Upcoming Events - June '08



Jun. 6 & 7, 2008 - Old Tyme Barbeque Cook-off (Colleyville, TX)
Colleyville’s Old Tyme Bar-B-Q Cook-Off, benefiting Special Olympics, is scheduled June 6 & 7 at The Village at Colleyville. Details at www.colleyville.com

Jun. 6 - 8, 2008 - Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games (Arlington, TX)
Many people discover they’re a wee bit Scottish at the TEXAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES, now celebrating its 22nd year  www.texasscottishfestival.com

June 7, 2008 - Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival (Highland Village, TX)
The 2008 Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival will be held at the  Copperas Branch Park, Highland Village, TX this year.  Visit  www.highlandvillage.org for details.

Jun. 7, 2008 – 18th Annual Komen North Texas Race for the Cure (Plano, TX)
The Komen North Texas Race for the Cure is a 5K run/walk and a one-mile family fun run organized by a committee of volunteers for the North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. www.komennorthtexas.org

Jun. 14, 2008 - Festival de Garibaldi - Mariachi Festival (Grand Prairie, TX)
www.tradersvillage.com

Jun. 7 - 28, 2008 - Outside the Lines 7 - Art Exhibition (Dallas, TX)
The Bath House Cultural Center presents Outside the Lines 7, a juried art exhibition, June 7-28.
www.bathhousecultural.com

Jun. 14, 2008 - Dublin Dr Pepper 117th Birthday Celebration (Dublin, TX)
This June the oldest soft drink bottling plant in the world celebrate its 117th Birthday.
www.dublindrpepper.com

Jun. 2 - Aug. 22, 2008 - Adventure Day Camps (Grapevine, TX)
Adventure Day Camps are an ideal opportunity for children to play, enjoy the outdoors and learn a thing or two about nature. Geared for kids ages 5 to 13. www.AdventureTeamKids.com 

May 31 - July 26, 2008 - Summer Time Machine - Ft Worth Public Library - Ft. Worth
Mayor Mike's Summer Reading Challenge
www.fortworthgov.org/Library

Jun. 12, 2008 - Gone to Texas Summer Daycamp (Fort Worth, TX)
Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881. www.logcabinvillage.org  Call 817-392-6769 or e-mail educator@logcabinvillage.org  for a registration form. Camp is for 2nd-6th grade.

Jun. 5-7, 2008 – 12th Annual Great American Scrapbook Convention (Arlington, TX) www.greatamericanscrapbook.com

Jun. 6-14, 2008 - Hunt County Fair (Greenville, TX)
The location for this event is at the Hunt County Fairgrounds on FM 1570 (Jack Finney Blvd). www.huntcountyfair.net

Jun. 8, 2008 – Children's Festival at Trinity Park (Fort Worth, TX)
The Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth, Inc. (BFFW) announces its third annual Children's Festival at Trinity Park. www.dancefolklorico.com

Jun. 13-15, 2008 - 5th Annual City Arts Celebration (Dallas, TX)
www.dallascityarts.com

Jun. 6-8, 2008 - 33rd Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet (Grand Prairie)
www.tradersvillage.com

Jun. 14, 2008 - Red, White & Blue Summer Fling (Fort Worth, TX)
Presented by the Ft. Worth Feline Fanciers www.ftworthfeline.org

Jun. 14, 2008 (Opening Day)- Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show (Fort Worth, TX)
A historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show. www.cowtowncoliseum.com

June 11, 2008 - 28 Days at the Piccadilly: A Civil Rights Demonstration (Dallas, TX)
To commemorate the 45th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s televised address on civil rights, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza presents a lively discussion moderated by respected journalist Bob Ray Sanders with Clarence Broadnax and Reverend Earl Allen. Visit www.jfk.org or for seating reservations, call 214-747-6660, ext. 5525, or email programs@jfk.org
 
Jun. 19, 2008 - Texas is Home Summer Daycamp (Fort Worth, TX)
Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881. www.logcabinvillage.org  Call 817-392-6769 or e-mail educator@logcabinvillage.org  for a registration form. Camp is for 2nd-6th grade.

Jun. 26, 2008 - We're All Texans Summer Daycamp (Fort Worth, TX)
Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881. www.logcabinvillage.org  Please call 817-392-6769 or e-mail educator@logcabinvillage.org for a registration form. Camp is for 2nd-6th grade.

Jun. 19, 2008 - Juneteenth Celebration (Dallas)
For details, visit www.dallascityhall.com/

Jun. 20 - 22, 2008 - DFW Summer Balloon Classic (Waxahachie, Texas)
HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCHES Something for everyone! Free! $5 parking. MidWay Regional Airport, Waxahachie. Details at www.summerballoonclassic.com

Jun. 28-29, 2008 - 14th Annual Rowlett Festival of Freedom (Rowlett, TX)
www.rowlett.com 

Jun. 28, 2008 - 7th Annual Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game (Frisco, TX)
Proceeds benefiting the children’s charities of The Heroes Foundation and The Mike Modano Foundation.  Details at www.heroesbaseball.org  

Jun. 27-28, 2008 - Christian Freedom Festival 2008 (Parker / Plano, TX)
At Southfork Ranch http://www.klty.com/family_fun_calendar_category.php?cid=6&date=2008-6-25

Jun. 26-29, 2008 - 3rd Annual Celina Balloon Festival (Celina, TX)
www.celinachamber.org

Jun. 4-5, 2008 - Trinity River Fiesta at Dallas West End (Dallas, TX)
www.trinityriverfiesta.com

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