JUNE

  June 7–9 - Lockhart
BBQ CAPITAL OF TEXAS" CHAMPIONSHIP COOK-OFF & 46th CHISHOLM TRAIL ROUNDUP... Join a western celebration with a RODEO, carnival rides & games, horseshoes, auction, live music concert & dances, arts/crafts, car show, bike ride and food vendors all at the Lockhart City Park, and Saturday Grand Parade downtown. www.chisholmtrailroundup.com or 512-398-2818.

  June 15–16 - Stonewall
57th PEACH JAMBOREE & RODEO... Parade, dances, queen's contest, rodeo, peach cobbler, peach-pit spitting & peach-eating contests, food, live music, Kid's Peach Patch, washer & 42 tournaments, peach judging & auction, and more! (830) 644-2735.

  June 15–16 - Holland
ANNUAL HOLLAND CORN FESTIVAL… Festivities include a lineman challenge, parade, 5K run, arts/crafts, BBQ cookoff, “corny” contests feature a corn cob relay, corn eating, corn cob throwing and corn seed spitting, chicken flying contest and musical entertainment both evenings at City Park. (254) 760-5211. www.hollandcornfest.org.

  June 16–17, July 21–22, August 18–19 - 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.

  June 19–23 - Elgin
WESTERN DAYS... Come experience exciting rodeo action. Carnival, arts & crafts, live music, and dance on Friday night. Longest parade in Central Texas on Saturday morning. Only 19 miles east of Austin on Hwy. 290. (512) 285-4515. www.elgintxchamber.com.

  June 23 - Austin
FUN STOP 5K & FESTIVAL... Downtown Austin presents THE only 5K with 12+ outrageously fun stops along the way. Dress up in your quirkiest costume. Make your way through the crazed obstacle course stop (drink in hand encouraged). Cool down at the foam party fun stop & smooch at the Puppy Kissing Booth. Enjoy musical performances by local bands. 710 Riverside Drive at Long Center. 4pm-9pm. (512) 524-2953 ext. 102. www.funstop5k.com.

JULY

  July 4 - Comfort
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION… Annual Home-Town Parade: 10am; Texas BBQ in Comfort Park by Smoke in the Hills: 11am-1pm; Live Music, Live & Silent Auctions, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Kids' Games, Snacks: 11am-3pm. Fun for All! https://comfortchamber.com, or call 830-995-3131.

  July 14 - McDade
MCDADE WATERMELON FESTIVAL... Join in a special salute to the melon in its 70th year in McDade with a parade, watermelon auction, vendors, waterslide, music, food, car show Queen's coronation, and street dance on July 13 (8pm-12pm), featuring Kenny Orts Band. McDade Watermelon Festival, PO Box 783, McDade, TX 78650. www.mcdadetx.com.

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. www.kcfa.org.

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.

  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 tollfree from San Antonio (830) 606-1601.

  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 27–28 - 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.  v