October 2007 Calendar of Events for Texas

October

1—GIDDINGS: Country Music Monday Sons of Hermann Hall. www.countrymusicmonday.com 979/366-9341 Prairies and Lakes

1—IRVING: Vintage Baseball Festival Watch teams play the old-fashioned way, using equipment, uniforms and, even, rules from the 1860s. Lively Park Field. www.irving.lib.tx.us 972/721-3729 Prairies and Lakes

1-5—HOUSTON: Barber of Seville Follows the quick-witted Figaro as he helps Count Almaviva woo the girl of his dreams. Miller Outdoor Theatre. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com 281/373-3386 Gulf Coast

1-7—ROUND TOP: Round Top Antiques Festival (Began Sep. 28.) www.roundtop.org 888/368-4783 Prairies and Lakes

1-21—DALLAS: State Fair of Texas Fair Park. (Began Sep. 28.) www.bigtex.com 214/565-9931 Prairies and Lakes

1-28—ARLINGTON: Fright Fest Six Flags Over Texas. (Began Sep. 28.) www.sixflags.com 817/530-6000 Prairies and Lakes

1-31—CORSICANA: Piecemakers’ Quilt Guild Show The Warehouse Living Arts Center. 903/874-0601 Prairies and Lakes

1-31—EAGLE PASS: Monarch Butterfly Month Rio Bravo Nature Center. E-mail: nature
center@wcsonline.net 830/773-1836, 830/773-3224 or 888/355-3224 South Texas Plains

1-31—GALVESTON: The “Are We Haunted?” Tour of Ashton Villa After 146 years, many ghostly stories have been told about Ashton Villa. Take the tour to find out if it is haunted. www.galvestonhistory.org/1859_Ashton_Villa.asp 409/762-3933 Gulf Coast

1-31—KEMAH: Boo on the Boardwalk Enjoy the haunted house, Dungeon of Doom, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, great pumpkin weight guessing contest, shows and musical entertainment. Kemah Boardwalk. www.kemahboardwalk.com 281/334-9880 Gulf Coast

1-31—MESQUITE: Artist’s Showcase Features Rob Pepper — conscious, reflex drawing. Mesquite Art Center. www.mesquiteartscenter.com 972/216-8444 Prairies and Lakes

1-Nov. 30—TYLER: East Texas Fall Foliage Drive Drive the rolling hills of East Texas while enjoying the beauty of the changing leaves. Maps are available on the Web site. www.visittyler.com 800/235-5712 Piney Woods

1-Mar. 1—DALLAS: Pullman Porter Exhibit Highlights the stories of Pullman porters and their influence upon the African-American middle class. Museum of the American Railroad. www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com 214/428-0101 Prairies and Lakes

2—AUSTIN: Jonathan Biss with Miriam Fried One World Theatre. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 Hill Country

2—LEWISVILLE: Sounds of Lewisville Fall Concert Series Features a performance by Briefcase Blues. Old Town Lewisville, Wayne Ferguson Plaza. www.visitlewisville.com 972/219-3401 Prairies and Lakes

2-6—ROUND TOP: Marburger Farm Antique Show Includes 350 dealers on 43 acres. 2248 S. Hwy. 237. E-mail: johnsauls@tyler.net • www.roundtop-marburger.com 800/947-5799 Prairies and Lakes

2-27—KERRVILLE: Collectors’ Classic Sale & Show More than 100 original works of art are available for enjoyment or sale. Museum of Western Art. www.museumofwesternart.org 830/896-2553 Hill Country

2-Nov. 15—BROWNSVILLE: Dia de los Muertos Community Altar Brownsville Heritage Complex. www.brownsvillehistory.org 956/541-5560 Gulf Coast

3—KERRVILLE: Texas Music Coffeehouse Series Features Texas songwriters and performers. Cailloux Student Center, Schreiner University. www.texasheritagemusic.org 830/792-7409 Hill Country

3-6—FORT STOCKTON: Roadrunner Open Road Race West Texas hospitality, food and lots of fast cars are what this race is all about. Includes a car show, parade and race on Hwy. 385 from Fort Stockton to Marathon. www.rrorr.net 432/336-8525 ext. 16 Big Bend Country

3-6—ORANGE: Lions Club Carnival Includes rides, games, food and more. 1802 Main St. 409/883-3338 Gulf Coast

3-6—PECOS: Art Off the Wall in Downtown Pecos Artisans will be in the downtown area exhibiting and selling their artwork. There will be glassblowing, blacksmithing and chalk art. www.pecostx.com 432/445-2406 Big Bend Country

3-6—ROUND TOP: 40th Annual Fall Antiques Fair www.roundtopantiquesfair.com 512/237-4747, 512/360-3571 or 888/273-6426 Prairies and Lakes

3-7—DALLAS: Doctors Without Borders Exhibit Replicates a refugee camp. White Rock Lake and Greenbelt Park. www.doctorswithoutborders.org 214/670-8281 Prairies and Lakes

3-7—WINNIE: Texas Rice Festival Includes carnival, craft show, parades, entertainment, street dances, rice cooking contest, equipment display, rice education exhibit and vendors. www.texasricefestival.org 409/296-4404 Gulf Coast

3-28—DALLAS: Glengarry Glen Ross The stakes are high in this scalding riff on the competitive world of sales. Kalita Humphreys Theater. www.theatremania.com 214/522-8499 Prairies and Lakes

3-Jan. 6—SAN ANTONIO: Mexico & Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920 to 1950 Exhibit examines the vital contributions made by Mexican artists as printmakers. McNay Art Museum. www.mcnayart.org 210/824-5368 South Texas Plains

4—AUSTIN: Tour de Vin — Wines & Cuisine from Around the World Celebrates more than 40 different wines from around the globe and flavorful cuisine from several of Austin’s favorite restaurants. Whole Foods Market Rooftop. www.winefoodfoundation.org 512/327-7555 Hill Country

4—KERRVILLE: Symphony of the Hills Classical concert features Hill Country musicians. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater. www.symphonyofthehills.com 830/792-7469 Hill Country

4—SAN ANTONIO: Gala in the Garden Southwest School of Art & Craft. www.swschool.org 210/224-1848 South Texas Plains

4-5—LORAINE: Centennial Celebration 325/242-1800 or 325/737-2211 Panhandle Plains

4-6—CENTER: East Texas Poultry Festival Features food booths, arts & crafts booths, art show, live entertainment, three-day carnival, cheer competition, poultry judging and more. Downtown Center Square. www.shelbycountychamber.com 936/598-3682 Piney Woods

4-6—HOUSTON: Festival Chicano Reflects the artistic creativity that has developed in the Chicano cultural experience after influence from native peoples, Mexico, Europeans and the United States. Miller Outdoor Theatre. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com 281/373-3386 Gulf Coast

4-6—PRESIDIO: Longhorn Cattle Drive Experience life on a working ranch by riding on horseback into the rugged country and driving the longhorns to ranch headquarters. Admission charged. Reservations required. Big Bend Ranch State Park. 432/229-3416 Big Bend Country

4-6—WOODVILLE: Tyler County Fair Tyler County Fairgrounds. 409/283-2424 Piney Woods

4, 6—BROWNFIELD: Terry County Harvest Festival www.brownfieldchamber.com 806/637-2564 Panhandle Plains

4-7—CONVERSE: Night in Ole Converse Includes a carnival; live bands; parade; auction; food, arts & crafts and game booths; and much more. Converse City Park. www.conversetx.net 210/658-5356 South Texas Plains

4-7—LINDEN: Piney Woods Cowboy Gathering Enjoy trail ride, ranch rodeo, chuck-wagon cooking and western swing dance. Cass County Rodeo Grounds. www.pineywoodscowboygathering.com 903/756-7774 Piney Woods

4-7—SAN ANTONIO: 2007 Valero Texas Open Tournament involves four rounds of competitive professional golf by some of the greatest players on the tour. Resort Course at the Westin La Cantera. www.golfsanantonio.org 210/573-4533 or 210/345-3837 South Texas Plains

4-13—WACO: Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Includes fair, midway rides, food vendors, rodeo/bull riding, rodeo clowns, mutton busting contest, live musical events and more. Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex. www.hotfair.com 254/776-1660 Prairies and Lakes

5—AMARILLO: First Friday Citywide Art Walk Amarillo Museum of Arts. 806/352-7262 or 806/352-2706 Panhandle Plains

5—AUSTIN: Caroline Rhea One World Theatre. 512/329-6753 Hill Country

5—BRYAN: First Friday Includes artist demonstrations, live music and carriage rides. Historic Downtown Bryan. www.downtownbryan.com 979/822-0496 Prairies and Lakes

5—LUBBOCK: First Friday Art Trail More than 20 art venues showcase fabulous works of art. www.ffat.org 806/762-8606 Panhandle Plains

5—MESQUITE: Gospel Concert Rodeo City Music Hall. www.rodeocitymusichall.com 972/285-9343 Prairies and Lakes

5—THE WOODLANDS: Houston Ballet: Carnival of Dance The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. www.woodlandscenter.org 281/363-3300 Piney Woods

5—TYLER: First Friday Art Tour This is an educator-led tour focusing on various aspects of the Boeckman collection. Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon. 903/595-1001 Piney Woods

5-6—BROWNSVILLE: Zoofari Enjoy the wild fun with food, music, animal revue and more. Gladys Porter Zoo. E-mail: info@gpz.org www.gpz.org 956/546-7187 Gulf Coast

5-6—ENNIS: Cowboy Classic Ranch Rodeo Includes women’s ranch rodeo, mutton busting, professional ranch rodeo, live band and dance. Walker Ranch and Rodeo. 972/878-4748 Prairies and Lakes

5-6—PECOS: 34th Reeves County Sheriff’s Posse Championship BBQ Cook-Off Sheriff’s Posse Arena. www.pecostx.com 432/445-2406 Big Bend Country

5-6—PECOS: Reeves-Loving County Fall Fair & Livestock Show Includes games, exhibits and more. Livestock show is Saturday. Reeves County Civic Center. www.pecostx.com 432/445-2406 Big Bend Country

5-6—POSSUM KINGDOM: Possum Fest Great Outdoors BBQ & Chili Cook-Off Includes cook-off, kids activities, vendors, dunking booth, auction, gunfights, floozies and more. 362 FM 2353. www.possumkingdomlake.com 940/779-2424 Panhandle Plains

5-6, 12-13—SAN ANTONIO: Oktoberfest San Antonio Beethoven Hall and Garden. 210/222-1521 South Texas Plains

5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-28—WAXAHACHIE: Screams Haunted Theme Park FM 66. www.screamspark.com 972/938-3247 Prairies and Lakes

5-7—BONHAM: Trade Days Fort Inglish Park. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 Prairies and Lakes

5-7—BRAZORIA: River’s End VFD 11th Annual Fishing Tournament Station 1, FM 2918. 979/665-6707 Gulf Coast

5-7—BUDA: Fine Arts Festival Special kick-off event, Art After Dark, is Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, juried show features more than 50 artists, jazz music, food vendors and children’s art area. Downtown Buda. 512/295-2022 Hill Country

5-7—DALLAS: Majestic Celebration The Majestic Theatre. www.texasballettheater.org 877/828-9200 Prairies and Lakes

5-7—FORT WORTH: Cliburn Gold Medalist Bass Performance Hall. www.fwsymphony.org 817/665-6000 Prairies and Lakes

5-7—FREDERICKSBURG: Oktoberfest Celebrate with German food and drink, polka and waltz contests, music, artisans, Kinderpark and more. Marktplatz. www.oktoberfestinfbg.com 830/997-4810 or 866/839-3378 Hill Country

5-7—GONZALES: Come & Take It Festival Enjoy parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, carnival, street dances, 5-K walk/run and battle re-enactment. Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 888/672-1095 or 830/672-6532 Prairies and Lakes

5-7—GRUENE: 21st Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest Includes vintner and music events, wine and food sampling, and the Great Guitar Auction. www.gruenehall.com 830/629-5077 or 830/606-1601 Hill Country

5-7—HENDERSON: Southwest Roadracing Association Go-Kart Racing Includes a novice school for new drivers, practice sessions and races. Oak Hill Raceway. www.swra.org 903/836-4557 Piney Woods

5-7—MARFA: Chinati Foundation Open House www.chinati.org Big Bend Country

5-7—POST: Old Mill Trade Days Historic Postex Mill. 806/495-3529 Panhandle Plains

5-7—ROCKPORT: Seafair Enjoy seafood, vendors, parade, boat show, entertainment, cooking demonstrations, cardboard boat races and crab races. Festival Grounds. www.rockportseafair.com 361/729-6445 or 800/242-0071 Gulf Coast

5-7—SAN ANTONIO: Fall Arts & Crafts Show River Walk Extension. 210/227-4262 South Texas Plains

5-7—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Splash www.upperdeckhotel.com 956/761-5953 Gulf Coast

5-7—TEMPLE: Texas Early Day Tractor & Engine Association Annual Show Includes antique tractors, engines and farm equipment, flea market, demonstrations, great barbecue, tractor pull, tractor parade and more. 1717 Eberhardt Road. www.tedtea.org 254/718-3528 or 254/298-5900 Prairies and Lakes

5-7—WICKETT: Bluegrass Festival Enjoy bluegrass music and good fellowship. Old Wickett School. 432/943-6765 Big Bend Country

5-7, 12-13—BAYTOWN: The Front Page Baytown Little Theater. 281/424-7617 Gulf Coast

5-7, 12-14—WEATHERFORD: X Marks the Spot Navigationally challenged swashbuckling pirates invade Weatherford. 114 N. Denton Road. www.weatherfordtots.org 817/341-8687 Prairies and Lakes

5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 28-30—GRANBURY: Granbury Live Costumed, choreographed live music productions from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 Prairies and Lakes

5, 12, 19, 26—ODESSA: Musical Menus Noel Heritage Plaza, 320 W. Fifth. 432/335-4682 Big Bend Country

5-20—IRVING: Look Homeward Honky Tonk Angel Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-ARTS Prairies and Lakes

6—ABILENE: Spirit of the Frontier Festival Includes children’s games, food, music and cannon fire. Meet frontier soldiers, settlers, cowboys and Indians. Frontier Texas! Parade Grounds. 325/437-2800 Panhandle Plains

6—ADDISON: Community Garage Sale Sam’s Club Parking Lot. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 Prairies and Lakes

6—ATHENS: Bluegill Tournament Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 903/676-2277 Prairies and Lakes

6—AUBREY: Peanut Festival Parade begins at 10 a.m. 940/365-9162 Prairies and Lakes

6—BANDERA: Johnny Nix Memorial Bull Riding Mansfield Park. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 or 830/866-3632 Hill Country

6—BASTROP: Rotary Fest Features children’s games, music and more. Riverbend Park in Smithville. 512/321-3310 Prairies and Lakes

6—BENBROOK: Heritage Fest Includes kids activities, re-enactors, living history demonstrations, chuck wagons, music and fireworks. Dutch Branch Athletic Complex. www.benbrookchamber.org 817/249-4451 Prairies and Lakes

6—BONHAM: Annual Pumpkin Patch Bazaar 903/583-3128 Prairies and Lakes

6—BOWIE: Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival Downtown Bowie. 940/872-6246 Prairies and Lakes

6—BRENHAM: Autumn Fest at the Monastery Includes games, shopping and more. Monastery of St. Clare. www.monasteryminiaturehorses.com 979/836-9652 Prairies and Lakes

6—CANYON: Folklife Festival Offers demonstrations and entertainment by cultural groups who call the Panhandle home. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. www.panhandleplains.org 806/651-2244 Panhandle Plains

6—CHILDRESS: Tour d’ Cotton Bike Ride Riders gather to enjoy a bike ride — 10, 30 and 54 miles. 240 Main St. biz.childresstexas.net/tourdcotton (no www) Panhandle Plains

6—CLARKSVILLE: Red River County Historical Society Bazaar Includes craft booths, food vendors, RRC Quiz Bowl and Hall of Fame, duck races and tours of Historical Clarksville. Clarksville Square. 903/427-2266 Prairies and Lakes

6—COLEMAN: Fiesta de la Paloma Includes arts & crafts, food and other items. Miss Coleman County is crowned. Coleman Rodeo Grounds. www.colemantexas.org 325/625-2163 Panhandle Plains

6—CONROE: Missoula Children’s Theatre — Jack & the Beanstalk Crighton Theatre. www.mcpas.org 936/441-7469 Piney Woods

6—CORSICANA: Corsicana Opry Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton. 903/872-8226 Prairies and Lakes

6—DECATUR: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square Antique auto show. Downtown Decatur. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-2741 Prairies and Lakes

6—DENISON: Main Street Fall Festival Enjoy arts & crafts, car and motorcycle shows, carnival, entertainment, activities and children’s events. Downtown Denison. www.denisontexas.us 903/465-1551 Prairies and Lakes

6—DENTON: Fuego y Alma Music & Art Festival of North Texas Civic Center Park heats up with the musical sounds salsa, Latin jazz, Chicano rock and blues, and more. Showcases Latino artists, artisans and foods. www.fuegoyalma.org 940/898-3673 Prairies and Lakes

6—DIME BOX: Homecoming Includes a mini-marathon, barbecue cook-off, craft booths, children’s games and a dance. Dime Box S.P.J.S.T. Hall. 979/542-3684 Prairies and Lakes

6—EL PASO: Indian & Traders Market Features Native American dancing, matachines and the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Youth Social Dancers. El Paso Saddleblanket, 6926 Gateway East. 915/541-1000 Big Bend Country

6—ELGIN: Market Day Shop arts & crafts, collectibles and more. Elgin Memorial Park. www.elginchurch.com 512/263-2512 Prairies and Lakes

6—FORT DAVIS: First Saturday Flea Markets About 20 vendors offer antiques, guns, jewelry, crafts, collectibles and other items. 432/426-2742 Big Bend Country

6—FREDERICKSBURG: Volkssport 10-K Walk 830/997-2533 Hill Country

6—GAINESVILLE: Feed a Beast Feast Small groups follow zookeepers on their morning rounds. Frank Buck Zoo. www.frankbuckzoo.com 940/727-9097 Prairies and Lakes

6—GLADEWATER: Gladewater Black Rodeo Rodeo Grounds. www.realcowboyassociation.com Piney Woods

6—GRAPELAND: Dutch Oven Cooking Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Mission Tejas State Park. 936/687-2394 Piney Woods

6—HOUSTON: A Journey to Venezuela Offers vibrant, colorful and exciting performances. Miller Outdoor Theatre. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com 281/373-3386 Gulf Coast

6—HOUSTON: Mac’s First Birthday Enjoy keeper chats and special birthday activities. www.houstonzoo.org Gulf Coast

6—HUNTSVILLE: 33rd Annual Fair on the Square Enjoy this arts & crafts show and entertainment. Downtown Square. www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us 936/295-8113 or 800/289-0389 Piney Woods

6—JASPER: Fall Festival Features arts & crafts, entertainment, food, kids games and much more. Jasper County Courthouse Square. www.jaspercoc.org 409/384-2762 Piney Woods

6—JEFFERSON: Citywide Rummage Sale Maps available at the chamber of commerce. Downtown and in neighborhoods. www.jefferson-texas.com 903/665-2672 Piney Woods

6—JOHNSON CITY: Wild Game Dinner Includes dinner, music and more. Blanco County Show Barn. 830/868-5335 Hill Country

6—KERRVILLE: Wild Game Dinner Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, Hwy. 27 E. 830/257-6568 Hill Country

6—LOCKHART: Evening with the Authors 512/398-3223 Prairies and Lakes

6—LORAINE: Homecoming Reunion 325/242-1800 or 325/737-2211 Panhandle Plains

6—LUFKIN: Pineywoods Purgatory Pedal rolling hills that lead through thick forests. Begins at Pitser Garrison Civic Center. www.pineywoodspurgatory.com 936/634-6305 Piney Woods

6—MARATHON: Roadrunner Open Road Race Occurs between Marathon and Fort Stockton along U.S. 385 N. Timed road race takes place on a route closed to other traffic. www.rorr.net 432/336-8525 ext. 16 Big Bend Country

6—MARBLE FALLS: Citywide Garage Sale Johnson Park. www.marblefalls.org 800/759-8178 or 830/693-2815 Hill Country

6—MASON: Gem of the HC 10-K Race and Arts & Crafts Fair Mason Courthouse Lawn. 325/347-1518 Hill Country

6—MASON: Old Yeller Days Festival Includes a pet parade, children’s games, vendors and more. Heritage Park. E-mail: masontexas@verizon.net 325/347-5758 Hill Country

6—MIDLAND: Quilt Show: A Quilter’s Garden Features more than 200 quilts, special exhibits, vendors and Quilter’s Market. Midland Center. www.geocities.com/midland_quilters_guild 432/699-7674 Big Bend Country

6—MONTGOMERY: Historic Montgomery First Saturday/Farmers’ Market Montgomery Trace Shopping Center. www.historicmontgomerytexas.com 936/597-4566 or 936/597-7303 Piney Woods

6—NACOGDOCHES: Fall Festival Plant Sale Stephen F. Austin State University Intramural Field. arboretum.sfasu.edu (no www) 936/468-1832 Piney Woods

6—NAVASOTA: Classic Car/Truck Show Includes a Blues Brothers tribute band, local entertainment and more. Downtown. www.navasotanoonlions.org Prairies and Lakes

6—NEW BOSTON: Trade Day & Barbecue Cook-Off Find arts & crafts, antiques, plants, ceramics and more. Trail Head Park. www.newbostontx.org 903/628-2581 Piney Woods

6—NEW BRAUNFELS: New BraunFit 5-K Walkfest 245 S. Hidalgo. www.newbraunfit.org 830/606-2162 Hill Country

6—ODESSA: Brand New Opree The Globe Theatre. 432/580-3177 Big Bend Country

6—ODESSA: Odessa Art Tour More than 40 artists display their works from jewelry and paintings to ceramics and clay art. Downtown Odessa. 432/337-1492 Big Bend Country

6—RICHARDSON: Richardson Symphony Orchestra Charles W. Eisemann Center. www.richardsonsymphony.org  972/744-4650 or 972/234-4195 Prairies and Lakes

6—SAN ANGELO: 1st Saturday at the Old Chicken Farm Art Center 2505 Martin Luther King. 325/653-4936 Panhandle Plains

6—SAN ANGELO: Dave Macey Gravesite — The Mystery Remains Park interpreter or volunteer will tell the story of the site. San Angelo State Park. 325/949-4757 Panhandle Plains

6—SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Symphony 325/658-5877 Panhandle Plains

6—SHINER: Pumpkin Patch Includes pumpkins and mums for sale, children’s activities and face painting. www.shiner-oldtown.org  361/594-3999 Prairies and Lakes

6—SINTON: Welder Wildlife Foundation Public Tours Presents an opportunity to see the extensive scientific collections of bird and mammal specimens. Includes lessons in local ecology, conservation and history. www.welderwildlife.org  361/364-2643 Gulf Coast

6—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Lower Laguna Madre Coastal Clean-up & Restoration Hours are 7 a.m. to noon. Sea Ranch Marina. 956/761-1663 Gulf Coast

6—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Indian Summer Festival & Third Annual John Chester Dutch Oven Cook-Off Celebrates with Native American dancers, Civil War enactors, musical groups, archeology dig pit, demonstrations by interpreters in period dress, handmade quilts and Dutch oven cooking. Heritage Park. 903/885-2387 or 888/300-6623 Prairies and Lakes

6—THURBER: T-P Trades Day 254/672-5337 Prairies and Lakes

6—TYE: Wheel Fest Features trucks, cars, motorcycles, RVs, planes and trains. Includes area bands, petting zoo, contest by area firemen, clowns and more. Rister Park. www.cityoftyeedc.org  325/695-8253 Panhandle Plains

6—VERNON: Citywide Garage Sale 940/552-5454 Panhandle Plains

6—WALLIS: Sixth Annual Wallis Fine Rides Autofest Includes classic cars, antique cars and street rods. Wallis American Legion Hall Grounds. E-mail: cityhall@wallistexas.org 979/478-6712 Prairies and Lakes

6—WASHINGTON: The Power to Move Learn teamster basics with an introduction to oxen. Barrington Living History Farm. www.brenhamcommunityed.com  979/277-6531 or 936/878-2213 Prairies and Lakes

6—WHARTON: Trade Day Enjoy the food and craft booths, pumpkin patch, kid’s activities, live music and more. “For All Seasons” parking lot. www.faithchristianacademy-wharton.org  281/622-5854 Gulf Coast

6—WHARTON: Wharton County Junior College — Donkey Basketball See two teams riding donkeys as they play an actual game of basketball. Begins at 7 p.m. WCJC Gymnasium. 979/532-6366 Gulf Coast

6—WHITNEY: 30th Annual Pioneer Days Festival Includes more than 100 arts & crafts booths, more than 20 food booths, parade and carnival. Rodeo finals are by the Open Range Cowboy Church arena. www.lakewhitneychamber.com  254/694-2540 Prairies and Lakes

6—WICHITA FALLS: Steak of the Town Cook-Off Teams and individuals are judged on the best rib-eye steak. Includes crafts and food vendors. Downtown Farmers Market Area. www.steakofthetown.com  940/322-1110 or 940/322-1970 Panhandle Plains

6-7—ATHENS: US Pony Club Show Henderson County Fair Park Complex. 903/677-6354 Prairies and Lakes

6-7—AUSTIN: Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Fish, shoot, kayak, rock climb, mountain bike, see wildlife and more. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/expo  512/389-4472 Hill Country

6-7—BEDFORD: ARToberFEST Celebrates music and art. Entertainment includes Josh Gracin and Three Dog Night. Enjoy children’s activities and family fun. 1614 Hospital Parkway. www.ci.bedford.tx.us  817/952-2323 Prairies and Lakes

6-7—BELTON: Sami Arts & Crafts Show Bell County Expo Center. www.samishow.com  512/441-7133 Prairies and Lakes

6-7—BOWIE: Second Monday Trade Days Downtown Bowie. www.bowietxchamber.org  940/872-1173 Prairies and Lakes

6-7—COLDSPRING: Wolfcreek Car Show Wolfcreek Park. E-mail: ccc@coldspringtexas.org 936/653-2184 Piney Woods

6-7—COLORADO CITY: Frontier Junktique Jamboree Includes games, shootouts, antique stores, music, junkfinders auction, historical ghost tour, chuck-wagon breakfast, cowboy church and more. Downtown Railhead Building and surrounding streets. www.junktiquejamboree.com  325/242-0206 or 325/728-9018 Panhandle Plains