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

Texas Windfest

April 16-19

Portland Community Center, 2000  Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas

Saturday morning the annual Windfest Parade will wind through the heart of Portland with jugglers, floats, marching bands and, dancers. Live music fills the air from the entertainment pavilion. Clown shows, Wild West shoot outs and magic shows will entertain you.. Follow your nose to the annual Windfest cook-off to taste chili, ribs and beans. Sunday at noon registration for the annual Windfest Dachshund Dash costume and race contest opens.

Texas Sandfest

April 17-19

Port Aransas, Texas

Sandfest is the largest Master Sand Sculpting Competition in the US! This year, 28 Master Sculptors and 200 amateur sculptors will compete in five different competitions, spanning three days.  Over 100K attended last year.

International Boat Show

April 23-26

Corpus Christi Marina, Shoreline Blvd.,Corpus Christi, Texas

People’s Street T-Head is host to a large boat show and wakeboard and wakeskate event.

71st Annual Buc Days Festival

April 23-May 3

Corpus Christi Bayfront, Corpus Christi

Buc Days begins when the Pirate Queens sail into the Yacht Basin and kidnap the mayor. The mayor surrenders the city and the pirates raise their flag. Buc Days includes illuminated night parade, PRCA Pro rodeo, BBQ challenge, Folklorico competition, carnival, Music and Fire on the Bay, 5k Run, live music.