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Meet The Author of Amazing TEXAS - T. Jensen Lacey

in Clute on July 24, 25, & 26, 2008 at the festival or at the following locations

Amazing Texas: Fascinating Facts, Entertaining Tales, Bizarre Happenings, and Historical Oddities About the Lone Star State by T. Jensen Lacey (Author)
 

 Reading, Book Signing, & Reception

 
Center for the Arts & Sciences
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm  July 24 & 25, 2008
 
Clute-Brazoria County Library
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm  July 26, 2008
 
(refer to schedule below for festival times)
   

The Dow Chemical Company
Sponsors
The FREE & Reduced Admission Rates


Trish Ritthaler, Community Relations Manager
Lin Richey, Pat Bell, Dana Pomerenke
Brandi Stepchinski, Parker McGowen, Angel Cowley
Ron McCulley & Bobby Smith

The Schwan's Food Company
Sponsors
The BBQ Cookoff & Grill Master Secret Ingredient


Steve Lynn, The Schwan's Food Company
Lin Richey, Pat Bell, Dana Pomerenke
Brandi Stepchinski, Parker McGowen, Angel Cowley
Ron McCulley & Bobby Smith

   
   

EVENTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Area Council Challenge
BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off
Century Buzz Bike & Skate Tour (CANCELLED FOR 2008)
Dodge Ball Sting Tounament
Doubles Horseshoe Pitching Tournaments
Doubles Washers Pitching Contest
Haystack Dive
Mosquito Calling Contest
Mosquito Chase "Run
Mosquito Legs Contest
O' You Beautiful Doll
Opening Ceremonies
Senior Citizens Bingo
Survey Drawing

VIP Reception for Co-Sponsors of the Festival by Invitation Only
ELIDA REYNA
HOUSTON ROCKETS POWER DANCERS
INTERCOASTAL PIRATES
GARY P. NUNN (Jason Boland Cancelled due to Medical Reason)
KEVIN FOWLER
 
MICKY & THE MOTORCARS

RADIO DISNEY 1590

SUNNY SAUCEDA
WILFRED CHEVIS & THE TEXAS ZEDECO BAND
(2008 Schedule is subject to change, without notice, as we add our 2008 information.)
   

                                        Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Houston Rockets Power Dancers' Interactive Kids Event and Autograph Signing

 

   
 
Monday, July 21, 2008 Location Event / Description
7:00 pm

Clute Municipal Park
Pavilion II

Chief Cook's meeting (BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off) (more...)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES GALLERY
Meet the AMAZING TEXAS Author T. Jensen Lacey (Reading, Book Signing, & Reception)
5:00 pm
Gates Open
Carnival Armband Night ($15.00 Ride All Night)
6:00 pm
Large Pavilion Area
Attitude Dance Studio (more...)
6:30 pm
Large Pavilion Area
Area Council Challenge (more...)
7:45 pm
ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS
Meet the AMAZING TEXAS Author T. Jensen Lacey (Book Sales & Book Signing)
7:45 pm
Main Stage
Opening Ceremonies - Introduction of City Council, SWAT Team, National Anthem
8:00 pm - Midnight
MAIN STAGE
8:30 pm
Main Stage
Survey Winner's Drawing - Announcement (more...) (see Friday listings too)
12:00 pm / Midnight
Gates Close
 
Friday, July 25, 2008
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
BBQ Cook-Off Area
BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off Team Check - In (more...)
4:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.
CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES GALLERY
Meet the AMAZING TEXAS Author T. Jensen Lacey (Reading, Book Signing, & Reception)
5:00 pm
Gates Open
Carnival Armband Night ($20.00 Ride All Night)
6:00 pm 
Large Pavilion
St. Jerome's Ballet Folklorica
6:00 pm 
BBQ Cook-Off Area
End of BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off Check In
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
BBQ Cook-Off Area
BBQ & Fajita Cook - Off Entrants Meat Inspection
6:30 pm
By Willie-Man-Chew
7:00 pm - 8:20 pm
MAIN STAGE 
7:45 pm
ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS
Meet the AMAZING TEXAS Author T. Jensen Lacey (Book Sales & Book Signing)
8:00 pm
BBQ Cook-Off Area
Meat Inspection Ends  (BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off)
8:30 pm -10:00 pm
MAIN STAGE 
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
BBQ Cook-Off Area
Mosquito Festival Grill Master  Begins (BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off)
10:00 pm
Main Stage
Survey Winner's Drawing Announcement (more...)
(see Saturday listings too)
10:30 pm to Midnight
MAIN STAGE
GARY P. NUNN (Jason Boland & The Stragglers Cancelled due to Medical Reasons)
12:00 pm / Midnight
Gates Close
 
Saturday, July 26, 2008
6:00 am - 7:15 am
Clute Municipal Pool 
Mosquito Chase Check In & Registration (5K)
7:30 am
Corner:  Brazoswood & Parkview 
Mosquito Chase 5K Run Begins
7:45 am
Corner:  Brazoswood & Parkview
BASF 600 Meter Series for Kids Run
8:30 am
Horseshoe Pit Area
Doubles Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Check-in (more...)
(Must be Pre -Registered)
9:00 am
Gates Open - Carnival Open
Carnival Armband Day ($15.00 Ride 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
TBA
Houston Rockets Power Dancers' Interactive Kids Activities, & Autograph Signing            
9:00 am
Gazebo Area
Dodge Ball Sting Tournament Check In                        
(Must be Pre -Registered)
(more...)
9:00 am
Horseshoe Pit Area
Doubles Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Begins                            
(Must be Pre -Registered)
(more...)
9:15 am
Gazebo Area
Dodge Ball Sting Tournament Players Meeting
9:30 am
Under the Large Pavilion
Senior Citizen's Bingo Begins
9:30 am
Gazebo Area
Dodge Ball Sting Tournament Begins
10:00 am
BBQ Cook-Off Area
Fajita Judging Begins (BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off)
10:00 am
Concrete Stage
O’ You Beautiful Doll (Must be Pre-Registered) (more...)
12:00 / Noon
Under the Large Pavilion
Senior Citizen's Bingo Ends
12:00 / Noon
Under the Large Pavilion
Houston Rockets Power Dancers
12:00 / Noon
By Willie-Man-Chew
Haystack Dive (more...)
12:00 / Noon
BBQ Cook-Off Area 
Chicken Judging Begins (BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off) (more...)
12:30 pm
Horseshoe Pit Area
Doubles Washer Pitching Contest (Check In & Meeting Begins)
1:00 pm - 3:00 p.m.
CLUTE - Brazoria County Library
Meet the AMAZING TEXAS Author T. Jensen Lacey (Reading, Book Signing, & Reception)
1:00 pm
Horseshoe Pit Area
Doubles Washers Pitching Contest Begins  (more...)
2:00 pm
BBQ Cook-Off Area 
Ribs Judging Begins (BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off) (more...)
2:30 pm
By Willie Man-Chew
Haystack Dive (more...)
3:00 pm
Large Pavilion
All American Gymnastics
4:00 pm - 5:00 p.m.
Carnival Area
Ride with Tickets Only!  (No Armbands Available At This Time)
4:00 pm
BBQ Cook-Off Area 
Beef Judging Begins (BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off) (more...)
4:45 pm - 10:00 pm
On Festival Grounds
Meet the AMAZING TEXAS Author T. Jensen Lacey (Book Sales & Book Signing)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
UNDER LARGE PAVILION
5:00 pm
Carnival Area
Carnival Armband Night ($20.00 Ride 5:01 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.)
5:30 pm
BBQ Cook-Off Area
BBQ & Fajita Cook-Off Awards (more...)
6:30 pm
Main Stage
Survey Winner's Drawing Announcement (more...)
7:00 pm
Large Pavilion Area
Mosquito Calling & Mosquito Legs Contests  (more...)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN STAGE
INTERCOASTAL pIRATES
7:45 pm
TBA
Haystack Dive (more...)
8:00 pm
TBA
VIP Reception for Co-Sponsors of the Festival by Invitation Only
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
MAIN STAGE 
11:30 pm - 1:00 am
MAIN STAGE 
1:00 am
Gates Close
 


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