Brackettville, Texas – Cowboys Christmas Ball
March 6-7, 2020
Hundreds of living historians in western and/or Native American costumes are the highlight of this history-infused celebration. For those more athletic types, there is a 5k run you can register for in advance. There will be vendors and juried contests.
For more information
www.fortclarkdays.org/
#Travel #Texas – #Brackettville – Fort Clark Days – March 6-7, 2020
#Travel #Texas – #Dallas – EarthX 2019 Conference and Expo – April 26-28, 2019
Dallas, Texas – EarthX Conference and Expo
April 26-28, 2019
Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210
Massive Earth Day Celebration put on by environmental organization, EarthX . The Expo takes place April 26 through 28th with lots of vendors, food for purchase, and activities. The Conference features presenters and topics of environmental interest and some networking/collaborating opportunities. The Film Festival spans April 19th through 28th at various theatres.
The Expo is free if you register online ahead of time; otherwise $5.00 per person. Conference, Gala and Film prices vary – see website for more details.
For more information
earthx.org/
#Travel #Texas – #Goliad – Under the Green Flag – February 23-24, 2019
Goliad, Texas – Under the Green Flag
February 23-24, 2019
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-12pm
Presidio La Bahia, 217 Loop 71, Goliad, Tx 77963
Living history reenactments of the 1812 Spanish siege of Presidio La Bahia (the “first Texas revolution”). Historians dress as men under the command of Gutierrez de Lara and Augustus William Magee as they wrestle control of Texas from the Spanish (years before the 1835-6 War for Independence).
Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, $2 for children (6-11), FREE for children under 6.
For more information
presidiolabahia.org/upcoming-events-1
#Travel #Texas – #Stafford – Greater Houston Train Show – Feb 16, 2019
Stafford, Texas – Greater Houston Train Show
February 16, 2019 – 10am – 4:30pm
Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road @ Murphy Road
The Greater Houston Train Show draws vendors and railroad enthusiasts from all over the southwest for this annual event. Lots of model railroad displays and operating layouts, photo contests, clinics and presentations, and vendors with lots of interesting things for sale.
Ticket prices: $12.00 per family, $6.00 per adult, $1.00 for children 12-18, and FREE for children under 12. FREE parking.
For more information
sanjacmodeltrains.org/GHTS.html
#Travel #Texas – #Grand Prairie – Lunar New Year – Feb 1-3, 2019
Grand Prairie, Texas – Asia Times Square
February 1-3, 2019
2615 – 2625 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Come celebrate the annual Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) with activities and dragon dances. Visit local shops or eat at nearby restaurants.
For more information
asiatimessquare.com
#Travel #Texas – #Bandera – Frontier Times Jamboree – January 27, 2019
Bandera, Texas – Frontier Times Jamboree
January 27, 2019 – 1pm – 4pm
FREE
Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th Street, Bandera, Texas
Old-fashioned country jamboree with music and fun in historic Bandera. This activity is held every fourth Sunday of the month. While you’re there, take the opportunity to visit other historical sites nearby.
For more information
www.frontiertimesmuseum.org/jamboree-jan-27th.html
#Travel #Texas – #Fredericksburg – Hill Country Indian Artifact Show – January 26, 2019
Fredericksburg, Texas – Hill Country Indian Artifact Show
January 26, 2019 – 8am-4pm
$6.00 admission (ages 14+)
Lady Bird Johnson Park (Pioneer Hall), 432 Lady Bird Dr (Hwy 16 South), Fredericksburg, TX
Interesting show and market for those who enjoy Western History. Lots of Native American art and pottery, arrowheads, bead work, jewelry, books and more. This group features several such shows a year if you can’t make this one.
For more information
www.hillcountryindianartifacts.com/Jan2019Show.html
#Travel #Texas – #Houston – MLK Grande Parade – January 19-21, 2019
Houston, Texas – MLK Grande Parade
January 19-21, 2019
Parades start at San Jacinto Street and Elgin Street
The MLK Holiday weekend starts Saturday (January 19th) with the 13th annual MLK Youth Parade at 12pm. The parade features over 20 marching bands and hundreds of performers.
Sunday (January 20) – 18th annual Battle of the Bands takes place at W.W. Thorne Stadium from 4pm-7pm. High School bands from around the country compete.
The holiday weekend wraps up on Monday (January 21) with the 25th annual Grande Parade (featuring this year’s theme of “It Takes a Village”) starts at 10am.
Buy your tickets online because they sell out. Prices range from $10 up to $25 online.
For more information
www.mlkgrandeparade.org
#Travel #Texas – #Clifton – Books on the Bosque – November 9-10, 2018
#Travel #Texas – #Edgewood – Heritage Festival – November 10, 2018
Edgewood, Texas – Heritage Festival
November 10, 2018 – 8:45am to 4pm
Heritage Park Museum of East Texas, Edgewood, TX
Per the website: Edgewood’s Heritage Park area bustles with folk art exhibits as artisans and vendors demonstrate age-old skills like blacksmithing, manual printing, weaving, hand quilting and soap making. And shoppers keen on finding unique and handcrafted Christmas ideas find inspiration amid the festival’s varied offerings from painters, wood sculptors and others. Of note, local artist Tori Walker, annually designs a new collectible Christmas ornament bearing the likeness of one of the buildings in Heritage Park Museum.
Vendor prices vary
For more information call 903-896-1940 or click on
edgewoodheritagefestival.com