Fairs/festivals Blog Posts

Britain has an interesting history. From Grendel to One Direction, strange phenomena spring forth from the Isles. There’s a great song by the English band Queen titled “I’m going Slightly Mad.” That somewhat sums up life in Britain. T...

Austin Trail of Lights Will be Lit This Year! For 3 years, Austin Trail of Lights remained dark due to economic reasons.  This year, be amazed by the lights and sets that have been created on the banks of Lady Bird Lake.  Viewing the lights reflect...

Texas Christmas Holiday Celebrations There is much to see and do in Texas during the holiday season. Each year, I try to highlight a new way to enjoy the holidays, with an eye to gas prices and other costs. So, jump in your RV or car and get ready to...

City……………………….. Event ………………………………………Date(s) Historic Gruene Ol Gruene Market Days 18-19 Historic Gruene C...

Views of Luling On the road to Houston, we decided to stop in Luling.  We had been traveling quite a bit (stories and pictures are coming) and thought about resting before heading back to Houston.  We did not like the looks of the RV Park, so we dr...

25th Anniversary Houston Art Car Parade Saturday, May 12, 2012, 1 pm Allen Parkway, Waugh Drive to Bagby Houston, Texas Route map: http://g.co/maps/kmq8y The Art Car Parade is free and you may view the parade from any place on Allen Parkway. You are...

Southeast Texas Mardi Gras Port Arthur, Texas February 16-19, 2010 Southeast Texas is close to Louisiana and we do not stand on ceremony.  So, get ready for Mardi Gras:  music, carnival, food and drink, crafts, beads, masks, face paint and parades...

 250,000 pounds of snow! 4717 Bailey Road Pearland, Texas 10 am-5 pm Family Fun Activities: HEB Plus! Winter Zone Snow Tubing Hill Rides & Inflatables Carnival with Midway Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Toddler Snow Tubing Hill Recycle Snowman Con...

October 21 – October 23, 2011 NASA/Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas Web Site: Ballunar Liftoff Festival Telephone: (281) 488-7676 Night Glow     NO pets, firearms, alcohol, coolers, skates, skateboards, scooters or backpacks. Festival...

DOG-tober Fest October 08, 2011 Fire Museum of Texas 400 Walnut Beaumont, TX 77701 409-838-2202 Beaumont is going to the dogs!  Families and their furry friends will enjoy great food, music and dog contests like “Best Tail Wagging Contest, ...