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The article presents a special section of "Southern Living" magazine devoted to attractions and festivals in and around Texas in 2013. The book "The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls" by Anton DiSclafani is reviewed. Delis including The General Muir in Atlanta, Georgia, DGS Delicatessen in Washington, D.C., and Schmaltz food truck in Austin, Texas are profiled. Festivals are announced including Wakarusa Music Festival, Ray House Jamboree, and the Round Top, Texas Music Festival.

A calendar of outdoor events transpiring in Texas is presented, which includes the Fly Fish Texas on March 9, 2013 in Athens, Spring Break Trout Fest in Tyler from March 11 to 14, and the South West International Boat Show in Houston from March 21 to 24.

The article previews the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals that will take place in Austin, Texas on March 8-17, 2013.

The article reports on the attendance of over 200,000 people at the Fan Fest held at the United States Grand Prix track in Austin, Texas.

The article discusses the challenges facing individuals who will attend the 2012 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival which will be held in Austin, Texas. The author notes that hotel rooms in the city received about 50,000 reservations and have been sold out since December 2011 while cab services are preparing for the expected deluge of travelers. SXSW officials have created a housing wait list email to notify attendees of any cancellations or anyone looking to share a room.

The author offers tips to 2012 South By Southwest (SXSW) festival attendees in Austin, Texas on how to avoid getting infected with flu virus. He notes that the festival conditions and activities are conducive to the spread of virus, including recycled air, hand-shaking and cheek-kissing. Some of the health tips include not touching stuff in the hotel room, eating immune-boosting foods such as onions and garlic, avoiding sweet foods and drinking lots of water.

The article offers travel tips for the Edinburg Festival in Edinburg, Texas which happens every summer and includes recommendations accommodation and transportation.

A photograph of a tiny tot queen taken from the McDade Watermelon Festival in Texas is presented.

The article presents the highlights of the annual South By Southwest Conferences & Festivals held in Austin, Texas in mid-March 2011, with various speakers including 4chan founder Christopher Poole, Google's Marissa Mayer and former Apple official Guy Kawasaki.

The author talks about his experience of traveling to Austin, Texas to attend the South by Southwest festivals and conferences in March 2011. He mentions that while he was on the airplane, he noticed that most of the passengers were headed to the conference. He also states that the festival will feature music and movies.

The article provides information on the history of the town of Alamo in Texas, where the 10-day Fiesta San Antonio is held annually.

The article provides information on the Texas Book Festival to be held at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. The event will be participated in by authors including Eugene Robinson, Michael Cunningham and Sam Harris. It is held every year and has awarded more than 2.5 million dollars in grants to public libraries in the state. It has been also reaching children in low-income schools through its literacy program called Reading Rock Stars.

The article reports on the events organized by local officials in the U.S. to support education through First Day of School festivals for students and parents. It cites that these events engage the community in supporting education and prepare students for the school year. Examples of such events include the Back to School Extravaganza in Gainesville, Florida, the 10th Annual Mayor's First Day Festival in Nashville, Tennessee, and the 13th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fair in Dallas, Texas.

The article reports on the 23rd annual South by Southwest music and film festival that was held in Austin, Texas on March 13-22, 2009. The event represented state musicians and filmmakers such as Stardeath and White Dwarfs and Ali Harter. An official SXSW showcase was held on March 19, which was organized by Oklahoma Film and Music Office in partnership with Tulsa's Dfest. Many Oklahomans have attended the event.

The article offers information on the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's annual Tejano Conjunto Festival to be held in West San Antonio, Texas from May 5-9, 2009. The festival will feature 10 musicians from the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and another 20 groups performing earthy music. Moreover, the event will also highlight the return of legendary Esteban "Steve" Jordán.

The article reports on the best festivals or fairs in the Southern States, as chosen by "Southern Living" readers. The State Fair of Texas in Dallas is considered by many as a family-friendly version of the Las Vegas strip. The other top festivals are the North Carolina State Fair and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

The article reports on Renaissance fairs in the United States, festivals that seek to recreate aspects of the 16th century. It is noted that Renaissance events, such as the annual Texas Renaissance Festival, are major tourists attractions and confer significant economic benefits on the communities playing host to them.

The article announces that the Texas Book Festival is now open to accept grant applications. First Lady Laura Bush continues to serve as the Festival's honorary chairwoman. This year, thousands of readers and library supporters occupied the Capitol chambers. The festival is now in its 13th year and benefits Texas public libraries.

The article offers information on the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas from October 30-November 2, 2008. The said event highlighted the Country Living Classics exhibits wherein 30 reader-made quilts were displayed. The 30 reader-made quilts were made and showcased in commemoration of the magazine's 30th anniversary.

The article offers information on the Christmas festivities at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. The event will feature a magical display of elaborate, life-sized ice sculptures, and ice monuments showcased with dramatic lighting effect. The town will also host the Carol of Lights. Guests will sing along with local choirs as the switch gets thrown and fireworks light up Historic Downtown Grapevine.

The article focuses on the Diboll Tamale Festival in Texas, which features a cook-off and an eating contest on March 15 and 16, 2008 at the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center. In the cook-off, contestants must prepare a dozen tamales in one of four categories: port, other meats, vegetable, and fruit/dessert. For the event, civic center director Lance Moore has invited a woman from nearby Leggett to teach a tamale class.

A photograph of toddler Katelynn Thomas and her godfather Mel Morgan at the 21st Annual Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras Kick-off Parade in Galveston, Texas is presented.

The article explores the city of Austin in Texas. The city, also known as the Lone Star State's capital, hosts the yearly Austin City Limits Music Festival and March's South by Southwest film and music festival. Austin is home to Whole Foods, which opened its first all-natural foods market in 1980. It is also home to a large population of liberal voters who pride themselves on their progressiveness. An overview of bars, restaurants, clubs, arthouse and hotels that promote the city's vibrant art, film, music and nightlife scenes is also presented.

The article presents information on the Día de los Muertos Festival to be held in El Paso, Texas on November 1 to 3, 2007. The holiday, which has Aztec roots, is not a morbid or sad occasion. Nor is it the Mexican version of Halloween. The Day of the Dead is a joyful commemoration of deceased friends and relatives that offers a chance to connect with long-gone ancestor. The festivities will start with Culture Cruise, which will take visitors on a tour of local museums and galleries.

The article reports on the Texas Book Festival (TBF) that will be held on November 3 and 4, 2007 at the Texas State Capitol. The yearly state celebration features author readings, signing, children's activities and other special events. For further details, the public can log on to www.texasbookfestival.org. The event comprises of the first edition literary gala, which will be held on November 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel and the opening ceremony takes place on November 3.

This article announces that Elvis Presley's former U.S. Army buddy Simon Vega will be hosting the biannual Elvis Festival at his Lee Fresnos home in Austin, Texas to commemorate Elvis' August 16, 1977 death. Though it is the smaller of the two parties Vega throws each year for his late friend, it is no less of an event, with a handful of crooning impersonators jumbled in with the hundreds of out-of-towners who come to peruse the portraits and records and other Elvis memorabilia so lovingly displayed.

The article highlights the 71st Annual World Championship Fidler's Festival held by Brookshire Brothers in Texas in June 2007. Brookshire partnered with AngusPride and the Lions Club for the event's sponsorship. The event drew 2,000 people who dine on an expertly grilled rib-eye. The event's highlight is the steak grilling competition.

The article provides information on Fiesta San Antonio to be held in San Antonio, Texas from April 20-29, 2007. Billed as one of the nation's premiere festivals, the event is a fun-filled, multicultural celebration, with over 100 different events. Fiesta began in 1891 as a way to honor the heroes of the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. And, while it still showcases San Antonio's history, it has evolved into an observation of the city's rich multi-cultural heritage.

The article presents several hotels, bars, and restaurants along with upcoming events that will be held in Austin, Texas. The Hotel San Jose, Guero's Taco Bar, Continental Club, and the Stubb's Bar-B-Q are some of the well-known recreation areas and hotels found in Austin. The specialties and locations of these attractions are provided. The city is expected to celebrate and hosts five special events such as festivals and competition games for the year 2007.

The article features the Dallas Arboretum in Texas and its Dallas Bloom flower festival from March 10 to April 15, 2007. The arboretum has 12 separate gardens, namely the Paseo des Flores, Lay Ornamental Garden and Martha Brooks Camellia Garden. The 2007 festival, with theme "Flower Power," features flower topiaries and concerts.

The article presents a calendar of events related to outdoor recreation in Texas in November 2006. The High Plains Mallard Management unit duck season opens on November 3. The Texas Fishermen's Seafood Festival will be on November 4-5 in Palacios. The South zone regular and special dove season ends will end on November 12.

The article reports that "Curve" periodical publisher Frances Stevens has served as one of two honorary grand marshals at the 22nd annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade in Dallas, Texas. Stevens rode down the parade along with Canadian swimmer Mark Tewksbury in an orange Plymouth Prowler with her name emblazoned on the side.

The article highlights the Moody Gardens' fourth annual Festival of Lights on November 19, 2005 to January 7, 2006 in Galveston, Texas. Many start their visits with a look inside the Aquarium Pyramid to see the penguins dressed like waiters at a formal dinner. A site for warming up is also available at the Rainforest Pyramid by which path lead past streams and waterfalls hidden beneath lush foliage and flowering plants.

This article highlights several festivals in Texas in October 2005, including the Oktoberfest and the Texas Jazz Festival.

This article presents the schedule of events and activities of several book clubs in Texas in October 2005. Authors who will attend the Texas Book Festival will include David McCullough, Doris Kearns Goodwin, H. W. Brands and Garry Wills. On the other hand, more than 35 authors and guest speakers will convene at the Jewish Book and Arts Fair to discuss a range of topics from modern politics to music.

Presents information on several entertainment events in Texas in September 2005. Gatorfest in Anahuac; Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes impersonation by performer Jason Petty in El Paso; Chalk It Up art festival.

Reports on the 10th annual Texas Book Festival on October 28-20, 2005. Participation of historians David McCullough, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Garry Wills in tracing American history from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War; Benefits of the festival for Texas public libraries.

Provides information on Elvis Presley memorial festivals conducted by Simon Vega, a resident of Los Fresnos, Texas. Reasons for presenting two memorial festivals for U.S. singer and actor Elvis Presley, including showing off of Elvis memorabilia gathered by Vega; Theme for the celebration on August 13, 2005.

Provides information on the Texas Blueberry Festival which will be held on June 11, 2005. Health benefits of blueberry; Highlights of the event.

Interviews Jud Flowers, recipient of the 2004 King Citrus of the Texas Citrus Festival, regarding his award. Views on being King Citrus; Qualifications to become the recipient of the title; Background on his royal attire.

Offers advice from costume designer Anne Whitfield on designing a costume for the Product Costume Style Show of the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Creation of pearls and gems for a costume; Accessories that can be used such as dried flowers and belt buckles; Color of the costume.

Presents information on the Texas Citrus Fiesta to be held from January 21 to 29, 2005. Features of the festival such as the Parade of Oranges; Theme of the festival.

Reports on the Traditional Small Craft Association Lone Star Chapter Festival hosted by the Scow Schooner Project in the Trinity River Delta, Texas on October 23, 2004. Number of small craft that participated in the event; Description of the skiff launched at the festival.