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| Upcoming Events for 2008**Note: Dates subject to change; call Visitors Center for more events and information. DecemberDecember 5 & 6 - Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 295-7459 Thefairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem where you can enjoy thesights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born. December 6 Phone: (936) 291-5920 The annual Christmas parade with Santa followed by the lighting of the courthouse Christmas Tree December 6 - Huntsville State Park Phone: (936) 295-5644 50 Mile and 50 K Endurance Run at the Huntsville State Park. Largest in the U.S. over a marathon in distance. www.rogersoler.com Upcoming Events for 2009**Note: Dates subject to change; call Visitors Center for more events and information. FebruaryFebruary 7 - Huntsville State Park This is an annual run held at the Huntsville State Park. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyRaccoon.html MarchMarch 2 Activities are held at the Sam Houston Museum and Oakwood Cemetery. March 27-April 4 Last Weekend in March-First Weekend in April Phone: (936) 291-8763 Activities are planned for the whole week: Barbeque cookoff, Pro Rodeo events,livestock exhibits, carnival, contests dances. http//www.walkercountyfair.com AprilApril TBA Huntsville State Park A run through the trails of the state park. For more information visit the website at www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com April 18 Phone: (936) 295-1450 Garden Club will sell homemade breads, herbs, plants and garden related items also for sale. Held on the City Hall grounds. MayMay 1-3 Phone: (936) 294-1832 Celebrationof life and times of General Sam Houston. Life-skilldemonstrations,authentic 19th century dress, continuousentertainment,hands-on children's activities. www.samhoustonfolkfestival.org May 2 - Downtown Huntsville Phone (936) 295-8322 More than 300+ quilts for display & sale draped throughout downtown. Food, games, music and vendors. www.tallpinesquiltguild.com JuneClosest Saturday before the 19th of June June 13 Phone: (936) 291-1626 A celebration of emancipation. Activities planned at the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Center. JulyKate Barr Ross Park Phone: 936-295-8113 Activities, contests, and fireworks at Kate Barr Ross Park. www.huntsvilletx.gov AugustAugust TBA SHSU Don Sanders Baseball Stadium Phone: (936) 295-8113 AmericanAmateur Baseball Association brings this tournament to Huntsville.Teamsfrom all over the US, Canada and Puerto Rico compete for the seriestitle. www.smws.us SeptemberLabor Day Sunday September 6 New Waverly Phone: (936) 344-6104 This all day event includes a bazaar, dinner and dance. September 20-21 - Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 436-0265 This event draws 100 plus vendors from the surrounding areas emphasizing antiques and collectibles. www.anitschintime.com Fall Date TBA Huntsville State Park Phone: (281) 295-5644 Cross country mountain bike race, features Kids Kup and Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall cup races. www.TMBRA.org OctoberFirst Saturday in October October 3 - Downtown Square Phone: (936) 295-8113 or (800) 289-0389 Arts& crafts show on the restored historic downtown square withentertainment throughout the day. Take a stroll around the square anddiscover what 300+ vendors have to offer. http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us Fall Date TBA Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 295-8159 October TBA SHSU Kinesiology Center Phone: (936) 295-4291 Eventthat benefits local charities and sponsored by the Seven Hills RunningClub.Over 500 participants from Southeast Texas attend this event. Formore information visit the Seven Hills Running Club web site at: http://www.7hills.us. October 31 - Downtown Huntsville Phone: (936) 295-2150 Trick or treating around the Square, games, food and drink. www.huntsvillemainstreet.com October 31 - 5 to 10pm Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 291-8763 Fall is in the air! Arts and crafts, games, food and drink. http//www.walkercountyfair.com NovemberNovember - Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 436-9151 Dance on Friday night, bazaar includes food, games, auction, bingo, arts and crafts vendors. Second largest trail running event in Texas. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyRaccoon.html DecemberDecember 4-5 Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 295-7459 Thefairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem where you can enjoy thesights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born.www.journeythroughbethlehem.org Throughout the month of December December 5 Phone: (936) 291-5920 The annual Christmas parade with Santa followed by the lighting of the courthouse Christmas Tree TBD - Huntsville State Park Phone: (936) 295-5644 50 Mile and 50 K Endurance Run at the Huntsville State Park. Largest in the U.S. over a marathon in distance. www.rogersoler.com |
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