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- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Reliant Stadium and Reliant Park. March, yearly. The world's largest rodeo. Includes rodeo events, calf scramble, and music concert. It is known for its big-name music acts as much as it is for the rodeo. The livestock show attracts professional breeders who bring in their world-class livestock to be judged. There is also a carnival on the grounds. [1]
- FotoFest [2] Exhibitions and art installations, film and video programs, lectures and forums created by FotoFest.
- Bayou City Art Festival [3] Built on an 8/10 mile asphalt loop surrounded by lush trees, foliage, and picnic areas, the annual, juried, fine art event boasts a stress-free outdoor gallery brimming with 300 artists working in 19 artistic media. March 28– 30, 2008 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Houston Children's Festival [4] is the largest celebration for children in the United States, the Houston Children's Festival offers over 350 events packed into a couple of hectic days. 31 March - 1 April 2007.
- WorldFest-Houston Film Festival [5] (now its 41st year!) continues with its totally dedicated Independent Film screening format for the upcoming April 11 - 20, 2008. All Screenings at the AMC Studio 30 on Dunvale, the HQ Hotel is The Renaissance Hotel, Greenway Plaza. 55 New Intl Feature Films and 100 New Short Films all introduced by their directors with a Q&A after the screening.
- The Houston International Festival (AKA iFest) [6] Annual international festival featuring juried arts, crafts, food, music, games and events for adults and children. April 19-20 & 26-27 2008.
- Art Car Parade [7] is the Worlds Largest and Oldest Art Car Parade. The event features over 250 Art Cars, 200,000 plus live spectators and media from all over the world, making Houston ground zero of an international phenomenon. Saturday, May 10, 2008.
- Latino Book & Family Festival [8] Hosts a world class array of panels, authors, celebrities and entertainment for your enjoyment and enlightenment. September 29-30.
- Greek Festival [9] Includes children's activities, Athenian playground, food and entertainment. OPA!! Held October 5-8, 2006.
- The Texas Renaissance Festival [10] is one of the nation's largest, most acclaimed renaissance theme parks where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come alive every Saturday and Sunday for 8 weekends October through November, from 9:00 AM to dusk.
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