September - Texas Music Events Calendar 2013

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Splash Jam
September 1
Elizabeth Milburn Park; 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX
City of Cedar Park - Parks & Recreation
Matthew Van Horn, Recreation Specialist
1435 Main Street; Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 401-5536; (512) 401-5500; Fax (512) 260-1661
Music: Country, Pop
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
A washer tournament will begin at 4:00 p.m. Starting at 5:00 p.m. enjoy free live music with a dance and inflatables. Fees apply for the following: food concessions, face painting, hamster balls, quad jump, spinner ride, super slide and rock wall. The night will end with a fabulous fireworks display. Milburn Pool will also be open (regular pool admission rates apply).

Sammons Jazz Fall Series
September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4th
Sammons Center for the Arts; 3630 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas
Sammons Center for the Arts
Joanna St. Angelo
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-7789; Fax (214) 522-9174
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music series
Sammons Jazz is the only regular ongoing jazz performance series in the Dallas-Fort Worth area featuring local jazz artists. If you enjoy jazz, you'll probably enjoy this showcase of local jazz artists in an intimate, relaxed, non-commercial and smoke-free setting . . . and at a nominal price for the evening! Sammons Jazz performances are developed around a theme (for example, a be-bop night or a jazz vocal night) and feature two performing groups; the fall series of Sammons Jazz runs from September through December; the spring series from February through May; Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30, ending by 10:00 p.m; there is a short intermission between the two groups; and many patrons appreciate the smoke-free environment of Sammons Jazz. Refreshments and valet parking included in ticket price. As an adjunct to Sammons Jazz, the Center has started a new series called Sammons Cabaret, taking place on the third Thursday of each month from February-May. See web site for details.

The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration
September 5-8
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds; 1501 Mac Davis Lane
The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, Inc.
Monica Hightower, Manager
P.O. Box 6638; Lubbock, TX 79493
(806) 798-7825; (806) 798-5929; Fax (806) 798-1290
Music: Cowboy, Western Swing, Poetry
Activities: Awards show, Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Trade show/convention, Chuck Wagon Cook-off, Youth activities & contests
The 25th Annual National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration is September 5-8, 2013, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas. The purpose remains to celebrate, preserve, and pass along our American Western heritage and cowboy culture for those who know and love it, and for those who have never known it before to learn from and enjoy it as well. The event includes entertainers, poetry and storytelling, western writers and authors panels, film and movie seminars, a Youth Wild West Day, horse-handling demonstrations, a horse-themed parade, Native American Indian activities and presentations, the ever-popular Chuck Wagon Cookoff, and exhibits of Western artworks and merchandise. Featured this year are 80+ cowboy and cowgirl poets, 70+ musical acts, 30+ storytellers, some 200 exhibit spaces filled with the best in Western art and goods, 20+ chuck wagons, and more.

Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair and Expo
September 6-14
Gregg County Fairgrounds; 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview
Longview Jaycees
Billy Clay
P.O. Box 1124; Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-4478; Fax (903) 753-5452
Music: Bluegrass, Classical, Country, Jazz
Activities: County fair
The Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair and Expo features a wide variety of entertainment including an array of exhibits, a carnival, magic shows, local musical acts and the Miss Gregg County Pageant. Acts include: Cooke County Line Band, Mr. Jones Band, Coyote Moon Band, Lauren Anderson Band, and the Del Rio Band. Events include: Eugene Wilkes Magic Show, Show-Me-Safari Petting Zoo, Show-Me-Swine Racers, D.A.R.E. Program, FFA Livestock Show, balloon artist by Happy Magic-Doug Sapp, the crowning of Miss Gregg County, and Miss Ashley Alm from Spring Hill High School. We have plenty of good food and exhibitors inside and outside. The Gregg County Fair & Expo is a place for clean family entertainment.

Septemberfest
September 6-7
Museum of the Southwest; 1705 West Missouri Avenue
Museum of the Southwest
Cathy Burgess
1705 West Missouri; Midland, TX 79701
(432) 683-2882; Fax (432) 684-9151
Music: Children's, Country, Rock
Activities: for children
Septemberfest is a two-day event with a preview party on Friday night. Held the second weekend of September, the event features artists, entertainers, and a children's area with games and prizes. Always popular, the entertainment area features local dancers, tumblers, individual musicians, bands, and choirs.

West Texas Fair and Rodeo
September 6-14
Taylor County Expo Center; 1801 East South 11th Street, Abilene, TX
Taylor County Expo Center
Rochelle Johnson
1700 Highway 36; Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 677-4376; Fax (325) 677-0709
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Rodeo, Trade show/convention, Regional Fair
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo features local and regional talent. Past performers include LeAnn Rimes, Crawfish, Rita Patton, Tickled Pink, Texas the band, Mark Alan Threadgill, Chris Chitsey, and Ricky Boen & Texas Mud.

Buddy Holly's Birthday Bash
September 7
The Buddy Holly Center; 1801 Crickets Ave
The Buddy Holly Center
Vassandra Okoruwa
1801 Crickets Avenue; Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 775-3560; (806) 775-3566; Fax (806) 767-0732
The Buddy Holly Center (Lubbock, TX) invites the public to attend Buddy Holly's Birthday Bash to honor Lubbock's most famous native son. Enjoy live music by Texas musicians, guided tours, educational activities, family activities, screenings of The Real Buddy Holly Story, and birthday cake.

GrapeFest
September 12-15
Main Street Historic District; Grapevine
Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau
Lisa A. McCowan, Media Relations Manager
One Liberty Park Plaza; Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 410-3185; (800) 457-6338; Fax (817) 488-6865
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Dance/Electronic, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Pop, Reggae, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Street dance
Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines at this annual event offering four full days of fun! You can walk down historic Main Street and sample the best that the Texas wine industry has to offer, take the kids to the carnival midway, enjoy sensational live music, attend one of our sophisticated food and wine affairs, cool off in the Vintners' Pavilion and more. Activities include: People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, Non-stop Entertainment on Multiple Stages, Carnival and Midway, Kid Zone, GrapeStomp, Vintners' Auction, Texas Wine Tribute Dinner and ItalianCarFest.

Texas Gatorfest
September 12-15
Fort Anahuac Park; 6 miles south of exit 810 off of IH-10, Anahuac, TX
Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce
Sarah Cerrone, Ambassador
P.O. Box R; Anahuac, TX 77514
(409) 267-4190; (409) 267-4190; Fax (409) 267-3907
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Street dance
Texas GATORFEST is truly the most unique festival in the state, combining the alligator and family fun for a good old Texas two-stepping good time! Witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, take an airboat ride or a river boat tour, enjoy three stages of entertainment, Texas Artisans, merchants and the scenic waterfront beer garden. Take a whirl on the adult carnival rides and treat the kids to the kiddie rides, pony rides and petting zoo. On Saturday and Sunday, witness the Great Texas Alligator Roundup and visit the Alligator Education Tent to get an up close and personal view of live gators, which outnumber Chambers County citizens by almost 3 to 1. Over 25 food and drink booths will be on hand, providing a menu to please every hungry festival guest.

Dia de los Toadies Festival ~ 2
September 13-14
Panther Island Pavilion; 395 Purcey Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Kirtland Records
3100 Main Street, Suite 347; Dallas, TX 75226-1535
(214) 824-7700; Fax (214) 824-7702
Music: Rock
Activities: Music festival
After five years of hosting their annual end-of-summer throw down at various locations throughout the state, the Toadies are taking the sixth Dia De Los Toadies to their hometown of Fort Worth. This year’s festival, set to feature a dozen bands performing across two stages, will take place on Saturday, September 14, at Panther Island Pavilion, just minutes from downtown Fort Worth. Per tradition, the band will also host an intimate “fireside/almost acoustic” showcase on Friday, September 13, the evening before their day-long bash.

Four States Fair and Rodeo
September 13-22
Four States Fairgrounds; Loop 245 and East 50th Street
Four States Fair
Dwight Duncan, CEO
3700 East 50th Street; Texarkana, AR 71854-8392
(870) 773-2941; (800) 776-1836; Fax (870) 772-0713
Music: Big Band, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Rodeo, Singing contests, Street dance
The Four States and Fair Rodeo features PCRA rodeo, carnival, exhibits, crafts, horse shows, livestock shows, and live entertainment. Past performers include Neal McCoy, Wade Hayes, Woody Lee, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, Colin Ray, Sawyer Brown, James T. Horn, M.C. Potts, John Conlee, Mark Chesnutt, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams III, Tom Wopat, and Texas the Band, T. Graham Brown, Exile, Kenny Chesney, Trini Triggs, T. G. Sheppard, Michael Twitty, Classic Rock All Stars, Scott Whitaker, Na Na Sha, Chris LeDoux, Hotel California, John Conlee, Al "LilFats" Jackson, Hunter Hayes.

International Accordion Festival
September 13-15
La Villita Historic Arts Village; South Alamo and Nuevo
International Accordian Festival
Gwen Rivera
P.O. Box 39843; San Antonio, TX 78218-6843
(512) 459-3495; (210) 865-8578; Fax (210) 228-0263
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Polka, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: Music festival, workshops
Based in San Antonio, the International Accordion Festival has earned a reputation for innovative programming, featuring international performers of the highest caliber, and for a commitment to cultural education by initiating cross-cultural communication in workshops and performances. This FREE festival has established itself as one of the premier events in the Southwest. The accordion in Texas is a perfect vehicle through which to tell the story of immigrant America. And the musical tale of immigrant America examined closely unpacks the rich international roots of our heritage. Historically rich from its variant origins, the accordion is at the root of numerous multicultural music traditions throughout the world, many of which have found their way to this country, many of which enjoy great acclaim in diverse parts of the world: the Italians, los mexicanos, the French, los dominicanos, the Germans, los colombianos, the Irish, los argentinos, the Poles, los españoles, the Czechs...and many others.

Pasadena Livestock Show, Rodeo and Championship Bar-B-Que
September 13-21
Pasadena Fairgrounds; 7601 Redbluff
Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Association
Rex Davis
7601 Red Bluff Road; Pasadena, TX 77507-1003
(281) 487-0240; Fax (281) 487-7067
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests, Street dance, Trade show/convention
Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo believes that we are one team, one association and one vision. We are a group of volunteers with a common goal working as one unit to achieve success through student education. Our vision is to benefit the community, support youth and education, and preserve cowboy heritage. We strive to promote education and preserve the way of the cowboy. Area businessmen and cowboys & cowgirls work side by side to bring the community together in one working unit. Our organization strives to meet and expand those expectations. By continuing with the dream of our forefathers our volunteers will help make this association a success and improve the quality of citizens that this community produces. BBQ cook-off: September 27 - September 29; Rodeo: September 14-22.

Washington County Fair
September 13-21
Washington County Fairgrounds; 1305 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, TX
Washington County Fair
Debbie Schroeder. Secretary
1305 East Blue Bell Road; Brenham, TX 77833-2436
(979) 836-4112; Fax (979) 830-8074
Music: Country, Regional Mexican, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Washington County Fair consists of livestock, home economics and commercial exhibits, country store, rodeo, junior livestock and commercial heifer sales, barbecue cookoff, rodeo, and specialty acts and events. Past performers include George Strait, Doug Stone, Kentucky Headhunters, Shelly West, Gary Morris, Sawyer Brown, Radney Foster, Exile, Shenandoah, Terri Clark, and others.

Guadalupe Street Parade & Calle Guadalupe Festival
September 14
Plaza Guadalupe; 1327 Guadalupe Street
Avenida Guadalupe Association, Inc.
Zahra Cruzan
1313 Guadalupe Street, Suite 100; San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 223-3151; Fax (210) 223-4405
Music: Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Salsa, Merengue
Activities: Music festival, Children's games
The Guadalupe Street Parade and Calle Guadalupe Festival will include free entertainment. The Grand Marshall for the Guadalupe Street Parade (parade route, application and rules) will be announced soon. The Calle Guadalupe Festival will have delicious Tex-Mex foods and top latino acts and is one of the city's largets multicultural events.

Kolache Festival
September 14
Downtown on the Square; Caldwell
Burleson County Chamber of Commerce
Louemma Polansky
301 North Main Street; Caldwell, TX 77836-1582
(979) 567-0000; Fax (979) 567-0818
Music: Polka
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance
The Kolache Festival is a day-long family event featuring arts-and-crafts booths, State of Texas kolache championship competition, and live entertainment with the best Czech musicians in Texas. Festival events include a Fine Arts show, ethnic foods, quilt shows, antique machinery, and a street rod and classic car show. There will also be museums, historical houses, state dignitaries, and collectible characters.

Addison Oktoberfest
September 19-22
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: Polka, German music
Activities: Cultural Festival, Music, Food, Dance, Arts & Crafts
Addison Oktoberfest brings an authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest featuring more than 30 hours of continuous family-oriented entertainment. German entertainers in authentic costumes perform traditional Bavarian folk dances, schuhplattling, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more. A special "Oktoberfest" Spaten Bier is served along with several types of German sausage, sauerkraut, strudel, giant pretzels and more. There are carnival rides, midway games, children's entertainment and activities and a 5K run benefiting Wipe Out Kids' Cancer. Bands may submit materials via the website at: http://www.addisontexas.net/events/Oktoberfest/Applications_Forms/

Larry Joe Taylor's Rhymes & Vines Music Festival and Home Brew Contest
September 19-21
Melody Mountain Ranch; Stephenville
Melody Mountain Ranch, Inc.
Sherry Taylor
4217 County Road 423; Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-8505; (254) 968-8505; Fax (254) 968-8800
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Homebrew competition
Larry Joe Taylor's 7th Annual Rhymes and Vines Music Festival and Home Brew Competition scheduled at Melody Mountain Ranch, just outside of Stephenville, TX. Event includes 3 days of original acoustic and band music. Attendance is approximately 2,000 and plenty of onsite camping is available. Visit our web site for updates on camping, prices, and artist lineup http://www.larryjoetaylor.com/.

Pioneer Days
September 19-21
Courthouse Lawn and Downtown
Camp County Chamber of Commerce
Allen Weatherford
202 Jefferson Street; Pittsburg, TX 75686-1304
(903) 856-3442; (903) 856-3442; Fax (903) 856-3570
Music: Blues, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Latin/Spanish, Rockabilly
Activities: Singing contests, Trade show/convention
Pittsburg’s biggest festival of the year is also the Chamber’s biggest event. The streets of Historic Downtown Pittsburg are blocked off as thousands of visitors shop the vendor booths on the main street, which feature both commercial and handcrafted items. Vendors and guests are encouraged to dress in period clothing. Some events include live entertainment, mule-driven wagon rides, cooking contests, quilt display, arts and crafts and tours of the Farmstead and Depot museums. There is live entertainment, carnival rides, bounce houses and a large kids activity center as well as a food court area with fair favorites. The event also includes the annual Golf Tournament, presented by Cypress Bank. Enjoy Capital One’s Hot Dog Lunch and Pilgrim Bank’s Homemade Ice Cream Tent.

Brownwood Reunion Celebration ~ 2
September 20-22
Downtown Brownwood; Brownsville, TX
Randee Green
P.O. Box 756; Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-1182; Fax (325) 641-2317
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests
Enjoy the feel of days gone by while strolling 20 city blocks filled with crafters, stages featuring big band jazz to national country music legends, children's activities, fireworks, midway rides, friendly competitions and more. Gary Allan is the headliner on Saturday night. Web fan cams are placed throughout the festival grounds, featuring live streaming video, to share with friends and family across the globe. Historic Downtown Area and around the Historic Train Depot. The second phone number is the number to call beginning two months before the event. E-mail: brownwoodreunioncelebration@msn.com

Panhandle South Plains Fair
September 20-28
The Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds; 1012 Avenue A
Panhandle South Plains Fair Association
Herbert F. Higgs, Jr. C.F.E.
P.O. Box 208; Lubbock, TX 79408
(806) 763-2833; Fax (806) 744-5903
Music: Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Panhandle South Plains Fair is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)5 organization which operates as a regional fair for the purpose that all fairs exist, which is, the promotion of Agriculture and Livestock Production, the support of Youth and Education, and to provide an entertainment venue for the people in our trade area. The Fair is a member of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, Texas Association of Fairs and Expositions, the Outdoor Amusement Business Association, and the North American Livestock Show & Rodeo Manager's Association.

Utopiafest
September 20-21
Four Sisters Ranch; 1555 Lemond Road, Utopia, TX
Onion Creek Productions
Aaron Brown
2708 South Lamar Blvd., No 400; Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-6991
Music: Bluegrass, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Music festival
UTOPiAfest is a unique two-day camp out festival offering mind-blowing musical performances and West Texas Hill Country sunsets. Presented in a natural amphitheater on the 1,000-acre Four Sisters Ranch (between Garner State Park and Lost Maples), UTOPiAfest is a true alternative to the large multiple-stage festivals that often favor quantity over a quality audience experience. With a single main stage, fans can enjoy full sets by world-touring bands from a variety of genres – rock, bluegrass, Americana, indie, folk, Latin, and a splash of Japanese punk. Check web site as 2012 artists will be added soon.

Jazz'SALive Festival
September 21
Travis Park; 300 East Travis
San Antonio Department of Parks and The Parks Foundation
Teresa Cox, Vice President
600 Hemisfair Plaza Way, Building 247; San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-8423; (210) 240-2563; Fax (210) 212-4376
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
Our Jazz'SAlive Festival is scheduled the third weekend of September in San Antonio. "Travis Park" is free to the public with local and international artists, the very best in jazz. We have plenty of Cajun, Mexican and American food booths, a children's area, arts and crafts booth, two stages and it's free to the public. Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon until 11:00pm on Saturday and 12:00 noon until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.

SchertzFest
September 20-21
Pickrell Park; Aero Avenue and Oak Street
Schertz Parks and Recreation Foundation
Cindy Raleigh, Secretary SP&R Foundation
1400 Schertz Parkway; Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 619-1017; (210) 619-1000
Music: Country, Regional Mexican, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Carnival, Food, Dancing, BBQ Cookoff
What would a birthday be without a party? Join the city of Schertz and the Schertz parks and recreation foundation for the 54th birthday bash known as Schertz fest. September 20th and 21st at Pickrell Park, 703 Oak Street, in Schertz. Enjoy two days of entertainment for the whole family, including live entertainment, a TGCBCA-sanctioned cook-off, carnival, family zone, food, dancing, and a whole lotta fun. Mark your calendars, register for the cook-off, and get ready to party! Visit "http://www.visitschertz.com/ for details. Questions, contact festivals@schertz.com. Proceeds benefit the Schertz Parks & Recreation Foundation.

The Hopkins County Fall Festival
September 21
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center; 1200 Houston Street
Fall Festival, Inc.
Denise Null, President
P.O. Box 177; Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
(903) 348-3135; (903) 335-9066; Fax (903) 439-3149
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Gospel
Activities: Music festival, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Hopkins County Fall Festival features antique tractor pull, parade, carnival, grounds entertainment, domino tournament, gospel music, duck race, hot dog eating contest and cover girl event. Also featured will be the Hopkins County Idol, World Senior PBR, Mahon Bustin, Pot Fest (stew, chili, gumbo, beans, anything in a pot) and large arts and crafts exhibit.

Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival
September 22
Victoria Community Center; 2905 East North
Victoria County Czech Heritage Society
Marjorie Matula
745 Hosek Road; Victoria, TX 77905-5637
(361) 575-0820; (361) 578-6730
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Polka
Activities: Awards show, Area Beer & Wines Show
The Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival features live entertainment throughout the day with three dance bands. Performers include dance band Fritz Hodde & the Fabulous Six, Shiner Hobo Band, and the Red Ravens Orchestra. Event hours are 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. There will be booths, displays, children's games, a 27th-annual Tarok Tournament, Czech-style food, homemade chicken noodle soup, kolaches, county store, museum items on display, an auction, and a silent auction. This year's festival will include the 8th-annual homemade beer and wine show, as well as an appearance by the State Czech-Slovak Queen and State Czech-Slovak Little Sister.

Burleson County Fair
September 23-28
Burleson County Fairgrounds; 905 South Highway 36 South
Burleson County Fair Association
Dennis J. Gaas, President
P.O. Box 634; Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-3938; (979) 272-8873; Fax (979) 272-4501
Music: Country, Gospel, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Burleson County Fair is an old-fashioned fair featuring four days of fun and entertainment with a variety of local good food. The fair kick-off is a parade with Queen candidate floats, school bands, civic organizational floats, horses, and other entries. Attendees may watch the Junior Livestock shows, showmanship contests, Little Miss and Queens Contest, and visit the Creative Living Exhibits which include bake goods, crafts, handiwork and more. The fair concludes with the Youth Auction and featured entertainer. A carnival will also be on site with rides and games for all ages.

Band Extravaganza
September 24
Lowrey Field
Lubbock Independent School District
Will Burks, Director of Fine Arts
1628 19th Street; Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 766-1045; Fax (806) 766-1036
"Band Extravaganza" is the largest single annual music event in Lubbock. It features performances from each middle school band program and the marching shows from each high school. Guest performances by the Wayland University Band and the Texas Tech Goin' Band add to the excitement. The evening is complete with the Grand Finale of over 1,500 Lubbock ISD band students on the field in one special performance.

Comal County Fair
September 24-29
Comal County Fairgrounds; 701 Common
Comal County Fair Association
Nancy Tuch
P.O. Box 310223; New Braunfels, TX 78131-1059
(830) 625-1505; (830) 609-2860; Fax (830) 625-8411
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
The Comal County Fair is celebrating its 118th anniversary with events such as a parade, bands, a PRCA rodeo, and CBR bull riding. Area bands for entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Other events include a best-dressed western contest for children, a baby barnyard, livestock show, a carnival, antique tractor pull, kids rodeo clown contest, kids tractor pull, BBQ cook off contest, mutton bustin, and washer pitching tournament.

HAAM Benefit Day ~ 2
September 24
Austin, TX
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Keith Donahoe, Chairman
P.O. Box 301496; Austin, TX 78703
(512) 324-3414; (512) 322-5177
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Benefit Day
The Annual HAAM Benefit Day is a celebration of Austin's live music culture and the musicians that make Austin the "Live Music Capitol of the World." Businesses, large and small, participate in this annual event by making a cash donation or by donating at least 5% of the day's proceeds to HAAM. Musicians, most of whom are HAAM members, play throughout the city making this event a true celebration of musician's health! The mission of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) is to provide access to affordable healthcare for low-income, uninsured working musicians in Austin, focusing on prevention and wellness. For more information: www.myhaam.org. Businesses interested in participating in HAAM Benefit Day 2011 should contact Chris Alberts, Director of Development at (512) 324-9999 ext. 15905 or calberts@myhaam.org

Red River Valley Fair
September 24-28
Paris and Lamar County Fairgrounds; Sixth Street and Center Street
Red River Valley Fair Association
Rita Jane Haynes, Executive Director
570 East Center Street; Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-7971; (903) 783-1111; Fax (903) 784-1969
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Rock
Activities: County fair
The Red River Valley Fair includes a carnival, livestock show, live entertainment, a chili cookoff, children's barnyard, community contests such as antique tractor exhibit, food, clowns, and family entertainment. A different group performs each evening on the outdoor stage which includes Gene Watson and The Plain Label Band. There is also a showcase of agriculture, a home & garden showcase, commercial exhibits, and community exhibits. Aq-Venture, Pre-School Day, and Senior Citizens Day.

Titus County Fair
September 25-28
Titus County Civic Center and Fairgrounds; Highway 271 Business (North Jefferson Avenue) just south of I-30 in Mt. Pleasant
Titus County Fair Association
Steve Russell, President
P.O. Box 1232; Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
(903) 577-8117; Fax (903) 645-5447
Music: Country, Gospel, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Titus County Fair is a four-day event that features academic, agricultural, and sports events for all ages. A wide range of entertainment attractions are scheduled throughout the fair. The Chicken Stew Challenge and creative arts contest attract adult participants. Various horsemanship events are scheduled nightly along with the traditional junior livestock shows. Nightly entertainment features country, gospel and Hispanic music. Past performers include Chisholm Canyon, Popular Demand, The Blandells, Robin Lee, Lariat, Brian Black, Charly McClain, and The Calhoun Family. Headliners include Zona Jones and Charla Corn.

Entertainment Law Institute
September 26-27
Mansion at Judges' Hill; Austin, TX
State Bar of Texas
Shawna Renold
1414 Colorado Street; Austin, TX 78701
(800) 204-2222 ext 1574; Fax (512) 463-1418
Activities: Seminar, workshops
An outstanding faculty of entertainment professionals has been carefully selected to bring entertainment practitioners up to date on the latest case law, emerging trends and issues. Highlights Include: How to Build an Entertainment Law Practice, Copyright Terminations and Reversions, Royalty Revenue from Digital Distribution, Reality Television Program Production, Pitfalls in Financing Film and Entertainment Projects. Your registration includes coffee and pastries each day, a special luncheon presentation on Thursday, and complimentary Internet access. Plus, the course materials are optionally available on a USB thumb drive (search all articles at once!).

Howard County Fair
September 26-28
Howard County Fairgrounds; FM 700 and Highway 80, Big Spring, TX
Howard County Fair Association
Suzanne Markwell
P.O. Box 2356; Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 267-2060; (432) 268-9335
Music: Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair
The Howard County Fair features a carnival, livestock show, live entertainment, art exhibit, pet show, and a petting zoo.

Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference
September 26-29
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752
Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Dalis Allen
P. O. Box 291466; Kerrville, TX 78029
(830) 257-3600; Fax (830) 257-8680
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Regional Mexican
Activities: Music festival, Songwriting contests, Trade show/convention
The 2013 Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) is September 26 - 29, 2013. The early bird event on Wednesday September 26 will be at Threadgill's North so that all of the registered artists will have this additional opportunity to perform. The Official Showcase submission deadline is July. You may mail it in by printing the form from the website and sending it with the three songs, short bio, photo and $25 or submit on Sonicbids. Send a cd with the 3 songs you want listened to marked, or a burned cd with those songs on it, one page bio, photo, the application form from the webpage and a check or credit card number for $25 to SWRFA Showcase, PO Box 291466, Kerrville, TX 78029. You can also submit on Sonicbids at www.sonicbids.com/swrfa (there is a button for it on the webpage.) All registered performing artists will have an opportunity to be heard.

Colorado County Fair ~ 2
September 26-29
County Fairgrounds; Highway 71 in Columbus
Kim Dyer
P.O. Box 506; Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-9266; Fax (979) 732-5881
Music: Country, Polka, Pop
Activities: County fair, Rodeo
This year is the 35th annual Colorado County Fair and Rodeo takes place September 26th through the 29th for fun for the whole family with a Carnival, Parade, BBQ Cook-Off , Livestock Show and Sale, Antique Tractor Pull, Pet Show, CPRA Rodeo, Commercial Exhibits, Ranch Rodeo, Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Creative Homemaking & Art Exhibits, Jackpot Team Roping & Much, Much More! Entertainment includes Junior Queen & Queen Contests.

Bois D'Arc Bash
September 27-29
Downtown Square; Commerce
Commerce Chamber of Commerce
P.O.Box 290; Commerce, TX 75429
(903) 886-3950; Fax (903) 886-8012
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Classical, Country, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Oldies
Activities: Street dance, youth pageant, 5K run/walk, Wine tasting, Car show, parade
The Bois D'Arc Bash features live music all day along with food, demonstrations, arts and crafts. At night , live bands play for street dancing. You can enjoy a 5K run/walk, youth beauty pageant, parade, and wine tasting. Fun for everyone 5 pm-11 pm on Friday and 9 am-11 pm on Saturday. A car show will be held on Sunday downtown. Location: historic downtown in Commerce, Texas. A golf tournament is held on Friday.

Burnet BBQ Cook-off and Music Festival
September 27-28
Burnet County farigrounds; Burnet, TX
Double Eagle Entertainment
Damon Beierle
P.O. Box 441; Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-4297; Fax (512) 756-4081
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival, BBQ Cook-off
The 2012 Cook-off features a new location, new events, and benefits a new charity- proceeds will help support Burnet County Volunteer Fire Departments. Burnet BBQ Cook-off and Music Festival activities include a BBQ cookoff, kid's fishing tournament at RPR's private, well-stocked lake, firefighter challenges, firefighter games that the kids will be involved in, kid's nature education and adventure, Saturday Night Concert with top Texas Artists, and a lot more to be announced soon! $5000 in prize money for Cook-off winners and unique, one-of-a-kind "BBQ Pit Trophies"! Visit www.burnetcookoff.com for more details.

Concert in the Park ~ 2
September 27
Milburn Park; 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park
City of Cedar Park - Parks & Recreation
Tara McAlister, Recreation Program Coordinator
1435 Main Street; Cedar Park, TX 78613-7670
(512) 401-5508; (512) 401-5500; Fax (512) 401-5509
Music: '80s music
Activities: Music festival
The City of Cedar Park is bringing the 1980's back in 2013 for a special concert in the park from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Milburn Park. We are excited to bring back Radiostar, which was voted one of the best performing bands in the Austin Chronicle Music Poll. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets as there will plenty of area available, but don't get to comfortable in your chair as you will be sure to dance the night away. Food concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own ice chest. Glass containers are prohibited. Includes an 80s costume contest.

FallsFest ~ 2
September 27-28
Lucy Park; Seymour Highway at Sunset Blvd.
Junior League of Wichita Falls
Tamy Robertson
2302 Midwestern Parkway; Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2328
(940) 692-9797; (940) 337-1230; Fax (940) 691-3031
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Singing contests
This year, FallsFest turns 27! Since its beginning, FallsFest has continued to develop, improve, and evolve into the premier outdoor festival for the entire family. Yet again in 2011, FallsFest has been voted by the Wichita Falls community as Texoma's Best All-Around Event and Texoma's Best Festival. Endeavors to make this festival bigger and better began when the 73 member steering committee undertook their respective challenges in early 2012. Their dedication, along with over 1,700 League and community volunteers giving over 12,000 hours, will again bring to fruition another successful FallsFest. Local businesses also play a foundational role through their generous sponsorships. Continued faithful underwriting of FallsFest has allowed over $1,500,000 to be returned to the Wichita Falls community through partnering entities since 1986.

Fort Bend County Fair
September 27-October 6
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds; 4310 Highway 36 South
Fort Bend County Fair Association
Susan Sillavan
P.O. Box 428; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(281) 342-6171; Fax (281) 342-0808
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Cowboy, Regional Mexican, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Rodeo, Singing contests
The Fort Bend County Fair features live music daily, rodeos, livestock, carnival, food, queens contest, barbecue, cook-off, and arts.

Greek Festival of Dallas
September 27-29
Greek Orthodox Church; 13555 Hillcrest Road
Greek Orthodox Church "The Holy Trinity"
George Nafts
13555 Hillcrest Road; Dallas, TX 75240-5412
(972) 991-1166; (972) 233-4880; Fax (972) 661-1717
Music: Greek
Activities: Food Festival
The Greek Festival includes singers, dancers, authentic Greek food, and live music. All proceeds go to the church and its charities.

Hallettsville Kolache Fest
September 27-28
KC Hall; KC Hall
Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce
Sharee Rainosek, Executive Director
1614 North Texana; Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2662; Fax (361) 798-1553
Music: Country, Polka
Activities: Singing contests
The Kolache Fest is a German-Czech celebration featuring live polka and German music all day at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Other activities include Kolache Eating Contest, Kolache Demonstration, the downtown Kolache Parade, Car Show, 42 Domino Tournament, Arts and Crafts, Kids Attractions, Food, Bier gardens and a night time Dance.

State Fair of Texas
September 27-October 20
Fair Park; Cullum Blvd. at Parry Avenue
State Fair of Texas, Inc.
Errol McKoy, President
P.O. Box 150009; Dallas, TX 75315
(214) 421-8743; Fax (214) 421-8766
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Polka, Pop, Tejano, World Beat
Activities: County fair
The State Fair of Texas is a 24-day entertainment showcase presented each fall in historic Fair Park in Dallas. Millions of visitors enjoy free concerts featuring top country and pop artists, a Broadway musical production, performances by the US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and daily shows on outdoor stages throughout the park. Other attractions include parades, light show, crafts, exhibits, midway rides, livestock, college football, and a gigantic new car show.

Texas Heritage Music Day
September 27
Schreiner University; 2100 Memorial Blvd
Texas Heritage Music Foundation
Kathleen Hudson
P.O. Box 291945; Kerrville, TX 78029-1945
(830) 792-1945; Fax (830) 367-4888
Music: Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Gospel
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Music festival, Songwriting contests
2012 is the 25th anniversary of the Texas Heritage Music foundation, started by Dr. Kathleen Hudson in July 1987. The Texas Heritage Music Day, held the last Friday of September, has evolved from living history to a showcase of genres of music, using stories and songs as another way of learning. More than 50 performers spread out on the Schreiner campus from 9-3 telling stories and singing songs. The event includes cowboy music, chuckwagons, Native American stories, and songwriters galore! Two songwriting workshops will be held at the Union Church on campus AND a songwriters workshop will be held on Saturday, September 29. Admission is free with grant money available to help schools in the Hill Country attend. Stage presentations include gospel, conjunto, songwriting, and a NOON tribute to Jimmie Rodgers. Food and drinks for sale at event.

Western Days Festival
September 27-28
Old Town Lewisville; Main & Church Streets
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante
P.O. Box 299002; Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Rockabilly, Western Swing
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Rodeo
The City of Lewisville will host the Annual Western Days festival in old town Lewisville. Bring your family to this western-based event, designed to showcase Lewisville's rich history. Everyone will enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, petting zoo, and car show. This all day event will keep you, your family, friends and visitors entertained while enjoying the reminiscing of the Old West. General admission is free to outdoor festival with pre-printed ticket.

Fowler Fest ~ 2
September 28
Nutty Brown Amphitheater; 12225 Highway 290 West, Austin, TX
Kevin Fowler
12225 Highway 290 West; Austin, TX 78737
(512) 301-4648; Fax (512) 301-4650
The Nutty Brown Cafe and Amphitheatre features outstanding live music and great times. Playing at Fowler Fest are musicians Kevin Fowler, Aaron Watson, Kyle Park and Curtis Grimes.

Medina Lake Cajun Festival ~ 2
September 28
Lakehills Civic Center; Park Road 37, 1.7 mi west of FM 1283, 20 miles west of San Antonio
Medina Lake Betterment Association, Inc.
Barbara Engel, Bob Caswell, Ray White
9638 FM 1283; Lakehills, TX 78063-6218
(830) 751-3130; (830) 751-2727; Fax (830) 751-2210
Music: Cajun/Zydeco, Jazz
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance
For the last thirty-two years, the Medina Lake Cajun Festival has featured five top notch Cajun-French bands from Louisiana. The festival centers are two seperate stage areas, the Fais-Do-Do and the Gazebo Stage. Entertainment on the Fais-Do-Do Stage starts with the Bandaids Jazz Band, at 11 am, followed by two seperate Cajun French bands. The Gazebo Stage features three Cajun or Zydeco bands followed by two separate Cajun bands. The "Great Gumbo Cook-off" pits amateur, professional, and culinary groups against each other in the fight for the greatest gumbo, all of which visitors can sample. Authentically prepared Cajun food includes crawfish pies, jambalaya, crawfish etoufee, catfish, red beans and rice, Cajun popcorn shrimp and bread pudding with whiskey sauce. Other activities include arts and crafts, children's games, free parking and free shuttle service to the grounds. 11 am to 10 pm at the Hill Country Lakehills Civic Center in Bandera County Texas, 25 miles Northwest of San Antonio.

Pecan Street Festival
September 28-29
East Sixth Street; Between Congress and IH-35, Austin, TX
Special Events Management
Luis Zapata
501 North Interstate Highway 35, Suite 205; Austin, TX 78702
(512) 485-3190; Fax (512) 383-0241
Music: Children's, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Arts & Crafts. Performing Arts
The 32nd Fall Pecan Street Festival will take place September 28th and 29th in the heart of Sixth Street. A FREE, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is an Austin Tradition. It’s the oldest and largest Art Festival in Central Texas. Local musicians provide entertainment on THREE stages, beginning at noon and continuing into the late evening hours, and proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. The Pecan Street Festival invites Austin residents to bring their four legged friends to join in the fun. This Falls Festival will include: over 20 bands, over 300 arts/crafts/visual artisans, local and international food ranging from street tacos and kabas to alligator on a stick, face painting and magicians, a petting zoo and rides.