Houston Fall Festivals 2008: Around the World in 30 Days
The 42nd Original Greek Festival
October 2-5 2008 (Thursday-Sunday)
Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
3511 Yoakum Blvd. Houston, TX
Authentic Greek food, fun, music shopping and exhibits. Features: Greek food made by parishioners, Balkava, Loukoumades (hot honey puffs), Greek wines, Gyro's and Souvlai (shishkabobs), jewelry, clothing, icons, paintings and a Greek grocery store. Admission is $5.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free and free admission Friday before 5 pm.
For more information visit www.greekfestival.org
Turkish Fest
Oct. 4, 2008
Location: Jones Plaza, Downtown Houston
Features: Turkish foods (gyro's, tapa's; Turkish wine and beer, Turkish Tea and Coffee (now that will keep you awake!), tour sites of Turkey with informative informational presentations, listen to music, watch the folk dancers, and even belly dancing! Sponsored by Turkish Cultural Foundation, Best Buy and Houston Arts Alliance. For more information visit: www.atahouston.org.
St. Andrews Celtic Festival
Oct. 5 2008
Location: St Andrews Episcopal Church 19th/Heights Boulevard
This festival begins with the "Kirking of the Celts" (which is a not to be missed event!) and then add musical performers, dance, crafts, food, drink, games and crafts. Great family fun for all! Admission is $5.00 per family, $3.00 per person, and children under 10 are admitted free. For more information visit www.saintandrewsepiscopal.org.
Katy Rice Harvest Festival
Oct. 11-12 (Parade is Oct. 4)
Downtown Katy Texas, about 40 miles west of Houston
Each year Katy, Texas celebrates it beginnings as a rice farming community that grew thanks to demand as well as the development of trains running through Old Town Katy. This festival includes a Rice cooking challenge, live entertainment, over 200 food and craft booths, a kiddie play area, carnival rides, a Miss Katy pageant and photography contest. Admission is $6.00 for adults children 12 and under are free. Note: Carnival rides are extra. For more information visit www.katychamber.com.
Texasia 2008
Oct. 11-12 11 am - 7 pm
Location Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St. and Smith St. Houston, Texas
The pond at City Hall becomes a showcase and replica of the Orient, with an "Emperor's Garden" and Cafe Society from Old Saigon. This festival also features dances, games of fortune, martial arts, and yummy food by Kim Son's. Beer by Tiger Beer. Admission is free. For more information visit www.texasia.net.
Festa Italiana
Oct. 11-12 2008
Location: Houston Farm and Ranch Club, Houston, Texas
The Festa Italiana is great family fun with music and dancing, traditional Italian food and deserts (the "ice cream" is to yummy and the salads to die for!) that includes an Italian-American Idol contest, children's activities, and wine tasting. Admission is $6.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. Come ready to dance, we danced till all hours of the night! For more information visit www.houstonitalianfestival.com .
DeutschesFest
Oct. 12, 2008 11:30-4 pm
Location: Salem Lutheran Ministries, 22601 Lutheran Church Rd. Tomball Texas
This is a local festival with family fun, German cuisine and entertainment , silent auctions, music and dance. Great chance to celebrate your German heritage, and entrance is free. Child will enjoy the games. For more information visit salem4u.com.
Texas Renaissance Festival
Oct. 11-Nov. 30 2008 Saturdays and Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday
Plantersville, TX (near Houston and Lake Conroe)
Go back in time to the world of Lords and Ladies, jousting and feasting, strolling through the garden with your lady love, playing games with your children and including mazes, carriage rides, petting zoo, and bows and arrows. Food ranges from Scottish eggs to fish and chips, but old fashioned American festival fair is available also. Other food courts include wine and spirits, beer, desserts and treats. Performances from music to skills on a horse or with the bow and arrow will be exhibited, as well as music and court jesters. Admission varies: $11.00 -$16.00 adults, $5.00-6.00 children. If purchased on-line there is a processing fee. For more information and to purchase tickets on line visit www.texernfest.com.
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Oct. 10-12 2008
Location: Downtown Conroe, Texas
Celebrate your Cajun, at this family fun filled festival near Lake Conroe. The kids area includes a petting zoo, pony rides, amusements and even their own stage to dance. Delicious Cajun specialties like Fried Catfish, shrimp gumbo, frog legs, alligator, boudin, sausage, rice and beans will be available as well as musical performances. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com. Tickets are $10.00 for adults or $6.00 on line, and children under 12 are free. If you take a weekend there there are some wonderful bed and breakfast, a Fairfield Inn, fishing, boating, antique shopping and nearby Sam Houston Park.
27th Annual Galveston Island Oktoberfest
Oct. 24-25 Friday: 7-11pm, Sat. 11am-7 pm
Location 24th St. and Winnie
This free admission Oktoberfest features bands playing German music, authentic German food and beer, arts, crafts, gifts booths, auction and raffle, as well as children's activities. Be sure to visit some of the other great places on the island while you are hear this weekend. Take a walk along the beach or visit Moody Gardens, with dinner at Rainforest Cafe. For more information visit www.firstlutherangalveston.com.
The International Quilt Festival
Oct. 30-Nov. 2
Location: George Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de Las America's, Houston Texas
Thurs. -Sat. 10 am - 7 pm; Sun. 11 am- 5 pm.
Featuring quilts in history, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, country living classics, sponsored by Country Living Magazine, as well as shopping, classes, workshops, supplies and fashion.
For more information visit: www.quilts.com
Don't let this list fool you. My family loves to celebrate diversity and culture as well as history. The month of October is full of family fun festivals, as well as wine tastings, arts festivals, science, garden and even a Fire Fest. Many area local churches sponsor different festival events during the month, all gearing up for the holiday season, Advent and Christmas. October is the month to begin your holiday party season, with so much to do and so many places to go in Houston, Texas. Every weekend can be an adventure.
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