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    Annual Grape Stomp

    Squishing grapes between your toes is first come, first served, and there will be a food truck and music on the patio.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 19-20 & 26-27, noon-4pm. Free.
    Texas Hills Vineyard, Johnson City
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    Gillespie County Fair

    The oldest continuously operated county fair in Texas is back for its 135th year with livestock, vendors, a carnival, music, and pari-mutuel horse racing.
    Fri.-Sun., Aug. 25-27
    Fredericksburg
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    Grape Stomp

    Now’s your chance to jump in a vat of grapes and stomp to your heart’s desire and mark a souvenir T-shirt. Reservations recommended.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 26-27. $30.
    Stonewall
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    Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing

    Try your luck on the ponies as the quarter and thoroughbred horses take to the track with a post time of 2pm.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 12-13 & 26-27. $10.
    Fredericksburg
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    Main Street Market

    It’s a shopping event featuring clothing, jewelry, home and holiday decor, gifts, gourmet food, accessories, Texas handmade gifts, candles, art, and more.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 26-27. $6.  
    Bastrop
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    Messina Hof Winery Presents Harvest Festival: Daytime Harvests

    Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of picking and stomping the grapes that go into creating the winery's award-winning ports, plus a behind-the-scenes tour. Upgrade with a brunch buffet and mimosa bar.
    Saturdays in August, 8am-3pm. $12-60.
    Bryan
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    Moonshine Festival

    During Prohibition, the artesian waters along the Paluxy River helped make Glen Rose the “Moonshine Capital of Texas.” Come celebrate the local history with vendors, white lightning tastings, barbecue, games, and more.
    Fri.-Sun., Aug. 25-27. Free.
    Glen Rose
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    Purple Martin Watch Party

    Houston's purple martins spend most of the day feeding on flying insects to build energy for their long journey across the Gulf of Mexico. At dusk, they form large flocks and roost together in preparation for migration. Bringing a lawn chair and umbrella is recommended.
    Sat., Aug. 26, 7:45pm. Free.
    Houston
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    Still Brewing Art

    The world-renowned art museum looks back at its history as the Lone Star Brewery prior to 1981 through photographs, artwork, and posters.
    June 30-Sept. 3. $10-20.
    San Antonio
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    Sun & Vine Music Series

    The collaboration with Sun Radio continues with music on Saturday evenings starting with Carolyn Wonderland and Shelley King, followed next weekend with the awesome Beat Root Revival.
    Sat., Aug. 19 & 26, 5-7pm. Free.
    Carter Creek Winery, Johnson City

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