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Word from the CVBs Fort Worth Is Happening “Start you engines!”–a second NASCAR race is coming to Fort Worth! The Texas Motor Speedway successfully obtained the second NASCAR race that has been hoped for since the TMS first opened. Fort Worth and the DFW area are proud to be home site to TMS, the nation’s second largest sports and entertainment facility. It is appropriate that this great facility have a second NASCAR race in the same season. The two races next year are officially known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup races, and they will be on April 17 and November 6, 2005. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau and the entire hospitality community is pleased with this announcement. It will be another major week of activity citywide when thousands of out-of-town visitors come to our community and when local residents get to experience NASCAR racing at its very best. The far north area of Fort Worth is growing rapidly as a major tourism destination of national significance. Only a few weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing opened their new visitor center and tour facilities. On the same day as the announcement about the Speedway’s second race, the popular retailer Cabela’s, the “world’s foremost outfitter” for outdoor gear, also released plans to build one of their large stores and entertainment facilities near TMS. In addition, Fort Worth also enjoys the annual International Airshow at Alliance Airport. These exciting developments are establishing North Fort Worth as one of the premier visitor areas of our state and nation. Start Having Some FUN! June means FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas. Every year, millions of people, young and old, relive memories and make new ones! This year will be no exception! Six Flags Over Texas is open DAILY until August 22 and then, weekends through October. In addition to SpongeBob Squarepants 4D and the return of a family favorite, Casa Magnetica, the biggest and best theme park in the central United States boasts the TITAN, an amazing 26 story high rise thrill, and the 325 foot SUPERMAN Tower of Power as well as dozens of big scream and family friendly experiences throughout the park. Hurricane Harbor is open DAILY from June until August 22 and weekends until after Labor Day. In addition to their famous Lazy River, Hook’s Lagoon, Sea Wolf raft ride, the Black Hole and a host of “beach, surfing and water” experiences on its 47 acres, the TORNADO touches down this year. Take your seat in a specially-designed, 4 person clover-leaf shaped tube up 75 feet in the air and then blast down a 132 foot tunnel, exiting into a checkerboard funnel and then the catch pool below! And don’t forget America’s favorite pastime is alive and well at the Ameriquest Field in Arlington, compliments of the young, talented and very exciting 2004 MLB Texas Rangers! If you don’t love these Rangers now, what are you waiting for? Log on www.arlington.org for hotel, attraction and calendar of event information. Start having some fun! Variety is the Spice of Life in Grapevine You will find something to entertain you in Grapevine during June! Grapevine’s Runway Theatre answers the question Is There Life After High School running June 3d-6th. Call 817-488-4842 for tickets. June 5th and 6th, “fish” will be celebrated at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. The 5th is Kids Day–and extends through the 6th with a “Fly Fishing” weekend. For more exotic animals, stop by the Grapevine Convention Center on the 5th and 6th for the Morning Star Exposition Pet Show. If music puts a bounce in your step –you’ll find it this month in Grapevine. Free historical music will be played in the Gazebo (325 S. Main) by the Frontier Brigade Band at 7:30 p.m., June 11. And across the street on the 11th in the Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main, Ray Wiley Hubbard and Friends perform the Classic Chevrolet Concert Series. Call 817-410-3100 for tickets. The Grapevine Opry presents its “Yellow Rose Barndance” June 19th. And don’t miss the Jazz in Grapevine! June 25th, as the GCISD Jazz Camp performs at the Palace, too. Call 817-410-3100 for tickets. The Texas Coin Show will have ancient coins, rare paper money and all the supplies collectors need at the Grapevine Convention Center June 11th-13th. Call 817-410-3459 for more information. If you enjoy fresh produce, then head to Grapevine Farmer’s Market Saturdays and Wednesdays in its new pavilion adjacent to the Gazebo, 325 S. Main. Opens at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. Call 817-410-3185 or visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com for more details. Grand Prairie,
Right In The Middle of Dallas/Fort Worth Children laughing, water splashing at Splash Factory. Toddlers to young teens delight in this interactive water playground featuring toddler, nature and water gun play areas. There’s also ground sprays, water falls, a magic mist, and fountains. June 1-6 is National Fishing & Boating Week. Lynn Creek Marina on Joe Pool Lake and boating partners are sponsoring events. June 5 is free fishing day around the state and Lynn Creek Marina is furnishing bait for a children’s fishing derby for ages 16 and under from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes are for best fish, most fish caught, best caster and more. Participants must furnish their fishing equipment. Cars, cars, and more cars. The 29th Antique Auto Swap Meet takes place at Traders Village June 11-13. Then, get those taste buds ready for the 28th Cowtown CASI Chili Cook-Off on June 19. Visit Lone Star Park Saturdays and Sundays in June for Dr Pepper Can Month and you could win a pair of Breeders’ Cup tickets! Bring any can of Dr Pepper or Diet Dr Pepper to receive a trackpack with coupons for $1 general admission, a free large Dr Pepper and an entry form. Enjoy “Party in the Park,” Friday evenings; Belmont Stakes, June 5; “Cross Canadian Ragweed,” June 11; TTA Sales Futurity, June 12; Jason Boland & The Stragglers, June 18; Jack Ingram, June 25. NOKIA Live presents George Lopez, June 5; “Dashboard Confessional with Thrice and The Get UP Kids,” June 11. Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 1-800-288-8386 for more information. Granbury's 30th Annual Old Fashioned Fourth Sizzling Summer Fun in Granbury, Texas! Experience our 30th Annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, reminiscent of yesteryear, set for July 2, 3 and 4th.Stroll through hundreds of arts and crafts markets on the historic downtown courthouse square where you can shop for hand-crafted treasures. The smell of festival food and the sound of children’s laughter enjoying pony rides, giant slides and many other family activities will beckon you to come join the fun. Relax on the shores of Lake Granbury Friday evening and watch the Lighted Boat Parade. A hometown parade, garden tractor pull, car show, and a concert featuring Eddy Raven highlights Saturday’s activities. How about some baseball?! Granbury’s latest addition, the Granbury Generals Texas Collegiate League, will play Saturday and Sunday nights. Summertime fun continues on Sunday with old-fashioned games, an ice cream freeze-off and a Ranch Rodeo. Topping all of this is one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the state. It takes place at dusk over the sparkling waters of Lake Granbury. Pack up the family and come early – there is something for everyone. Granbury’s Old-Fashioned Celebration is the place to celebrate this 2004 4th of July weekend. For event information contact 817-279-1111 or go to www.granburychamber.com. For accommodations and other information contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-950-2212 or www.granburytx.com. Glen Rose's Amphitheatre Hosts The Promise Billed as “The Ultimate Outdoor Experience,” The Promise kicks off its 16th season in Glen Rose. A musical drama based on the life of Jesus of Nazareth, The Promise is held every Friday and Saturday night from the first weekend in June, through the last weekend in October. The Promise opened in November of 1989 and since that time thousands of people have attended the play. The show has proven so popular that it has toured Russia and South Korea. The drama has proven to be not only entertaining, but life-altering as visitors come back to see the show, year after year. The Texas Amphitheatre, where The Promise is performed, is quite a story on its own and one of the best kept secrets in the area. The Texas Amphitheatre is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a Greco-Roman design with 42-foot arches and a 4,000 square foot, tri-level stage. With a seating capacity of more than 3,000, the facility also has a world-class lighting and sound system. More than two dozen special effects are used during the show including thunder, lightening and rain. The stage features a waterway that runs the length of the stage and is an integral part of the performance. Ticket information can be obtained by calling 1-800-687-2661 and at www.thepromiseglenrose.com. In additional to The Promise, Glen Rose features a number of other attractions and more than 25 bed and breakfasts. To obtain visitor information for Glen Rose and the surrounding area call 1-888-346-6282 or go to www.glenrosetexas.net. Celebraating Freedom An event like no other honoring the freedom of slaves in Texas, Juneteenth in Denton is a celebration consisting of a pageant, talent show, gospel extravaganza and a full weekend of rejoicing, fun and games for all residents and visitors in the city. Juneteenth kicks off this year with Gospel Extravaganza 2004 at 6:30 p.m. on June 18 at Fred Moore Park in Denton. Then on Saturday, June 19, everyone is welcome to join in the spirit of Juneteenth. Great food, vendors, live bands, children’s games and activities will be part of the event providing fun, laughter, and entertainment for the whole family. For more details about Juneteenth 2004, visit www.dentonjuneteenth.org. The weekend of July 4th will
see a fun-filled two days in Denton for everyone in the family. The 4th of
July Jubilee is Saturday, July 3, from 9:30 a.m. to
noon at Civic Center Park in downtown Denton followed by one of the biggest
fireworks displays in the North Texas area on Saturday night at the University
of North Texas’ Fouts Field stadium. Admission to all these
great Denton events is FREE! Visit www.discoverdenton.com or
call 866-DENTONTX for more Tour of Homes, Chautauqua Antique Market and Arts & Crafts
Fair in Waxahachie Explore the heritage of historic Waxahachie during its 36th Annual Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes Saturday-Sunday, June 5-6, 2004 in Waxahachie, Texas. Revisit the past and preserve the future by touring Gothic Revival, Queen Anne Victorian, Bungalow, Romanesque and Greek Revival architectural styles of homes. In addition to the Tour, be sure to visit the Chautauqua Antique Market and the Arts & Crafts Fair at Getzendaner Park, offering visitors an unforgettable time in this heritage tourism destination. Hundreds of beautiful old homes and unique architecture create a gracious backdrop for this Texas community. Twenty percent of all the buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places, in the Texas section, are located in Waxahachie. This picture perfect city also claims the title of “Movie Capital of Texas,” with over 30 motion pictures and 3 Academy Award films being shot here. The Historic Home Tours, Antique Market and Arts & Crafts Fair will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m. You may purchase tickets and board the “Trail Bus” for your special look into the history of Waxahachie at the Ellis County Museum. The Museum is located downtown on the Courthouse Square, 201 S. College Street. You may also visit www.elliscountymuseum.org and follow the Trail links or call (888)428-7245 or (972)937-0681. Proceeds from the events benefit the Ellis County Museum and its programs throughout the year. Current
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