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| Upcoming Events for 2008**Note: Dates subject to change; call Visitors Center for more events and information. FebruaryFebruary 2 – Huntsville State Park This is an annual run held at the Huntsville State Park. For registration information contact the website at: www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyRaccoon.html MarchMarch 2 Activities are held at the Sam Houston Museum and Oakwood Cemetery. AprilMarch 29-April 6 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 March 31 – Huntsville State Park A run through the trails of the state park. For more information visit the website at www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com April 12 - City Hall Grounds Phone: (936) 436-1017 Garden Club will sell homemade breads, herbs, plants and garden related items also for sale. Held on the City Hall grounds. MayMay 2-4 Phone: (936) 294-1832 Celebration of life and times of General Sam Houston. Life-skill demonstrations, authentic 19th century dress, continuous entertainment, hands-on children's activities. www.SamHouston.Memorial.Museum May 3 - Downtown Huntsville Phone (936) 577-4818 More than 300 quilts for display and sale draped throughout downtown. Food, games, music and vendors. www.tallpinesquiltguild.com JuneClosest Saturday before the 19th of June June 14 Phone: (936) 291-1626 A celebration of emancipation. Activities planned at the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Center. JulyJuly 4- Downtown Square Phone: 936-295-8113 Activities, contests, and fireworks at Kate Barr Ross Park. AugustAugust – SHSU Don Sanders Baseball Stadium Phone: (936) 295-8113 American Amatuer Baseball Association brings this tournament to Huntsville. Teams from all over the US, Canada and Puerto rico compete for the series title. www.smws.us SeptemberLabor Day Sunday September 2 – 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 September - Huntsville State Park Phone: (281) 295-5644 Cross country mountain bike race, features Kid’s Kup and Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall cup races. www.TMBRA.org OctoberFirst Saturday in October October 4 - Downtown Square Phone: (936) 295-8113 or (800) 289-0389 Arts & crafts show on the restored historic downtown square with entertainment throughout the day. Take a stroll around the square and discover what 300+ vendors have to offer. http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us October – SHSU Kinesiology Center Phone: (936) 295-4291 Event that benefits local charities and sponsored by the Seven Hills Running Club. Over 500 participants from Southeast Texas attend this event. For more information visit the Seven Hills Running Club web site at: http://www.7hills.us. October 27 – Huntsville State Park Phone: (903) 894-3788 Second largest trail running event in Texas held at Huntsville State Park. For more information visit the website www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com. October 31 - Downtown Huntsville Phone: (936) 295-2150 Trick or treating around the Square, games, food and drink. www.huntsvillemainstreet.com NovemberNovember - Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 436-9151 Dance on Friday night, bazaar includes food, games, auction, bingo, arts and crafts vendors. DecemberDecember TBA - Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 295-7459 The fairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born. Throughout the month of December December - TBA Phone: (936) 291-5920 The annual Christmas parade with Santa followed by the lighting of the courthouse Christmas Tree December - Huntsville State Park Second Saturday in December 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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