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October
Finally some temperature relief. Toward the end of the month Halloween takes over
with theme events and haunted houses. Amusement parks reopen to host fright-
nights.
State Fair of Texas
Having a corny dog here ( www.bigtex.com ) is a rite of passage for Texas residents. Fun
foods (deep-fried PB&J, cheesecake on a stick...) are a big attraction, but so is the tallest
US Ferris wheel, carnival rides and livestock exhibits.
Austin City Limits
Locals much prefer this three-day music festival ( www.aclfestival.com ) in Zilker Park to
the insanity of SXSW. Though lower key, the more than 100 musical acts that take the
stage are pretty darn impressive.
Oktoberfest in Fredricksburg
Residents celebrate their town's German heritage in a big way one long weekend
( www.oktoberfestinfbg.com ) every October. Polka bands play, schnitzel and sausage is
served and there's plenty of beer - more than 50 varieties are available.
Sand Castle Days in South Padre
For more than 25 years artists have been turning sand into sculpture on South Padre Island.
Events take place over one long weekend ( www.sandcastledays.com ) in October and in-
clude live concerts, arts-and-crafts sales, and a juried sand-castle-building contest.
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