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Lee County Fair and Rodeo
Giddings, Texas
When: mid-May
Where: Fireman's
Park in Giddings, Texas.
For old-fashioned family fun, take a drive
to the south central Texas town of Giddings, where each third weekend
in May residents of the Wendish/German community greet visitors
to their fair with a warm "Willkommen!"
Events: Tip
your ten-gallon hat to the brave contestants who enter the arena
and participate in a roundup of rodeo activities, then tap into
your own inner Urban Cowboy with a ride on the mechanical bull.
Sports fans will also like cheering on their favorite team during
a softball tournament.
Epicurean enthusiasts can watch the drama unfold
as chefs fire up their grills in the Charcoal Challenge Barbecue
Cook-off, while the State of Texas Noodle Cook-off adds an ingredient
of excitement to the fair. After viewing the preparations for Lone
Star spirits in the Homemade Wine-Making Competition, grab a cold
one at the fairground's Bier Garten.
No fair would be complete without live music,
and all weekend long attendees can tap their toes to country tunes
performed by a variety of regional acts, then cast their vote for
the next big thing in Lee County's Lone Star version of "American
Idol."
Vintage vehicle buffs will be revved up to
see the four-wheeled wonders on display at the classic car show,
while those looking for a less testosterone-driven treat can admire
the artistry on hand at the quilt show demonstration. Finally, end
your stay by browsing among the arts and crafts booths. Children's
Activities: Texas tots will enjoy making a new furry friend at the
petting zoo, watching floats and bands go by during the parade,
and riding the brightly-painted horses on an antique carousel left
by a traveling carnival over one hundred years ago, while pre-teens
and adolescents will gravitate to the carnival thrill rides, adrenaline
jam interactive video games, the extreme power jump and the "Hippo"--
a slide featuring a three-story descent.
For more information:
• visit www.giddings.net
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