Plaza Classic Film Festival

El Paso
Aug. 2-12

The 10-day celebration of classic film brings in about 40,000 people, including star power. In previous years Al Pacino, El Paso native Debbie Reynolds, Rita Moreno, and Richard Dreyfuss have all made an appearance.

Photo: courtesy El Paso Community Foundation/Plaza Classic Film Festival

Texas Ranch Roundup

Wichita Falls
Aug. 17-18

The 38th annual event simulates events at the cattle roundups of the late 1800s and early 1900s, showcasing the hard work of true cowboys at 10 Texas ranches.

Photo: Michael Amador

Hotter ’N Hell Hundred

Wichita Falls
Aug. 23-26

The largest single-day 100-mile bicycle ride in the nation—and one of the largest in the world—grew out of efforts to find a special way for Wichita Falls to celebrate its 1982 centennial.

Photo: courtesy Hotter ’N Hell Hundred/ Richard Carter

Becker Vineyards Annual Grape Stomp

Stonewall
Aug. 25-26; Sept. 1-2

Toast the end of harvest season by making wine the old-fashioned way. The second weekend features a Lucy & The Italian Woman Contest, where attendees channel their inner Lucille Ball.

Photo: iStock

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Austin
Aug. 26

Whether you prefer your drops to be infused with serrano, habanero, or jalapeño, on the sweeter side, or slap-your-mama spicy, celebrate your love of the sauce.

Photo: Will van Overbeek

Also this month

• New Braunfels: Lone Star Gourd Festival (Aug. 3-5)
• Denton: North Texas Fair and Rodeo (Aug. 17-25)
• Austin: Bat Fest (Aug 18)
• Galveston: AIA Sandcastle Competition (Aug. 25)
• Fort Davis: Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration (Aug. 23-26)
• Stonewall: President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 110th Birthday (Aug. 27)

All of these events and more can be found at the online Texas Highways Events Calendar page 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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