Ogallala Quilt Festival DIMMITT
April 1–2, 2016
www.ogallalaquilters.org
For nearly three decades now, the Ogallala Quilter’s Society has transformed the tiny town of Dimmitt into a world-class destina- tion for quilters, designers, teachers and students, with all manner of seminars, exhibits, banquets and juried competitions. This year’s featured teacher is Jane Sassaman, author of The Quilted Garden and Patchwork Sassaman Style. Her vibrant, nature-inspired art quilts have been shown in numerous national and international exhibits.
Franklin Mountains
Poppies Fest EL PASO April 2, 2016
visitelpaso.com (915) 755-4332
Celebrate the annual arrival of these vibrant golden flowers at this free com- munity event hosted by the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, Franklin Mountains State Park and the Franklin Mountains Wilderness
Coalition. Bask in the beauty of nature, enjoy wildlife demonstrations and a variety of educational exhibits — and don’t forget your camera.
Historic Schools April
Open Houses FREDERICKSBURG April 2, 2016
historicschools.org (830) 997-5116
Enjoy the spring wildflower scenery while touring six one-room schoolhouses that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Docents and former stu- dents will be available to
68 AUTHENTIC TEXAS
The largest arts festival in Texas returns to the heart of downtown Fort Worth for its 31st year, spanning more than 27 blocks and show- casing 215 hand-selected juried artists. All manner of mediums are represented, including ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, digital, fiber, leather, painting, sculpture, glass, metalwork, photography and wood.
share stories of early school days and answer ques- tions. Schools included are Cherry Mountain, Cherry Spring, Crabapple, Pecan Creek, Wrede and Junction Historic School. Stop by the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center at 302 E. Austin to pick up a driving map.
Buccaneer Days CORPUS CHRISTI
April 14–17 and April 21–May 1, 2016
bucdays.com (361) 882-3242
Corpus Christi’s longest- running pirate festival has been held on the city’s beautiful bayfront since 1938, featuring carnivals, tailgate parties, petting zoos, amusement park rides and its largest event, an illumi- nated night parade. Rodeo days feature bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and more. Grab a drink and a corn dog and listen to tunes performed by over 25 bands on the Buc Stage.
Also billed as Fort Worth’s largest free music fest, Main Street will feature 120 per- formances from local and national musicians, perfor- mance artists, dancers and street performers. Beer and wine tastings, gourmet food, family-friendly arts-and-crafts activities and more com- plete the scene.
thousands of Americana and roots music fans out to beautiful Driftwood at the height of bluebonnet season. Camp out for the full experi- ence — get your feet wet at Onion Creek, catch up with friends and bring your own instruments for impromptu fireside jam sessions. Some of this year’s perform-
Fiesta San Antonio SAN ANTONIO
April 14–24, 2016
fiesta-sa.org (210) 227-5191
Fiesta started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle
Buccaneer Days, Corpus Christi
Old Settler’s Music
Festival DRIFTWOOD April 14–17, 2016
oldsettlersmusicfest.org
Since its inception in 1987, this music festival has developed into a nationally recognized event that brings
Main Street Fort Worth
Arts Festival FORT WORTH April 14–17, 2016
mainstreetartsfest.org (817) 336-2787
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
ers include Dawes, Del McCoury Band, the Wood Brothers, Bob Schneider, Sarah Jarosz, Hayes Carll, Shinyribs, the Jayhawks, David Ramirez, Deer Tick, the Band of Heathens, Carolyn Wonderland and more.
of San Jacinto and celebrate the diverse heritage of the city of San Antonio. In the years since, it’s evolved into one of the largest festivals in the United States, with nearly 3.5 million attendees. There are hundreds of events to choose from — dances, parades, pageants, carnivals, oyster bakes, chili cook-offs,
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