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competition and culinary arts ex-
hibition. There are vendors, a car
show, children’s games, arts and
crafts, food vendors, and a bounce
house. Leon County Expo Center,
3637 CR 305. 903-322-5810;
buffalotxchamberofcommerce.org
Caldwell
Kolache Festival
Sept. 14
Celebrate the revitalization of
Czech heritage. Learn Czech
philosophy, dance to polka music,
and sing along to traditional tunes.
There is an arts and crafts show
with more than 200 vendors, and
more than 40 vendors of authentic
Czech foods. Downtown Caldwell,
301 N. Main St. 979-567-0000;
burlesoncountytx.com
Fairfield
Big T Memorial Barbecue Cookoff
Sept. 13-14
The ninth annual competition
and kids cookoff features a
domino tournament and national-
qualifying cornhole tournament,
as well as live music. W.L. Moody
Reunion Grounds, 400 Oak St.
903-431-3611; bigtmemorial.com
New Berlin
Sausage Festival
Sept. 1
The 68th annual event offers
homemade sausage plates, a
silent and live auction, bingo, a
raffle, rides, children’s games, and
a country store. There is also a free
dance with live music by Clint Taft
and the Buckwild Band. New Berlin
Community Center, 8815 FM 775.
210-343-9570
Salado
Salado Culinary Festival
Sept. 20-22
Local businesses and artists offer
one-of-a-kind experiences to
share their crafts and flavors. This
year’s theme is chocolate: Start
with a chocolate dinner or a fun
experience with the local fudge
maker, and attend Salado Winery’s
fourth annual Grape Stomp and
Harvest Festival. Village of Salado,
Main Street. 254-947-8634;
visitsaladotexas.com
San Antonio
Drift and Dine
Sept. 24-26
Decorated dinner boats carrying
16-20 passengers each float along
the river and make six restaurant
stops along the voyage. Henry
B. Gonzalez Convention Center,
900 E. Market St. 210-227-4262;
thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events