from more than 150 visual artists around the nation — original paintings, drawings, pottery, sculpture and works in fiber, leather, jewelry, glass and wood. This year’s featured artist is Texas Tech ceramicist Von Venhuizen. There are also plenty of kid- friendly activities, like a sto- rytelling event with beloved Hank the Cowdog author John Erickson.
Red Poppy Festival GEORGETOWN
April 22–24, 2015
poppy.georgetown.org (800) 436-8696
A Georgetown and central Texas tradition, this vibrant festival features over 120 artisans from across the nation to pay tribute to the so-called Red Poppy Capital of Texas. (Georgetown is one of the few locations in the U.S. where red poppies reseed themselves year after year.) Fest attendees also won’t want to miss parades, car shows, poster
contests, sports events and more.
Bob Wills Day TURKEY
April 30, 2016
bobwillsday.com (806) 423-1033
Bring your camper or reserve a room at the newly remod- eled Hotel Turkey, and pre- pare to dance the night away to world-class fiddlin’ at the Church of Western Swing. The day isn’t just about live music, though — attendees are also guaranteed to get their fill of catfish and bar- beque.
May
West Texas Heritage Days FORT McKAVETT
May 6–7, 2016
visitfortmckavett.com (325) 396-2358
Fort McKavett State Historic Site’s annual living history
nightly main stage concerts featuring nationally recog- nized performers.
I’ve Got the World on a
String MIDLAND May 6–8, 2016
acmidland.org/
celebration-of-the-arts (432) 687-1149
West Texas Heritage Days, Fort McKavett
event features over 150 re- enactors representing life on the Texas frontier in the 19th century. Join volunteers and staff as they share the real stories of infantrymen, Buffalo Soldiers, Native Americans, women and children amid spectacular hill country vistas at one of the best-preserved examples of a Texas Indian Wars military post. Restored structures include officers’ quarters, barracks, a hospital, a school- house and more.
Fiesta West Texas ODESSA
May 5–8, 2016
myfiestawesttexas.com (432) 288-5321
Since 1996, the Fiesta West Texas Cinco de Mayo event has grown to become the Permian Basin’s largest and longest running Hispanic cul- tural celebration. The three- day event includes multiple live entertainment stages, a full carnival, team roping and
This weekend tribute to the visual and performing arts features more than 65 art- ists and offers a wide variety of hands-on art activities, take-away projects, demon- strations and live music per- formances for children and adults alike. Sunday includes a Mother’s Day brunch for ticket holders, but regular festival activities are free and open to the public.
Doan’s May Picnic VERNON
May 7, 2016
doansmaypicnic.com Held the first Saturday in
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