Upcoming Events for 2010**Note: Dates subject to change; call Visitors Center for more events and information. February 2010
Rocky Raccoon 100Mile Trail Run February 6 Huntsville State Park Phone: (512) 294-6456 This is an annual run held at the Huntsville State Park www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyRaccoon
MarchGeneral Sam Houston's Birthday & Texas Independence Celebration March 2 Phone: (936) 294-1832 Activities are held at the Sam Houston Museum and Oakwood Cemetery. www.samhouston.memorial.museum
32nd Walker County Fair, Rodeo & Barbeque Cookoff March 26 - April 3 Phone: (936) 291-8763 Activities are planned for the whole week: Barbeque cookoff, Pro Rodeo events, livestock exhibits, carnival, contests & dances. www.walkercountyfair.com
April15th Annual Herb Festival April 10 Phone: (936) 436-1017 Garden Club will sell homemade breads, herbs, plants and garden related items also for sale. Held on the City Hall grounds.
23rd Annual General Sam Houston Folk Festival April 30 - May 2 Phone: (936) 294-1832 Celebration of the life and times of General Sam Houston. Life-skill demonstrations, authentic 19th century dress, continuous entertainment, hands on children's activities. www.samhoustonfolkfestival.org
May9th Annual Airing of the Quilts May 1 Downtown Huntsville Phone: (936) 295-8322 More than 300+ quilts for display & sale draped through downtown. Food, games, music and vendors. www.tallpinesquiltguild.com
July4th of July Celebration July 4 Phone: (936) 291-5420 Activities, games, and fireworks at Kate Barr Ross Park. www.huntsvilletx.gov
SeptemberSaint Joseph's Catholic Church Bazaar September 5 Labor Day Sunday – New Waverly Phone: (936) 344-6104 This all day event includes a bazaar, dinner and dance.
7th Annual Huntsville Antique Show September 18-19 Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 295-4162 This event draws 100 plus vendors from the surrounding areas emphasizing antiques and collectibles.
Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic Mountain Bike Race September – TBA Huntsville State Park Phone: (936) 295-5644 Cross Country mountain bike race, features Kid's Kup and Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall cup races. www.tmbra.org
October36th Annual Fair on the Square First Saturday in October October 2 – Downtown Square Phone: (936) 295-8113 Arts and crafts show on t restored historic downtown square with entertainment throughout the day. Take a stroll around the square and discover what 300+ vendors have to offer. www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us 32nd Annual Huntsville 1/2 Marathon &5K Run/Walk October – TBA SHSU Kinesiology Center Phone: (936) 295-4291 Event that sponsors local charities and sponsored by the Seven Hills Running Club. Over 500 participants from Southeast Texas attend this event. www.7hills.us
Scare on the Square October 31 – Downtown Square Phone: (936) 295-2150 Trick or treating around the Square, along with games, food and drink. www.huntsvillemainstreet.com
Walker County Fair Association Halloween Carnival October 31 – Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 291-8736 Costume contest, game, food and haunted house www.walkercountyfair.com
NovemberRocky Raccoon 50K/25K Trail Runs November TBA – Huntsville State Park Phone: (903) 894-3788 Second largest trail running event in Texas held at Huntsville State Park. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com
DecemberJourney Through Bethlehem December 3-4 Walker County Fairgrounds Phone: (936) 295-7459 The fairgrounds are transformed into old Bethlehem where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of how life was the night Jesus was born. www.journeythroughbethlehem.org
Lion's club Christmas Parade December 4 Phone: (936) 295-9400 The annual Christmas parade with santa followed by the lighting of the courthouse Christmas Tree.
Texas Trail Runs 59K/12/5 Mile December TBA Phone: (210) 366-3701 Run or walk in beautiful Huntsville State Park. www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com
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