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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20220113T143703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T143841Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T220000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220206
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T171308Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211220T103000
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CREATED:20211214T201317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T201317Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211217T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20211208T184913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T184913Z
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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:20260423T163454
CREATED:20211117T194938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T194938Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20211110T202727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T202755Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20211101T190055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T190055Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20211018T215656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T220107Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20211027T181001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T191001Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Butterfly Festival - Community Day
DESCRIPTION:The National Butterfly Center hosts its free Texas Butterfly Festival Community Day Oct. 30 with activities\, vendors and exhibits. \nActivities include make your own Banana Brew\, ‘Butterfly U’ for Young Naturalists and ‘Wild Things’ Arts & Crafts. Attendees can also Hunt the Hackberry Trail\, Pin the Tail on the Swallowtail\, and climb all over our ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ playscape. \nVendors and exhibits will set up in the Visitor’s Pavilion and in the gardens for all to enjoy the peak of butterfly season in South Texas. \nAbout The National Butterfly Center\nEach year\, the National Butterfly Center provides engaging environmental education programs to thousands of children in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Proceeds from the Texas Butterfly Festival support high-quality\, conservation programs and provide scholarships to very low income students and schools.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/texas-butterfly-festival-community-day/
LOCATION:National Butterfly Center\, 3333 Butterfly Park\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T130000
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SUMMARY:Quinta Mazatlán Halloween Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center‘s Halloween Party in the Park takes place Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nThe event is free with park admission. Guests will be able to walk the Sticks and Bones trail\, do some shopping from some local vendors and stop by Randerie’s food truck. Live performances include the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Folkorico dancers and the award-winning Mariachi Mariposas. \nThe event is free with park admission. \nTickets are available at the gate or online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/quinta-mazatlan-halloween-party-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T214933Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Hidalgo County Republican Party hosts a Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day Oct. 16. From 12:30-2:30 p.m.\, join in for hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone is invited.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/texas-dept-of-public-safety-army-national-guard-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Hidalgo County Republican Party Headquarters\, 4900 North 23rd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210905T172752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T211715Z
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place Oct. 15 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_sept2021-2021-10-15/
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:20211015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20211013T213612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T213612Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Crawl: A Coffee\, Culture and Lifestyle Festival
DESCRIPTION:H-E-B Park hosts the inaugural Coffee Crawl Oct. 15\, featuring coffee vendors from across the RGV. The evening also features a coffee contest\, local performers\, pastry vendors and other local retail vendors. \nTickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Fellow pet friends are allowed and tickets are $5. \nPurchase tickets online or the H-E-B Park box office.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/coffee-crawl-a-coffee-culture-and-lifestyle-festival/
LOCATION:H-E-B Park\, 1616 South Raul Longoria Road\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="H-E-B Park":MAILTO:info@hebparkrgv.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210905T172752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T211602Z
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place Sept. 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_sept2021/2021-09-17/
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:20210913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210913T203425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T203425Z
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SUMMARY:Food Trucks N' Tunes Edinburg Chamber Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Arts Foundation for a special Food Trucks N’ Tunes Edinburg Chamber Night Sept. 17 at City Hall. \nFrom 6-10 p.m.\, attendees can visit food trucks and vendors while taking in live music by Eras & The Drifters. This event is free to the public. Dogs on a leashes are welcome. \nFor more information on vendor opportunities\, contact the Edinburg Arts Foundation.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-trucks-n-tunes-edinburg-chamber-night/
LOCATION:Edinburg City Hall\, 415 W. University Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210714T184925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T184925Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Festival by Mental Monarchs takes place July 17 with activities for the entire family. The event includes live music\, pop-up shops\, butterfly parade\, a farmers market and children’s activities. A best-dressed doggy pageant also takes place at 3 p.m.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mental-health-festival/
LOCATION:Mural Lane\, 101 South 17th Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210623T043703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T044007Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks
DESCRIPTION:Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks makes its return July 4 in Edinburg\, complete with vendors\, live music\, car show\, a children’s fun area and its state championship barbecue competition. The event is free. \nTexas Cook’Em is one of Texas’s biggest BBQ purse\, awarding $16\,000 to the winners. Competitors battle it out to cook the best chicken\, ribs\, pork brisket and rib-eye for money and bragging rights. \nA performance by Def Leggend\, a tribute to Def Leppard\, will kick-off the free concert. At sunset\, a fireworks display will commence\, followed by the performance of American Country Award winner Easton Corbin. \n 
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/texas-cook-em-high-steaks/
LOCATION:Ebony Hills Golf Course\, 300 W. Palm Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edinburg Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@edinburg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210627T134528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210627T134528Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito Resaca Fest 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 13th annual San Benito Resacafest is a family-friendly day of food\, craft vendors\, games and family activities July 3. An evening concert under the stars and a fireworks display cap off the evening. \nResacafest supports the City of San Benito’s efforts to boost tourism by promoting the city’s unique history through family-friendly cultural events and programming. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/san-benito-resaca-fest-2021/
LOCATION:W.H. Heavin Memorial Park\, 705 N. Bowie Street\, San Benito\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210704
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210623T044646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T044723Z
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SUMMARY:McAllen Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The McAllen Independence Day Celebration takes place July 3 with an early morning patriotic program. Immediately following is the Main Street Parade and then the family-friendly Freedom Festival at Archer Park. Music\, food and games will be some of the highlights of the event. \nIndependence Day 4K Run\nThe Independence Day 4K Run starts at 7 a.m. The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Team Red White and Blue\, a national veterans’ organization whose mission it is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.  The race\, which is just under 2.5 miles\, is open to anyone ages 7 years and up. The event takes place at McAllen Municipal Park\, 1921 North Bicentennial Boulevard\, with the race starting and ending at the park. \nThe registration fee is $20. The first 300 runners will also receive a runner’s shirt and a finisher medal. All proceeds from the race will benefit the local chapter of Team RWB. \nTo learn more or to register for the race\, visit www.mcallenparks.net or call the City of McAllen Parks Department at 956-681-3333. \nMore Event Activities\nOther activities scheduled for the day include the Patriotic Program\, which will begin at 8 a.m. from Archer Park\, located at 101 North Main Street. Immediately following is the Main Street Parade which will run along Main Street from Houston Avenue to Beech Avenue. Attendees can then enjoy the festivities at Freedom Festival at Archer Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, featuring classic family fun\, music\, food and games. \nLater in the day\, from 6-10 p.m. Municipal Park is the site for food\, live music and entertainment. Starting at 9 p.m.\, the Concert in the Sky fireworks extravaganza will go live from Municipal Park. \nThe public can listen to the fireworks set to patriotic music by tuning in to 710-AM KURV. The fireworks will also broadcast live on MCN 1300 on Spectrum Cable for McAllen residents and at mcallen.net. The public may also view via the McAllen mobile 3-1-1 app or over the air antenna channel 57.1 KAZH-LP. \nThe McAllen Independence Day Celebration is presented by H-E-B.  Other sponsors include Lack’s\, Driscoll Health Plan\, Driscoll Health System\, Reliant\, Stripes Laredo Taco Company and Clark Chevrolet.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Archer Park\, 101 North Main Street\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T163454
CREATED:20210406T214206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T214206Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Texan Market Days
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce hosts its Winter Texan Appreciation: Market Days April 14. \nMarket Days is a way to celebrate Winter Texans staying in Mission and throughout the RGV. GMCC will host a day of live music\, business and food vendors as well as free health screenings by event sponsor Mission Regional Medical Center. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nFor vendor opportunities\, call 956-585-2727 or contact vicepresident@missionchamber.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/winter-texan-market-days/
LOCATION:Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce\, 202 W Tom Landry Street\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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