These are just a few of the many events and festivals you may find in Texas this month, or any month! Locate many more events at the official Texas Tourism website, TravelTex.com.

Wimberley, Texas
July 31-August 12, 2006
Shakespeare Under the Stars 2006!
Taming of the Shrew or Midsummer Nights Dream

Schulenburg, Texas
August 4-6, 2006
The Festival
Rodeo, Chili Cook off, golf tournament, homecoming carnival, lots of activities for children, food and beverages.

Kemah, Texas
August 6, 2006
Blessing of the Fleet
Decorated shrimp boats and pleasure craft motor past the Cadillac Authentic Mexican Restaurant where the officiating priest and minister bless each of the boats. Admission to the event is free.

DeLeon, Texas
August 8-12, 2006
Peach and Melon Festival
Four evenings of entertainers, unique family events, street parade, old-fashioned carnival, good-tasting watermelon, arts and crafts, tractor pull, bike rides, 42 tournament (dominoes) and downtown celebration.

The Woodlands, Texas
August 12, 2006
Midnight Bike Cruise
Pre-ride events start at 10 PM. Bike Rodeo, live music, face painting, moonwalk, clown, child rescue registration and post-ride refreshments included. Fun-filled family night benefiting the local food bank.

Waco, Texas
August 26
Margarita and Salsa Festival
The Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex is the place for the hottest, coolest, biggest party of the summer! This year our event features artists Cross Canadian Ragweed, Pat Green, and Kevin Fowler. Benefits the Arthritis Foundation.

Fredericksburg, Texas
August 24-27, 2006
Gillespie County Fair
The fair is complete with pari-mutuel/simulcast horse racing, carnival midway, livestock and agricultural exhibits, antique tractors and machinery, arts and crafts, and dancing under the hill country sky.

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