San Antonio Travel and Leisure Guide 2008 - (Page 71) visitsanantonio.com for a comprehensive calendar of events. OCT. 9-12 VALERO TEXAS OPEN The third-oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR (originated and played in San Antonio since 1922), this has also been one of the top three mostcharitable PGA TOUR tournaments. Note: 2009 event may be in spring. golfsanantonio.org NOVEMBER 2008 OCT. 31-NOV. 9 WURSTFEST A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! During this 10-day salute to sausage, you’ll find a variety of entertainment options including a polka contest, games, rides, food and drinks on the Wurstfest Grounds in New Braunfels. wurstfest.com NOV. 16 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SAN ANTONIO MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Don’t miss the inaugural Rock ‘N’ Roll San Antonio Marathon on Nov 16, 2008! This one-of-a-kind marathon features more than 70 bands along a course that passes several historic sites and wraps up at the Alamodome. rnrsa.com OCT. 10-12 THE 22 ANNUAL GRUENE MUSIC & WINE FEST This Americana event features live Texas music, food, wines and a “Great Guitar Auction” at Gruene Hall, Texas’ oldest dance hall. gruenemusicandwinefest.org ND NOV. 22-JAN. 6 LIGHT THE WAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD A million twinkling lights will illuminate the night sky at the University of the Incarnate Word to celebrate the holiday season in style. This walking or driving experience has been going on for more than two decades and is truly a San Antonio-style holiday event. uiw.edu NOV. 2-3 EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Translated literally as “The Day of the Dead,” this Mexican cultural tradition is a celebration in which the family welcomes back departed loved ones, sharing the joys of life with them as their memories live on. Creative and respectful altars are set up around town at galleries, cultural centers, cemeteries and restaurants to commemorate loved ones who have passed on. sacalaveras.com OCT. 20-26 AT&T CHAMPIONSHIP The PGA Champions Tour returns to San Antonio for its 24th year. Nestled within 200 acres of majestic oak trees and rolling hills, the Oak Hills Country Club is the perfect setting for this tournament and charity event. attchamp.com NOV. 28 FORD HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE AND LIGHTING CEREMONY The switch is pulled to turn on more than 122,000 lights that will illuminate the River Walk until New Year’s Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country’s only nighttime river parades. thesanantonioriverwalk.com NOV. 5-9 THE NEW WORLD WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Highlighting San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and an important culinary and cultural gateway, the festival will showcase the city’s finest restaurants and chefs, as well as celebrity guests from Mexico, Miami, Manhattan and all over Texas. nwwff.org OCT. 25 HOUSTON STREET FAIR & MARKET This fair features rides, face-painting, storytelling, hand-made arts and crafts by local artists, drinks, foods and more. houstonstreetfairandmarket.com NOV. 29 HOUSTON STREET FAIR & MARKET This fair features rides, face-painting, storytelling, hand-made arts and crafts by local artists, drinks, foods and more. houstonstreetfairandmarket.com INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION FESTIVAL OCT. 1012 A three-day festival of music, dancing, food and fun that celebrates the versatility of the accordion and accordion-based styles of international music. Held on the historic grounds of La Villita, the event features performances, jam sessions, open mic and workshops offering personal interaction with master musicians. internationalaccordionfestival.org DECEMBER 2008 DEC. 5-7 HECHO A MANO/ MADE BY HAND This fine arts exhibit and sale showcases original work ranging from traditional to contemporary crafts. guadalupeculturalarts.org S A N A N T O N I O T h e O f f i c i a l T r ave l & L e i s u r e G u i d e 71 http://visitsanantonio.com http://golfsanantonio.org http://rnrsa.com http://wurstfest.com http://gruenemusicandwinefest.org http://uiw.edu http://sacalaveras.com http://attchamp.com http://thesanantonioriverwalk.com http://houstonstreetfairandmarket.com http://nwwff.org http://houstonstreetfairandmarket.com http://internationalaccordionfestival.org http://guadalupeculturalarts.org
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