2008
Calendar of Events
JANUARY
January 21 - Martin Luther King Event - March to begin at the Courthouse Square. To end at Dunbar Center. For more information contact Harvey Miller at (512) 396-4903. ##
FEBRUARY
February 2 - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m. and takes about an hour and a half. The cost is $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for your reservation.
February 16 & 17 - Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers Show - An AKC licensed All Breed and Junior Showmanship Event to be held at the Hays County Civic Center. Free family event. Please no baby strollers. Dogs not participating in the judging are discouraged. An Onofrio Dog Show, LLC. For more information contact Owen Proctor at (512) 357-6102. ##
February 17 - 2008 Olympic Team Trials Qualifier - Red River Racing Team of San Marcos will host the 2008 Olympic Team Trials Qualifier. Professional racers from throughout the country will be coming to San Marcos' Rio Vista Park to begin their run for a spot on the Olympic Team! There will be pro-racing, novice, and junior classes so that anyone interested can compete in several competitions. Come enjoy the Olympic Spirit! For additional information, please contact Ben or Michelle Kvanli at (512) 203-0093.
MARCH
March 1, 2 p.m. - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center and takes about an hour and a half. The cost is $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for your reservation.
April
April 4-6 - SpringsFest 2008 - Second Annual Springs Fest at Rio Vista Park! A variety of courses will be offered: Never-ever paddler, Kayak 101, Canoe 101, Beginning Whitewater, Intermediate Whitewater, Rolling, Freestyle Whitewater, Sea Kayaking, Kayak and Canoe Fishing, and many more! Junior boater classes will be offered as well, and an introduction to the Junior Olympic racing program. For more information call (512) 203-0093.
April 5 - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m. and takes about an hour and a half. The cost is $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for your reservation.
April 5 - Youthfest - This annual celebration of kids and arts will feature music, dancing, poetry reading, arts and crafts activities such as mask making, painting, and paper mache. Concession sales will benefit the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. All activities are free of charge. Event to be held on the banks of the San Marcos River at San Marcos Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, please contact (512) 754-0500. ##
April 19 - Mutt Strutt - Annual celebration of pets held at River Ridge Park. For additional information, please contact Donna Bellion at (512) 353-4745.
April 25 - 27 - Central Texas Golf Fest - Largest amateur golf tournament in United States. Participants play on seven courses in a tri-county area. For more information contact the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce at (512) 393-5900. ##
April 26 & 27 - Texas State Mariachi Festival - The annual festival will include workshops taught by the best in the area, a Mariachi Competition, and a concert featuring the competition winners. For information please contact John Lopez at (512) 245-7501. ##
May
May 2 - 4 - Viva! Cinco de Mayo - State Menudo Cook-off to be held on the grounds of the Hays County Civic Center. Three days of family fun and musical entertainment. Fajita, Brisket and Menudo cook-offs. Saturday: morning parade in downtown San Marcos - 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 2nd annual Slug Fest. Grounds admission $2.00; Slug Fest admission fee. Food/Arts & Crafts - Leo Dutchover (512) 461-7341; Entertainment/Little Miss Cinco - Richard Deleon (512) 923-8738; Parade - James Cruz (512) 461-7363; Menudo Cook-off - Carrie Costilla (512) 461-7386; BBQ Cook-Off - David Peterson (512) 923-8758; and General Chairperson - Mike Guerra (512) 923-8757. ## **
May 3 & 4 - Heritage Home Tours/Tours of Distinction - 2008 marks the 34th anniversary of the Heritage Association's Historic Home Tours. Heritage Association docents, many of them in costume, are stationed at each home to offer informaiton about each home. On this festive weekend, the self-paced tour of six historic homes built between 1887 and 1920, spanning American Foursquare, Queen Anne, Pioneer Farmhouse, Greek Revival and other styles, with outstanding exterior and interior elements wil be featured. At the first home visited, ticket holders receive a lovely 2008 Homes Tour catalog, which includes a map and descriptions of all homes. For information contact the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce at (512) 393-5900. ##
May 3 - 5 - 2008 Texas State Celebrity Golf Classic - Saturday: Dinner and Auction; Sunday: Celebrity Scramble and Tennis Tournament; Monday: Celebrity Golf Classic. For additional information, please contact (512) 245-2396. ##
May 9, 8:30 p.m. - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza to enjoy Disney/Pixar Ratatouille. Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
May 17 - Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival - Sit back, relax on the banks of the San Marcos River and enjoy the sounds of Texas Western Swing legends. Food, crafts, fun and plenty of Western Swing entertainment. For more information contact the San Marcos Main Street office at (512) 393-8430. ## **
JUNE
June 5, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at Veramendi Plaza featuring 'Texas State University Swing Band'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
June 7 - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m. and takes about an hour and a half. Donation: $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for reservations.
June 10 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
June 12, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at Veramendi Plaza featuring 'Wild Basin Winds' (Woodwind Quintet). Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. Entertainment: Wild Basin Winds (Woodwind Quintet). For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
June 14 - Texas Water Safari - The world's toughest boat race. The 260-mile non-stop adventure begins on the San Marcos River at Aquarena Center and ends in Seadrift, Texas. A favorite for canoeists, kayakers, and spectators from all over. Free spectator admission. For more information call (512) 738-6607. ##
June 17 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
June 19, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at Veramendi Plaza or San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Heart of Texas Chorus'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
June 20 & 21 - Juneteenth Celebrations - Enjoy the oldest known annual celebration of the ending of slavery. Festivities include an old fashion picnic, BBQ cook-off, and festivities for the entire family. Saturday activities will be held at San Marcos Plaza. For more information, contact Harvey Miller at (512) 396-4903. For BBQ cook-off (Saturday) information, please contact David Peterson (512) 738-2583. ## **
June 24 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
June 26, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at Veramendi Plaza or San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Dimensions in Blue' (Jazz Band from the Air Force Band of the West). Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
July
July 1 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
July 3, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at Veramendi Plaza or San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Hill Country Community Band'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
July 4 - Summerfest - Freedom—Patriotism—Independence!!! The City of San Marcos is hosting the most exciting community independence celebration at a new location this year. This FREE event will feature live entertainment, food booths, children’s activities, a patriotic program and a fireworks exhibition. Summerfest will be held on the grounds of San Marcos Plaza Park, same location as Sights of Sounds of Christmas. Rain or shine, festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a variety of musical and family entertainment. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Musical entertainment will continue after the fireworks display until 11 p.m. For additional information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400 or www.summerfestsanmarcos.com. Free Admission. ## **
July 5 - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m. and takes about an hour and a half. The cost is $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for your reservation.
July 8 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
July 10, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Terri Hendrix Band'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
July 15 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
July 17, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at Veramendi Plaza or San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Zydeco Blanco'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
July 22 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
July 24, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Salsa del Rio'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
July 29 - Movies in Your Park - Bring the kids, blanket, and picnic basket to San Marcos Plaza and enjoy a family night out. Movie will start at sunset. (Title to be announced at a later date.) Free admission. Concessions will be available. For additional information, please call (512) 393-8400.
July 31, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at Veramendi Plaza or San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'The Patio Boys'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
August
August 2 - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m., and takes about an hour and a half. The cost is $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for your reservation.
August 7, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Mariachi Nueva Generacion'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
August 14, 7:30 p.m. - Summer in the Park Concert Series - Entertainment under the stars at San Marcos Plaza Park featuring 'Two Tons of SteeL'. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of free music. For more information contact the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 393-8400. ##
August 15 - 17 - Tax-Free Weekend - Consumers will not pay taxes on any individual clothing or footwear item valued up to $100. Select stores at Prime Outlets-San Marcos and Tanger Outlet Center will be open extended hours. Additional savings offered throughout the weekend.
August 29 - 31 - FIESTA 2008 - Three days of live musical entertainment, a variety of food booths, activities for all ages, and a chance to win fabulous prizes. For more information call St. John Church at (512) 353-8969. ##
SEPTEMBER
September 6 - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m. and takes about an hour and a half. Donation: $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for reservations.
September 20 - Junior Texas Water Safari - The 16-mile adventure is an exhilarating opportunity for avid, young canoeist and kayakers. Begins at City Park, ends in Staples, Texas. Contact information (512) 738-6607. Entry Fee.
September 27 - Pet Fest - Pet Prevent a Litter (PALS) of Central Texas will host the seventh annual PET FEST at San Marcos Plaza Park from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations This is a celebration of all pets, large and small, and restrained animals with nice manners are invited. Please contact Sharri Boyett at 512-754-7257 for further information.
October 4, 2 p.m. - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m. and takes about an hour and a half. Donation: $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for reservations.
October 4 & 5 - Central Texas Seniors Golf Fest - Two-day tournament for men ages 50+. For more information contact the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce at (512) 393-5900. ##
NOVEMBER
November 1 - Living History Trolley Tour - The “returned spirits” of General and Mrs. Edward Burleson showcase historic sites around San Marcos and tell of our town’s early days. The tour leaves from the Tanger Outlet Visitor Center at 2 p.m. and takes about an hour and a half. Donation: $5. Call (512) 396-3739 for reservations.
November 8 - Commemorative Air Force Veterans' Day Dinner & Hangar Dance - Presented by the Central Texas Wing of the CAF Ghost Squadron, the dinner and dance will be held at the Centex Hangar at the San Marcos, Texas Airport. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Other activities include a silent auction and dance contest. For more information contact the Centex Wing at (512) 396-1943.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Celebration - Join the citizens of San Marcos as they pay tribute to military war heroes at the annual Hays County Veterans' Day Parade in downtown San Marcos. Free for spectators. For information call (512) 393-8400. ##
DECEMBER
December 4 - 6 - Sights and Sounds of Christmas - Lights, lights, and more lights. Start your Christmas shopping early at the Texas marketplace. Visit Santa’s village, ride the carousel, view a live nativity scene and enjoy delicious holiday favorites. The entire family will get into the holiday spirit by joining in on all the fun-filled activities. Event hours are 6 p.m to 10:30 p.m. Free admission and Free park and ride from the Strahan Coliseum parking area. Please call (512) 393-8400 or visit the website for additional information www.sights-n-sounds.org. ## **
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Dates and Events are subject to change. Last updated 5.02.08
Hays County Civic Center Calendar of Events
Texas State University-San Marcos Calendar of Events
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