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Texas Renaissance Festival Wedding Tours

“Wedding Tours” What: Texas Renaissance Wedding Tours - Come view our five beautiful wedding venues and receive information about our three enchanting wedding packages. When: Tours for 2009 will be held on the following Saturdays: March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 11th, August 1st, September 12th, and October 3rd. Where: The Texas Renaissance Festival Main Office(Directly north of the Main Festival Gates) 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX 77363 50 miles Northwest of Houston. Time: 9:45 am To reserve a spot for the tour or to receive additional information please call 1-800-458-3435, email us at weddings@texrenfest.com or visit www.texrenfest.com. Contact: Shelly Lee Wedding and Vendor Coordinator 800-458-3435 ext. 223 weddings@texrenfest.com shelly@texrenfest.com. Saturday, July 4, 2009, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX. 77363.

FREEDOM OVER TEXAS WITH FIREWORKS PRESENTED BY SHELL CELEBRATES AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY

Houston’s Texas-sized Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell, will feature country music star Clay Walker; the largest land-based fireworks show in the nation; a statewide sand volleyball championship; activities galore for kids and families; plenty of live music and more. In addition, this year's event will salute Houston’s military heroes and honor the 40th anniversary of NASA's Apollo XI Lunar Landing. The event is Saturday, July 4 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. located at Eleanor Tinsley Park at Buffalo Bayou. Admission is FREE! Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks Presented by Shell will be simulcast on KTRK-TV (ABC), Ch.13 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. In addition, Clear Channel radio station, Classic Rock 93.7, The Arrow/KKRW-FM will simulcast the music medley specially choreographed for the fireworks spectacular. For more information, call 832-393-0868 or visit www.freedomovertexas.org. Saturday, July 4, 2009, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Eleanor Tinsley Park.

12th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, there’s nothing like a good old-fashion hot dog and watermelon eating contest and spectacular fireworks to bring out the red, white and blue in all of us... Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Casey Snyder. Saturday, July 4, 2009, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Woodlands Waterway Square and Town Green Park.

Houston CaribFest

Join us as we celebrate cultural diversity through a festive environment while celebrating through song, dance and artistic expression. The week long festivities culminates with the Parade of the Bands at Tom Bass Park l where we feature authentic local and Caribbean foods, Caribbean & African arts & crafts, Caribbean Masquerade costumes and local and Caribbean live entertainment. This year Houston Caribfest is proud to work with Families Under Urban & Social Attack (FUUSA), where a portion of our proceeds will benefit their organization. Price - High: 12.00. Age Range: Families. Contact: Houston Caribfest. Sunday, July 5, 2009, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Tom Bass Park Pavilion I 3452 Fellows Road (Beltway 8 & 288Fwy) Houston, TX 77047.

Summer Fun Fest

Free Video Gaming & Laser Tag -- Free Food, Fun & more.Video games brought to you by Games 2 U (see video on website) PLEASE REGISTER NOW at www.cornerstone4sq.tv as ATTENDENCE IS LIMITED. Map & directions on website. Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: Teens. Ticket Phone: 713-856-7773. Ticket Web Link: www.cornerstone4sq.tv. Contact: Kory Cochran. Saturday, July 11, 2009, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Cornerstone Foursquare Church 7791 Hillbarn Dr. Houston, TX. 77040.

Houston U-Con

The convention will primarily be Comic Books and Gaming but there is sure to be some Anime, Manga, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Goth vendors and guests. Saturday, August 1, 2009. Northwest Community Unitarian Universalist Church (NWCUUC) 5920 Hwy 6 North Houston, TX 77084 Behind the Casa Ole. For more info visit www.comicspace.com.

Texas Renaissance Festival Wedding Tours

“Wedding Tours” What: Texas Renaissance Wedding Tours - Come view our five beautiful wedding venues and receive information about our three enchanting wedding packages. When: Tours for 2009 will be held on the following Saturdays: March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 11th, August 1st, September 12th, and October 3rd. Where: The Texas Renaissance Festival Main Office(Directly north of the Main Festival Gates) 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX 77363 50 miles Northwest of Houston. Time: 9:45 am To reserve a spot for the tour or to receive additional information please call 1-800-458-3435, email us at weddings@texrenfest.com or visit www.texrenfest.com. Contact: Shelly Lee Wedding and Vendor Coordinator 800-458-3435 ext. 223 weddings@texrenfest.com shelly@texrenfest.com. Saturday, August 1, 2009, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX. 77363.

Free Press Summer Fest

Free Press Houston is proud to announce the 2009 Free Press Summer Fest. This music and arts festival will be held August 8th and 9th at Buffalo Bayou's Eleanor Tinsley Park and will feature more than 40+ national and local musical performers, visual arts, and games. Confirmed to headline are BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, OF MONTREAL, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, THE SWORD, WHAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS, OCTOPUS PROJECT. Price - Low: $7.00. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Web Link: http://www.freepresssummerfest.com/. Saturday, August 8, 2009, 12:00 PM – Sunday, August 9, 2009, 10:00 PM. Eleanor Tinsley Park. For more info visit www.freepresssummerfest.com.

2009 AstroWorld Reunion

A party for former employees AND anyone who loved the park! Saturday, August 15, 2009, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Sacred Heart Society Hall 816 E. Whitney Dr. Houston.

Texas Renaissance Festival Wedding Tours

“Wedding Tours” What: Texas Renaissance Wedding Tours - Come view our five beautiful wedding venues and receive information about our three enchanting wedding packages. When: Tours for 2009 will be held on the following Saturdays: March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 11th, August 1st, September 12th, and October 3rd. Where: The Texas Renaissance Festival Main Office(Directly north of the Main Festival Gates) 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX 77363 50 miles Northwest of Houston. Time: 9:45 am To reserve a spot for the tour or to receive additional information please call 1-800-458-3435, email us at weddings@texrenfest.com or visit www.texrenfest.com. Contact: Shelly Lee Wedding and Vendor Coordinator 800-458-3435 ext. 223 weddings@texrenfest.com shelly@texrenfest.com. Saturday, September 5, 2009, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX. 77363.

Shop Til You Drop Arts and Crafts Market

The Copperfield Women's Club presents our annual Shop Til You Drop Arts and Crafts Market on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 9 am to 4pm. Over 100 vendors! Still seeking vendors-contact Elena McCreery at e.m.mccreery@sbcglobal.net or 281-855-2644. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching our community and providing scholarships to local high school area students. Please join us and get a head start on your holiday shopping! Age Range: All Ages. Saturday, September 12, 2009, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Berry Center 8877 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, TX 77433.

Texas Renaissance Festival Wedding Tours

“Wedding Tours” What: Texas Renaissance Wedding Tours - Come view our five beautiful wedding venues and receive information about our three enchanting wedding packages. When: Tours for 2009 will be held on the following Saturdays: March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th, July 11th, August 1st, September 12th, and October 3rd. Where: The Texas Renaissance Festival Main Office(Directly north of the Main Festival Gates) 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX 77363 50 miles Northwest of Houston. Time: 9:45 am To reserve a spot for the tour or to receive additional information please call 1-800-458-3435, email us at weddings@texrenfest.com or visit www.texrenfest.com. Contact: Shelly Lee Wedding and Vendor Coordinator 800-458-3435 ext. 223 weddings@texrenfest.com shelly@texrenfest.com. Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM. 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX. 77363.