A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter
the course of history. ~ Mohandas Gandhi ~

Big Bend Open Road Race (BBORR)

April 22-25
US Highway 285
Fort Stockton to Sanderson, Texas and back
59 miles each way/118 round trip

Have you ever wondered how fast your car will go with the throttle wide open?  Bring your vehicle to one of the most exciting open road races in the world–the Big Bend Open Road Race from Fort Stockton to Sanderson, in the Big Bend area of Texas.

From the course notes:

In the last 50 miles leading to Sanderson there are 59 turns, some blind, a great many elevation changes, and two lanes that turn into four lanes that turn back into two lanes. These are Texas roads – wide and smooth with wide shoulders.

Divisions | Classes

Street Rod (SR) | 85, 90 or 95 mph
Touring (T) | 100, 105 or 110 mph
Grand Touring (GT) | 115, 120 or 125 mph
Grand Sport (GS) | 130, 135, 140, 145 or 150 mph
Super Sport (SS) | 155 or 160 mph
Unlimited (UL) |Last record set was in 2007: 172+ mpg each way

Check the BBORR site for dining, motels and RV parks in Fort Stockton and information on Sanderson.

This is faith:a renouncing of everything we are apt to call our own and relying wholly upon the blood, righteousness and intercession of Jesus ~John Newton~

Many people in the US do not know that Texas is a great state for growing grapes for wine. Texas grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Merlot. Texas wineries are also doing great work with grapes such as Sangiovese, Syrah, Riesling, Blanc du Bois and Viognier.

Wine is big business in Texas. According to a 2007 study by MKF in conjunction with the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association and Texas Tech University

• Texas is America’s No. 5 grape and wine producer
• Texas has more than 220 family-owned vineyards covering 3,100 acres
• The Texas wine industry contributes more than $1.35 billion a year to the state’s economy and supports about 8,000 jobs for Texans

For complete information about Texas wines and wineries, please read this post: Texas Premiere Wine Destination.

Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival

April 16-19

Different Locations Austin and the Texas Hill Country.

The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival brings masters of the culinary arts and wine producers together.  Venues include several in Austin, as well as Dripping Springs, Stonewall and Tow, Texas.

Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit

April 17-19

Perini Ranch, Buffalo Gap, Texas

The Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit, Inc. is a Texas non-profit organization founded by Tom Perini of Perini Ranch Steakhouse, Fess Parker of Fess Parker Winery & Vineyards, and Dr. Richard Becker of Becker Vineyards. Taste gourmet dishes, sample award-winning wines and dance under the stars.

Accommodations available at the Perini Ranch.

RV camping at Abilene State Park and Lake Colorado City State Park

The Grand Wine & Food Affair

April 22-26

Sugarland, Texas

Five days, 100 world-class wineries and chefs showcase their talents at winemaker lunches, vintner dinners, wine seminars.

Accommodations available at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.

The Houston Art Car Parade

Saturday, May 9 at 1 PM

Both sides of Allen Parkway

Between Taft and Downtown

for information, please see the website of

Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

Houston, Texas, the Art Car Capital of the World, is scene of the 22nd Annual Houston Art Car Parade.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people witness and participate in a rolling display of art on wheels. The Parade has become a nationwide phenomenon and continues to bring out the artist in everyone.

In 2008, more than 250,000 people joined the party and watched as a 30 foot tall dragon, a mobile disco, a giant opera-singing Viking woman, as well as almost 250 other Art Cars motored along Allen Parkway in downtown Houston.

Area RV Campgrounds

Almost Heaven RV Resort is located south of Houston in a rural setting, with convenient access to the Houston Medical Center, as well as all the Sporting and Convention facilities. The resort has a fishing lake, shady spots and all amenities.
4202 Del Bello Road
Houston, TX 77578
(281) 489-8561

Lake View RV Resort has a fishing lake, cabins and park models, swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness and recreation rooms, all concrete pads with full hookups: 15-50 AMP/water/phone, propane, BBQ and picnic areas, free DSL.
11991 South Main Street
Houston, TX 77035
(800) 385-9122 / 713-723-0973

South Main RV Park has large shaded lots, concrete patios, full hookups, laundry, 20/30/50 amps, paved streets, free wireless Internet, free cable TV, computer room, access control gates, on-site management, clean laundry facilities, free local calls and transportation to Medical Center and shopping.
10100 South Main
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 667-0120

Rivers Inn RV Park is situated on 16 acres and has fish ponds and horseback riding. Golf and activities are closeby.
3602 Rivers Rd. CR 905
Pearland/Manvel, TX 77578
(866) 989-2600 / (281) 489-2600