AUGUST

  August 30–September 2 - Boerne 
113th ANNUAL KENDALL COUNTY FAIR... Activities include a parade, livestock show, rodeos, bull riding, Queen's Pageant, arts & crafts, daily & nightly entertainment, and kid's activities. Labor Day Weekend. Herff Park-Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road. Gate admission includes all activities, plus FREE parking. (830) 249-2839.

SEPTEMBER

  September 8 - Caldwell
34th ANNUAL KOLACHE FESTIVAL... Downtown on the Courthouse Square, enjoy kolaches, food & craft vendors, Czech bands, quilt show, Antique Tractor Show, car show and Glamper show. FREE. www.burlesoncountytx.com. (979) 567-0000. festival@burlesoncountytx.com.

  Sept 15–16, Oct 20–21, Nov 17–18, Dec 1–2 - New Braunfels
OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS... Shop the exceptional handmade quality of Texas sculptors, potters, jewelers, unique craftsman and specialty food producers, while enjoying live entertainment and over 25 specialty stores and restaurants in Gruene Historic District. www.GrueneTexas.com or www.GrueneMarketDays.com.

  September 28–October 6 - Burton
LA-BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE... Dealers from across the country offer antiques, collectibles, vintage, porcelain restoration at the show & more. 8am start. Late shopping till 7pm, Sept. 28th. LaBahia Hall, 290W/237TX. Free admission & parking. For additional information, visit www.labahiaantiques.com, or call (979) 289-2684.

OCTOBER

  October 4–7 - Gruene Historic District / New Braunfels
32nd ANNUAL GRUENE MUSIC & WINE FEST... This Americana event benefiting local charities features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food & wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All four days are filled with vintner & music events, wine, food /beer samplings & Great Guitar Auction. For tickets/info, visit www.gruenemusicandwinefest.org, or call (830) 629-5077, or toll free from San Antonio (830) 606-1601.

  October 13 - Cameron
5th ANNUAL STEAKTOBER FEST & STEAK COOK-OFF... The cook-off competition features 44 Farms steaks, and you can buy tickets for a 44 Farms ribeye dinner. Enjoy artisans, crafters, wineries, music, children's activities, goat roping, horse drawn carriage rides & old cowboy storytelling. Street dance & fireworks close out the evening. Downtown square events begin at 10am. www.cameron-tx.com. Email: chamber@cameron-tx.com. (254) 697-4979.

  October 26–28 - Kerrville
KERR COUNTY FAIR... Exhibits, petting zoo, cook-off, bull riding, dance carnival & midway, children's activities, stage entertainment, vendors, food & beverages...something for everyone! Hwy 27 East in Kerrville. In its 37th year! www.kerrcountyfair.com. (830) 257-6833.

  October 26–28 - Flatonia
CZHILISPIEL 46... Come celebrate the 46th Annual Czhilispiel as the historic area of the town is once again blocked off for all to enjoy 3 days of live entertainment. Jackpot Rita, parade, carnival, arts & crafts, CASI Czhili Cook Off, giant biergarten, food, special events, contests, and concerts. www.flatoniachamber.com. (361) 865-3920.

  October 27 - Elgin
31st HOGEYE FESTIVAL... Texas' biggest small-town block party. 10am to 6pm. "The Sausage Capital of Texas" presents live music, handmade arts/crafts, carnival, cow-patty bingo, car show, kid's activities, BBQ Pork Cook-off, royal coronation & more! Historic Downtown. On Hwy 290, just 19 mi. east of Austin. hogeye@ci.elgin.tx.us  (512) 285-5721. www.hogeyefestival.com.

  October 27 - Bryan / College Station
BRAZOS VALLEY WORLDFEST - CELEBRATE THE WORLDWIDE CULTURES... Enjoy international performing groups, cultural  displays, dance lessons, storytelling, international food, arts & crafts, stage entertainment, Latin music & more. Free. 10am-4pm. Brazos County Expo in Bryan. www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org.

  October 27–28 - Gruene Historic District / New Braunfels
26th ANNUAL TEXAS CLAY FEST... Respected potters and sculptors from around Texas display, sell their wares and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on activities available for children. www.texasclayfestival.com. (830) 629-7975.

NOVEMBER

  November 3 - Hempstead
BLACKWOOD HARVEST HOEDOWN... This Texas food & Fall celebration salutes the bounties of the Gulf Coast area with classes & demos for straw bale construction, organic foods, craft beer & wine, fermentation, mixology, farm tours, kid's yoga, beekeeping & more. Also enjoy farm-fresh tastings, arts & crafts, speakers, local foods, dance-hall bands & dancing. 27144 Rock Island Rd, 10am-4pm. For more info, visit: www.Blackwoodland.org/Hoedown.

  November 30 & December 1 - Flatonia
CHRISTMAS IN FLATONIA... Nov 30 - Wonderful Winter Wine Walk, 5:30 to 9pm - Lots of samples for $20! Dec 1 - Merry Market 9am-4pm with Santa, Arts & Crafts and a Cookie/Candy Carnival - Civic Center, 208 E. North Main St. in Flatonia. Exit 661 on IH-10. (361) 865-3920. www.FlatoniaChamber.com.

DECEMBER

  December 6 - Cameron
CAMERON CHRISTMAS PARADE... Join us for this year's "Merry Texas Christmas Y'all" parade on the downtown square! Explore museums, Old Jail, the circa-1940 miniature of Cameron, a working railroad model, and the decorated historic downtown. Enjoy vendors, arts & crafts, a parade with over 70 floats, and get your picture taken with Santa. Festivities start at 5:30 pm & parade at 6:30 pm. www.cameron-tx.com. (254) 697-4979.

  December 27–28 - Cameron
CAMERON CHAMBER CHRISTMAS BASKETBALL CLASSIC...  Watch teams of the best basketball talent in Central Texas compete in this exciting, edge-of-your-seat tournament! This year we welcome teams from Australia! As a new addition, two coaching seminars are given to team coaches by Alan McAughtry, a FIBA accredited Level 2 Coach with 10 National Championships. For more info: www.cameron-tx.com. (254) 697-4979.  v