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Wildflower
Trails Festival
Wildflowers
at Their Best!
Wildflower
Trails of Texas
is a celebration at the start of the wildflower blooming season.
The Wildflower Trails of Texas
consists of the triangle created by Texas
Highways 49, 155, and 11 between Hughes Springs, Avinger,
and Linden. Wildflowers framed by stately pines and oaks line
the highways of the Wildflower Trails. There are literally
thousands of different varieties of wildflowers naturally
occurring in the area. Although the blooming of wildflowers
is unpredictable, the last full weekend in April has proven
to be one of the most beautiful. While driving around the
Wildflower Trails, stop in the towns of Linden, Avinger, and
Hughes Springs where the red (crimson clover) carpet has been
rolled out for all the visitors. The only thing that outshines
the beauty of the Wildflower Trails is the friendliness of
its people.
April
25-27, 2008 will
be the 38th Annual Wildflower Trails Of Texas Festival
in Linden, Texas, so mark your calendar. The
community celebrates the beauty and abundance of spring wildflowers
such as the yellow fringed orchid, lobelia, coral bean, coreopsis,
Indian paint brush, phlox and many others. Drive the area
to see these beauties. The festival features wildflower displays,
flower show, window decorations, arts and crafts vendors,
food, music, art show, quilt show, 5K Run, old-fashioned cake
walk, horseshoe tournament, auto show, parade, and much more.
Visit www.lindenwildflowertrails.com
for more information.
Dates:
April 25-27, 2008
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Annual Cass County Championship Rodeo
Cass
County Championship Rodeo, Inc. is presenting
this professional, sanctioned rodeo with contestants from
all professional rodeo circuits nationwide. Special rodeo
feature will be a “Critter Scramble” where children
scramble for ducks, chickens, piglets, baby goats, etc., and
take home what they catch! A portion of the proceeds will
go to support the Cass County 4H. Paid adult admission, children
under 6 years free.
Dates:
April 25-26, 2008
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Aaron
Thebeaux "T-Bone" Walker Blues Fest
Daddy of the Blues
. T-Bone Walker was born
on May 28, 1910 in Linden, Texas as the only son of Rance
and Movelia Walker. A blend of African-American and Cherokee
heritage, the Walkers lived in the Bear Creek Community near
Linden. T-Bone's biography is located on this website
under the musicians & museums listing.
Linden's Music City
Texas Theater and the Linden Economic Development Corporation
developed theT-Bone Walker Blues Fest
as a living memorial to this native son who became an icon
in the world of music. This is a celebration of The
Blues that will bring music lovers together
in this birthplace of musical giants. Proceeds generated
by the 2008 festival will be shared with the operations of
the Fairview Community Center, and the Music City Texas Theater.
These IRS-designated 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporations are
devoted to improving the quality of life of the Linden community,
and enhancing the arts in Cass County.
The 2006 & 2007
festivals showcased the artistry of: Keb' Mo', Kenny
Wayne Shepherd, Gary "Whitey Johnson" Nicholson,
Bugs Henderson & the Shuffle Kings, Betty Lewis &
the Executives, Buddy Flett & The Bluebirds, Wes Jeans,
Dee Dee Williams, Diddley Squat Band, Bobbie Oliver &
Jam City Revue, Duffy Bishop Band, T. Graham Brown, Tyler
Dow Bryant, Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy, Kirby Kelley,
K. M. Williams, Howard Starling & the Groove Yard Band,
Dan Sanchez & the Kings of Pleasure, AJ & the Two
Tone Blues Band, Howell & Caskey, the Kesler Brothers
and Coyote Blue.
The following performers
are scheduled to perform:
Friday,
June 20
Outdoor Stage
"The
Texas Young Guns - Electric Blues" - the
Kesler Brothers, Kayla Reeves, Tyler Dow Bryant & Wes
Jeans.
Music City Texas
Theater Stage
AJ & the Two
Tone Blues Band, Betty Lewis & the Executives, Whitey
Johnson, Marcia Ball
Saturday,
June 21
Outdoor Stage
TuTu Jones, Almond
& Johnson, Pocket Change, Big Red & the Soul Benders,
Diddley Squat, Miss Blues (Dorothy Ellis), Whitey Johnson
Music City Texas
Theater Stage
The Blues Specialists,
Dee Dee Williams, The Bluebirds, Marcia Ball, Stephen Bruton
Sunday,
June 22
Music City Texas
Theater Stage
Bobbie Oliver &
Jam City Revue, Delbert McClinton
The 2008 Fest will
be honored by Bernita Walker, T-Bone's daughter and members
of her family. The two-days of music will be supported
by on-site food and vendors.
A lineup of artists,
times and ticket information may be obtained at: www.tbonewalkerbluesfest.com.
The festival is
sanctioned by the Estate of T-Bone Walker. For tickets
or information call 903-756-7774 www.tbonewalkerbluesfest.com
Date: June 20 - 21 - 22, 2008
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