Events
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo supports youth Held from April 3-13, the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo is returning to promote agriculture, youth and community, Tobin Redwine, executive director of the Montgomery County Fair Association, said. “It started in 1957 and when it began, it was using the model of eld day,” Redwine said. “ ... Eventu- ally that’s morphed over the decades to become the event that it is.” What to expect Marketing Community Coordinator Madison Harris said this year, the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo has expanded its number of exhibitors from 18 to 30. While the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo will maintain its mission to support the youth of Montgomery County, attendees can expect new attractions, exhibits and entertainment options. Attractions to expect this year include dueling
Tastefest returns for its 15th year in Conroe Founded by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, Tastefest is an annual event held to showcase local food and beverage businesses in the Conroe area, said Scott Harper, president of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. “Our chamber continues to grow, and some of that growth has been within the restaurant industry or food industry,” Harper said. “And so we’re expecting more people and booths to be at our launch party and then also participating in the two-month-long event.” The event With over 55 restaurants participating, Harper said this year Tastefest has extended its duration to nine weeks to allow people more time. Starting March 27, customers can visit participating restau- rants and sample a featured dish, appetizer or drink of the restaurant’s choosing, free of charge.
Dates to know April 3: Senior Citizens Day April 4: Sunshine Day, a day dedicated to the special needs community April 4: Live music featuring Jacob Stelly April 5: Live music with Sammy Kershaw April 7-8: Kids Day, with entertainment catered to children in pre-K through fourth grade April 10: Ladies night at the wine tent April 13: El Día de la Familia Hispana, a day dedicated to the Hispanic community
This year, attendees can expect new rides and attractions at the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo.
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During Tastefest, people can sample drinks, a variety of cuisines and desserts from various local restaurants.
pianos, swine races and a knowledge barn that o ers educational and interactive exhibits. The impact Redwine said Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo was founded to raise scholarship funds and provide agriculture education and entertainment. According to its annual review, the rodeo had 74,000 visitors last year and earned $158,000 in scholarship funds.
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be redeemed for a sample. Harper said Tastefest is a signature event that continues to grow with over 1,000 participants expected this year.
“It’s really up to that venue, which I think makes it really, really unique because everybody o ers something di erent,” Harper said. Anyone who wants to participate can download a newly launched app that contains the event information, including a list of the participating restaurants and each restaurant’s coupon that can
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