Summer Festivals, Concerts, and Fun in Conroe, TX

Summer is upon us, but what are you going to do to have a little fun? Here are all the fun happenings in Conroe this summer.

May 22-24, 2009 - Lone Star Stampede and PRCA Rodeo

We kick the summer off in true Texas style, Memorial Day Weekend, with the Conroe Rodeo and BBQ cook off. They've got live entertainment, and a carnival to boot. Events included are:

• Team Roping

• Barrel Racing

• Rodeo

• BBQ Cook off

• Carnival

• Live Entertainment

Hours:

• Friday 3pm-12am

• Saturday 10am-1am

• Sunday 12pm-12am (Tejano Day)

Tickets: Available online or at the gate

• Adults $10

• Kids $5

• 3 and under FREE

Lone Star Expo Center 9055 FM 1484 Conroe, TX, 77303 (936)538-8000

June 19, 2009 - Juneteenth in the Park Celebration

"Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19^th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Please join the Conroe Concerned Citizens Organization in celebrating freedom, unity and dreams achieved! There will be food, games, dominoes and music for all ages!" (Lake Conroe Visitors Bureau)

Hours:

• 1pm-9pm

Tickets

• FREE

Heritage Park - Downtown Conroe 500 Collins St. Conroe, TX 77301

June 30, 2009Conroe Symphony Orchestra's "Music of America" concert

Celebrate America with an All-American concert featuring a variety of patriotic music played by the Conroe Symphony Orchestra. http://www.conroesymphony.org

Hours:

• 7:30 p.m.

Tickets:

• Adults $15

• Children Under 12 $5

The Ark Family Church, 450 Humble Tank Road, Conroe, TX 77304 (936)756-1988

July 4, 2009 - Independence Day Music Fest

Independence Day the way it should be in America! Enjoy all the festivities including:

• Live Music: Gospel, R&B, Rock, Country and Zydeco.

• Great food: BBQ, nachos, turkey legs, sausage, funnel cake, ice cream and more!

• Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers allowed in the park.

Hours:

• 1pm-9pm

Tickets:

• FREE

Heritage Park - Downtown Conroe 500 Collins St. Conroe, TX 77301

July 17-19, 2009 SPACE CITY Bike Fest

Come show off your HOG! Come check out an all motorcycles welcome bike fest at the Montgomery County fair grounds

Festivities Include:

• Live Music

• Karaoke Contest

• Bike Contest

• Bikini Contest

• Much more

Hours:

• Friday 4:00 pm - Midnight

• Saturday 9:00 am - Midnight

• Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tickets: ADULTS ONLY

• $40 Weekend pass (all three days) ONLINE ONLY BEFORE JUNE 12

• $50 Weekend Pass

• $25 Day pass ONLY

Montgomery County Fairgrounds Conroe, TX, 77303 (936)538-8000

Don't forget to check out other happenings this summer:

Creighton Theater

Heritage Park Summer Free Concert Series