Category Archives: Festival

Jenkin’s Family Crawfish Boil 2014

Crawfish Boil 089Just down the highway in Kennedale, Texas lies a not so little venue that seems to be getting a little bit more attention these days (and well deserved) – Red’s Roadhouse. This place is massive and a great little spot for some good eatin’, Texas country and getting together with good folks.

Crawfish Boil 160This past Sunday, the First Annual Jenkin’s Family Crawfish Boil took place followed up with The Ranch’s Red Dirt Road radio show. For $20 come in for some all you can eat crawfish, $5 if you were in it just for the tunes and surroundings. I settled in for both and it was well worth it.

Put on your stretchy pants and settle in for some good eatin’! These little fellers were mighty tasty with just the right amount of spice. I left after being there for five and a half hours (I didn’t eat the entire time) and asked how man pounds they had cooked so far – 4,000 was the guess. Golly! Not gonna lie, I had five trays. You only see three because, well, your hands get dirty! They’re delicious! Tis the season! Mudbug Season!

CrawfishBoil'14From noon until three, two rounds of four musicians took turns on the stage at a time. Some of Texas’ finest. The spring is in the air which means get ready, there’s going to be shows at every corner!

Round One:

Crawfish Boil 077Round Two:

Crawfish Boil 085At 3pm, Red Dirt Roads started up their live radio show hosted by Justin Frazell. Kolton Moore – was my favorite on this line up!

Crawfish Boil 162This is a great family event where you can spend the day listening to incredible artists, comfortable atmosphere, delicious food and a place where everyone can dance all day (including the kids). Mark it on your calendar for next year, it’s something that you don’t want to miss!

In honor of Texas Tuesday, a little quiz… do you recognize any of these musicians? Any favorites?

Hall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze

Each fall, Hall’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze in Grapevine, Texas opens their gates to hundreds of visitors coming to take photos and to enjoy some fall country activities within a huge metroplex of an area. Run by a family, it’s a place for families and friends to congregate and enjoy some fun fall activities.

Hall's Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze 2013While my friends were up from Austin, we headed over to check out the corn maze. For a bunch of “Yankees” in the South, it’s the closest thing we can get to a real fall festival like we have back home.

First up – the corn maze. Spread across two acres, you can get lost and you can’t cheat!

Hall's Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze 2013 Hall's Corn Maze 2013Make sure to bring your camera to check out all the other items available. Tons of areas set up for the kids and photo opportunities. Purchase a pumpkin or two or even go on a hayride!

Hall's Pumpkin Patch 2013Finally, don’t forget to check out the concessions for some cider, popcorn and other refreshments!

Hall's Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze 2013Beware, it’s really busy on the weekends! If you can swing it, I would suggest going during the week. Either way, you are sure to have some great photos and great memories!

Additional Info: Corn Maze: $5
General Admission / Parking: $0
Hay Rides: $2
Bring your camera as there’s lot of decorations for the kids.
Additional Costs: Drinks, Food, Pumpkins, Concessions.

 

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Ranch Bash 2013

October is one hectic month! It seems like I can’t keep up! There’s been so much going on, earlier this month I went to Austin to visit some friends and then they came up to Fort Worth to visit yours truly! There’s so much to write about our visits so I’ll start off with the music!

Forty Creek Whiskey, Ranch Bash 2013

Ranch Bash is an annual Texas Country music festival held in Fort Worth by 95.9 The Ranch FM radio station. It gathers together some of the finest Texas Country musicians for a day of fresh air, good music, great people and incredible performances. This year for the ten year anniversary, they didn’t disappoint. Did I mention tickets were only $10?! Can’t get much better!

Here’s a quick recap!

Ranch Bash 2013 Schedule

We arrived just as The Trisha’s were coming onto stage. Found ourselves a place to park out chairs and just relaxed!

Here are a few photos:
Quaker City Nighthawks

Quaker City Nighthawks, Ranch Bash 2013

My favorite! – Dirty River Boys!

Dirty River Boys, Ranch Bash 2013

Dirty River Boys, Ranch Bash 2013

And headlining – Hayes Carll! We were able to make it first row and it’s a good thing. By this point it was CHILLY! I think this was the only place to keep warm!

Hayes Carll, Ranch Bash 2013

Hayes Carll, Ranch Bash 2013

Ranch Bash 2013Who are some of your favorite Texas Country musicians?