Rural Texas Tourism Center

06/16/2024

It's the 50th Annual Aardvark Rally on June 28-20 at Floresville River Park in Floresville. Gates open at 12pm.
https://gypsy-mc.org/downloads-2/files/2024%20Aardvark%20Flyer.pdf

06/16/2024

Alongside the year-round shopping, dining and lodging fun Round Top and the surrounding areas will be hosting several events this season. From the first-ever Folk Art Festival at The Compound to the music-filled Summer Festival at Festival Hill, we’ve compiled a list of upcoming events spanning the summer season in and around town. There’s plenty to do in the Texas countryside this summer.
https://roundtop.com/culture/the-best-things-to-do-in-round-top-this-summer-art-music-shopping-more/?mc_cid=8ac979e188

06/15/2024

On June 24-26 is Experience San Jacinto Summer Camp at the San Jacinto Battleground in La Porte
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site presents “Experience San Jacinto,” a three-day summer camp program that immerses the participant in the history before the battle, the battle itself, and its aftermath. Registration required
https://thc.texas.gov/events/experience-san-jacinto-summer-camp-june-session?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

06/14/2024

On June 20 is Sam’s Summer STEAM Series: Optical Illusion Toys at the Sam Bell Maxey House in Paris
https://thc.texas.gov/events/sams-summer-steam-series-optical-illusion-toys-morning?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

06/13/2024

Crossroads Motorcycle Rally on June 14-16 in Victoria Texas! Games, auction, music, raffle and vendors!
https://gypsy-mc.org/downloads-2/files/XRoads%2024.jpeg

06/13/2024

Early Japanese immigrants in Texas played a crucial role in establishing the rice industry in the Lone Star State. The incredible yet undertold story of these pioneering Texans is a story of family, community, agriculture, hardship, and resilience.

Don't miss this virtual event with presenter Sidney Lu the associate professor and the Annette and Hugh Gragg Chair of Transnational Asian Studies at Rice University.

https://www.thcfriends.org/event/japanese-texans-pioneers-of-rice-farming/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

06/12/2024

Scale your knowledge of military history at the Museum of Military Models in Clyde, Texas! With more than 600 scale models and artifacts, this one-of-a-kind collection provides an educational glimpse into the machinery that helped shape history.

Tours are available by donation and all proceeds help support veterans across West Texas. Plan your visit today!
https://mommtx.org/virtual-tour

06/11/2024

Join us at the Bastrop Opera House for the hilarious comedy "Moon Over Buffalo," opening on June 14th! Don't miss this side-splitting show filled with mistaken identities, backstage antics, and nonstop fun. Grab your tickets now at BastropOperaHouse.org

06/10/2024

Nestled in East Texas, less than 40 miles from the Louisiana border, you'll find a remnant of Texas' post-Emancipation past, preserved and celebrated every year with a festival dedicated to a humble legume.

Every June, the former freedmen's community of Shankleville hosts the Texas Purple Hull Pea Festival, where attendees can experience live music, historic walking tours, Southern cuisine, and more, all starring the Purple Hull Pea. But this event is not just a celebration of a local crop; it's a testament to the resilience and heritage of a community that has overcome adversity and thrived against all odds.
Saturday, June 22 from 11am - 8pm. Free admission.

https://texastimetravel.com/blog/celebrating-tradition/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

06/09/2024

Barney's in Brady Texas is a hometown favorite that offers traditional breakfast options, healthy and satisfying lunch choices, and hand crafted beverages that will keep you coming back for more!
https://www.barneyscoffeeshop.com/

06/08/2024

Get those tickets soon! Moon Over Buffalo opens June 14th at the Bastrop Opera House. Show information and tickets are available at BastropOperaHouse.org

06/07/2024

90 miles of garage sales down Highway 90 on June 8th

06/07/2024

The concert season at Round Top Festival Hill opens tomorrow!
Concert on June 8 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm at Round Top Festival Hill Concert Hall. Follow the link for more great concert events.
https://www.festivalhill.org/ #/events

06/07/2024

A juried arts and fine crafts market every second Saturday June 8-July 13. You'll find great art of all kinds, live music, complimentary kid's arts and crafts booths, live art demonstrations, and more.
https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/

06/07/2024

Brett Young will headline Baytown’s 4th of July festival on July 4th, and the Bellamy Brothers will take the stage on July 3rd. Don’t miss this complimentary two-day festival including concerts, the best firework show in Texas, a large children’s activity area, great food, and a variety of shopping vendors. Other musical guests will include Niko Moon, Tiera Kennedy, and Kashus Culpepper.
https://www.visitbaytown.com/events

06/06/2024

Step back in time and experience the glamour of the 1940s with our Rosie Posy Makeover event on June 15 in Fredericksburg! Transport yourself to an era of elegance, style, and timeless beauty as you and your loved ones indulge in a day of pampering to achieve a classic Hollywood starlet glow.
https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/event/rosie-posey

06/05/2024

The Lehnis Railroad Museum in Brownwood exhibits railroad history and serves as the local Visitor Center.
https://www.facebook.com/LehnisRailroadMuseum

06/04/2024

Ribbon Cutting at The Douglas Harman Chisholm Trail & Western Memorabilia Museum at 1pm in Cleburne
https://business.cleburnechamber.com/events/details/ribbon-cutting-the-douglas-harman-chisholm-trail-western-memorabilia-museum-37389

06/04/2024

You are cordially invited to I Do, Round Top to celebrate all things tying the knot in the Round Top Area!
Wedding Expo @ Market Hill & Tour of Venuesc(Free to Attend)
11am - 4pm
Happy Hour @ Duoc(No Tickets Required)
4 pm -6pm
Reception/Party in Henkel Square
(TICKETS REQUIRED)
6pm - 10pm

The day will start with driving to all participating wedding venues to see, firsthand, how beautiful a Round Top ceremony can be. You will be able to download a map with all the participating venues listed.
https://www.exploreroundtop.com/idoroundtop/?mc_cid=882755e510

06/03/2024

Moon Over Buffalo opens at the Bastrop Opera House on June 14! It's going to be an amazing roller-coaster ride of a show. Don't miss it!

Ken Ludwig's Moon Over Buffalo opens June 14th at the Bastrop Opera House. Get your tickets while you can!
Tickets: BastropOperaHouse.org

06/03/2024

Saddle up - it’s rodeo time June 13-15. Enjoy watching mutton busting, bullfighting, bull riding, and so much more! Watch in awe as the cowboys and cowgirls showcase the timeless art of horsemanship and the bravery of challenging the untamed power of the West. While you’re in town, experience everything our charming town has to offer, from shopping and dining at mom-and-pop shops to fishing and more!
https://www.browncountyfair.net/ranch-rodeo

06/02/2024

Attention all you Bootleggers, Flappers, Raccoon Coats, Bathtub Gin Bathers, Flagpole Sitters, and Marathon Dancers! Join us as we journey back in time100 years to an era of prosperity, indulgence, and carefree living on the “The Speakeasy Special.” Dress to impress in your preferred 20’s attire! Our adventure begins at the PALESTINE, TX rail depot on June 8, 2024
https://texasstaterailroad.net/speakeasy-special-1/

06/01/2024

Second Saturday Buffalo Bazaar in Giddings!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=758406143120600&set=gm.3032463353551932&idorvanity=718761731588784

05/31/2024

Interested in participating in the golf series? The Ben Hogan Legacy Golf Series is held annually at the PAR Country Club at beautiful Lake Proctor, Texas. Hosted by the Ben Hogan Museum of Dublin, Texas.
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, June 7th, 2024
https://www.benhoganmuseum.org/legacy-golf-series

05/31/2024

It's coming on July 12-14! The annual Campout and Trailride at the Sandhill Ranch in Lincoln Tx. Don't miss the open ranch rodeo on July 13.
https://www.facebook.com/events/309705821940616/?ref=newsfeed

05/30/2024

Join us for a night of wonder and mystery June 7 as we host a Star Gazing event on historic Route 66, right at the ghost township of Jericho. The evening will kick off with an open air market featuring local vendors, delicious food, and live music to set the mood. As the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle above, grab your chairs and a light sweater and get ready for an unforgettable night of star gazing.
https://texastimetravel.com/events/star-gazing-party/

05/30/2024

HWY 82/287 Yard Sale in Nocona on June 7
Over 400 miles of treasures await you along Highway 82 and 287.

https://texastimetravel.com/events/hwy-82-287-yard-sale/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

05/29/2024

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Gatesville Shivaree. The first Shivaree, which took place on the courthouse square, was on Aug. 3, 1974.
https://www.gatesvillemessenger.com/stories/shivaree-turns-50,24782
https://www.facebook.com/GatesvilleShivaree/

05/29/2024

Visit Early, Texas, for unique experiences! Explore the Wild West, feed fruit loops to donkeys, sing and dance in a salon, sip award-winning Texas wines in an old school bus, snap pictures at Instagram-ready photo ops, and shop and dine at mom-and-pop stores and restaurants.
https://earlytx.net/DocumentCenter/View/3041/Visitor-Guide--Visit-Early-Brochure

05/28/2024

Join us May 30-June 1, 2024 for the magic of vibrant, colorful hot air balloons, a carnival, live music, delicious food, dairy activities and more! Moo-La Fest is a salute to our community’s rich dairy heritage and features fun for the whole family at the Stephenville City Park!
https://visitstephenville.com/moo-la-fest/