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SUMMARY:Jailbreak Beach Escape
DESCRIPTION:The Jailbreak Beach Escape on May 7 has become a South Padre Island tradition. Each May\, thousands of runners conquer the 5k course covering 20 challenging obstacles on the beaches of South Padre. Following is a Texas-sized beach party at Clayton’s Beach Bar. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/jailbreak-beach-escape/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Tacos 'n Tequila Craft Cocktails Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, South Texas Health System\, the Radisson Hotel\, and McAllen Nut & Bolt invite you to this year’s Tacos ‘n Tequila Showcase. Come taste the best tacos and the best tequila craft cocktails in McAllen. \nRestaurants participating this year include Republic of the Rio Grande\, Birdie Bistro\, On the Border\, Costa Messa\, On the Grill and Palenque Grill. Benny & the Katz will provide live music. \nFor more information\, contact Gerry at 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/tacos-n-tequila-craft-cocktails-showcase/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel\, 2721 South 10th Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Hats Off to Business Women Dinner & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the Hats Off to Business Women Dinner & Expo on April 27. The gathering of business women celebrates successes while offering networking opportunities. Attendees may also learn how SBA can assist in the creation or expansion of their businesses from keynote speaker Angela Burton\, RGV SBA district director. \nThe event also includes a Kentucky Derby hat contest. \nIndividual tickets to Hats Off to Business Women are $50. Attendees may also reserve a table of eight for $600 by calling the RGVHCC. Vendor table are also available by contacting the chamber. Non-member vendor tables are $250 and include two tickets. Member vendor tables are $200 and include two tickets. \nIndividual tickets are available for purchase online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/hats-off-to-business-women-dinner-expo/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton\, 800 Convention Center Blvd.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts an Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon April 27 at the Edinburg Conference Center. Administrative professionals and employers can join the national celebration over a lunch with motivational speaker Dr. Kathy Gruver. \nGruver is an award-winning author and professional speaker with more than 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior. Her topics include stress reduction\, mindset and positivity where she creates space for both learning and laughter. \nTickets and tables of eight are available for purchase by contacting the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/administrative-professionals-day-luncheon/
LOCATION:Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance\, 118 Paseo del Prado\, Edinburg\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
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SUMMARY:Spring Migration Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Experience the spectacle and colors of spring bird migration through South Padre Island at the Spring Migration Celebration April 23-24. \nThe weekend includes birding workshops and presentations and a native plant sale. Also on the schedule are Island golf cart birding tours and kids’ activities.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/spring-migration-celebration/
LOCATION:South Padre Island Birding\, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary\, 6801 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Padre Island Birding%2C Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary":MAILTO:choward@spibirding.com
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place April 15 at McAllen Food Park. \nEvery third Friday of the month\, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-park-unplugged-9/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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SUMMARY:Sunset Live
DESCRIPTION:After a brief pause for two years\, McAllen’s Sunset Live outdoor music festival returns in its full capacity April 9 with a Tex-Mex Country R&B musical celebration.  \nAdmission and parking to the concert is free and is open to the whole family\, including pets. \nThe lineup for Saturday is as follows:\n\n6-6:45 p.m. – Yoga class with Quiet Mind Yoga\n6:30 p.m. – STAARZ\, R&B Pop from Brownsville\n7 p.m. – Lizzie Astorga\, Mexican &American Pop from Brownsville\n8 p.m. – Ricky J & Desert Bloom\, Country from McAllen\n9 p.m. – Darius Jackson\, Blues musician from Austin\n\nAbout Sunset Live\nSunset Live includes three concerts in the spring and three concerts in the fall. Each concert takes place the second Saturday of the month. The series focuses on promoting the arts and giving up-and-coming artists and musicians a different type of exposure outside of the local bar scene. 
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sunset-live-2/
LOCATION:McAllen Convention Center Oval Park.\, 700 Convention Center Blvd\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Community Family Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:McAllen Public Library hosts a Community Family Health Fair on April 9 at the Main library. Attendees can “Get on Track with your Health” by taking advantage of free health screenings and visiting many informational stations. Families can enjoy free mini train rides\, jump rope and hoola hoop contests\, a bubble dance-a-thon more. The Health Fair will take place inside the library lobby and outside\, in front of the facility. \nDr. Martin Ekoumou and UTRGV-UT Health Rio Grande Valley students will be onsite providing free health screenings. These include blood pressure checks\, BMI testing\, diabetes screening and cholesterol testing. \nAgencies such as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension\, Hammond Vision Center\, McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic\, Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association\, Endeavors\, South Texas Health System\, Power of Why Studio\, Vitalant\, McAllen Metro and many others will share information about their services to our community. \nThe Community Family Health Fair is free and open to the public. \nFor more information\, contact the library or visit its website.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/community-family-health-fair/
LOCATION:McAllen Public Library\, 4001 North 23rd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Public Library":MAILTO:referencelibrarian@mcallen.net
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SUMMARY:TSC Ruby Gala
DESCRIPTION:Texas Southmost College continues its celebration of its 95th anniversary April 2 with its Ruby Gala. \nThe night will include a string quartet and live music by Rockstar Denied. Online and live auctions will include sport\, spa and restaurant packages as well as art pieces and jewelry from local donors. The evening also includes a surf and turf dinner. \nThe gala takes place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on the second floor of the TSC Olivera Student Services building. This is the third celebratory event honoring the college’s 95th anniversary held over the past year.  \nAll proceeds from donors and auction purchases will benefit the TSC Foundation’s student scholarships. \nTSC Foundation scholarships help hundreds of students each year. Most recently\, they have also provided full scholarships to TSC’s Workforce Training students in programs such as Welding\, Scaffolding and Insulation. These programs lead to immediate employment with companies that offer great pay and benefits. 
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/tsc-ruby-gala/
LOCATION:Oliveira Student Services Center\, 2nd Floor\, 80 Fort Brown\, Brownsville\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Tumlinson":MAILTO:david.tumlinson@tsc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T130000
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SUMMARY:McAllen Cruise Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the second annual “McAllen Classic Car Cruise Night” in McAllen April 2 from 1-7 p.m. Admission is free. \nThe chamber invites all car enthusiasts to come out for a family-friendly event while strolling down memory lane viewing the different decades of automobile history. The event promises to be fun and enjoyable\, with a special guest appearance by the Green Ghost. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed. \nThe classic car cruise will start at the McAllen Chamber led by the Green Ghost. It will then work its way North on Main Street to The Old Church and then back to the McAllen Chamber. Judging will take place at the McAllen Chamber. The announcement of winners will take place in the latter part of the afternoon. \n“We’re excited to have the Green Ghost sponsor the event\,” stated Blanca Cardenas\, Interim President & CEO. “Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and greet and take photos with Charlie Clark\, star of the Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone\, which will premiere in select theaters on April 29.” \nFor more information about the McAllen Classic Car Cruise\, contact Wally or Maritza at 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-cruise-night/
LOCATION:McAllen Chamber of Commerce\, 1200 Ash Ave.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Monarch Fest
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, Monarch Butterflies migrate north and east around March or April. On April 2\, Quinta Mazatlan hosts the annual Monarch Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in McAllen\, with the Bug Parade at 11 a.m. \nFamily activities include live music\, dance\, vendors\, arts & crafts\, migration path\, speakers\, garden tours\, food and other activities. The main stage features cultural dances and performers throughout the festival. Quinta Mazatlan encourages festival goers to wear orange and wings. \nChildren of all ages will enjoy the Bug Parade with an invitation to dress as a pollinator and walk in the parade. The Bug Parade is led by the famous McHi Drumline\, Butterfly Stilt Walkers and more entertainers. Kids can also meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar along the route. \nAmbassador animals will be on display with presentations by Gladys Porter Zoo and Animal Contacto. Boy Scouts can work on fulfilling badge requirements including Grow Something\, In the Wild\, Feathers-Fur-Fins and the Insect Badge. Girl Scouts can work to complete Outdoor Art Petal\, Animal Habitat\, Garden and Bug Badges. \nAdults will enjoy the live music\, garden tours\, native plant sale\, vendors\, food and monarch/gardening speakers. The streets of “Mazatlan” will feature educational booths hosted by UTRGV Entomology\, Estero Llano Grande\, Resaca de las Palmas\, McAllen Recycling & Composting\, McAllen Fire Station\, McAllen Police Department\, McAllen Library\, McAllen Public Utility\, One Up Mushroom\, Santa Ana NWR\, Texas Master Naturalists and more. \nFestival sponsors are the Radisson Hotel\, Med Care EMS\, Whataburger and many educational organizations and volunteers. \nFestival admission is $7 for adults\, $5 for children\, and children ages 2 and under are admitted free. \nTickets are available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/monarch-fest/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Texas Onion Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco. The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date\, Oct. 15. \nThe festivities include live entertainment on two stages\, the exciting Onion Eating Contest\, food\, commercial booths\, kiddie rides\, two performances by the Dancing Horses at the Charro Arena\, 1015 Market\, Car Show\, cooking demonstrations at the Culinary Center and more. \nGates open Saturday at 10 a.m. Parking and admission for 2022 are free. \nFor more information\, call the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/texas-onion-fest/
LOCATION:Downtown Weslaco\, Texas Blvd.\, Weslaco\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327
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SUMMARY:17th Brownsville Guitar Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts presents the Brownsville Guitar Festival on March 25 and 26. The event features performances by some of the best\, most inventive acoustic guitarists in the world today. \nBerta Rojas\, “guitarist extraordinaire”\, nominated three times for Latin Grammy Awards\, brings her vibrant and uniquely popular style to the stage while Xavier Jara displays talents that won him the world’s most prestigious solo guitar competition.\nCreated by Dr. Michael Quantz in 2001\, the festival was designed to benefit students and music programs of all levels studying music on the guitar. Ensembles from more than 50 cities across the United States and Mexico have participated in the festival. Some of the greats in the classical guitar world have performed and taught for us including Grammy winners David Russell\, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet\, Jason Vieaux\, and Los Romeros.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/17th-brownsville-guitar-festival/
LOCATION:TSC Performing Arts Center\, 90 Taylor Avenue\, Brownsville\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220318T220000
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place March 18 at McAllen Food Park. \nEvery third Friday of the month\, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-park-unplugged-8/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T120000
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SUMMARY:National Plant a Flower Day at the Mazatlan Morning
DESCRIPTION:March 12 is National Plant a Flower Day and Quinta Mazatlan is celebrating with Mazatlan Morning from 9 a.m. to noon with the Native Plant Sale\, Talk\, Walk & Seed Bombing. \nMcAllen urban ecologist John Brush presents a program at 10 a.m. titled “Quinta in Bloom\,” highlighting the native flowers around the sanctuary. \nMike Heep\, Valley’s native plant nursery owner\, will sell plants from 9 a.m. to noon with a presentation at 11 a.m. This is an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about what to grow in a garden. \nKids and adults alike can make Seed Bombs to take home and toss anywhere they would like to cover with flowers.  Seed Bombs are balls made out of clay\, compost and seeds.  Apparently\, Seed Bombs were first used in the 70’s to “bomb” large vacant lots in New York City with flowers—they called it guerilla gardening. \nThe event is free with park admission of $3 for adults\, $2 for children\, and ages 2 and under are free. Reserve your tickets online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com in order for the park to prepare accordingly. \nFor more information\, contact Quinta Mazatlan or follow Quinta Mazatlan on social media.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/national-plant-a-flower-day-at-the-mazatlan-morning/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Habitat Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Springtime means an opportunity to keep expanding the SPI Birding\, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary‘s habitats. Lend the staff a hand March 12 as they plant native trees\, shrubs and nectar plants in effort to get the grounds in shape to benefit the upcoming spring bird and Monarch migration. \nThe center has some shovels\, garden tools and gloves\, but volunteers bringing their own is helpful. \nVolunteers who stay for two hours receive free admission to the center for the day.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/spring-habitat-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:South Padre Island Birding\, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary\, 6801 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Padre Island Birding%2C Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary":MAILTO:choward@spibirding.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Keep McAllen Beautiful hosts its in-person Arbor Day Celebration March 5\, with a 5K\, 10K\, kids 2K and 25-mile bike ride and social bike ride. The celebration also includes educational booths and tree workshops. \nRegister for run and biking events online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:McAllen Munical Park\, 1921 North Bicentennial Blvd.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keep McAllen Beautiful":MAILTO:kmb@mcallen.net
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SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Rio Grande City holds its first annual free Community Health and Wellness Fair March 4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the AC2E Elementary School in Fort Ringgold. \nDedicated to the health and wellness needs of families in the Rio Grande City area\, local clinicians and health professionals will provide free health screenings\, medical information\, education and health-related services including the following: \n\nCholesterol Screenings\nBlood Pressure Screenings\nLiver Scans\nMedical Weight Loss\nRehabilitation Consulting\nBehavioral Health\nCar Seat Checks\nFlu Vaccines\nCardiovascular Disease\nDiabetes Screening\nCardiac Health Screening\nAlzheimer’s Disease Screening\n\nVendors and health care service providers may register online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/health-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:AC2E Elementary School in Fort Ringgold\, Fort Ringgold\, Rio Grande City\, 78582
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angelina Villarreal":MAILTO:avillarreal@cityofrgc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T194356Z
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SUMMARY:South Padre Island Chili Expo (SPICE)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to the South Padre Island Chili Expo (SPICE) Feb. 19\, benefiting South Padre Island Walk for Women. The event helps support women and families in the Valley who are fighting breast cancer with financial assistance. \nTo register to cook\, you will need to complete both the registration form and the Health Department Application and return both to reeslangspi@gmail.com. You are also responsible for reading and following the Cooks Rules and the Health Department Rules.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/south-padre-island-chili-expo-spice/
LOCATION:Louie’s Backyard\, 2305 Laguna Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Padre Island Walk for Women":MAILTO:reeslangspi@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20220209T195205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T195436Z
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place Feb. 18 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month\, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-park-unplugged-7/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20220207T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T193230Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Rio Grande Valley Quilt Show "Wizard of Oz"
DESCRIPTION:The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild presents the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Show Feb. 18-19 to further their mission to preserve and encourage the art of quilting. \nHundreds of quilts will be on display in 14 categories. The event also includes hourly demos\, vendors\, a silent auction\, door prizes and more. \nShow hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 a day or $15 both days for adults; $5 per day for teens ages 13-18; and children 12 years and under are free.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/2022-rio-grande-valley-quilt-show-wizard-of-oz/
LOCATION:South Padre Island Convention Centre\, 7355 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild":MAILTO:info@rgvqg.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20220113T152346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T152346Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo
DESCRIPTION:The annual Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo is back better than ever on South Padre Island Feb. 8-12. The five-day expo includes distinguished guest speakers\, exhibits and tours. \nLearn all about the fascinating natural treasures South Texas and the lower Laguna Madre have to offer. The array of topics include sea turtles\, native plants\, birds\, fishing\, butterflies and dragonflies\, and more. \nVisit spibirding.com/wowe for more details\, presenter schedule\, and to register for tours.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/26th-annual-winter-outdoor-wildlife-expo/
LOCATION:SPI Birding\, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary\, 6801 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220206
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20220118T171025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T171308Z
UID:10000683-1643846400-1644105599@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:SPI Kite Fest
DESCRIPTION:The SPI Kite Fest is back for 2022 at the SPI Convention Center Feb. 3-5 for indoor kite performances and the outdoor festival. \nThe weekend also includes On the Flats and a banquet at the Isla Grand Beach Resort.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/spi-kite-fest/
LOCATION:SPI Convention Center\, 7355 Padre Blvd.\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20211214T201317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T201317Z
UID:10000679-1639989000-1639996200@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Hot Cocoa For Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for Hot Cocoa For Heroes Dec. 20. The chamber will give out hot cocoa\, sweet bread and tamales to veterans and first responders.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/hot-cocoa-for-heroes/
LOCATION:Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce\, 311 E. Tyler Ave.\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20211208T194535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T194950Z
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place Dec. 17 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month\, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-park-unplugged-6/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="McAllen Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20211208T184913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T184913Z
UID:10000531-1639242000-1639245600@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Santa Dash 5k Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and RGV Theme Runs present the return of the annual Santa Dash fun run. Join in kicking off the Weslaco Christmas Parade on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Each runner will get receive a five-piece Santa Suit\, a medal and a bib. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/santa-dash-5k-fun-run/
LOCATION:Weslaco City Hall\, 255 South Kansas Ave.\, Weslaco\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20211117T194938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T194938Z
UID:10000525-1637136000-1637168400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Night of Lights: "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree" Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg present the annual Night of Lights Parade on Dec. 3. \nThe parade kicks off at 7 p.m. in the Edinburg Downtown District with organizations\, schools\, marching groups\, businesses and community groups on various floats. Trophies and awards will go to first-\, second- and third-place winners in the business\, civic and school divisions. \nThe festive event is free to the public.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/night-of-lights-rocking-around-the-christmas-tree-parade/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20211110T202727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T202755Z
UID:10000649-1636912800-1636999200@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:246th USMC Birthday Ball Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Valley veterans and families come together for the USMC Birthday Ball Celebration on Nov. 14 to celebrate the day the U.S. Marines were founded\, Nov. 10\, 1775 and also to celebrate Veterans’ Day. \nHonor Guest for the evening is Gunnery Sergeant Marvin Hernandez Garcia. The event includes dinner\, dance\, door prices\, and free beer and margarita drinks for the social hour. Cash Bar will be open all night.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/246th-usmc-birthday-ball-celebration/
LOCATION:Isla Grand Resort\, 500 Padre Boulevard\, South Padre Island\, TX\, 78597\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20211101T190055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T190055Z
UID:10000677-1636192800-1636214400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Port Isabel Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce for its annual Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival in the Sutherland’s parking lot Nov. 6. \nDozens of professional and amateur chefs prepare their favorite recipes for thousands of festival attendees at a modest fee. Each contestant’s recipe will be judged on appearance\, aroma and taste by a select panel of judges. Winner announcements take place at 4 p.m. \nThe Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival also includes live entertainment by The Agency\, vendors and exciting new challenges. \nGate fee is $5 per adult\, and children 12 and under are free.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/port-isabel-shrimp-cook-off-seafood-festival/
LOCATION:Sutherland’s\, 1723 Texas 100\, Port Isabel\, TX\, 78578\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTSTAMP:20260423T145755
CREATED:20211018T215656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T220107Z
UID:10000517-1636156800-1636243199@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:The City of Pharr’s annual Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event takes place Nov. 6 in Downtown Pharr (118 South Cage Blvd.). The parade will take place at 4:30 p.m. with the Fireworks Show following at 8 p.m. \nThe Pharr Salute to Veterans Parade and Fireworks event allows the community to show gratitude while honoring the men and women who have valiantly served the nation. Participants should sport their stars and stripes with pride and display their best red\, white and blue. \nThe parade lineup will start at the intersection of Cage and Polk\, and end at Sam Houston.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/pharr-salute-to-veterans-parade-and-fireworks/
LOCATION:Downtown Pharr\, 118 South Cage Blvd.\, Pharr\, TX\, 78577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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