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Prairies and Lakes: September - October Don't miss the 13th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival on October 25th in Waxahachie, TX! September September 1—DALLAS: Gipsy Kings Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 Prairies and Lakes September 1—WACO: Sweet Sorghum Festival Includes sorghum demonstrations, hayrides, agricultural exhibits, music, arts & crafts demonstrations and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Homestead Heritage. www.cfeeschool.com/sorghum-festival.html 254/754-9600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-6—FRISCO: Farmer’s Market Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. 8856 Coleman Boulevard and Frisco Square. www.friscosquare.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-7—FORT WORTH: The Long Christmas Ride Home Past, present and future collide for a troubled family of five. Stage West. www.stagewest.org 817/784-9378 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-7—IRVING: Eighth Annual Art Connection Member’s Show Features about 150 works of art in a variety of media. Irving Arts Center Main Gallery. www.irvingartscenter.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-7—IRVING: Transportation Summit Children’s Art Exhibit/Competition Dupree Theater Lobby. www.irvingartscenter.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-14—DALLAS: Making It New: The Art & Style of Sara & Gerald Murphy Dallas Museum of Art. www.dallasmuseumofart.org 214/922-1200 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-21—IRVING: The Blues/Jazz Experience: Paintings by Earnest “Ernie” Benton & Daggi Wallace Carpenter Performance Hall, Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-7558 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-27—FORT WORTH: Hands On Studio Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. www.fortworthmuseum.org 817/255-9300 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-27—FORT WORTH: KIDSPACE Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. www.fortworthmuseum.org 817/255-9300 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-27—FORT WORTH: Dinosaur Roundup Exhibit introduces guests to Texas paleontology through an extensive collection of dinosaur specimens and hands-on activities. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. www.fortworthmuseum.org 817/255-9300 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-27—MESQUITE: Mesquite Championship Rodeo Includes bull riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, calf roping and ladies barrel racing. Mesquite Championship Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive. www.mesquiterodeo.com 972/285-8777 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-28—DALLAS: Texas Collects Asia 2008: China Honors the legacy of private collectors like the Crows, who love Asia and have shared that with other Texans. Crow Collection of Asian Art. 214/979-6430 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-28—FORT WORTH: Southern Living Idea House This is one of three of these houses in the country. Idlewood Drive. www.southernliving.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-28—MCKINNEY: Native Texas Butterflies Be immersed among hundreds of butterflies in an 800-plus square foot butterfly house. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. www.heardmuseum.org 972/562-5566 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-30—WASHINGTON: Hispanic Heritage Month The Star of the Republic Museum will display Diez y Seis de Septiembre: Mexican Independence Day. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2214 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-Oct. 12—DALLAS: Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from Dallas Showcases 23 amateur films. Features an interactive education area and profiles of the photographers. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. www.jfk.org 214/747-6660 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-Oct. 22—ATHENS: Nikon Photo Exhibit View microphotographs from the prestigious Nikon Small World Photo Competition. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, 5550 FM 2495. 903/676-2277 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-Oct. 31—MCKINNEY: Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit Introduces visitors to 12 types of non-native animals, which demonstrate the pertinent role they have in nature worldwide. Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place. www.heardmuseum.org 972/562-5566 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-Oct. 31—MCKINNEY: Bee Hive Exhibit Learn significant facts about this important citizen of the ecosystem and economy. Heard Natural Science Museum. www.heardmuseum.org 972/562-5566 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 1-Nov. 2—FORT WORTH: The Impressionists: Master Paintings from the Art Institute of Chicago Features some of the most celebrated iconic works of the great Impressionist painters. The collection will be shown exclusively at the Kimbell Art Museum. www.kimbellart.org 817/332-8451 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 3—DALLAS: Julio Iglesias Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.DallasSymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 4—DALLAS: Huey Lewis & the News Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.DallasSymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 4-13—CLEBURNE: Smoke on the Mountain 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 4-27—FORT WORTH: Preservation is the Art of the City Includes a Reception with the Artists from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and a free public art show and sale. Fort Worth Community Arts Center. www.historicfortworth.org 817/336-2344 ext. 100 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5—ROYSE CITY: Denim & Diamonds Silent Auction Includes a steak dinner and live band with dancing. Southern Junction Steakhouse and Dance Hall. E-mail: info@roysecitychamber.com 972/636-5000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-6, 12-13, 19-20—SALADO: Fall Into Fun Salado Silver Spur Theater. www.saladosilverspur.com 254/947-3456 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27—GRANBURY: Granbury Live Live music production from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-7—ATHENS: Tulley Team Roping Henderson County Fair Park Complex. 903/677-6354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-7—BONHAM: Trade Days Fort Inglish Park. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-7—DALLAS: The Beach Boys Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-7—FORT WORTH: Zest Fest 2008 Fiery food lovers are invited to sample bold and flavorful products. Offers a plethora of zesty products for sampling and a wide range of entertainment. Will Rogers Memorial Center. www.zestfest2008.com 817/392-7469 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-7—GRAND PRAIRIE: 46th Annual National Championship Powwow Features colorful tribal dance contests, arts & crafts, cultural heritage demonstrations, teepees and food. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-7—PLANO: Country Peddler Show Find a selection of unique items. Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. www.peddlershow.com 800/775-2774 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-21—CLEBURNE: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Historic Layland Museum, 201 N. Caddo St. www.carnegieplayers.com 817/645-2455 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 5-Nov. 2—GLEN ROSE: The Promise Presents a musical drama on the life of Jesus Christ at 8 p.m. Texas Amphitheatre. www.glenrosetexas.net 800/687-2661 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—ADDISON: Mary Kay 5K Benefits the Mary Kay Foundation’s goal to raise awareness about domestic violence. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—CEDAR HILL: Get to Know the Trees Learn to identify the trees of the local area. Call to confirm program. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—DECATUR: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square This is an antique auto show. Historic Downtown Decatur. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-2741 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—ELGIN: Market Day Shop arts & crafts, collectibles and unique “junque.” Elgin Memorial Park. www.elginchurch.com 512/263-2512 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—FAIRFIELD: Citywide Garage Sale Look for hidden treasures at sales throughout the city. www.fairfieldtx.com 903/389-5792 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—FAIRFIELD: Putt for a Purpose Golf Tournament Come out for golf, food and more. Big Cedar Country Club. www.fairfieldtexaschamber.com 903/389-5792 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—FARMERSVILLE: Farmers & Fleas Market Includes arts & crafts, jewelry, produce and food vendors. Historic Onion Shed. www.farmersvilletx.com 972/784-6846 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—FARMERSVILLE: The Farmersville Chautauqua Art Festival Features local artists and artisans. More than 30 vendors exhibit at storefronts in historic downtown. www.farmersvilletx.com 972/784-6846 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—FORT WORTH: Race Car Driver for a Day Texas Motor Speedway. www.texasdrivingexperience.com 817/430-4343 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—LANCASTER: Warbirds on Parade/Open Cockpit Day/Salute to Veterans See rare World War II aircraft, military vehicles and memorabilia up close. Commemorative Air Force Hanger & Museum, Lancaster Municipal Airport. www.dfwwing.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—PALESTINE: Embrace The Arts Progressive Arts Tour Includes the museum, library, Judith Summerville Arts, art displays and more. Museum for East Texas Culture. www.visitpalestine.com 903/723-3014 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6—SMITHVILLE: First Saturday Art Festival Showcases artists of the Lost Pines area. Gazebo Train Park. www.lostpinesartisansalliance.org 512/360-2822 or 512/629-2213 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6-7, 13-14, 20-21—ARLINGTON: Best of Texas Festival Enjoy the Lone Star’s traditional entertainment, Texas crafts and home-cooked food. Six Flags Over Texas. www.sixflags.com 817/530-5000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 6-21—ROUND TOP: Art Stokes Photography Exhibition The Gallery at Round Top. www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/248-4119 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 7-16—LULING: Reflections of Texas Art Show Celebrates Texas artists with a Texas-scenes theme. Central Texas Oil Patch Museum, 421 E. Davis St. www.oilmuseum.org 830/875-1922 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 9—YOAKUM: Country Music USA Includes Western music and dinner. Community Center. E-mail: billlopez@gvec.net 361/293-2843 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 10, 24—WASHINGTON: Home School Days Offers an interactive, hands-on program. Reservations required. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2462 ext. 2461 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 11-14—COLUMBUS: Colorado County Fair Enjoy a carnival, livestock shows, tractor pull, quilt show and more. Includes a special quilt on display, remembering fallen heroes. Colorado County Fairgrounds. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-8385 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 11-14, 18-21, 25-27—DALLAS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 11-14—GRAPEVINE: GrapeFest Includes People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, entertainment, carnival and midway, Kid Zone, grape stomp, vintners auction, Texas Wine Tribute Dinner, tennis classic and more. Historic Main Street. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185 or 800/457-6338 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 11-21—ATHENS: Wit Henderson County Performing Arts Center, 400 Gibson Road. 903/675-3908 ext. 201 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12—GIDDINGS: Third Annual Texas Word Wrangler Festival Texas authors are honored during a celebration at the Giddings Public Library. The authors read excerpts, answer questions and sell their books. 276 N. Orange. www.GiddingsTx.com 979/542-3455 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-13—ATHENS: Northeast Texas Paint Horse Show Henderson County Fairpark Complex. 903/677-6354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-13—ELGIN: Chilepepper Fiesta Features live music, food booths, free street dances at night, children’s activities, pony rides, arts & craft booths, and royalty crowning. Veterans’ Memorial Park, downtown at Main and Depot streets. www.elgintx.com 512/281-3088 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-13—PARIS: Classic Car Show/Swap Meet/Crafts 7057 U.S. 82 E. in Reno. 903/783-6338 or 903/785-6670 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-13—SEGUIN: Fiestas Patrias/Diez y Seis Celebration Features entertainment, street dances, food booths and much more. Seguin Coliseum. E-mail: cvb@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-13—SEGUIN: Sixth Annual Roundup Cowboy Gathering Includes a chuck-wagon cook-off, Ranch Horse Match Races, children’s activities, Little Wrangler Rodeo, storytelling, Western trade show, Western concerts and dancing, and more. Diamond F Arena & Expo Center. www.roundupcowboygathering.com 830/401-7375 or 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-13—WEATHERFORD: Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Ranch Rodeo Begins at 7:30 p.m. 2221 Mineral Wells Hwy. www.parkercountysheriffsposse.com 817/599-9076 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-14—MCKINNEY: Third Monday Trade Days www.tmtd.com 972/562-5466 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 12-14, 26-28—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Includes 100 vendors inside, plus outside vendors, with antiques, crafts, furniture and more. Hwy. 377, 2.5 miles West of Stephenville. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—ANDERSON: Stagecoach Day Ride the replica stagecoach. Listen to dulcimer music and a cowboy poet. Tour the inn. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/873-2633 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—ATHENS: College Street Market Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, 2101 E. College St. 903/675-1639 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—ATHENS: Heritage Festival & Uncle Fletch Hamburger Cook-Off Stop by a Civil War field camp, visit an 1890s Texas Ranger, explore a Revolutionary War camp, pay a visit to an Old Time Cowboy Chuck Wagon, ride on a stagecoach and join the hamburger cook-off. Downtown Athens Town Square. 888/294-2847 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Day Features arts & crafts, jewelry, woodworking, clothing and more. Downtown. www.bastropbpw.com 512/303-6233 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—BASTROP: Second Saturday Salebration Includes food, antiques, arts & crafts, jewelry and other handmade items. Downtown. www.bastropdba.org 512/303-0558 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—BONHAM: Fourth Annual Justice is Served 903/583-4339 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—CEDAR HILL: Farming Like it Used to Be Come to historic Penn Farm for a look at the old farm equipment and a talk. Call to confirm program. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—DALLAS: All About Uptown Festival Explore the best of Uptown Dallas with food by famous Uptown chefs, art by world renowned artists and artisans, and tours. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Uptown Dallas Retail and Entertainment District. 214/922-9622 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—DENTON: Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza Hot rods, classic and custom cars line the square. Includes antique appraisals and dealers, juried art show and strolling entertainment. Downtown Square. www.dentonmainstreet.com 940/349-8529 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—ELGIN: Art Walk Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Elgin. www.artinelgin.com 512/281-9445 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—FAYETTEVILLE: Texas Pickin’ Park Jam Session Acoustic musicians gather for informal jam sessions. Begins at 1 p.m. Fayetteville Courthouse Square. www.texaspickinpark.com 979/378-2753 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—FLATONIA: Market Day Buy or sell antiques, produce, arts & crafts, jewelry, hand-crafted items and more. www.flatoniachamber.com 361/865-3920 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—FORT WORTH: Bird Mart Will Rogers Exhibit Hall. www.thebirdmart.com 817/478-8320 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—GATESVILLE: Sixth Annual Spurfest Celebration Gatesville is designated as the “Spur Capital of Texas.” Coryell County Museum. www.coryellmuseum.org 254/865-5007 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—GATESVILLE: Third Annual Classic Golf Tournament Gatesville Country Club. E-mail: chamber@gatesvilletx.info • www.gatesvilletx.info 254/865-2617 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—GRAND PRAIRIE: Fiesta Patrias Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day from 8 a.m. to dusk. Traders Village. 972/647-2331 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—HILLSBORO: Go Texan Days/Cotton Pickin’ Fair Includes barbecue cook-off, horseshoes, dominos and washers, arts & crafts, and street dance. Historic Downtown Courthouse Square. www.hillsborochamber.org 254/582-2481 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—IRVING: Gallery Walk Irving Arts Center Main Gallery. www.DallasArtDealers.org 972/252-7558 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—MCKINNEY: History Comes Alive! Enjoy dinner at Rick’s Chophouse/live performance as Collin McKinney returns to the city that bears his name. www.chestnutsquare.org PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—MCKINNEY: Second Saturday Artwalk Enjoy music at the Lone Star Wine Cellars, La Misha, Landon Winery and the art galleries. www.downtownmckinney.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—MORGAN MILL: Arts & Crafts Fair 254/968-4983 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13—SANGER: Sanger Heritage Sellabration, 30th Annual Includes children’s activities, rides, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, barbecue cook-off, live entertainment and more. Sanger City Park. www.sangertexas.com 940/458-7702 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-14—BELTON: A Sami Show Bell County Expo Center. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-14—CAT SPRING: Cat Spring Antiques Show Features prominent antique dealers from the south and Midwest. Cat Spring Agriculture Society Hall. 979/865-5618 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-14—LAKE DALLAS: Waterfest Includes SuperCourse Nationals, a petting zoo, fishing, scuba diving and inflatables. Enjoy contests, visit exhibitors and watch live entertainment. Willow Grove Park. www.lakedallas.com/calendar.html 940/497-2226 ext. 132 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-14—LOCKHART: Diez y Seis Celebrate around the courthouse square with food, music, crafts and more. www.lockhartchamber.com 512/398-2818 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-14, 27-28—ALLEN: Home Sweet Home Offers a look at room interiors of the early 20th century. Allen Heritage Museum (the Depot), 100 E. Main St. www.allenheritageguild.org 214/383-1407 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-20—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Hopkins County Fall Festival Includes a parade, trades day, gospel song festival, star night concert, golf tournament, carnival, gospel concert, arts & craft sale, street dance, World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest and more. Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. www.civiccenteronline.com 903/885-8071 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-Nov. 9—IRVING: Blending the Old & the New: Quilts by Paul D. Pilgrim Main Gallery, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. www.irvingartscenter.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-Nov. 30—IRVING: Quilts by Irving Quilt Guild Members Focus Gallery, Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 13-Dec. 28—IRVING: Denise Fleming: Painting with Paper Features original book illustrations by this children’s author and artist. Dupree Theater Lobby, Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 14—WEIMAR: St. Wenceslaus Church Picnic Includes food, music, auction and booths. Holman Community, FM 155 N. www.weimartx.org 979/263-5620 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 14-Jan. 5—FORT WORTH: No Room to Answer: Teresa Hubbard & Alexander Birchler Signature works from 1991 to the present are featured in the exhibit. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. www.themodern.org 814/840-2167 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 16—ARLINGTON: Caddy Shack Scramble Includes golf, contests, awards ceremony and more. Tierre Verde Golf Club. www.riverlegacy.org 817/861-2576 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 17-20—BRENHAM: Washington County Fair Includes shows, rodeos, music, carnival, crafts, livestock and poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions. Music includes Kevin Fowler, the Bellamy Brothers, Mark McKinney and .38 Special. Washington County Fair Grounds. www.washingtoncofair.com 979/836-4112 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 18—ATHENS: Fall Hunters Rendezvous Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine. 903/675-6130 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 18—ROWLETT: Twilight Paddles Paddle Point Park. www.kayakinstruct.com 972/412-6170 or 972/772-6468 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 18-20—SALADO: Fall Presentation of Tablerock’s Repertory Theater of Salado Begins at 7:30 p.m. Tablerock Festival of Salado. 254/947-9205 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 18-21—ADDISON: 21st Annual Addison Oktoberfest Enjoy German fun, food and festivities. Includes carnival rides, merchants, children’s entertainment, 5K run, Dachshund races and more. Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 18-21—ENNIS: NHRA O’Reilly Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19—BRYAN: Vintner’s Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m. Messina Hof Vintage House. 800/736-9463 ext. 34 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19—WEST: West Over 50 Dance Features music by Charles Nemec. West Fraternal Auditorium, 1000 N. I-35. www.westover50dance.com 254/826-4180 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19-20—KERENS: Homecoming Includes a parade, barbecue lunch, singing and more. Downtown. E-mail: kerenschamber@txun.net 903/396-2391 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19-20—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Fall Festival Quilt Show Hopkins County Civic Center Complex. www.sulphurspringstxquilts.com 903/885-8508 or 903/885-8071 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19-21—CLEBURNE: Antique Alley Find antiques, collectibles, art and more in Grandview, Maypearl and Cleburne. www.antiquealleytexas.com • www.myantiquealley.com 817/641-0183 or 817/240-4948 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19-21—FORT WORTH: Jazz by the Boulevard Celebrates Fort Worth’s musical heritage with live performances. Includes cultural exhibits and showcase of Camp Bowie retailers. Cultural District. 817/763-5299 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19-21—PLANO: EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Plano Centre. www.planoballoonfest.org 972/867-7566 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 19-Oct. 11—CLEBURNE: You Can’t Take It with You 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—ADDISON: Oktoberfest 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run for the Children www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—ATHENS: Aaron Wilburn & Lifeway Trio Begins at 6 p.m. 6513 Hwy. 19 S. 903/677-2492 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—BUFFALO: Stampede Includes a parade, bicycle stunt team, auction, entertainment, arts & crafts, balloon art, comedy magic show and car show. Harriman Park. www.buffalotex.com 903/322-5810 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—CLIFTON: Art on Main Enjoy artist’s demonstrations, exhibits, food, wine and music. Downtown Clifton. E-mail: lathompson@clearwire.net 254/675-2787 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—DECATUR: 2008 Decatur Airport Fly-In Includes civilian and military aircraft, a swing band orchestra, classic and hot rod automobiles, children’s entertainment, food and more. Decatur Municipal Airport. 940/627-2992 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—DECATUR: Citywide Garage Sale Downtown and citywide. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-2741 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—DENISON: Butterfield Stagecoach Day See a replica Concord stagecoach and listen to Bob Montgomery tell stories about the Butterfield mail route in North Texas. Begins at 10 a.m. Eisenhower State Park. 903/465-1956 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—DENTON: Blues Fest Includes music for everyone, plus a Blues Idol contest and Apollo Night. Quaker Town Park. www.dentonblackchamber.org 940/382-9100 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—DENTON: Second Annual Wild Beast Feast Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Access First Capital Bank. www.dentonarts.com 940/382-2787 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—EUSTACE: Night Hike Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—GATESVILLE: Annual Cruzin Cruzers Antique Car Show Faunt Le Roy Park. 254/865-8688 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—GRAND PRAIRIE: Carlos Mencia NOKIA Theatre. www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com 214/373-8000 or 972/647-5700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—GREENVILLE: Rail Fest Includes a swap meet, slide shows, history presentations, new exhibits and children’s activities. Greenville Railroad Museum www.greenvillerailroadmuseum.com 903/455-4935 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—GREENVILLE: Rally Round Greenville Includes OmniSYS Cotton Patch Classic Bicycle Race and Tour, barbecue cook-off, children’s activities, arts & crafts, motorcycle show and more. Downtown Greenville. www.greenvillechamber.com/rally 903/455-1510 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—LA GRANGE: Texas Heroes Day Enjoy pioneer craft demonstrations, re-enactors, cannon and musket salutes, dulcimer music, a special presentation and guided tours. Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites. www.tpwd.state.tx.us 979/968-5658 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—MCGREGOR: Founders’ Day Includes arts & crafts, antiques, music, entertainment, dancing and kids stuff. Main Street. www.mcgregor-texas.com 254/840-0123 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—PLANO: Melodic Fireworks! Plano Symphony performance begins at 8:15 p.m. Eisemann Center. www.planosymphony.org 972/473-7262 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—ROCKWALL: Rockin’ on the Docks Includes live music in The Harbor amphitheater. Headliner is Emerald City. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. Includes arts & crafts, food and more. 972/771-5733 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—ROUND TOP: 22nd Annual Library & Museum Collection Forum The title of this year’s event is: Saints, Sinners, Spanish Colonial Influence: Traditions in the Hispanic Southwest. E-mail: info@festivalhill.org • www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—SPRINGTOWN: 24th Annual Wild West Festival Includes arts & crafts booths, merchandise, children’s activities, gunfighters, stagecoach, mock jail, live music, 10 a.m. parade and an IBCA-sanctioned barbecue cook-off. Springtown Square. www.wildwestfestival.org 817/220-7828 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Hopkins County Stew Contest Features more than 100 cooking teams. Begins at dawn, with the finished product, along with the trimmings, served at 10:30 a.m. Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Grounds. www.sulphursprings-tx.com 903/885-6515 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20-21—ATHENS: TPEA/Lone Star Cutting Horse Show Henderson County Fairpark Complex. 903/677-6354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20-21—GONZALES: First Shot Barbecue Cook-Off Includes musical entertainment during the day. Judging starts at 11 a.m. J.B. Wells Park. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20-21—RICHARDSON: Antique Elegance 29th Semi-Annual Antique Show Includes items from the Victorian era through the 1940s. Special exhibits include quilts and Czech jewelry. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Richardson Civic Center. www.victorianshow.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 20-21—TEMPLE: 26th Annual Temple Model Train Show Includes demonstrations, operating modular layouts, model railroad exhibit, swap meets, videos, clinics and more. Mayborn Convention Center. www.centramod.org 254/449-0593 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 21—MOULTON: St. Joseph Church Picnic Includes fried chicken and stew dinner, auction, entertainment and more. Knights of Columbus Hall. 361/596-4674 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 21-26—DENISON: U.S. National Aerobatic Competition Aerobatic pilots from all over the United States compete. North Texas Regional Airport. www.denisontexas.us 903/465-1551 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 22-26—ROUND TOP: Robert Goldwaite Chair Workshop The Gallery at Round Top. www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 23—PALESTINE: Tribute to Benny Goodman Palestine Civic Center Auditorium. 903/723-3014 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 24-Oct. 4—ROUND TOP: Mary Francis Robinson Display See the works of a nationally known primitive artist. The Gallery at Round Top. www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26—DENTON: Fiesta-on-the-Square Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with ballet folklorico, mariachis and charros. Hours are 6:30 to 10 p.m. Courthouse-on-the-Square. www.dentoncounty.com/chos 940/349-2850 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-27—BONHAM: 22nd Annual Autumn in Bonham Bike Rally & Expo Includes 14-, 28-, 44-, 54- and 64-mile routes. Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-27—HILLSBORO: Elm Street Rod Run Classic car show is open to all. Leo Hull and the Texas Blues Machine play Friday night. Downtown Hillsboro. www.hillsborochamber.org 254/582-2481 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-27—JOHNSON COUNTY: Antique Tractor Club Show. 817-215-8425 September 26-27—POTTSBORO: Frontier Days Includes arts & crafts, parade, carnival, and entertainment. 615 Hwy. 120 E. www.pottsborochamber.com 903/786-2095 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-28—ANDERSON: Gary Schroeder Trek Ride Includes a parade, street dance and trail rides. www.navasotagrimeschamber.com 936/873-2257 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-28—ATHENS: Classic Rhonda-Voo Appaloosa Horse Show Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 3344 Hwy. 31 E. 903/677-6354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-28—BASTROP: 40th Annual USCA Aluminum Race Nationals Welcomes more than 100 paddlers from about 13 states. Race stretches 14 miles along the new Wilbarger Creek Paddling Trail. E-mail: pbinion@txcyber.com 979/218-4947 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-28—COMMERCE: Bois d’Arc Bash Includes music on stage and food on Friday evening. Saturday activities include browsing more than 100 vendors with arts & crafts, food and more; parade; wine tasting; music; entertainment; youth pageant; 5K run; and children’s and youth activities. On Sunday, enjoy barbecue and a classic car show. Downtown Commerce. www.commerce-chamber.com 903/886-3950 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-Oct. 5—LA GRANGE: Antique Festival in Round Top Includes antiques and related items, such as old tools, architectural pieces, furniture, collectibles, artwork, fine china, jewelry and more. Along Hwy. 237. www.lagrangetx.org 979/968-5756 or 800/524-7264 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 26-Oct. 19—DALLAS: State Fair of Texas Offers the largest new auto show in the Southwest, great food, exhibits and live entertainment. Fair Park. www.bigtex.com 214/565-9931 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—BASTROP: NatureFest, TPWD Paddle Trail Launch & U.S. Canoe Championships Includes kayaking, reptiles, bugs, animal shows, arts & crafts, storytelling, nature hikes, live music and food. Fisherman’s Park. www.visitbastrop.org 512/303-0904 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—COMANCHE: Ranch Rodeo Rodeo Arena. E-mail: djones@itexas.net 325/356-5976 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—CUERO: DeWitt Medical Foundation Golf Tourney Cuero Municipal Golf Course. 361/275-0511 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—GONZALES: Basic Angler Training & Fun Fish Begins at 9 a.m. Register at the park office. Palmetto State Park. 830/672-3266 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—GRAND PRAIRIE: Glenn Beck NOKIA Theatre. www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. 214/373-8000 or 972/647-5700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—GRAND PRAIRIE: La Preciosa Festival Traders Village. 972/647-2331 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—HALLETTSVILLE: Kolache Fest Includes a full day of polka music, kolache baking and eating contests, dominoes, arts & crafts, and car and tractor show. Knights of Columbus Hall. www.hallettsville.com 361/798-2662 or 361/798-2311 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—LEWISVILLE: Western Day Festival Enjoy live music, arts & crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, petting zoo, car show and the 2008 IFOC tamale-eating contest. Old Town Lewisville. www.cityoflewisville.com 972/219-3401 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—MCKINNEY: Octoberfest Celebrate German culture in the streets of McKinney’s historic downtown square. www.downtownmckinney.com 972/547-2660 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—MOODY: Cotton Harvest Festival includes a parade, musical entertainment, activities for all ages, contests, exhibits and vendors. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Downtown Moody. www.moodycottonharvestfestival.org 254/853-2115 or 254/853-9476 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—ROUND TOP: University of Texas-Austin Symphony Orchestra Begins at 3 p.m. International Festival-Institute at Round Top. E-mail: info@festivalhill.org • www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—SEGUIN: Trade Day Vendors gather with antiques, collectibles, and arts & crafts. Downtown Seguin. E-mail: cvb@seguintx.org 830/401-5000 or 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—TIOGA: Western Trade Day Features vendors, cowboy musicians and storytellers. Downtown Tioga, 107 Gene Autry Drive. www.westerntradedays.com 940/390-7886 or 940/390-5093 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27—WAXAHACHIE: Chautauqua Assembly 2008 Heritage assembly highlights education, music, art and culture. Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park. www.waxahachiechautauqua.org 972/937-8887 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27-28—COMANCHE: Comanche County Powwow Includes arts & crafts, commercial vendors, antique engine and tractor show, car show, entertainment, state sanctioned cook-off, children’s play area, photography contest and art show. Comanche City Park. www.comanchechamber.org 325/356-3233 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27-28—HILLSBORO: Middlefaire Renaissance Festival Features swashbuckling pirates, Irish folk singers, fire breathers, belly dancers, arts & crafts and much more. Hours are 11 a.m. to sunset. www.middlefest.com 254/548-6238 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27-28—WASHINGTON: Keeping Up with the Joneses See the farm staff as true period characters, not just in dress, but in speech and style as well. Barrington Living History Farm, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. 936/878-2213 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 27-Oct. 4—BURTON: La Bahia Antique Show Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. La Bahia Hall. 979/289-2684 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 28—GHOLSON: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 135th Anniversary E-mail: becky_shulda@baylor.edu PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 28—SERBIN: 20th Annual Wendish Fest Traditional German Festival starts at 8:30 a.m. with the English service, followed by a picnic meal, German music, silent auction, coffee cake bake-off, demonstrations, children’s activities and much more. 1011 CR 212. E-mail: wendish@bluebon.net 979/366-2441 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 30-Oct. 4—ROUND TOP: Marburger Farm Antique Show Includes more than 350 dealers. 2248 S. Hwy. 237. www.roundtop-marburger.com 800/999-2148 PRAIRIES AND LAKES September 30-Oct. 19—DALLAS: The Color Purple Tells the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie who finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. Music Hall at Fair Park. www.dallassummermusicals.org 214/217-1536 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October October 1-4—ROUND TOP: 41st Annual Round Top Antiques Fair Features more than 350 upscale antique vendors across four location sites. www.roundtopantiquesfair.com 512/237-4747 or 888/273-6426 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 1-19—DALLAS: State Fair of Texas Fair Park. (Began Sep. 26.) www.bigtex.com 214/565-9931 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 1-30—MIDLOTHIAN: Scarecrows in the Park View themed scarecrows the community sets up. Heritage Park. www.midlothianchamber.org 972/723-8600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 1-31—WASHINGTON: Archaeology Awareness Month Offers a display in the Showers-Brown Discovery Center. Includes information about public digs, Web sites to visit and other literature. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2461 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 1-Nov. 2—GLEN ROSE: The Promise Texas Amphitheatre. (Began Sep. 5.) www.glenrosetexas.net 800/687-2661 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 2-4—DALLAS: On Target for a Cure This is a three-day sporting clays tournament and sporting party. Features corporate and individual teams, along with Sporting with my Kid where a parent and child create a team. Elm Fork Sporting Course. www.ontargetforacure.org 972/354-8300 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 2-4—GRAND PRAIRIE: Tommy Alverson Family Gathering No. 11 The Gathering, a showcase of Texas music, brings together veterans and new talent alike. Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake. 817/467-2104 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 2-4—SALADO: Fall Presentation of Tablerock’s Repertory Theater of Salado Works will be presented by the Horton Foote Society. Tablerock Festival of Salado. 254/947-9205 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 2-4—SHERMAN: Fall Festival at Melody Ranch. www.melodyranchbluegrassfestival.com 903-546-6893 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 2-5—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days Shop for antiques, home decor, arts & crafts, tools and more. Original First Monday Grounds/Canton Civic Center. www.firstmondaycanton.com 903/567-6556 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 2-11—WACO: Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Enjoy fair, rodeo, midway rides, food and drink vendors, live musical events and much more. 4601 Bosque Blvd. www.hotfair.com 254/776-1660 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-4—DALLAS: Michael McDonald Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25—SALADO: The Foreigner Salado Silver Spur Theater. www.saladosilverspur.com 254/947-3456 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31—GRANBURY: Granbury Live Live music productions from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll. Granbury Historic Square. www.granburylive.com 800/989-8240 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-5—ATHENS: U.S. Pony Club Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 344 Hwy. 31 E. 903/677-6354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-5—GONZALES: Come & Take It Festival Includes a parade, arts & crafts, live entertainment, carnival, street dances, 5K walk/run, biergarten and battle re-enactment at the Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 888/672-1095 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-5—SOUTHLAKE: Oktoberfest Features a kids area, wiener dog races, brat-eating contest, nugget-eating contest, more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, food and entertainment. Southlake Town Square. www.southlakechamber.com 817/481-8200 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-5—TEMPLE: Texas Early Day Tractor & Engine Association Show Includes an antique tractor parade and pull, threshing, corn grinding, wire fence weaving and more. Includes flea market and Sunday morning service. Tractor Fair Grounds. www.tedtea.org 254/780-2360 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 3-5, 31-Nov. 2—WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days Shop for crafts, antiques and more. 100 Santa Fe Drive. www.weatherfordparks.com 817/598-4124 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—ADDISON: Addison Community Garage Sale Sam’s Club Parking Lot. www.addisontexas.net 972/450-2884 or 800/233-4766 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—BOWIE: Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival Features a fiddlers contest, art contest, quilt show, car show, outdoor vendors, games and more. Downtown Bowie. www.cityofbowietx.com 940/872-6246 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—BRENHAM: Heritage Home Tour Tour the 1843 Giddings-Wilkin House decorated with many original furnishings. Stroll the verandah at the restored Giddings Stone Mansion. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. www.mansion-brenham.com 979/836-1690 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—CALVERT: Victorian Festival includes an authentic afternoon tea, street festival and evening gala – a formal ball featuring authentic period dress, food and English country dancing. Don Klausmeyer, ABC, Office: (214) 875-8662 Mobile: (214) 893-9069 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—DALLAS: Science in the Zoo Day Learn about all types of natural science. Features booths from area museums and science groups, as well as from the Zoo’s conservation education and science department. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dallas Zoo. www.DallasZoo.com 214/670-5656 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—DECATUR: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square This is an antique auto show. Historic Downtown Decatur. www.decaturmainstreet.com 940/627-2741 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—DENISON: Main Street Fall Festival Enjoy arts & crafts, car and motorcycle shows, entertainment and more. Main Street, Downtown Denison. www.cityofdenison.com 903/464-4452 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—ELGIN: Market Day Shop arts & crafts, collectibles and unique “junque.” Elgin Memorial Park. www.elginchurch.com 512/263-2512 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—FARMERSVILLE: Old-Time Saturday Festival Includes food and craft vendors, children’s activities, antique car show, gunfight re-enactment, silent and live auctions, contests and more. Downtown, City Park, Onion Shed. www.farmersvillechamber.com 972/782-6533 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—HONEY GROVE: Davy Crockett Day Includes crafts, contests and entertainment on the square in downtown Honey Grove. E-mail: patti.hicks@sbcglobal.net 903/378-7211 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—LOCKHART: Evening with the Authors Includes meal, tour of elegant garden and visit with authors. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. 625 W. San Antonio St. www.clarklibraryfriends.com 512/398-3223 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—PALESTINE: Embrace the Arts Progressive arts tour includes a museum, library and Judith Summerville Arts with a variety of art exhibits and milieus. www.visitpalestine.com 903/723-3014 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—SEGUIN: Fifth Annual Viva Seguin Conjunto Festival/Accordion Workshop Workshop is from noon to 3 p.m. Performance by workshop students/jam session begins at 4 p.m. Festival is from 5 p.m. to midnight. Seguin Events Complex. E-mail: cvb@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—SMITHVILLE: First Saturday Art Festival Showcases artists of the Lost Pines area. Gazebo Train Park. www.lostpinesartisansalliance.org 512/360-2822 or 512/629-2213 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—SOMERVILLE: Somerfest at the Lake Somerville Marina and Campground. 979/272-1835 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Indian Summer Festival & Annual John Chester Dutch Oven Cook-Off Features Native American dancers, Civil War enactors and musical groups. Interpreters in period dress will demonstrate butter churning, soap making, blacksmithing and the gristmill operation. Heritage Park. 903/885-2387 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—THURBER: T-P Trades Day I-20, exit 367 along the I-20 frontage road. 254/672-5337 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—WALLER: Sixth Annual Shane Harris Poker Ride Includes run, live auction, mud-wrestling exhibition and dance. East Monaville Hall. www.therounders.org PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—WALLIS: Wallis Fine Rides Autofest Includes classic cars, antique cars and street rods. Wallis American Legion Hall Grounds. E-mail: cityhall@wallistexas.org 979/478-6712 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4—WASHINGTON: Power to Move Get an introduction to oxen and driving. Reservations required. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.brenhamcommunityed.com 979/277-6531 or 936/878-2213 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4-5—COLLEYVILLE: Sixth Annual Canton in the City Holiday Gift Market Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Colleyville Center. www.cantoninthecity.com 972/471-0601 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4-5—HILLSBORO: Middlefaire Renaissance Festival Features swashbuckling pirates, Irish folk singers, fire breathers, belly dancers, arts & crafts and much more. Hours are 11 a.m. to sunset. www.middlefest.com 254/548-6238 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4, 18—PILOT POINT: Fireside Chat Begins at 7 p.m. Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Isle du Bois Unit. 940/686-2148 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4-26—FORT WORTH: Fourth Annual Heart of the West Art Exhibition & Sale Features 39 of the most talented female artists in the Western art world. Works of art go on sale Oct. 10 during a gala reception at the museum. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. www.cowgirl.net 817/336-4475 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 4-Nov. 1—WAXAHACHIE: Screams Halloween Theme Park Includes haunted houses, haunted maze, ghoulish graveyard, Spooky Hollow children’s area and more from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 2511 FM 66. www.screamspark.com 972/938-3247 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 5—FLATONIA: Sacred Heart Fall Festival Enjoy continuous live music, country store, live auction, horseshoe tournaments, games and more. www.flatoniachamber.com 361/865-3920 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 5—GRAND PRAIRIE: 2008 Lifetime Fitness — Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon Connecting four prominent Olympic-distance races in the United States, it showcases the drama, excitement and popularity of the sport. Joe Pool Lake. 972/291-6641 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 5—HALLETTSVILLE: American Legion Auxiliary Quilt Show American Legion Hall. 361/798-4186 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 8—ROUND TOP: The Timeless Santa Workshop The Gallery at Round Top. E-mail: Kvernonart@aol.com • www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 8-11—BONHAM: Fannin County Fair Fannin County Multi-Purpose Complex, Hwy. 56 and FM 87. 903/583-8454 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 8, 22—WASHINGTON: Home School Days Discover what life was like for a child in the mid-19th century during an interactive, hands-on program. Reservations required. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2462 ext. 2461 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 9-12—BELLVILLE: Austin County Fair Includes a stock show, live entertainment, barn yard, bull riding and more. Austin County Fair Grounds. 979/865-5995 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 9-12, 23-25—DALLAS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 9-12—SEGUIN: Guadalupe County Fair Includes agricultural exhibits, livestock, games, carnival, entertainment, commercial exhibits, food and rodeo. Parade is 10 a.m. on Friday. Guadalupe County Fairgrounds. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 830/379-6477 or 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 9-12, 16-19—BONHAM: Mystery Dessert Theatre Lake Fannin Wilderness Park. 903/583-6460 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10—CEDAR HILL: Old Settlers Reunion Includes a bean-and-cornbread dinner, Cedar Hill Museum of History style show and bingo. Downtown Historic District. www.countrydayonthehill.org 972/291-7582 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-11—LANCASTER: OktoberFest Enjoy an authentic taste of Germany. Includes music, a wine auction, homebrew beer-tasting, pottery exhibit, children’s activities and more. www.LancasterOktoberFest.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-11—LULING: Davis Street Quilt Show Visit the past as an array of beautiful quilts line the downtown sidewalks and buildings of historic Luling. E-mail: lulingmainstreet@cityofluling.net 830/875-3214 ext. 3 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-11—SALADO: Christmas in October Features a weekend of holiday shopping, entertainment and fun. Includes a vintage car show and a Texas-sized bake sale. www.salado.com 254/947-5040 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov. 2—ENNIS: Wait Until Dark Ennis Public Theatre presents a mystery thriller by Frederick Knott. 2705-C N. Kaufman St. www.visitennis.org 972/878-7529 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-12—ARLINGTON: After Dark in the Park Includes children’s games, activities, storytelling, karaoke, bounce house and much more. River Legacy Park. www.riverlegacy.org 817/861-2576 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-12—BELTON: Karem Shrine Circus Bell County Expo Center. www.texasboxoffice.com 254/848-5600 or 254/933-5353 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-12—BONHAM: Trade Days Fort Inglish Park. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-12—CUERO: 36th Annual Cuero Turkeyfest Celebration Offers Great Gobbler Gallop Race, parade, arts & crafts booths, food booths, carnival, live entertainment and more. Cuero Municipal Park. www.cuero.org 361/275-2112 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 10-12, 24-26—STEPHENVILLE: Chicken House Flea Market Includes 100 vendors with antiques, crafts, furniture and more. Hwy. 377. E-mail: allenscrafts@erath.net 254/592-6674 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—ANDERSON: Texian Day Includes cowboys, musicians, period characters and variety of period demonstrators. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/873-2633 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—ATHENS: Cattle Baron’s Ball Henderson County Fairgrounds, 3344 Hwy. 31 E. 888/294-2847 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—ATHENS: College Street Market Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, 2101 E. College St. 903/675-1639 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—ATHENS: Octoberfest at the Arboretum Includes creative arts & crafts, outdoor exhibits, activities, carriage rides, dog show, scarecrow trail and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Texas Arboretum. 903/675-5630 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—BASTROP: Pine Street Market Day Features arts & crafts, jewelry, clothing and other handmade items. Downtown. www.bastropbpw.com 512/303-6233 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—BASTROP: Second Saturday Salebration Includes food, antiques, arts & crafts, jewelry and other handmade items. Downtown. www.bastropdba.org 512/303-0558 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—BONHAM: Annual Pumpkin Patch Bazaar Includes handmade crafts, bake sale, White Elephant sale, huge book sale and decorated pumpkins. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bonham Public Library, 305 E. 5th St. 903/583-3128 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—BRENHAM: Annual Festival of Fine Arts Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Brenham. www.brenhamfineartgallery.com 979/865-8979 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—BRENHAM: Autumn Fest at the Monastery Enjoy family fun, games and contests, cart rides and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.monasteryminiaturehorses.com 979/836-9652 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—BRIDGEPORT: Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival Includes Bridgeport Rocks 5K Run/Walk & 12-mile Bike Ride, Texas Karaoke Semifinals, Guitar Hero contest, vendors, food booths, living history demonstrations and much more. On Halsell Street, Historic Downtown Bridgeport. 940/683-2076 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—BURLESON: Founders Day Includes food, merchandise, carnival, bounce house, Old West gunfighters, musical groups and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Old Town Burleson. 817/447-3522 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—CARROLLTON: Trinity River Challenge Offers a day of paddle races and competition for canoe and kayakers. McInnish Park, 2340 Sandy Lake Road. www.down-river.com 972/979-2519 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—CEDAR HILL: Country Day on the Hill Includes a parade, 5K fun run, arts & crafts and food vendors, pet show, Noah’s Ark and children’s corner, belt-sander and matchbox-car races, chili cook-off, fire safety house, trains, games, dancers, live bands and more. Begins at 9 a.m. Downtown Historic Square. www.countrydayonthehill.org 972/291-7582 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—DALLAS: AT&T Red River Rivalry The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas do battle again. Cotton Bowl at Fair Park. 800/792-1029 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—ELGIN: Art Walk Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Elgin. www.artinelgin.com 512/281-9445 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—FARMERS BRANCH: Vintage Base Ball Tournament Join the Farmers Branch Mustangs and Rawhide Creek Tanners as they host other vintage base ball teams from around the state. Farmers Branch Historical Park. www.farmersbranch.info 972/919-8731 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—FAYETTEVILLE: Texas Pickin’ Park Jam Session Acoustic musicians gather for informal jam sessions. Begins at 1 p.m. Fayetteville Courthouse Square. www.texaspickinpark.com 979/378-2753 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—FORT WORTH: Race Car Driver for a Day Feel the rush of adrenaline. Texas Motor Speedway. www.texasdrivingexperience.com 817/430-4343 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—GLEN ROSE: Paluxy Pedal Bike Ride & Pumpkin Festival Historic Downtown Square. www.glenrosetexas.net 888/346-6282 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—GONZALES: Pilgrim Country Opry Pilgrim Community Center, 15 miles southwest of Gonzales on FM 1116. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—GRAPEVINE: Eight Annual Nash Farm Fall Round Up Includes stick pony barrel racing, hayrides, stick pony buckin’ broncs, petting zoo, pony rides, blacksmith demonstrations, arts & crafts, pumpkin decorating and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nash Farm. www.grapevinetexasusa.com 817/410-3185 or 800/457-6338 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—IRVING: b amazed This imaginative production is enhanced by Cirque du Soleil performers. Irving Arts Center. www.IrvingSymphony.com 972/252-ARTS PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—JEWETT: Annual Fall Frolic Features arts & crafts, quilt show, entertainment, re-enactment groups, parade and auction. Parade begins at 8:30 a.m. Jewett Civic Center. www.jewetttexas.com 903/626-4202 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—LA GRANGE: Muziky, Muziky This year’s performers are from Texas but perform the songs and dances the way their Czech ancestors did in their former homeland. Sanford Schmid Amphitheater. www.czechtexas.org 888/785-4500 or 979/968-9399 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—LULING: Night in Old Luling Offers old-fashioned family entertainment with a cake walk, antique car parade, live entertainment and much more. Thump Pavilion, Davis Street. 830/875-9239 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—MCDADE: Heritage Day “Old timey” demonstrations include soap making, chair caning, crocheting, blacksmithing and horseshoeing. Includes a Western art display and tent saloon. 512/281-4651 or 512/273-2505 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—MOULTON: Communitywide Garage Sale Maps are available at Patek’s and Short Stop. www.moultontexas.com 361/596-7205 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—MOUNT VERNON: Countryfest Arts & crafts fair features more than 100 vendors, music, stew cook-off, car show, children’s games and more. Downtown Mount Vernon. E-mail: tourism@comvtx.com 903/537-4365 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—NIXON: Wild Hog Cook-Off Includes team cooking, food and drinks. Nixon Stock Show Grounds. E-mail: info@gonzalestexas.com 830/672-6532 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—PALESTINE: Murder on the DisOriented Express Offers dinner and interactive mystery aboard the Texas State Railroad. www.visitpalestine.com 903/723-3014 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—SACHSE: 23rd Annual Sachse Fallfest Includes entertainment, children’s games, arts & crafts, and food. Heritage Park. www.sachsechamber.com 972/496-1212 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—SEGUIN: Eighth Annual Pontiac Car Club Classic Car Show Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 12. 830/401-5000 or 830/379-6382 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—SHINER: Pumpkin Patch Includes pumpkins and mums for sale, kid’s activities, chalk drawing contests, pinata, pumpkin decorating and face painting. Shiner Art House. www.shiner-oldtown.org 361/594-3999 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11—THURBER: Annual State Bocci Ball Tournament Thurber Historic Park, I-20 exit 367. 254/672-5337 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—ALLEN: Home Sweet Home Offers a look at room interiors of the early 20th century. Allen Heritage Museum (the Depot), 100 E. Main St. www.allenheritageguild.org 214/383-1407 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—BELTON: A Sami Show This is an arts, crafts and home decor marketplace. Bell County Expo Center. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—CHAPPELL HILL: Scarecrow Festival Enjoy more than 300 juried vendor booths of home decor, jewelry, pet accessories and more. Includes food, entertainment and children’s activities, including pumpkin-decorating contests. www.chappellhillmuseum.org 979/836-6033 or 800/225-3695 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—DENTON: Butterfield & Trails West Tour Ride the trail road traveled by the Butterfield Overland Stage 150 years ago while enjoying the sights, sounds and discoveries found along the route today. www.bilbreytours.com 940/382-7895 or 325/692-1308 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—FORT WORTH: Fort Worth Alliance Air Show “Spirit of Freedom” Features the USAF Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, the Shockwave Triple Engine Jet Truck and much more. Enjoy daring aerobatic maneuvers, static displays, children’s activities, food and more. Fort Worth Alliance Airport. www.AllianceAirShow.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—FORT WORTH: Gran Festival de Autos Features racing simulators, celebrity appearances, show cars, music and more. La Grave Field. www.granfestivaldeautos.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—FORT WORTH: Lockheed Martin Recreation Association 26th Annual RR Show Includes modular layout displays, model circus displays, Thomas the Tank Kids Layout Area, more than 190 dealer tables and more. Lockheed Martin Recreation Association, 3400 Bryant Irvin Road. www.lmra.org/railroad/railroad.html 817/713-6887 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-12—GRAND PRAIRIE: Annual BBQ Championship Cook-Off More than 100 cookers will prepare more than 600 judging samples. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11, 25—VALLEY VIEW: Fireside Chat Oak Point Amphitheater, Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Johnson Branch Unit. 940/637-2294 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-Nov. 2—ATHENS: Scarecrow Trail East Texas Arboretum. 903/675-5630 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 11-Nov. 30—PLANTERSVILLE: Texas Renaissance Festival The sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th century come alive for eight spectacular weekends. Includes music, food and entertainment. Open Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday. 21778 FM 1774. www.texrenfest.com 800/458-3435 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 12—ATHENS: Best in Texas Barrel Racing Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 3344 Hwy. 31 E. 903/677-6354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 12—FORT WORTH: Libraryfest Authors, storytellers, musicians and others offer discussions, presentations, workshops and entertainment. Trout Fishing in America will perform. Fort Worth Central Library. www.libraryfest.com 817/871-8022 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 12—IRVING: Quilting Demonstrations, Family Funday & Art in the Garden Includes quilting techniques demonstrations, children’s hands-on art project and artwork for sale. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Irving Arts Center. www.irvingartscenter.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 12—ROUND TOP: Klezemer Music! Begins at 3 p.m. International Festival-Institute at Round Top. E-mail: info@festivalhill.org • www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 14—YOAKUM: Country Music USA Includes Western music and dinner. Community Center. E-mail: billlopez@gvec.net 361/293-2843 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 15—BRYAN: Sullivan’s Vintner’s Dinner Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Messina Hof Vintage House. 800/736-9463 ext. 34 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 15-19—ADDISON: Shakespeare Festival of Dallas Presents The Merchant of Venice Enjoy a 21st century-style performance of Shakespeare under the stars. Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 16-19, 23-26—GRAND PRAIRIE: Nunsense II, the Second Coming Comedy is presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council. 972/642-2787 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17—IRVING: Pinkalicious Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, which lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. Carpenter Performance Hall. www.irvingartscenter.com 972/252-2787 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17—ROUND TOP: The Beaded Doll Workshop The Gallery at Round Top. E-mail: Kvernon@aol.com • www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17—WEST: West Over 50 Dance Features music by Texas Heartbeat. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. West Fraternal Auditorium, 1000 N. I-35. www.westover50dance.com 254/826-4180 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17-18—FRISCO: Storytelling Festival Come for award-winning storytellers, concerts, puppet shows, folk arts & crafts, and more. City Hall Plaza at Frisco Square. www.friscofest.org 972/292-5614 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17-19—BELTON: Bell County Kennel Show www.beltonchamber.com 512/282-7891 or 254/690-5668 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17-19—COPPERAS COVE: Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival Showcases Copperas Cove’s multicultural heritage and the vibrant history of the area. Includes historical re-enactments, Western skits, arts & crafts, food vendors and entertainment. Ogletree Gap Park. www.ogletreegap.net 254/547-7571 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17-19—LA GRANGE: Get Your Guts in Gear Cycling Tour Begin in historic La Grange and ride to Austin through or by a variety of landscapes, including Lost Pines, farm and ranchlands, Guadalupe River and the Hill Country. www.ibdride.org 718/875-2123 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17-19—PLANO: Heart of Texas Arts & Crafts Show Offers handcrafted arts & crafts, antiques and collectibles, home decor and gifts. Plano Centre. www.heartoftexasshow.com 903/217-8082 or 903/217-8081 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17-19—WEATHERFORD: Sounds of Thunder Scholarship Powwow Tribal dancers don beautiful traditional regalia and synchronize dancing feet with the pulsing, ancient heartbeat of the central drum. 2100 Greenwood Road. www.soundsofthunder.us 214/789-9130 or 817/832-9936 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 17-19—YORKTOWN: 50th Annual Western Days Festival Includes armadillo races, gold mine, gunfighters, medicine show, mutton busting, pig scramble, carnival, shows, contests, arts & crafts, and one of the largest parades in South Texas. City Park, 130 Riedel. www.yorktowntx.com 361/564-2661 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—ATHENS: Mystery Night Dinner Theatre Henderson County Performing Arts Center. 903/675-3908 ext. 201 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—ATHENS: Shiloh QT & the Stanley’s 6513 Hwy. 19 S. 903/677-2492 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—BENBROOK: Benbrook Heritage Fest Cowboy Roundup Includes arts & crafts, food, Kiddy Korral, historical re-enactors and demonstrations, and a nighttime bluegrass concert. Dutch Branch Park. www.cityofbenbrook.com 817/249-6008 or 817/249-3000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—BURTON: Burton Cotton Gin Dance & Dinner Gala Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight. Big Red Barn. www.cottonginmuseum.org 979/289-3378 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—CEDAR HILL: Eighth Annual Days of Old Celebration Travel back in time with spinners, weavers, wood carvers, blacksmith, antique tractors and more. Includes wagon rides, carnival booths, live entertainment and food. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cedar Hill State Park. 972/291-3900 ext. 232 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—CLIFTON: Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Quilt Auction Features more than 100 handmade quilts. Clifton City Park Armory. www.sunsetaux.org 254/675-8637 ext. 224 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—CLIFTON: Fall Fest Include art & crafts, juried art show, entertainment, dancing, video game tournament, car show, and German dinner and dance. Downtown Clifton. www.clifton.centraltx.com 254/675-8337 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—COOPER: Delta County Chiggerfest & 5K Run/Walk Includes 5K run/walk, live music, vendors, games, food, Kids Zone and much more. Historic Square. www.deltacounty.org 903/395-4314 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—DALLAS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—ENNIS: Autumn Days in Ennis Fall Festival Includes family fun and entertainment, music, handmade arts & crafts, and food vendors. Historic Downtown Ennis. www.visitennis.org 972/878-4748 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—EUSTACE: Haunted House See the spooks at Purtis Creek while touring a multi-room haunted house. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—FAIRFIELD: Sporting Clay Shoot Includes shooting, games, food and more. Robinson Shooting Range. www.fairfieldtexaschamber.com 903/389-5792 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—GONZALES: Basic Angler Training & Fun Fish Begins at 9 a.m. Register at the park office. Palmetto State Park. 830/672-3266 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—GRAPEVINE: 11th Annual Butterfly Flutterby Celebrate the Monarch butterfly migration with releases of butterflies, Gossamer Parade, butterfly exhibits, gardening seminars, interactive butterfly arts & crafts, and entertainment. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Historic Downtown Grapevine. www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com 817/410-3185 or 800/457-6338 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—GRAPEVINE: Stop, Drop & Roll Chili Cook-Off — Third Annual Features a CASI-sanctioned chili cook-off, band, vendors, kids activities and chili tasting. 2501 Bass Pro Drive. www.wpiff.org 817/870-8006 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—KERENS: Kerens Cotton Harvest Festival Includes food and craft booths, tractor show, skeet shooting, bingo, chili cook-off and street dance. Downtown. 903/396-2391 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—LEXINGTON: Chocolate Lovers Festival www.chocolateloversfestival.com 979/773-4337 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—MIDLOTHIAN: 5K October Fast Downhill Dash This is an annual 5K race/walk. George Hopper Road and 14th Street. www.midlothianchamber.org 972/723-8600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—MIDLOTHIAN: Fall Festival Features arts & crafts vendors, food booths, bounce houses, petting zoo, 5K run, children’s activities and live bands. George Hopper Road and 14th Street. www.midlothianchamber.org 972/723-8600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—PLANO: The Essential Canadian Brass Plano Symphony performance begins at 8:15 p.m. Eisemann Center. www.planosymphony.org 972/473-7262 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—ROYSE CITY: 19th Annual FunFest Includes a fun run, parade, Kids Korner, vendor and food booths, hoop shoot contest, dunking booth, doggy contest, children’s pageant, pie-eating contest, hula hoop contest and more. Downtown Main Street. www.roysecitychamber.com 972/636-5000 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—SCHERTZ: Hallo-Wings Rally Halloween-themed rally is sponsored by Texas Chapter U of the Goldwing Roadriders Association. www.texaschapteru.org 210/386-0507 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—SEGUIN: South Texas Pottery Show Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 830/401-5000 or 830/379-6382 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—TEAGUE: Parkfest Includes arts & crafts, food, games, entertainment and more. City Park. 254/739-2061 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—TEMPLE: Czech Feszt Salutes Czech heritage and its impact on Temple’s history. Enjoy live music, Beseda dancers, food, kolache baking contest and lots of family activities. Downtown Temple. 254/298-5610 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18—WHITESBORO: 43rd Annual Peanut Festival Includes a three-day carnival, parade, large car show, three stages of entertainment and live music, kids area with rides and more, contests, competitions and 180 vendor booths. Downtown Whitesboro. www.whitesborotx.com 903/564-3331 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18-19—ATHENS: TPEA/Lone Star Cutting Horse Show Henderson County Fairpark Complex, 344 Hwy. 31 E. 903/677-6354 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18-19—CANTON: Heritage Quilt Guild of Van Zandt County Quilt Show 903/887-4151 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18-19—DALLAS: Grand Opening: Trinity River Audubon Center Celebrates the opening of the center while connecting people with nature. Trinity River Audubon Center. 214/370-9735 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18-19—EDOM: Festival of the Arts The Festival Meadow is alive with displays of various art forms, kids art and an array of festival food. Enjoy country gourmet cuisine in local restaurants, and shop the festival and local art studios. Downtown Edom. www.edomfestivalofthearts.com 903/852-3990 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18-Dec. 28—DALLAS: Texas Collects Asia 2008: Japanese Folk Art Honors the legacy of private collectors like the Crows, who love Asia and have shared that with Texans. Crow Collection of Asian Art. 214/979-6430 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 18-Jan. 4—DALLAS: Texas Collects Asia 2008: Contemporary Art Crow Collection of Asian Art. 214/979-6430 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 19—HALLETTSVILLE: Appelt’s Hill King Feast Includes music, food and dancing. Appelt’s Hill Hall. 361/798-3522 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 22-23—SEGUIN: Buck Fever Share stories, view exhibits, receive educational information on hunting safety and more. Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 23-25—BELLVILLE: Annual Bluegrass & Gospel Music Festival Includes bands from all over the United States, Canada and Mexico. Coushatte Recreational Ranch. 979/865-5250 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 24-25—SAN FELIPE: Halloween Fest BBQ Cook-Off Celebration 979/885-2017 or 281/630-2309 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 24-25—TEMPLE: Angels, Antiques & Things Includes antiques; craft, gift and decorative items; angels; and country store with home-canned goods, baked goods and casseroles. Hours are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday. First Christian Church, 300 N. 5th St. 254/773-9061 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 24-26—FLATONIA: Czhilispiel XXXVI Features continuous live music, IABC-sanctioned barbecue and CASI “Czhili” cook-offs, pie auction, jalapeno-eating contest, grand parade, arts & crafts booths, petting zoo, carnival, mechanical bull, special events and more. Downtown Flatonia, North Main. www.czhilispielfestival.com 361/865-3920 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 24-26—FORT WORTH: Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering & Western Swing Festival Celebrates the heritage of the American cowboy with music, ranch rodeo, cowboy poetry and more. Stockyards National Historic District. www.redsteagall.com 888/269-8696 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 24-26—PLANO: Dallas Comicon Offers a conference for comic book and sci-fi fans. Enjoy a chance to pick up memorabilia and get autographs. Plano Centre. www.scifiexpo.com 972/420-8639 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 24-26—SEGUIN: Pecan Fest & Heritage Days Includes the Seguin Art Center and Film & Arts Festival, South Texas Pottery Show, gardener’s market, Lions Club car show, historic sites and tours, golf tournament and more. Downtown Central Park. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 24-Nov. 22—CLEBURNE: The Sound of Music Presented by Plaza Theatre Company. 111 S. Main. www.plaza-theatre.com 817/202-0600 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—ADDISON: Worldfest Includes an international marketplace, global food court, global games, live music and dance, international wine tasting, children’s activities and workshops, parade of nations, closing drum circle and more. Addison Circle Park. www.addisontexas.net 800/233-4766 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—ATHENS: First Fish for a Cause Tournament Lake Athens. 903/677-5624 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—BASTROP: Bastrop State Park Fall Festival Includes a race, activities, games and sweet treats. Learn how to make pine needle baskets and decorate your own pumpkin. Costumes are allowed. Bastrop State Park. www.friendsoflostpines.org 512/321-2101 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—DALLAS: Bancroft Family Concerts Enjoy classical chamber music. Dallas Museum of Art. 214/922-1200 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—ELGIN: Hogeye Festival Includes live music, pork barbecue cook-off, arts & crafts booths, art show, Sowpremes performances, royal coronation, Road Hog car show, hog calling contest and more. Main Street. www.elgintx.com 512/281-5724 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—EUSTACE: Haunted House & Halloween Carnival Enjoy a carnival with kids activities and games, a haunted house and a hayride shuttle to go trick-or-treating at the campsites with orange pumpkins on their site poles. Purtis Creek State Park. 903/425-2332 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—GAINESVILLE: Zoo Boo Enjoy a non-scary, family friendly Halloween celebration. Dress up and bring a treat bag. Meet costume characters, visit treat stations, play carnival games and more. Frank Buck Zoo. www.frankbuckzoo.com 940/668-4533 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—GRAND PRAIRIE: Haunted Hallway Offers a Halloween event for younger children. Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road. www.tradersvillage.com 972/647-2331 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—KAUFMAN: Scarecrow Festival Features a parade, car show, live music and entertainment, kids korral, food, crafts and more. Historic Kaufman County Courthouse Square, 100 W. Mulberry. www.kaufmanchamber.com 972/932-3118 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—LULING: Zedler Mill Catfish Cook-Off & Rubber Duck Race Enjoy a fun-filled day on the San Marcos River with a pie-baking contest, music, arts & crafts, and more. Zedler Mill. www.zedlermill.com 830/875-3214 ext. 4 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—MADISONVILLE: Texas Mushroom Festival Includes a gala dinner, cooking demonstration and wine tasting, Monterey Mushroom’s Kitchen, arts & crafts vendors, auto showcase, photo contest, entertainment, kids zone, 5K run and walk, library book sale, quilt show and more. County Courthouse Square. www.texasmushroomfestival.com 936/348-3564 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—PALESTINE: Dogwood Jamboree Country Music Concert Enjoy a Branson-style country music show. www.visitpalestine.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—PALESTINE: Fall Oktoberfest Includes parade, arts & crafts fair, live music, Kidz Zone, food and more. Downtown and Old Town Palestine. www.palestinechamber.org 903/729-6066 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—SEGUIN: Hats Off to Juan Seguin This is an art walk and hat parade through downtown Seguin. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—SEGUIN: Third Annual Chamber Pecan Classic Golf Tournament This is an 18-hole, shotgun start tournament. Starcke Park. E-mail: dana@seguinchamber.com 830/379-6382 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—SEGUIN: Trade Day Vendors gather with antiques, collectibles, and homemade arts & crafts. Downtown Seguin. E-mail: cofc@seguintx.org 800/580-7322 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—SULPHUR SPRINGS: Heritage Square Antique Car Show Downtown Square. tourism.sulphurspringstx.org (no www) 888/300-6623 or 903/885-1236 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—WAXAHACHIE: Texas Country Reporter Festival features Bob Phillips and an assortment of colorful artists and musicians he’s made famous on his popular television show. Includes a parade through Historic Downtown Waxahachie. www.waxahachiechamber.com 972/937-2390 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25—WAXAHACHIE: Bow-Wow Halloween Hustle Dog Walk or Run Includes a 1- or 2-mile walk or run, plus a variety of dog contests. Getzendaner Park. 972/935-0756 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—BELLVILLE: 29th Annual Antiques Festival More than 60 dealers feature American country furniture, antiques, collectibles, fine art, used books and more. www.bellvillehistoricalsociety.com 979/865-0625 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—DENISON: Kustom Kemps Car Show Includes custom car show, food and entertainment. Loy Lake Park. www.denisontexas.us 903/465-1551 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—FORT WORTH: Fall D/FW Collector Car Swap Meet Features more than 2,000 spaces filled with hundreds of cars and thousands of parts. Sunday. LaGrave Field. www.deanearhart.com 254/751-7958 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—FORT WORTH: Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, papermaking and more. Fort Worth Botanic Garden. www.fwbg.org 817/871-7686 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—GRANBURY: Harvest Moon Festival & Quilt Show Features arts & crafts, fall produce, entertainment, kids amusement/carnival area, and food. Saturday activities include scarecrow-decorating contest, decorated pumpkin contest, kids costume contest and pumpkin-pie eating contest. Don’t miss the Antique Engine & Tractor Show and the noon Antique Tractor Parade. Pooch Parade is Sunday. Historic Downtown Square. hgma.com (no www) 817/573-5299 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—GRAPEVINE: Canton in the City Holiday Gift Market Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St. www.cantoninthecity.com 972/471-0601 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—SALADO: Fright Trail The half-mile walking trail presents thrills and chills for all ages to enjoy. Relive great horror classics and expect the unexpected along the enchanted trail. Tablerock Festival of Salado. 254/715-4434 or 254/947-9205 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—WASHINGTON: Smithing in Texas Barrington Living History Farm, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. www.birthplaceoftexas.com 936/878-2213 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-26—WAXAHACHIE: “Age of Elegance” Elegant & Depression Glass Show Presented by the Fostoria Glass Society of North Texas. Waxahachie Civic Center. 972/938-3434 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 25-Nov. 9—ROUND TOP: Melanie Faine Exhibition of Etchings & Watercolors The Gallery at Round Top. www.thegalleryatroundtop.com 979/249-4119 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 26—ALLEN: Antiques Appraisal Fair Allen Heritage Museum (the Depot), 100 E. Main St. www.allenheritageguild.org 972/672-6196 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 26—CUERO: St. Michael’s School Fall Festival Includes silent and live auctions, lunch plates and fun family activities. St. Michael’s Church Parish Grounds. 361/277-3854 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 26—DALLAS: Thrilling Halloween Adventures Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 26—HALLETTSVILLE: Falling Leaves Polka Festival Features polka, dancing, food and more. Knights of Columbus Hall. www.kchall.com 361/798-4333 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 29-31—DENTON: Halloween-on-the-Square A culmination of three simultaneous events with trick-or-treating, a treasure hunt and an 1857 Old West Haunted House. Courthouse-on-the-Square. 940/891-3022 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 30—ATHENS: Halloween at the Hatchery Provides a safe, family-oriented trick-or-treat experience. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 903/676-2277 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 30—COMANCHE: Trick or Treat Downtown Comanche. www.comanchechamber.org PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 30—GRAND PRAIRIE: Carrie Underwood NOKIA Theatre. www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com 214/373-8000 or 972/647-5700 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 30-Nov. 2—CANTON: First Monday Trade Days Shop antiques, home decor, arts & crafts, tools, plants and more. Original First Monday Grounds/Canton Civic Center. www.firstmondaycanton.com 903/567-6556 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 30-Nov. 2—FORT WORTH: NASCAR Dickies 500 Sprint Cup Race Includes 7-Eleven Qualifying, Silverado 350K NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race, O’Reilly Challenge NASCAR Series Race, and Dickies 500 race. Texas Motor Speedway. www.texasmotorspeedway.com PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 30-Nov. 8—ATHENS: Copacabana Henderson County Performing Arts Center. 903/675-3908 ext. 201 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—BASTROP: Downtown Halloween Celebration Includes costume contests, teen bands, kids activities, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, hayrides and haunted house. Historic Downtown Main Street. www.bastropdba.org 512/303-0558 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—BONHAM: Halloween on the Square Hours are 5:30 to 7 p.m. www.bonhamchamber.com 903/583-4811 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—BRYAN: Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Begins at 6:30 p.m. Messina Hof Vintage House. www.messinahof.com 800/736-9463 ext. 34 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—COLLEGE STATION: Children’s Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treating in the Museum Join in the first-ever trick-or-treat event in the museum. Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Open to children 12 and younger. George Bush Presidential Library & Museum. bushlibrary.tamu.edu (no www) 979/691-4014 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—CUERO: Halloween Party & Haunted House Includes children’s booths sponsored by local civic groups, costume parade and haunted house. Cuero Municipal Park. 361/275-3476 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—NAVASOTA: Treats on Streets Provides a safe place for children to trick-or-treat. Downtown Navasota. 936/825-6410 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—SALADO: Halloween Spooktacular Salado Silver Spur Theater. www.saladosilverspur.com 254/947-3456 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—WACO: ZooBoo Visit the Arachniguy’s Web, the Harrowing Herpetarium and walk the plank with the pirates of the Flower Garden Reef. Cameron Park Zoo. www.cameronparkzoo.com 254/750-8400 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31—WEST: West Over 50 Dance Features music by Jerry Haisler. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. West Fraternal Auditorium. www.westover50dance.com 254/826-4180 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31-Nov. 1—COLUMBUS: Live Oaks & Dead Folks Cemetery Tour Local re-enactors tell about the lives of interesting folks from the past. Local Cemetery. www.columbustexas.org 979/732-3392 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31-Nov. 1—ROUND TOP: Wine Tasting Festival Enjoy holiday shopping, live music, fine dining and wine tasting. Bybee Square. E-mail: info@roundtop.org • www.roundtop.org 979/249-4042 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31-Nov. 1—SAN FELIPE: Heritage Celebration Celebrate Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday and tour San Felipe. Includes numerous activities for children and adults. Stephen F. Austin State Historic Site. www.sealychamber.com 979/885-3043 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31-Nov. 2—DALLAS: The Magical Music of Walt Disney Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. www.dallassymphony.com 214/692-0203 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31-Nov. 2—GLEN ROSE: Fossilmania Annual fossil and fossil-related show includes dealers, educational displays, fossil identification, talk by Charles Finsley and more. Somervell County Expo Center. www.dallaspaleo.org 210/492-9163 or 888/346-6282 PRAIRIES AND LAKES October 31-Nov. 2—ROUND TOP: Theatre Forum: A Weekend with Will International Festival-Institute at Round Top. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 PRAIRIES AND LAKES back to top

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