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Blue Fest
May 1-2
Magnolia Park; Kirbyville, TX
Lakes Area Hospice
Sally Brown
254 Ethel Street; Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-5995; Fax (409) 384-2599
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The 1st annual Blue Fest will be held the first weekend of Mayand will feature live music as well as other activities. It is hosted by the Lakes Area Hospice

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 1-3
South Plains Fair Grounds; Lubbock, TX
Ramar Communications
Eddie Moreno & Chuck Heinz
9800 University Avenue; Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 745-3434; (806) 748-2400; Fax (806) 748-2470
Music: Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: Singing contests
The Cinco de Mayo event features the best in Tejano music, terrific food booths and more. This year we'll have exciting carnival rides for children of all ages and adults, a car show, and more. The Cinco de Mayo event in Lubbock is also a great opportunity for businesses to showcase themselves on both radio and television. Magic 93.7 and Telemundo 46 host this event each year and have numerous sponsorships available. Contact Chuck Heinz at 806-748-2400 for more information.

Frontier Days
May 1 - 2
City Park; Breckenridge
Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce
Mary Anne Olson
P.O. Box 1466; Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 559-2301; Fax (254) 559-7104
Music: Bluegrass, Country
Activities: Rodeo, Singing contests, Concert
Frontier Days features craft booths, a carnival, chuckwagon cook-off, 42 tournament, cow patty bingo and live entertainment including the 3rd annual Breckenridge Idol Contest.

Hill Country Run
May 1 -3
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park; Fredericksburg, TX
Fredericksburg Optimist Club
Debbie Farquar
501 W. Main Street; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6982; Fax (830) 997-5271
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Motorcycle Rally
Hill Country Run is hosting its annual motorcycle rally to bring you four days of live entertainment, local vendors, and plenty of Shiner Bock to go around. Registration starts on Thursday at 1pm-8pm so get signed up early. This year, the ralley will be held inside the beautiful Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park located just 3 miles south of downtown Fredericksburg, just off State Hwy 16 South. Camping is encouraged so check out our website to register.

General Sam Houston Folk Festival
May 1 - 3
Sam Houston Memorial Musuem; 1836 Sam Houston Avenue
East Texas Folk Festival Inc.
Clover Caroll
P.O. Box 628; Huntsville, TX 77342-0628
(936) 294-1832; (936) 294-1832; Fax (936) 294-3670
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Polka, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Musical workshops
The General Sam Houston Folk Festival features historical characters in authentic costumes telling tales of Sam Houston and his friends. Demonstrations of pottery making, quilting, woodworking, weaving, candle making and more fill up the weekend's activities. Other events include heritage exhibits, civil war reenactments and tours of Sam Houston's home and offices. Live entertainment features a variety of ethnic and regional music, including Hispanic dance, German singers, fiddle, and acoustic musical acts. Friday is School Day, when more than 3,500 fourth graders are invited to participate in the festivities. Live entertainment features a variety of regional music. There are two stages loaded with talented musicians including Bluegrass, Singer Songwriter's, Old Time, Fiddle, Cowboy, and other acoustic musical acts. The music gets kicked off Friday afternoon and goes on into the evening. Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Country Roots, Folk, Acoustic Blues, Cowboy, Old Time, Singer Songwriter, and Celtic.

League City Lions Village Fair & Music Festival
May 1 - 3
Walter Hall Park; Highway 3, League City
League City Lions Club
Steve Nicklow
P.O. Box 982; League City, TX 77574
(281) 332-5005; (281) 332-5005; Fax (281) 338-6625
Music: Cajun, Country
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Trade show/convention
A fun weekend for the entire family with something for everyone: carnival, vendors, business expo, food, certified 5K Run, crafts, barbecue cookoff, live music entertainment and much more. Check our website for an up to date listing on all the entertainers for this three day event.

Music on Main
May 1,8,15,22,29 June 5,12,19,26 July 3,10,17,24,31
Main Street;
Downtown Denison Inc.
Amy Lay
P.O. Box 347; Denison, TX 75021
(903) 464-4452
Music: Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Live music on Main Street on Friday nights during May - July.

Viva! Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 1 -2
Hays County Civic Center; IH-35 North and Clovis Barker
LULAC 654
Richard Cruz, Chairman
P.O. Box 953; San Marcos, TX 78667
(877) 847-4906 ; (512) 353-8482; Fax (512) 396-5829
Music: Country, Tejano
If you love Menudo, you'll love being in San Marcos the first weekend in May. The most prominent feature of VIVA! Cinco de Mayo is the OFFICIAL STATE-WIDE MENUDO COOK-OFF. The downtown Parade is a VIVA! Cinco de Mayo favorite. Held downtown in the beautiful historical district of San Marcos, the parade features entries from around the state and the San Marcos area. Beautiful floats, marching bands and an array of decorated vehicles are just some of the entries. Other events which occur during this festive occasion are the Little Miss Cinco de Mayo pageant and the Miss Cinco de Mayo pageant. The Children of San Marcos also participate in the VIVA! Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The Folklorico Dancers put on performances that will not be forgotten. Their performances range from old, traditional dances to modern, up-to-date dances. During the evening, the festivities continue. For three consecutive nights, the Hays County Civic Center is filled with the rich sounds of Tejano and Mariachi music. Artists as popular as El Grupo Mazz, Emilio Navaira, and the late Selena have all performed at VIVA! Cinco de Mayo.

Asian Festival
May 2
Dallas City Hall Plaza; 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Chino Mori
11171 Harry Hines Blvd., Suite 115; Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 241-8250; Fax (972) 241-8270
Music: Big Band, Children's, Folk/Acoustic, World Beat, Asian
Activities: Music festival
The Asian Festival is held every year in Dallas to celebrate Asian-Pacific American heritage month. This free event is a great opportunity to experience various cultures of Asia. From dance, music, fashion, martial arts and food, we will treat you and your family to a taste of Asia without leaving Dallas. Past musical performances include a taiko drum ensemble from Japan, a children's band from Korea, traditional Indian music and many more.

Bellville Heritage Gathering 2
May 2
Downtown Square; Bellville
Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Peggy Spradley
P.O. Box 685; Bellville, TX 77418
(877) 558-7245; (979) 865-3407; Fax (979) 865-9760
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: County fair
The Bellville Heritage Gathering is an event celebrating the legacy of the great state of Texas. It will be a glimpse back into the 1800's. For that cowboy in us all! Bellville Heritage Gathering - May 6, 2006. Historic Town Square comes alive with an authentic Longhorn Cattle Drive including trail riders and chuck wagons. Ranch Rodeo, Chuck Wagon Grub, Storytellers, between shoot-outs and jail breaks. On Three Stages of Live Entertainment fiddlin' frenzy competitions, country western bands, with bluegrass and gospel groups all day. Texas Rancho Grande! Bienvenidos Amigos - Spanish Land Grant Family Ranching Heritage (Tejano) with great Tex Mex food, Mexican Mariachi bands and beautifully costumed Charro riders demonstrating spine tingling riding and roping skills for your enjoyment! Closing with a performance by Texas's own Patrick Murphy & Murphy's Law, 8 p. m. to Midnight. Bellville just a short 50 minutes west of Houston off I-10 west exit 720, 90 minutes from Austin, and about two hours from San Antonio.

Denison Arts & Wine Renaissance
May 2
Katy Depot; 1010 East Main
Denison Main Street, City of Denison
Amy Lay
P.O. Box 347; Denison, TX 75021-0347
(903) 464-4452; (903) 464-4452; Fax (903) 464-4499
Music: Classical, Jazz
Denison Arts & Wine Renaissance is an evening for the senses. This evening event features approximately 20 wineries, 10 restaurants and caters, and 15 artists. Attendees can sample wine and delicious foods while viewing art by regionally, nationally, and international renowned artists. Dancing also takes place with a live band on site.

New Braunfels Wein & Saengerfest
May 2
Historic Downtown New Braunfels; Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX
City of New Braunfels Parks & Recreation Department
Stacy Laird, Director of P&R Department
424 South Castell Avenue; New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4091; (830) 221-4090; Fax (830) 608-0272
Music: Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, Rockabilly, German
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Art Show and Market, Wine Tasting, Ethnic Pet Para
The New Braunfels Wein & Saengerfest will feature a music festival, street dance, wine tasting, art show and market, grape stomp, cooking demonstrations, Go Texan member participants, food and beverage booths, ethnic pet parade, and wine informational seminar, beer tasting, and children's activities.

Starlight Music Series
May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13
Wolf Pen Creek Ampitheater;
College Station Parks and Recreation
Sheila Walker
1000 Krenek Tap; College Station, TX 77804
(979) 764-3408; (979) 764-3486
Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Concert season
The Starlight Music Series is a free concert series sponsored by College Station Utilities and held at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Past artists have included Jerry Jeff Walker, Bruce Robison, Bo Diddley, The Bellamy Brothers, Trout Fishing in America, Vince Vance and the Valiants, and Ian Moore and Hadden Sayers, Leon Russell, Gary P. Nunn, Marshall Tucker Band, Radney Foster, Earl Thomas Conley, and Big Otis. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs, coolers, and picnic baskets. Starlight Music Series takes place spring and summer of each year at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. 2008 dates are April 5, 12, May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14

Texas Dragon Boat Festival
May 2
Buffalo Bayou at Allen’s Landing; 1113 Vine Street, Houston, TX 77002
Texas Dragon Boat Association
Marla Massey
2120 Capitol Street, No. 3233; Houston, TX 77003
(832) 771-7661; (281) 808-6855
The Houston Dragon Boat Festival is co-sponsored by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, spectators and participants of this free public event celebrate Asian culture as they enjoy the diverse food, music and entertainment provided by the Texas Dragon Boat Association. The Dragon Boat Festival features corporate, community, youth and cancer survivor teams competing for the revered "Dragon Cup." Each team is formed of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersman, who bring new meaning to “the fast and the furious” as they race down a 250-meter stretch of water.

Wharton County Youth Fair and Exposition
May 3-9
Wharton County Fair Youth and Exposition; FM 960 and FM 961
Wharton County Youth Fair and Exposition
Cindy Blaha
P.O. Box 167; Glen Flora, TX 77443-0167
(979) 677-3350; Fax (979) 677-3371
Music: Country, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Wharton County Youth Fair and Exposition events include a rodeo, dances, livestock show, carnival, arts and crafts, and a barbecue cookoff.

Country Fest, Rock Fest, Groove Fest and Bluegrass Fest 2
May 4-8
Tom T. Hall Production Studio; South Plains College
South Plains College
Cary Banks
1401 South College Avenue; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-9611 ext. 2280; (806) 894-9611; Fax (806) 894-5274
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
Country Fest is held on Monday evening at 6 p.m., Rock Fest is held on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., Groove Fest is held on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., Thursday night is Thursday Night Live at 7:30 p.m., and the Bluegrass Fest is held on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Tejano Conjunto Festival
May 5-9
Guadalupe Theatre, Rosedale Park; 340 Dartmouth at North General McMullen
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Belindia Memcha
1300 Guadalupe Street; San Antonio, TX 78207-5519
(210) 271-3151; Fax (210) 271-3480
Music: Conjunto
Activities: Music festival, Poster contest
The Tejano Conjunto Festival, sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, pays tribute to the unique hybrid sound that blends Mexican mariachi music, Latin American cumbias and rancheras, polkas, waltzes, scottishes, country, blues and jazz. The button accordion reigns supreme in the conjunto ensemble. If you ain't got that squeezebox, you ain't got conjunto music. More than twenty-five acts are scheduled to appear. Thursday night is the special tribute to the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame members. Performers include Los Hermanos De León, Los Badd Boyz del Valle, Sunny Sauceda, Joel Guzmán & Sarah Fox, and a Special Tribute to Esteban Jordán on Thursday. Friday perfomrers include Bene Medina y el Conjunto Águila, Los Monarcas de Pete y Mario Díaz, Ricky Naranjo y Los Gamblers, Cuatro Rosas and Los Dos Gilbertos. Performers Saturday are Conjunto Heritage Taller/Conjunto Palo Alto, Chano Cadena y su Conjunto, Ricardo Guzmán y Los Tres Aces, Conjunto Borrego de Jesse Borrego Sr. y Jr., Johnny "El Brujo" Cruz and the Texas Chain Gang, Los Cuatro Vientos de Jimmy Bejarano, Eva Ybarra y su Conjunto, Oscar Hernández and the Tuff Band, Rubén Vela y su Conjunto and Mingo Saldívar y sus Tremendos Cuatro Espadas.

Jasper Lions Benefit PRCA Rodeo
May 6-9
Jasper Lions Rodeo Arena & Expo Center; 350 Calvert Street, Jasper, TX 75951
Jasper Noon Lions Club
Scott Burton, Jasper Lions Benefit PRCA Rodeo Chairman
P.O. Box 415; Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-2344; (409) 384-2651; Fax (409) 384-3140
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Rodeo
Since 1947, the Jasper Lions Benefit Rodeo has been the "Grand Daddy" of East Texas rodeos attracting top cowboys from across the nation and showcasing world renowned entertainers from Willie Nelson to Garth Brooks. The whole family is invited to join us for PRCA rodeo action that is second to none in our all-weather facility. The 2009 entertainment line-up features "The Muddcatts" performing a tribute to The Beatles & Elvis Presley, "Can You Duet" finalists Joey & Rory, James Otto, and Randy Houser.

Butterfield Stage Days Festival and PRCA Rodeo
May 7-9
Harwood City Park; Highway 114 bypass
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Teri Bland
P.O. Box 1104; Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2076; (940) 683-2981; Fax (940) 683-3969
Music: Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo, Singing contests
Butterfield Stage Days Festival features a variety of activities, including arts and crafts booths, games, contests, carnival rides, Bridgeport Idol Contest, bingo, PRCA Rodeo, and much more. Live musical entertainment is featured in the park from 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.on Saturday.

Mineola May Days 2
May 7 - 9
Mineola Civic Center; 1150 North Newsom
Mineola Chamber of Commerce
Pam Thurman, Wanda Dubbs
P.O. Box 68; Mineola, TX 75773-0068
(903) 569-2087; (800) 646-3652; Fax (903) 569-5510
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Rock
Beans Fest features live entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival, three-on-three basketball, children's play area, bean cookoff, and a recipe contest. The spring festival will emphasize heritage crafts, plus the usual arts and crafts, food vendors, carnival, fun things for children, and a juried art show. The event honors our railroad heritage, local industry, and rich heritage. Contest include a chili cook off, bean cooking contest, large carnival, live entertainment, children activities, local churches and clubs will be the food vendors, lots of art and crafts, train rides and train exhibits. Events being considered are 3 on 3 basketball, 10 K run, children's pageant, and general good entertainment for the whole family.

Rock The Dock
May 7,14,21,28 June 4,11,18,25 July 2,9,16,23,30 August 6,13,20,27
Kemah Boardwalk; Kemah
George Coward
1435 Heights Blvd; Houston, TX 77008
(713) 869-6100; (281) 334-9880; Fax (713) 869-9054
Music: Blues, Latin Pop, Pop, Rock
Rock the Dock – All Summer long, visitors enjoy a great mix of musical talent every Thursday evening May-August on the Boardwalk. Local and Texas bands entertain with the best of blues, country, rock and more!

Free Concert in the Park
May 8
Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
City of Cedar Park - Parks & Recreation
Tara McAlister, Recreation Program Coordinator
715 Discovery Blvd., Suite 111; Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 401-5508; Fax (512) 401-5509
Music: Country
Activities: Music Festival
People can grab their dancing shoes and dance to live music by Michael Clay. Concessions will be available, but attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic/coolers, lawn chairs and blankets as there will be plenty of space available. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m..

Taste Addison
May 8-10
Addison Circle Park; 4970 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6251; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
A tasty blend of food, music and family fun. This festival features food from nearly 50 of Addison's 135 restaurants that serve generous samplings of their menus at reduced prices. There's also non-stop musical entertainment from national, regional and local acts performing everything from country to jazz. Festivities also include carnival rides, midway games, arts and crafts, wine tasting, children's entertainment, and more. The Taste Showcase featuring the Jim White Viking Design/Viking Celebrity Chef Kitchen, Lifestyle Exhibits, Wine Seminars and more.

Art Car Ball 2
May 9
The Orange Show Foundation
Mary Headley
2402 Munger; Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-6368; (713) 926-CARS; Fax (713) 926-1506
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Jazz, Polka, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Art car event
The Orange Show Art Car Ball is part of the Art Car Weekend, an annual celebration of the drive to create. The Art Car Ball is the most fun fundraiser and the best party in Houston. Past Art Car Ball live music performers include Joe Ely, El Vez, Brave Combo, the Naughty Ones, Drop Kick Chihuahuas, ReBirth Brass Band, Carolyn Wonderland and the Imperial Monkeys, and Santiago Jimenez, Jr. Proceeds support the Art Car Weekend which features the nations largest and oldest Art Car Parade.

The Brew B Que
May 9
TBD; TBD
Roadway Productions, LLC
French Smith
12305 Twin Creek Dr; Manchaca, TX 78652
(512) 441.9015; (512) 441.9016
Music: Country, Polka, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Whoa! Beer, Bar-b-que, Live music and games! Roadway is proud to announce the first annual Brew-B-Que. Listen to live music, sample beers from Austin and Regional brewers, eat Bar-B-Que from Central Texas' great restaurants, Compete in games of skill. Watch the lumber Jack show consisting of chainsaw racing, obstacle pole racing, world champion cross-cut sawing, log rolling, spring board chopping, standing block chopping, underhand chopping and more. Catch Austin's first ever chihuahua races, or be a part of the backyard BBQ challenge by bringing out your pit and team to show off your grilling skills and be a part of our documentary film on BBQ and brewing techniques. Restaurants will compete in various competitions from best Sauce to grilling challenges involving cooking meats with beer sauces and marinades, and even a beer can chicken competition. Top local chefs will hold BBQ Seminars sharing some of there secretes and cooking tips. Brew B Que is also a beer tasting event. Major to minor brewers will be showcasing their product lines and talk about the art of brewing. The festival will offer sample trays that allow patrons to choose 6 beers in 6 oz servings for $9.00 (The super six pack sampler). Beer Games competitions include activities like washers, quarters, darts, horse shoes, coaster flipping, empty can toss, empty keg tossing, beer trivia, pint chug, beer belly competition, and more. Even home brewers will have a chance to show off to a panel of judges. If the Bar B Que and Beer is not enough for you, then listen to some great Texas music while you eat and drink. The event will feature a major stage with continues live music, and a smaller stage located in the large beer garden with October Fest Bands and polka dancers as well as burlesque shows. The event will feature an arts and crafts market so you can get an early start on your holiday shopping.

De Fa Tras Chapter Cajun Music Festival
May 9
Anhalt Hall; Highway 46, New Braunfels, TX
De Fa Tras Chapter • Cajun French Music Association
Floyd Brown
P.O. Box 461423; San Antonio, TX 78246-1423
(210) 633-0565; (210) 326-6242; Fax (210) 669-9977
Music: Cajun
Activities: Music festival, Lots of Cajun fo
The Cajun French Music Association, San Antonio Chapter will hold its tenth annual Cajun festival at Anhalt Hall in San Antonio. There will be live Cajun bands, dancing, Cajun food, beer, and soft drinks. We encourage you and your friends to come join the fun!

Gumbo Cookoff - Cajun Fesitval
May 9
Anhalt Hall; Anhalt Road at Highway 46
The Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana, San Antonio Chapter
David Davenport
1080 Madeline; New Braunfels, TX 78132-4723
(830) 609-3038; (210) 240-2456; Fax (830) 609-0740
Music: Cajun
Activities: Music festival, Gumbo Cook-Off
The Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana San Antonio Chapter will sponsor a Cajun Music and Food Festival featuring three cajun bands 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open: 10 a.m. Directions from San Antonio: Highway 281 North to Highway 46, turn left, go 4.1 miles to Anhalt Road, turn right, go straight to fork, veer left to hall. Also look forward to: Renovated 1800's-style farmer's social hall with large wooden dance floor. Plenty of room inside and out. Cajun and Non-Cajun Food, Soda, Beer, Setups--Do not bring beer or wine. Souvenirs will be available in the "Country Store."

Texas Crab Festival 2
May 9-11
Gregory Park; Highway 87
Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Ann Willis
P.O. Box 1170; Crystal Beach, TX 77650
(409) 684-5940; (800) 386-7863; Fax (409) 684-3123, (409) 684-3017
Music: Blues, Cajun, Country, R&B
Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend with 3 days of fun in the sun, delicious foods and some of the best live music in the Lone Star State. You can try out the tastiest crab dishes on the Texas coast, compete in the Crab Legs Contest, cheer on your favorite canine in the Texas Crab Festival Weiner Dog Nationals, check out the rides and games at the carnival, find the perfect Mother's Day Gift among the many treasures offered by our talented local artists and vendors, or just pull up a patch of grass, sit back in you lawn chair and enjoy great music ranging from blues, cajun, country, and zydeco. The festival is held at Gregory Park in Crystal Beach and is open Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, 10a.m. to midnight and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Contact the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at (409) 684-5940, (800) 386-7863 or e-mail us at info[at]bolivarchamber.org.

Fire on the Strings Bluegrass Festival
May 14-16
KOA Lake Conroe; Montgomery
Bay Area Bluegrass Association
Rick Kirkland
5820 Misty Meadow; League City, TX 77573
(281) 488-2244; (281) 332-5767; Fax (281) 332-5767
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Banjo, Guitar contests
Fire on the Strings Bluegrass Festival features live music on stage with lots of space for jamming, 235 RV sites for camping and activities for the children. This years event will include top national & regional bluegrass bands workshops and lots of jams. This year's talent includes Appointed, The Bluegrass Solution, Hickory Hill, Classical Grass, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.

Pickin' in the Pines
May 14-16, September 17-19
Pine Mills; Intersection of FM 49 and 312
Tri-M Music
Dick and Geri Miller
5700 FM 49; Mineola, TX 75773-4208
(903) 857-2253
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
What is Pickin' in the Pines? If you ask a musician that question, they will tell you it's "An Acoustic Jam Fest". This is the musically correct explanation. Music fans that attend year in and year out will tell you it's even more then that. It could also be called "Pickin', Campin', Vistin', Barbecuin', Story Swappin', Relaxin', Sippin', Strollin', and Listenin' in the Pines. It's a weekend event, so most folks arrive with tents or self-contained camper trailer and it's BYOB. Guitar, flute, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, and mandolin are just a few of the instruments to enjoy and sing along with. Bring your own instrument of choice or just come and be a fan. Greenhorn campers enjoy a hot water shower and restroom for the guys and gals. If you can't camp out, you're still welcome to "come and go" just for Friday and/or Saturday night concerts if that is your preference.

Rabbit Fest 2
May 14-17
City Park; FM 1113
Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce-Rabbit Fest Division
Betty Price, Vice President
204 East Robertson Avenue; Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(254) 547-7571; Fax (254) 547-5015
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Street dance
Join us in Copperas Cove for the annual Rabbit fest. The 2009 event will be held May 14th - 17th at the city park. The park will be filled with arts and crafts vendors, wild west performances, live music on Fester's stage, great food, carnival rides, rabbit show and display. A softball tournament, more entertainment by local dance groups, school choirs and gymnastic performances, and much more. So treat the entire family for a fun filled weekend!

Burnet BBQ Cook-off and Fiddlers Festival
May 15-16
Burnet Fairgrounds;
Double Eagle Entertainment
Damon Beierle
P.O. Box 441; Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 585-8215; (512) 756-4297; Fax (512) 756-4081
Music: Country
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival, BBQ Cookoof
Burnet BBQ Cook-off and Fiddlers Festival activities include an old time fiddle contest, a BBQ cookoff and live music. Saturday night's concert features Jason Boland and the Stragglers.

Grapevine Main Street Days Festival
May 15 - 17
Main Street Historic District; Grapevine
Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau
Paul Corliss
One Liberty Park Plaza; Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 410-3185; (800) 457-6338; Fax (817) 488-6865
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Street dance
Grapevine's Main Street Days Festival is always held the third weekend in May on the city's historic Main Street. The event coincides with National Historic Preservation Week, thus celebrating the heritage of Grapevine. Festivities this year include exciting non-stop entertainment from six stages, street dances, live music nightly, and jazz school band competitions. Main Street Days is one of the top street festivals in north Texas. Main Street Days showcases Grapevine's adventurous side and natural resources through various outdoor and recreational activities. Enjoy arts and crafts, exciting rides at the carnival, excursions on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, delicious festival food, beverages and Texas wines. Activities include: Scuba diving, BMX stunts, Rock climbing, Quad bungee jump, Lumberjack Show and Gunfighters.

Hardin County MusicFest
May 15,16
Hardin County Entertainment Ranch; Highway 418 in Kountze
Kountze Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Schilling
P. O. Box 878; Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 673-9803; Fax (409) 246-8668
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Cook-offs, Parade
Hurricane Ike may have slowed us down, but we are back on track. The 2nd annual Hardin County MusicFest will be held May 15-16 at the Hardin County entertainment Ranch on HWY 418 in Kountze. Get ready for toe-tapping fun next spring with great live entertainment featuring top Country, Cajun, Rock, Blues, Latin, and Christian artists. This year's attractions will also feature Helicopter Rides, Motorcycle Rally, 4X4 and Truck Show, KidzFest, BBQ, and Gmbo Cook-off, Art & Photography Contest, and tons of vendors. Don't miss it!!

Houston Black Expo 2
May 15 - 17
George R. Brown Convention Center; 1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston Black Expo
Jerome Love
P.O. Box 710474; Houston, TX 77271-0474
(832) 200-0540; Fax (832) 615-3065
Music: Christian, Jazz, R&B
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Houston Black Expo is the largest African American tradeshow in the state of Texas! Members of the African American community look forward to this exciting event each year, as it continues to present the best that the African American culture has to offer, drawing not only attendees, but major sponsors and vendors from around the country to experience our celebration and spotlighting of the richness of the African American culture! The Black Expo has grown increasingly popular as a result of the thousands of individuals who converge on the city of Houston each year to celebrate Expo weekend! In fact, the event has become so popular, attracting revenue and recognition to the city of Houston, that it has become one of the landmark events that characterize the city of Houston as an international city that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its diverse communities!

Pasadena Strawberry Festival
May 15-17
Pasadena Fairgrounds; 7902 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77507
San Jacinto Day Foundation Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Bert Muston
7603 Red Bluff Road; Pasadena, TX 77507
(281) 991-9500; Fax (281) 991-8880
Music: Blues, Children's, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Street dance, BBQ cookoff, Beauty pageant, Mud volleyball, Children's activities, Carniv
In 1974 a small group of enthusiastic Pasadena citizens gathered in a tent on a football practice field for the opening of the Pasadena Historical Museum and celebrated San Jacinto Day with the very first Strawberry Festival. Strawberries, famous for their size and sweetness, were the first big business in Pasadena, Texas. As many as twenty-eight train carloads of strawberries a day left Pasadena loading sheds going as far north as Chicago and Kansas City. These strawberries not only brought premium prices, but also earned Pasadena the coveted title "Strawberry Capitol of the South." Today, with over five hundred volunteers, the Pasadena Strawberry Festival continues to celebrate Pasadena's heritage on the 106-acre Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds complex and attracts over 50,000 visitors. You, too, are invited to come enjoy three fun-filled days of activities, attractions and entertainment the whole family will enjoy.

PianoTexas International Academy & Festival
May 15-June17
PepsiCo Recital Hall, Ed Landreth Auditorium; TCU Campus
Piano Texas International Academy
Dr. Tamás Ungár, Executive Director
TCU Box 297456; Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-7456; Fax (817) 257-0178
PianoTexas International Academy & Festival, formerly known as the TCU/Cliburn Piano Institute, was founded in 1981. It is now an international music festival, renowned for imparting musical insights and an understanding of the professional music world to talented young pianists, dedicated teachers and passionate amateurs.

West Texas Jazz Party 2
May 15 - 17
Hilton Midland Plaza; Midland, TX
West Texas Jazz Society
J. Keith Yarbrough
6417 Desoto; Odessa, TX 79762
(432) 550-0996; (432) 367-4097
Music: Jazz
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
This is the 43rd WTJS Jazz Collaboration. Over 15 world-class jazz musicians will converge in Midland, Texas for 3 nights of traditional jazz performance. This intimate party provides patrons with an opportunity to hear, meet and get to know the musicians.

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
May 15-17
Galatyn Park; 2351 Performance Drive Richardson, TX 75082
City of Richardson
Geoff Fairchild
2100 East Campbell, Suite 100; Richardson, TX 75081
(214) 824-9933; (972) 744-4583; Fax (972) 744-5827
Music: Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, World Beat
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Songwriting contests, Street dance
The Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival is an award-winning eclectic arts and music festival featuring local, regional and national acts performing on multiple outdoor/indoor stages. All 2009 acts TBA. In addition, Wildflower! is home to one of the state’s top Singer/Songwriter contests and stage. Our festival programming also features the Acoustic Café, the family-friendly Kidz Korner, the Budding Talents competition, the Taste of Texas Food Garden, a Battle of the Bands competition, the Art Guitar Auction, the Marketplace showcasing artisans and exhibitors, strolling buskers and acrobats, our third annual street dance featuring Austin's very own The Spazmatics, and the Wild Ride- a bike ride to benefit cancer research. Produced by the City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department with support from 10 other City departments, Wildflower! brings out the best in community spirit by involving over 100 neighborhood and business leaders in our various festival planning committees as well as utilizing approximately 1500 volunteers during the actual event. Performers include: Kansas, Toadies, Rick Springfield, Kool & The Gang, Hoobastank, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Edgar Winter, Night Ranger, Jackopierce, The Wailers, Tonic, Badfish - A tribute to SUBLIME, The Killdares, The Spazmatics, John Gorka, Vance Gilbert, David Wilcox, Le Freak, and Kraig Parker - the World's Foremost Tribute to Elvis.

Bluebonnet Fest
May 16
City Park; La Vernia
La Vernia Lions Club
Merrie Monaco
P.O. Box 291; La Vernia, TX 78121
(210) 710-3685
Music: Country
Activities: Street dance, carnival, vollyball, live auction, helicopter rides
The Bluebonnet Fest is one of the most anticipated events around. Mark you calendar for Saturday, May 16th. at 10:00 a.m. for the 31st Annual La Vernia Bluebonnet Fest. This event has all the attributes of a fun filled day for the whole family featuring our La Vernia Mighty Bear Band and the newly crowned Miss. La Vernia and her Court leading the Parade on over to the City Park. Once there you can frolic at the Carnival and enjoy a Choo-Choo Train ride around the walking track complete with Cotton Candy and Funnel Cake, enjoy shopping at the many vendors booths and delight in all the traditional festival foods you crave. Also at the Fest, Volleyball Tournament, a Live Auction, many Antique Car Clubs will have their cars on display, plus we will have the Helicopter rides again this year for above the city views - you won't want to miss that! The day ends with a dance under the stars to live music by the fabulous Cactus Country Band so tell all your friends to bring their dancing boots. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this day-long fun filled event.

Esperanza del Herencia
May 16
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center
Dr. Ana Maria Maynard
15228 Quiet Pond Court; Austin, TX 78728-4555
(512) 251-8122
Music: Puerto Rican
Activities: Music festival, Dance
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to Austin with a new performance event, Esperanza del Herencia, dedicated to our cultural center Youth. This live music and dance production will showcase more than 50 of our own dancers, musicians, and performing arts students, and will include special performances by our professional-level performing company, PRFDance. Children are the hope of the future. We hope that the children who participate in our programs develop a love for our culture that will last a lifetime, and will continue to celebrate and transmit this joyful heritage to future generations. Visit www.prfdance.org for more information.

Homer's Backyard Ball and BBQ Cookoff 2
May 16
Behind Splash Water Park; exit 75, I-40
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Texas Plains, Travis Homer, Founder
Lori Crofford, Media Coordinator
411 South Fillmore; Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 358-9943; (806) 358-9992
Music: Country, Cowboy, Rockabilly, TExas Count
Activities: Music festival, Calf Fry,BBQ,Chilli cooko
Homer's Backyard Ball is one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains cornerstone event. Homer's Backyard Ball is a high quality outdoor musical festival that supports the efforts of Make-A-Wish in granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Musicians who have played at the event include Bo Salling, Casey Berry, Matt Martindale, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Stoney LaRue, Macon Greyson, Rick Trevino, Charlie Shafter to name a few. Since 2000, this event has grown by leaps and bounds in attendance and enthusiasm. Held the third Saturday in May; Homer's is truly one of the most unique Texas Music Festivals around. A multi-band lineup is scheduled to include Texas Music Acts from Amarillo and across the state. Homer's IBCA Sanctioned BBQ Cook-off provides food samples for attendees. Homer wear is HBB's own clothing line, which is for sale during the event and throughout the year. We continue to provide a fun, safe and eventful day for the many fans of Homer's and Texas music. Sponsorship packets are available by contacting the Make-A-Wish office.

Texas Live Oak Festival
May 16-17
Courthouse Square, Downtown Columbus; 425 Spring Street, Columbus, Texas
Columbus Chamber
Mary Stavinoha
425 Spring Streer; Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 733-0540; (979) 732-6996; Fax (979) 732-5881
Music: Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Polka, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Arts and Crafts
The 55rd Annual Live Oak Festival celebrates the heritage of central Texas at Columbus. Our 2009 event features a juried art show, a parade, an antique car display, historical museums, dinner theater, children's games and rides, vendors, concessions and live local and nationally acclaimed musicians. Artisans from throughout the state are featured in the arts and crafts show. In short, it is a celebration of the arts.

Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival
May 16
Historic Downtown Courthouse Square, San Marcos Plaza Park by the River; 111 East San Antonio Street (Day), CM Allen & Hopkins (Evening)
San Marcos Main Street Program
Kelly Franks, Main Street Manager, City of San Marcos
630 East Hopkins; San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-8430; (512) 393-8430; Fax (512) 353-4084
Music: Western Swing
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
The Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival in San Marcos offers Western Swing music and celebrates Texas on the Courthouse Square during the day. Other events planned include a Texas Marketplace, a trail ride, Texas Heritage area, Farmer's Market, and more. Saturday night is the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Show in the park by the river with inductions into the Hall of Fame. Free parking and shuttle from Strahan Coliseum on Aquarena Springs Drive (exit 206). Call (512) 393-8430 for times and schedules.

Anthropos Arts Annual Student/Teacher Concert
May 17
Stubb's Barbeque; 801 Red River
Anthropos Arts
Dylan Jones
P.O. Box 685000; Austin, TX 78768-5000
(512) 468-4369
Music: Jazz, Latin Pop, R&B, Regional Mexican, World Beat
Anthropos Arts is a local non-profit music education organization which brings Austin professional musicians into public schools, providing a series of free lessons and workshops to economically disadvantaged students. Local Austin I.S.D. students from the Anthropos Arts music education program will perform live on stage with members of Atash, Boombox, La Tribu, Vengo, The Grooveline Horns, Critters Buggin, Alex Coke Group, Austin Symphony and Lyric Opera, and many other local talents. All proceeds from the show go towards the continuation and expansion of this process.

Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra "Season Finale"
May 17
Meyerson Symphony Center; 2301 Flora Street
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
Chuck Moore
3630 Harry Hines Blvd; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 528-7747
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
The performance includes Wagner's Flying Dutchman Overture, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Respighi's Roman Festival.

Annual Songwriter's Showcase 2
May 18
Courtyard of the Tarpon Inn; 200 East Cotter
Art Center for the Islands
Mary Rose, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1175; Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-7334; (361) 749-5555
Music: Cajun, Children's, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Music festival, ,Songwriting, Art Fest 16th & 17th of May
26th Annual Songwriter’s Showcase will be held on Monday May 18th at 7 pm Bring a lawn chair / blanket / cooler & listen to some wonderful Original music under the stars. Songwriter's Showcase $5Gate fee Benefits-Art Center for the Islands-a 501 (C) (3) Non-Profit Corp. Last year’s Musicians were: Mike Williams, Freddie McClain, Larry Joe Taylor, Preecher & Jacob Williams, Guy LeRoux, Mark Wilks, Hamp Brockman, Janet O’Connor, Brad Brown, Fred Jarmon, Ruben Limas, Dana Pope & Nathan Dunton, Josh Morrow, Ian Henkel, Jim & Judy Cole, Terry Davidson, Leah Matthews, Mary Teller & Jillian Bartlett - also known as-The Spring Heel Jacks Jass Band! This Event is held in the Courtyard of the Historic and fully renovated Tarpon Inn, 200 E. Cotter, Port Aransas, Texas. Addmission benefits Art Center for the Islands a 501C3 Non-profit organization.

Kerrville Folk Festival
May 21-June 7
Quiet Valley Ranch; 3876 Medina Hwy Kerrville, TX 78028
Kerrville Festivals, Inc.
Dalis Allen
P.O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600; (800) 435-8429; Fax (830) 257-8680
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Reggae, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Songwriting contests, 80 Crafts Booths, Music Business Seminars, Teachers Professional Development Program
The Kerrville Folk Festival is perhaps the best known of all Texas music festivals. Stretching over 18 days, the festival features more than 120 accomplished international, national and regional songwriters. The festival includes: eleven evening concerts, seven Sundown concerts, three New Folk concerts, six Children's concerts, Blues Project, special concerts at Threadgill Theater, campfire singing, food, camping plus songwriting, and a Music in Schools Program for teachers. Previous artists include: Peter, Paul & Mary, Tish Hinojosa, Jimmy LaFave, Sara Hickman, Jonathan Edwards, Patty Larkin, Peter Rowan, Goose Creek Symphony, The Waybacks, David Wilcox, The Waifs (from Australia), Trout Fishing in America, Judy Collins, Sean Colvin and Janis Ian. Kerrville Festivals is now a part of the Texas Folkmusic Foundation, A 501c(3) Organization.

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
May 22, 23
Marktplatz, downtown Fredericksburg; 100 West Main Street, Fredericksburg Texas
Creative Marketing
Deborah Farquhar-Garner
703 North Llano; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-8515; (866) 839-3378; Fax (830) 997-9628
Music: Cajun
Activities: Music festival
Marktplatz, Fredericksburg - Join us for great Cajun food, music and fun. Crawfish dinners, red potatoes, corn, Jambalaya & fried fish plates. Kids area, shopping area. For more information, check out our website - www.tex-fest.com or call 1-866-TEX-FEST (839-3378).

Memorial Day Weekend; 160th Birthday
May 22-25
Luckenbach; 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Fredericksburg
Luckenbach
Abbey
412 Luckenbach Town Loop; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3224 Ext. 29; (888) 311-8990; Fax (830) 997-1024
Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music festival
The Memorial Day Weekend and 150th Birthday Celebration has been going on for 9 years now, and will continue until we get it right. Saturday May 27th will feature a variety of entertainers and Sunday with be a jam with the Luckenbach All-stars, musicians that have played with Jerry Jeff Walker and Willie Nelson with many special and surprise guests.

National Polka Festival 2
May 22 - 24
Downtown Ennis;
Ennis Chamber of Commerce
Gina, Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 1177; Ennis, TX 75120
(888) 366-4748; (972) 878-2625; Fax (972) 875-1473
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Street dance, arts and crafts, dancing at the 3 fraternal halls
The National Polka Festival is the oldest festival of its type in Texas. Texas' finest polka bands, as well as popular out-of-state polka bands, play the polkas and waltzes that everyone loves. Events include a parade, live music, arts and crafts, costumes, and street dancing. Delicious klobase and kolaches are available. The festival is held in four air-conditioned halls. Join the fun starting with a 5-K Race and a 1-Mile Polka Fun-Run at 8 a.m. followed by a gala parade at 10 a.m. featuring 13 live bands and arts and crafts. Shuttle buses will run to carry enthusiastic visitors both to-and-from the various entertainment sites.

Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
May 22-24
Salmon Lake Park; 357 Salmon Lake Road
Fannie Salmon
P.O. Box 483; Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2594; Fax (936) 687-2594
Music: Bluegrass, Christian
Activities: Music festival
The 12th annual Salmon Lake Park Gospel Music Festival begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and ends at 5 p.m. Outdoor festival under big beautiful shade trees. Performers include Village Singers, the Marksmen, Williams Family, White House Harmony, Shallow Creek, Gold Wing Express, Sonja Barber and Wise County. Live gospel bluegrass music outdoors, beautiful stage, beautiful trees.

South Texas Rock Fest 2
May 22-24
Javelina Harley Davidson; 29078 IH-10 West, Boerne, TX 78006
Nikita Productions
Luis Gomez / Felicia Weizar
P.O. Box 692265; San Antonio, TX 78269
(210) 698-2856; (830) 755-5202; Fax (210) 698-2829
Music: Rock
Activities: Music festival
The South Texas Rock Fest will take place May 22-24 at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds. Bands confirmed so far: Queensrÿche, Helix, Seven Mary Three, Days Of The New, Sponge, and more bands TBA!

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
May 22 - June 7
Bass Performance Hall; Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, 330 East Fourth Street in Fort Worth, TX
Van Cliburn Foundation
Richard Rodzinski
2525 Ridgmar Blvd., Suite 307; Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 738-6536; Fax (817) 738-6534
Music: Classical
Activities: Music Competition
The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will take place from May 22 - Jun 7 in Fort Worth. A five-member jury will hear 120 applicants in six cities throughout the world and choose 30 contestants for the competition. Admission is free to the screening recitals which will be held in Utrecht, St. Petersburg, Lugano, Chicago, and Fort Worth.

Pan African Cultural Festival
May 23
OUR Park; 3815 Live Oak, Houston
SHAPE Community Center
Deloyd T. Parker, Jr. and Earl O. Fisher
P.O. Box 8428; Houston, TX 77288
(713) 521-0629; Fax (713) 521-1185
Music: Blues, Cajun, Children's, Christian, Jazz, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop, Reggae, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
The Pan African Cultural Festival celebrates and showcases the cultural richness of our African Heritage and it's impact throughout the African Diaspora. With an exhibit of activities and entertainment for children and families based on family strengthening and empowerment, and provides a venue of wholesome children and family oriented activities as an example of healthy lifestyle choices for all residents and visitors. Entertainment includes a showcase of quality local, national and international entertainment available in and to the Greater Houston area, and "TV/Radio media notable" individuals as MC's. The Festival Marketplace showcases culturally relevant items/activities such as sculptures, paintings, wholistic health, computer technology, physical and mental health awareness; community interest issues, and more. The children and family area, a major area of the festival, offers activities such as arts & crafts; face painting; storytelling; dance and drumming; chess/checkers competition; karate demonstrations and more.

Toenail Trail Days
May 23, 24
HWY 277 - 15 miles south of San Angelo; City Park, Christoval
Christoval Community Chamber
Lane Thompson
P.O. Box 332; Christoval, TX 76935
(325) 277-3165; (325) 896-1423
Activities: Concert season, Music festival, raffle, duck races, parade, roping contes
Toenail Trail Days is a free music festival and craft fair in Christoval, TX sponsored by and for the Christoval Community Chamber, a nonprofit organization. The Toenail Parade kicks off the event at 10 am on Saturday morning, which includes a pet (costume) parade with prizes. The best bands in the area perform at this event with at least one Texas headliner each year including Butch Hancock, Terry Allen, Joe Ely, and Ponty Bone in the past fouryears. Bands perform for a city park full of about five thousand guests daily and seventy to eighty craft and food vendors, lots of shade trees, soft grass, and plenty of kid games as well. Voted best event of its kind in this area by guests and vendors alike. The bands that play here always want to come back. Christoval, TX, a great place to play.

Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic
May 24
American Legion Park; 102 South Avenue G
Shiner Catholic Church
Mark Hybner
306 South Avenue F; Shiner, TX 77984-8208
(361) 594-3836; Fax (361) 594-3836
Music: Country, Polka, Rock
The Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic is a day filled with music and fun for the whole family. From noon until 6 p.m., three different bands showcase old-time polka waltz music. From 7 p.m until 1 a.m. two additional bands provide country and rock music. Other activities include a country auction, games, and refreshments.

Sprang Thang 09
May 24
Lake Bernard; Brenham, TX, Highway 105 East
Mario Events
Mario de la Torres
7080 Prairie Flower Lane.; Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 294-5384; Fax (972) 294-5384
Music: Blues, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
It's time to grab your lawn chair and come sit with us for Sprang Thang 09. Join us for great BBQ, music, and fun. For more information check out our website www.mariomusic.net.

Keller Fest
May 29-31
Keller Town Center; 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, just off the intersection of Keller Parkway (FM1709) and Rufe Snow Drive - in the heart of Keller.
Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce
Susanne Johnson
P.O. Box 761; Keller, TX 76244
(817) 431-2169; Fax (817) 431-3789
Music: Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
2007 Keller Fest, hosted by the Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce, will be a true Hometown Celebration, featuring activities for all ages. Plan to spend time over the weekend with the family enjoying the festivities including: outdoor concerts, fireworks display, arts & crafts booths, business booths, carnival rides, food, family olympics, bounce Houses, petting zoo, pony rides, rockwall climbing, self defense clinics and a Battle of the Bands. Bancroft Family Concert - Charles Barr Memorial Concert
May 30
Dallas Museum of Art, Horchow Auditorium; 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Fine Arts Chamber Players
Gae Hatton, Executive Director
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-2219; Fax (214) 521-7558
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
Bancroft Family Concert - Charles Barr Memorial Concert is a free live, classical Chamber Music concert, Saturday at 3:00 pm, doors open at 2:30pm. No Admission charge to museum or concert. Fresh from their Carnegie Hall debut in July 2008, Alexandra and Robert Switala, a brother and sister string duo from Grapevine, Texas, honors the memory of Dallas native Charles Barr at the 3rd Annual Charles Barr Memorial Concert. Sponsored by Catherine and Eric Barr.

Pachanga Music Festival
May 30
Fiesta Gardens; 2101 Bergman Avenue, Austin, TX 78702
Pachanga Music Festival
709 West 34th Street; Austin, TX 78705
(214) 520-2219; Fax (214) 521-7558
Music: Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Rock
Activities: Music festival
The Pachanga Latino Music Festival, Austin's first Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food festival, announced today the lineup, location and dates for the second annual event. The one-day festival, which will be held this year at Fiesta Gardens on Saturday, May 30th, will once again close out Austin's Latino Music Month and will showcase the vibrant blend of Latino-created music and art. Artists include Norteño superstar Michael Salgado, Mexican Institute of Sound (fresh off their Coachella run), Chris Perez Band, Brownout, Ocote Soul Sounds, Davíd Garza, Los Bad Apples and more.

Rockwall Founder's Day Festival
May 30
Downtown Square; Rockwall, TX
City of Rockwall and the Old Town Shoppes on the Square
Michael Kitkoski, Media Coordinator
108 East Washington ; Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7740; Fax (972) 771-7762
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
The Marshall Tucker Band headlines a day of music and fun to celebrate Rockwall's 154th birthday. The fifth annual event offers something for the entire family: exciting bands, great food and drinks, strolling entertainers and a healthy dose of Rockwall's small-town charm. Many new attractions will guarantee a day of fun at the new and improved festival.

Texas Fiddlers' Contest and Reunion
May 30
Athens Courthouse Square; Downtown Athens
Athens Old Fiddlers Association
Mary Ensign, Secretary
3041 FM 2495; Athens, TX 75752
(903) 675-1859; (903) 675-2325; Fax (903) 675-6209
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Polka
Activities: Fiddling contests, Street dance
The Texas Fiddler's Contest and Reunion is held on the Courthouse Square in Athens as a homecoming for many people. In 1932, the Bethel community started staging a countywide fiddlers contest as a climax to a farmers' study course. Beginning early on Friday morning, pickin' and fiddlin' takes place all around the downtown square. Groups of people crowd around to listen while the players practice before the contest. Later in the evening, a professional country western band plays for the street dance. There are concessions and novelty stands along the sidewalks, and there's always a carnival set up just off the square. Please bring quilts or lawn chairs to sit on while listening to the music and renewing old acquaintances.

Richardson Community Band Summer Concert Series
May 31- Aug 16
Richardson Civic Center; 900 Civic Center Drive
Richardson Community Band
George W. Jones
P.O. Box 832964; Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 487-3174; (972) 673-8256
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
Richardson Community Band offers a summer concert series every other Sunday at 7p.m., Memorial Day through August. Each concert has a fun and different theme. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic supper and enjoy an evening of music. Conductor of the Richardson Community Band is G.W. Jones.