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Aqua Boom Celebration
July 2-4
Kingsland Chamber Grounds; Highway 1431
Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Gay Gambert, Aqua Boom Committee
P.O. Box 465; Kingsland, TX 78639
(325) 388-6211; Fax (325) 388-5391
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Street dance, Dance
Aqua Boom celebrates its 41st year in 2010! On the weekend of July 2-4th. there will be a Poker Run on the Water, Fish Fry, Patriotic Concert, Parades (Children's, Land and Boat), Arts & Crafts Fair, Pie Eating Contest, Brazos Bottom Cow'ographers Wild West Show, Children's Activities, Wacky Raft Race, Personal Watercraft Obstacles Course, Rubber Duckies Race and a Ski Show. Music will include 3 days of performances by local performers as well as a Street Dance and Fiddler's Contest. Our Second Annual Barbeque Cook-off will hopefully expand to include a sanctioned Chili Cook-off. The Grande Finale will include our fabulous fireworks, music and lots of family fun! Come to Kingsland for the 4th...you're gonna love it!

Fourth of July Celebration
July 2, 3
Towle Memorial Park; South College Avenue
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
Sandra Salinas
P.O. Box 840; Snyder, TX 79550
(325) 573-3558; (325) 573-3559; Fax (915) 573-9721
Music: Christian, Country, Pop, Tejano
Activities: Bike race
Fourth of July Celebration includes an early morning prayer breakfast with gospel music. Other activities include local quartets or groups, patriotic music, a parade, food booths, craft show, volleyball and washer tournament, carnival, and fireworks.

Freedom Fiesta ~ 2
July 2, 3
Central Park, Downtown Seguin; 101 East Court
Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce
Dana Overstreet
116 North Camp Street; Seguin, TX 78155-5600
(830) 379-6382; (830) 379-6382; Fax (830) 379-6971
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
Freedom Fiesta, established in 1967, is Guadalupe County's celebration of Independence Day. The outdoor street dances take place in downtown Seguin under the huge pecan trees in Central Park. Popular bands each night, carnival, food booths, washer-pitching tournament, and more.

July Jubilee
July 2-3
Courthouse Square; Highway 83 - Downtown Leakey
Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Linda Hassell
P.O. Box 743; Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 232-5222
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo, Street dance, Arts and Crafts Show
The July Jubilee features a parade at 10 a.m. as well as a rodeo. The July Jubilee also features arts and crafts. Event hours are 8 am-4 pm. Dance - Friday; July 2nd - 8-12 midnight; Arts & Crafts - Saturday; July 3rd - 8-4 p.m.; Parade - 10 a.m.; Rodeo - July 2nd & 3rd.

Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
July 3
Downtown Arlington;
Arlington Fourth of July Association
June Owens
P.O. Box 1776; Arlington, TX 76004-1776
(972) 660-6166; (683) 821-2919
Music: Big Band, Christian, Country, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Awards show
The parade is an annual event and consists of generally 150 entries. The number of spectators over the years has ranged from of 5,000 to 70,000. Parade entries include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations. Of course, the parade has a distinguished assortment of floats. Some floats are professionally built, but many are the proud results of individual ingenuity by local organizations and businesses. There is even an Award Ceremony after the parade at Knapp Heritage Park to recognize excellence within each of several categories. Refer to our rules and regulations for a complete list of categories. We hope that you will join us for the 43rd annual parade on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m., for the 2008 edition of USA's Independence Day Parade in downtown Arlington.

4th on Broadway Celebration
July 3
Downtown Lubbock, Texas; Broadway Avenue
Broadway Festivals, Inc.
Stephanie Nairn
P.O. Box 2526; Lubbock, TX 79408
(806) 747-7047; Fax (806) 747-5671
Music: Big Band, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Jazz, Regional Mexican, Rock, Tejano, West Texas Rock, Retro, Heritage Dance
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Street dance, Street Fair, Fireworks Display, Parade
Broadway Festivals, Inc. is proud to present the 19th annual 4th On Broadway Celebration. This free, outdoor family event celebrates unique musical cultures, artistic dynamism and diversity of the South Plains. Much to the delight of the festival organizers, the event attracts in excess of 200,000 people from Lubbock, Eastern New Mexico and other parts of Texas. Since it’s birth 19 years ago, this event has come to be known as, “the largest free festival in Texas,” and has been named, “Best Promotional Event,” by the Texas Downtown association. This popular community-wide celebration features exciting events for children and adults of all ages including an Independence Day Parade, street fair and an evening concert ending with a fantastic firework display. The focus is musical outreach. Don Caldwell Productions will carefully select more than 500 local artists to showcase their musical talent on 11 different stages throughout downtown Lubbock. Each stage will have performances from several different musical genres including a fiesta stage, eclectic stage, country stage and gospel stage. The Fourth on Broadway musical presentations are an outstanding opportunity to introduce children and families to a variety of musical venues.

Hot Nights, Cool Tunes
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Downtown Brenham around the Square;
Downtown Brenham
Tiffany Morsiak, Community Development Assistant
P.O. Box 1059; Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 337-7374; Fax (979) 337-7382
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
Bring your lawn chairs and meet us at the Courthouse Square at 7:00 p.m. for a good time! Each weekend a different band will perform for your listening pleasure. Bring the whole family to experience Downtown Brenham with our summer concert series. Enjoy eating at one of Downtown's many restaurants or support the local Rotary Club's food booth. Children will enjoy dancing to the music and even riding the Hot Nights Train! This event is free to the public.

July 4th Jamboree
July 3
Beaux Hickey's Pavilion; Double B Ranch and Resort, Harper
Double B Ranch and Resort
Dr. Bess Lester
225 Living Water Ranch Road; Harper, TX 78631
(830) 990-9500; (830) 990-4122
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Polka, Rock
Activities: Singing contests
Come to the Double-B-Ranch ol' timey 4th of July. Saturday under the stars with fireworks. Kid's game start at 6:00 p.m. Live band! Good ol' fashioned fun. Hotdogs, hamburgers, cold beer and soda! Gotta come and be the fun. Wear red, white and blue. Camp out, stay in the lodge or cabins.

Kaboom Town!
July 3
Addison Arts & Events District; 4970 Addison Circle Drive
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Big Band, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock
Activities: Fireworks Show and Air Show
Kaboom Town! is Addison's most explosive party of the year, which features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music, plus food, live music by military bands and popular local acts, spectacular Cavanaugh Flight Museum's historic warbird flyovers, and more. Rated one of the top 10 fireworks shows in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and more, Kaboom Town! promises spectacular views from just about anywhere in Addison. Avoid the traffic delays and stay after the fireworks for a free movie. Bands may submit materials via the website at: http://www.addisontexas.net/events/KaboomTown/Applications_and_Forms/

Lake Cities 4th of July Celebration
July 3
City Park of Lake Dallas; 101 West Hundley Drive
City of Lake Dallas - Special Events Department
Shannon Fields, Special Events Coordinator
P. O. Box 368; Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-2226 Ext. 132; Fax (940) 497-4485
Music: Country, Pop
Activities: Music festival, Singing contests, Fireworks
Saturday, July 3rd 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Lake Dallas City Park hosts the Lake Cities 4th of July Celebration! Corinth, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores & Lake Dallas unite to provide a free event to the public; complete with an old fashioned parade, free kid zone, arts, crafts and food vendors, free live entertainment featuring 1100 Springs and Lake Cities Idol. After 1100 Spring's performance, a spectacular fireworks display tops off the event.

Pops in the Park
July 3
Comanche Trail Amphitheater; Comanche Trail Park
Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce
Jan Hansen
P.O. Box 1391; Big Spring, TX 79721
(432) 263-7641; (800) 734-7641; Fax (432) 264-9111
Music: Classical
Activities: fireworks display
The Big Spring Pops in the Park program is held annually at the Historic Comanche Trail Amphitheater in Comanche Trail Park. The Program includes a patriotic concert presented by the Big Spring Symphony Orchestra and Chorus which is coordinated with a spetacular fireworks display. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and Food Booths offering a variety of food open at 5:00 p.m. The program is opened with the Parade of Flags grand entry at 8:30 p.m. and the event ends with the fireworks display and concert.

Rockport Arts Festival
July 3, 4
Waterfront in Ski Basin Area; 902 Navigation
Rockport Art Association
Beverly Trifonidis
902 Navigation Circle; Rockport, TX 78382-2780
(361) 729-5519; (361) 729-5519; Fax (361) 729-3551
Music: Blues, Classical, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
The Rockport Arts Festival features food, fine arts, and a variety of music, including jazz, blues, folk, classical, country, and pop/rock, also a children's activity area. The primary focus of the festival is the artwork sold by the 120 artists juried into the Art Festival. Musicians are local.

San Angelo's July 3rd Pops Concert
July 3
Bill Aylor RiverStage; 36 East Twohig Avenue San Angelo, Texas 76903
San Angelo Symphony Society
Charlotte Lewis
P. O. Box 5922; San Angelo, TX 76902-5922
(325) 658-5877; Fax (325) 653-1045
Music: Classical, Pop
Activities: Concert season, Fireworks, Fly-ov
The San Angelo Symphony is proud to announce Multi-Chem as the 2010 title sponsor of its 23rd annual July 3rd concert. This celebration brings together over 35,000 people from as far away as Houston, Dallas, and Austin and is known as the fourth largest celebration of its kind in the State of Texas with continued support of a fireworks extravaganza sponsored by Town & Country and Stripes Food Stores. The free, family-friendly patriotic celebration includes music performed by the San Angelo Symphony, a parade of flags by active military stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base, the historic Fort Concho cannons, and a military flyover. Each year the concert proves to be an exciting event with something for everyone, and this year is no exception. Gates open at noon. The concert is free! Limited reserved seating is available.

All Area Fourth of July Victory Band Parade
July 4
Broadway;
Lubbock Independent School District
Robert Rumph, Director of Fine Arts
1628 19th Street; Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 766-1045; Fax (806) 766-1089
Music: Classical, Pop
500 member band. Every other year event. Lubbock! volunteer parade band will assemble again in July 2010. We are part of the "4th on Broadway" Parade hosted by Broadway Festivals.

Basically Beethoven Festival
July 4, 11, 18, 25
Grand Hall, Texas Discovery Gardens; Fair Park, Dallas
Fine Arts Chamber Players
Matt McCrary, Assistant Festival Director
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.; Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-2219; Fax (214) 521-7558
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
Fine Arts Chamber Players presents the 30th Annual Basically Beethoven Festival, a series of free classical chamber music concerts beginning Sunday, July 4. Performances occur every Sunday afternoon in July will be held inside air-conditioned Grand Hall at the Texas Discovery Gardens. The doors open at 2:00 p.m. and the music begins at 2:30 p.m. With the "For Love of Music" youth recitals followed by the chamber concerts. These performances are Free to the Public. Seating is limited, so please come early. For more information about this year's series, or all of this year's concerts, call (214) 520-2219, email bbf [at] fineartschamberplayers.org or visit www.fineartschamberplayers.org.

Family Fourth Celebration
July 4
Seabourne Creek Park; 3831 Highway 36 South
City of Rosenberg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lydia Acosta, Programs Coordinator
P. O. Box 32; Rosenberg, Texas 77471
(832) 595-3520; Fax (832) 595-3521
Music: Oldies
Activities: Fireworks display
Rosenberg's Family Fourth Celebration is all about patriotism, family and fun, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. July 4th. The event is held at Seabourne Creek Park located at 3831 Highway 36 South in Rosenberg. There is no admission to Family 4th and activities include a children's carnival, dunking booth, Clydesdale-drawn wagon rides, food vendors and a free concert by The Triumphs, an eight piece, Rosenberg-based band that traces its roots to the early days of rock 'n roll when the band launched the career of 5-time Grammy award winner B.J. Thomas. Since 1992, the band's original members (minus B.J. Thomas), have been performing hits from the '50s and '60s and transporting audiences back to the glory days of rock and roll. Family 4th finishes off with the best "Oooooh - Aaaaaah" fireworks display west of the Brazos River. For additional information, please call 832-595-3520 or visit rosenbergevents.com.

Forth of July Celebration
July 4
Briscoe Park; 3201 South Highway 35
City of Alvin
Sherry Wolfe
216 West Sealy; Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-4291; (281) 388-4299; Fax (281) 388-4350
Music: Patriotic
Activities: Concert season, Fireworks
Forth of July Celebration features live music and fireworks at dusk.

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

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

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

God and Country Concert
July 4
University of Mary Harden Baylor Mayborn Campus Center; 900 North College Street
First Baptist Church
Gary Bledsoe
506 North Main Street; Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-0705; Fax (254) 933-7144
Music: Christian, Patriotic
The God and Country Concert begins at 3 p.m. featuring The First Baptist Worship Choir and Fort Hood Infantry Division Band featuring a musical celebration of God's blessing on our nation.

Houston CaribFest
July 4
Tom Bass Park; BeltWay 8 at Highway 288 South
Houston CaribFest
N. Lewis, Organizer
; Houston, TX 77095
(713) 689-0689; (713) 689-0689; Fax (281) 861-6153
Music: Cajun, Reggae, Calypso, Soca
Activities: Street dance, Parade
The largest Caribbean festival in Texas - Houston's Caribfest features Caribbean arts, crafts & jewelry, West Indian cuisine, concerts, parties and the Parade of the Bands. Join us for four (4) days of experiencing the Caribbean culture at it's best. The events begin on Thursday night with the All White Fete (or Party). Then culminates with the Parade of the Bands on Sunday at Tom Bass Park. The Park features the parade of the bands, masqueraders, steel drums, parade floats, kids carnival and live entertainment from around the world.

Red, Hot & Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza ~ 2
July 4
Town Green Park; 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau
Casey Snyder
10001 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 600; The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 363-2447; Fax (281) 210-3499
Activities: Awards show
Come enjoy the second largest fireworks display in the Houston Area at the 13th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival, in The Woodlands Town Center. It is held in Town Green Park on the banks of The Woodlands Waterway, along Lake Robbins Drive between The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the South Montgomery County Library. Enjoy live music, great food, games for the kids, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Red, White and Lewisville
July 4
City of Lewisville
Jennifer Galante, Marketing and Events Coordinator
P.O. Box 299002; Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 219-3710; Fax (972) 219-3719
Activities: Music festival, Fireworks
Red, White and Lewisville is held at Vista Ridge Mall on July 4th complete with concerts, activities and fireworks.

Mimir Chamber Music Festival
July 5-16
TCU's PepsiCo Recital Hall; Walsh Center for the Performing Arts
Mimir Chamber Music Festival
Curt Thompson
P.O. Box 297500; Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-5443; Fax (817) 257-7344
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival
The Mimir Chamber Music Festival, named for the Norse god of wisdom, features outstanding artists from the world's leading orchestras and music schools who share a love for chamber music. Mimir is the premiere Festival in the South Central United States dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music. Artists are selected not only for their superb performing skills, but also for their ability to teach. Throughout the two-week Festival, guest artists hold master classes for aspiring pre-professional musicians, selected for participation through a rigorous audition process. In the evenings, guest artists present a series of five exciting and distinctly different musical performances. The 2010 season marks the 13th Year of the Mimir Chamber Music Festival. Founded in 1997, the Festival is hosted by the TCU School of Music on the university's beautiful campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Concerts take place at the Walsh Center for Performing Arts in the PepsiCo Recital Hall, an intimate setting, perfect for enjoying the art of chamber music. This year's exceptional guest artists include members of the Chicago Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra, award winning concert and recording artists, outstanding TCU faculty and other internationally acclaimed musicians.

Spring Ho Festival
July 5-11
Courtyard Square, W.M. Brook Park; Lampasas
Lampasas Spring Ho Festival, Inc.
Parks Comittee
P.O. Box 985; Lampasas, TX 76550
(512) 556-5301; (512) 556-5301; Fax (512) 556-5301
Activities: County fair, Singing contests, Street dance
The theme this year is "Wild about the Springs." We will have music events at various locations throughout the week and weekend.

Concerts Under the Stars
July 8, 22
San Antonio Botanical Garden; 555 Funston at North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio
San Antonio Botanical Society
Candace Andrews
555 Funston; San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-5360; Fax (210) 829-5100
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Latin Pop, Rock
Activities: Concert season
Concerts Under the Stars showcases popular musicians in the beautiful surroundings of the San Antonio Botanical Garden. These concerts give the public the opportunity to see the Garden in the evening plus enjoy live music. Performances are scheduled for the third Thursday in June, July and August with a different live band performance each month. Bands offer a variety of music including jazz, rock, soul, folk and Latin. Concert-goers may bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no outside food and drink is allowed. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine and beer will be available for purchase. Gates open at 6pm; performances begin at 7pm $5 admission; no charge for Botanical Society members. For more information, visit www.sabot.org or call (210) 829-5100. July 8 - Colao; July 22 - Terri Hendrix.

Hot Summer Concerts
July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6
Third Street Park; 801 Third Street, Rosenberg, TX
Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center
Camille Prat, Tourism Assistant
P.O. Box 32; Rosenberg, TX 77471
(832) 595-3525; Fax (832) 595-3333
Music: Motown, Oldies, Swing, Jazz, Blues
Activities: Concert season, Street dance
Hot Summer Concerts takes place in Rosenberg's Historic Downtown District throughout the summer, so that you may enjoy a wide variety of musicians showcasing their talents. Concerts begin the Friday after July 4th, and will include such knock-your-socks-off entertainers as The Level One Band, The Coastliners, Third Coast Swing, The Sugar Land Brass Company, and California's ruling blues band, the MoFo Party Band. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, family and friends and settle in for Friday nights which are sure to delight! For additional information, please call 832-595-3525, or visit www.rosenbergevents.com.

National Tejano Music Convention and 30th Anniversary Tejano Music Awards
July 9-11
San Antonio Convention Center; San Antonio, TX
LatinPointe, Inc.
David and Sarah Chavez
17563 West 158th Terrace; Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 397-8850; (913) 397-7850; Fax (913) 397-0890
Music: Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Trade show/convention
The 2010 national Tejano music convention, the largest Latin music convention in the United States, serves as an industry and fan-based "meeting ground" bringing together national Tejano enthusiasts for the expressed purpose of music and dance appreciation. The event features performances by Tejano and conjunto veterans Gary Hobbs, Ram Herrera, Jay Perez, Hometown Boys, Elida Reyna and many others. It will also mark the reunion of '90s group Fandango USA. Comedians Willie Barcena and Gilbert Esquivel are set to serve as hosts. The vision of the Tejano Music Convention is to advance the Tex-Mex music genre by fostering the music industry to become more viable and strong, while increasing the understanding of the rich variety, artistic value, cultural, and historical significance of Tejano Music.

AquaPalooza
July 10
The Reserve at Lake Travis
Sea Ray Boats, Sail & Ski, The Reserve at Lake Travis and Randy Willis Events
Randy Willis, Event Producer
12319 Blue Water Drive; Austin, TX 78758
(512) 565-0161
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
Come to AquaPalooza and experience the world's largest boating party! Brad Pasley headlines.

Parker County Peach Festival
July 10
Historic Downtown; Weatherford
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Mandy Allison
P.O. Box 310; Weatherford, TX 76086-0310
(888) 594-3801; Fax (817) 613-9216
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Pop
Activities: County fair
The Parker County Peach Festival is a country day of family fun, featuring more than 215 arts and craft vendors. The event will take place in Weatherford's historic downtown, from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be a children's area, non-stop entertainment, and of course our sweet, juicy Parker County Peaches. Beat the heat with Peachy treats of all kinds - peach ice cream, peach juleps, peach smoothies, peaches and cream, peach cobbler, and just plain ol' peaches to bite and let the juice run down your chin. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. There will be free parking from the 9th Grade Center, Weatherford College, and the First Monday Grounds. Handicap parking and shuttle are available from Weatherford Ninth Grade Center. Call Weatherford Chamber of Commerce for more information: Toll Free 1-888-594-3801. Come enjoy a "Growing Family Tradition" at the Annual Parker County Peach Festival!

July Jazz
July 11, 17, 24, 31
Beckert Park; 5044 Addison Circle
Town of Addison
Barbara Kovacevich
P.O. Box 9010; Addison, TX 75001-9010
(972) 450-6221; (800) 233-4766; Fax (972) 450-2834
Music: Jazz
Activities: Music festival
During July Jazz, come and enjoy summer evenings under the stars in beautiful Beckert Park. Listen to live music from some of the top area jazz musicians while you picnic or dine in one of the great Addison Circle restaurants. Bands may submit materials via the website at: www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Applications_Forms/

Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
July 14-18
Brick Street Cafe, Crystal Theater, Pastures of Plenty; Okemah, OK
The Woody Guthrie Coaltion, Inc.
Karen Zundel, Media Chair
P.O. Box 661; Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-2440
Music: Country, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival, Songwriting contests
The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival is held annually in mid-July to commemorate the life and music of Woody Guthrie in Guthrie's hometown of Okemah, Oklahoma located 70 miles east of Oklahoma City. Daytime main performances are held indoors at the Brick Street Cafe and at the Crystal Theater. Evening main stage performances are held outdoors at the Pastures of Plenty. Guthrie's sister, Mary Jo Guthrie Edgmon, is the festival's perennial guest of honor. The festival also includes childrens' activities, poetry readings, and a variety of other things to do and see. Except for a $10 parking fee at the Pastures of Plenty, the festival is FREE. The event is made possible in part from a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council.

Thomas Michael Riley's 3rd Annual Music Festival at Luckenbach
July 16-18
Luckenbach, TX
Linda Worley, Publicist
318 Hoskins Trail; Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 537-4872
Music: Country
Activities: Music festival
Since Waylon and Willie put Luckenbach on the map as a must-see music venue, it has time and again been rated as the #1 dance hall in Texas. By hosting Thomas Michael Riley's 3rd Annual Music Festival July 16, 17 and 18th, Luckenbach honors his distinctive Americana songwriting and vocal skills. TMR has been nominated for three 2010 Texas Music Awards: Entertainer of the year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year, and is a past recipient of two "Hill Country Entertainer of the Year" awards, and Texas Music Magazine's finalist for "Best in Texas". There will be continuous live music from Fri., July 16, 7-midnight, Sat. 2-midnight, and Sun. beginning at noon. The weekend entry fee is $25 pp, and Billy Joe Shaver and Gary P. Nunn will headline on Fri. and Sat. nights respectively. Join us as "Everybody is Somebody at Luckenbach."

TequilaFest
July 16-18
Luckenbach, TX
Thomas Michael Riley
Michele Hutto, Festival Coordinator
8474 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 200; San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 573-8314
Gosh dangit! If yer lookin for fun in Luckenbach style, this'll be the place for ya July 16-18, 2010! Thomas Michael Riley will be havin a great time with some great name bands and performers coupled with daytime activities that you'll find only in Luckenbach. Come visit historic Luckenbach, take a spin in the dancehall, tap your toe, and enjoy a cold one. There's no other festival like this music festival--complete with something for everybody--well, those of drinkin' age any way. Need info? Log onto www.ThomasMichaelRiley.com and sign up for newsletters. See you in Luckenbach!

Camp Bluegrass
July 18-23
South Plains College; 1401 South College Avenue, Levelland
Camp Bluegrass and South Plains College
Paula Carr, Joe Carr, Alan Munde
210 Tanglewood Lane; Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-9611 Ext. 2341; (806) 239-2587
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Instructional Music Camp
We are making plans for our 23rd Camp Bluegrass July 19-24, 2009 at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas! We have several special themes this year. The faculty will include three Bluegrass legends: Roland White, Eddie Adcock and Dale Morris. These legendary performers are important figures in Bluegrass music history and will be featured in a special legends performance during the week. Don't miss the opportunity to study with these great musicians. Registrations are coming everyday so hurry and reserve your place at this years camp. Beth Mead, the new SPC banjo instructor will direct our youth track this year. Students from age 12-16 (with parental involvement as described at website) will attend special ensemble classes and other special activities in addition to regular instrument instruction classes. 2009 Instructors are: Banjo - Eddie Adcock, Bill Evans, Gerald Jones and Alan Munde; Guitar - Tim May, Dan Miller and Adam Granger; Mandolin - Roland White, Steve Smith and Joe Carr; Fiddle - Dale Morris and Ed Marsh; Dobro - Steve Williams; Vocal - Dede Wyland; Bass - Bill Honker; Kid's camp - Beth Mead; Swing and Jazz Guitar - Slim Richey. Special helpers include Martha Adcock and Susan Dailey.

Mobeetie Music Festival
July 23-25
Old Mobeetie Jail Museum; Court House Square, Mobeetie
Old Mobeetie Texas Association
Melba Corcoran
P.O. Box 66; Mobeetie, TX 79061
(806) 845-2028; Fax (806) 845-2808
Music: Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Music festival
The Old Mobeetie Music Festival is a family-oriented three-day music jamboree with stage shows as well as "shade-tree pickin" around the camp sites. Camping in the rough is available along with over 100 electrical hookups. The Old Mobeetie Jail Museum is open to visitors during the festival. Performers include local bluegrass bands as well as musicians from the surring states. Performers booked for 2009 include Star Canyon Band of San Antonio, TX, Salt Grass Band of Lake Jackson, TX, The Hunt Family Band of Orlando, OK, The Batton Family Band of Lubbock, TX, The Link Family Band of Lebanon, MO., Larry Ford Bluegrass Band of Leedey, OK with others pending.

Legends of Western Swing Show and Dance
July 24
Grimes County Expo Center; 5220 FM 3455
The River Road Boys
Shirley Curtiss
22011 Rosewood Trail; Tomball, TX 77377
(936) 825-7338
Music: Country, Cowboy
The 29th Annual Western Swing Show will be dedicated to the memory of fiddle legend, Bob Boatright. Special guests include Leon Rausch, Curly Hollingsworth, Little Red Hayes, and Benny Bennett. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dance starts at 8:00 p.m.

Race Unity Day
July 24
Villita Assembly Building; 401 Villita Street, San Antonio
Baha'i Faith
Winifred Barnum-Newman, Executive Director
P.O Box 91151; San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 281-9628
A very unique, joyous event with a serious message: stop prejudice, start celebrating diversity! Booths include vendors with foods from around the world, jewelry, ethnic items and a (free) Children's booth. Great entertainment including the Capoeria, Ashley Dixon, Dino P. Fox, Allee Wallace, Lewis & Clark, Edwin Bates, Los Nice Guys, Kazamba - award winning street dance group, The Spurs Coyote(!) and much, much MORE! Surprises and giveaways and lots of fun. Lights! Color! Action! Everyone is welcome in this warm, family friendly and a/c cool environment.

Salado Legends -- Outdoor Musical Drama
July 24, 30, Aug. 7
Tablerock Amphitheater; 409 Royal Street
Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
Jackie Mills, Director  
P.O. Box 312; Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-9205; Fax (254) 947-5269
Music: Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Scottish
Activities: Outdoor musical drama
Salado Legends: central Texas' favorite outdoor musical drama! Tablerock's Amphitheater is where history, legend and memories meet. An original song, "Be Careful What You Wish For," weaves the legends of the Tonkawa Indians, the dreams of Spanish explorers, and the hopes of the Scottish settlers into a panoramic tale. Written by Salado playwright / lyricist Jackie Mills, music by local composers, directed by Donnie Williams and featuring a cast and crew of more than 100. Dinner at 7:15PM - $8.00 (child or adult), reservations required. Theater at 8:15 PM - $17.00 adults, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Call (254) 947-9205 for group rates and information.

Texas Bandmasters Association Convention Clinic
July 25-28
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; 200 East Market Street, San Antonio
Texas Bandmasters Association
Michael Brashear, Executive Director
1002 Central Parkway South; San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 492-8878; Fax (210) 492-8996
Music: Big Band, Classical, Jazz, Marching Band
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Bandmasters Association has worked diligently over the past 62 years to further the cause of instrumental music education in the communities throughout the Lone Star State. As a professional service organization, TBA reaches out through its membership to constantly improve the quality of music education in Texas elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universities. Meeting the needs of instrumental teachers and the youth of Texas is a never ending challenge. We hope you will join us at our 62nd Annual Convention/Clinic in San Antonio, July 26-29, 2009!

Texas Choral Directors Association Convention
July 28-31
Henry B Gonzales Convention Center; 200 E Market St, San Antonio
Texas Choral Directors Association
Dan L Wood
P.O. Box 6472; Austin TX 78762-6472
(512) 474-2801; Fax (512) 474-7873
Music: Classical
Activities: Trade show/convention
TCDA and Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) jointly hold an annual convention in summer at Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. The Texas Choral Directors Association invites choral directors to explore music literature and performance by participating in special workshops and masterclasses during the Annual TCDA Convention. Special Event Entertainment, new music reading sessions; composers forum; conducting clinics; comprehensive musicianship through performance (CMP); and over 325 music industry exhibitor booths!

Texas Orchestra Directors Association Convention
July 28-31
Henry B Gonzales Convention Center; 200 East Market Street, San Antonio
Texas Orchestra Directors Association
Dan Wood
7900 Centre Park Drive, Suite A; Austin, TX 78762-6472
(512) 474-2801; Fax (512) 474-7873
Music: Classical
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Orchestra Directors Association invites orchestra directors to explore music literature and performance by participating in special workshops and masterclasses during the Annual TODA Convention. Special Event Concert on Friday evening in Beethoven Hall. Additional opportunities include new music reading sessions; composers forum; instrument maintenance; jazz, fiddle, conducting clinics; comprehensive musicianship through performance (CMP); and over 300 music industry exhibitor booths!

Great Texas Mosquito Festival
July 29-31
Clute Municipal Park; 100 Park View Drive
City of Clute
Dana Pomerenke
P.O. Box 997; Clute, TX 77531
(979) 265-8392; (800) 371-2971; Fax (979) 265-8767
Music: Cajun, Country, Rock, Tejano, Texas country
Activities: Street dance, Athletic Events: Skating, Biking, Running, Horseshoes, Washers, Dodgeball
The Great Texas Mosquito Festival activities include live national entertainment acts, a mosquito calling contest, 5K fun run, barbecue and fajita cookoffs, horseshoe and washer tournaments, a carnival, and a variety of both food and arts and crafts booths. Also featured are fun contests for youth and adults.

Kueckelhan Rodeo
July 29-31
Kueckelhan Ranch; Route 3 Bonham
Haynes Kueckelhan
Haynes Kueckelhan
7036 North Highway 78; Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-5337; (903) 583-0888; Fax (903) 583-5337
Music: Country
Activities: Rodeo
The rodeo falls on the last full weekend of July.The rodeo is located 8 miles north of Highway 78 Bonham, TX.