Upcoming Events
After 30 years of shaping the pages of this magazine with his signature creativity, Photo Editor J. Griffis Smith retired from Texas Highways this summer. But Griff didn’t leave before compiling the best of his work in an upcoming book, On the Road With Texas Highways, A Tribute to True Texas (Texas A&M University Press). The Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville will exhibit photos from the book Sep. 2-28, including a book-signing 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Sep. 20. Also, in his hometown of Caldwell, Griff will exhibit photos and sign books at the old Post Office 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sep. 13 as part of the Kolache Festival.
Unable to make it to these events but still want to own the book? You’re in luck! Visit the Texas Highways gift shop and place your order today.
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Big Bend Pioneer
A public event Sep. 27 will recognize an influential figure in the economic development of the Big Bend area. Historians and family members will gather at the Terlingua Cemetery grave of Federico Villalba to honor his legacy with the unveiling of a new Texas Historical Marker. Born in Mexico in 1858, Villalba settled in the Big Bend and flourished as a merchant, horse trader, mine owner, and advocate of Mexican-American civil rights. The 5 p.m. unveiling ceremony will be followed by a 6:30 celebration at the Lajitas Golf Resort. Call 877/525-4827.
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Waterlily cultivators and enthusiasts will converge on San Angelo on Sep. 20 for LilyFest 2014, a celebration of the floating flora held at the city’s acclaimed International Waterlily Collection. The aqueous garden, made up of seven raised pools at Civic League Park, features dozens of waterlily species, including a diverse collection of rarities and hybrids. LilyFest events include competitions for the World Waterlily and Lotus Association, educational presentations, and vendors. Free.
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Prepare to pop a cork in historic downtown Grapevine for GrapeFest, which bills itself as the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Now in its 28th year, the festival (Sep. 11-14) includes tastings of wines from Texas and beyond, with a special focus this year on wines from Washington and Italy. You’ll also find food vendors, live entertainment, and a popular grape-stomping competition. Grapevine’s LegoLand Discovery Center and Sea Life Aquarium will be on hand with entertainment for the kids.
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Sep. 15, Eagle Pass celebrates the anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain with food, fun, and the traditional grito (shout for independence).
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The 17th annual Burnet BBQ Cookoff—sanctioned by the Lone Star BBQ Society—will be held Sep. 26-27 at the Burnet County Fairgrounds. Nearly 100 teams will serve up their secret sauces, best briskets, and mouth-watering margaritas, while attendees get to sample some of the best BBQ from around the state.
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Sep. 12-14, Anahuac, the “Alligator Capital of Texas,” hosts Gatorfest, consisting of the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, live music, and alligator education.
Photos: (from top) Courtesy Texas A&M University Press; J. Griffis Smith; Michael Amador; Will van Overbeek
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