Explore Events & Festivals
25 May 2017 by Penny Richey

Hi  Neighbors

It’s almost Memorial Day and summertime is upon us.  There are so many things to do in proximity of Houston that I thought I’d try something new.  Every month I want to send you an update on interesting things that might make a fun weekend break.

Check these out for June:

GRIMES COUNTY FAIR:  May 27-June 10.   Navasota event features a barbecue cook-off, creative arts contests and livestock events.  Grimes County Expo Center, 5220 FM 3455, Navasota:  979-412-2133.  www.grimescountyfair.com

TEXAS CITY FUNFEST:  June 2-3. Expect arts and crafts, barbecue cook-off, children’s actiiies and live entertainment at the Mall of the Mainland. 409-935-1408:   www.texascitychamber.com.

SE CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVAL:  June 3.  Music, dance, customs and authentic foods are the focus of this downtown event at Jones Plaza.  www.caribbeanheritagetx.org.  Inner Loop.

AIA SAND CASTLE COMPETITION:   June 3.  Galveston’s East Beach opens to teams and sponsors at 6:30 a.m. for his fundraising competition.  For audiences the beach opens at 9:00 a.m.  Bring a picnic,watch the construction and see the Golden Bucket Awards.  www.aiahouston.

HOUSTON EXOTIC AUTO FEST:  June 4.  Event at NRG Park showcases private exotic automobiles, select dealerships, a high-ed aftermarket and premier non-automotive luxury brands.  houstonexoticautofestival.com  INNER LOOP.

WINE AND FOOD WEEK:  June  5-11.  The Woodlands event features 500 wines, 50 restaurants, wine producers and culinary personalities.  www.wineandfoodweek.com

WORLD OCEANS DAY FESTIVAL AND SEAWEED ART CONTEST:  June 8.  Activities educate about oceans and ecosystems and there’s a sargassum/marine debris art contest.  Stewart Beach 201 Seawall, Galveston,:  www.artistboat.org.

CZECH KOLACHE-KLOBASE FESTIVAL:  June 10.  East Bernard’s Riverside Hall will host polka dancing, arts and crafts, sausage and barbecue chicken.  kiddie games, dancers and a cakewalk.  979-335-7907  www.kkfest.com.

GALVESTON CAJUN CRAWFISH FESTIVAL:  June 16-18.  Mudbugs, live music and family-friendly activities at Kermit Courville Stadium in Galveston.  wwwgccrawfishfestival.com

FATHERS DAY WEEKEND CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW:  June 17.  On the square in downtown Conroe.  713-204-9698.

JUNETEENTH AT EMANCIPATION PARK:  June 18:  The renovated park will host a celebration.  3018 Dowling;  832-395-7400  INNER LOOP.

HOUSTON PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE:  June 24.  Celebrates the LGBT community at downtown’s Hermann Square.  www.pridehouston.org.  INNER LOOP

VINTIQUE:  June 24-25:  Pop-up market with industrial and architectural pieces, French and European antiques, midcenturn modern and American at Silver Street Studios.  www.vintiqueflea.com  INNER LOOP

content thanks to Houston Chronicle Explore.

I hope you will explore some of these events and report back.  Have a great June!!!

Penny Richey, Penrich Properties, 713-468-4655

Penny Richey

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