Texas November Events

Lots of things going on in Texas this November!
Nov. 03 - Nov. 06, 2011
Lone Star Rally
470,000+ motorcycle enthusiasts, family oriented with activities all day long at all venues. Lots of vendors, music, food, motorcycle related products and services, 2nd largest motorcycling event in USA. (832) 437-2318 Location:  Galveston, TX  http://www.lonestarrally.com/

Nov. 04 -Nov. 05, 2011   

Heart of Texas Arts & Crafts Show

Juried show of arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, home decor, quality gifts and more!
Location:  2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie, Texas  (281) 304-0160

Nov. 04 -Nov. 06, 2011    

Romanian Food Festival

Ethnic Food, Costumes, Live Ethnic Music & Dancing, Family Oriented, Activities for Kids.  Location:  Glade Rd, Colleyville, Texas (972) 821-6161

Nov. 06, 2011
Tamale FestivalThe Fifth Annual “Tamale Festival” returns to Dallas in 2011 and the power of the Tamal continues to surprise everyone. Celebrate the family, stories, relationships and values shared of a tradition that is forever preserved in Latin Heritage.  Location:  Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Texas  (214) 525-0421

 Nov. 12, 2011

Chilifest
Community Chili Cook-Off Food, Arts and Craft Vendors, Children's Area, Activities, Live Entertainment, Horseshoe Tournament.  Car Show, Street Dance from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with this years band "Two Tons of Steel" Location:  100-400 Main street, Pflugerville, TX
  
Nov 19, 2011    

Fall Festival In The Park

3rd Annual, All Types of Vendors, bands, pony's, hay rides, and more

Location: 19023 Joanleigh Dr, Spring, Texas -   (281) 353-0998

Nov. 26 - Dec. 18, 2011
Holiday Boat Caroling
Caroling fills the evening air along the San Antonio River Walk.  More than 185 schools, churches, company and civic choral groups ring in the holidays by singing traditional carols on cruising boats.  This eclectic mix of participants includes bell choirs, folk groups, Latino ensembles, and hearing impaired performers.  Join visitors from around the world in impromptu sing-a-longs from the patios of River Walk Restaurants.  For more information call:   (210) 227-4262. Location: By the Chamber of Commerce River Walk, San Antonio, TX

Louisana November Events

Nov. 4-6, 2011
Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days Arts and Crafts Fair Drawing antiques, art and craft vendors from many states, this outdoor fair also features local food, music and children’s activities, including pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables. Free Admission, Downtown Ponchatoula, 800-617-4502 Official Website: http://www.ponchatoulachamber.com/live-and-work.html#events

Nov. 5, 2011
Mirliton Festival Music and art from the Bywater neighborhood, with food vendors featuring mirliton dishes, community booths and a children’s area. Admission is $5.
Markey Park (Piety and Royal streets), New Orleans Official Website: http://www.bywatermirlitonfestival.com/

Nov. 5, 2011
Southdown Fall Marketplace Festival Cajun food, craft vendors and folk-life demos, children’s activities and museum tours. Admission: $4.
Southdown Plantation House, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, (985)851-0154  http://www.southdownmuseum.org/marketplace

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Nov. 5-6, 2011
Swamp Festival Louisiana food, music, crafts, hands-on animal exhibits, special animal feedings. Location: Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/musicfestivals/swampfest.html

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Nov. 5-Dec. 11, 2011
Louisiana Renaissance Festival A cast of 300 costumed actors re-create life in a Renaissance village with jousting, craft demos, falconry, and vendors. Admission fees charged, check the website, Location: 46468 River Road, Hammond, (985)429-9992,  http://www.la-renfest.com/

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Nov. 13-15, 2011
Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest Food, crafts, rides, games and music.
Location:  Catfish Bourgeois Park, Westwego, (504) 341-1003 http://www.cityofwestwego.com/westwegoFest.asp

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Nov. 12, 2011
Thibodeauxville Fall Fest Food, crafts, games, car show, three music stages, children’s activities and a duck race on Bayou Lafourche.
Location:  Downtown Thibodaux, (985)446-1187, http://thibodeauxville.com/

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Nov. 12-13, 2011
Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival Arts, crafts, antiques, house tours, an exhibit about the 1811 slave revolt, Cajun and Creole foods, music and children’s activities. Admission fee is $7.  Location:  Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan, (985)764-9315, http://www.destrehanplantation.org/calendar

Nov. 12 & 13, 2011
Three Rivers Arts Festival Juried art festival with performances, music and competitions. Location:  Columbia Street, Covington, (985)893-4060 http://www.threeriversartfestival.com/

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Nov. 16-20, 2011
New Orleans Fringe Theater Festival Hundreds of original, avant-garde performances in non-traditional venues, with scores of performing groups from across the United States and overseas http://www.nofringe.org/ Admission Fees are charged, volunteers can trade time for tickets