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Fiestas Patrias Celebration
City: Richmond
Commemorates the day when Mexican patriot Father Hidalgo y Costillo's cry for liberty -- El Grito de Dolores -- called for an end to the Spanish tyranny in Mexico and started the movement for Mexican Independence.
www.fortbendmuseum.org
Bartlett Friendship Festival
City: Bartlett
Bartlett comes to life in September with it's Friendship Festival.
There are activities for all ages. When the schedule permits the Bartlett Bulldogs have a home game on Friday night and B-B-Q cookers begin setting up for the sanctioned competition. On Saturday the fun begins with a parade featuring bands, horses, floats, bicycles, motorcycles, farm equipment, 4x4s, antique cars, clowns and more.
www.bartletttexas.net/bartletts_friendship_festival.htm
Main Street Second Saturday – Marshall Music Festival Kick Off
City: Marshall
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Free admission. Along North Washington Street, Downtown Marshall,
Texas.
Vendors selling anything from pink tools, clothing, cell phone accessories, homemade crafts and jewelry, and even insurance information! Various musicians will perform along North Washington as well as at a few venues in walking distance. Backroads Bunch Car show starts at 5:00 PM everything old, new, and in between!
www.visitmarshalltexas.org
Washington County Fair
City: Brenham
Includes a stock show, craft and food booths, entertainment and a rodeo.
www.washingtoncofair.com
Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In
City: Terrell
Cost: $5-$10
The BFTS Museum is hosting a Fly-In to honor the WWII British pilots who trained here and the American officers and civilians who assisted with that training. This year the theme will include a salute to veterans of all branches of the services, recognizing the honor and valor of our fallen service men and women, and including the ultimate sacrifice of five young men from the City of Terrell.
Contact: Freda Freeman 972-524-1714 or no1bftsmuseum@yahoo.com
East Texas State Fair
City: Tyler
For 93 years, this event has provided East Texas a world of fun and excitement.
www.etstatefair.com
EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival
City: Plano
Includes entertainment on two stages, Saturday evening spectacular fireworks
show.
www.planoballoonfest.org
State Fair of Texas
City: Dallas
Features 24 days of food and family fun, including many free-with-admission attractions
and. concerts.
www.bigtex.com
Bayfest
City: Corpus Christi
Includes a colorful explosion of music on multiple stages, art in many forms, special events entertainment and great, family fun.
www.bayfesttexas.com
Oktoberfest (in September)
City: Addison
In Addison Circle Park, Oktoberfest is one of the most authentic
Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich. Free parking at
Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road.
www.addisontexas.net/events/Oktoberfest
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