Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Best festivals in Texas


Texas Festivals
Texas has one of the most diverse populations in the state. This uniqueness has resulted in a number of festivals that are just as diverse as the people who call Texas home.Here is a list of major festivals that you can be a part of, during your trip

Charro Days - It is a weeklong festival , traditional Mexican “pachanga,” with parades, dances and a variety of fun events for the entire family.

Czhilispiel - Czhilispiel is an annual festival, that has been celebrated for over 30 years, drawing some of the best chili and bbq cook-off teams from across the state.

Great Texas Mosquito Festival - This annual event features a barbecue/fajita cook-off, paintball tournament, karaoke, a Mosquito Chase “Run,” and more.

Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup - it is the“World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup”. This event features Rattlesnake Parade, Miss Snake Charmer Pageant, Rattlesnake Dance, guided rattlesnake hunts, a barbecue cookoff and lots more.

State Fair of Texas -  You can enjoy an impressive carnival, art competition, auto show, livestock show, and, of course, the annual “Red River Shoot-out” between the University of Texas and University of Oklahoma football teams.

Texas Renaissance Festival - This grand festival features over 200 daily performances, 300 arts and crafts shops, 60 food and beverage shops, nightly fireworks and more than 3,000 costumed characters strolling the grounds.

Texas Rose Festival - The Rose Parade is just part of this festival that includes the Coronation Ball and the East Texas Symphony Orchestra’s “Concert in the Park.” Visiting the rose museum will be a great thing to do.

Wurstfest - This is a  10-day long celebration of sausage

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