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Big T's Annual Chili CookOff
October 1-2
Freestone County Fairgrounds; Hwy 84 East, Fairfield, TX
Centex Oilman's Association and Ciy of Fairfield
Troy James, Talent Buyer
528 Hawthorne Drive, Suite 1; Allen, TX 75002
(972) 747-0952; (903) 391-0442
Music: Country
Activities: County fair, Music festival
The CenTex Oilman's Association presents the Annual Big T's Chili CookOff a fundraiser for autism in he Freestone, Limestone and Hill counties. The 2010 event will have headliners Tommy Alverson and Deryl Dodd at the two-day event for all ages.

Gonzales "Come and Take It" Days Celebration
October 1-3
Downtown Square; Highway 183 Business in Downtown Gonzales
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
Barbara Hand, Executive Director
414 Saint Lawrence; Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6532; (888) 672-1095; Fax (830) 672-6533
Music: Country, Polka, Pop, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Street dance, Carnival
This event celebrates the firing of the first shot of the Texas Revolution on Oct. 2, 1835, with battle re-enactment, historic play 'Gonzales: The Beginning', huge parade, carnival, arts and crafts booths, art and photography shows, canoe race, 5K run/walk, square dancers, variety of foods available, Biergarten with live musical entertainment throughout the three-day festival.

J'ville Motorcycle and Music Jam
October 1-3
Jacksonville, TX.; Downtown on Commerce St.
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1231; Jacksonville, TX. 75766-1231
(903) 589-0959; (903) 586-2217; Fax (903) 586-6944
Music: Blues, Country, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Street dance
The J'ville J'ville Motorcycle and Music Jam is the first weekend in October. The musicfest and bike rally consist of music throughout the day, vendors, food, motorcycle activities including a Fun Run.

Oktoberfest
October 1-3
Downtown Market Square; 100 West Main Street
Creative Marketing
Debbie Farquhar-Garner
P.O. Box 222; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-4810; (866) 839-3378; Fax (830) 997-9628
Music: Polka
Activities: Music festival, family event
Fredericksburg's authentic Oktoberfest combines the traditions of the Old World with the best of Fredericksburg! Polka, waltz, two-step and line dancing featured. Food concessions, arts and heirloom displays. Polka Capital of Texas! German music is our main emphasis with three days and three stages of the best German music around. There are over 20 bands that will perform throughout the weekend.

Pampa's Tribute to Woody Guthrie ~ 2
October 1, 2
Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center of Pampa TX; 320 South Cuyler, Pampa
Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center
Brandon Richards
320 South Cuyler; Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 440-2606; (806) 669-3241; Fax (806) 665-1180
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz
Activities: Music festival
The "Tribute," held on the weekend as near to October 3 -- the anniversary of Guthrie's death in 1967 -- is a casual time for musicians to come play in jam sessions, and for scheduled performances by regional and national performers. In addition, regional folk/blue grass/roots/blues groups will perform on an intimate outdoor stage all day.

Celtic Heritage Festival
October 2, 3
Grapevine, TX;
Celtic Heritage Festival, Inc.
David Pillar, President
785 Trails End Circle; Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 228-9480
Music: Celtic, Irish, Scottish
Activities: Music festival
The purpose of Celtic Heritage Festival is to manage and operate an annual Festival in Tarrant County, Texas, that educates the general public about the culture and history of the people of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic Nations. This education occurs through personal contact with people from Celtic Organizations, displays of working crafts and presentations of music, dance, sports, and animals.

Jasper Fall Fest
October 2
Historic Courthouse Square; Downtown Jasper
Jasper Chamber of Commerce
Liz Street
246 East Milam; Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-2762; Fax (409) 384-4733
Music: Bluegrass, Cajun, Christian, Country
Jasper Fall Fest is a festival filled with special events and live musical performances. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and last until 5:00 p.m. Activities include the following: Arts and Crafts, Business Expo, photo contest and show, Hot Wheels contest, forestry demonstrations, carnival, all-day live entertainment, lots of food and more.

South Texas Music Festival & Chili Cook Off
October 2
Sharkey's Beach Club; 2600 State Highway 361
Vocation fund - Scholarship Fund
Vicki
P.O. Box 196; Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-4254; Fax (210) 821-5526

Czech Festival
October 3
Crosby Fairgrounds; FM 2100
Sacred Heart Church
915 Runneburg Road; Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-4871; (281) 455-6832; Fax (281) 328-1075
Music: Children's, Country, Polka, Czech Music
Activities: Family day
The Czech Festival features barbecue, games, bingo, arts and crafts, children's area, Czech and western music, auction, cake booth, and plants. Area is under cover and protected from heat and rain

Band Extravaganza
October 5
Lowrey Field;
Lubbock Independent School District
Robert Rumph, Director of Fine Arts
1628 19th Street; Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 766-1045; Fax (806) 766-1036
"Band Extravaganza" is the largest single annual music event in Lubbock. It features performances from each middle school band program and the marching shows from each high school. Guest performances by the Wayland University Band and the Texas Tech Goin' Band add to the excitement. The evening is complete with the Grand Finale of over 1,500 Lubbock ISD band students on the field in one special performance.

Entertainment Law Institute 2010
October 7-8
Radisson Town Lake; 111 Cesar Chavez at Congress
TexasBarCLE
Kandi Botello
P.O. Box 972298; Dallas, TX 75397-2298
(800) 204-2222 ext 1574
An outstanding faculty of highly-regarded practitioners and industry insiders will get you up to date on the latest emerging trends, issues and breaking developments in music, film, and digital media with topics like: Recent Court Decisions, Recent Legislation and Related Issues; The State of the Texas Film and Music Industry; Fair Use Application in Film and Audio/Visual Works; Creative Commons v. Copyright; Social Networking Legal Issues; Music Clearance: Mash-ups, Samples, Low Budget Films; Who's Your Lawyer? Multi-Party Representation; Google v. Viacom, DMCA Review; and Band Agreements - Looking for Landmines.

South Padre Island BikeFest "Roar By The Shore"
October 7-10
South Padre Island;
SPI BikeFest, Inc.
G. J. Reyna, Coordinator
P.O. Box 4073; McAllen, TX 78502
(956) 668-7484
Music: Rock
South Padre Island BikeFest, Inc. is a non-profit motorcycle rally providing a family oriented rally on South Padre Island. Music, rides and bikers games for 4 days.

Gruene Music and Wine Fest ~ 2
October 8-10
Gruene Hall & The Grapevine; 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
Gruene Hall
1601 Hunter Road; New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 629-5077; (830) 606-1601
Music: Blues, Cajun, Christian, Country, Cowboy, Folk/Acoustic, R&B, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival, Guitar Auction
This Americana event benefiting United Way of Comal County features the best in live Texas music and the best in Texas food and wines at Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. All three days will be filled with vintner and music events, wine & food samplings, and the Great Guitar Auction.

Rockport Seafair
October 8-10
Rockport Festival Grounds; Downtown Rockport at Harbor and Ski Basin
Rockport Seafair Inc.
Diane Probst
404 Broadway Street; Rockport, TX 78382-2765
(361) 729-6445; (800) 242-0071; Fax (361) 729-7681
Music: Blues, Cajun, Country, Tejano
The Rockport Seafair is three days of fun, feast and frolic on festival grounds. Events include: a gumbo cook-off, live music, parade, arts and crafts fair, crab races, carnival, and much more. Fun for all ages.

Wimberley Gospel Music Festival
October 8, 9
Cowboys for Jesus Church; Fischer
Wimberly Gospel Music Association
Jerry Hoyt
8400 FM 32; Fischer, TX 78623
(830) 935-2920; Fax (830) 935-2930
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Tejano, Scottish
Activities: Music festival
The 30th Annual Wimberley Gospel Music Festival will begin on Friday, October 9 from 5-10pm and continue through Saturday, October 10 from 11am-10pm. Cowboys for Jesus will host the festival at their location in Fischer, Texas, just outside Wimberley. Returning to the festival this year will be The Bailey Family, Victoria; Blue Creek, LaVernia; His Way Quartet and Southern Praise, Austin; Song of Glory, Ingleside; White Dove, Tomball; Gene & LaVada Triesch, Blanco; The Steve Boatwright Band, Elgin; Cowboys for Jesus, Fischer; and Wimberley's own Jim Henderson. Concessions will be available. Admission to the event and parking are free, and chairs will be available, or you can bring your comfortable lawn chairs. The new site also offers clean and handicapped restrooms and space for self-contained RVs (no hookups).

Hutto Olde Tyme Days & Street Dance
October 9, 10
Highway 79 Hutto; Highway 79 [at] Short Street
Hutto Chamber of Commerce
Tom Britton,President
P.O. Box 99; Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 759-4400; Fax (512) 846-1618
Music: Christian, Country
Activities: Concert season, County fair, Street dance, Concert, festival, classic car sh
Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival is a celebration of our town's heritage. Lots of wonderful/unique crafts, food booths, music and much more!

Katy Rice Harvest Festival
October 9, 10
Historic Downtown Katy;
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
Ann Hodge
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. Suite B206; Katy, TX 77494-3117
(281) 391-5289; Fax (281) 391-7423
Music: Cajun, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Activities: Music festival
Celebrate Katy's agricultural heritage at the Annual Rice Harvest Festival with arts and crafts, food, a carnival, photo contest, rice cooking contest and continuous live entertainment on two stages in historic downtown Katy. The Katy Rice Harvest Festival showcases local talent and Texas bands.

Poetry Texas Music Festival
October 9
Luther's Donkey Pasture; 9280 CR 2432, Poetry, Texas
We're Not a Bunch of Losers, Inc.
Kelly Woodward
802 Signal Ridge; Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 310-8650
Music: Ambient/New Age, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
The Poetry Texas Music Festical provides a showcase for Texas based bands and talent to get together with other interested fans and bands, and pay tribute to the Great State of Texas. Now heading into it's seventh year, it is truly a place to bring a picnic lunch, some chairs and friends, and be entertained by some of the best musicians in the East Texas area. Show starts at noon and lasts until midnight. Concession stand proceeds will benefit the Boles High School Marching Band, Quinlan, TX.

Piney Woods Fair
October 13-17
Nacogdoches County Exposition Center; 3805 Northwest Stallings
Nacogdoches County Exposition Center
Bill Plunkett, Anita Scott
3805 Northwest Stallings Drive; Nacogdoches, TX 75964
(936) 564-0849; (936) 564-0849; Fax (936) 564-9228
Music: Christian, Country, Rock
Activities: County fair
The Piney Woods Fair is an old fashioned county fair. Shows include home canning, crafts, arts, photography; agriculture include dairy, beef, lamb, poultry, rabbit, goat, barrow, and agricultural mechanics. We have a variety of music and free entertainment that comes with fair admission.

Texas Interactive Music Conference and Bar-B-Q
October 14-17
Canyon of the Eagles Lodge;
Project Bar-B-Q
Teresa Avallone
25550 Boerne Stage Road, No. 73; San Antonio, TX 78255
(512) 689-5486; Fax (512) 454-8999
Activities: Think Tank
The Texas Interactive Music Conference and Bar-B-Q brings together the brightest minds in the audio industry to discuss, argue, debate, brainstorm and possibly alter the course of history for music hardware & software. We are gearing up to answer some of the toughest questions facing our industry today on the topic: "Influencing music hardware and software over the next five years." The Annual Premier Interactive Music Conference and Bar-B-Q is always held the third weekend in October. We do not hire bands for this event as our attendees are usually musicians and participate in nightly jams.

Austin Record Convention
October 15-17
Palmer Auditorium; 900 Barton Springs Road
ARC
Doug Hanners
P.O. Box 90806; Austin, TX 78709-0806
(512) 288-7288; Fax (512) 288-7227
Music: All genre
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Austin Record Convention is the largest sale of recorded music in the USA. There is more music and related memorabilia available here, at one time, than anywhere else. Ranging from the 78s of the 1930s to the latest compact discs of today, over one million 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, posters and collectibles (probably even a few 8-track tapes!) are in the auditorium. Over 300 different dealers from all over the USA and Europe are spread out over 50,000 square feet of floor space. The show is so big that to see everything takes most of the weekend, so if you're in a hurry we have search announcements at 12, 2, and 4 o'clock from the concession area to help in locating specific items. The show brings together collectors and dealers from all over the world for a weekend of activity in Austin. Early Shopper Admission: $25.

Austin String Band Festival
October 15-17
Camp Ben McCullough; 18301 FM 1826, Driftwood
Austin Friends of Traditional Music
Howard Rains, Publicity Coordinator
7704 Peaceful Hill Lane; Austin, TX 78748
(512) 577-0851
Music: Bluegrass
Activities: Music festival
The Austin String Band Festival takes place in October and features workshops and bands performing in various styles of string band music: Bluegrass, Old-time, Cajun, Latino, and other types of string band music. The site is Camp Ben McCulloch in Driftwood, just outside of Austin. It is a weekend festival and participants are invited to camp Friday and Saturday nights, and to play music together around the festival grounds when they are not in the Pavilion watching the stage show. The festival begins with a concert Friday night, a full day on Saturday with music workshops Saturday morning, a concert Saturday afternoon and evening; the festival ends with a gospel jam session on Sunday morning. 5 bands perform Friday evening, 10 bands perform on the main stage Saturday, and a number of other bands perform mini-sets on a second stage.

Historic Mansfield
October 15, 16
Main Street in historic downtown Mansfield; 114 North Main
Discover Historic Mansfield, Inc.
Lisa Drake
900 N. Walnut Creek, Suite 100, No. 267; Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 842-1051
Activities: Music festival, Hot Beats & Cold Bre
Historic Mansfield Music Festival - Hot Beats & Cold Brews. Friday, October 15, 7:00pm - 10:30pm. Saturday, October 16, noon-midnight. Enjoy a weekend of live music, lots of great food, a classic car show and more right on Main Street in Historic Downtown Mansfield. Headliner on Saturday is famed blues singer and guitarist, Jimmie Vaughan, older brother to the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. FREE admission!

Yorktown Western Days-Ziegfest
October 15-17
City Park; City Park
Yorktown Western Days Association, Inc.
Melissa Armstrong
P.O. Box 488; Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2661; Fax (361) 564-2518
Music: Bluegrass, Children's, Country, Cowboy, Polka, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Music festival, Street dance, Trade show/convention, Cookoff, exhibits, carnival, contests, dance performers
The Yorktown Western Days-Ziegfest is a FREE premier Texas music festival serving as a charitable fundraiser. Past performers have included: Kevin Fowler, the Eli Young Band, Wade Bowen, Honeybrowne, Two Tons of Steel, Mark McKinney, Django Walker, Texas Ride, Jack Levitt and the Cody Gill Band. The event features armadillo races, gunslingers, medicine shows, Indian dancers, gold mine, mutton bustin', pig scramble, parades, carnival, youth road race, Lil Wrangler rodeo, kids tractor pull, carnival, petting zoo, pony ride, monster mural, foam pit, arts/crafts, cook off and much more! Please visit www.yorktowntx.com and www.myspace.com/yorktowntexas for more event info! Don't miss Texas' BEST Boot Scootin', Foot Stompin' Music Festival!

Needville Harvest Festival ~ 2
October 16, 17
Harvest Park; 3001 Violet
Needville Harvest Fest, Inc.
Chris Janiek
P.O. Box 1101; Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4030; (979) 793-7140; Fax (979) 793-5177
Music: Cajun, Country, Cowboy, Polka, R&B, Reggae
Activities: Singing contests, Street dance, Beauty contest, Talent context and Cook-off
The Needville Harvest Festival is a fund raiser helping to build a city park and community center. We also give three to four scholarships each year. We book five to six different entertainers each year. Previous entertainers were: Travis Bishop (50's and country), Polka Lovers of America (polka singers and dancers), Troy Albers (pop, Christian and country), Bobby Jones Czech Band (polka and country), and Texas Unlimited Band (country and rock).

Texas Guitar Show • Arlington
October 16, 17
Arlington Convention Center; 1200 Ballpark Way
Texas Guitar Shows, Inc.
John Brinkmann
920 North Main Street; Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 473-6059; (817) 312-7659; Fax (817) 473-1089
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Rock
Activities: Trade show/convention
The Texas Guitar Show in Arlington centers around the buying, selling, and trading of stringed instruments. A jam session will take place Friday and Saturday nights. Producing shows since 1978, and instruments from over fifteen foreign countries, the Texas Guitar Show is the largest vintage instrument event with over 100,000 square feet of musical instruments.

Texas International Music Awards Show
October 16
TBA;
Texas International Music Association
Roland Wright, President
306 Leslie Lane; Irving, TX 75060
(972) 254-6955
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Country, R&B, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Awards show, Concert season, Music festival
Texas International Music Awards Show is an annual event to recognize Texas music industry achievements of artists, writers. promoters and others in the music industry. This year our focus will be Country music, Gospel music. There will be awards presented in both genres. Also persons will be inducted into the TIMA Hall of Fame. Presenters and recipients will be celebrates in both genres. There will be performances by singers of both genres as well. The public is invited. There will be no charge for admission. A free will offering will be accepted but not required.

East Texas Yamboree
October 20-23
Upshur County Courthouse and Yamboree Park; Trinity Street Gym
East Texas Yamboree Association
Joan Small
P.O. Box 854; Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 843-2568; (903) 576-6680; Fax (903) 843-3759
Music: Christian, Country, Cowboy, Regional Mexican
Activities: County fair, Fiddling contests, Street dance, Gospel singing
The East Texas Yamboree features a coronation, All Service Club luncheon, barn dance, street dance, home canning and pie contests, art show, photography show, a Gospel stage, livestock show and sale, carnival, parades, fiddlers contest, arts and crafts, exhibits, antique car show, and much more.

Czhilispiel
October 22-24
Downtown; Flatonia
Flatonia Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 610; Flatonia, TX 78941-0610
(361) 865-3920; Fax (361) 865-2451
Music: Country, Latin Pop, Polka, Tejano
Pronounced "Chili-Spill," Czhilispiel is Flatonia's premier tourism festival and second largest "czhili" cook-off in Texas, and always held the 4th weekend of October. Participants are judged in a variety of food categories: czhili, BBQ, and beans. In 2009, it's estimated that around 10,000 visitors attended the festival. In 1973, Flatonia celebrated its Centennial with Czhilispiel. The Czechoslovakian Ambassador to the US visited Flatonia and a historical marker was erected downtown, commemorating Flatonia's history during Czhilispiel 2. Three days of live music! Featuring Stoney Larue, Mark McKinney, Chris Brade, Broke 60, Scott Taylor Band, Red Ravens, Logan Tucker Band, Johnny Dee & Rocket 88s.

Ingleside Round-Up Days Festival
October 22, 23
N.O. Simmons Park; 2355 Highway 361
Ingleside Chamber of Commerce
Jan Hart, Event Coordinator
P.O. Box 686; Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2906; (888) 899-2906; Fax (361) 776-0678
Music: Country, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: County fair
This hometown event takes place in the middle of town and right off of the highway at N.O. Simmons Park! Help us celebrate with a parade, awesome bands playing all day every day, tournaments, a beauty pageant, carnival and contests galore!

Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival
October 22-24
Fort Worth Stockyards; National Historic District
Debbie Bowman
P.O. Box 4507; Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 444-5502; Fax (817) 444-0259
Music: Cowboy, Cowboy poetry
Activities: Cowboy poetry, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Rodeo, Street dance, Trade show/convention, Poetry Contest
The Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival is hosted by Red Steagall, the official Cowboy Poet of Texas. Past performers include Baxter Black, Riders in the Sky, and former members of the Texas Playboys, Don Edwards, Sons of the San Joaquin, Red Steagall and the Boys in the Bunichouse, other singers and cowboy poets will perform.

Thunder in the Pines - Concert for CASA of Bastrop ~ 2
October 22-24
Loblolly Pines Village; 1128 Highway 21 East, Bastrop, TX 78602
All Austin Entertainment
John Doughty
187 Akaloa Drive; Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 586-8620; (512) 698-3738
Music: Blues, Folk/Acoustic, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Bike Rally, Camping, Hiki
Thunder in the Pines is a bike rally and concert that benefits CASA. It is held at Loblolly Pines Village on 38 acres in Bastrop's Lost Pines Forest. Top bands from around the country perform during the weekend. There is a fun run, biker games, vendors and much more. The venue features rustic camping, RV camping, and even a motel on site. You can expect plenty of food and beverage at this family friendly event. Kids under 12 are free with an adult.

Elgin Hogeye Festival
October 23
Downtown; Elgin
Elgin Main Street Board
Amy Stallard Miller
P.O. Box 591; Elgin, TX 78621
(512) 285-5724; Fax (512) 285-5962
Music: Bluegrass, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Rock, Tejano
Activities: Music festival
The Hogeye Festival entertains approximately 20,000 people with outstanding musicians, handmade arts and crafts, creative children's activities, a costume children's parade, a Hogeye Hoedown, and an art show. Live music all day on two outdoor stages provides a variety of harmonies. The festival is held in our historic downtown on Main Street surrounded by beautifully restored buildings dating back to 1890. A pork cookoff, a Royal Coronation of King Hog or Queen Sowpreme, and car show add to the celebration in the Sausage Capital of Texas. Join us from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Elgin is 19 miles east of Austin on highway 290 at Loop 109. Free shuttle provided.

Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest ~ 2
October 23
Market Square; 100 West Main Street
Creative Marketing
Debbie Farquhar-Garner
703 North Llano; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-8515; (866) 839-3378; Fax (830) 997-9628
Music: Blues, Cajun, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, Reggae, World Beat
Activities: Food and Wine Fest
The Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest features the best Texas made food and wine around. Live music all day. Auction, gargantuan grape toss, and more entertain thousands as they sample wine and food. Everyone enjoys relaxing as they enjoy the best jazz and blues in the hill country. There are as many as 22 different wineries and over 40 specialty booths from across the great state of Texas. There is plenty of action for this one day event.

Music Fest by the Bay
October 23
Nessler Park; Doyle Convention Center, 1801 9th Avenue North
City of Texas City
Paul Edinburgh
2010 Fifth Avenue North; Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 949-3030
Music: Blues, Cajun, Country
Activities: Music festival
Are you looking for a good time!? Come to Texas City on Saturday, October 23, 2010 for an outdoor musical experience that's sure to be the talk of the town. This year's event offers a diverse musical experience. The event focuses on a family atmosphere where children of all ages are able to come out and enjoy good clean fun. Activities for kids include a "Kids Zone" with moon walks, rock wall, face painting, pony rides, smoke/safety house and much more. Along with all the great music enjoy Arts and Crafts booths, the aromas of funnel cakes, sausage, BBQ, fajitas and cold drinks freshly prepared by our vendors. Because we offer a wide variety of food and beverage at the event, no food, beverage or glass containers will be permitted at entry at the gates.

San Antonio Founders Day Celebration
October 23
The Alamo and Alamo Plaza; 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Founders Day Alliance
Fran Laue, Secretary
P. O. Box 700767; San Antonio, TX 78270-0767
(210) 655-5783
Music: Multicultural
Activities: Music festival
San Antonio Founders Day at The Alamo and Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas. A day long (11:30am - 4:30 pm) free event celebrating the cultural history of San Antonio. Over 40 exhibitors from various cultural and historical societies and museums. Live music, re-enactments and cultural dancers. Children's activities. (210) 655-5783; This is a free, family-oriented event.

Texas Country Reporter Festival
October 23
Downtown; Waxahachie
Texas Country Reporter
Bob Phillips
2728 North Hardwood, Suite 200; Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 937-2390; (214) 741-1300 ext. 210; Fax (972) 938-9827
Music: Cajun, Children's, Christian, Country, Folk/Acoustic, Latin Pop, Pop, Rap/Hip Hop, Regional Mexican, Rock, Rockabilly, Tejano
Activities: Music festival, Street dance, Art Show
The 15th Annual Texas Country Reporter Fall Festival will be held this year on Saturday, October 23rd, on the square in downtown Waxahachie, Texas. We are currently accepting applications for artists, craftspeople, and food vendors. Please review the rules and send in your completed application to the address given. So whether you're an artist, craftsperson, food vendor, or just someone who wants to come out and enjoy all the fun, we look forward to seeing you at the 15th Annual Texas Country Reporter Fall Festival!

WorldFest
October 23-24
Addison Arts & Events District; 970 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: World Beat
Activities: Cultural Festival, Music, Food, Dance, Arts & Craf
WorldFest, North Texas' largest international festival, is presented by The Town of Addison and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. This two-day event takes attendees on an exciting journey around the world, allowing them to experience the many diverse cultures that make North Texas such a vibrant place to live and work. Guests will be immersed in the cultures of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania without packing a bag or needing a passport. Their experiences will include non-stop entertainment on multiple stages, international food, world markets, children's activities, global games, a Parade of Nations and much more. Bands may submit materials via the website at: "http://www.addisontexas.net/events/Worldfest/Apps_Forms/

Yamboree Fiddler's Contest
October 23
Courthouse Square; Gilmer
East Texas Yamboree
Joan Small
P.O. Box 854; Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 843-2413; (903) 843-3981; Fax (903) 843-3759
Music: Christian, Country, Cowboy
Activities: Fiddling contests
The Annual Yamboree Fiddler's Contest is a fiddling contest that has been held for more than 60 years. The age division for contestants are 0-12,13-35, 36-59, 60 and older. Accompanist contest takes two top fiddler, who then compete for the grand championship prize.

Spring Creek Bluegrass Festival
October 28-30
Coushatta Recreation Ranch; near Bellville
Spring Creek Bluegrass Club Festival
Carolyn Brockett
P.O. Box 1294; Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5250; (979) 865-9526
Music: Bluegrass, Christian
Activities: Music festival
Spring Creek Bluegrass Festival is an outdoor event for the entire family with as many as a dozen live bluegrass and gospel bands performing. No alcohol is allowed. The event features great food vendors and arts and crafts. Camper hookups are available.

O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat
October 29-31
Hoblitzelle Conference Center; 8060 Singleton Road, Midlothian
Traditional Irish Music Education Society
Ken Fleming
1320 Navaho Trail; Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 238-8724; Fax (972) 238-8724
Music: Folk/Acoustic, Celtic
Activities: Concert season, educational class
The 7th annual O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat will be held October 29-31, 2010 at the Hoblitzelle Camp and Conference Center in Midlothian, Texas, about 30 minutes south of Dallas. Classes will be offered in fiddle, flute, whistle, guitar (standard, dropped-D & DADGAD), piano, bodhran, harp, uilleann pipes, button accordion (C#/D & B/C), piano accordion, concertina, tenor banjo, bouzouki, mandolin and Gaelic singing. Enrichment classes teaching Irish music history or exploring Irish music today will also be offered. A special class program just for young players ages 6-10 will be organized. An exceptional lineup of instructors will teach including such great players as John McEvoy (fiddle), Kevin Burke (fiddle), Oisin Mac Diarmada (fiddle), Tom Creegan (uilleann pipes), John Wynne (flute), Sean McElwain (guitar), Grainne Hambly (harp), Darren Maloney (tenor banjo), Michael Black (singing) and John Nolan (button accordion). They will be joined by 22 other respected teachers from throughout the U.S.

Wurstfest
October 29 - November 7
Wurstfest Grounds, Landa Park; 178 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels
Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels
Suzanne Herbelin
P.O. Box 310309; New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-9167; (800) 221-4369; Fax (830) 620-1318
Music: Polka
Activities: Music festival, Carnival
Wurstfest is a ten day salute to Sausage and always starts on the Friday before the first Monday in November. The festival includes a variety of food, entertainment, arts and crafts and many other special events. Think of it as New Braunfels' answer to Munich's Oktoberfest. Experience a German/Texas festival rich in German culture and full of Texas fun.