There’s always something going on, somewhere, something good…
TEXAS LIFE
ONE EVENT AT A TIME
As much as we’d like to, we can’t travel all the time. These are just a few of the things that have caught our interest and have us itching to get to. But, if not, why can’t we share and hopefully some of you can. Maybe even send us a note, some pics and let us know how it was. Enjoy!
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM, every day through Sep 02, 2024
Trubadour Festival 2024
We call Troubadour Festival a Texas BBQ & Music Experience for good reason: Troubadour Festival is the largest barbecue and country music festival in Texas. Between its two locations in Celina and Texas A&M University, Troubadour Festival brings in more than 75 combined barbecue joints from across the Lone Star State as well as premier names in Texas Country, Red Dirt, and Southern Rock music.
Each festival location is unique in its own right: Celina boasts a wide-open space at Old Celina Park where we bring in more than 40 restaurants and an impressive stage setup. At Texas A&M, we feature 35 of the state’s best joints at the beautiful Aggie Park with lots of trees, the impressive Wood Stage, all in the hallowed shadows of Kyle Field.
Barbecue sampling lasts for four hours with live country music happening on two stages for nearly 12 hours, making for a true Texas BBQ & Music Experience all in one day. We hope to see you at a show soon!
Top Pick
Celina, Texas
Old Celina Park
Tri State Fair & Rodeo
Amarillo, Texas
Saturday, September 13th thru Saturday, 21st, 2024
Amarillo, Texas
Fair Hours
Opening Day – Friday, Sept. 13, 11 AM-Midnight
Saturdays & Sunday – 10 AM-Midnight
Monday (9/16) – Friday (9/20) – 11 AM-Midnight (FREE UNTIL 3PM)
Carnival Hours
Opening Day – Friday, Sept. 13, 4 PM-Midnight
Saturdays & Sunday – 12 PM-Midnight
Monday (9/16) – Friday (9/20) – 4 PM-Midnight
Children must be 36″ tall to ride the rides.
Cornudas Chili Cook-Off Festival
Cornudas, Texas
September 27th – 29th, 2024
Cornudas, Texas
The Chili Cook-Off is back at Cornudas, Texas!! Think you have the best chili, or simply just want to sample all the different flavors? We are having a 3 day event on September 27th, 28th, and 29th featuring a Chili Cook-Off, live music, prizes, and more!
Everyone is invited and we would love for you to come show off your chili cooking skills. The festival will start on Friday September 27th with camping and events under the stars. Saturday, we will have a contest for the best chili in West Texas 
The winner is going to win a 10 acre piece of desert land worth about $3,000. Rules and regulations to be announced in the coming days. There will also be live music and other prizes. Sunday will feature a special brunch at the Cornudas Cafe. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Fiesta de la Paloma
Coleman, Texas
October 5, 2024
Coleman, Texas
50TH ANNIVERSARY!!
Street Dance / Live Music/ Food Trucks / Grandparents Brag Show / Car Show/ Miss Coleman Scholarship Pageant/ Quilt Show, Food, Craft Vendors / Games
Dove, Margarita – $100 Entry
Teen Steak Cook-Off – $50 Entry
Childrens Hamburger , Drink – $25
Troubadour Festival
Celina, Texas
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Celina, Texas
We call Troubadour Festival a Texas BBQ & Music Experience for good reason: Troubadour Festival is the largest barbecue and country music festival in Texas. Between its two locations in Celina and Texas A&M University, Troubadour Festival brings in more than 75 combined barbecue joints from across the Lone Star State as well as premier names in Texas Country, Red Dirt, and Southern Rock music.
Each festival location is unique in its own right: Celina boasts a wide-open space at Old Celina Park where we bring in more than 40 restaurants and an impressive stage setup. At Texas A&M, we feature 35 of the state’s best joints at the beautiful Aggie Park with lots of trees, the impressive Wood Stage, all in the hallowed shadows of Kyle Field.
Barbecue sampling lasts for four hours with live country music happening on two stages for nearly 12 hours, making for a true Texas BBQ & Music Experience all in one day. We hope to see you at a show soon!
Hogeye Festival
Elgin, Texas
October 24th – 26th, 2024
Elgin, Texas
Thank you for joining us in celebrating the 37th Annual Hogeye Festival
Brought to you by the City of Elgin Main Street Program, the annual Hogeye Festival is a downtown street festival held on the 4th Saturday of October. Hogeye celebrates community, family, famous Elgin Sausage, and all things swine!
Play Cow Patty Bingo and win fabulous prizes based on where a cow does her or his business (splatter matters in this game). Sample the winners at the BBQ Pork Cook Off, dance all day to live music.
Enjoy handmade arts and crafts, the Pearls Before Swine Art Show, and kid’s activities. Stroll through the Road Hog Car Show. Test your aim at the ACME Brick throwing contest before you take a rest on a hay bale. Join us as we sing along to “P-O-R-K in the USA” and “Hoofloose” while the Harleys roll in with The Elgin Sowpremes. This is a free festival that is produced by the Elgin Main Street Board, organized by local hogunteers (volunteers), and underwritten by generous business sponsors.
Join us for “The Best Little Pig Gig In Texas” in Downtown Elgin!
Texas Dance Halls
Here’s a short list for some of Texas’ famous dance halls spread about. We encourage visiting these places as they are all a diamond in the rough and some unfortunatley won’t last forever. The stories behind a few are inecredible and worth the listen.
Albert Dance Hall – Albert, Texas
Luckenbach Dance Hall – Luckenbach, Texas
London Dance Hall – London, Texas
Gruene Hall – Gruene, Texas
Bankersmith – Bankersmith, Texas