September 2010 - Community Events
September 4
Mercedes: Texas Street Festival
The Mercedes Chamber of Commerce and city of Mercedes are hosting the Texas Street Festival, Labor Day Weekend in downtown Mercedes. The festival will feature music, food, art and entertainment for the entire family. This is a FREE event.
September 11
McAllen: Jamaican Me Crazy
This event is presented by the McAllen North Rotary Club. Purchase of ticket includes: All-you-can eat Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Pork & Sausage. A silent auction will be going with lots of great items to bid on. Enjoy great food, drinks and music while helping support the McAllen North Rotary Club. For more information please contact 956-585-7223.
September 11-13 & 16
San Antonio: Diez y Seis de Septiembre
San Antonio celebrates September 16 with special events all over town including a street parade with floats and marching bands, a gala, Market Square celebrations, festivals, dance presentations and other special activities. For more information please contact the Office of Cultural Affairs at 210-222-2787.
September 18
McAllen: Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta
The McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have their 1st Annual “Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta” in the Oval Park area at the McAllen Convention Center. The outdoor Fiesta will feature Spanish entertainment provided by local bands, vendors, crafts and refreshments. For more information please contact MHCC at 956-928-0060.
September 18
Austin: Barktoberfest
The Central Texas SPCA, a privately-funded, no-kill animal shelter serving the Greater Austin area, is hosting its 8th annual Barktoberfest festival and dog walk. Proceeds benefit the Central Texas SPCA's adoption program. For more information please contact Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-926-2282.
September 18
Dallas: Dallas Green Festival
Join the 3rd annual “Dallas Green Festival,” an educational event aimed at raising awareness about being eco-friendly with the City of Dallas and featuring the Green Grass Generation. For more information please contact Texas Discovery Gardens at 214-428-7476.
September 18 & 19
San Antonio: Jazz’SAlive
Some of the nation's top jazz entertainers, along with regional and local talent, take over Travis Park and dazzle the crowd with their smooth sounds. Travis Park. This is a FREE event. For more information please contact the San Antonio Parks Foundation at 210-212-8423.
September 23-30
Austin: Fantastic Fest
The eight-day film festival features a range of genres including Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy and more. Thirty-two feature films and 15 shorts will be shown. For more information please contact Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-926-2282.
September 24
Corpus Christi: Bayfest Arts Festival
The 34th annual Bayfest Arts Festival represents the best of outdoor festivals in Texas. It is held along the Corpus Christi downtown shoreline with an outstanding view of the bay. Bayfest offers a vast array of musical talent that appeals to a wide variety of audiences and is suitable for the entire family. Non profits feature foods anywhere from gorditas to funnel cakes. Enjoy the view from the top of a carnival ride of the skyline of Corpus Christi and search for items from our art and craft vendors from all over Texas.
September 25
Houston: Family FunDay
Family FunDay at Sam Houston Race Park. Enjoy live music, a kids zone and more at the sixth annual Family FunDay in the Park at Sam Houston Race Park. For more information please contact Sam Houston Race Park at 281-807-8760.
