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NOVEMBER
 November
3–4 - Sealy
TEXAS CULTURAL HERITAGE CELEBRATION...
Enjoy two days of true Texas history--the birthday celebration
for "Father of Texas" Stephen F. Austin and the
Sesquicentennial of the Chisholm Trail. Learn how Austin
brought the Old 300 to Mexican-held territory, culminating
with the Republic of Texas' independence. Experience chuck
wagon meals, cutting horse demonstrations, trick gun twirling,
dancing, music, bull whip artistry & more!
www.visitaustincounty.com or
www.visithouston.com.
(877) 558-7245.
November
4 - 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
21st year! www.bchm.org
. (979) 864-1208.
November
4 - George West
29th 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
4 - Port Isabel
24th 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, a Folk Art Festival & Mini Carnival with all
types of arts & crafts for sale & fun for all. (800) 527-6102.
November
18–19 - El Paso
LAS ARTISTAS ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW...
Shop for fine art and ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, mixed
media, paintings, and wood pieces -- all made by hand by 90+
juried artists. Meet the makers to learn the creative story
behind the art. Next Generation booth featuring local student
art. Gourmet food truck cuisine. Epic Railyard Event Center.
Free valet parking. $7 admission/under age 18 free.
www.lasartistas.org.
DECEMBER
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 7 international
celebrities. Free seating. Both days: Food, music,
entertainment, carnival rides, craft vendors, photos with
Santa & Saturday's traditional Posada. (956) 681-1200.
December
1–3 – Galveston
44th 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.
www.dickensonthestrand.org or
www.galvestonhistory.org. (409) 765-7424.
December
8–10 - Tomball
10th 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.
December
8–9 - Hondo
CHRISTMAS IN GOD’S COUNTRY…
Play in REAL SNOW, and celebrate a Hometown Holiday in
Downtown Hondo. Friday evening presents a Snow Slide, Snow
Play Area, Pictures with Santa, Food Trucks & more. Come back
Saturday for a day of shopping and watch our Lighted Christmas
Parade that evening. (830) 426-3037.
www.hondochamber.org.
FEBRUARY
February
17 - 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.
NOVEMBER
March
24 - 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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