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Word from the CVBs Family Fun in the Stockyards "Four Hours of Fun!" in the Historic Stockyards is one of the great experiences available to groups of young persons as well as adults. Each day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., drovers guide the Fort Worth Herd of longhorns down Exchange Avenue. It is always exciting to see the cattle drive in the Stockyards, but it is just one aspect of what can be four hours of educational fun for groups of visitors. "Four Hours of Fun!" is a program operated cooperatively by Stockyards Station and the Fort Worth Herd program. Through this program, parties can take a walking tour of the Historic Stockyards, experience a demonstration about cattle drives and the equipment used during this era, visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and also enjoy the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze. The program can be geared to children, adults or a combination of both. Fort Worth is fortunate to have a wonderful array of historic stockyards buildings as well as a living history program about the trail drive days of the 1870s. The history of Texas is directly tied to longhorn cattle, cattle drives and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The "Four Hours of Fun!" program makes learning about this important part of our Texas history entertaining and educational. For more information about "Four Hours of Fun!" call 817-625-9715. For groups of 20 persons, the cost is $8 each, with children 3 and younger free. Experience "Four Hours of Fun!" and learn about the exciting heritage that gave Fort Worth the name "Cowtown." Fun Filled Fall at Six Flags Over Texas! Dog days of summer starting to wear you down? Well, we've got just the ticket! It's a Fun Filled Fall at the place where fun was born…Six Flags Over Texas! A celebration of Texas pride, the Texas Heritage Festival takes place September 3-18. "When you talk about year-round fun…we've got it," said Steve Calloway, vice president and general manager of Six Flags Over Texas. "Once school gets underway, it's particularly important for families to find ways to spend quality time together. We have live shows, great food and, of course, fantastic rides and attractions all in one place, now right up through the holiday season." The Texas Heritage Festival brings together an amazing array of period performers and skilled craftspeople, along with food offerings to rival any State Fair in the country. There are also thousands of one-of-a-kind gift items on display for your browsing or buying pleasure! Bottom line, no matter the time of the year…Spring, Summer, or Fall it's playtime all the time at Six Flags Over Texas. Stop by for a Fun Filled Fall this year! For a complete operating schedule, admissions and times, please check us out on the web at www.sixflags.com. Grapevine's 19th Annual GrapeFest, September 8-11 Come join the largest wine festival in the Southwest at the 19th Annual GrapeFest in Grapevine! Tickets are required for the Comcast People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, featuring wines from 33 wineries across the Lone Star State. Some other events requiring tickets are the GrapeStomp Competition; the Vintner's Auction Classic, and the GrapeFest Brunch. You can find tickets to all these events at www.grapevinetexasusa.com. The International Wine Garden, presented by Washington Mutual, features wines from eight countries while the Texas Wine Pavilion, presented by Love & War in Texas, offers Texas wines. Two additional pavilions present wines from Grapevine wineries/tasting rooms. Winery tour shuttles run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 and noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Southwest culinary legend, Dean Fearing will be in the Culinary Pavilion presented by Granddaddy's Ultimate Seasoning at 3 p.m., Sept. 11. Local and national chefs will also provide food and wine pairing demonstrations. In the Children's Village free activities include bounce houses, a petting zoo, Borden's Elsie the Cow, and an entertainment stage. Open until 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and until 6 p.m. Sunday. Six stages throughout the festival grounds will host Dallas' Marcos Hernandez at 8 p.m. Sept. 9, and other headliners including Cooder Graw, Bugs Henderson, Maylee Thomas, Malford Milligan, Chris Duarte, and Joe Ely. Offsite events include the 14th Annual GrapeFest Tennis Classic and the Italian CarFest. The Tennis Classic is September 9-11 at the DFW Lakes Hilton. For information call 817-410-6828. Also view over 140 rare Italian cars and motorcycles at the Third Annual ItalianCarFest at Cross Timbers Winery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 10. Visit www.italiancarfest.com for details or call 817-488-6789. Hours are Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; and Sun., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free gate admission from Thursday at 11 a.m. until Friday at 5 p.m. Admission Friday 5 p.m. through Sunday 6 p.m. Admission $6 to $3. Weekend Pass $10; Souvenir Pin $15. For more information visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com or call 817-410-3185 or 1-800-457-6338. Grand Prairie, Right in the Middle of Dallas/Fort Worth If you like music, Indian Pow Wows and horses, then Grand Prairie is the place to be in September. Lone Star Park will be rockin' September 8, 9 and 10 when three local radio stations bring music festivals to the Park. KOAI (The Oasis) offers Jazz in the Park with George Benson and Richard Elliot on September 8. KVIL Oldies Festival is September 9 with KC & The Sunshine Band and Uncle Kracker. September 10 is KLUV Oldies Festival featuring Randy Bachman and Peter Noone. After the music dies down, the sound of hooves pounding the turf won't be far behind. Quarter horse racing returns to Lone Star Park, September 30 through November 27. The beat of the drum will send you to Traders Village for the 43 Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow, September 9-11. This exciting salute to Native American Heritage features championship dance competitions in over 11 categories, a gigantic Indian arts & crafts show, a Tepee contest and Indian food booths. Dozens of competing tribes from across the United States are represented. On September 17, Traders Village hosts Fiesta Patrias a celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Parking $2 and no admission fee. NOKIA Theatre offers acts for the entire family. Loggins & Messina start off the month on September 1. September 3 brings Jesse McCartney. September 9, Interpol rocks the house. Dragon Tales Live comes to town September 15-18. September 22 The Black Crows perform and on September 23 My Chemical Romance. Journey comes to NOKIA September 27. On September 30 and October 1 Santana entertains. Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax is busy preparing for "Nightmare At The Wax Museum, The Story of Singe" which premiers Fridays and Saturdays beginning October 7. Dare to be scared! Log on to www.pgtexas.com or call 972-263-9588 for more information. Alternative Entertainment When's the last time your family was ambushed by objectionable material on film, TV, or on stage, all in the name of "entertainment?" Granbury Live, an art deco music theater on the Square in Granbury, opened in 1999 with a Mission Statement promising to provide professional family entertainment within the traditional guidelines of Christian values. Every weekend, an all-professional cast performs costumed and choreographed live music productions from the golden age of rock ‘n roll. Mix in comedy without a cringe meter and you've got Big Fun at Granbury Live. So, if you're having a flat day, make the drive to Granbury Live and we'll elevate your mood. We guarantee it. In fact, if you don't love it, it's free! The second part of Granbury Lives' mission statement is to provide a stage for professional entertainers who, as Christians, are called to put their talents on display as a reflection of His love in their life. If you, or someone you know, has God-given talents in music or comedy, contact Granbury Live for more information. Family Friday Night…Youths 17 and under free with the purchase of each adult ticket every Friday night. This is your chance to prove to you kids and grand kids you were cool before they were. For reservations or information, call 1-800-989-8240 or check out our website at www.granburylive.com. Granbury is located 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth. For additional information about accommodations, attractions, shopping, dining or events, please call the Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-950-2212 or log on to www.granburytx.com. Moonshine Time In Glen Rose It is once again Moonshine Festival time in Glen Rose and October 8, will be a big time for all. It is a full-blown small town festival taking place downtown on the historic Glen Rose square. Arts, crafts, music, food, games and fun will all be on tap as Somervell County celebrates its heritage. Also taking place in Glen Rose on October 8, will be the Paluxy Pedal Bike Ride. In its third year, the Paluxy Pedal is enjoying a growing reputation as one of the state's top bike rides. Routes range from six to 80 miles and fits all levels of ability and conditioning. Rounding out the festivities in Glen Rose will be Tommy Alverson's Texas Music Family Gathering, October 5 through 8. This is the eighth year for the event and it will take place at Tres Rios River Ranch. Top Texas music performers will include Johnny Bush, Cooder Graw, Rusty Weir and many other entertainers. Cabins, rv spaces and tent spaces are available for those that want to make a weekend out of it; all on the banks of the Brazos and Paluxy rivers. For more information on Glen Rose and the surrounding area, contact the Glen Rose Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-888-346-6282 or check out their website at www.glenrosetexas.net. Come see why Glen Rose was named America's Dream Town in 2004. Denton's Fall With the Arts, Antiques & Autos Denton's Main Street gears up for fall with the Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. Held on the historic Courthouse Square in Denton, this family-oriented event offers a wide variety of activities throughout the day. Admission is free. The festival celebrates the vibrant town square that is nationally recognized as a Great American Main Street Community. Come find that special objet d'art, have family heirlooms appraised, enjoy strolling entertainment or check out the dream machines lining the square. The Chalk Art Fest will return to this year's festival, and cash prizes will be awarded in the professional artist category. The exhibition is open to all ages and levels, from children to professional artists. Chalk is provided and preregistration for the professional artist competition is required prior to the event. "Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza is always fun for everyone and the chalk art competition adds an exciting twist," Julie Glover, Main Street manager, said. "By the end of the festival each year, we have the most colorful downtown sidewalks in Texas." Arts, Antiques & Autos is the ideal way to spend a September Saturday. For information or directions, call 940-349-8529 or visit www.dentonmainstreet.org. Explore great weekend packages at www.discoverdenton.com. Options include Arts, Antiques & Autos, University of North Texas home football games, and many other events. Waxahachie's 10th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival being hosted around the historic courthouse square in downtown Waxahachie Saturday, September 17 from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Visitors can expect to be entertained all day with two stages of entertainment, including a FREE concert by Firefall. Other musical guests scheduled to perform throughout the day feature the Prairie Dogs of Amarillo; Brian Houser, the Rollercoaster Cowboy; the Gillette Brothers, and Dooney Brown, the gospel rapper. Another highlight of this year's festival will be the Texas Country Star Final Competition. The lucky winner will be awarded a recording contract, as well as get to perform a few extra songs for the crowd. Bob Phillips will kickoff the Festival at 8:30 a.m. with a parade down Main Street. More than 150 booths will house artists, craftsmen, food, entertainment and alumni from the Texas Country Reporter series. Not only will there be a wide variety of vendors and entertainment, but there will also be an autograph area to meet-and-greet Bob Phillips, personalities from CBS 11, UPN 21, 98.7 KLUV and some of the featured musical guests. The 10th Annual Country Reporter Festival is presented by Dr. Pepper, CBS 11, UPN 21 and 98.7 KLUV. Festival Sponsors include: Thornhill Auto Group, Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association, H-E-B, Citizens National Bank , Chick-fil-A, Metrolimo, KBEC's Classic Country 1390, and the Waxahachie Daily Light. For more information about the Festival, call the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce at 972-938-9617. For updates, you may also visit www.waxahachiechamber.com or www.texascountryreporter.com. Current
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