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Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival
September 3-6
Salmon Lake Park; 357 Salmon Lake Road
Salmon Lake Park
Fannie Salmon
P.O. Box 483; Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2594; Fax (936) 687-2594
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
The 33rd annual Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday and ends at 5 p.m. Sunday. Twelve bands perform on an outdoor stage under beautiful shade trees during a 45-minute set. Bluegrass bands consists of banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and dobro. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy 25 hours of good bluegrass music. Salmon Lake Park Bluegrass Festival is an outdoor event featuring Saltgrass, Marksmen, Tennessee Gentlemen, Louisiana Grass, Bill Grant, Midnight Flight, Gary Waldrep, Faris Family, Martin Family, Hickory Hill, Digger Davis, Tradition and others. Outdoor bluegrass festival.

Central Texas State Fair
September 4-6
Bell County Expo Center; 301 West Loop 121
Bell County Expo Center
Keith Smith
P.O. Box 206; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5353; Fax (254) 933-5354
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The 21st Central Texas State Fair includes livestock shows, commercial exhibits, educational exhibits, and live entertainment. Activities include a carnival, petting zoo, PBR bull riding and food booths.

World Championship Barbeque Goat Cookoff
September 4-5
Richards Park; Brady
Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commercer
Skye Osborne
101 East First Street; Brady, TX 76825
(325) 597-3491
Music: Country,
Activities: Street dance
Head to the TRUE heart of Texas this Labor Day weekend and get your fill of barbequed cabrito! Beautiful Richards Park in Brady, Texas is home to the 36th Annual World Championship Barbeque Goat Cook-Off which gets underway Friday, September 4th at 5:30pm with a washer pitching tournament followed by the Welcome Party and Dance. After the Goat Gallop 5K Fun Run, gates open at the park Saturday morning at 9am. Features of the day include an arts and crafts fair, a washer and horseshoe pitching tournament, the Colgate Country Music Showdown, and a BBQ goat meal. After the sun has set and the pits are cooled, get ready for some serious boot-scootin'! Live entertainment Saturday night includes a Songwriter Circle hosted by Kent Finlay and special guests, followed by performances by Brian Milson and the Short Road Band, Seth James and Wade Bowen (BYOB). Hope to see you soon!

Marfa Lights Festival
September 4-6
Courthouse Area; Downtown Marfa
Marfa Chamber of Commerce
Joni Marginot, Manager
P.O. Box 635; Marfa, TX 79843
(432) 729-4942; (800) 650-9696; Fax (432) 729-4956
Music: Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Street dance, Sporting events, Contests
23rd annual Marfa Lights Festival will be held on the historic courthouse square. Food and craft vendors, street dances, and live music will provide entertainment all weekend for the whole family.

The South Padre Island Jazz and Latin Music Festival
September 4-7
South Padre Island, TX; On the beach between the Sheraton and Holiday Inn Hotels
Boss Productions, Inc.
Derrick L. Woods
4950 FM 1960 West Suite A-7-73; Houston, TX 77069-3463
(888) 335-3890; Fax (281) 580-0011
Music: Jazz, Latin Pop, R&B, Reggae, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Music festival
The South Padre Island Jazz and Latin Music Festival will feature some of the top names in the jazz and Latin music industry. Join us for fun, fireworks, shopping and dining, all world class. The Jazz Festival is from 6-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is a Labor Day Jam Session Monday from 3-7 p.m. and a Mayor's Jazz Brunch Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Summertime Blues Festival
September 4-6
Memorial Park; downtown Freeport
City of Freeport
Mary Lee Stotler, Main Street Director
200 West Second Street; Freeport, TX 77541
(979) 871-0114
Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
Blues festival featuring live blues music, a triathlon, a motorcycle rally, biker games, parade, family-team cookoff, kids' area, Sunday service by CMA and more! Friday night we'll start off with a parade. Hopefully we’ll have some Art Cars in to help us start the party. We’ll keep you posted on acts as we book them, and we are talking to some great people. If the roar of a motorcycle is more your thing, we'll have a rally leaving Goe's in Angleton on Saturday (time to be announced). Once in Downtown Freeport, we'll have biker games and live music to kick things into gear. If you are too cool for school, you may want to join the fun at the Blues Brothers Look-Alike Contest. Where are you Jake and Elwood? This is a way-cool family event. The kids will have fun on the planned waterslide, the rock-climbing wall and the moonwalk. We had a great turnout of kids last year and we want to make sure folks feel good about bringing their children along -- so mind your manners while you’re having fun. By the way, you are welcome to bring a lawn chair, but no coolers, no vehicles with more than 2 wheels, and no weapons will be allowed in the area. Give our vendors -- which will include many terrific local restaurants -- a chance to serve you great Gulf Coast cuisine.

The Uncle Bill Roach Band Texas Music Festival
September 4-6
Bosque Bottoms Championship Cook-off Campgrounds on the Bosque River; West Morgan Street and FM 1473 Meridian just NE of Hwy 6
The Uncle Bill Roach Band
Christina Slagle
4603 Steepleridge Trail; Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 233-2869
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rockabilly
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Songwriting contests, Chili Cookoff
"There ain't nothin' better than getting' all your friends together." 20+ Bands- Texas Music Festival- Campout Campfire Picken', CASI Chili Cook off and a whole lotta Fun weekend…BYOB. Hey Everyone get ready for a Great time…plan to attend…put it on your calendar...Annual Texas Music Festival in Meridian. Benefiting Cancer Research…Help find a CURE! Labor Day weekend. Vote for your favorite Band to Win the Best Band Award, or your favorite Singer Songwriter Award. Tickets will sell out so Hurry...call soon..Come for the Day or Plan to Stay...get campsites & RV hook ups limited spaces, also Motels close.

Alvin's All American Festival
September 5-7
Kroger Shopping Center; 3100 Highway 35 South
City of Alvin
Sherry Wolfe
216 West Sealy; Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-4365; Fax (281) 388-4350
Music: Country, Cowboy, Tejano, Patriotic
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Alvin's All American Festival features live music and fireworks. Join us for a Friday night sock hop, a car show on Saturday and Labor Day Splashmania featuring 3 bands and fireworks.

City of Bedford Labor Day Blues & BBQ Festival
September 5-6
Grounds adjacent to Harris Methodist Hospital (HEB) at Highways 121 and 183; 1625 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford, TX 76022
City of Bedford
Wendy Hartnett
1613 Hospital Parkway; Bedford, TX
(817) 952-2128
Music: Blues
Activities: Music festival
Music lovers with an appetite for tasty blues and mouth-watering barbecue will find the 2009 City of Bedford Labor Day Blues & BBQ Festival a feast for the senses. The two-day event returns Sept. 5-6 with blues legends Buddy Guy and The Fabulous Thunderbirds and a $10,000 barbecue cook-off. The line-up includes: The Chris Watson Band, The Joe Jonas Band, The Tejas Brothers, Omar and Howlers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Holland K. Smith Band, Dave Millsap, Buddy Whittington, Chris Duarte and Buddy Guy. The stage isn't the only place that's smoking during the two-day festival. Pit masters can compete for $10,000 in prize money in Bedford's first cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Entry forms and complete details can be found on the event web site: www.bedfordbluesbbq.com. The outdoor event is 2 to 11 p.m. each day at 1613 Hospital Parkway in Bedford, at the intersection of Highway 121 and Airport Freeway. Daily general admission lawn seating is $5.00. Limited reserved seats that include general admission are available for $10 and may be purchased online beginning April 13. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted. Coolers, pets, tape recorders, and flash and video cameras are not allowed. On-site parking is $10.00. Free parking at nearby Pennington Field football stadium is a short walk from the festival site.

Hamilton County Dove Festival
September 5
Hamilton Town Square; Hamilton
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce
Steve Almquist
P.O. Box 429; Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-3216; Fax (254) 386-3563
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Cowboy
Activities: County fair, Music festival
The 37th annual Hamilton County Dove Festival will feature festivities on the square. Activities include: quilt show, parade, arts and crafts, car and motorcycle show, gospel music, pet show, pageant, and 5K run. There will be live entertainment all-day on the square along with food vendors and craft booths.

Harper Frontier Days Rodeo & Dance
September 5
Harper Community Park; Harper
Harper Community Park
Jalyn Sivells; Peggy Ernst
P.O. Box 429; Hamilton, TX 76531
(830) 739-2101; (830) 864-4912 Fax (830) 864-5015
Music: Country, Cowboy
Rodeo, Street dance, Kids fair
Grab the family and have a great day at Haper Community Park. Activities include Arts and Crafts Booths, Kids Fishing Contest, Washer Pitching, Parade, BBQ, and Wild Steer Saddling. The Saturday Night Dance features the Jason Allen Band from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Village Bluegrass Festival
September 5 - 6
Traders Village; 7979 North Eldridge Road
Traders Village
Michael Baxter
7979 North Eldridge Road; Houston, TX 77041
(281) 890-5500
Music: Bluegrass, Christian
Activities: Music festival
Traders Village - Houston hosts the Village Bluegrass Festival. Each year the Bluegrass Festival features national award winning groups in addition to several local and regional Texas groups. Traders Village - Houston is the largest flea marketplace and festival complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with more than 800 dealers each weekend. We are located at 7979 North Eldridge Parkway off of Highway 290 in northwest Houston, just minutes from downtown.

Sacred Heart Church Picnic
September 6
Knights of Columbus Hall; 321 U.S. Highway 77 South; Hallettsville, TX 77964
Sacred Heart Church
Rev. John C. Peters, Pastor
P.O. Box Drawer H; Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-5888
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: open pavillion dance, auction, and dinner
At the Sacred Heart Church Picnic it's "polka time" on the Main Pavilion with Kovanda’s Authentic Czech Music from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the free dance from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Polka Pavilion/Biergarten featuring old time country music, polkas and waltzes being performed by The Red Ravens & Dujka Brothers from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of music, delicious food, kiddie rides, game booths, country store, cake walk & more! Adults $7.00; Children $4.00.

Shiner Catholic Church Fall Picnic
September 6
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 Fall 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.

Kimble Kounty Kow Kick
September 7
City Park;
Kimble County Chamber of Commerce
Helen
402 Main Street; Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3190; Fax (325) 446-2871
Music: Country
Activities: Fiddling contests
The Kimble Kounty Kow Kick features arts, crafts, food booths, fiddlers contest, and rides at City Park along the south Llano River. The United Fiddler's Association competes for $600 in prizes plus trophies.

Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair and Expo
September 8-12
Gregg County Fairgrounds; 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview
Longview Jaycees
Billy Clay
P.O. Box 1124; Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-4478; Fax (903) 753-5452
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Classical, Country, Jazz
Activities: County fair
The Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair and Expo features a wide variety of entertainment including an array of exhibits, a carnival, magic shows, local musical acts and the Miss Gregg County Pageant. Acts include: Cooke County Line Band, Mr. Jones Band, Coyote Moon Band, Lauren Anderson Band, and the Del Rio Band. Events include: Eugene Wilkes Magic Show, Show-Me-Safari Petting Zoo, Show-Me-Swine Racers, D.A.R.E. Program, FFA Livestock Show, balloon artist by Happy Magic-Doug Sapp, the crowning of Miss Gregg County, and Miss Ashley Alm from Spring Hill High School. We have plenty of good food and exhibitors inside and outside. The Gregg County Fair & Expo is a place for clean family entertainment.

The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration
September 10-13
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds; 1501 Mac Davis Lane
The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, Inc.
Monica Hightower, Manager
P.O. Box 6638; Lubbock, TX 79493
(806) 798-7825; (806) 798-5929; Fax (806) 798-1290
Music: Cowboy, Western Swing, Poetry
Activities: Awards show, Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Rodeo, Trade show/convention
The National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration hosts 150-200 performers and participants (poets, musicians, storytellers, panelists, cooks and special presenter) for the 20th Annual event on September 10-13, 2009 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Its' purpose remains to celebrate, preserve and pass along our western heritage and cowboy culture for those who know and love it, and for those who have never known it before to learn from and enjoy it as well. To carry out these goals, the event schedule includes musical entertainers, poetry and storytelling, western writers/authors panels, film and movie seminars, horse handling demonstrations, a parade, a full blown Native American Indian Pow Wow, chuck wagon cook-off, and exhibits of western artworks and merchandise. Our event features more than 80 cowboy and cowgirl poets, 70 or more musical acts, 30 or more storytellers, more than 200 exhibit spaces filled with the best in western art and goods, more than 30 chuck wagons and other special presenters. This event also includes the American Cowboy Cultural Awards Show and the National Championship Chuck Wagon Cook-Off.

Septemberfest
September 11- 13
Museum of the Southwest; 1705 West Missouri Avenue
Museum of the Southwest
Cathy Burgess
1705 West Missouri; Midland, TX 79701
(432) 683-2882; Fax (432) 684-9151
Music: Children's, Christian, Country, Rock
Activities: for children
Septemberfest is a two-day event with a preview party on Friday night. Held the second weekend of September, the event features artists, entertainers, and a children's area with games and prizes. Always popular, the entertainment area features local dancers, tumblers, individual musicians, bands, and choirs.

Mike Blakely's TexAmericana Fandango ~ 2
September 11 - 13
Luckenbach;
TexAmericana Fandango
Mike Blakely
P.O. Box 1818; Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-5817; Fax (830) 693-5817
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Music festival
Mike Blakely's TexAmericana Fandago features book signing by Texas authors and wine tasting Saturday afternoon. Music begins Friday evening. Saturday features music starting at 1:00 PM and lasting well into the night by genuine Texas artists.

Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive and Chuckwagon Cook-off ~ 2
September 11-12
San Gabriel Park; Georgetown
The Williamson Museum
Mickie Ross
716 South Austin Avenue; Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1670; Fax (512) 943-1672
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Rodeo, Cowboy poetry, Rodeo, chuckwagon cook-off
Celebrate Georgetown's location on the historic Chisholm Trail as well as Williamson County's rich cattle driving and raising heritage at this one of a kind event on September 11 and 12, 2009. Enjoy entertainment for visitors of all ages including live cowboy music, an authentic chuck wagon cook-off, food, western demonstrators, historical re-enactors and exhibits, longhorn cattle drive, and ranch rodeo.

Festival on the Square - A Texas Music Celebration on the Brick Streets of Downtown Tyler, TX
September 12
Downtown Square; Tyler
Tyler Main Street
Laura P. Westgate Assistant to the Director
110 West Erwin; Tyler, TX 75701
((903) 593-6905; Fax (903) 597-06998
Music: Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
Festival on the Square offers food, fun, and the best in Texas Music! Featuring: Kevin Fowler, Whiskey Myers, Derek Sholl and Brison Bursey. Gates open at 4 p.m. Concert 5-midnight. Proceeds of Festival on the Square benefit Tyler Main Street, a City of Tyler department dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Tyler, Texas.

Hopkins County Gospel SongFest
September 12
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center; 1200 Houston Street, Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County Fall Festival
Ina D. Gore
6653 Highway 154 South; Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 885-4262; (903) 439-4597; Fax (903) 885-4262
Music: Christian
Activities: County fair, Music festival
The event is open to anyone ( singer or musician) who performs Christian country, Gospel or Southern Gospel music. The event usually has 20 or more acts consisting of individuals and groups,using both life band and/or sound tracks. Must be registered 3 days prior to the event be be on the program. Buddy & Ina Gore / Psalm 100 and the Joyful Noise Band are host group for the annual event. Note: This is not a talent contest. Participants are not paid.

Kolache Festival
September 12
Downtown on the Square; Caldwell
Burleson County Chamber of Commerce
Brenda VanDeWalle
301 North Main Street; Caldwell, TX 77836-1582
(979) 567-0000; Fax (979) 567-0818
Music: Polka
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance
The Kolache Festival is a day-long family event featuring arts-and-crafts booths, State of Texas kolache championship competition, and live entertainment on two stages with the best Czech musicians in Texas. Landscape artist Dalhart Windberg will be featured. Festival events include a Fine Arts show, ethnic foods, quilt shows, antique machinery, and a street rod and classic car show. There will also be museums, historical houses, state dignitaries, and collectible characters.

Sanger Heritage Celebration
September 12
Downtown Sanger; Town Square
Sanger Chamber of Commerce
Jeanelle Reese
P.O. Box 537; Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7702; (940) 458-7702; Fax (940) 458-7823
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Street dance
The Sanger Heritage Celebration will have a street dance, live entertainment, barbecue cookoff, and arts and crafts booths.

Teens4Autism
September 12
Austin Muisic Hall; 208 Nueces
Thoughtful House Center for Children
Tina Napolitano
3001 Bee Caves Road, Suite 120; Austin, TX 78746
(512) 466-6120; (512) 732-8400
Music: Folk/Acoustic, R&B, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Teens4Autism teen band concert at the Austin Music Hall features live music from 8 amazing Austin Teen bands, a special guest 12 year old Sam Debold who has autism and plays incredible keyboards. DJ, Fajita Buffet, Silent Auction and cash bar. All proceeds are going to Thoughful House center for children with autism in Austin. Performers include AfterMath, Edison Chair, Georgia and the Boys, Carson Brock Band, Lake Travis Fiddlers, Live Transmission, Gabriella and Jordan, and Loose Wheels.

Austin Classic Guitar Society International Concert Series and Convention
September 12, October 10, December 5, February 6, 20, March 6, April 17
Northwest Hills United Methodist Church; 7050 Village Center Drive
Austin Classical Guitar Society
Matthew Hinsley
P.O. Box 4072; Austin, TX 78765-4072
(512) 300-2247
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
Austin Classic Guitar Society is happy to host another outstanding lineup for our International Concert Series in our 20th Anniversary Season. This season's performers includes: Sold Out! Denis Azabagic - Sept. 12 (benefit concert), Kazuhito Yamashita - Oct. 10, Gabriel Bianco - Dec. 5, Ana Vidovic - Feb. 6, Guitars Under the Stars - Feb 20, Duo Melis - March 6 and Lorenzo Micheli - April 17.

The Hopkins County Fall Festival
September 12-19
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center; 1200 Houston Street
Fall Festival, Inc.
Ina D. Gore
P.O. Box 177; Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
(903) 885-4262; (903) 885-4262; Fax (903) 885-4262
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
The Hopkins County Fall Festival features traditional Hopkins county fall festival stew cook-off, games, gospel music, contests, domino tournament, a carnival, street dance, arts and crafts, antique tractor pull, and a Starnite concert.

Texas Metal Arts Festival
September 12-13
Gruene Historic District; New Braunfels
Gruene Historic District
Zeke and Marty
1601 Hunter Road; New Braunfels, TX 78130
(903) 852-3311
Music: Christian, Country
Activities: Music festival
From red-hot steel to polished gold, you will find a full range of imagination and craftsmanship in the artwork at the 6th Annual Texas Metal Aarts - A Festival At Gruene. Artistic metal work including fine jewelry, decorative art pieces, sculpture, fun and funky garden pieces and functional objects will be presented at this art show and sale. More than 30 select Texas artists, including blacksmiths, bronze sculptors, tinsmiths, silversmiths, steel sculptors and goldsmiths will present their creations for your shopping pleasure. While you're in Gruene, visit Gruene Hall, Texas' Oldest Dancehall for live tunes and refreshments! Saturday, September at 12th 1:00 - 5:00 pm Cary Swinney and 9:00 pm The Gourds (No Show Ponies open). Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Bret Graham and 5:00 - 9:00 pm Dave Gonzalez & The Stone River Boys. Ongoing demonstrations will reveal the wide range of intricate skills, techniques, and tricks used by metalworkers to transform raw metal into fine art, jewelry, furniture, folk art and functional everyday objects. These demonstrations will include metal working processes that have been handed down through the ages, as well as materials and methods from the space age. Items vary from sophisticated to practical to radical and everything in between! Visitors will be able to watch the jewelers cut, form and assemble metal into wearable art, a blacksmith making functional objects with a hot forge, hammer and anvil, and sculptors cutting steel and assembling large works of art for the home or garden.

Waterfest at Willow Grove
September 12-13
Willow Grove Park; Lake Lewisville
City of Lake Dallas
Shannon Fields
P.O. Box 368; Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-2226 ext. 132
Music: Big Band, Blues, Country, Dance
Activities: Picnic, Water Sports
Waterfest at Willow Grove is all about water sports, free kid's activities, live music, exciting exhibitors and great food & drinks! This event, on the shores of Lake Lewisville at Willow Grove Park in Lake Dallas, is making its big splash on September 12th and 13th! The national boat and jet ski racing competition, SuperCourse Nationals, will take place all weekend. Free kid's activities such as fun inflatables, fishing, scuba diving and pony rides will be going on all day Saturday. Country and variety bands will be performing on Saturday.

Austin Game Developers Conference
September 14-18
Austin Convention Center; 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin 78701
Austin Game Initiative
Izora de Lillard
P.O. Box 200489; Austin, TX 78720-0489
(512) 633-5341; Fax (512) 692-2532
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Austin Game Conference (AGC), a two-day event held annually in September, is designed to inform and educate game industry professionals on online multiplayer and next generation game development. Focus includes, computer, console and mobile devices. The event is marketed internationally and provides a venue where developers, technologists and business professionals can network with colleagues, learn from industry leaders and stay informed about the latest tools, technologies and techniques.

Sounds of Lewisville Fall Concert Series
September 15, 22, 29
Old Town Lewisville; Main & Church Streets
City of Lewisville
Melinda Stephens
606 West Main Street; Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3712; Fax (972) 219-3719
Music: Bluegrass, Folk/Acoustic, Polka
Activities: Music festival, Concert Season
The Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series continues with the Fall Series which is held in Old Town Lewisville in Wayne Fergerson Plaza. Enjoy some of the area's best bands under the stars of Lewisville. Weekly concerts include a variety of bands from funk to rock to polka music. Attendance averages more than 500 guests at each free concert.

Washington County Fair
September 16 - 19
Washington County Fairgrounds; 1305 East Horton
Washington County Fair
Debbie Schroeder. Secretary
1305 Blue Bell Road, Suite 115; Brenham, TX 77833-2436
(979) 836-4112; Fax (979) 830-8074
Music: Country, Regional Mexican, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Washington County Fair consists of livestock, home economics and commercial exhibits, country store, rodeo, junior livestock and commercial heifer sales, barbecue cookoff, horseshoe and washer pitching contests, and volleyball tournaments. Past performers include George Strait, Doug Stone, Kentucky Headhunters, Shelly West, Gary Morris, Sawyer Brown, Radney Foster, Exile, Shenandoah, Terri Clark, and others.

Addison Oktoberfest
September 17-20
Addison Circle Park; 4970 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Polka, German music
An authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest featuring more than 4 days of continuous family-oriented entertainment. German entertainers in authentic German costumes perform traditional German folk dances, schuhplattling, folk songs, ompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more. A special"Oktoberfest" Pauloner Oktoberfest Beer is served along with several types of German sausage, sauerkraut, strudel, giant pretzels and more. There's also carnival rides, midway games, children's entertainment, 5K run, and more.

GrapeFest
September 17-20
Main Street Historic District; Grapevine
Grapevine Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Lisa A. McCowan, Media Relations Manager
One Liberty Park Plaza; Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 410-3185; Fax (817) 488-6865
Music: Ambient/New Age, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Country, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Street dance
Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines at this annual event offering four full days of fun! You can walk down historic Main Street and sample the best that the Texas wine industry has to offer, take the kids to the carnival midway, enjoy sensational live music, attend one of our sophisticated food and wine affairs, cool off in the Vintners' Pavilion and more. Activities include: People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, Non-stop Entertainment on Multiple Stages, Carnival and Midway, Kid Zone, GrapeStomp, Vintners' Auction, Texas Wine Tribute Dinner and Tennis Classic.

Larry Joe Taylor's Rhymes & Vines Music Festival and Home Brew Contest ~ 2
September 17-19
Melody Mountain Ranch; Stephenville
Melody Mountain Ranch, Inc.
Sherry Taylor
4217 County Road 423; Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-8505; (254) 968-8505; Fax (254) 968-8800
Larry Joe Taylor's 4th Annual Rhymes and Vines Music Festival and Home Brew Competition scheduled at Melody Mountain Ranch, just outside of Stephenville, TX. Event incluedes 3 days of original acoustic and band music. Attendance is approximately 2000 and plenty of onsite camping is available. For additional information go to www.melodymountainranch.com or call office at 254.968.8505.

Pickin' in the Pines
September 17-19
Texas Piney Woods in Pine Mills, TX; 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.

Jazz By The Boulevard ~ 2
September 18-20
Will Rogers Memorial Center Lawn; 3401 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth
Historic Camp Bowie, Inc
Donna Van Ness
6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 20; Fort Worth, TX 76116-5526
(817) 763-5299; (817) 737-0100; Fax (817) 737-0400
Music: Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Jazz, R&B, Latin Jazz
Activities: Music festival, Arts & Crafts
Jazz By The Boulevard is a music and arts festival set in the beautiful park-like setting of the Will Rogers Memorial Center and great Kimbell lawn in Fort Worth's cultural district. The entertainment lineup boasts a variety of jazz music including straight-ahead, Brazilian-world, fusion, swing and traditional jazz with more than 25 different live performances on 2 stages. The Heritage Pavilion program within the festival seeks to educate and expose the audience to the nature and history of the art of jazz. Activities include Youth Workshops; Musical Storytelling; History of Jazz Exhibits; and Skills Clinics led by local and national performers. More than 50 artists from the Metroplex participate in the festival's celebration of the arts. Art enthusiasts can choose from a variety of original works of art including jazz-inspired creations. There is also children's musical activities, dancing and great food and drinks. Festival admission and entertainment is free.

Rally 'Round Greenville Festival
September 18-20
Lee Street; Downtown Greenville, TX
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Milton Babb
P. O. Box 1055; Greenville, TX 75403-1055
(903) 455-1510; Fax (903) 455-1736
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
A Friday night concert kicks off our Texas Music Weekend component of Rally 'Round Greenville. Last year's event featured Billy Joe Shaver; another prominent Texas music artist will headline 2009's Kickoff Concert. Saturday, the main events get underway - with music on two entertainment stages, the Cotton Patch Classic Bicycle Race and Tour, a Kids Alley, Rail Fest at the historic 1895 KATY Depot, special downtown Greenville sidewalk sales, an Art Show, Barbecue and Chili Cook-offs and more. Saturday night, Texas singer/songwriters will converge at the city's Art Deco Municipal Auditorium for another installment of the Kenneth Threadgill Concert Series. On Sunday, plan on attending a criterium bicycle race and an old-time gospel and bluegrass concert.

South Padre Island Seafood and Music Festival
September 18-19
South Padre Island Convention Center; 7355 Padre Blvd.
Roadway Productions
French Smith, Trey Edwards
12305 Twin Creek Drive; Manchaca, TX 78652
(512) 441-9015; Fax (512) 441-9016
Music: Country, Regional Mexican, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
The South Padre Island Seafood and Music Festival is a two day, music, food, and arts event located on beautiful South Padre Island, Texas. The festival will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center Outdoor Stages. Featuring Kevin Fowler, Ryan Bingham, Jason Bolland, Cory Morrow and more.

Bluegrass Heritage Festival
September 19
South Oaks Baptist Church; 5925 US Hwy 287 Arlington, TX 76017
Bluegrass Heritage Foundation
Alan W. Tompkins
6707 Stefani Drive; Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 236-0783; Fax (214) 361-2609
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
The second annual Bluegrass Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday Sept. 19, 2009 at South Oaks Baptist Church, 5925 US Hwy 287 in Arlington, Texas 76017. Appearing will be the Josh Williams Band, Star Canyon, The Herrin Family, Clear River, Salt Rock Rounders, Nickelville Road, Grass Notes, and others. The festival is indoors and air conditioned with comfortable seating and great sound. Come out and enjoy a day of great music, instructional workshops, and jamming under the old oak trees. Festival admission will include banjo, mandolin, guitar, and other instructional workshops. Children under 12 admitted free with a parent or guardian. Please see www.BluegrassHeritage.org for ticket information.

Cedar Park Bydee Art Festival
September 19
Heritage Oak Park; 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park
City of Cedar Park - Parks & Recreation
Tara McAlister
1435 Main Street; Cedar Park, TX 75613
(512) 401-5508; (512) 401-5500; Fax (512) 401-5509
Music: Steel Band
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Arts & Crafts
The Cedar Park Bydee Art Festival will be on September 19, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heritage Oak Park located at 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park, TX. The Festival is a celebration of community and diversity featuring artist booths, live steel band music, food concessions, limbo contest, big wheel races, video games, artist fair, arts & crafts fair, jugglers, inflatables, caricatures, stilt walkers, train rides, balloon twisting by Kiwi the Clown, face painting, Cedar Park K-9 Unit demonstration, art projects, and much more fun for the whole family; guaranteed to Bring You Delightfully Entertaining Experiences.

Chickfest 2008
September 19
Courthouse Lawn and Downtown;
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Teresa Hobbs
202 Jefferson Street; Pittsburg, TX 75686-1304
(903) 856-3442; (903) 856-3442; Fax (903) 856-3570
Music: Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Singing contests, Trade show/convention
Chickfest in Pittsburg, the third Saturday of September, offers visitors a variety of"chick" activities. Activities include chickadee and chickadude contest, crafts, a chicken and pie cook-off, crowing and clucking contest, live entertainment, and an evening street dance. The Main Street parade begins at 10 a.m.

Farmfest
September 19
Flynn Farm; 10 miles west of Vernon on Hwy 287
Zack Flynn
17923 Highway 287 West; Chillicothe, TX 79225
(940) 839-4447
Music: Country, Red Dirt, Texas Country
Activities: Music festival
The event originally started on the front porch and has grown into bringing in around 2000 people. This will be our sixth year of trying to bring good country music to our area. We enjoy just kicking back on the farm and listening to some good ole country music, so bring your lawn chairs and your own drinks to join us.

Jazz'SALive Festival
September 19, 20
Travis Park; 300 East Travis
San Antonio Department of Parks and The Parks Foundation
Teresa Keck, Vice President
314 East Commerce, No. 720; San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-8423; (210) 240-2563; Fax (210) 212-4376
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
Our Jazz'SAlive Festival is scheduled the third weekend of September in San Antonio."Travis Park" is free to the public with local and international artists, the very best in jazz. We have plenty of Cajun, Mexican and American food booths, a children's area, arts and crafts booth, two stages and it's free to the public. Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon until 11:00pm on Saturday and 12:00 noon until 10:30 on Sunday.

HAAM Benefit Day
September 22
Austin;
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Tim Taylor, Chairman
P.O. Box 301496; Austin, TX 78703
(512) 324-8976; (512) 322-5177
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Punk, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Benefit Day
On the fourth HAAM Benefit Day on Tuesday September 22nd, 200 businesses across Austin will have either pledged at least 5 percent of the day's (6 a.m. to midnight) proceeds or become sponsor with a cash donation. And Austin bands of all genres - many of them HAAM members - will perform at selected locations throughout the day. For information: www.myhaam.org, www.myspace.com/myhaam. Businesses interested in participating in HAAM Benefit Day 2009 should contact Carolyn Schwarz at 512-324-8976 or cschwarz [at] healthallianceforaustinmusicians.org

Comal County Fair
September 23-27
Comal County Fairgrounds; 701 Common
Comal County Fair Association
Nancy Watts
P.O. Box 310223; New Braunfels, TX 78131-1059
(830) 625-1505; (830) 609-2860; Fax (830) 625-8411
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Comal County Fair is celebrating its 116th anniversary with events such as a parade, bands, a PRCA rodeo, and PBR bull riding. Area bands for entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Other events include a best-dressed western contest for children, a baby barnyard, livestock show, a carnival, antique tractor pull, kids rodeo clown contest, kids tractor pull, and BBQ cook off contest, mutton bustin, and washer pitching tournament.

Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference
September 23-27
Radisson Austin North; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX
Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Dalis Allen
P. O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600
Music: Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention
The 2009 Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) is September 23-27, 2009 at the Radisson Austin North in Austin TX. The early bird event on Wednesday September 23 will hopefully be at Threadgill's North or back at the Cactus Cafe so that all of the registered artists will have this additional opportunity to perform. The Official Showcase submission deadline is August 31. Send a cd with the 3 songs you want listened to marked, or a burned cd with those songs on it, one page bio, photo, the application form from the webpage and a check or credit card number for $25 to SWRFA Showcase, PO Box 291466, Kerrville, TX 78029. You can also submit on Sonicbids at www.sonicbids.com/swrfa (there is a button for it on the webpage.) Thursday night will be an open mic by the pool hosted by Butch Morgan from 6:30 - 10PM. All registered performing artists will have an opportunity to be heard. All the feedback from last year indicated everyone was all about that time together and didn't want to divide up into rooms until Friday night. Should be much fun, was last year! Sunday morning Song Assignments was a huge hit and we will be doing it again in the Elm room during brunch. So much talent at this event! If you have any questions just email alliance [at] kerrville-music.com.

East Texas State Fair
September 24 - October 4
East Texas State Fairgrounds; West Houston Street and Fair Park Drive
East Texas State Fair Association
East Texas State Fair Association
2112 West Front Street; Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 597-2501; Fax (903) 597-0692
Music: Christian, Country, Latin Pop, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo, Singing contests, Trade show/convention, academic rodeo, Livestock show, talent sear
For 93 years, the East Texas State Fair has provided East Texas a world of fun and excitement. Fun, food, music, entertainment, shopping, and livestock - it's all here! We welcome everyone to our family oriented extravaganza. Anticipated muscial acts will include country, rock and tejano. In the near future, our twenty acre facility will change to a 250 acre year-round entertainment park. Watch and listen for details as we develop a multi-million dollar exposition center offering the finest equestrian facilities along with an amphitheater hosting every event imaginable! The East Texas State Fair has an indisputable record of supporting youth and education. Since 1993, the Fair has underwritten nearly $300,000 in college scholarships to area graduating seniors. Come enjoy the East Texas State Fair in Tyler!

Pawlessfest
September 24-26
The Cedars Ranch; 2621 FM 1201
Pawlessfest
Vince Pawless
118 Pawless Lane; Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-1375
Music: Country
Activities: Concert season, Open mike night
Pawlessfest is an outdoor Texas country / folk music festival that was created to benefit VISTO OF COOKE COUNTY'S BACKPACK BUDDIES PROGRAM. It is a program that gives students and their siblings living at or below Federal Poverty Guidelines a backpack loaded with nutritious food and snack items for their consumption for a weekend. It kicks off on Thursday the 24th as an open mic, Friday the 25th local artists, and Saturday are our headliners. Limited budget for artists, but open to bands wanting to perform for the benefit. Out of state artists are welcome. Please bring a donation for the Backpack Buddies program.

Bayfest
September 25 - 27
North Shoreline Blvd.; I-37 and North Shoreline
Bayfest Arts Festival, Inc.
Pat Eldridge, Marketing / Sponsorship
P.O. Box 1858; Corpus Christi, TX 78403-1858
(361) 887-0868; Fax (361) 887-9773
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, R&B, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Senior Day
Bayfest is a weekend on the waterfront which began as a Bicentennial celebration but has mushroomed into an event with regional popularity. Activities include fireworks, arts and crafts, and more than 40 food booths, three stages of continuous live music entertainment, carnival, games, cultural and educational area, a children's area, special events, and Regatta.

East Texas Angel Network Benefit Weekend
September 25 - 26
ETAN Concert;
East Angel Network
Mary Michael
(615) 777-6995 ext. 23; (903) 297-9000
Whether you are a first timer or fanatic, once you witness Neal McCoy's wide-ranging vocal abilities combined with his magnetic stage presence, you will then appreciate the magic that has incessantly kept this talented Texan's career evolving over the past 20 years. The Singing Star Contest is open to amateurs, so if you think you have what it takes to share a stage with a Neal McCoy; then this might be your chance to start a career of your own! The 15th Annual East Texas Angel Network Benefit weekend is scheduled for September 25th and 26th. The Singing Star Contest will take place on September 26th. Applications, along with video must be submitted no later than July 15. Auditions will be by DVD or Video tape only. No Cassettes or CD's will be accepted. Persons under contract with a professional management agency or record company or who derive a significant portion of their income from public recording or performance are not eligible to participate. Applications are available by calling (903) 297-9000 or by going to www.easttexasangelnetwork.com and downloading the application. For more information on the 15th Annual East Texas Angel Network Benefit Weekend, please visit http://www.easttexasangelnetwork.com/ or contact Patsy at The Neal McCoy Fan Club Office (903) 297-9000.

Fort Bend County Fair
September 25-Oct. 3
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds; 4310 Highway 36 South
Fort Bend County Fair Association
Susan Sillavan
P.O. Box 428; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(281) 342-6171; Fax (281) 342-0808
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Fort Bend County Fair features live music in four places each day, rodeos, livestock, carnival, food, queens contest, barbecue, petting zoo, and arts and crafts.

Greek Festival of Dallas
September 25-27
Greek Orthodox Church; 13555 Hillcrest Road
Greek Orthodox Church"The Holy Trinity"
George Nafts
13555 Hillcrest Road; Dallas, TX 75240-5412
(972) 991-1166; (972) 233-4880; Fax (972) 661-1717
Music: Greek
Activities: Food Festival
The Greek Festival includes singers, dancers, authentic Greek food, and live music. All proceeds go to the church and its charities.

Mansfield Pecan Festival
September 25-26
Katherine Rose Park; 303 North Walnut Creek Drive
Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Sarah Zink
114 North Main Street; Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 473-0507; (817) 453-0872
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests
Mansfield Pecan Festival featuring Hometown Idol singing competition and Battle of the Bands. Live music on the main stage all day with local talent on community stage. Arts/crafts vendors, food vendors, farmer's market, children's activities including bounce houses, an obstacle course and horse rides.

Panhandle South Plains Fair
September 25 - October 3
Fairgrounds; 105 East Broadway
Panhandle South Plains Fair Association
Herbert F. Higgs, Jr. C.F.E.
P.O. Box 208; Lubbock, TX 79408
(806) 763-2833; Fax (806) 744-5903
Music: Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Panhandle South Plains Fair serves a 22-county area in West Texas and features agriculture and livestock shows, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, homemaking exhibits and a variety of paid and free entertainment in the coliseum and on the outdoor stage. The coliseum showcases paid entertainment by country music stars or free variety shows. Attractions on the grounds include a fashion/clothing show, carnival rides and food concessions furnished by local non-profit groups.

State Fair of Texas
September 25 - October 18
Fair Park; Cullum Blvd. at Parry Avenue
State Fair of Texas, Inc.
Errol McKoy, President
P.O. Box 150009; Dallas, TX 75315
(214) 421-8743; Fax (214) 421-8766
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, R&B, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: County fair
The State Fair of Texas is a 24-day entertainment showcase presented each fall in historic Fair Park in Dallas. More than 3 million visitors enjoy free concerts featuring top country and pop artists, a Broadway musical production, performances by the US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and daily shows on outdoor stages throughout the park. Other attractions include parades, light show, crafts, exhibits, midway rides, livestock, college football, international soccer, and a gigantic new car show.

Texas Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair
September 25-27
Market Square, Fredericksburg, TX; Market Square, Fredericksburg
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) and Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES)
Debrah Dubay
P. O. Box 16469; Austin, TX 78761-6469
(830) 997-2350; (877) 376-8638 (3ROUNDUP)
Music: Blues, Country, R&B, Rock
The annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair features the growing number companies offering renewable energy and green living choices. Activities include demos, workshops, national speakers, live music, amazing kids' learning activities, healthy cooking demos, an organic food cafe and a mini film festival. Join other Texans who want to make a difference -- who are interested in products and concepts that save money, help reduce CO2, help reduce global warming, and increase alternative energy solutions in homes, offices and landscapes. Find the latest energy efficient products, green building plans and organic growing ideas for healthy living and reduced reliance on foreign fuels. Come hear regional experts speak and enjoy live music and more! The Roundup is a family-friendly event where parents and children can learn and have fun together.

Bois D'Arc Bash
September 26-28
Downtown Square; Commerce
Commerce Chamber of Commerce
Barbara Kersey
P.O.Box 290; Commerce, TX 75429
(903) 886-3950; Fax (903) 886-8012
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Classical, Country, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Oldies
Activities: Street dance, Salsa contest, Wine tasting, Car show, parade
The Bois D'Arc Bash features live music all day along with food, demonstrations, arts and crafts. At night, live bands play for street dancing. You can enjoy a 5K run/walk, youth beauty pageant, parade, and wine tasting. Fun for everyone 5 p.m.-midnight on Friday and 9 a.m.-midnight on Saturday. A car show will be held on Sunday downtown.

Dirt Floors & No Doors Music Festival
September 26
Hood County Reunion Fairgrounds; 621 Reunion Court, Granbury, TX 76048
Dirt Floor Productions
Marty Edwards
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 578-1990
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Fiddling contests, Music festival
Music featuring Brandon Rhyder, Mark McKinney, Hunters & Gatherers, Six Market Blvd, Snuff Garrett, Ryan Roberts, and special guests with a Fiddling Duel. BYOB, no glass, bring lawn chairs, vendors, Open for all ages. Gates open 1:00 p.m., music at 1:30 p.m.

Gardens by Moonlight
September 26
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: Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Gardens by Moonlight returns to the San Antonio Botanical Garden with high-power live music performances by popular bands, and sumptuous culinary treats under a moonlit glow. It's all happening on Saturday, September 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. San Antonio Botanical Society members enjoy early entrance at 6 p.m. Pre-sale tickets will be sold online at www.sabot.org.

Charles Goodnight's Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
September 26
Saint's Roost Museum; Clarendon
Saint's Root Museum
Ruth Robinson
P.O. Box 810; Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-2057; (806) 874-3811
Music: Christian, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Awards show, Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Trade show/convention, Gun Show

Hallettsville Kolache Fest
September 26
KC Hall; KC Hall
Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce
Cheryl Renken, Administrative Director
P.O. Box 313; Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2662; Fax (361) 798-1553
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Singing contests
The Kolache Fest is a German-Czech celebration featuring live polka and German music all day at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Other activities include the Kolache Bake Show, Kolache Eating Contest, Kolache Demonstration, the downtown Kolache Parade, Karaoke Contests, Car Show, 42 Domino Tournament, Arts and Crafts, Kids Attractions, Food, Bier gardens and a night time Dance.

Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off
September 26
Lakehills Civic Center; Park Road 37
Medina Lake Betterment Association, Inc.
Kim Smith
P.O. Box 404; Lakehills, TX 78063
(830) 612-2700; (210) 473-5192
Music: Cajun
The third annual Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off will be held Saturday, September 26th, 2009, at the Lakehills Civic Center. Five Cajun bands- all from the heart of Cajun country- will be playing live music from 11 AM until 10 PM.

29th Annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival
September 26
Lakehills Civic Center; Park Road 37, 1.7 mi west of FM 1283, 30 miles west of San Antonio
Medina Lake Betterment Association, Inc.
Barbara Engel, Bob Caswell, Ray White
9638 FM 1283; Lakehills, TX 78063-6218
(830) 751-3130; (800) 364-3833; Fax (830) 751-2210
Music: Cajun, Jazz
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance
The Medina Lake Cajun Festival features top notch Cajun Bands from Louisiana. For your enjoyment, the festival features two separate stage areas, the Fais-Do-Do & The Gazebo Stage. Entertainment on the Fais-Do-Do Stage starts with the Band-Aids Jazz Band. This group opens the festival with a spirited New Orleans Dixieland flavor. Big-name Louisiana Cajun bands on this stage also include T Broussard & the Zydeco Steppens and Bruce Daigrepont. Entertainment on the Gazebo Stages will include Rodney Thibodeaux & Tout les Soir and Cepryl Ballou. The"Great Gumbo Cookoff" pits amateur and professional chefs in a gumbo contest and visitors can sample the gumbo. Authentically prepared Cajun food items include crawfish pies, catfish, jambalaya, crawfish etoufee, red beans & rice, Cajun popcorn shrimp, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, and pecan pralines. Activities also include games and arts and crafts exhibitions. We offer free parking and free shuttle service to the grounds. The festival runs from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Lakehills Civic Center in Bandera County.

Village Gospel Jubilee
September 26
Traders Village; 7979 North Eldridge Road, Houston
Traders Village
Mike Baxter
7979 North Eldridge Road; Houston, TX 77041
(281) 890-5500
Music: Christian
Activities: Music festival
Traders Village - Houston hosts the Village Gospel Jubilee. Traders Village is the largest, most visited flea marketplace and festival complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with more than 800 dealers every weekend. The market is minutes northwest of downtown Houston on North Eldridge just off of Highway 290. The event will feature more than a dozen gospel singers from throughout the Houston area. Sponsored by the Bay Area Gospel Music Association.

Western Days Festival
September 26
Old Town Lewisville; Main & Church Streets
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante
606 West Main Street; Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo
The City of Lewisville will host the Annual Western Day festival in old downtown Lewisville. Bring your family to this western-based event, designed to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Everyone will enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, petting zoo, car and motorcycle show, business expo and a restaurant tasting area. This all day event will keep you, your family, friends and visitors entertained while enjoying the reminiscing of the Old West. General admission is free to outdoor festival.

Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival
September 27
Victoria Community Center; 2905 East North
Victoria County Czech Heritage Society
Marjorie Matula
745 Hosek Road; Victoria, TX 77905-5637
(361) 575-0820; (361) 578-6730
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Polka
The Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival features live entertainment throughout the day with three dance bands. Performers include the Hobo Band, Red Ravens Orchestra and Czechaholics. Event hours are 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. There will be booths, displays, children's games, a 24th-annual Tarok Tournament, Czech-style food, homemade chicken noodle soup, kolaches, county store, museum items on display, an auction, and a silent auction. This year's festival will include the 4th-annual homemade beer and wine show, as well as an appearance by the State Czech Slovak Queen.

Tejano Academy Awards
September 28
La Villita Assembly Hall; 145 Navarro Street
Academy of Tejano Artists & Musicians
Chayo Zaldivar
427 North Main, No. 7; San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-2826
Music: Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Street dance, summer guitar class co-sponsored by Gibson Guitar
The Tejano Academy Awards is a peer-recognition type of Award Show. It is put on by the Academy of Tejano Artists & Musicians, a non profit organization based out of San Antonio, TX. This is the only musician-led organization in Tejano music for the State of Texas! All musicians invited to participate. Must perform"live" music. No lip-sync or tracks permitted.

Red River Valley Fair
September 29- Oct 3
Paris and Lamar County Fairgrounds; Sixth Street and Center Street
Red River Valley Fair Association
Tim Masters, General Manager
570 East Center Street; Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-7971; (903) 783-1111; Fax (903) 784-1969
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country
Activities: County fair
The Red River Valley Fair includes a carnival, livestock show, live entertainment, a chili cookoff, children's barnyard, community contests such as antique tractor exhibit, food, clowns, and family entertainment. A different group performs each evening on the outdoor stage which includes Gene Watson and The Plain Label Band. There is also a showcase of agriculture, a home & garden showcase, commercial exhibits, and community exhibits. Aq-Venture, Pre-School Day, and Senior Citizens Day.

Titus County Fair
September 30 - October 3
Titus County Civic Center; North Jefferson Street
Titus County Fair Association
Steve Russell
P.O. Box 1232; Mount Pleasant, TX 75456-1232
(903) 645-2251; Fax (903) 645-5447
Music: Christian, Country, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Titus County Fair is a four-day event that features academic, agricultural, and sports events for all ages. A wide range of entertainment attractions are scheduled throughout the fair. The Chicken Stew Challenge and creative arts contest attract adult participants. Different horsemanship events are scheduled nightly along with the traditional junior livestock shows. Nightly entertainment features country, gospel and Hispanic music. Past performers include Chisholm Canyon, Popular Demand, The Blandells, Robin Lee, Lariat, Brian Black, Charly McClain, and The Calhoun Family.