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2009 Port Isabel Day of the Dead Celebration

In Mexico, the end of October marks a time-honored celebration known as "Day of the Dead." Over time, the tradition has crept into the Mexican-influenced Texas border region. Towns across South Texas now host events on an annual basis. This October 31, Port Isabel will once again host i...

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About.co...Visitors — October 19

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2009 Terlingua International Chili Cookoff

Held the first Saturday of November, the Terlingua International Chili Championship is the "grandaddy" of all chili cookoffs. This CASI sanctioned event is actually a four day festival that culminates with the chili cookoff on Saturday. This year's Terlingua Chili Cookoff is set for Sat...

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About.co...Visitors — October 17

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2009 WurstFest

A "Ten Day Salute to Sausage," Wurstfest has been drawing visitors to the German-influenced Hill Country town of New Braunfels for over four decades. In the early days, when it... ...

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About.co...Visitors — October 12

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2009 Czhilispiel

Based in the Czech settlement of Flatonia, Czhilispiel has been held annually for over 30 years, drawing some of the best chili and bbq cook-off teams from across the state.... ...

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About.co...Visitors — October 08

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2009 Texas Mushroom Festival

In an effort to boost tourism and bring a new cultural experience to its region, Madisonville began hosting the Texas Mushroom Festival. Held annually in downtown Madisonville, the Texas Mushroom... ...

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About.co...Visitors — October 06

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2009 Austin Film Festival

Every October, Texas' capital city plays host to the Austin Film Festival. This week-long event includes a four-day industry conference, film screenings, screenplay and film competitions, and more. The 2009... ...

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About.co...Visitors — October 02