlers Day includes numerous food festivals, over 90 trade booths and a large music stage. Each year brings a new theme but the same old good times. Help celebrate with the early settlers of the past and the pioneers of the future. Some of this year's activities include: Turtle Race, Stick Horse Race, Pancake Breakfast, Dog Show, 4-H Project, Horseshoe/Washer Pitch, Ferris Wheel, Kiddie Train Rides, Rock-Wall Climb, Street Dance, Pony Rides, Water Slides, Antique Tractor Display.

Hot Nights, Cool Tunes
July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1
Downtown Brenham around the Courthouse Square;
Downtown Brenham
Tiffany Morsiak, Community Development Assistant
P.O. Box 1059; Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 337-7374; Fax (979) 337-7382
Bring your lawn chairs and meet us at the Courthouse Square at 7:00 p.m. for a good time! Each weekend a different band will perform for your listening pleasure. Bring the whole family to experience Downtown Brenham with our summer concert series. Enjoy eating at one of Downtown's many restaurants or support the local Rotary Club's food booth. Children will enjoy dancing to the music and even riding the Hot Nights Train! This event is free to the public.

Parker County Peach Festival
July 11
Historic Downtown; Weatherford
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Mandy Allison
P.O. Box 310; Weatherford, TX 76086-0310
(888) 594-3801; Fax (817) 613-9216
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop
Activities: County fair
The Parker County Peach Festival is a country day of family fun, featuring more than 215 arts and craft vendors. The event will take place in Weatherford's historic downtown, from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a children's area, non-stop entertainment, and of course our sweet, juicy Parker County Peaches. Beat the heat with Peachy treats of all kinds - peach ice cream, peach juleps, peach smoothies, peaches and cream, peach cobbler, and just plain ol' peaches to bite and let the juice run down your chin. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. There will be free parking from the 9th Grade Center, Weatherford College, and the First Monday Grounds. Handicap parking and shuttle are available from Weatherford Ninth Grade Center. Call Weatherford Chamber of Commerce for more information: Toll Free 1-888-594-3801. Come enjoy a"Growing Family Tradition" at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival!

Sweet Home Polka & Chicken Fest
July 12
Sweet Home Community Center; Swett Home
Yoakum C B Club
Kenny Machacek
P.O. Box 681; Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9034
Music: Cajun, Polka
Activities: Music festival
The 19th annual Sweet Home Polka and Chicken Fest features the Texas Legacy Czech Band and Tony Janak's Polka Band 1:pm - 6:pm. Bar-b-que chicken Dinner will be served with all the trimmings to eat in, or to go.10:am-1:pm

'Back to Basics' at Luckenbach Music Festival
July 17-19
Luckenbach Texas
Linda Worley
318 Hoskins Trail; Luckenbach, TX 78624
(830) 537-4872
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
Since Waylon and Willie put Luckenbach on the map as a must-see music venue, it has time and again been rated as the #1 dance hall in the state. By hosting Thomas Michael Riley's 'Back to Basics' music festival July 17, 18 and 19th, Luckenbach honors his distinctive Americana songwriting and vocal skills. TMR has written three top ten hits, is a CMAA winner for best new song of the year, is a two-time"Hill Country Entertainer of the Year", and Texas Music Magazine's finalist for"Best in Texas". There will be continuous live music from Fri., July 17, 7-midnight, Sat. 2-midnight, and Sun. beginning at noon. Billy Joe Shaver and Gary P. Nunn will headline on Fri. and Sat. nights respectively. The weekend entry fee is $25 pp, and Sunday's entertainment is free. Join us as"Everybody is Somebody at Luckenbach." All performers are songwriter/singers and BillyJoe Shaver and Gary P. Nunn will be our headliners on Fri. and Sat. nights respectively. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

Hempstead Watermelon Festival
July 17 - 18
Downtown Hempsted
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
P.O. Box 517; Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-8217; Fax (979) 921-0696
Music: Country
Activities: BBQ Cookoff, Parade
Come out and join us for some great family fun. Each year on the third Saturday in July we hold the annual Watermelon Festival. This year is going to be even more exciting as we add more entertainment and activities for everyone. Here is what we have in store: Before things get going, come on out Friday night for some great live entertainment with Mark Randall. We will have some great shows during the festival including the Brazos Bottom Cowographers to show off a bit of wild west gun fighting. Of course we start activities with our Watermelon Festival Parade and Watermelon Queen competition. Throughout the festival there will be plenty of great food providers by a wide variety of vendors and our BBQ Cookoff. There are always opportunities to stop by and bid on auction items or visit one of many vendors if you are looking for that special gift. We will also have a great car show for you vintage and trick car enthusiasts.

Night in Old Fredericksburg
July 17 - 18
Market Square; Downtown Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Debbie Garner
302 East Austin; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-8515; Fax (830) 997-9628
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Music festival, Ethnic festival
Night in Old Fredericksburg features German country music, folk dancers, and the best food in the Hill Country, including our famous Opa's sausage. Polka bands perform Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and night. Bands included in the festivities are the Seven Dutchmen, Shiner Hobo Band, Cactus Country, The Almost Patsy Cline Band, and many other bands. The event also offers an arts and crafts show, children's entertainment, and imported and domestic beers. Join us for fun and gemutlichkeit.

Tejano Music Awards
July 17
La Villita Assembly Hall; San Antonio
Texas Talent Musicians Association
Robert Arellano
P.O. Box 761358; San Antonio, TX 78245-6358
(210) 222-8862; (800) 500-8470; Fax (210) 224-7592
Music: Tejano
Activities: Awards show
The Tejano Music Awards creates recognition and public awareness of Tejano music by presenting awards to performing artists, musicians, and composers. The Tejano Music Awards is taped for national television and radio distribution. Performers include: (subject to change) AJ Castillo, Chente Barrera, Elida Reyna, Gary Hobbs, Javier Galvan y Fama, Jay Perez, Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Linda Escobar, Ruben Ramos & the Mexican Revolution, Shelly Lares and more to be announced. Previous hosts have included Vicki Carr, Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez, Eddie Olmos, Rita Moreno, Ricardo Montalban, Eric Estrada, Maria Conchita Alonzo, and Tony Plana.

TMR Music Festival
July 17-19
Thomas Michael Riley
Linda Worley, Festival Chairman
Luckenbach, TX
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music festival
The"Thomas Michael Riley 'Back to Basics' Festival at Luckenbach" is set for Friday through Sunday, July 17th, 18th and 19th.

Race Unity Day
July 18
Villita Assembly Building; 401 Villita Street, San Antonio
Baha'i Faith
Winifred Barnum-Newman, Executive Director
P.O Box 91151; San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 281-9628
Music: Assorted Genres
Activities: Music festival
A very unique, joyous event with a serious message: stop prejudice, start celebrating diversity! Booths include vendors with foods from around the world, jewelry, ethnic items and a (free) Children's booth. Great entertainment including the Capoeria, Ashley Dixon, Dino P. Fox, Allee Wallace, Lewis & Clark, Edwin Bates, Los Nice Guys, Kazamba - award winning street dance group, The Spurs Coyote(!) and much, much MORE! Surprises and giveaways and lots of fun. Lights! Color! Action! Everyone is welcome in this warm, family friendly and a/c cool environment.

Salado Legends -- Outdoor Musical Drama
July 18, 25 August 1
Tablerock Amphitheater; 409 Royal Street
Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
Jackie Mills, Director  
P.O. Box 312; Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-9205; Fax (254) 947-5269
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Scottish
Activities: Outdoor musical drama
Salado Legends: central Texas' favorite outdoor musical drama! Tablerock's Amphitheater is where history, legend and memories meet. An original song,"Be Careful What You Wish For," weaves the legends of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers, and the hopes of the Scottish settlers into a panoramic tale. Written by Salado playwright / lyricist Jackie Mills, music by local composers, directed by Donnie Williams and featuring a cast and crew of more than 100. Dinner at 7:15PM - $8.00 (child or adult), reservations required. Theater at 8:15 PM - $17.00 adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Call (254) 947-9205 for group rates and information.

Camp Bluegrass
July 19-24
South Plains College; 1401 South College Avenue, Levelland
Camp Bluegrass and South Plains College
Paula Carr, Joe Carr, Alan Munde
210 Tanglewood Lane; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-9611 Ext. 2341; (806) 894-4874
Music: Bluegrass, Cowboy
Activities: Instructional Music Camp
We are making plans for our 23rd Camp Bluegrass July 19-24, 2009 at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas! We have several special themes this year. The faculty will include three Bluegrass legends: Roland White, Eddie Adcock and Dale Morris. These legendary performers are important figures in Bluegrass music history and will be featured in a special legends performance during the week. Don't miss the opportunity to study with these great musicians. Registrations are coming everyday so hurry and reserve your place at this years camp. Beth Mead, the new SPC banjo instructor will direct our youth track this year. Students from age 12-16 (with parental involvement as described at website) will attend special ensemble classes and other special activities in addition to regular instrument instruction classes. 2009 Instructors are: Banjo - Eddie Adcock, Bill Evans, Gerald Jones and Alan Munde; Guitar - Tim May, Dan Miller and Adam Granger; Mandolin - Roland White, Steve Smith and Joe Carr; Fiddle - Dale Morris and Ed Marsh; Dobro - Steve Williams; Vocal - Dede Wyland; Bass - Bill Honker; Kid's camp - Beth Mead; Swing and Jazz Guitar - Slim Richey. Special helpers include Martha Adcock and Susan Dailey.

Great Texas Mosquito Festival
July 23-25
Clute Municipal Park; 100 Park View Drive
City of Clute
Dana Pomerenke
P.O. Box 997; Clute, TX 77531
(979) 265-8392; (800) 371-2971; Fax (979) 265-8767
Music: Cajun, Country, Rock, Tejano, Texas country
Activities: Street dance, Athletic Events: Skating, Biking, Running, Horseshoes, Washers, Dodgeba
The Great Texas Mosquito Festival activities include live national entertainment acts, a mosquito calling contest, 5K fun run, a bike and skate tour, barbecue and fajita cookoffs, horseshoe and washer tournaments, a carnival, and a variety of both food and arts and crafts booths. Also featured are fun contests for youth and adults.

Mobeetie Music Festival
July 24-26
Old Mobeetie Jail Museum; Court House Square, Mobeetie
Old Mobeetie Texas Association
Melba Corcoran
P.O. Box 66; Mobeetie, TX 79061
(806) 845-2028; Fax (806) 845-2808
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival
The Old Mobeetie Music Festival is a family-oriented three-day music jamboree with stage shows as well as"shade-tree pickin" around the camp sites. Camping in the rough is available along with over 100 electrical hookups. The Old Mobeetie Jail Museum is open to visitors during the festival. Performers include local bluegrass bands as well as musicians from the surring states. Performers booked for 2009 include Star Canyon Band of San Antonio, TX, Salt Grass Band of Lake Jackson, TX, The Hunt Family Band of Orlando, OK, The Batton Family Band of Lubbock, TX, The Link Family Band of Lebanon, MO., Larry Ford Bluegrass Band of Leedey, OK with others pending.

Texas Bandmasters Association Convention Clinic
July 26-29
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; 200 East Market Street, San Antonio
Texas Bandmasters Association
Michael Brashear, Executive Director
14501 Blanco Rd; San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 492-8878; Fax (210) 492-8996
Music: Big Band, Classical, Jazz, Marching Ba
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Bandmasters Association has worked diligently over the past 62 years to further the cause of instrumental music education in the communities throughout the Lone Star State. As a professional service organization, TBA reaches out through its membership to constantly improve the quality of music education in Texas elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universities. Meeting the needs of instrumental teachers and the youth of Texas is a never ending challenge. We hope you will join us at our 62nd Annual Convention/Clinic in San Antonio, July 26-29, 2009!

Texas Choral Directors Association Convention
July 29 - August 1
Henry B Gonzales Convention Center; 200 E Market St, San Antonio TX
Texas Choral Directors Association
Dan L Wood
P.O. Box 6472; Austin TX 78762-6472
(512) 474-2801; Fax (512) 474-7873
Music: Classical
Activities: Trade show/convention
TCDA and Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) jointly hold an annual convention in summer at Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. The Texas Choral Directors Association invites choral directors to explore music literature and performance by participating in special workshops and masterclasses during the Annual TCDA Convention. Special Event Entertainment, new music reading sessions; composers forum; conducting clinics; comprehensive musicianship through performance (CMP); and over 325 music industry exhibitor booths!

Texas Orchestra Directors Association Convention
July 29 - August 1
Henry B Gonzales Convention Center; 200 East Market Street, San Antonio
Texas Orchestra Directors Association
Dan Wood
7900 Centre Park Drive, Suite A; Austin, TX 78762-6472
(512) 474-2801; Fax (512) 474-7873
Music: Classical
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Orchestra Directors Association invites orchestra directors to explore music literature and performance by participating in special workshops and masterclasses during the Annual TODA Convention. Special Event Concert on Friday evening in Beethoven Hall. Additional opportunities include new music reading sessions; composers forum; instrument maintenance; jazz, fiddle, conducting clinics; comprehensive musicianship through performance (CMP); and over 300 music industry exhibitor booths!

Houston International Jazz Festival
July 31 - August 2
Discovery Green; 500 Mckinney
Jazz Education, Inc.
Tracy Scott
P.O. Box 8031; Houston, TX 77288
(713) 839-7000; Fax (713) 839-8266
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The first weekend in August represents the kick off of the celebration for August Jazz Month and the beginning festivities of the Annual Houston International Jazz Festival. This year presents an excellent opportunity for you and the Houston International Jazz Festival to join forces in an effort to further link your Company with a diverse audience. All proceeds go to Jazz Education, Inc. to support Music Eduction for undeserved youth in the Southwest Region.

Schulenburg Festival
July 31- Aug 2
Wolters Park; South Bohlmann Avenue
Schulenburg Festival Association
Sheila Brossmann
P.O. Box 115; Schulenburg, TX 78956
Music: Country, Polka, Rock
Activities: Street dance
The Schulenburg Festival invites you to bring the family and join in the fun. There is live music throughout the weekend along with food booths and ice cold refreshments. There are tournaments for Ladies & Men's softball, volleyball, golf and 3 on 3 basketball. A Fun-Run~Run for Scouting. There are cook-offs for Chili, Beans, Bar-B-Q and Bloody Marys. An Arts, Crafts, antiques and collectibles show. Go-Texan Events, Horseshoe pitching, cow chip & egg toss. A dunking board, tricycle races and a kiddie parade. There is a homecoming festival for graduates from SHS and BFHS. There is a rodeo on both Friday and Saturday. The Grand parade is on Sunday in downtown Schulenburg.