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Get Your Tickets – 2014 Texas Steak Cookoff and Wine Festival!

Fresh Ribeye Steaks and Texas Wine. Texas Hill Country. Small, Texas town atmosphere.
Surround yourself with friends, family and great people at this event.
This is one that you won’t want to miss and I promise when you go home you’ll say to yourself…
I can’t wait to go back next year.Saturday, May 17th, the annual Texas Steak Cookoff and Wine Festival in Hico, Texas is taking place. Here is your reminder and a few details about this great event! Mark your calendars!

Steak Cookoff

Opening Ceremony 12pm
$25 Ticket – Receive a bracelet which will allow you to enjoy the Hors d’oeurves (beginning at 10am) and the 12 ounce ribeye dinner in the afternoon cooked to your perfection by the team of your choice. ($10 for wristband only, does not include ribeye dinner.)
Over 90 teams cooking and competing!
Winners announced at 7pm. Prizes for top teams ranging from $500 – $2,500.

VIP Dinner

$100 Ticket
Enjoy a VIP dining experience in a private courtyard.
Steaks will be cooked by celebrity chef Brian C. Lusher, owner of The Grape Restaurant in Dallas.
Be sure to buy your tickets in advance. This sold out in 2013!

Live Entertainment all day including a fiddling contest!

Wine Tasting

$20 Admission
11am – 5pm
Receive a commemorative glass.
10+ wineries from the great state of Texas.
Opportunity to speak to wine makers and vineyard owners!
Glass / Bottle purchases available.

PBR Rodeo

$30 Admission (2 Day Event)
Begins at 7:30pm and will continue on Sunday, May 18th.
30+ Riders!
Cody Ohl, legendary roper from Hico, Texas and one of the highest nationwide earners is hosting this event on his property 3 miles outside of town.
For more information or ticket purchase, contact Blue Star Trading (254) 796-2828

Need a Place to Stay?
Check out Stephenville and Glen Rose – multiple hotels / lodging options.

Need More Info…
Check out my previous experience. If this doesn’t convince you, I’m not sure what will!
Texas Steak Cookoff 2013 Texas Wine Festival 2013
Texas Steak Cookoff 2012
Texas Steak Cookoff 2011
Texas Steak Cookoff 2010

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St. Patrick’s Day Pickle Parade

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This may be the most “different” parade that I’ve ever attended.

Mansfield Texas is home to Best Maid Pickles. From pickles to the Pickle Queens, this town parade has a little bit of everything (except the town band) that’s green and related to pickles. It’s a great way to incorporate leprechauns and pickles! Let’s take a glance!

The parade, had some consisted of some interesting folks…

In Mansfield, they like beer with their Bible study. Hey, it’s a good attraction!

Big pickles!

Also big wheels…
“Whambulance” – it cracks me up!

Let’s not forget the Pickle Queens!
Seriously, check out those boots!

The Mayor (or man running for Mayor) has the best gifts… helmets for the kids! Talk about swinging the vote!

And my ultimate favorite… how about this for a potato slicer?! Yes, it’s a drill…

I think it’s safe to say, I saw a little bit of everything at this one. Who would’ve known, the pickle capital was right in our backyard?!

Grapevine’s 10th Annual ChocolateFest

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This past weekend, Grapevine held the 10th Annual ChocolateFest, a fundraising event benefiting Travelers Aid Dallas/Ft. Worth. Like many of their annual events, this one was fantastic and not one to miss! The event is split into two days, Friday was an evening of Chocolate and Wine at Delaney Vineyards and Winery and Saturday was Chocolate and Art in historic downtown Grapevine.

I had the privileged of attending Friday’s Chocolate and Wine at Delaney Vineyards and Winery. Upon entering, we were given a wine glass, two tickets for 5 ounce samples of Delaney’s delicious wines (try the Sweet Red!) and a box for our chocolates. Many local Chocolatiers, Bakeries, Restaurants and more were on hand to provide some of their finest chocolates. Granted, we were given a box to place our treats in to bring home, but who were we kidding, these chocolates were not going to leave the building!

Toffee Treats

Gourmet Apples and More, Brio Tuscan Grill and I Heart Muffins Bakery.

There was also a silent auction benefiting Travelers Aid Dallas/Ft. Worth. Travelers Aid’s mission is to assist those traveling through the DFW airport. This includes providing assistance during crisis or transition events and to those who have been separated from their families or need additional support. Have you ever lost an item while at the airport? These are the same folks that come and save the day!

The silent auction consisted of multiple items including airfare for two, gift baskets and signed memorabilia from musicians, actors and even astronauts!

This is a great event for a date night, girls night or even with a group of friends. Sampling exquisite wine and chocolate paired with appetizing hors d’oeurves and live music is a great way to spend any evening. We saw many people taking in the beautiful sunset and enjoying the company of their friends and loved ones on the grounds of the vineyard.

If looking for a less formal event or even something for the entire family, check out the Chocolate and Art on Saturday.

Chocolate and Art
Bring the entire family to Saturday’s event to enjoy:
Samples from local Chocolatiers, Bakeries, Restaurants and more…
Art exhibits and sales.
Contests and celebrity judging.
Children’s activities.
Live music and more!

If you were unable to attend this year’s event, be sure to stop by some of the participating businesses in Grapevine. Bakeries, restaurants, even Delaney’s Vineyard and make a day experiencing what Grapevine has to offer. Most importantly, mark your calendars for next year. This even has something for everyone and is not one you’ll want to miss!