July - Texas Music Events Calendar 2013

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4th on Broadway Celebration
July 3-4
Downtown Lubbock, Texas; Broadway Avenue
Broadway Festivals, Inc.
Stephanie Nairn
P.O. Box 1643; Lubbock, TX 79408
(806) 747-7047; (806) 749-2929; Fax (806) 747-5671
Music: Big Band, Children's, Classical, Country, Cover/Tribute, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Gospel, Jazz, Pop, Regional Mexican, Rock, Tejano, West Texas Rock, Retro, Heritage Dance
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Street Fair, Fireworks Display, Parade
Broadway Festivals, Inc. is proud to present the annual 4th On Broadway Celebration. This free, outdoor family event celebrates unique musical cultures, artistic dynamism and diversity of the South Plains. Much to the delight of the festival organizers, the event attracts in excess of 100,000 people from Lubbock, Eastern New Mexico, Oklahoma, and other parts of Texas. Since it’s birth 23 years ago, this event has come to be known as, “the largest free festival in Texas,” and has been named, “Best Promotional Event,” by the Texas Downtown association. This popular community-wide celebration features exciting events for children and adults of all ages including an Independence Day Parade, street fair and a Picnic in the Park ending with a fantastic firework display. The focus is musical outreach. Caldwell Entertainment will carefully select more than 300 local artists to showcase their musical talent on 11 different stages throughout downtown Lubbock. Each stage will have performances from several different musical genres including a fiesta stage, eclectic stage, rock, TX country stage, and gospel stage. The Fourth on Broadway musical presentations are an outstanding opportunity to introduce children and families to a variety of musical venues.

Kaboom Town! ~ 2
July 3
Addison Arts & Events District; 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, TX
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-2851; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Big Band, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock
Activities: Fireworks Show and Air Show
Kaboom Town! is Addison's most explosive party of the year, which features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music, plus food, live music by military bands and popular local acts, spectacular Cavanaugh Flight Museum's historic warbird flyovers, and more. Rated one of the top 10 fireworks shows in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and more, Kaboom Town! promises spectacular views from just about anywhere in Addison. Avoid the traffic delays and stay after the fireworks for a free movie. Bands may submit materials via the website at: "http://www.addisontexas.net/events/KaboomTown/Applications_and_Forms/

Lights on the Lake
July 3
Pecan Grove Park and Amphitheater; 3200 Canyon Creek Drive
Sherman Department of Tourism
Katie Turner
P.O. Box 1106; Sherman, TX 75091-1106
(903) 892-7230; Fax (903) 957-3260
Lights on the Lake is our annual Independence Day celebration at Pecan Grove Park and Amphitheater, Sherman’s newest and largest park. The event is free – live music, kids’ activities, food vendors and a huge fireworks show entertain the crowd of more than 5,000 each year.

San Angelo's July 3rd Pops Concert
July 3
Bill Aylor RiverStage; 16 East Avenue A San Angelo, Texas 76903
San Angelo Symphony Society
Courtney Mahaffey
P. O. Box 5922; San Angelo, TX 76902-5922
(325) 658-5877; Fax (325) 653-1045
Music: Classical, Pop
Activities: Concert season, Fireworks, Fly-over
The San Angelo Symphony is proud to announce Multi-Chem as the 2010 title sponsor of its 23rd annual July 3rd concert. This celebration brings together over 35,000 people from as far away as Houston, Dallas, and Austin and is known as the fourth largest celebration of its kind in the State of Texas with continued support of a fireworks extravaganza sponsored by Town & Country and Stripes Food Stores. The free, family-friendly patriotic celebration includes music performed by the San Angelo Symphony, a parade of flags by active military stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base, the historic Fort Concho cannons, and a military flyover. Each year the concert proves to be an exciting event with something for everyone, and this year is no exception. Gates open at noon. The concert is free! Limited reserved seating is available.

Texas Cowboy Reunion
July 3-6
Texas Cowboy Reunion Grounds; Business Loop 277
Texas Cowboy Reunion
Gary Mathis
P.O. Box 928; Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-3138; Fax (325) 773-2411
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo, Trade show/convention, Chuckwagon, Barbeque Cook-offs
The Texas Cowboy Reunion is a celebration and gathering of cowboys and old-timers from all over Texas and the Southwest. The rodeo is billed as the world's largest amateur rodeo and the dance is one of the largest outdoor dances of its kind in this area. County, western swing, and honky tonk music is featured and enjoyed by young and old alike. Also an old timer's fiddler contest and cowboy poetry gathering is featured.

All Area Fourth of July Victory Band Parade
July 4
Broadway; Lubbock, TX
Lubbock Independent School District
Will Burks, Director of Fine Arts
1628 19th Street; Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 766-1045; Fax (806) 766-1089
Music: Americana, Classical, Pop
500 member band. Every other year event. Lubbock! volunteer parade band will assemble again in July 2011. We are part of the "4th on Broadway" Parade hosted by Broadway Festivals.

Aqua Boom Celebration
July 4-6
Kingsland Chamber Grounds; Highway 1431
Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Gay Gambert, Aqua Boom Committee
P.O. Box 465; Kingsland, TX 78639
(325) 388-6211; Fax (325) 388-5391
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance, Dance
Aqua Boom celebrates its 44th year in 2013! On the weekend of July 4-6th. there will be a Poker Run on the Water, Fish Fry, Patriotic Concert, Parades (Children's, Land and Boat), Arts & Crafts Fair, Pie Eating Contest, Brazos Bottom Cow'ographers Wild West Show, Children's Activities, Wacky Raft Race, Personal Watercraft Obstacles Course, Rubber Duckies Race and a Ski Show. Music will include 3 days of performances by local performers as well as a Street Dance. Our Second Annual Barbeque Cook-off will hopefully expand to include a sanctioned Chili Cook-off. The Grande Finale will include our fabulous fireworks, music and lots of family fun! Come to Kingsland for the 4th... you're gonna love it!

Coolest 4th of July
July 4-7
Memorial/Union Square
Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce
Lisa Nugent, Executive Director
P.O. Box 378; Fort Davis, TX 79734
(432) 426-3015
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Street dance
A 3-day annual celebration which is a community and tourist attraction; includes courthouse lawn vendors/exhibitors, fireworks, parade, and an evening street dance. Complete schedule TBA, check web site for details.

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Briscoe Park; 3201 South Highway 35, Alvin, TX
City of Alvin
Michelle Nesrsta
216 West Sealy; Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-4299; Fax (281) 388-4350
Music: Patriotic
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Fourth of July Celebration features live music and fireworks at dusk.

4th of July Celebration
July 4
Milburn Park; 1901 Sun Chase Blvd
City of Cedar Park City Hall
Tim Dean
600 North Bell Blvd; Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 401-5000
Activities: Annual Event
Cedar Park's annual 4th of July Celebration takes place at Milburn park. Enjoy a fabulous day of celebration at Milburn Park with dancing, live music, food concessions, and lots of activities throughout the day. The day will end with a magnificent fireworks display. Call (512) 401-5500 for more information.

Fourth of July Celebration on the Neches River
July 4
Riverfront Park; 701 Main Street, Beaumont, TX
Beaumont Civic Center
Claudie Hawkins
P.O. Box 3827; Beaumont, TX 77704
(409) 838-3435 ext. 4204; (800) 782-3081 ext. 4204; Fax (409) 212-9383
Music: Classical, Country, Pop
Activities: Fireworks
Fourth of July Celebration on the Neches River offers a rollicking salute to our nation's past with events that include local musical groups performing at 6 p.m and an 8 p.m. Concert by the Symphony of Southeast Texas. The orchestra will perform aboard a barge anchored in the Neches River as the audience savors the music from the park's grassy knoll. At 9 p.m., fireworks explode in the sky while the explosive and dramatic delight to eye and ear continues for about 30 minutes. Food and beverage booths are set up only in the park.

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
City Park; Highway 84
Mad Dads
P.O. Box 212; Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3461
Music: Country, Cowboy, Tejano
This event celebrating the American independence day takes place in an open park. The event starts at noon an goes until 10:30 p.m. We feature live bands playing all kinds of music (Country, Western, Tejano, Blues, etc.). Food vendors are open to the public during the event and the public is welcome to do their own barbecue. Fireworks display begins at dark.

Fourth of July Celebration
July 4-6
Towle Memorial Park; South College Avenue
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Calley
P.O. Box 840; Snyder, TX 79550
(325) 573-3558; (325) 573-3559; Fax (915) 573-9721
Music: Country, Gospel, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Trade show/convention, Bike race
This Fourth of July Celebration includes an early morning prayer breakfast with gospel music. Other activities include local quartets or groups, patriotic music, a parade, food booths, craft show, volleyball and washer tournament, carnival, and fireworks.

Fourth of July Fireworks & Symphony
July 4
Auditorium Shores; Austin, TX
Austin Symphony
Anthony Corroa
1101 Red River; Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-6064; Fax (512) 476-6242
Music: Americana, Classical
Activities: Annual Event
Be part of the largest Independence Day celebration in the State. The Austin Symphony performs patriotic classics and the ever-popular 1812 Overture-punctuated by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannon, courtesy of the Texas National Guard Salute Battery. The concert finale backdrop is the spectacular mile-high fireworks display over the city's skyline. Free and open to the public. Music starts at 8:30 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration ~ 2
July 4
Centennial Park and Stephenson Park; Friendswood
City of Friendswood
James Toney
910 South Friendswood Drive; Friendswood, TX 77546-4856
(281) 996-3220; Fax (281) 996-3265
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Friendswood Fourth of July Celebration features live music.

Frontier Days Celebration
July 4
Old Settler's Park; Round Rock
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street; Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 218-5400; Fax (512) 218-7097
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Enjoy free watermelon, children's games, arts and crafts vendors and a skydiver, all leading up to the fireworks display accompanied by great patriotic music played by the Austin Symphonic Band.

Granbury Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 4-6
Downtown Granbury; 100 Pearl Street
Granbury Chamber of Commerce
Sondra Walton
3408 East Highway 377; Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 573-1622; Fax (817) 573-0805
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Classical, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: County fair, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, parade, fireworks, carnival
Granbury's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration honors our nation's independence with arts and crafts on the historic downtown square, a patriotic parade, ranch rodeos and one of the best fireworks display in Texas. You can't help but be filled with American pride! Don't forget the key ingredient of live entertainment that will get your toes tapping and boots scootin'. Join us for a Celebration you won't forget, featuring Langdon Center Big Band and various local artists!

July 4th Frontier Days Celebration
July 4

City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street; Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 218-5400
Activities: Music festival
A parade, jalapeno pepper eating contest, children’s games, Sam Bass Shootout and skydivers are all part of the City of Round Rock’s July 4th Frontier Days Celebration. It’s a day of fun with an annual parade, pony rides, inflatables, arts and crafts vendors, Ballet Folklorico dancers and a re-enactment of the historical Sam Bass Shootout, all leading up to the annual fireworks celebration! This event is free for the entire family. Independence Day festivities will begin with free watermelon at the Lakeview Pavilion. Next, skydivers will fly into the festivities; then guests will enjoy music from the Austin Symphonic Band with Movies in the Park beginning after dark.

July 4th Jamboree
July 4
Beaux Hickey's Pavilion; Double B Ranch and Resort, Harper
Double B Ranch and Resort
Dr. Bess Lester
1703 Laurel Street; La Marque, TX 77568-5823
(830) 990-9500; (830) 990-4122
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Polka, Rock
Activities: Singing contests
Come to the Double-B-Ranch ol' timey 4th of July. Saturday under the stars with fireworks. Kid's game start at 6:00 p.m. Live band! Good ol' fashioned fun. Hotdogs, hamburgers, cold beer and soda! Gotta come and be the fun. Wear red, white and blue. Camp out, stay in the lodge or cabins.

Lake Cities 4th of July Celebration
July 4
City Park in Lake Dallas; 101 West Hundley Drive
City of Lake Dallas - Community Relations
Julie Chapman; Community Relations
212 Main Street; Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-2226 Ext. 132; Fax (940) 497-4485
Music: Country, Pop
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Fireworks
On Independence Day the cities of Corinth, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores, and Lake Dallas unite for a one-of-a-kind Fourth of July blow-out celebration. Lake Dallas City Park will be filled with hometown patriotic festivities including the traditional parade, contests for cash prizes, great food and a vendor market along with live entertainment. Eleven Hundred Springs is the headline entertainment prior to the fireworks show. It's become a tradition to welcome Texas' own Eleven Hundred Springs to our Independence Day celebration with their unique country style of Western Swing and Honky Tonk - it's a fantastic show and appropriately followed by a firework spectacular!

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic
July 4
Billy Bob’s; Fort Worth, TX
Billy Bob's Texas
2520 Rodeo Plaza; Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 624-7117
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Billy Bob's Texas announces the return of Willie Nelson's Legendary 4th of July Picnic to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The long-standing Texas tradition now in it's 40th year will again be held outside and inside of the famed Billy Bob's Texas. Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic is designed to provide guests a not-to-be-missed afternoon and evening of exceptional performances by artists from all musical genres, along with some unexpected jam sessions. Although Willie Nelson has not announced his entire picnic line-up, early confirmations include Corey Smith, Whiskey Myers, and Deadman. Past performers include a who's who of country music and rock. Willie Nelson's new album "Heros", will be released in May and features Snoop Dogg, Sheryl Crow, and Kris Kristofferson, along with his sons Micah and Lukas, so you never know who will show up at the picnic! This year's setup will again feature the air-conditioned comfort of Billy Bob's opening to the landscaped beauty of Rodeo Plaza in the Stockyards. Doors will open at 11:30 am with the first artist taking the stage at 12 noon. This event will be held inside and outside Billy Bob's Texas. 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No chairs - No umbrellas - No pets - No Coolers.

Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza ~ 2
July 4
Town Green Park and Waterway Square; Town Green Park (2099 Lake Robbins Drive), The Woodlands; Waterway Square (31 Waterway Square Place)
The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau
Casey Snyder
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard; The Woodlands, TX 77381-3901
(281) 363-2447; (877) 963-2447; Fax (281) 210-3499
Activities: Awards show, Music festival
Come enjoy the second largest fireworks display in the Houston Area at the 16th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival in The Woodlands Town Center. It is held in Town Green Park and Waterway Square. Enjoy live music, great food, games for the kids, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Red, White and Lewisville
July 4
Vista Ridge Mall area
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante, Marketing and Events Coordinator
P.O. Box 299002; Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719
Activities: Fireworks
The Red, White and Lewisville fireworks show is held in the Vista Ridge Mall area.

Schertz Fourth of July Jubilee
July 4
Pickrell Park; Aero Avenue & Oak Street
Schertz Parks & Recreation Foundation
John E. Bierschwale
1400 Schertz Parkway; Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 619-1630; (210) 619-1000; Fax (210) 619-1050
Music: Country, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Carnival, Fireworks, Parade, BBQ Ribs Cook-Off
The Schertz' Jubilee celebration has become one of south Texas' largest tributes to freedom, and to the men and women who serve in the armed forces. Visitors to Schertz are treated to one of the longest 4th of July parades in the region, an annual carnival with everything from classic arcade games to an iconic Ferris wheel, live local musical entertainment, an apple pie baking contest, and a BBQ Ribs cook-off. And what would the Fourth of July be without the rocket's red glare? Nothing! Schertz is proud to be the home of the only annual star spangled spectacular that goes off in the rain, shine, drought or flood! Gate admission is FREE, so join us July 3rd and 4th! Bring the whole family out and celebrate freedom the Schertz way at the 37th Annual Jubilee!

Summerfest ~ 2
July 4
San Marcos Plaza Park; 401 East Hopkins
Summerfest Steering Committee
Lisa Morris
630 East Hopkins; San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-8400; Fax (512) 245-3817
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
Summerfest is an old-fashioned celebration that takes place at San Marcos Plaza Park featuring fun for families with live music, food booths, and activities as well as fireworks in the evening.

The City of McKinney Red, White and BOOM! ~ 2
July 4
Craig Ranch
City of McKinney
Heidi Stark, Communications & Marketing
222 North Tennessee Street; McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 547-7500
Activities: 4th July Celebration
On July 4, McKinney will host a community-wide celebration of freedom, family fun, food and entertainment. Red, White and BOOM! kicks-off the activities in Historic Downtown McKinney with a Hometown parade. In the evening, festivities move across town to the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch for family fun and fireworks. Live music will be on Center Stage from 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.

Cactus Pear Music Festival
July 5-14
Coker United Methodist Church, Boerne First United Methodist Church, New Braunfels Presbyterian Church; 231 East North Loop Road; 205 James Street; 373 Howard Street
Cactus Pear Music Festival
Renee' Davis, Executive Director
P.O. Box 880; Converse, TX 78109-0880
(210) 838-2218
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
It's hard to believe but the 15th season is here and gone with lots of wonderful memories of great performances still running through our heads. It's always sad to hear that last note of the last concert; but, it reminds us of how much more music there is to experience, whether with another CPMF season a mere 9 months away or, better yet, with a great SAS season in swing as well as concerts by Olmos Ensemble, Camarata, Tuesday Musical Club and San Antonio Chamber Music Society.

Hell in Houston
July 5
Walter's Downtown, 1120 Naylor Street, Houston, TX
Graf X Productions
Herman H. Garcia
7330 Linden Crest, No. 110; Houston, TX 77061
(832) 875-2523
Music: Metal, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Hell in Houston is an annual event presented by Graf X Productions that seeks to spotlight the best in local Heavy Metal Music. In 2013 the event will be held on July 5th at Walter's Downton. Bands will include We, the Enemy, The Monk Bunkees, Sadistic Butchering, Knocturnal Maddness, Anova Skyway, Christ Malformation, Maiestas from Dallas, Carry the Storm, Desecrate the Faith, and Saxon King.

July Jubilee
July 5-6
Brady Lake Park; Brady, TX
Brady / McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce
Erin Corbell, CFO/ Member Services
101 East First Street; Brady, TX 76825
(325) 597-3491; Fax (325) 792-9181
Music: Country
Activities: Street dance, Street parade, Carp fishing tournament, Fireworks
The 87th Annual July Jubilee Celebration features a street dance Friday evening and a street parade, mud volleyball tournament, and fireworks on Saturday. The street dance and parade are held in downtown Brady around the historic square and the volleyball tournament and fireworks are held at Brady Lake.

Bastrop Patriotic Festival
July 6
Fisherman's Park; 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
927 Main Street; Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 303-0558
Music: Classical, Country
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Join us to Celebrate the Good Old USA and our nation's history! Bastrop Patriotic Festival offers lots of food, vendors, kid's activities and games, including a train the kids can ride. Live music - 8 PM The Austin Symphonic Band.

Dancing in the City
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Arts Festival Plaza Venue; One Arts Festival Plaza Venue
City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs
400 West San Antonio, Suite A; El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 541-4895
Music: Big Band, Country, Latin/Spanish, Western Swing
Activities: Street dance
Dancing in the City is an outdoor concert series in Arts Festival Plaza in the middle of downtown El Paso. It is presented in collaboration with the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The event offers attendees one hour of a live dance lesson taught by a professional instructor. Every week features a different genre of music. Both local and National artists are welcomed to apply.

Hot Nights, Cool Tunes
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Downtown Brenham around the Square; Brenham, TX
Main Street Brenham
Jennifer Eckermann, Community Development Manager
P.O. Box 1059; Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 337-7384; Fax (979) 337-7382
Music: Country, Cover/Tribute, Pop, Soul/R&B, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
Bring your lawn chairs and meet us at the Courthouse Square at 7:00 p.m. for a good time! Each weekend a different band will perform for your listening pleasure. Bring the whole family to experience Downtown Brenham with our summer concert series. Enjoy eating at one of Downtown's many restaurants or support the local Rotary Club's food booth. Children will enjoy dancing to the music and even riding the Hot Nights Train! This event is free to the public.

July Jazz ~ 2
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Beckert Park; 5044 Addison Circle, Addison, TX
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-2851; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
Enjoy summer evenings under the stars in beautiful Beckert Park. Listen to live music from some of the top area jazz musicians while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants.

Rockport Arts Festival
July 6-7
Waterfront in Ski Basin Area; 902 Navigation Circle
Rockport Art Association
Beverly Trifonidis
902 Navigation Circle; Rockport, TX 78382-2780
(361) 729-5519; (361) 729-5519; Fax (361) 729-3551
Music: Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
The Rockport Arts Festival features food, fine arts and master crafts, and a variety of music, including jazz, blues, folk, classical, country, and pop/rock, also a children's activity area. The primary focus of the festival is the artwork sold by the 120 artists juried into the Art Festival. Musicians are local.

Spring Ho Festival
July 8-14
Courtyard Square, W.M. Brook Park; Lampasas
Lampasas Spring Ho Festival, Inc.
Parks Committee
P.O. Box 985; Lampasas, TX 76550
(512) 556-5301; (512) 556-5301; Fax (512) 556-5301
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
What can you expect at Spring Ho? Well, there's the Spring Ho Beauty Pageant, the Hayloft Party Talent Contest, the Kiddie Fishing Derby, the County Fair, the Keystone Square Museum special exhibits, the Spring Ho Carnival, a Dance Contest, the Arts & Crafts Fair, a Pet Parade, the Diaper Derby, a BBQ Cook off, the Spring Ho Dance on the Square in the National Registered Historic District in Downtown Lampasas, the 10K & 1 mile run, a huge Spring Ho Grand Parade, Washer and horseshoe Pitching contest, and loads music, clogging, singing in the Park and in Historic Downtown Lampasas and much more!

Austin Chamber Music Festival and Workshop
July 9-27
Various locations; Austin, TX
Austin Chamber Music Center
Michelle Schumann
3814 Medical Parkway; Austin, TX 78756
(512) 454-0026; (512) 454-7562; Fax (512) 454-0029
Music: Big Band, Children's, Classical, Jazz
Activities: Concert season, Music festival, Lectures
The Austin Chamber Music Workshop is held in conjunction with the Chamber Music Festival and features such activities as all-day chamber music coaching, piano ensembles, lecture presentations, sessions on jazz composition and improvisation, and special sessions for adult groups. Evening performances are held at venues all over Austin and feature performances by internationally renowned chamber ensembles and soloists as well as performances by talented and well-established local musicians. 2013 artists include: St. Petersburg String Quartet, Victoire, Vienna Piano Trio, Awadagin Pratt, Badi Assad, Eroicia Piano Trio, Miro String Quartet, Time for Three, and the Aeolus Sting Quartet. Our summer workshop provides a fun and motivational environment kids and adults to make great music with new friends. Why not spend your summer collaborating with other musicians who have a passion like yours for chamber music! We offer a primary division, a young artists division, an adult division, and an adult chamber orchestra.

Sealybration
July 12-14
B&PW Park; 1008 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474
Sealy Community Foundation
Sealy, TX
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Trade show/convention
Sealybration is a local family-oriented festival that takes place in July. This year, activities include a carnival for the kids, LSBS-sanctioned BBQ cook-off, fireworks display, vendor booths, tractor show, 10 and under youth baseball tournament and live entertainment. Headliners include Roger Creager and John Conlee. The Sealybration is organized by the Sealy Community Foundation which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of education opportunities and non-profit charities. The events of the Sealybration are sponsored by and operated through local adult and children non-profit organizations. All money and proceeds collected by the Sealybration will be distributed back to Austin County.

Taste of Dallas
July 12-14
Fair Park; 1200 South Second Avenue (Grand Avenue)
Taste of Dallas, LLC
2740 SW Martin Downs Blvd #337; Palm City, FL 34990
(561) 889-4113; Fax (770) 952-4334
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
The Taste of Dallas is a festival featuring a variety of cuisine from over 60 restaurants from all over DFW. Cooking demos, live music, beer & wine tasting, kids activities, arts/crafts and much more!

Buckets and Boots Benefit Concert
July 13
Rocker B Ranch; Graford, TX
Buckets and Boots Foundation
Beverly James, Director of Fundraising
1000 Foch Street, Suite 110; Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 984-8532
Music: Americana, Country, Rock
Benefit concert featuring Turnpike Troubadours, Casey Donahew, Tracy Lawrence, and many more to raise funds in support of the Palo Pinto County Fire Departments.

Early Settlers Day Festival
July 13
Hockley County Courthouse Square; 802 Houston Street Levelland, TX 79336
Levelland Chamber of Commerce
Mary Siders, President
1101 Avenue H; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3157; (806) 894-3158; Fax (806) 894-4284
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Trade show/convention, parade, antique tractor show
Every second Saturday in July, one of the biggest events on the South Plains is held in Levelland. Celebrate the city's rich heritage with good food, music, fellowship, arts, crafts and a parade. Early Settlers Day is a time to pay tribute to those who first settled in the area as musicians and vendors surround the downtown square and county courthouse to have a good time and honor the pioneers of the past. Early Settlers Day includes numerous food festivals, over 90 trade booths and a large music stage. Each year brings a new theme but the same old good times. Help celebrate with the early settlers of the past and the pioneers of the future. Some of this year's activities include: Turtle Race, Stick Horse Race, Pancake Breakfast, Dog Show, 4-H Project, Horseshoe/Washer Pitch, Ferris Wheel, Kiddie Train Rides, Rock-Wall Climb, Street Dance, Pony Rides, Water Slides, Antique Tractor Display.

Parker County Peach Festival ~ 2
July 13
Historic Downtown; Weatherford
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Taylor Hall
P.O. Box 310; Weatherford, TX 76086-0310
(888) 594-3801; Fax (817) 613-9216
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop
Activities: County fair
The Parker County Peach Festival is a country day of family fun, featuring more than 215 arts and craft vendors. The event will take place in Weatherford's historic downtown, from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a children's area, non-stop entertainment, and of course our sweet, juicy Parker County Peaches. Beat the heat with Peachy treats of all kinds - peach ice cream, peach juleps, peach smoothies, peaches and cream, peach cobbler, and just plain ol' peaches to bite and let the juice run down your chin. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. There will be free parking from the 9th Grade Center, Weatherford College, and the Hall Middle School. Handicapped parking and shuttle are available from Weatherford Ninth Grade Center. Call Weatherford Chamber of Commerce for more information: Toll Free 1-888-594-3801. Come enjoy a "Growing Family Tradition" at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival!

Rodeo Roundup Weekend
July 13
Fort Mason Park Arena and Dance Slab; 1 mile south of Mason on Highway 87
Mason County Chamber of Commerce
Tommy Bierschwale
P.O. Box 156; Mason, TX 76856
(325) 347-5758; Fax (325) 347-5259
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Fiddling contests, Rodeo
The Mason County Roundup features a parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., arts and crafts fair on the courthouse lawn, a rodeo both nights at Fort Mason Park, a dance both nights at Fort Mason Park dance slab, a queens contest, story telling and a fiddlers contest. The rodeo is produced by Lester Merer Rodeo and Dance and features the the band Cody Widner and Sumthin Country.

Sweet Home Polka & Chicken Fest
July 14
Sweet Home Community Center; Swett Home
Yoakum C B Club
Kenny Machacek
P.O. Box 681; Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9034
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Polka
Activities: Music festival
The 19th annual Sweet Home Polka and Chicken Fest features the Texas Legacy Czech Band and Tony Janak's Polka Band 1:pm - 6:pm. Bar-b-que chicken Dinner will be served with all the trimmings to eat in, or to go.10:am-1:pm

Hempstead Watermelon Festival
July 20
Downtown Hempsted
Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
Mary Ann Drawl
P.O. Box 517; Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-8217; Fax (979) 921-0696
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, BBQ Cookoff, Parade
Come out and join us for some great family fun. Each year on the third Saturday in July we hold the annual Watermelon Festival. This year is going to be even more exciting as we add more entertainment and activities for everyone. Here is what we have in store: , Friday and Saturday night there will be some great live entertainment. We start activities with our Watermelon Festival Parade and Watermelon Queen competition. Throughout the festival there will be plenty of great food providers by a wide variety of vendors and our BBQ Cookoff. There are always opportunities to stop by and bid on auction items or visit one of many vendors if you are looking for that special gift. We will also have a great car show.

Salado Legends -- Outdoor Musical Drama
July 20, 27, August 3
Tablerock Amphitheater; 409 Royal Street
Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
Jackie Mills, Director
P.O. Box 312; Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-9205; Fax (254) 947-5269
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Scottish
Activities: Outdoor musical drama
Salado Legends: central Texas' favorite outdoor musical drama! Tablerock's Amphitheater is where history, legend and memories meet. An original song, "Be Careful What You Wish For," weaves the legends of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers, and the hopes of the Scottish settlers into a panoramic tale. Written by Salado playwright / lyricist Jackie Mills, music by local composers, directed by Donnie Williams and featuring a cast and crew of more than 100. Dinner at 7:15PM - $8.00 (child or adult), reservations required. Theater at 8:15 PM - $17.00 adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Call (254) 947-9205 for group rates and information.

Southwest Music Summer Exhibition
July 21-24
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Robin Tovar
1002 Central Parkway South; San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 492-8878
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Southwest Music Summer Exhibition is a comprehensive convention/exhibition for all music educators. Attendees can benefit from the strong music market in Texas and the Southwest United States while enjoying San Antonio's culture, food and entertainment.

Texas Bandmasters Association Convention Clinic ~ 2
July 21-24
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; 200 East Market Street, San Antonio
Texas Bandmasters Association
Michael Brashear, Executive Director
1002 Central Parkway South; San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 492-8878; Fax (210) 492-8996
Music: Big Band, Classical, Jazz, Marching Band
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Bandmasters Association has worked diligently over the past 65 years to further the cause of instrumental music education in the communities throughout the Lone Star State. As a professional service organization, TBA reaches out through its membership to constantly improve the quality of music education in Texas elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universities. Meeting the needs of instrumental teachers and the youth of Texas is a never ending challenge. We hope you will join us at our 66th Annual Convention/Clinic in San Antonio, July 21-24, 2013!

Texas Choral Directors Association Convention
July 21-24
Henry B Gonzales Convention Center; 200 E Market Street, San Antonio, TX
Texas Choral Directors Association
Sharon Lutz
7900 Centre Park Drive, No. A; Austin, TX 78754
(512) 474-2801; Fax (512) 474-7873
Music: Classical
Activities: Trade show/convention
TCDA and Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) jointly hold an annual convention in summer at Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. The Texas Choral Directors Association invites choral directors to explore music literature and performance by participating in special workshops and masterclasses during the Annual TCDA Convention. Special Event Entertainment, new music reading sessions; composers forum; conducting clinics; comprehensive musicianship through performance (CMP); and over 300 music industry exhibitor booths!

Wise County Old Settlers Reunion
July 21-27
Joe Wheeler Park; Highway 51 South
Wise County Reunion Committee
Cyndi Fernihough
P.O. Box 203; Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-7090; (940) 627-7090; Fax (940) 627-1003
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Western Swing
Activities: Music festival
The Wise County Old Settlers Reunion is for those who own camps. The ones who don't own camps are invited to enjoy the music and the children can enjoy the carnival. The activities are only at night.

Great Texas Balloon Race
July 22-28
East Texas Regional Airport; 269 Terminal Circle Longview, TX 75603
Great Texas Balloon Race
Brant Wright
410 North Center Street; Longview, TX 75601
(903) 237-4000; (903) 753-3281; Fax (903) 758-4791
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Country
Activities: Music festival, Sporting event
The Great Texas Balloon Race is a sporting/music event. Eighty of the best balloon pilots in the country compete for $30,000 prize purse and $10,000 Key Grab. Concerts on Friday and Saturday night have featured local, regional and national talent. Past headliners included Eddy Raven and Perfect Stranger, Kevin Fowler and the Eli Young Band.

Great Texas Mosquito Festival
July 25-27
Clute Municipal Park; 100 Park View Drive
City of Clute
Dana Pomerenke
P.O. Box 997; Clute, TX 77531
(979) 265-8392; (800) 371-2971; Fax (979) 265-8767
Music: Country, Rock, Texas Country
Activities: Street dance, Athletic Events: Skating, Biking, Running, Horseshoes, Washers, Dodgeball
The Great Texas Mosquito Festival activities include live national entertainment acts, a mosquito calling contest, 5K fun run, barbecue and fajita cookoffs, horseshoe and washer tournaments, a carnival, and a variety of both food and arts and crafts booths. Also featured are fun contests for youth and adults.

Mobeetie Music Festival
July 26-28
Old Mobeetie Jail Museum; Court House Square, Mobeetie
Old Mobeetie Texas Association
Melba Corcoran
P.O. Box 66; Mobeetie, TX 79061
(806) 845-2028; Fax (806) 845-2808
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival
The Old Mobeetie Music Festival is a family-oriented three-day music jamboree with stage shows as well as "shade-tree pickin" around the camp sites. Camping in the rough is available along with over 100 electrical hookups. The Old Mobeetie Jail Museum is open to visitors during the festival. Performers include local bluegrass bands as well as musicians from the surring states. Performers booked for 2013 include The Batton Family Band of Lubbock, TX, Triple L of New Mexico, Blocker - Stephens from OK, Batten Family of Lubbock, Hanks & Co. of Texas.

Tall City Blues Fest
July 26-27
Centennial Plaza; downtown Midland, TX (Centennial Plaza)
Tall City Blues Fest
112 South Loraine, Suite 440; Midland, TX 79701
(432) 262-0034; (432) 262-0034; Fax (240) 238-2724
Music: Americana, Big Band, Reggae
Activities: Music festival
Tall City Blues Fest (TCBF) is held in downtown Midland, TX (Centennial Plaza) the last full weekend of July. TCBF offers a multi-stage weekend of award-winning blues & roots music, educational clinics, art, food vendors, memorabilia, juke joints, and a midnight spectator jam; while also giving back philanthropically into the community. The Festival is a community-service project that offers a culturally diverse attraction in the West Texas community, contributes positively to the quality of life and creates tourism.

Allen City Blues Festival
July 27
Allen Event Center; 200 East Stacy Road, Suite 1350, Allen, TX
Allen Event Center
Tom Alexander
200 East Stacy Road, Suite 1350; Allen, TX 75002
(972) 912-1058
Music: Blues, Country, Rock,
Activities: Music festival,
The Allen City Blues Festival returns to Allen Event Center Saturday, July 27, with more than a dozen acts set to grace two stages throughout the day and into the evening. Main Stage acts will include Eric Johnson, Billy Cox Band of Gypsys Experience, the Wanda King All Star Revue Band featuring Joey Love, Griff Hamlin & The Circle City Horns, Kirby Kelley and The Peterson Brothers Band. The Guitar Sanctuary Stage will offer the Maylee Thomas Band, Grady Yates featuring Milo Deering and Brady Mosher, Nick and the Nighthawks, The Alex Dowidchuk Trio Featuring Thomas Dawson, Special Guests and featured performances from the Guitar Sanctuary Performance Academy.

National Day of the American Cowboy
July 27
Frontier Times Museum; 510 13th Street, Bandera, TX
Frontier Times Museum
Rebecca Norton
P.O. Box 1918; Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-3864
Music: Country
Activities: Awards show, Cowboy poetry, Rodeo
The National Day of the American Cowboy will feature western entertainment and live country music in downtown Bandera, children's activities, western arts and crafts, Texas Heroes Hall of Honor Induction ceremony, and a gunfight spectacular. On Saturday night, the museum will host an authentic Ranch Rodeo at Bandera's Mansfield Park. You can purchase tickets for the rodeo in advance at the Frontier Times Museum or on the day of the event.

South Texas Summer Polka Fest
July 27
Moravian Hall; 5601 Kostoryz Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78466
Czech Heritage Society of South Texas
P.O. Box 6254; Corpus Christi, TX 78466-6254
(361) 215-9163
The South Texas Summer Polka Fest will feature a variety of polka bands, battle dance and raffle. Meals will be available to purchase prepared and served by Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, green beans and bread; chicken noodle soup; BBQ beef sandwiches; beer, tea and soft drinks; and of course kolaches.

Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion
July 29-August 3
Reunion Pavilion and Grounds; 111 Reunion Drive, Alvarado, TX
Reunion Association
Billy Gray
P.O. Box 217; Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 866-2069; (817) 517-9920
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Gospel
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Parade
The Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion event includes the Parade and Queen Contest Monday, the Baby Contest Tuesday, a musical Wednesday, a Christian and gospel band Thursday, a Fiddler contest Friday, and a country/western band Saturday. There will be a large carnival on the Midway Wednesday - Saturday. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight.