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NOVEMBER
 November
3 - Port Isabel
25th ANNUAL WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP SHRIMP
COOK-OFF...
Saturday. Awards in both professional & amateur
divisions with contestants from both sides of the
border. Also in conjunction, and a Folk Art Festival with all
types of arts & crafts for sale & fun for all. (800) 527-6102.
November
3 - Angleton
AUSTIN TOWN HISTORICAL REENACTMENT...
Celebrating the lives of those pioneers who settled Colonial
Texas. "Austin Town" features interpreters, period craft
demonstrators, sutlers, historical reenactments and period
games. Presented by Brazoria County Historical Museum. In its
22nd year!
www.bchm.org.
(979) 864-1208.
November
3 - George West
30th ANNUAL GEORGE WEST STORYFEST...
"The Storytelling Capital of Texas" presents tall tales,
cowboy poetry, Texas State Liars' Contest, classic car show,
folklore & ghost stories, live music, living history,
arts/crafts & children's activities at the Courthouse Square.
www.georgeweststoryfest.org.
(361) 449-2481.
November
30 – December 2 - Galveston
45th DICKENS ON THE
STRAND…
Charles Dickens’ London is brought to life with 19th-century
costumed characters, vendors, parades, bedraces, bagpipers,
carolers and five stages of entertainment at the Strand
National Historic Landmark District downtown. (409) 765-7424.
www.dickensonthestrand.org
or
www.galvestonhistory.org.
DECEMBER
December
1–2 - Boerne
35th ANNUAL OMA'S CHRISTMAS FAIR...
Shop for handcrafted merchandise among dozens of vendors in
three buildings at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. Enjoy
photos & scheduled visits with Santa, door prizes, kid's
activities, toy drive, and a bake sale. Held rain or shine.
www.KCFA.org.
December
1–2 - McAllen
HOLIDAY PARADE & CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK...
Friday: Largest illuminated holiday/helium balloon parade in
TX, featuring more than 50 lighted floats, 30 larger-than-life
inflatable character balloons, bands & international
celebrities. Free seating. Both days: Food, music,
entertainment, carnival rides, craft vendors, photos with
Santa & Saturday's traditional Posada. (956) 681-1200.
www.mcallenholidayparade.com.
December
7–8 - Hondo
CHRISTMAS IN GOD'S COUNTRY...
Play in REAL SNOW, and celebrate a Hometown Holiday in
Downtown Hondo. Friday evening presents a Snow Play Area,
Pictures with Santa, Food Trucks and more. Come back Saturday
for a day of shopping, and watch our Lighted Christmas Parade
that evening. (830) 426-3037.
www.hondochamber.org
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December
7–9 - Tomball
11th ANNUAL TOMBALL GERMAN CHRISTMAS
MARKET...
Shop 175 vendors for holiday decor, food and gifts at this
open-air street festival with three tented stages of live
performances, German Santa, biergartens, Kinderfest
entertainment for youngsters, carnival, food, hayride, arts &
crafts, German & Texas music. Free admission. Old Town near
historical Depot Plaza.
www.TomballGermanFest.org.
(281) 379-6844.
JANUARY
January
12, 2019 - Port Isabel
35th ANNUAL PORT ISABEL "LONGEST
CAUSEWAY RUN & FITNESS WALK"....
In its 35th year, enjoy 10K certified run, #TX15006WG and
3-mile fitness walk. Over 4,800 participants. Call Chamber of
Commerce for info and applications. (800) 527-6102.
FEBRUARY
February
9 - Rockport
ROCKPORT'S CLAY EXPO...
The Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair features 30+ potters @ The
Women's Club, 1104 E. Concho in Downtown Rockport.
Rockport Center for the Arts, merchants & galleries
will feature Clay Art & potters in the Historical District.
(361) 729-5352.
February
16 - Edinburg
PIONEER AND RANCHING CRAFTS DAY (10am-4pm)...
Featuring South Texas & Northeastern Mexican arts/crafts.
Artisans demonstrate crafts used by early settlers of the
area. Highlights include woodworking, horse-hair braiding,
weaving, chuck wagon cooking & activities for children
throughout the day. Traditional foods & live music, in an
outdoor setting, make this event a highlight of the year.
(956) 383-6911.
MARCH
March
23 - Weslaco
TEXAS ONION FEST...
Salutes the Texas Sweet Onion developed in Weslaco. Features
an onion-eating contest, musical entertainment, dancing horse
shows, arts & crafts, car show, children's events, culinary
stage, kiddie rides and an onion recipe contest at Weslaco
City Park. (956)
968-2102.
www.weslaco.com/onionfest.
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