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August Festivals in Texas
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| Austin celebrates its bat residents with an annual festival along Lady Bird Lake. |
August means summer--and summer heat--are in full
swing so it's not surprising one of the top festivals is the Hotter
'n Hell Bicycle Race!
2008 Festival Dates:
• always doublecheck festival dates when planning your trip!
Aug. 1-2, 2008: Schulenburg
Festival
Aug. 5-8, 2008: De
Leon Peach & Melon Festival, De Leon
Aug. 7-9, 2008: XIT Rodeo & Reunion, Dalhart.
Aug. 15-23, 2008: North
Texas State Fair and Rodeo, Denton
Aug. 21-24, 2008: Gillespie County Fair, Fredericksburg. Held at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds, this annual event features the largest parade in the region as well as horse racing, livestock shows, crafts, and more.
Aug. 23, 2008: Hotter 'n Hell Hundred, Wichita Falls. This bike race is one of the largest in the country.
Aug. 25, 2008: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival , Austin
Aug. 28-31, 2008: Central Texas State Fair, Belton
Aug. 29-31, 2008: Kerrville Wine and Music Festival
Aug. 30, 2008: World Championship Barbecue Goat Cook-Off, Brady. Now in its 35th year, this popular cookoff features cabrito.
Aug. 30-31, 2008: Batfest, Austin
Awaiting 2008 Dates:
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