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Texas Calendar of Events - July 2008
1—CONROE:
A Red, White & Blue Celebration
Join the Conroe Symphony Orchestra with special guest Young Texas
Artist 2007 Winner, Anastasia Markina, and Tom Tillman with the Symphony Chorus.
Begins at 7:30 p.m. The Ark Family Church. www.conroesymphony.org 936/760-2144
Piney Woods
1—STAMFORD:
The Stamford Art Foundation Preview Party
Begins at 6:30 p.m. TCR Pavilion/John Selmon Memorial Gallery.
www.stamfordcoc.org 325/773-2411
Panhandle Plains
1, 3, 5—ABILENE:
As You Like It
Shakespeare Festival
Begins at 8 p.m. Williams Performing Arts Center, Fulks Theatre. 325/674-2787
Panhandle Plains
1-5—FORT
WORTH: American Paint Horse Association World Championship Show & Sale
Will Rogers Memorial Center. (Began Jun. 22.)
www.willrogersmemorialcenter.com 817/392-7469
Prairies and Lakes
1-5—FORT
WORTH: Concerts in the Garden
Music is provided by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Fort
Worth Botanic Garden. (Began Jun. 1.) www.fwbg.org 817/871-7686
Prairies and Lakes
1-6—ATHENS:
Heritage Morgan Horse Classic
Henderson County Fairgrounds, 3344 Hwy. 31 E. 903/677-6454
Prairies and Lakes
1, 8, 15, 22, 29—AMARILLO:
Starlight Theater
Features local groups in live musical performances. Sponsored by
the City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department. Sam Houston Park.
806/378-3036
Panhandle Plains
1-13—ROUND
TOP: 38th Annual International Festival-Institute at Round Top
The Texas Festival Orchestra and the Texas Festival Chamber
Orchestra will perform. The International Festival-Institute at Round Top.
(Began Jun. 1.) www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129
Prairies and Lakes
1, 15, 29—BOERNE:
Abendkonzerte
Enjoy a summer evening concert with The Boerne Village Band. Main
Plaza. www.visitboerne.org 830/249-7277
Hill Country
1-22—LEWISVILLE:
Sounds of Lewisville Summer Concert Series
Features some of the area’s best bands. Vista Ridge Amphitheater.
(Began Jun. 2.) www.visitlewisville.com 972/219-3401
Prairies and Lakes
1-31—BEAUMONT:
Brainteasers
Exhibit
This traveling exhibition produced by the Oregon Museum of
Science and industry presents a wide array of challenges — from mathematical
conundrums to mind-boggling block puzzles. Texas Energy Museum.
www.texasenergymuseum.org 409/833-5100
Gulf Coast
1-31—BORGER:
27th Annual Quilt Show
Features quilts from antique to contemporary. Includes an awards
program and educational program. Children can make colorful quilt squares from a
variety of materials. E-mail: hcmuseum@cableone.net 806/273-0130
Panhandle Plains
1-31—ROUND
TOP:
A Celebration of Freedom
The Gallery at Round Top. www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119
Prairies and Lakes
1-Aug. 3—KILGORE:
Texas Shakespeare Festival
Professional actors perform two Shakespearean plays, plus a
classical play and a children’s play. No performances on Mondays. Van Cliburn
Auditorium, Kilgore College Campus. (Began Jun. 3.) 903/983-8601
Piney Woods
1-Aug. 10—MIDLAND:
Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts
Museum of the Southwest. (Began Jun. 22.) www.museumsw.org
432/683-2882
Big Bend Country
1-Aug. 17—CANYON:
TEXAS
This outdoor musical drama by Paul Green is in its 43rd year of production.
Pioneer Amphitheatre at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. (Began Jun. 2.)
www.texas-show.com 806/655-2181
Panhandle Plains
1-Aug. 28—CORPUS
CHRISTI: Bay Jammin’ Concert Series
Features a variety of music from rock, reggae, world beat, jazz,
blues, country and more on Thursdays. Cole Park. (Began Jun. 5.)
www.ccparkandrec.com 361/826-3417
Gulf Coast
1-Aug. 28—KEMAH:
Rock the Dock Concert
Thursday nights. Kemah Boardwalk. (Began Jun. 5.)
www.kemahboardwalk.com 800/285-3624
Gulf Coast
1-Sep. 1—CORPUS
CHRISTI:
Flamingo Fandango
Features the classic pink plastic yard flamingos theme-designed and dressed by
area artists. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org
361/852-2100
Gulf Coast
1-Sep. 6—FRISCO:
Farmer’s Market
Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. 8856 Coleman Boulevard
and Frisco Square. (Began Jun. 1.) www.friscosquare.com
Prairies and Lakes
2—STAMFORD:
Texas Cowboy Reunion Rodeo Parade
Begins at 4 p.m. Downtown. www.stamfordcoc.org 325/773-2411
Panhandle Plains
2-5—BELTON:
84th Annual Fourth of July Celebration & PRCA Rodeo
Begins with a kick-off barbecue in Yettie Polk Park along with
four days of carnival rides. Experience pro rodeo action. Bell County Expo
Center. www.beltonchamber.com 254/939-3551
Prairies and Lakes
2-5—STAMFORD:
78th Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion
Includes World’s Largest Amateur Rodeo, nightly dances, trade
show, cook-off, chuck-wagon cook-off, old-timers events, fiddlers contest,
Western art show and sale, and much more. Hwy. 277, about 35 miles north of
Abilene. www.tcrrodeo.com 325/773-3138 or 325/773-2411
Panhandle Plains
2-6—FREEPORT:
Annual Fishing Fiesta
Freeport Municipal Park. 979/233-1047
Gulf Coast
2-13—DALLAS:
High School Musical
Tells the story of two high school students from rival cliques who try out for
the lead parts in their high school musical. Music Hall at Fair Park.
www.dallassummermusicals.org 214/217-1536
Prairies and Lakes
3—ADDISON:
Addison Kaboom Town
Features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music, plus food,
live music on the Bud Light Main Stage and spectacular historic war plane
fly-bys. Stay after the fireworks for a free showing of the movie
Rudy.
Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. www.addisontexas.net
800/233-4766
Prairies and Lakes
3—BIG
SPRING: Pops in the Park — An Evening of Patriotic Music & Fireworks
Celebrate with food vendors and lots of entertainment, including
the Big Spring Symphony Orchestra playing music synchronized to a fireworks
display. Comanche Trail Park Amphitheater. www.bigspringchamber.com 432/263-7641
or 866/430-7100
Panhandle Plains
3—COLORADO
CITY: Evening in the Park
Includes fireworks, food and water games. Ruddick Park.
www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com 325/728-3403
Panhandle Plains
3—CONROE:
City of Conroe Free Concert in the Park
Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Heritage
Place. www.cityofconroe.org 936/522-3014Piney
Woods
3—CRYSTAL
BEACH: Light Up the Night Celebration
Features a professional fireworks display. Bring a beach chair.
Show starts at dark. On the beach at Alma Road. www.bolivarchamber.org
409/684-5940
Gulf Coast
3—FARMERS
BRANCH: Independence Day Celebration
The Emerald City Band performs in concert at 8 p.m. Enjoy food,
children’s activities and a spectacular low-level fireworks show at about 9:30
p.m. Farmers Branch Historical Park. www.farmersbranch.info 972/919-2620
Prairies and Lakes
3—GILMER:
Yamboree Fireworks
Gilmer High School Stadium. www.yamboree.com 903/843-2413
Piney Woods
3—GOLDTHWAITE:
Christmas in July/Fireworks
Features live entertainment; best children’s patriotic decorated
bike, trike or wagon contest; and fireworks. Goldthwaite City Park.
www.goldthwaite.biz 325/648-3619
Hill Country
3—LIVINGSTON:
Lake Tombigbee Music Festival
Offers country, gospel, blues and more. Includes a fireworks
display. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. 571 State Park Road 56. E-mail: sawa@actribe.org
936/563-1120
Piney Woods
3—SPRING
BRANCH: Making of a Naturalist: Wildflowers
Learn identification tips on the wildflowers and cacti of the
park and natural area then head out to identify the various plants. Reservations
required. Guadalupe River State Park. 830/438-2656
Hill Country
3—TEAGUE:
Annual Fourth of July Rodeo Parade
Hamburger supper is at 5 p.m. Main Street. 254/739-2061
Prairies and Lakes
3—THE
WOODLANDS: Houston Symphony Star-Spangled Salute
Begins at 8 p.m. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
www.woodlandscenter.org 281/363-3300
Piney Woods
3—TYE:
Military Appreciation Day & Fireworks
Features games, food booths, fly over by B-1 bomber, fireworks
and more. www.cityoftyeedc.org
Panhandle Plains
3—VERNON:
Independence Day Parade & Giant Fireworks Display
Includes vendors around the square. Display is at the Vernon High
School Stadium. E-mail: vernonchamber@sbcglobal.net 940/552-2564
Panhandle Plains
3-4—BAYTOWN:
July 3 & 4 Celebration
The Coastliners and headliner John Conlee performs from 6 to 9:30
p.m. on Thursday. Friday continues with entertainment, activities, food, arts &
crafts, kids amusement area and more. J. Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds, Eli
Young Band and Tracy Byrd perform at 4 p.m. Concludes with a 9:30 p.m. fireworks
show. Bicentennial Park. www.baytown.org 281/420-6597
Gulf Coast
3-4—FORT
STOCKTON: Fourth of July
Enjoy a Thursday dance at Rooney Park. On Friday, features
karaoke, contest, fireworks, games and entertainment. Rooney Park. E-mail:
visitor@fortstockton.org 432/336-2264
Big Bend Country
3-4—GRAND
PRAIRIE: Lone Stars & Stripes
Festivities include food, rides, exhibits, music, children’s
area, live horse racing and more. Capped by a fireworks display. Lone Star Park.
972/263-7223 or 972/237-8100
Prairies and Lakes
3-4—HUGHES
SPRINGS: Hometown Fourth & BBQ Cook-Off
Includes a “no motor” parade, best dressed pet, games, kids area,
music and cook-off. Spring Park. www.hughesspringstx.net 903/639-2351
Piney Woods
3-4—SNYDER:
Fourth of July Celebration
Includes vendors, carnival, games and fireworks display. Scurry
County Towle Memorial Park. www.snyderchamber.org 325/573-3558
Panhandle Plains
3-4—WAXAHACHIE:
Crape Myrtle Festival & Driving Trail
H-E-B Fireworks Show is on Thursday. Parade begins at 10 a.m.
Friday. 972/937-2390
Prairies and Lakes
3-4, 6, 10, 12, 17, 19-20, 24, 26, 31—BURNET:
Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Tour
Take a guided canoe tour and see many of the unique geological
and natural features of the Hill Country and the park. Reservations required.
Inks Lake State Park. 512/793-2223
Hill Country
3-5—BELTON:
Patriotic Program & 90th Annual Fourth of July Parade
Includes entertainment, fiddler’s contest, food vendors, arts &
crafts vendors and more. Yettie Polk Park. www.beltonchamber.com 254/939-3551
Prairies and Lakes
3-5—JEFFERSON:
The King & I
Presented by the Opera House Theatre Players. 903/665-2310 or 903/665-3895
Piney Woods
3-5—SEGUIN:
Freedom Fiesta
Includes food booths, street dance, family entertainment, Ice and
Spice, Battle of the Bands, military display, pictures with Uncle Sam and more.
Downtown Central Park. E-mail: cvb@seguintx.org 830/401-5000, 830/379-6382 or
800/580-7322
Prairies and Lakes
3-5—TEAGUE:
79th Annual Teague Fourth of July Rodeo
Includes UPRA/Amateur Rodeo, bull riding, saddle bronco and
bareback riding, wild cow milking, tiedown roping, ribbon roping, and junior and
senior barrel racing. Rodeo Arena, City Park. 254/739-2061
Prairies and Lakes
3-5—WIMBERLEY:
VFW 63rd Annual Rodeo
Includes bareback riding, saddle bronco riding, roping, calf
scramble, steer wrestling, team roping, mutton busting, bull riding, fireworks
and more. VFW Arena. www.wimberley.org 512/847-2201
Hill Country
3-6—CANTON:
First Monday Trade Days
Show for antiques, collectibles, gift items, arts & crafts,
decor, furnishings and even junk from about 7,000 vendors. Grounds at Canton,
290 E. Tyler St. www.firstmondaycanton.com 903/567-2826
Prairies and Lakes
3-6—PORT
ARANSAS: Deep Sea Roundup
Includes fly, surf and offshore fishing and junior divisions.
Robert’s Point Park. www.paboatmen.org 361/749-6339
Gulf Coast
3-6, 10-13—BRENHAM:
Forever Plaid
Presented by Unity Theatre. www.unitybrenham.org 979/830-8358
Prairies and Lakes
3, 10, 17, 24, 31—DALLAS:
Cool Thursdays Concert
Includes performances by Kenny & the Kasuals on July 3, Christies
Ex on July 10, The Texas Gypsies on July 17, The Grass Roots on July 24 and Fast
Lane on July 31. Dallas Arboretum. www.dallasarboretum.org 214/515-6521
Prairies and Lakes
3, 10, 17, 24, 31—SHERMAN:
Hot Summer Nights
Enjoy live entertainment at 7:30 p.m. on the Oliver Dewey Mayor
Stage. Sherman Municipal Lawn. www.shermantx.org 903/957-0310
Prairies and Lakes
3-Aug. 14—WACO:
Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps
Features a collection of 64 Texas maps that date from 1548 to 2006. Mayborn
Museum, Baylor University. www.texasstudies.org 817/257-6295
Prairies and Lakes
4—ABILENE:
Big Country July 4 Family Festival
Enjoy a day of family fun with food booths and vendors. Live
entertainment is from 7 to 9 p.m. Nelson Park. 325/672-1712
Panhandle Plains
4—ALPINE:
Fourth of July Celebration
Includes a parade at 5 p.m. from Sul Ross Avenue north on Fifth
to Kokernot Park. Includes games, drinks, food and fireworks after sunset.
Kokernot Park. 432/837-5539
Big Bend Country
4—AMARILLO:
Amarillo Globe-News
Fireworks Display
Choreographed to music on KGNC-FM, originates from Southwest Park. Can be viewed
from locations across the south side of the city. Begins about 9:45 p.m.
806/374-1497
Panhandle Plains
4—AMARILLO:
First Friday Citywide Art Walk
Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. 806/352-7262
Panhandle Plains
4—ARLINGTON:
Fourth of July Parade
Celebrate America. Downtown Arlington. www.arlingtontx.gov/events
Prairies and Lakes
4—ATHENS:
Fireworks at the Fisheries
Fireworks begin at dark. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550
FM 2495. 888/294-2847 or 903/676-BASS
Prairies and Lakes
4—AUSTIN:
Fourth of July Fireworks & Symphony
Austin Symphony hosts a concert of patriotic music that
culminates in a fireworks display. Auditorium Shores at The Long Center.
www.austinsymphony.org 512/476-6064
Hill Country
4—BEAUMONT:
Independence Day Celebration
Includes local musical groups performing at 6 to 8 p.m., as well
as a concert performed by the Symphony of Southeast Texas. At 9 p.m., fireworks
explode in the sky. Riverfront Park. 409/838-3435
Gulf Coast
4—BEDFORD:
4thFest Independence Day Celebration
Includes a spectacular fireworks show, bands, entertainment, food
booths and children’s area. Bedford Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Road.
www.ci.bedford.tx.us 817/952-2323
Prairies and Lakes
4—BIG
SPRING: Funtastic Fourth Festival
Includes live music, food vendors, games and laser light show.
Heart of the City Park Р Downtown Big Spring. E-mail: cvb@bigspring-cvb.com
432/267-6278
Panhandle Plains
4—BOERNE:
July 4 Fireworks Show
City Park/Kendall County Fairgrounds. 830/249-7277
Hill Country
4—BONHAM:
July 4 Fireworks
Lake Bonham Rec. Road 3. 903/583-4811
Prairies and Lakes
4—BUDA:
Red, White & Buda
Includes a children’s parade, patriotic music, food, fireworks
and more. Begins at 5 p.m. Buda City Park. www.budachamber.com 512/295-9999
Hill Country
4—BUFFALO
GAP: Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
Children’s parade begins on Mulberry Street and ends at the
historic village. The Declaration of Independence is read on the church steps.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N. William. 325/572-3365
Panhandle Plains
4—CASTROVILLE:
Fourth of July Parade
Enjoy the many colorful floats and antique cars. The theme is
“Life, Liberty and Justice.” Downtown Castroville. www.castroville.com
830/931-2262
Hill Country
4—CEDAR
PARK: Fourth of July Celebration
Enjoy live music, air castles, washer tournaments and games for
all ages. Ends with a magnificent fireworks display. Hours are 4 to 10:30 p.m.
Milburn Park, 1901 Sunchase Blvd. www.cedarparkfun.com
Hill Country
4—CHAPPELL
HILL: Fourth of July Parade & Summer Cowboy Event
Features floats, cowboys, antique cars, the renowned Marching
Kazoo Band and more. Begins at 10 a.m. Cowboy fun begins at 11 a.m.
www.chappellhillmuseum.org 979/337-9910
Prairies and Lakes
4—CHILDRESS:
Festivities in the Park
Includes activities, games, food booths and fireworks at dusk.
Fair Park Childress. 940/937-3210
Panhandle Plains
4—CLEAR
LAKE AREA: Fourth of July Fireworks over Clear Lake
Begins at 9:30 p.m. Clear Lake Park Boat Ramp. 281/488-7676
Gulf Coast
4—CLEBURNE:
Fourth of July Celebration
Enjoy a fabulous fireworks display at dark over Lake Pat
Cleburne. www.cleburnechamber.com 817/645-2455
Prairies and Lakes
4—COLLEGE
STATION: International Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks
Live entertainment and games begins at 5:30 p.m. The evening
culminates with a spectacular fireworks display. The George Bush Presidential
Library and Museum. bushlibrary.tamu.edu (no www) 979/691-4069
Prairies and Lakes
4—COLORADO
CITY: Annual Fly-In & Breakfast
Includes a variety of airplanes. Colorado City Airport.
www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com 325/728-3403 or 325/728-2542
Panhandle Plains
4—COLUMBUS:
Texas’ Oldest Independence Day Celebration
Bring a picnic basket with goodies and enjoy an evening of
fireworks. Beason’s Park. www.columbustexas.org/chamber 979/732-8385
Prairies and Lakes
4—COMANCHE:
Family on the Fourth Celebration & Fireworks Show
Includes fireworks and live music. Comanche High School Football
Stadium. www.comanchechamber.org 325/356-3233
Prairies and Lakes
4—COMFORT:
Fourth of July Celebration & Parade
Includes a parade, barbecue, arts & crafts booths, games for kids
and Miss Comfort Pageant. Comfort Park and Downtown Historic District.
www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com
Hill Country
4—COMMERCE:
Fourth of July Celebration
Includes music on stage, food, children’s activities and 9:30
p.m. fireworks. Bicentennial Park. 903/886-3950
Prairies and Lakes
4—CORPUS
CHRISTI: Big Bang Celebration
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, patriotic ceremonies, live
music at the Cole Park Amphitheater, parade and bayfront run. Downtown Bayfront.
www.cctexas.com 361/826-3460
Gulf Coast
4—DALHART:
July 4 Fireworks Display
Rita Blanca Lake, FM 281. www.dalhart.org 806/244-5646
Panhandle Plains
4—DEER
PARK: Fourth Fest
Includes live music, concessions and fireworks. Offers fun for
the whole family from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 500 W. 13th St. www.deerparktx.gov
281/478-2050
Gulf Coast
4—DEL
RIO: First Friday Art Walk
Local art galleries display artwork of local and out-of-town
artists. 830/774-3456
Big Bend Country
4—DEL
RIO: July 4 Activities — Firework Display
www.drchamber.com 830/774-8558
Big Bend Country
4—DENISON:
July 4 Extravaganza
Enjoy a choreographed fireworks show, music and food. Munson
Stadium. www.denisontexas.us 903/465-1551 or 903/464-4452
Prairies and Lakes
4—DENTON:
Fourth of July Jubilee — “Liberty Fun Run”
Includes American Pride Cook-Off, Yankee Doodle Parade,
children’s carnival, horseshoe tournament, craft show and sale, and more. Begins
at 7 a.m. Quakertown Park. www.dentonparks.com 940/349-8733
Prairies and Lakes
4—DENTON:
Kiwanis Fireworks Show
Features patriotic music and spectacular fireworks. Begins at
7:30 p.m. University of North Texas’ Fouts Field. 940/387-6323
Prairies and Lakes
4—DRIPPING
SPRINGS: Fourth of July Fire in the Sky
Includes spectacular fireworks display, food booths and live
music. DS Sports and Recreation Park. 512/858-5159
Hill Country
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