Blanco’s first annual Texas Marigold Festival blooms into being October 23rd with a week of multi-cultural celebrations of the glorious marigold. According to Libbey Aly, executive director of the Blanco Chamber of Commerce, we can credit this unique celebration of the marigold to Pamela and Frank Arnosky. She laughs affectionately when I ask for the festival’s origin story and says, “they got us into this mess.”
Pamela and Frank Arnosky of Arnosky Family Farms, the premier cut-flow ...
Pristine rivers, stunning limestone cliffs, colorful fields of wildflowers, and rolling hills blanketed in oak and pecan trees surround Junction, a quaint village on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country. Along with being a visual treat, these scenic environs provide a fantastic backdrop to a whole range of outdoor adventures.
Since 1881, the “fair” city of Fredericksburg has played host to the always-popular, always exciting and always fun Gillespie County Fair and, after this August’s incarnation, it will result in the latest installment of an impressive 133-year-run. Wow! Why, with so much longevity, you’d think folks would get tired of it but, this extraordinary extravaganza isn’t going anywhere – there’s just too many reasons why it can’t be missed, ever!
In 1821, Stephen F. Austin, known as the “Father of Texas,” made a contract to bring 300 families to the Spanish province, which now is Texas. By 1823, probably more than 600 to 700 people were in Texas, hardy colonists from the various portions of the United States at that time, who settled not far from the Gulf of Mexico.
There was no regular army to protect them, so Austin called the citizens together and organized a group to provide the needed protection.
Celebrating its 60th year, the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce is staged to kick off another Annual Peach JAMboree and Rodeo. Set at the Stonewall Chamber fairgrounds; the event is slated to begin June 17th and continues through June 19th, 2021.
Overall, Texas produces around 23 million pounds of peaches annually and Stonewall nurtures its long- standing legacy of being prime peach country.
AUSTIN, TX – On May 5, 2021, the Texas Senate recognized the contributions of Texas native and lifelong resident Martin Grelle for his contributions to the arts in Texas over his distinguished career. In a resolution authored by Sens. Bryan Hughes and Brian Birdwell, the Texas Senate honored the work and career of Martin Grelle for its contribution to capturing the beauty and majesty of the great state of Texas and for seeking to preserve a moment in time of the state’s history through hi ...
Join the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce as it presents the annual Rabbit Fest in Copperas Cove City Park. Each year over 42,000 people attend this festival which offers food and craft vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, and much more to bring this strong Texas community together. The Rabbit Fest parade will take place promptly at 10:00 am on Saturday morning.
What began over a quarter of a century ago as the brainstorm of Llano residents and a group of hunters from Beaumont has grown into quite the Cajun festival – and benefits local charities, too.
The Llano Crawfish Open returns for its 31st year April 16-17 at Robinson Park, about two miles west of Llano on FM 152, and features plenty of crawfish and Cajun food, live music, a golf tournament, a motorcycle run, arts, crafts and much more, in what is a little fun for everyone.
Cajun food is ...
With the summer heating up and social distancing keeping us home, it’s natural that we want to find ways to get out, cool down, and still be safe.
With 21 miles of water, Lake LBJ is a great option!
Located in Llano and Burnet County, the almost 6,300 acres of lake area make enjoying the great outdoors, distantly, a reality.
Boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and more are all great ways to spend the dog days of summer.
Running from Kingsland to Horseshoe Bay, Lake LBJ follows the ...
The coronavirus shutdown has put the brakes on life for many folks, but there won’t be anything slow about the horse races coming up in nearby Gillespie County.
Over the course of four weekends--two in July and two in August--the Gillespie County Fair & Festival Association will be holding its annual Thoroughbred and quarter horse races.
Horse racing is an experience for all your senses.
“What people love about horse racing is the thrill of seeing them run, hearing the thundering of ...
