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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!
October 19, 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
Feels Like Home Festival
Brownwood, Texas
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Brownwood, Texas
Welcome to the Feels Like Home Festival, a celebration of community, music, and delicious barbecue in the heart of Brownwood, Texas. Join us on October 19 at the brand new Event Center and Reunion Lawn in downtown Brownwood for an unforgettable day filled with live performances, entertainment, and mouth-watering barbecue!
Our event showcases the best of local and national talent, ensuring that every moment is packed with excitement and joy. Whether you’re dancing to your favorite country tunes, savoring the flavors of authentic Texas barbecue, or simply soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Featuring performances by Midland, Casey Donahew, Micky and The Motorcars, Tyler Halverson, and Hudson Westbrook!
Parking opens at noon. Main gates open at 2pm. This is an all-ages event.
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!
Goldthwaite Music Festival
Goldthwaite, Texas
Pat Green
Friday Night!
October 24th – 26th, 2024
Goldthwaite, Texas
The Goldthwaite Music Festival (the GMF) is a two day Texas Music Festival where you will enjoy listening to live bands play great music. Enjoy the sounds of top artists at the Southside Tavern in Goldthwaite, Texas.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Goldthwaite Music Festival! It’s been fifteen years of incredible music, unforgettable memories, and a celebration of community—bringing you performances beyond your wildest dreams, and we’re just getting started!
Friday, October 25th:
* Pat Green * Matthew Logan Vasquez * Sour Bridges * Dawn & Hawkes
Saturday, October 26th:
* Vandoliers * Good Looks * Mitchell Ferguson * Harvest Thieves
* Corina Grove * Taylor Hunnicutt * Back Forty Band * DJ Mo’Hair
From country and rock to soulful southern music, GMF 2024 has it all covered. Join us at Southside Tavern in Goldthwaite for a weekend filled with incredible music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories!
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