Greater Houston Upcoming Festivals and Events

Get ready for fall as we welcome in Festival Season – that time just between Hurricane Season and Holiday Season. A time to just relax, and enjoy the Houston Community during their numerous events!

Some upcoming Events to enjoy:

2009 Fire Fest
When: October 10, 2009. From 10am-5pm
Where: Houston Fire Department’s Val Jahnke Training Facility
Info:  HYPERLINK "http://www.houstonfiremuseum.org" www.houstonfiremuseum.org
Cost: Free
This one day annual festival, benefitting the Fire Museum, is a family friendly event. You can peruse vendor booths, get t-shirts, patches and memorabilia, eat some funnel cake and decide which ribs you like best from the barbeque cook-offs. There will be live firefighting demonstrations, and live music, as well as pony rides and inflatable slides for kids. This is educational fun for the whole family.

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
When: October 10 -11, 2009
Where: City Hall and Hermann Square in Houston
Info:  HYPERLINK "http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com" www.bayoucityartfestival.com
Cost: $10
Join your fellow ‘Houstonites’ as you enjoy artwork by some 300 artists working in at least 19 different types of media. You can buy art or just look, partake in great food and wine, and enjoy some live music. But it’s not just for adults – kids will enjoy the Children’s zone and dance performances as well. But before you leave, don’t forget to check out the ‘Art on Water’ exhibit on Reflection Pond at City Hall.

35th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival
When: October 10 – November 27, 2009
Where: Between Magnolia and Plantersville
Info:  HYPERLINK "http://www.texrenfest.com" www.texrenfest.com, 1-800-458-3435
Cost: At Gate: $23 for adults, $11 for children. Pre-Purchased: $19 adult, $9 for children.
(Cost covers parking and live entertainment fees).
This festival marks its 35th year in Texas, and it is the largest of its kind in the country. That is impressive for men in tights, gigantic turkey legs and amazing fireworks, all set on 53 acres about 45 minutes from Houston. Come enjoy some Renaissance and don’t forget your accent!

20th Annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
When: October 9-11, 2009. Fri. 6pm-midnight, Sat. 11am-midnight, Sun. 12-6pm
Where: Downtown Conroe Square
Info:  HYPERLINK "http://www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com" www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com
Cost: $10 for adults, Kids 12 & Under are free. ($1 off admission with 2 canned goods)
Enjoy more than 60 shows on six different stages as the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival as it celebrates its 20th year! To check out the headliners please visit their website. But as always, come hungry and enjoy great food and live music!

Houston Cellar Classic
When: October 18-25, 2009
Where: Various Sites around Houston (see website for details/locations)
Info:  HYPERLINK "http://www.houstoncellarclassic.com" www.houstoncellarclassic.com Cost: Varies by event (8 events total – 1 event each day)
One of Houston’s youngest festivals, the Houston Cellar Classic is in its second year. It is a premier wine and food tasting festival with events ranging from cigar tastings, to a “Bubble Bath” tasting champagnes and sparkling wines; from a grill-out by a famous chef, to a jazz brunch. Whatever your style, there is an event to suit your taste. Ballunar Liftoff Festival
When: October 23-25, 2009
Where: NASA/Johnson Space Center
Info:  HYPERLINK "http://www.ballunarfestival.com" www.ballunarfestival.com
Cost: $10 per vehicle
Join in this one of a kind tribute to human flight – from the beauty of hot air balloons to the high-tech world of modern space flight. This is an exciting and educational family-oriented festival where you can enjoy hot air balloon competitions, evening balloon glows, skydiving exhibitions, commercial exhibits, concession booths, food from local restaurants and so much more. 3rd Annual Texas Music Fest
When: October 24, 2009. Noon-11pm
Where: Nessler Park, Texas City
Info:  HYPERLINK "http://www.bythebayfest.com" www.bythebayfest.com
Cost: $8 for Adults, $5 for Children ages 9-14
Come enjoy a variety of music from the Blues and Zydeco to Classic Country. Headlining the event is Jerry Jeff Walker. Whatever you enjoy, there is a tune for you. Source:  HYPERLINK "http://www.hcnonline.com/greater_houston_weekly" www.hcnonline.com/greater_houston_weekly