Spring Bazaars & Festivals calendar
Various times
Pioneer Museum: Various times at 325 West Main. Easter egg hunts; Founder’s Day; Spring Break at the Museum; ROOTS Concert Series; Historic exhibits; symposiums; Holiday Happenings featuring an Historic Holiday Home Tour and more. Sponsored by Gillespie County Historical Society. Admission: varies. Information: www.pioneermuseum.net, 830-990-8441. Every Saturday (excluding some holidays)
Liberty Opry: First Saturday 2 p.m., all other Saturdays 7 p.m. at 1816 Sam Houston St., Liberty. Family oriented, musical entertainment. Admission varies per show, with average cost $12 adult, $8 children age 12 and under. Information: www.libertyopry.com.
Anytime
Tuition-Free bible classes: See website. Local and distance learning, bible study. Sponsored by South Houston Bible Institute. Admission is free. Information: www.shbi.org.
March 1-2
Spring Classic: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lake Jackson in parking lot of Brazos Mall. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www.happygarrenproductions.com.
March 5
Ash Wednesday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. at Sanctuary, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Christian holiday sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information:
www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Ash Wednesday Noon Service: Noon at Sanctuary, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Christian holiday sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
March 8 Schulenburg Wine & Music Festival: 4-8 p.m. in downtown Schulenburg. Wine and music festival sponsored by the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. Admission: $20. Information: 979-743-4514 or 866504-5294.
March 8-9
Antiques & Garden Show: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Agricultural Hall, 13055 Hall Road in Cat Spring. Antiques show sponsored by Antiques & Garden Shows of Rural Texas. Admission: Adults $5, seniors $4, kids free. Information: www.ruraltexasantiques.com. 39th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Min
eral and Rock Show: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena. Family-friendly exhibits, demonstrations and sales sponsored by the Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society. Admission: Children and Scouts in uniform free, youth (6-12th grade) $3, adults $7. Free parking. Information: www.CLGMS.org.
Spring Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Houston in parking lot of Vintage Park Shopping Center. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www.happygarrenproductions.com. March 8-22 You-Pick Strawberries & Spring Break Fun at Blessington Farms: at 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Blessington Farms, 510 Chisolm Trail, west of Katy. “U-Pick” delicious strawberries December through June. Also enjoy Spring Break Fun Festivities, including giant slides, hay rides, pedal cars, barrel train, chickens and more. Sponsored by Blessington Farms. Admission: $8 for Farm Funland. Check the website for updates: www.Bless-
ingtonFarms.com.
March 10 Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Run: All day in Junction. Honor Vietnam veterans in Junction. Information: www. junctiontexas.com.
March 11 Spring Thing Market: 5-8:30 p.m. at 11140 Greenbay in Houston. Shopping market sponsored by Chapelwood United Methodist Women. Admission: $10. Information: umwspringthing.org.
March 12-13
Spring Thing Market: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11140 Greenbay in Houston. Shopping market sponsored by Chapelwood United Methodist Women. Information: umwspringthing.org. March 14-16, May 16-18, June 13-15
Livingston Trade Days: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 925 U.S. 59 bypass north, at Pedigo Park in Livingston. Trade days sponsored by the City of Livingston. Admission: free. Information: 936-327-3656.
March 15
5K Run Junction Texas Tech: All day at Texas Tech Junction. 5K Run sponsored by Texas Tech Junction. Admission: $10. Infor- mation: www.junctiontexas.com.
26th Annual Azalea Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jasper County Courthouse Square in Jasper. Arts and crafts festival sponsored by Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Information: www. jaspercoc.org.
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La Grange. Wine and food festival sponsored by La Grange Main Street Program and La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce. $40 in advance, $45 day of. Information: www.lguncorked.com.
Immanuel Church Spring Fest: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Immanuel Church, Border Street at Spring/Cypress. Old Town Spring Celebration of Spring, family oriented, children’s play area, booths with unique items and food, plant sale. Sponsored by Immanuel United Church. Admission: free. Information: 281-288-3199 or www. immanuelspring.org. Sounds of Texas Music Series Present Los Lonely Boys: 8 p.m. at Crighton Theatre. Music series sponsored by Friends of Conroe. Tickets starting at $59, with season tickets available. Information: www.soundsoftexasmusicseries.com.
4th Annual Chalk Up Conroe: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in downtown Conroe. Art display sponsored by Conroe Art League. Admission is free. Information: playinconroe.com.
March 15-16
Fandango Tejas 2014: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lone Star Expo Center. Horse Show sponsored by Southwestern Paso Fino Horse Association. Information: www. swpfha.org. Rusty Chippy Vintage Hippy & Garden Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Walker County Fair Grounds.
Repurpose and antiques show sponsored by Memory Merchant and the City of Huntsville. $5 for both days. Information: www. huntsvilleantiqueshow.com.
Needville Citywide Garage Sale: 8 a.m., 10 miles south of Rosenberg on Texas 36. Community event sponsored by Needville Area Tourist Association and Needville EDC. Information: 979-793-6357; map and listing at Needvillenews.com week of event. Texas Independence Wine Clas
sic: Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. at Heritage Park off U.S. 77 in Refugio. Wine, food, music, homemade wine contest and historical reenactments by the Texas Independence Wine Classic. Admission: $15, includes commemorative glass and wine tastings. Visit on Facebook.
Springfest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Friendswood in parking lot of TCBY Yogurt. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www.happygarrenproductions.com.
March 16 Bluebonnet Bebes of Houston Doll
Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Double Tree — Hilton Houston Hobby Airport Hotel, 8181 Airport Blvd. Information: 713-6453000. Doll show and sale sponsored by Bluebonnet Bebes of Houston. Admission: adults $5, children $2. Scouts in uniform free. Information: Linda Sieck, 832-526-9595. March 21-23, March 28-30, April 4-6 76th Annual Dogwood Trails
Celebration: Please see website for various times. In Palestine, this longtime celebration takes place the last two weekends in March and first weekend in April. Enjoy the delicate beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey Dogwood Park and the surrounding area. Festival and activities scheduled each weekend sponsored by the City of Palestine and Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce. See website for different events and activities. Information: www. texasdogwoodtrails.com.
March 22
Historical Tour: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in four places in Tyler County. Tour sponsored by Tyler County Historical Commission. Admission: $10. Information: www.heritagevillage.org.
March 22-23
Festival of The Arts: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Village Museum. Saturday: Heritage Village Tour, spinners and weavers, quilt show, blacksmithing, country, gospel and bluegrass music; Sunday: dinner on the grounds of Heritage Village sponsored by Tyler County
Heritage Society. Admission: $4 adults, $2 children 5-11 years old. Information: www.heritage-village. org.
Angleton Market Days: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brazoria County Fairgrounds. Large craft show sponsored by the City of Angleton. Information: visit.angleton.tx.us and Facebook as Angleton Market Days.
March 22-29
Trade Days/March Madness: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Courthouse Square in Coldspring. Vendors, shops, food and fun sponsored by SJC Historical Commission/CABMA Business and Merchants. Admission is free. Information: 936-653-2332.
March 23 Festival of The Arts/Dinner On
The Grounds: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Village Museum. Heritage Village Tour, spinners and weavers, quilt show, country, gospel and bluegrass music. Sunday: dinner on the grounds of Heritage Village sponsored by Tyler County Heritage Society. Admission: $10 Adult, $5 children under 5-11 years old. Information: www.heritage-village.org.
March 27 National Rifle Association Banquet: 5 p.m. at Stevenson Center in Junction. Banquet sponsored by NRA. Admission: Check website for amounts. Information: www.junctiontexas.com.
March 27-28 First Baptist Academy Middle School Presents: “The Hiding Place” by Bradley Winkler: 7 p.m. at Houston’s First Baptist Church (Worship Center), 7401 Katy Freeway. Theater production/play sponsored by First Baptist Academy. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for students (pay at the door).
Information: www.fbahouston.org.
March 28
One Night With Elvis: 7 p.m. at Crighton Theatre. Music sponsored by Crighton Theatre. Admission: $37. Information: www.crightontheatre.org.
March 28-29
Western Weekend: Friday will be trail rides, rodeo 7 p.m., Saturday — trail ride parade 2 p.m., rodeo 4:30 p.m., Western Dance 8 p.m. to midnight at the Woodville Lions Den in Woodville. Sponsored by Tyler County Dogwood Festival. Call for information: 409-2832272 or tylercountydogwoodfestival.org.
29th Annual Liberty Jubilee: Friday will be noon to midnight, Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Liberty. Family Fun Fest sponsored by the City of Liberty. Admission is free. Information: www.cityofliberty.org or 936-3363684.
March 28-30 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2014: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park in Houston, 635 South Picnic Loop. Art entertainment festival sponsored by Art Colony Association. Admission: $15 adults, $3 children; children 3 and under are free. Information: bayoucityartfestival.com.
German Heritage Festival: Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tomball — Old Town. Music Festival sponsored by Tomball Sister City Org. Admission is free.
Information: www.tomballgermanfest.org.
March 28 to April 5
La Bahia Antiques: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 5 is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at La Bahia Hall in Burton. Antiques festival near Round Top. Shopping event sponsored by the La Bahia group. Admission is free. Information: www.labahiaantiques.com.
March 29
Spring Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1353 Witte Road in Houston. Craft show with handmade items only sponsored by St. Andrew Youth. Admission is free. Information: www.standrew-lcms.org.
March 29-30
Spring Fling: 10 a.m to 6 p.m. in La Marque in parking lot of Sam’s Club at 6614 Gulf Freeway. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www. happygarrenproductions.com.
Spring Fest: all day at 130 Spring School Road in Preservation Park, Old Town Spring. Wine, beer and live music. Admission: $30. Information: www.oldtownspringfest.com.
March 31 Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Hansel and Gretel: 4:30 p.m. at The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston. Performance for The Grand Kids Festival — open audition. Sponsored by The Grand 1894 Opera House. No cost to au--
dition. Information: www.thegrand.com/TheGrandKidsFestival.asp.
April 1-5
Hodges Farm Antique Show: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 1; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday April 2 to Friday, April 4; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at 444 Kenney Hall Road in Kenney. Antique show sponsored by Hodges Farm. Admission: $1. Information: www. hodgesfarmtexas.com.
April 3-6
Magic Valley Carnival Rides: All day in Junction. Carnival sponsored by Kimble County Chamber of Commerce. Information: 325446-3190 or www.junctiontexas.net.
April 4-5
Holly Hall Spring Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2000 Holly Hall St. Bazaar sponsored by Holly Hall Christian Retirement Community. Admission is free. Information: 281-799-9031.
April 4-6
Gardenscapes: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. in Kingwood. Garden and home tour sponsored by Kingwood Garden Club. Admission: $20, children under 12 are free. Information: www. kingwoodgardenclub.org or email gardenscapes2014@gmail.com.
April 4-12 76th Annual Galveston County Fair and Rodeo: Open daily at Galveston County Fairgrounds, Texas 6 in Hitchcock. Fair and rodeo sponsored by the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo Inc. Daily admission varies. Information: www.galvestoncountyfair.com.
April 4-13 57th Annual Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo: Times vary at Montgomery County Fairgrounds. County fair and rodeo sponsored by Montgomery County Fair Association. Admission varies. Information: www.mcfa.org.
April 5 Epiphany’s 14th Annual Spring Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5515 W. Broadway in Pearland. Spring craft fair sponsored by Epiphany Lutheran Church. Information: www.ShiningTheLight.org.
First Annual Sausagefest: Noon in downtown Schulenburg. Sausage Festival sponsored by The Sausage Fest Committee and the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. Information: 866504-5294.
Dogwood Queens Weekend: Dogwood Dash 8 a.m., arts and crafts 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Antique Autos 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Queen’s Parade 2 p.m., Queen’s Coronation and Historical Play 7:30 p.m., at Dogwood Amphitheatre in Woodville. Fireworks following production. Festival sponsored by Tyler County Dogwood Festival. Admission: Coronation and Historial Play — gate $8 and $6. Information: tylercountydogwoodfestival.org.
The Grand Kids Festival: 10 a.m.
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to 20th-23rd 5 p.m. in and downtown Postoffice Galveston, streets. Children’s arts festival sponsored by The Grand 1894 Opera House. Admission: adults $5, children 5-12 $3; 4 and under free. Information: www.thegrand.com/ TheGrandKidsFestival.asp.
Katy Citywide Garage Sale: All day, in homes and garages all over Katy. Garage sales keep Katy beautiful. Information: www. cityofkaty.com.
Folk Life Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center Festival. Sponsored by Katy Independent School District. Admission: $1. Information: tinyurl.com/FolkLifeFestival. 34th Annual Good Oil Days Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street in Humble. Family Festival sponsored by the City of Humble. Information: www.goodoildays.com.
April 5-6 Spring Gift Market at the Katy
Merrell Center: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Katy Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy. Shopping, gift market with more than 100 vendors sponsored by Home For The Holidays Gift Market. Admission: $6 with coupons on our website and Facebook
page. Information: www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com.
Simple Treasures: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Spring/The Woodlands in parking lot of Big Lots Shopping Center at 365 Sawdust Road. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www. happygarrenproductions.com.
April 6
World Cultures Day: 1-4 p.m. at Lake Jackson Historical Museum. Educational program sponsored by Lake Jackson Historical Museum. Free admission. Information: www.lakejacksonmuseum.org.
April 6-20
IMAGO: 2014 Holy Week Art Show held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Houston’s First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway. Art show featuring amateur and professional artists; works will represent a wide range of skill levels, mediums and styles. Theme: “Blessed.” Sponsored by IMAGO Houston. Admission is free. Information: www.imagohouston.org.
April 9 KUMC 17th Annual EggStravaganza: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 5920 FM 2920 in Spring. Shopping market sponsored by Klein United Methodist Church. Admission is
free. Information: www.kleinumc.org or 281-353-8202.
April 10-13
Galveston FeatherFest: 5:30 a.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. Sunday at Island Community Center, 4700 Broadway, in Galveston. Birding and nature photography festival sponsored by Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council. Field trips, workshops, and social events are individually priced. No charge for some events. Information: www.GalvestonFeatherFest.com.
April 11-12
Paint the Town: Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Marble Falls. Art festival, community arts program. Admission is free. Information: www.paintthetownmftx.org.
April 12 11th Annual Dam to Dam Bike Ride: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cycling Endurance Ride sponsored by Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce in Jasper. $40. Visit www.jaspercoc.org. 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Vendor Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4401 N. Frazier in Conroe. Holiday and craft fair sponsored by 7 Acre Wood. Admission is free. Information: www.7acrewood.org.
Hippity Hoppin’ Easter Party: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Houston’s First
Baptist Church (Oasis), 7401 Katy Freeway. Easter event for single parent families — egg hunt, baby animals, photo booth and more. Lunch provided sponsored by Single Parent Family Ministry of Houston’s First. Admission is free. Information: www.HoustonsFirst.org/Events.
April 12-13
Houston Wing Open House: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Houston Airport Historical Aircraft Display. Sponsored by Commemorative Air Force. Admission: $10 per car. Details: www.houstonwing.org. The Official State Bluebonnet Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satur- day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Chappell Hill. Festival celebrating bluebonnets. Sponsored by Chappell Hill Historical Society. Admission is free. Information: www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com.
April 13
Ukrainian Easter Bazaar: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pokrova Ukrainian Parish Hall and Grounds, 9102 Meadowshire in Houston. Springtime event featuring Ukrainian Easter traditions, foods, crafts and entertainment. Sponsored by Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church and UNWLA Inc, Br. 118. Admission: $3. Age 5 and and under are free. Information: www. pokrova.org.
Psalms for the Journey: 7 p.m. at Sanctuary, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Music (choir and orchestra) sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
April 17 Holy Thursday Come and Go Experience: 6-8 p.m. at Wesley Center, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Christian holiday service sponsored by the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information: www. ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Broken For You: 7 p.m. at Houston’s First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway. Worship service remembering Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for us, with guest speaker Robert J. Morgan, author of The Red Sea Rules, sponsored by Houston’s First Baptist Church. Admission is free. Free childcare available for children 4 and under. Information: www.HoustonsFirst.org/Events.
April 18
Good Friday Service: 7 p.m. at Sanctuary, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Christian holiday service sponsored by the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information:
www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
April 19
Easter EggStravaganza: 10 a.m. to noon at Wesley Center, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Easter Egg Worship service and egg hunt sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.ClearLakeMethodistKids.org.
Easter Pageant: Sunset at Junction Texas FM 2169. Easter sponsored by Men’s Bible Class in Junction. Information: www. junctiontexas.com. Houston’s First Baptist Church — Sienna Egg Drop: 9 a.m. breakfast; 10 a.m. egg drop at Sienna Plantation Amphitheater, 3777 Sienna Parkway in Missouri City. Family friendly community event to celebrate Easter. Houston’s First Baptist Church — Sienna Campus. No charge to attend. Information: www.HoustonsFirst.org/Events.
April 20
Easter Servicio en Español: 1:30 p.m. at Wesley Center, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Christian holiday sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Free. Information: www. ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Easter Contemporary Worship: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Wesley Center, 16335 El Camino Real
in sponsored Houston. by Christian Clear Lake holiday United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Easter Traditional Worship: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Christian holiday sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Easter Sunrise Worship: 6:30 a.m. at Green Space, 16335 El Camino Real in Houston. Easter holiday sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Information: www. ClearLakeMethodist.org. Easter at Houston’s First Baptist Church — downtown campus: 11 a.m. at Houston’s First Baptist Church — downtown campus, 1010 Lamar St. Easter Sunday worship services sponsored by Houston’s First Baptist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.HoustonsFirst.org/Events. Easter at Houston’s First Baptist
Church — Sienna Campus: 9:30 and 11 a.m. at Houston’s First Baptist Church — Sienna Campus at 4309 Sienna Parkway in Missouri City. Easter Sunday worship services sponsored by Houston’s First Baptist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.HoustonsFirst.org/Events. Easter at Houston’s First Baptist Church — Cypress Campus: 9:30 and 11 a.m. at Houston’s First
Baptist Church — Cypress campus, 10300 Warner Smith Blvd. in Cypress. Easter Sunday worship services sponsored by Houston’s First Baptist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.HoustonsFirst.org/Events. Easter at Houston’s First Baptist Church: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. at Houston’s First Baptist Church – The Loop Campus, 7401 Katy Freeway. Easter Sunday worship services sponsored by Houston’s First Baptist Church. Admission is free. Information: www.HoustonsFirst.org/Events.
April 22 Earth Day at the Nation’s First Weather Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5104 Caroline St. Earth Day celebration sponsored by Weather Center Houston. Admission is free. Information: www. weathercenterhouston.org.
April 25-26
Burton Cotton Gin Festival: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Burton. Festival sponsored by Texas Cotton Gin Museum. Admission is free. Information: www.cottonginmuseum.org.
Art Fest Contest and Sale: Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes in Houston. Judged art contest with cash prizes. Fine art for sale to public. All entries due by April 15. Sponsored by the endowment committee of John Wesley United Methodist Church. Art contest entry fee: $25; Art sale booth space: $40; No admittance charge for public. Information: www.jwumc.org/artfest.
April 25-27 and May 2-4
Texas Crawfish and Music Festival: All day and evening at 130 Spring School Road in Preservation Park, Old Town Spring. Admission: Friday $10; Saturday and Sunday $13. Information: texascrawfishfestival.com.
April 26
F.I.G. Festival and Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stevenson Park. Festival sponsored by Friendswood Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Information: www.friendswoodchamber.com.
Outdoor Women Event: Held all day at South Llano River State Park in Junction. Recreation event sponsored by Kimble County Chamber of Commerce. Information: www.junctiontexas.com. Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Dept
Barbecue and Auction: Meal at 5 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. at Cat Spring Hall, 13035 Hall Road in Cat Spring. VFD fundraiser sponsored by Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Dept. No admission fee. Information: www.catspringvfd.com.
Conroe Kidzfest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Conroe at 500 Metcalf. Festival sponsored by City of Conroe Parks and Recreation Department. Admission is free. Information: www.cityofconroe.org. Cy-Fair Sugar Plum Spring Gift Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road west. Come do all your shopping with more than 140 unique vendors offering boutique women’s and children’s clothing, handmade jewelry, gourmet food items, home and garden decor, painted furniture and more. Free event. Vender info contact: Laurie Preisler, cyfairsugarplum@yahoo. com.
April 26-27 St. Theresa Church 45th Annual Bazaar: 6-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at 705 St. Theresa Blvd. in Sugar Land. Food, games, live and silent auctions, entertainment, craft vendors and fun galore sponsored by St. Theresa Catholic Church. Admission is free. Vendors call 281-494-1156 or visit sugarlandcatholic.com.
Spring Delights: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Atascocita in parking lot of
Cici’s Pizza at 7140 FM 9160 east. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www. happygarrenproductions.com. Kimble County Gun and Knife Show: All day at Stevenson Center in Junction. Sponsored by Kimble County Meals on Wheels. Information: www.junctiontexas. com. Houston Celtic Festival and High
land Games: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Houston Farm and Ranch Club, 1 Abercrombie in Houston. Festival sponsored by Houston Highland Games Association. Saturday admission: adults $15, children 12 and under $5; Sunday: adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Information: www.HoustonHighlandGames.com.
April 27
19 Annual Czech SpringFest: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1435 Beall St. in Houston. Czech Music cultural activities and Traditional Czech food sponsored by Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Harris County Chapter. Admission: adults $7 children under 11 free. Information: www.txchshcc.com.
May 2014
Kayak, Fish, Hunt: All day in Junction. Recreation event. Information: www.junctiontexas.com.
May 2 Concours d’Elegance of Texas Charity Golf Classic: 2-6 p.m. at The Club at La Torretta Golf Course — La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa. Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by Concours d’Elegance of Texas, presented by Gullo Family Dealerships. Admission: $1,500 per foursome. Information: www.ConcoursofTexas.org. The Houston Classic Auction Preview & Concours d’Elegance of Texas Cocktail Reception: 7-9 p.m. at Versailles Ballroom — La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa. Preview auction and Concours motorcars at an evening reception sponsored by Concours d’Elegance of Texas, presented by Gullo Family Dealerships. Admission: $30 per person. Information: www.ConcoursofTexas.org.
May 2-4
124th Brenham Maifest: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fireman’s Park in Brenham. German celebration and Country Flavors ice cream. Sponsored by Maifest Association. Admission is free. Information: www.maifest.org. Montgomery Antiques Festival and Junky Funky Prom: Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Prom 5-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic downtown Montgomery. Antiques Festival sponsored by Historic Montgomery Business Association. Free event; $5 donation encouraged. Information: www. experiencemontgomery.com.
Concours d’Elegance: 9 a.m. at La Torretta Spa and Resort. Vintage auto show and auction sponsored by Concours d’Elegance. Admission starting at $20 per person. Information: www.concoursoftexas.org.
May 3
Spring Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 18806 Roberts Road in Hockley. Children’s Festival sponsored by Boys and Girls Country. Admission is free. Visit www.2014springfestival.org. Cowboys and Cars Charity Strolling Dinner/Dance to benefit the Concours d’Elegance of Texas
Charities: 6:30 p.m. poolside — La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa in Montgomery. Enjoy an informal and uniquely Texan strolling dinner, set around the pool at La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa. Live music and dancing to follow under the Texas stars. Proceeds to benefit the three charities of the Concours. Sponsored by Concours d’Elegance of Texas, presented by Gullo Family Dealerships. Admission: $100 per person/$200 per pair - presale prices. Information: www.Con-
coursofTexas.org. The Houston Classic Auction presented by Worldwide
Auctioneers: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Versailles Ballroom — La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa. 100-plus world-class motorcars will line up to go under the hammer, at Worldwide’s 13th annual The Houston Classic Auction. Sponsored by Worldwide Auctioneers. Admission: catalog ticket: $50, admits two and one sale catalog; spectator ticket: $20 per person, no sale catalog. Information: www. Worldwide-Auctioneers.com.
Cat Spring Community Dance:
4 p.m. to midnight at Cat Spring
Ag. Society Hall, 13035 Hall Road. Polka Dance and Western Swing Dance sponsored by Texas Dance Hall Preservation. Admission: $10. Information: www.texasdancehall.org.
May 3-4
Houston Polish Festival: May 3 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; May 4 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1731 Blalock Road in Houston. Ethnic Festival sponsored by Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. Admission: $5. Information: www.houstonpolish-
festival.org.
May 4 Concours d’Elegance of Texas presented by Gullo Family Deal
erships: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golf Course — La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa in Montgomery. A world-class gathering of selected vintage motorcars in a glorious lakeside setting. Includes car club display area, food and exhibitor booths. Sponsored by Concours d’Elegance of Texas, presented by Gullo Family Dealerships. Admission: $20 per person — presale pricing. Information: www. ConcoursofTexas.org.
St. Francis de Sales Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 8200 Roos Road in Houston. Church bazaar sponsored by St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Information: 713-772-9173.
Mary Queen Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 606 Cedarwood Drive in Friendswood. Annual outdoor festival sponsored by Mary Queen Catholic Community. Individual game and food booths prices. Information: www.maryqueenchurch.org.
May 10 Montgomery County Sugar Plum Spring Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lone Star Convention Center. Craft fair sponsored by Montgomery County Sugar Plum Market. Information: www.playinconroe.com.
May 10-11
Mother’s Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Lake Jackson in parking lot of Brazos Mall at 100 Texas 332 west. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www.happygarrenproductions.com.
May 15-18
Houston Greek Fest: Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Basil the Great, 1100 Eldridge Parkway in Houston. Greek Festival for the entire family sponsored by St. Basil the Great. Admission is free on Thursday and Friday; lunch and thereafter $3 adults. Information: houstongreekfest.com.
May 16-18 Pasadena Strawberry Festival: Friday 3 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight, Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena Fairgrounds. Strawberry Festival sponsored by San Jacinto Day Foundation. Admission: adults $15, children under 5 free, ages 6-11 $5, seniors $5. Information: www.strawberryfest.org or 281991-9500.
May 17
Wharton County Freedom Fest: Noon to 10 p.m. at Monterey Square, 100 S. Fulton St., downtown Wharton. Festival sponsored by Wharton County Freedom Fest. Admission is free. Information: whartontexas.com.
May 17-18
Summerfest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Houston in parking lot of Vintage Park Shopping Center at 110 Vintage Park Blvd. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www.happygarrenproductions.com.
May 24-25
Summer Delights: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Friendswood in parking lot of TCBY Yogurt at 104 S. Friendswood Drive. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Information: www.happygarrenproductions.com.
May 25 St. Joseph Catholic Church Homecoming & Bazaar: Dinner begins at 11 a.m. at 11323 CR 304 in Stoneham. Annual Bazaar sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Church. Admission is free. Information: www.smsj.org.
May 30-31
Funfest: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Carlos Garza Park in Texas City. Festival sponsored by Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce. Barbecue cook-off, arts and crafts, Run by the Bay. Each has entry fees. Information: www. texascitychamber.com.
May 31 Cat Spring AG Society Annual 158th June Fest: Meal at 5 p.m., auction at 6:30 p.m., dance at 8:30 p.m. at 13035 Hall Road in
Cat Spring. Annual fundraiser and community event sponsored by Cat Spring Agricultural Society. No admission charge. Information: www.catspringagsociety.org.
June 7
Barbecue Cook-off: All day in Junction. Information: www.junctiontexas.com.
June 8 St. Helen Catholic Church 48th
Annual Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2209 Old Alvin Road in Pearland. Church bazaar that is a community event for the entire family. Includes barbecue dinner served 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., live and silent auctions, games, activities for children, arts and crafts and more. Sponsored by St. Helen Catholic Church Admission is free. Information: www. sthelenchurch.org or 281-485-2421.
June 14
Czech Kolache Klobase Festival: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Riverside Hall, 14643 Buls Road in East Bernard. Polka dancing, arts/crafts; sausage and barbecue; kolaches; dancers; raffle; kid games. Sponsored by KJT St. Wenceslaus Society No. 40. Admission: $8 per person (covers parking); children 12 and under free. Information: www.kkfest.com or 979-335-7907. Booth information: 979-531-9747 or srdujka@gmail.com.
July 4
Kayak Races and Fireworks: All day in Junction. Celebration and recreation. Information: www. junctiontexas.com. Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade: 10 a.m. between Houston and Austin, off U.S. 290 east in Chappell Hill. Texas parade sponsored by Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce. Information: info@chappelltx.com or 979-339-9910.
July 25-28
Sizzler Disc Golf Tournament: All day in Junction. Recreation sponsored by Disc Golf Association. www.junctiontexas.com.
Aug. 8-9 Hill Country Fair Assoc. Rodeo and Dance: All day in Junction. Entertainment sponsored by Hill Country Fair Association. Information: www. junctiontexas.com.
Aug. 14-16
Junction Boys’ 60th Reunion: All day in Junction. Celebration sponsored by Junction A&M Club. Information: www.junctiontexas.com.
Sept. 20 John Knox Presbyterian 6th Annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar for Charity: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2525 N. Gessner Dr. in Houston. Arts and crafts bazaar sponsored by John Knox Presbyterian Church. Admission is free. Information: www.johnknoxhouston.org/bazaar.html.
October
Celebrations Gift Market: See website for dates to be announced soon. Berry Center — upscale juried gift market. Sponsored by Celebrations. Admission is free. Information: www.CelebrationsGiftMarket.com.
Oct. 3-5
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg: Friday 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at downtown Market Square, 100 W. Main. Cultural event sponsored by Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance. Admission: adults $7; ages 6-12 $1; under 6 free. Two-day passes $12; threeday passes $16. Information: www.oktoberfestinfbg.com.
Oct. 18
Gingerbread Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9600 Scanlan Trace (Club Sienna). Holiday market sponsored by Sienna Plantation. Admission: one nonperishable food item to be donated to the local food pantry. Information: siennanet.com.
Oct. 25 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 22nd Annual Gingerbread Holiday Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road in Houston. Holiday market and craft show sponsored by ladies auxiliary. Information: mon.delgado@sbcglobal.net.
The Woodlands Fall Market and Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands. Fall market and fair sponsored by Christ Church United Methodist. www.cc-um.org.
Oct. 27-28 Kingwood Women’s Club Holiday
Marketplace: Oct. 27 is Preview Party 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway in Humble. Fundraiser for local charities with more than 90 booths of gifts, jewelry, clothing, food, etc. Preview party sponsored by Kingwood Women’s Club. Admission: $25 (in advance only and includes Tuesday shopping), Tuesday shopping only: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Luncheon on Tuesday: $25 includes shopping. Information: www.kingwoodwomensclub.com or 281-540-9346.
Nov. 1
The Wonderland Market: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, corner of Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Blvd. Upscale Festive Gift Market with more than 100 vendors sponsored by Home for the Holidays. Free admission and free parking. Information: www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com.
Nov. 8 St. Ignatius Loyola Women’s Club 20th Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7810 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Holiday bazaar and craft show sponsored by St. Ignatius Loyola Women’s Club. Admission is free. Informa-
tion: holidaybazaar@silcc.org. St. Hyacinth 25th annual craft show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2921 Center St. in Deer Park. Holiday craft show sponsored by Catholic Daughters 2361. Admission is free. Information: 281-479-4065.
Nov. 21-22 Dickens on Cypress Creek Christmas Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center. Holiday market sponsored by Cypress Creek Community Chorale. Admission is free. Information: 281-376-7113.
Nov. 21-23 Home For The Holidays Christ
mas Gift Market: Friday noon to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Katy Merrell Center 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy. Katy’s largest gift market with more than 200 vendors on two levels to shop with for all your Christmas gifts and decorations. Sponsored by Home For The Holidays Gift Market. Admission: $6 with coupons on Facebook and website, www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com.
Nov. 28-30 Moody Gardens Presents Home For The Holidays Gift Market: Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston. Largest shopping event on the island for all your Christmas gifts. Sponsored by Moody Gardens and Home For The Holidays Gift Market. Admission: $6. Information: www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com.