September Festivals in Texas

Up the Chisholm Trail event & Chuckwagon Cookoff, Georgetown. Photo courtesy Georgetown CVB

It still feels like summer but the state starts its fall festivities this month.

2008 Festival Dates:

• always doublecheck festival dates when planning your trip!

continues through September and to Oct. 12, 2008 88th Annual National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition, Kerrville.
A collection of works from the 2008 National Exhibition showcasing the world's most respected artists. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center will be the only Texas venue to host this exhibit. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. 830.895.2911. www.kacckerrville.com

Sept. 4-7, 2008: National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration & National Championship Chuckwagon Cook-off, Lubbock

Sept. 4-13, 2008: West Texas Fair & Rodeo, Abilene. Along with a rodeo and stock show, this event features a large downtown parade.

Sept. 5-7, 2008: Septemberfest, Midland

Sept. 5-7, 2008: 46th Annual National Championship Powwow, Grand Prairie. Held at Traders Village, this event showcases Native American culture with food, dances, crafts, and more.

Sept. 11-14, 2008: Grapefest, Grapevine

Sept. 11-14, 2008: Hummer/Bird Festival, Rockport

Sept. 12-14, Texas Gatorfest, Anahuac. This family festival includes an alligator roundup, boat tours to alligator habitat, and more.

Sept. 12-20, 2008: Tri-State Fair, Amarillo.

Sept. 13, 2008: Kolache Festival, Caldwell. Celebrate the Czech heritage of Caldwell, the Kolache Capital of Texas, with this annual event.

Sept. 20, 2008: McGregor Founders' Day

Sept. 26-28: 9th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair, Fredericksburg

Sept. 26, 2008: Up the Chisholm Trail Event and Chuckwagon Cook-off, Georgetown

Sept. 26-Oct. 19, 2008: State Fair of Texas, Dallas

Sept. 27-Oct. 4, 2008: Waller County Fair, Hempstead