Join us and become part of one of the most unique open air markets in southwest Texas. Come see the rich oasis surrounded by the Texas River Country and the historic town of Uvalde. This monthly event takes place at Memorial Park, located along Highway 90 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Crafts, jewelry, food, live music, antiques, collectables, and lots more. Bring the family, sit back and enjoy the area's favorite musical talent, eats and bargains.

For more information, call David Querbach at 210-844-8193 or 830-249-5530, visit us on the web at www.uvaldemarketdays.com/ or e-mail marketdaysmgmt@aol.com.

On Sunday, July 18, Tamra Rene will present a trunk show. Awards will be presented. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Museum, Sisters Scraps. R&R Quilts and More, and Material Girlz of Borger.

The 5^th Annual Del Rio Rotary Independence Day Pro Rodeo is a professionally produced, family friendly rodeo. There are two daily performances along with exciting rodeo events - grand entry, precision drill teams, bull riding, calf and team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and bareback bronco riding. Children's events include calf dressing and mutton busting. A special entertainment event is featured each evening.

For more information, visit www.delriorotary.com/.

Granbury's Old Fashioned 4^th of July Celebration honors the red, white and blue! With arts and crafts vendors on the historic square, a patriotic parade, hot rod car show, old fashioned games, ranch rodeos and one of the best fireworks displays in Texas, you can't help but be filled with American pride. Don't forget the live entertainment!

For more information, www.granburychamber.com/.

Roscoe's Fourth of July Celebration will take place on July 3^rd in Downtown Roscoe "On the Bricks". The event will kick off with a parade, an all day street dance, food and street vendors, a children's area and will end with a fireworks show. Headliner for the evening is Honeybrowne. Bring your chairs, coolers, family and friends and enjoy some Roscoe hospitality. This event is free and open to the public. To see the Roscoe event calendar, visit www.roscoetx.com/.

The City of Runaway Bay will hold its annual 4th Fest activities on July 3rd. The Greater Runaway Bay will put on the best fireworks show in Wise County. Other activities, such as a charity golf tournament, a golf cart parade, live entertainment, booths, bingo, cake walks, and helicopter displays are present during the celebration of our Nation's birthday.

For more information, www.runawaybaytexas.com/.

This annual 4^th of July themed festival is full of fun events for the whole family. The event kicks off on July 9 with an outdoor dance, kid's activities area and BBQ cook-off. The cook-off continues on Saturday, July 10 along with a tractor show and great live music. The event concludes on Sunday with the cook-off finale and softball tournament finals. There will also be fantastic shopping and dining for all three days.

The website for more information is www.sealycommunityfoundation.org/.

The City of Borger and the Borger Chamber of Commerce are excited to sponsor the 7^th Annual Borger Summer Celebration. Join us for six hours of fun games and activities, food and entertainment, and a live band for dancing. A playground, splash pad and bird sanctuary will be available for the kids.

Festivities will take place at Hubber Park. Check out www.borgerchamber.org/ for more details.uly 2-4: Granbury's 36^th Annual Old Fashioned 4^th of July Celebration - Granbury

There is nothing more patriotic or palatable than the all American cheeseburger - made with beef from Parmer County Dairies and topped with a bun representing 120,000 acres of locally grown wheat! On July 17^th, come to Friona for the 5^th Annual Cheeseburger Festival. Festivities in include a car show, rock climbing wall, arts and crafts, and over 30 street vendors.

For more information, visit www.frionachamber.com/.

This event takes place at the Uvalde Airport. For more information, call Kerry Huffstutler at 210-764-2209 or kerryhuffstutler@sbcglobal.net.

The 2010 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is back August 13-14. Watch ranch teams from all over as they compete in two days of non-stop rodeo action. All proceeds go towards scholarships and financial assistance for Sul Ross State University students.

On Saturday morning before the rodeo, check out the chuck wagon cook-off. Cooks and wagons compete against each for the most authentic camp food over an open fire or with coals in cast iron skillets. Other events include a Ranch Horse Association of America competition and a Ranch Horse Cutting competition. 

For more information, please visit the website - www.bigbendranchrodeo.com.

For 19 years, Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce has transformed Lake Marble Falls into a liquid quarter-mile "racetrack" and the banks of the lake into a wild three-day boat race party. Drag boat fans swarm Johnson Park on Friday evening for a chance to get up-close and personal with the drivers and boats. Race fans can purchase official shirts and posters for autographs and have their pictures taken with their favorites.

Gates open at 7am on Saturday and Sunday for all day qualifying races. Watch top-fuel boats reach terrifying speeds of 240 miles per hour! Check out the event website, www.marblefallslakefest.com/ for event details.

The 122^nd Gillespie County Fair will celebrate Fredericksburg's horse racing history and the growth and recognition of local wineries at the 2^nd Texas Wines and Winners event.  This wine tasting will be held on the Fairgrounds during the GCFA Futurity Trails, Maiden Classic Final and Texas Bred races.  There will also be classes on wine pairings and other related areas.  For more information, visit our website www.gillespiefair.com/.

Come to Big Lake and celebrate the Santa Rita #1 - the discovery well of the Permian Basin oilfield. Events include a parade, creative arts show, music all day, food and game booths, jewelry booths, and an outdoor concert. Kids will enjoy rock wall climbing, a blow up slide and a dunking booth. 

Events will take place outdoors as well as inside the community center for air-conditioned break. Check out www.biglaketx.com/ for more details.

The BBQ cook-off will start at 6:00 p.m. Friday through Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Park located along Highway 90.  For more information, call Jan Elliott at 830-278-2161 or 830-591-4795 or e-mail her at tjelbi@mecwb.com.

The Maize Days Celebration is a local heritage event that has been around for 54 years. The week's events include the crowning of Miss Friona and Little Miss Friona, and a Gospel gathering of local talent.  The Friona High School Homecoming event and the crowning of the 2010 Homecoming Queen will take place on Friday, September 10. The weekend's activities will include the parade, food booths, class reunions, and live music at the Friona City Park.

For more information, visit www.frionachamber.com/

Each year thousands of hummingbirds migrate to Rockport-Fulton to eat before they head south. Come see featured homes with many birds attending multiple feeders, beautiful garden habitats and hummer banding. Festivities include lectures by nationally known speakers on hummers, butterflies and 85 nature themed vendors offering nature related wares.

Call the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-242-0071 or go to www.rockporthummingbird.com/ for more information.

The Pecan Capital GO TEXAN Wine & Food Fest is a one of a kind event that includes every aspect of the pecan industry. Events include baking contests, pecan chunking contests, Pecan Queen Pageant, a song-writers tent, helicopter and several GO TEXAN food, restaurant and wine members.

Visit www.sansabatexas.com/ for more information.

The second El Campo Prairie Day Festival will take place on Saturday, October 2 at Alamo Park. The Prairie Days Festival is a family friendly event celebrating generations of history, tradition, and family values-observing the area's heritage and honoring the Pearl of the Prairie. Festivities include all day and night entertainment, a spaghetti cook-off, tractor pull and exhibit, pony rides, kiddie events and more. Admission is free, and visitors are encouraged to bring a canned food for needy families.

For more information, look for the event on www.elcampochamber.com/ or become a fan of the event's page on Facebook.

Join us for the annual Pioneer Days Festival October 2, 2010 in beautiful Whitney, Texas.  There will be over 100 arts and crafts booths, 20 food booths, and a large parade and carnival.  Rodeo finals will be conducted by the Open Range Cowboy Church.  Fun and food for the whole family!  Come see us for North Central Texas' most well attended festival!  For more information, visit us on the web at www.lakewhitneychamber.com/.

The American Road Rally Race executed the first road race back in 2001, and this is the first year the event will be held in this area. The race will take place between Marfa and Presidio. Other events include rookie schools, welcome parties, parades, car shows and a banquet and awards ceremony.

Four man teams will compete in this tournament. Shot gun start is at 12:00 noon, participation fee is $100.00 per player. For more information, call Suzanne Rue at 830-278-6251 X 1225 or s.rue@umhtx.org.  

Spend the day surrounded by chocolate at the Chocolate Lovers Festival-Saturday, Oct. 16.  The day starts with a gourmet chocolate pancake breakfast, followed by a 5K Chocolate Dash.  Chocolate Alley features samplings and treats for sale. 

View the best chocolate cakes and desserts, and all are open for bidding in the silent auction.  A slip-n-slide, bounce-house, children's games and contests, pony rides, and rock-climbing wall entertain the kids throughout the afternoon.  Roving chocolate-ambassadors will be distributing samples, and all crafts booths have free chocolate samples for visitors.  The Historical Log Cabin Museum, an antique machine display, car show, and music will keep you entertained through the afternoon.

The day ends with a very exciting chocolate-themed Fear Factor Contest. Live bugs are consumed - chocolate-covered, of course!  Admission is free with small fees at booths. For more information, www.chocolateloversfestival.com// or call Cindy at 979-773-9100.

Stories come to life at the 22^nd Annual George West Storyfest. Come to The Storytelling Capital of Texas to hear all types of stories, ranging from tall tales to history, folktales to cowboy poetry, and much more. The state's biggest liars will be on hand to compete in the Texas State Liars' Contest ©. 

Plenty of activities will be available all day to keep the families entertained. For more information, go to www.georgeweststoryfest.org/.

What started out as a small downtown merchant event 8 years ago has blossomed into an annual tradition to kick off the holiday season. Over 120 vendors will be selling arts/crafts and gifts. Other events include a Family Fun Run, Art Show, Recipe Contest, Classic Car Show, Petting Zoo, train rides, line dancing lessons, street dance and much, much more.

For more information, www.whitewright.org/.