Copperfield April 2018

April 4 th -8 th - The 15 th anniversary of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair
four-day event will celebrate Gulf Coast to global foods, cultures and
traditions. Expected to be the largest in its history, the event will feature
award winning talent, master sommeliers, mixologists, themed events
and expansive new venues. Time and a myriad of cultural and agricultural
influences have long impacted both Sugar Land and the expansive Gulf
Coast, a wide swath of geography rooted in American history and lore. For
more information, visit www.sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com.
April 7 th -8 th - The McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival is the largest
children’s festival in the United States. Two days of games, circus acts, rides,
food, beverages and entertainment for all ages centered in Downtown
Houston. Created 29 years ago by Child Advocates as an avenue to create
awareness and funding to help the neglected and abused children of
Houston. Over 5.4 million dollars have been raised for the organization
through the annual two days of children activities. Come celebrate, enjoy,
laugh and play at the 30 th Annual McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival
and create a lifetime of memories. The event is from 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
Admission is $10 online and $12 at the gate. For more information, visit
www.houstonchildrensfestival.com.
April 8 th - The Brazilian Food & Music Festival. An event for the whole
family! This a great opportunity to find all kinds of Brazilian food at the
same place. Food prices will range between $1 to $30.The vendors will
accept cash and credit cards. Brazilian food, Caipirinha, Guarana and other
beverages, Brazilian music, Crafts and activities for children. For more
information, visit www.facebook.com/BrazilianFoodAndMusicFestival.
April 12 th -15 th - The Southwest International Boat Show is the largest
in-water 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
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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/Japaneseinspired
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-annualhouston-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/.
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
and is expected to be the largest USATriathlon sanctioned kid’s triathlon in the
world. Thousands of families will gather for the interactive triathlon expo and
tons of racing fun. Sign up today! The event is from 7-11 AM and admission is
$50. For more information, 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.
April 2018 | Copperfield Community Newsletter