This document provides details on various annual events in the Houston, Texas area throughout the year, including garage sales, concerts, food and wine festivals, Independence Day celebrations, county fairs, harvest festivals, and Christmas events. Locations span across Houston, The Woodlands, Bellaire, Friendswood, Baytown and other nearby cities. Events cover a wide range of interests including live music, food, rodeos, crafts, sailing regattas, renaissance fairs, and more. Dates for most events are provided.

1. A YEAR'S WORTH OF GOOD TIMES
BELLAIRE CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE
When: One Saturday each April
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Where: Homes throughout Bellaire
Of Note: For 20 years, the Bellaire Recycling Committee has
sponsored a garage sale on one day coinciding with spring cleanup
and Earth Day. Typically, anywhere up to 200 homes hold individual
sales in yards and garages, easily navigable in this 3.2-square
mile city. http://www.bellairerecycles.org"www.bellairerecycles.org.
Wine Food Week
When: June 14-20
Where:Various locations in The Woodlands
Of Note: Wine and food tastings, winemaker and chef
demonstrations. More info: http://wineandfoodweek.com"wineandfoodweek.com.
Woodlands Spring Concert Series
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 17
Where:Market Street Central Park
Of Note: Eclectic mix of jazz, blues and Latin sounds. More
info: http://marketstreetthewoodlands.com"marketstreetthewoodlands.com.
NORTH SHORE CATFISH FRY CRAWFISH BOIL
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where:14350 1/2 Wallisville Road
Of Note: 35th Annual event; $10 tickets for food.

2. Woodlands Chamber Golf Classic
When: 1-5 p.m. May 24
Where:The Woodlands Country Club
Of Note: Networking on the links by way of 27 hole tournament.
More info: http://woodlandschamber.org"woodlandschamber.org.
CROSBY FAIR AND RODEO
When: June 4-12
Where:Crosby Fairgrounds, 14020 FM 2100 Rd., Crosby, TX
Of Note: 64th Annual event featuring concerts, rodeo, and
food!
The Woodlands Wine and Food Week
When: June 14-20
Where: The Woodlands Town Center
Of Note: The 6th Annual Wine Food Week in Houston, the
largest, most comprehensive epicurean and wine adventure from Aspen
to New Orleans, brings together renowned chefs to showcase their
culinary expertise partnered with more than 500 wines at more than
40 sensational events.

3. Van's Warped Tour
When: July 2, 2010
Where:Sam Houston Race Park
Of Note: This annual music festival will feature a day of bands
and extreme sports. The line up for this year includes Alkaline
Trio, Andrew W.K., Hey Monday, Mayday Parade, Riverboat Gamblers,
Sum 41, The All-American Rejects, and more.
FREEDOM FEST
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010, 4 p.m. to dusk
Where:Waller Junior High School football field (Highway 290 and
Fields Store Road)
Of Note: Games, vendors, live music and fireworks.
75th anniversary of Cleveland
When: July 3-4, 2010
Where:Downtown Cleveland
Of Note: Incorporated in 1935, the City of Cleveland will
celebrate its 75th anniversary with a two-day event that will
include a fireworks show, parade, car show, outdoor concerts,
community luncheon, barbecue cook-offs and vendors for food and
crafts. The event is free and open to the public. For more
information, call 281-592-2667.
CITY OF PEARLAND FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL
When: July 4 weekend, 2010
Where:The Rig, Pearland High parking lot.
Of Note: Rides, games, foods and fun, followed by a fireworks

4. show at the stadium. Free admission.
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD Fourth OF JULY CELEBRATION
When: Monday, July 5, 2010
Where:Stevenson Park in Friendswood
Of Note: Parade, food vendors, live music, carnival booths,
games, crafts, rides and fireworks. Free admission.
CITY OF BAYTOWN 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL
When: July 4, 2010
Where:Bicentennial Park in downtown Baytown
Of Note: Parade, food vendors, live music throughout the night
and ending with fireworks.
Tomball Night
When: Aug. 6, 2010
Where:Downtown Tomball, Main Street/FM 2920, Tomball
Of Note: This annual event celebrates its 37th year of community
fun.
Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo
When: Sept. 24-Oct. 2
Where: 4310 Highway 36 South, Rosenberg
Of Note: The fair and rodeo features a carnival, parade, rodeo
events and a livestock show
Montgomery Wine Food Trail
When: Sept. 25
Where: Downtown Historic Montgomery
Of Note: This will once again be an ALL TEXAS festival held in
Texas' third oldest city and the birthplace of the Texas flag. It's

5. a free event for all ages.
WALLER COUNTY FAIR
When: Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, 2010.
Where:Waller County Fairgrounds, South of Business Highway 290
on FM 359.
Of Note: Visit http://www.wallercountyfair.org"www.wallercountyfair.org for
more information.
LONGHORN ROD RUN
When: September 26th 27th
Where: Old Town Spring
Of Note: This year's event features the Longhorn Rod Run and the
owners of antique cars compete in various categories for prizes and
awards. The streets in front of all the shops are lined with these
beautiful vintage automobiles. The Longhorn Rod Run is a free
festival open to the public and for all ages.
BELLAIRE ARTS CRAFTS FESTIVAL
When: One Saturday each in October and April
Where: Bellaire Town Square, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire
Of Note: Truly a family event with separate children's play area
while grownups can stroll more than 100 arts, crafts, foodstuff and
folkart booths and gobble funnel cakes, turkey legs and kettle
corn. www.gswhcc.org.
Toyota Texas Bass Classic
When: Oct. 1-3
Where: Lake Conroe
Of Note: Tourney for world's top bass anglers, festival and

6. family entertainment. More info: http://toyotatexasbassclassic.com"toyotatexasbassclassic.com.
Texas Renaissance Festival
When: Oct. 9 through Nov. 28
Where: On FM 1774 near Plantersville
Of Note: The sites and sounds of the 16th Century come alive at
the nation's largest Renaissance fair.
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
When: Oct. 8-10
Where: Downtown Conroe
Of Note: A spicy mix of Cajun food and hot music groups fill the
Conroe square on the second weekend in October.
International Festival of Fort Bend
When: Oct. 17, 2010
Where:Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford
Of Note: More than 30 countries bring a global perspective
through food, crafts and entertainment.
Harvest Moon Regatta
When: Oct. 21-24
Where:Starts in Galveston Bay off Flagship Hotel Pier
Of Note: Sail from Galveston to Port Aransas, a 150-mile trip.

7. http://www.harvestmoonregatta.com"www.harvestmoonregatta.com
Wings Over Houston
When: Oct. 23-24
Where: Ellington Airport, Highway 3 @ Dixie Farm, Houston
Of Note: The 2010 air show features the USAF Thunderbirds.
http://www.wingsoverhouston.com"www.wingsoverhouston.com
Ballunar Liftoff Festival
When: Oct. 29-31
Where:Johnson Space Center
Of Note: Hot air balloon races, live music, food and fun.
http://www.ballunarfestival.com"www.ballunarfestival.com
Magnolia celebrates veterans day
When: Nov. 11, 2010
Where: Magnolia City Hall, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., Magnolia
Of Note: The city of Magnolia will honor all veterans and
feature speakers from Gulf War vets.
15th Annual Children's Festival
When: Nov. 13-14
Where: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands
Of Note: The Pavilion is transformed into a giant playground of
fun for the young and young at heart at the 15th Annual Children's
Festival. Award-winning children's performers educate and entertain
thousands of children during two days of non-stop fun and
excitement.
CIVIL WAR WEEKEND
When: Nov. 20-21, 2010

8. Where:Liendo Plantation, 2145 FM 1488 at Highway 290,
Hempstead
Of Note: Civil War re-enactments, vendors, music, activities and
more.
PILGRIM FESTIVAL
When: Saturday before Thanksgiving
Where: First Congregational Church, 10840 Beinhorn, Houston
Of Note: Thanksgiving is usually a holiday for homes and
textbooks, but this annual church festival brings the first
celebration to life. Costumed adults and children offer activities
such as apple bobbing and candlemaking, and even a trip to the
stocks is fun.
Festival of Lights
When: Late November -- mid-December
Where:Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Road, Galveston
Of Note: Gulf Coast's biggest light display, with music and
Santa Claus.
http://www.moodygardens.com"www.moodygardens.com
Christmas on the Square
When: Early December
Where:Downtown Coldspring
Of Note: The courthouse square in historic Coldspring, Texas, is
the backdrop for one of the best Christmas festivals in all of
Southeast Texas. The event features live concerts, a parade,
dancers and unique shops to find the perfect Christmas gift for
anyone on your gift list. For more information, call the San

9. Jacinto County/Coldspring Chamber of Commerce at 936-653-2184.
City of Katy Christmas tree lighting ceremony
When: December
Where: Katy Heritage Park, 5990 George Bush Drive
Of Note: The annual holiday event features music, tours of the
park's historical homes and an appearance from Santa.
Tomball German Christmas Market
When: Dec. 11, 2010
Where: Market Street, Tomball
Of Note: The market mixes Tomball's German heritage with
Christmas festivities with gifts, food and fun.
New Year's Eve Celebration at Sam Houston Race Park
When: Dec. 31, 2010
Where:Sam Houston Race Park
Of Note: SHRP will be bringing back its third annual New Year's
Eve Celebration with live thoroughbred racing, dinner packages and
live music. Several packages are available.
F.M. 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, 2011
Where:F.M. 1960
Of Note: The largest community event in the 1960 area, the
annual St. Patrick's Day Parade draws crowds of up to 75,000 each
year. Last year, over 100 floats participated in the event.
PEARLAND PAWS IN THE PARK
When: Fourth weekend of March

10. Where:Independence Park, 3919 Liberty Drive, Pearland
Of Note: Diving Dock Dogs, lure coursing, food vendors and kids
games and it is all free.
Pin Oak Charity Horse Show
When: March 24-27, March 29-April 3
Where: Great Southwestern Equestrian Center, 2501 S. Mason Road,
Katy
Of Note: Equestrians from across the country compete in a
jumping competition to benefit Texas Children's Hospital
Liberty Jubilee
When: Fourth weekend of March
Where:Downtown Liberty
Of Note: A family-friendly festival, the Liberty Jubilee has
been described as one of the best small town festivals in the
state. Held in historic downtown Liberty, the event includes food,
arts and crafts, a barbecue cookoff and a street dance. For more
information, go online to http://www.cityofliberty.org"www.cityofliberty.org.
AZALEA FESTIVAL
When: One weekend each April
Where:Bayou Bend River Oaks homes
Of Note: This annual tour of the gardens of River Oaks, arguably
Houston's most elite neighborhood, is more than just a chance to
celebrate the arrival of spring. It's an unusual chance to get onto
the grounds of some splendid mansions -- including Ima Hogg's Bayou
Bend -- and see how the other half lives.
http://www.riveroaksgardenclub.org"www.riveroaksgardenclub.org.

11. Ole Tyme Days
When: Early April
Where: Dayton
Of Note: Dayton Ole Tyme Days could be called a festival with a
mission, which is to promote Dayton while raising money for local
youth scholarships. According to organizers, the attendance at this
event is approximately 20,000 per year. For more information, go
online to http://www.oletymedays.com"www.oletymedays.com.
FRIENDSWOOD FIG FESTIVAL
When: Mid-April
Where:Stevenson Park in Friendswood
Of Note: Antique cars, food vendors, local art work and live
music. Free admission.
Salute to Law Enforcement
When: May 2011
Where: Willowbrook Mall
Of Note: The largest-known single law enforcement exhibition
open to the public, crowds can expect over 100 law enforcement
agencies including FBI SWAT and the ATF Bomb Disposal Unit.

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