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		<title>Festivals and Happenings In Texas This Weekend</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wondering what to do this weekend? As the cooler weather gets nearer, County Fairs and Festivals really start kicking in. It&#8217;s time to get out there and enjoy this time of year! If you can&#8217;t find something fun to do this weekend in Texas, you&#8217;re not looking!
Don&#8217;t forget that the Texas Renaissance Festival is going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Wondering what to do this weekend</strong>? As the cooler weather gets nearer, County Fairs and Festivals really start kicking in. It&#8217;s time to get out there and enjoy this time of year! If you can&#8217;t find something fun to do this weekend in Texas, you&#8217;re not looking!</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget that the <strong>Texas Renaissance Festival</strong> is going strong now through the weekend after <strong>Thanksgiving</strong>. You can find out more on their site at <a href="http://www.texrenfest.com/">www.texrenfest.com</a></p>
<h3>Here Is A Short List of Fairs and Festivals In Texas This Weekend</h3>
<p>October 12 -October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival</strong><br />
Conroe, Texas<br />
Great food and entertainment for the whole family. Arts and crafts, children&#8217;s activities, wine tasting.<br />
936-539-6009</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 20, 2007<br />
<strong>Brazoria County Fair</strong><br />
Angleton, Texas<br />
979-849-6416</p>
<p>October 12 -October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>10th Annual Ride For Trails<br />
</strong>Study Butte, Texas<br />
Rally includes ride through BBNP,games, BBQ, dance and more<br />
432-553-2940</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 28, 2007<br />
<strong>Terror on the Bayou</strong><br />
Jefferson, Texas<br />
Includes Runaway Fright Train and Screaming Corn Maze. Train ride is five miles through the dark woods. Hwy. 49 E.<br />
903-665-2672</p>
<p>October 12 -October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>Heart Of Texas Christmas in October Arts</strong><br />
Plano, Texas<br />
Arts,Crafts,Antiques,Collectibles Gifts, handcrafters from TX &amp;surrounding states. busy Highway 75<br />
903-217-8081</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>International Accordion Festival<br />
</strong>San Antonio, Texas<br />
Includes music, dancing, food and fun. From Celtic to Zydeco, celebrate the versatility of the accordion and accordion-based international styles of music.<br />
210-573-6984</p>
<p>October 13, 2007<br />
<strong>Ride to Rosenberg</strong><br />
Rosenberg, Texas<br />
Car show featuring pre-1972 Classics, Hot Rods, Customs, and Rat Rods.<br />
832-595-3520</p>
<p>October 13, 2007<br />
<strong>East Texas Arboretums Fall Festival</strong><br />
Athens, Texas<br />
Fall Festival- Scarecrow trail, childrens area, ,vendors, entertainment, Blackeyed pea cookoff<br />
903-675-5630</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>35th Annual Cuero Turkeyfest Celebration</strong><br />
Cuero, Texas<br />
Offers arts &amp; crafts booths, parade, carnival, Great Gobbler Gallop and more. Cuero Municipal Park<br />
361-275-2112<br />
<a href="http://www.turkeyfest.org/">http://www.turkeyfest.org</a></p>
<p>October 13 -October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>Holiday Jingle Arts &amp; Craft Show<br />
</strong>Fort Worth, Texas<br />
Event benefits the St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital<br />
817-829-8519</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>10th Annual Boo Run Benefit</strong><br />
Jefferson, Texas<br />
Motorcycle enthusiasts, riders and sponsors gather for a rally. Includes poker run, bike show and more. Austin Street<br />
<a href="http://www.boobenefit.org/">http://www.boobenefit.org</a></p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>Johnson City Pig Roast</strong><br />
Johnson City, Texas<br />
Includes poker run, free camping, music and more. Blanco County Fairgrounds<br />
830-868-7693</p>
<p>October 13, 2007<br />
<strong>Depot Day</strong><br />
Gainesville, Texas<br />
21st Annual Depot Day Free Admission Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, Home Depot Kids Workshop, Kids Crafts<br />
940-668-4530</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 13, 2007<br />
<strong>140th Anniversary &amp; Living History Days</strong><br />
Albany, Texas<br />
Celebrate with 1870s military camps, artillery demonstrations, cavalry drills and more. Fort Griffin State Park and Historic Site<br />
325-762-3592</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 13, 2007<br />
<strong>OktoberFest</strong><br />
Lancaster, Texas<br />
Enjoy authentic German cuisine, stein contest, German lebkuchen decorating for children and arts &amp; crafts vendors. Historic MKT Depot and adjacent Rose Garden.<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.lhsweb.org/">http://www.lhsweb.org</a><br />
Phone: 214-616-6961</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>Ride for Trails Motorcycle Rally</strong><br />
Big Bend National Park<br />
Enjoy scenic rides through Big Bend Country, bike games, poker run, raffle for a brand new Harley, evening entertainment, 50/50 and much more. The rally is located at the junction of highways 118 and 170 at the Party Barn. This rally benefits youth groups and volunteers in maintaining the hiking and stock trails of Big Bend National Park.<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.ridefortrails.com/">http://www.ridefortrails.com</a><br />
Phone: 432-477-2553</p>
<p>October 12 &#8211; October 14, 2007<br />
<strong>Key to the Hills Rod Run<br />
</strong>Boerne, Texas<br />
See more than 500 pre-1949 street rods. Includes walking poker run, food booths, automotive vendors, entertainment and more. Main Plaza.<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.visitboerne.org/">http://www.visitboerne.org</a><br />
Phone: 830-755-8226</p>
<p>Have fun out there and remember to stay safe! I want to see you back here on Monday reading this blog! <img src='http://www.dirtfromtexas.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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