Aberdeen Trails April 2018

April 12 th -15 th - The Southwest International Boat Show is the largest inwater
Boat Show in the Southwest and the premier Sail and Power Show for
new and pre-owned vessels. This exciting event on Clear Lake, in Bay Area
Houston, features boats ranging in size from 10ft. to 100ft., both freshwater
and saltwater and offers the unique opportunity to view and board fabulous
vessels from some of the world’s leading manufacturers including new designs
and models making their Texas debut. Pre-Season Specials and Dealer
incentive programs will also be available on many models with prices to suit
all budgets! Meet with industry representatives ready to provide valuable
information and answer questions on all aspects of buying and owning a boat.
Onshore, over 200 vendors will offer a variety of services and products for the
boating and outdoor lifestyle, including fishing gear, apparel and outdoor
equipment, in addition to a full range of marine electronics and hardware
from top industry names. Shop related services from boat clubs, insurance
companies and lending institutions and attend educational workshops and
seminars. Admission is $10 for adults and children under 15 are free. For more
information, visit www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com.
April 14 th - It’s that time again! Don’t miss the Annual Art Car Parade. Downtown
Houston will come to life when more than 250 “motoriffic” mobile masterpieces
hit the pavement. The Houston Art Car Parade is a free BYOG (bring your own
goodies - lawn chairs, water, treats, no dogs please) event. The Parade has
become a nationwide phenomenon and continues to bring out the artist in
everyone. This year’s spectacle is expected to draw a crowd of 250,000 fans
from across the map and approximately 250 local, national and international
artists will transform everyday automobiles into one-of-a-kind creations meant
to amuse, inspire, enlighten and entertain. Route: Smith St. from Pease St. to
Walker St., making a left turn at Walker St. and then a left onto Bagby St., ending
at Lamar St. For more information, visit www.thehoustonartcarparade.com.
April 14 th -15 th - Japan Festival Houston celebrates the rich cultural heritage
of Japan with traditional and contemporary performances of Japanese
music, dance and martial arts, Japanese/Japanese-inspired food, as well as
demonstrations and displays of Ikebana flower arrangement, tea ceremony,
origami, etegami, bonsai and more. The event is held in the Museum District
and admission is free. For more information, visit www.houstonjapanfest.org.
April 15 th - Houston Barbecue Festival. The venue has changed but the
game’s the same, smoked meat until you drop. After several years at NRG
Park, the Houston Barbecue Festival is moving its 2018 smoke-out to Humble.
According to the organizers, the new location, 20 minutes north of downtown
on U.S. 59, offers additional amenities including free parking, restrooms,
covered areas in case of inclement weather and more affordable drinks. The
Houston Barbecue Festival partners are Saint Arnold Brewing Company and
Pitts & Spitts. The festival also will feature live music and a bar with craft beer.
The festival sells out each year and ticket sales are limited. No tickets will be
sold at the gate. The Humble Civic Center is at 8233 Will Clayton Parkway. The
festival is from 1-4 PM. For tickets and more information, visit www.eventbrite.
com/e/6th-annual-houston-barbecue-festival-tickets-41545865803.
April 21 st - Five Dollar Food Truck Festival. Come out and experience over
20 of Houston’s most popular food trucks and local vendors. With a kid’s
zone, live music, free beer, free parking and covered seating, we guarantee
an overall great experience for the whole family! For more information, visit
www.facebook.com/events/247434539130462/.
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April 21 st -22 nd - The Houston Texans and Texas Children’s Hospital, in partnership
with the nonprofit organization Kids Triathlon, Inc., have partnered to bring you
the 2018 Houston Texans Kids Triathlon presented by Texas Children’s Hospital.
This sixth annual event will be held at NRG Stadium. Sign up today! The event is
from 7-11 AM and admission is $50. For more info, visit www.houstontexans.com.
April 29 th - The City of Houston invites you to the 5 th Annual Ready Houston
Preparedness Kit Chef’s Challenge. Celebrity chefs will compete on-site
to create the best dish from non-perishable food items typically found in a
disaster preparedness kit. Each chef will choose from a list of canned and
shelf-stable ingredients. Media judges will select and award one winner
based on taste, creativity and presentation. In addition to the cook-off, there
will be emergency response equipment on display, disaster preparedness
information available and other giveaways. Come on out for a fun way to
learn how to be prepared for all types of emergencies. For more information,
visit www.houstonchefchallenge.com.
May 5th - AsiaFest 2018. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with
AsiaFest, Asia Society Texas Center’s annual family event featuring community
performances, fusion cuisine, creative activities, local vendors and more!
Admission is Free from 11 AM to 4 PM and is held at the Asia Society Texas Center,
1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX 77004. For more info, call 713-496-9901.
May 5th - Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival. The sixth annual Rails & Tails
Mudbug Festival is a fun day of fun celebrating the tasty crawfish through
food, music and more. Scheduled to perform are The Fab 5, Waylon
Thibodeaux, Silverado, The Powell Brothers, Troy Hess and the Bottle
Rockers. Competitive boudin ball eating and live crawfish racing. Food and
merchandise vendors and a kid’s zone, too. Visit www.tomballtx.gov for
special festival rates at Tomball hotel properties.
May 5th - Houston Dragon Boat Festival. The Buffalo Bayou will be overflowing
with people and boats at the Annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival. More than
30 corporate and community teams will paddle their way in the waters of
downtown Houston with other festivities celebrating Asian and Asian-American
culture. Texas Dragon Boat Association (TDBA) is collaborating with The Asian/
Pacific American Heritage Association to provide fun activities for the whole
family celebrating Asian-Pacific America Heritage Month. The event will be
Downtown, 1005 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002 from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM and
admission is free. For more information, visit www.texasdragonboat.com.
May 5th-6th - The 23rd Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance,
benefiting The Boys & Girls Harbor, is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday,
May 5th-6th. The weekend-long, nationally acclaimed classic car and vintage
wooden boat show takes place each spring at the Lakewood Yacht Club in
beautiful Seabrook, TX and attracts more than 15,000 attendees. The car and
boat exhibitors come from every part of the United States, as do the spectators.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Bob Fuller at 713-521-
0105. Visit www.keels-wheels.com for more information about the event.
May 17th-20th - Houston Greek Fest. OPA! The Houston Greek Fest is a
family friendly event. Visitors enjoy Greek music, authentic Greek cuisine,
live dancers, an outdoor marketplace and more. You can tour St. Basil the
Great Orthodox Church, which was voted one of the most beautiful churches
in Houston by the Houston Press in 2011. We love sharing our Greek Heritage
with Houston and the surrounding communities. We welcome you to come
join us! Visit www.houstongreekfest.com for more information.
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