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American Heart Association Heart Walk
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/6/2012
Time & Place:
Baylor University's Getterman Stadium
Description:
Join us for a fun morning fighting heart disease and celebrating local survivors! Come out and enjoy sponsor booths, Eat Street, Awards, Music, Games, a Kid Zone and more! Registration is at 8 a.m., the walk begins at 9 a.m.
Go online today to register yourself, your team or your business!
Questions? Contact Becky Aydelotte at raydelotte@hot.rr.com
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HOT Concert Series: Mercy Me
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/6/2012
Time & Place:
Extraco Events Center, 8:00 p.m.
Description:
The HOT Concert series is proud to present Mercy Me on Saturday, October 6 at the Extraco Events Center. Mercy Me is a Christian rock band who first received mainstream recognition with the crossover single “I Can Only Imagine” which elevated their album, Almost There, to double platinum certification. The group has 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart with 7 of them reaching No.1. in addition, they have won 8 Dove Awards and have had numerous Grammy Award nominations. Their newest album The Hurt & The Healer was released May 2012 and debuted at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200 chart. For ticket prices contact the Ticket Office at (254)776-1660.
On the Web: http://www.hotfair.com
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Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/6/2012
Time & Place:
Extraco Events Center
Description:
The Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo will be October 5-13, 2012 at the Extraco Events Center. In the Extraco Coliseum, the HOT Concert Series will take place October 4-6 and the All- American Pro Rodeo Finals will return October 7-13. For more information contact the Ticket Office at (254)776-1660. Enjoy the ride!
On the Web: http://www.hotfair.com
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Johnny’s Body at Quaker Steak and Lube
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/6/2012
Time & Place:
Quaker Steak and Lube - no cover- show starts at 9pm
Description:
Johnny's Body, the Indie Rock-N-Roll band based out of Gatesville, TX is making their first appearance at Quaker Steak and Lube. The band will keep your head bobbing and your toes taping with their original songs as well as covers from artist like Neil Young, Johnny Cash, The Clash, The Rolling Stones, and many more. Come check this group out they are a must see Band.
On the Web: http://www.facebook.com/JohnnysBody
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Wine and Food Festival
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/6/2012
Time & Place:
Indian Spring Park 1:00pm
Description:
This year’s 13th annual event will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 6th at Indian Spring Park. This annual fall fundraiser has become a tradition for many people, both animal lovers and wine enthusiasts.
The wine tent spotlights a wide variety of red and white wines from Texas and across the world. Tea, lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks are also offered. There is a little bit of everything to sample from Restaurant Row, including appetizers, main course tastings as well as delicious desserts all provided from locally owned restaurants, caterers as well as larger chain restaurants.
The popular sports area offers attendees a variety of beer samples, BBQ and big screen TV’s so everyone can cheer on their favorite sports team. There will be jazz groups playing throughout the park.
A regular Winefest table for 10 is $ 600 while a limited number of V.I.P. tables are available for $ 1,000. Regular general admission tickets are $ 45 in advance.
On the Web: www.wacowinefestival.com
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