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Jerry Garcia Festival
August 1
Ruta Maya; 3601 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX
Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration
Mike Morgan
P.O. Box 803; Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 669-9072; (512) 894-0057
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic, R&B, Rock, Jam Bands
Celebrate what would have been Jerry Garcia's 63rd birthday with some of Texas best songwriters and performing bands including Ray Wiley Hubbard, Flounders Without Eyes, Larry, Hot Tuna, Mikado, Dancing Bears, David Nelson Band and Peter Rowan and more.

Summer Salsa ~ 2
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Esplanade Park; 5044 Addison Circle, between Quorum Drive & The Dallas Parkway
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6251; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-2834
There is no better way to celebrate summers in Texas than heating up your Saturday nights in August at Summer Salsa in Addison. As part of The Town of Addison's Summer Series, Summer Salsa features some of the hottest names in salsa. With this year's line-up you won't want to skip a beat or a cha-cha. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., every Saturday night guests are invited to beautiful Esplande Park to enjoy the soul and sounds of Summer Salsa as well as learn to dance presented by the Dance Council. A perfect way to spend a first date or catch up with friends, make it a fun night by picnicking under the stars or dining at one of more than 170 Addison restaurants.

Acoustic Music Camp ~ 2
August 6-8
South Oaks Church; 5925 US Highway 287 Arlington, TX 76017
Acoustic Plus, Inc
Gerald Jones
5435 North Garland Avenue, Suite 140; Garland, TX 75040
(214) 236-0783
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music Instruction
Acoustic Music Camp is a 3-day camp for acoustic musicians providing personalized instruction on how to play mandolin, bluegrass banjo, flat pick guitar, country/blues acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, fiddle, song writing, and harmony vocals. Small class sizes with hands-on instruction and an emphasis on fun is what you can expect at Acoustic Music Camp.

La Vernia BBQ Cookoff
August 7-8
La Vernia City Park;
La Vernia Park Foundation
P.O. Box 67; La Vernia, TX 78121
Music: Country, Cowboy
The 8th annual BBQ Cookoff hosts a famous IBCA-sanctioned BBQ cooking competition, where teams compete for the best BBQ chicken, beef, and ribs. But there is more to this event than just BBQ: this is a 2-day family event with something for everyone, including live music! This year's Saturday night band will be the Scott Wiggins Band. All proceeds from this event go towards helping the La Vernia Park Foundation meet it's main goal and objective: Making park improvements!

Bluegrass Festival and Jam
August 7-8
Cooper Lake Center; Country Road 4795
South Sulphur Regional Development Association
Bud Swayne; Bill Grant
1125 Bonham Street; Paris, TX 75460-4056
(903) 784-2501
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
There are nine bands ready to jam at the 2009 Cooper Lake Center Bluegrass Festival. The two-day event will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8. The bands will be on the stage at 1 and 7 p.m. Friday and noon and 6 p.m. Saturday. Bands scheduled for Friday include Hickory Hill, Salt Grass, High Strung and The Mack Smith Band. On Sunday, audience members will hear music from Wildwood Valley Boys, Bonham Review, Bowls Creek, The Welch Mountain Boys and Blue River, accompanied by Amy Asbill Patrick. The easiest way to get to the center is to take Texas 19 to Country Road 4795 (the road to Cooper Lake Dam) and follow the signs. The hot weather during the 2008 festival prompted the SSRDA to construct a 4,800-square-foot shade in front of the stage. There will be food and drinks, but no alcohol will be allowed as the Cooper Lake Center is located on government park land.

Navasota Blues Festival in memory of Mance Lipscomb
August 7 - 8
Grimes County Expo Center; 5280 FM 3455 - Navasota
Navasota Blues Fest, Inc.
Mary K. Crawford
P.O. Box 1633; Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 825-3222; (936) 825-7055; Fax (936) 825-3699
Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
The Navasota Blues Fest is held annually in August, in memory of Mance Lipscomb, Navasota Songster. For two days local, regional and out-of-state blues musicians gather to celebrate the heritage of blues music and honor Mance Lipscomb. Proceeds benefit related activities and the Mance Lipscomb Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships not only to a deserving high school graduate, but also continuing education scholarships to previous winners still pursuing an education. The event is held in an air-conditioned hall and tables are available for all patrons. Food is exceptionally good: barbeque brisket, chicken, ribs and sausage; fried shrimp and catfish, baked potatoes - plain or stuffed with BBQ brisket; roasted corn-on-the cob; beer, wine coolers, set-ups, sodas and bottled water and much more! BYOB - liquor and wine only. No coolers - no video cameras - no pets. Kid's area for kids 5 years and up. Plenty of parking space. Undercover parking for bikes.

Rock the Desert Festival
August 7 - 8
Rock the Desert Festival Field; 2000 North FM 1788, Midland
Rock the Desert Ministries
Marcy Tull
10 Desta Drive, Suite LL170; Midland, TX 79705
(432) 697-4548; Fax (432) 687-1024
Music: Christian, Rap/Hip Hop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Ministry
Rock the Desert will hold the tenth annual festival in 2009. The lineup will include Toby Mac, Chris Tomlin, Switchfoot, Anberlin and many more. We will also have inflatable games, merchandise, adn vendors. Visit our website at www.rockthedesert.com for more information.

Summer's Last Blast
August 7-9
Downtown Vernon;
Vernon Street Machine and Classics Association
Jim Gryseels
P. O. Box 1289; Vernon, TX 76385
(940) 553-1695; (940) 553-4321
Music: Pop, Rock
Come cruise one of the largest drags in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma and be part of the event of a lifetime. Step back in time to see all the shining chrome, coolest paint jobs and the hottest cars in the region. Cruise with 1,000 entries in front of 20,000 spectators and try to impress them lining the entire drag. It's here in Vernon, Texas. Classic car, tractor, motorcycle display's at downtown area banks on Friday. Come see a Friday night concert at the Wilbarger County Auditorium. Saturday kicks off with the Vernon Police Dept. Burn-Out Contest. The Registered Cruise (limited to 1978 and Older vehicles only) is 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. Summer's Last Blast wraps up Sunday with a Car Show in Roy Orbison Park.

Bubbapalooza ~ 2
August 8
The Ranch; 4400 North Big Spring (at Loop 250) Midland, Texas 79705
The Ranch
Judy Farris / Susan Stewart
4400 North Big Spring; Midland, TX 79705
(432) 620-0114; (432) 520-3088
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Bubbapalooza's annual outdoor music jam will be packed with music, fun, food & merch vendors. The festivities start at 5pm and ends at 2am. Continuous music from 6pm-2am with various Texas music bands at The Ranch and Cavendars, in Midland and at Luskeys in Odessa. Ages 18 and up. Admission: TBA

East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
August 8-9
Henderson Community Center; 302 Fairpark Ave. Henderson, Texas
East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention
Robert L. Vaughn
3528 CR 3168 West; Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 863-5379; (903) 6635170
The East Texas Sacred Harp Singing Convention is an a cappella shape note singing from a songbook entitled "The Sacred Harp." The East Texas Convention, founded in 1855, is the oldest singing convention in Texas and the second oldest continuous Sacred Harp singing convention in the United States. Singing begins at 9:30 on Saturday morning and singers sing until about 3 p.m. for each of two days, with appropriate breaks. Lunch is provided by the Convention. Singers from many U.S. states annually descend on Henderson, Texas for this special event.

Fiddlers' Contest
August 8
Veterans Memorial Park; 7th Street
Dalhart Chamber of Commerce
Kristine Olsen
P.O. Box 967; Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 244-5646; (806) 249-5646; Fax (806) 244-4945
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Fiddling contests
Fiddling Contest open to all age groups. Cash prizes. Takes place immediately following the XIT Rodeo & Reunion Street Parade.

Free Press Summer Fest
August 8-9
Eleanor Tinsley Park; 500 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77002
Free Press Houston
Omar Afra
2111 Woodland Springs; Houston, TX 77077
(713) 527-0014
Music: Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Indie Rock
Activities: Music festival
Free Press Summer Fest is a glorious 2 days of music, arts and summer love. More than fifty national and local bands will be playing on two stages over the weekend. A portion of the proceeds benefit Project Row Houses.

Sutton County Days and PRCA Rodeo
August 8 - 9
Sutton County Park; Loop 467
Sonora Chamber of Commerce/Sutton County Days Association
Donna Garrett
P.O. Box 1172; Sonora, TX 76950
(325) 387-2880; Fax (325) 387-5357
Music: Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo
Sutton County Days includes three nights of PRCA Rodeo performances, rodeo dances Friday and Saturday night, parade on Saturday, local musical talent, arts and crafts, contests, food booths on Saturday. Dance after the rodeo. Parade on Saturday.

Premios De Texas
August 12-13
The Long Center; 701 West Riverside Drive Austin, TX
Univision TV
2233 W. North Loop; Austin, TX 78756
(512) 453-8899
Music: Latin Pop, Pop, Rap/Hip Hop, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
In its fifth year, Premios De Texas will feature bands and artists from around the world, as well as local bands, such as Vallejo. The musicians represent various Latin music genres, including pop, tropical, regional Mexican, rock and urban. The award winners are chosen by Texas voters. A free pre-event concert on Aug. 12 is expected to draw about 5,000 people. The invite-only awards program will take place at the Long Center on Aug. 13, and attract about 2,500 people. For the first time, "Premios Texas 2009" is airing nationally on cable, Spanish-languange network Galavisión on Sunday, August 23 at 7 p.m. Central Time. Univision - Galavisión's parent company - will also air the show in some of its markets.

Cowboy Homecoming Celebration
August 14-16
Pleasanton City Park; West Adams Street
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
Cowboy Commitee
P.O. Box 153; Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-2163; (830) 569-5272; Fax (830) 569-8539
Music: Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Cowboy Homecoming Celebration starts on Thursday with county team roping and carnival while Friday morning features the Cowboy breakfast and later a petting zoo and South Texas Dairy display in the afternoon. The queen's coronation takes place prior to the rodeo and the working cowboy of the year is announced as well as the induction into the Cowboy Hall of Fame Night volleyball tournament (4's and 6's) . Saturday's activities include a parade, chili cook-off, food booths, arts and crafts, darling contest, children's stick horse, 3x3 basketball tournament, 3x3 soccer tournament, music festival/battle of the bands karaoke talent contest, jalepeno eating contest, salsa contest, open car show and entertainment by NYA. In our cowboy gathering area we offer entertainment by South Texas Gunfighters, two chuck wagon displays with food prepared authentically, trick roper, storyteller, John Wayne impersonator, gun safety and tricks, and a longhorn steer that does tricks.

Prazka Pout and Praha Feast
August 15
St. Mary's Church in Praha, TX; FM 1295 off US 90, 2 mi east of Flatonia
St. Mary's Parish-Praha
Charlie Bartos
821 FM 1295; Flatonia, TX 78941-5016
(361) 865-3560; (361) 865-2167
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: meal auctions, country store souvenirs, cake walk, mini-carniv
The Prazka Pout welcomes Czechs from Texas and around the U.S. to celebrate with food, games and live music throughout the day. Music will be provided by the Red Ravens, Bobby Jones, and Harry Czarnek.

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Show
August 15
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame; 300 West Panola Street
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
Ms. Tommie Ritter Smith
300 West Panola Street; Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-6634; (903) 694-9561
Music: Country
Activities: Awards show
The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Show starts at 7 p.m. Performers include Steve Hall / Shotgun Red & The Shotgun Red Band, 2008 Showcase Winner Shane Matthews, Buddy Owens, The Whites, Kris Newbury, Laura Newbury, Kacey Jones, and JonMark Stone. 2008 Inductees are Buck Owens, The Whites and Mickey Newbury. Sales begin May 1 and the ticket costs consists of $60/floor; $35/balcony. KGAS hosts the Tex Ritter Roundup. This show is a follow-up to the John Ritter Tribute Showcase, which takes place on August 14, 2009.

The Texas Testosterone Festival ~ 2
August 15-16
Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704
Manifest Productions and Events
Paul Phelps
1801 Tracy Miller Lane; Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 226-3964; Fax (512) 380-7555
The 2009 Texas Testosterone Festival brings together under one roof all things geared for guys. Sports, hobbies, recreation, and technology will be presented in the 25,000 square foot exhibition hall.

Texas Association of Broadcasters • Society of Broadcast Engineers Convention and Trade Show
August 19 - 21
Renaissance Hotel; Austin
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Emily Lehane
502 East 11th Street, Suite 200; Austin, TX 778701
(512) 322-9944; (512) 322-9944; Fax (512) 322-0522
Activities: Awards show, Trade show/convention
The Texas Association of Broadcasters joins with the Society of Broadcast Engineers (Southwest Region) to host the largest state broadcast association in the nation -- the annual TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show. August 6, 2008 - August 8, 2008. Registration opens April 1, 2008

Gillespie County Fair
August 20 - 23
Gillespie County Fairgrounds; Highway 16 South - 530 Fair Drive
Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, Inc.
David Foster
P.O. Box 526; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-2359; Fax (830) 997-4923
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
Gillespie County Fair features a downtown parade on Main Street (Friday), pari-mutuel horse races (Saturday-Sunday), and live entertainment (Friday and Saturday). Other activities include livestock show, 4-H and FFA exhibits, crafts show and sale, and the Gillespie County Fair Queen Contest. Plenty of good food and refreshments. Artists scheduled to appear Friday and Saturday night. Past performers have included Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Corey Morrow, Shenandoah, Wade Hayes, Rhett Akins, and Ricochet.

Athens MDA Benefit Pro Rodeo
August 21 - 22
Henderson County Fairpark Complex; Highway 31 East
Smith Pro Rodeos
Priscilla Tamburelli
P.O. Box 1839; Athens, TX 75751
(903) 489-2652; (888) 822-5919; Fax (903) 489-0601
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo
Join us as we host Pat Green and Chris Cagle at our annual PRCA rodeo to benefit the MDA. Tickets can be purchased at our website www.smithprorodeos.com or by phone. This annual event attracts thousands and tickets will go fast. For more information about other events scheduled for the rodeo week please contact us at 903-489-2652. We look forward to seeing you there!

National Tejano Music Convention and Awards
August 21 - 22
Dallas Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency; Downtown Dallas
LatinPointe, Inc.
David and Sarah Chavez
17563 West 158th Terrace; Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 397-8850; (913) 397-7850; Fax (913) 397-0890
Music: Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Trade show/convention
The 2009 national Tejano music convention & awards, the largest Latin music convention in the United States, serves as an industry and fan-based "meeting ground" bringing together national Tejano enthusiasts for the expressed purpose of music and dance appreciation. The event features performances by Tejano and conjunto veterans Gary Hobbs, Ram Herrera, Jay Perez, Hometown Boys, Elida Reyna and many others. It will also mark the reunion of '90s group Fandango USA. Comedians Willie Barcena and Gilbert Esquivel are set to serve as hosts. The vision of the Tejano Music Convention is to advance the Tex-Mex music genre by fostering the music industry to become more viable and strong, while increasing the understanding of the rich variety, artistic value, cultural, and historical significance of Tejano Music.

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
August 21-28
North Texas State Fairgrounds; 2217 North Carroll Blvd.
North Texas State Fair Association
Glenn Carltton
P.O. Box 1695; Denton, TX 76202
(940) 387-2632; Fax (940) 382-7763
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Concert season, County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, Trade show/convention
The North Texas State Fair includes rodeos, chili and barbecue cookoffs, livestock show, commercial exhibits, carnival, live entertainment, beauty pageant, creative arts, photography contest, children's art contest, and more. Past performers include Charlie Robison, John Conlee, Eddy Raven, Asleep at the Wheel, Pat Green, Vince Vance & the Valiants, Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing, LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, The Bellamy Brothers, Darryl Worley, Cory Morrow, Sonny Burgess, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, Kevin Fowler, Gene Watson, Mark David Manders, Baylie Brown, Jack Ingram, Stonely Larve, Sammy Kershaw, Eli Young, and Johnny Rodriguez.

North Texas State Fair & Rodeo
August 21-29
North Texas State Fair grounds;
2217 North Carroll Blvd.; Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-2632; Fax (940) 382-7763
Music: Country, Cowboy
The North Texas State Fair will bring over 20 musical acts to the stages throughout the nine day event. It will feature top tier country and country-rock bands throughout the week on the Budweiser Stage and the Bud Light Stage, such as the Randy Rogers Band, Eli Young Band, and Jamey Johnson.The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo will not only hosts live music, but a great rodeo and horse and livestock show. Located in Denton, Texas, stop by for a true Texas treat!

Summer Showdown ~ 2
August 21-29
North Texas State Fairgrounds; 2217 North Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX 76201
North Texas State Fair Association
2217 North Carroll Blvd.; Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-2632; Fax (940) 382-7763
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
Come out and join us for the 1st Annual Summer Showdown featuring the Eli Young Band!! Sponsored in part by KHYI 95.3 The Range. Gates open at 12 with Joe Pat Hennan leading off the day of great Texas Country at 1:00pm. Followed by the Bois D'arcs, Hayes Carll, Micky and the Motorcars, Bleu Edmondson, and Eli Young Band. John Christopher Davis and more will be doing Acoustic sets. Ticket prices are $20.00 for all day music. Parking is $5.00 The Summer Showdown is located at the North Texas State Fairgrounds - one block north of University Dr. (Hwy 380) on Carroll Blvd. Keep checking for locations to purchase tickets.

Bat Fest
August 22
Congress Bridge; 100 South Congress Austin, TX 78704
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Manchaca, TX 78652-3719
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016
Music: Blues, Cajun, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Arts & Crafts Show
Batfest! will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children's Activities, and Educational Displays. Estimated attendance is around 40,000! With Scenic backdrop of Town Lake and a great new lineup for 2007, Roadway Productions is working tirelessly to put on the best Batfest! ever. All professional Artists and Craftspeople are invited to participate in Batfest! Approximately 150 Booths will be set up in the Festival Area located on the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. The booths will feature Arts & Crafts such as pottery, jewelry, fine art, woodwork, stained glass, metal sculpture, mosaics, dicrylic, photography and much more.This area is well know for its eclectic night life (no joke intended)as well as it's proximity to downtown and to the more relaxed South Austin (78704 to those who know).

Milford Texas Music Festival
August 22
by Miss Millie's Restaurant; 900 Water Street, Milford, TX 76670 (Exit 381)
Carlene Hunt-Perryman
Milford, TX
(972) 875-7272; (972) 832-3860
The 1st Annual Greater Milford Festival will be held August 22, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. There will be food and music provided by Texas singers/songwriters. BYOB, lawn chairs, coolers, & food. There will also be food and drink vendors on site. 2009 Special musical guests include Billy Joe Shaver, Billy Ewing, Spivey Crossing, Whiskey Hill, Gordon Collier Band, Ryan Roberts, Shane Howard Band, Tucker Peterson, Dallahachie Boys.

Pickin' For the Record ~ 2
August 23
Luckenbach; 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Fredericksburg
Luckenbach
Abbey
412 Luckenbach Town Loop; Luckenbach, TX 78624
(830) 997-3224 Ext. 29; (888) 311-8990; Fax (830) 997-1024
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Voices of a Grateful Nation (The Music-CD Series) & The Welcome Home Project in conjunction with The Kerrville Folk Festival and Cheatham Street Warehouse presents Pickin' For the Record. We are going to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the Biggest Guitar Pickin' Session in Recorded History in support of our Troops and their Families! Proceeds Support the Welcome Home Project's Veteran's Endowment for Traumatic Brain Injuries. At the Planet's Premier Place for Pickers, Luckenbach, Texas. From Noon until After Dark! We'll Attempt the Record at 2:00 PM So Don't Be Late! Calling All Guitars: The current world record is held by the Germans and we know we can top it in the Texas Hill Country! Everyone's welcome to bring small instruments like fiddles, banjos, or shakers but most importantly, BRING GUITARS AND YOUR PICKIN' BUDDIES!!! The Registration Fee to be part of this record-breaking event and be an indelible part of history is only $10.00. All Registrants will get a special event T-Shirt and Special Event Dog Tags. Registration. Forms are available at the Kerrville Folk Festival, Luckenbach, Cheatham Street and other Cultural Hot Spots in Central Texas, or register online and get all the details by visiting voicesofagratefulnation.com. The "Voices Music Series" features prominent singersongwriters presenting songs of support and gratitude for our troops that have been deployed abroad. The first two "Voices CDs," released in November 2008, harness the power of music to shine a national spotlight on veteran's issues and to rally the private sector and the American public behind our veterans. The Welcome Home Project is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity responsible for the Music Series and the Veteran's Endowment for Traumatic Brain Injuries. Our Board has created specific teaching programs that incorporate music instructional techniques for TBI treatment and recovery.

St. Louis Day
August 23
Koenig Park; 1700 San Jacinto
St. Louis Catholic Church
Deborah Gouard
610 Madrid Street; Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2826; (830) 931-2826; Fax (830) 931-9016
Music: Country, Polka
St. Louis Day features arts, crafts, barbecue dinner, bingo, silent auction, and live entertainment. The live entertainment features oldies and latest hit songs as well as dancers from different cultures.

Fayette County Fair
August 28-31
Fairgrounds; Highway 77 to Giddings North
Fayette County Fair Association
William H. Koehl
P.O. Box 544; La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-3911; Fax (979) 968-6757
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: County fair
The Fayette County Country Fair is four days of fun during the Labor Day weekend. Events include a livestock and poultry show, agricultural exhibits, culinary exhibits, hay show, talent show, a parade, free dancing every night, and a German-Czech mart with good food, drinks and live music. Various arts and crafts and a Queen's contest is included. The fair also boasts Nashville entertainment, a large carnival, shuttle buses and plenty free parking. Also special events for children

Dia de los Toadies Festival
August 29
Rough Creek Lodge; 5165 County Road 2013, Glen Rose, Texas 76043
Kirtland Records
3100 Main Street, Suite 347; Dallas, TX 3100 Main Street, Suite 347
(214) 824-7700; Fax (214) 824-7702
Music: Rock

Margarita and Salsa Festival
August 29
Heart O'Texas Fair Complex; 4601 Bosque Blvd.
Heart of Texas Branch of the Arthritis Foundation
Rachel Martinez, Special Event Director
824 Hewitt Drive, Suite 400, No. 377; Waco, TX 76712
(254) 772-9303; Fax (254) 772-5064
Music: Country, Cowboy, Jazz
Activities: margarita, salsa, and queso conte
The Arthritis Foundation and the Heart O Texas Fair Complex have partnered to present the 14th annual Margarita & Salsa Festival on Saturday, August 29th. The event will feature the best country music in Texas with The Randy Rogers Band, Cross Canadian Ragweed and Kevin Fowler and will continue the tradition of the popular contest where local restaurants and individuals vie for the title of Best Margarita, Salsa, Queso and/or Guacamole.

Party in the Pines
August 29
Downtown Festival Plaza, Nacogdoches Texas;
Smith Music Group
Melissa Whitman
131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 102; Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 378-0900; Fax (817) 378-0936
Artists performing at the 2009 event include Stoney Larue, Wade Bowen, Reckless Kelly, Bleu Edmondson, Travis Linville, Whiskey Myers, Bo Phillips, and Mickey & The Motorcars.