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Shivaree
Gatesville, Texas
When: early June
Where: Coryell County
Activities Complex in Gatesville.
Known as the Spur Capital of Texas, a drive through
the city of Gatesville is a trip down memory lane. A town where
couples enjoy an old-fashioned date night at the local drive-in
and hunt for that special Shawnee vase or vintage Raggedy Ann doll
at the myriad antiques stores, this central Texas town is also home
each first weekend in June to a free festival that's a nostalgic
nod to the innocent pastimes of yesteryear.
Events: A reality TV-inspired
itinerary gets underway in the afternoon as future Carrie Underwoods
and Taylor Hicks hit some high notes during the Shivaree Idol singing
contest. Festival goers can also cheer on the contestants in both
the adult and 12 and under divisions who chow down on the mystery
meal served during the Shivaree Factor Eating Contest.
Auto enthusiasts can check out the four-wheeled wonders
on display at the car show, wild West fans can watch a true Lone
Star shoot-out, and brave buckaroos can sign up for the bull-riding
contest. Animal lovers can root for their favorite cuddly canine
as dachshunds vie for dominance in the Weenie Dog Race.
Attendees can join in on the time-honored hobby of
pitching horseshoes in the horseshoe contest, or participate in
a domino tournament. Gatesville residents and their guests can guess
where a cow will answer the call of nature during the cow patty
bingo contest or shout "bingo!" while playing the regular
version of the game. Music aficionados can applaud the acoustic
artistry of local musicians at the fiddler's contest, then shuffle
their shoes to the tunes played at the final night contest later
that evening.
For souvenir seekers, booths brimming with arts and
crafts are set up both inside the complex and outside.
Children's activities:
A special area dubbed Kiddie Land will keep young ones entertained,
as will the games at the carnival.
For more information:
• visit www.gatesvilletx.info
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