Daily Calendar For Texas State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Texas 2010 Fairs and Fun Diary

The Great Texas Mosquito Festival

Clute, Texas, 77531

July 29th to 31st

The Great Texas Mosquito Festival

The Festival’s events are listed (without times) on the site’s schedule page: http://www.mosquitofestival.com/schedule.html.
Designated as a family event, it will be playing music from the SourMash Band, the Midnight River and Trailer Choirs, Kyle
Park, Intercoastal Pirates and Casey Donahew. Some of the more unusual events will include Willie Man-Chew’s Treasure
Chest, a 5K Mosquito Chase, the Haystack Dive and the Mr. And Mrs. Mosquito Legs Challenge. Accommodation is
available from: http://www.mosquitofestival.com/hotels.html.

Blanco Trade Days and Farmers’ Market

Blanco, Texas, 78606

July 31st to August 1st

Blanco Trade Days and Farmers’ Market

Blanco Trade Days will be in Yett Park to the south of Blanco. The market will be under a pavilion in case of inclement
weather and the vendors will have set up on the picnic tables provided. Children’s play facilities are included in the pavilion, as
a washrooms. Pets are welcome. External interests include hiking trails, swimming, and camping in the Blanco State Park and
Blanco River, lavender farms and working ranches, a cooking school, a micro-brewery, the Old Blanco County Courthouse
and many antique stores.

Repticon Houston

Pasadena, Texas, 77507

July 31st to August 1st

Repticon Houston

Repticon Houston will be at the Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds on Houston's eastern periphery. It will feature
a selection reptiles, amphibians, and pet products from across the South, as well as providing a number of seminars and
activities for reptile fans. Check on the home page for updates to Repticon’s events (like the recent addition of a hognose snake
presentation). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

The Promise
Glen Rose, Texas
September 3rd to October 30th
The Promise

The Promise Spend a night under the beautiful autumn evening sky with us at the Texas Amphitheatre in Glen Rose, and experience the birth, life, words, death, resurrection, and triumphant ascension of Jesus Christ through The Promise. Based on Scripture and incorporating the music of award-winning contemporary Christian artists, The Promise brings a modern touch to the most amazing story ever told. Audiences experience a smiling, approachable Jesus who reaches out to people and changes lives. With its sweeping musical score, live animals, and a cast and crew of more than 150 dedicated Christian artists, The Promise is truly the experience of a lifetime. The Promise is performed Friday & Saturday evenings September 3 - October 30, 2010.

22nd Annual Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism
Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas
September 9th to September 11th
Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism

The Roundup for Autism is a three day event spanning the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to be held September 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2010. The Roundup was founded in 1988 by Bobby Norris (in honor of his daughter who has autism) and is solely designed to raise funds for the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas (ATC). Over the years, the Roundup for Autism has raised over $2 million dollars and has become one of the largest autism-related fundraising events in the State of Texas. The event’s Honorary Chairmen are Laura and Mayor Tom Leppert. Thursday, September 9th will commence Roundup for Autism festivities in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District with a Ranch Sorting competition from 8 am to 8 pm at Cowtown Coliseum. At 4:30 pm, a VIP Sponsor and Media Kick-off Party will be held at Rodeo Exchange Club. Ranch Sorting Competition Contact: Pete Muzyka 817-994-2596 Friday, September 10th marks another exciting day in the Stockyards. At 6 pm, spectators will line the streets to find a Parade of cowboys, saloon girls, Flamenco dancers, cheerleaders, and many more exciting participants marching up Exchange Avenue. The Roundup for Autism Parade will be led by Founder, Bobby Norris, and the Lone Star Pony Express. Roundup celebrities will lead the street-lined crowd directly to Cowtown Coliseum for the Roundup for Autism Celebrity Rodeo to begin at 7:30 pm. Celebrities will try their hand at events such as team roping, team penning, and professional bull riding. Celebrities include Barry Corbin, Larry Mahan, J.W. Hart, Tuf Cooper, Cody Lambert, and many more. Oscar winner, Robert Duvall is the honorary invited guest. Rodeo Tickets $10-$15 www.cowtowncoliseum.com Box Seats contact: Bob Garcia 817-545-7248 Saturday, September 11th is the final day for the weekend Roundup for Autism events. The Pegasus Ball, a black-tie formal event, will be held in the Regency Ballroom of the Fairmont Dallas hotel beginning at 6 pm. Live entertainment from the Roof Raisers band, live and silent auctions, and fine-dining will ensure this night will be memorable for all. Ball Tickets $200: Neil Massey 817-644-2076 x104

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HT Power Show
Hallsville, Texas
September 11th
HT Power Show

Car/Truck/and Motorcycle Show Located At Harvest Tabernacle near HALLSVILLE, TEXAS... 2010 HT Power Show Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 7am to 2pm Award ceremony honoring local servicemen 6707 East US Hwy 80 Hallsville, TX (next to Bruce's Custom Upholstery) Contact Stephen Hicks (903) 387-2077 or 903-841-0787 PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS WWW.POWERSHOWS.ORG

Art's, Antiques, and Autos Show Extravaganza
Denton, Texas
September 11th
www.dentonmainstreet.org

Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza is a FREE festival featuring a classic, custom, and hot rod car and motorcycle show on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square, 110 W. Hickory Street. Fine arts/crafts booths, antique & collectibles appraisals $5 per item, live music, festival foods and more. Trophies for car and motorcycle show, and cash prize for overall best of show winner in car and motorcycle categories. www.dentonmainstreet.org

Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In
Terrell, Texas
September 18th
Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In

The BFTS museum is hosting a Fly-In to honor the WWII British pilots who trained here and the American officers and civilian staff who assisted with that training. This year's theme is a salute to veterans of all service branches, recognizing the honor and valor of fallen service men and women, including the ultimate sacrifice of five young men from the City of Terrell. Throughout the day enjoy the planes, parachute jumps, static plane demonstrations, food, fun and more! TICKETS: Individual $5 each - $10 per Carload. Contact: info@bftsmuseum.org or 972-524-1714

Middlefaire Renissance Festival
Hillsboro, Texas
September 18th to October 3rd W/E Only
Middlefaire Renissance Festival

Middlefaire comes to life in a mid-Seventeeth Century English village with Buccaneers, Pirates, Gypsies, Rogues, tradesmen, merchangt, bely dancers and Irish Bards. Differing cultures, unique faire activities and a distinct "old town" feel give Middlefaire a look, ambience and character all its own...
located 4 miles north of Hillsboro, texas state hwy 171, faire is on the west side of the road at the intersection of state hwy 171 and county road 1458

Multicultural Festival
Longview, Texas
September 25th


Free Family Event for all ages. Live Entertainment from song and dance to poetry and education. Activities, Displays and Vendors of all sorts. And Food representing many cultures will be available. 4th year and growing come join us for a GREAT time. Located at Longview Exhibit Building at 1123 Jaycee Dr. Longview, Texas 75601

The Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild Biennial Luncheon and Quilt Auction
San Antonio, Texas
October 2nd
Quilt Auction

The Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild will host a live auction of a variety of quilted items made by local quilters Saturday, October 2, 2010. A portion of the proceeds will be presented to The Children's Shelter. Pre-paid luncheon $25 (no tickets sold at the door) @ 11:30am. Auction @ 1:00pm, entrance FREE. Contact Lori @ 210.454.7170; happyquilter281@yahoo.com

Jersey Village FFA Craft Show
Houston, Texas
November 6th and 7th
Our show has about 5000 attendees. We advertise, have elementary school choirs perform, put out a ton of signs, have a petting zoo and pony rides, lots of food, cake walk, chicken plop, great silent auction with GOOD stuff and a raffle with a huge TV from Gallery Furniture. If you have any questions please call us!! Patricia Aune or Karen Martin 713 444-0015 281 932-2271 713 851-6860 Free Parking & Admission