Corpus Christi Young Artist Competition:
Del Mar College's annual competition. Young people from the United States and several foreign countries compete for the Young Artist Award, which includes a guest performance with the Corpus Christi Symphony.
Czech Heritage Festival:
Held annually in Corpus Christi, this year at Memorial Coliseum, the festival features authentic Czech bands, polka dancing and lots of Czech favorite foods such as sausage, various kinds of kolaches and assorted pastries. Imported Czech arts and crafts are featured, and Czech descendants wear colorful costumes distinctive to certain districts of the Czech Republic.
South Texas Ranching Heritage Festival:
Watch blacksmiths and old-time artisans making horsehair braids, saddles and chaps at this community-sponsored festival. Other events and entertainment include a ranch rodeo and cook-off, cowboy poets and storytellers, food, dance and live music. Held at Texas A&M University-Kingsville campus and J.K. Northway Exhibition Center.
Violet Germanfest:
Organized by German settlers' descendants in the rural community of Violet, four miles west of Corpus Christi International Airport on State Highway 44, the Germanfest keeps alive traditional music, food, song and dance. There's also a country store, and vintage car and antique tractor displays. Proceeds benefit the Violet Museum.
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