JUNE

  June 5-6 - Yoakum
81st ANNUAL TOM-TOM FESTIVAL... Celebrating with a downtown parade, polka in the park, BBQ cook-off, arts/crafts, CPRA rodeo, country & western evening dance, Miss Yoakum pageant, games, tomato-growers salsa contest, biergarten, and carnival.  (361) 293-2309.

June 5-6 - Texas City
FUNFEST... There’s fun for everyone in Texas City! Enjoy musical entertainment, arts & crafts, antique & classic car cruise, amusements, Star Search, barbeque cook-off, “Run By the Bay” 5K & 10K, sports activities & children’s events. Nessler Park. Free admission. (409) 935-1408. www.texascitychamber.com.

June 6 - Houston
20th ACCORDION KINGS & QUEENS FESTIVAL... Tejano and zydeco squeeze-box greats perform in a special concert by Sunny Sauceda, Santiago Jimenez Jr. and Cedryl and the Zydeco Trendsetters during the Texas Folklife Fest at Hermann Park’s Miller Outdoor Theatre. (281) 373-3386. www.milleroutdoortheater.com  or www.texasfolklife.org.

June 12-13 - Seadrift
SHRIMPFEST... Arts/crafts/food booths, carnival, shrimp-eating contest, karaoke contest, washer & horseshoe tournaments, poker run, Ms. Bay Rat contest, and two fun-filled days on San Antonio Bay. Bands at dances: (Sat night) The Jockers Wild Band and (Fri night) Los IV Del Barrio. All information & vendors: (361) 785-2251, ext #21. www.seadriftchamber.com.

June 13 - East Bernard
KOLACHE-KLOBASE FESTIVAL... Come to Riverside Hall for polka dancing, arts & crafts, sausage & barbecue chicken, kiddie games, dancers, raffle & cakewalk. (979) 335-4827 or (979) 335-7907.

June 28 - Sealy
23rd ANNUAL SUMMER POLKA FESTIVAL... This summer classic is great for the whole family. Enjoy German polka dancing & music with bands Red Ravens and the Lazy Farmers Polka Band. And don’t forget the great food! For info, call (979) 885-6786, or visit www.SealyCVB.org.

JULY

July 4 - Rosenberg
FAMILY FOURTH CELEBRATION... Patriotism abounds at Seabourne Creek Park for Independence Day! Concert by Radio Disney, food vendors, carnival, Kid-Zone, and spectacular fireworks display. 7pm. (832) 595-3520. www.VisitRosenberg.com. www.RosenbergEvents.com.

July 4-5 - Rockport
ROCKPORT ART FESTIVAL... The 40th annual Rockport juried art show features food, live music, kids’ tent, and original artworks by over 120 artists and master craftsmen. A fundraiser for the Rockport Art Association. For information,  www.rockportartcenter.com  or call (361) 729-5519.

July 9-12 - Port Aransas
74th ANNUAL DEEP SEA ROUNDUP ... “The Oldest Fishing Tournament on the Texas Coast.” A weekend of family fun includes piggy perch, bay, offshore and fly fishing divisions, dinners, and music. (800) 45-COAST or www.portaransas.org.

July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21 - Rosenberg - HOT SUMMER CONCERTS 2009... Friday night concerts from country to serious blues! 7pm at Rosenberg’s Third Street Park in the Historic Downtown District. For additional details:  (832) 595-3520.  www.RosenbergEvents.com  or www.VisitRosenberg.com. 

July 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug 7- San Antonio
16th ANNUAL BALCONES HEIGHTS JAZZ FESTIVAL... This free events kicks off July 10 at 7pm and continues each Fri-day evening. Headliners include Slim Man, Steve Oliver, Carl Ferris, Tom Braxton, Brian Simpson, Joseph Vincelli.  Food & Beverages available. Amphitheater at Crossroads mall, 1-10 & Loop 410.  Free Admission. Visit www.reachfortheheights.org  or call  (210) 732-0055.

July 10-12 - Sealy
SEALYBRATION... Family activities, kid’s games and water fun, arts/crafts booths, street dance, sanctioned BBQ cook-off, fish fry, baseball/softball tournament, live auctions, and main stage entertainment. For information, call (877) 558-7245. Visit www.SealyCVB.org  or www.SealyEvents.com.

July 23-25 - Clute
THE GREAT TEXAS MOSQUITO FESTIVAL... The annual festival is a fun-filled, 3-day event for the entire family. It includes a variety of contests for all ages, arts/crafts & food booths, carnival and musical headliner entertainment. Clute Municipal Park. (800) 371-83921. In its 29th year! www.mosquitofestival.com.

SEPTEMBER

September 4-7 - Alvin
ALL-AMERICAN FESTIVAL... Friday, Sept 4 - Carnival. Saturday - Purple Monkey Fun Run, Route 6 Rendezvous Car & Bike Show, Depot Days, Carnival continues, Antique Tractor Show, and All American Cook-off. Sunday - Bark in the Park fun for your pet, Party on the Pavement, cook-off continues. Monday - Splashmania. www.alvintexas.org.

September 26 - Lakehills
29th ANNUAL MEDINA LAKE CAJUN FESTIVAL... “Home of the Great Gumbo Cook-off.”  Saturday, 11:30am to 10pm. Four Louisiana Cajun bands, authentic Cajun foods, arts & crafts, games and more. Lakehills Civic Center in Bandera County, 25 miles from San Antonio. www.cajunfestival-medinalake.com.  (830) 751-3130.

OCTOBER

October 31 & November 1 - Houston
WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIRSHOW ... The 25th Annual Airshow featured acts include: U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Korea-Vietnam Demo, Tora!Tora!Tora!, WWII Airpower Demo, Heritage flights, fighter/helicopter demos, displays of bombers, fighters, cargo, helicopters, warbirds & more! Legends & Heroes autograph tent and Kids Zone. Produced by CAF. Held at Ellington Airport. (713) 266-4492. www.wingsoverhouston.com  v