There's lots to do in Central Texas, and in the springtime, even more! Here's a sampling of events you might want to try. There's bound to be something to interest you!
April 1:
TDHMA Plow Day. Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association Plow Day in Tolar.
April 1-20:
National Cutting Horse Association 2008 Super Stakes & Super Stakes Classic. If you're into cutting horses, no explanation necessary.
April 3-6:
CNU XVI: New Urbanism & the Booming Metropolis. Conference on New Urbanism, green building, how communities can maintain their character while welcoming new development, and more.
April 4-5:
Heart of Texas Morgan Horse Club Open Fun Show. A fun show, with the emphasis on "fun", open to all breeds. (In the interests of full disclosure: I'm the Show Secretary and a founding member of HOTMHC - it was born at a meeting in my living room.)
April 4-6:
Urban Music Festival. The Urban LIFE Group (ULG) — in partnership with the City of Austin, local businesses and organizations — will create a weekend of events targeting African Americans from throughout Texas, the Southwest region and around the nation.
April 5:
Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival 2008. It's all about the food and the music! This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Enjoy dancers, juju mamas, and lots of beads and tokens. Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Brass Bands, Blues, Rock, & Jazz . Belly dancers and late night burlesque shows will add to the excitement.
Keep Austin Beautiful Clean Sweep 2008. Join your neighbors in volunteer squads to clean up our fair city, and then party together!
April 10-11:
Austin International Poetry Festival 2008. The world's largest nonjuried poetry festival.
April 10-13:
Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. Food, wine, great chefs, classes, tours, and more. Me, I'm going to the Sunday Fair in San Gabriel Park on Sunday afternoon - all of that in one place, woo hoo!
April 13:
Schlotsky's Bun Run 2008. 26 years and still running strong.
April 17-20:
Old Settlers' Music Festival. Since 1987, Americana, arts & crafts, camping, food & libations. Acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves & award-winning artists from around the world.
April 19:
Women and Their Work 30th Anniversary Art Party. 15 screens, interactive art, video fun, celebrating 30 years of Women and Their Work.
4-H Williamson County Hoofpicks Open Horse Show Series. Georgetown Show Barn, Georgetown, TX.
April 24:
Umlauf Garden Party, held at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Honorary Chair Marcia Ball, Featured Artist Gordon Fowler, music, food, silent auction, sculpture, and more. Tickets on sale now.
April 26:
Eeyore's 45th Birthday Party. Costumes, drumming, food, costumes, drink, fun in the sun, did I mention costumes? Classic Austin fun; remember to wear a costume! And bring a camera! Fundraiser for Austin nonprofits. How many places can you have this much fun and do good at the same time? (Well, in Austin, quite a lot, really.)
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Tricia - Looks like lots of activities for April in your area. I bet Judi Morgan would like to attend this activity since she is from Lake Charles.Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival 2008 I hope Judi will stop by. I'm sure she will see it, I noticed you posted to the Lone Sar Real Estate Professional group.