Oct. 12
Tricks with Mix Contest. Though the directions are a bit ambiguous (“start with a mix and create a trick other than what the mix was intended for”) we’re confident the competitors will know what they’re doing. Entries accepted at 9 a.m., judging at 10:30 a.m., Contest Kitchen, Creative Arts Department.
Cooking Demos (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):
-Rodman Shields of Nick & Sam’s Grill. 12:30 p.m.
-Jill Bates, Cindy Falatic of Fearing’s. 2:30 p.m.
-Blythe Beck of Central 214. 4:30 p.m.
-Matt Melton of Lawry’s The Prime Rib. 6 p.m.
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MUSIC
The Nouveaux Honkies. 4, 4:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage
Oct. 13
Sea Turtle, Giant Pacific Octopus and Coconut Crab Feeding. What do giant Pacific octopi eat for lunch? Answer: anything they want. We’re willing to bet most of you have never seen a giant octopus or coconut crab snarf down a meal. Now you can. 11 a.m. Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park.
All-American Casserole Contest. We love a casserole, and we find inspiration in those whose repertoire extends beyond King Ranch (not that it isn’t delicious, because it is). The first-place winner brings home $15—that’s a lot of cans of cream of mushroom soup! Entries accepted at 9 a.m., judging at 10:30 a.m. Contest Kitchen, Creative Arts Department.
Ice Cream Freeze-Off. Hand-cranked ice cream: It’s tasty, and it’s fun. Find out who has the best recipe at this event. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Gazebo Stage.
Shoot Low Sheriff. 4, 5:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 14
COOKING DEMOS (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):
-Mat Raso of nobu. 11 a.m.
-Lillie Crowley of Country Cooking With Lillie. 12:30 p.m.
-Grant Morgan of Dragonfly. 4:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Ron Lawrence & Sazerac Jazz. 4, 5:45 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 15
Klassy Kloggers. Everything is kooler when it’s spelled with a “k,” yes? 4 to 6 p.m., SW Dairy Farmers Gazebo Stage, Food and Fiber Pavilion.
MUSIC
Dominic Scott Kay. 4:30, 5:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage
Matthew Johnson. 6:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage
Matt Tedder. 7:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage
Jaci and Those Guys. 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage
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Oct. 16
MUSIC
Chevy Dad Bands Rock Contest. So what if you drive a minivan, own one of those front-facing baby harnesses, and use the term “sippy cup” regularly in conversation? You can still rock, man. Don’t worry if you miss the Sept. 27 entry deadline. You can bang your head (softly, so as not to wake the baby) at the main event. 4 to 7 p.m., Truck Zone/Chevrolet Stage.
Laura Bell Bundy. 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 17
COOKING DEMOS (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):
-Rene Peeters of World Piece Cafe. 2:30 p.m.
-David Hernandez of McCormick & Schmick’s. 4:30 p.m.
-Chad Houser of Parigi Restaurant. 6 p.m.
MUSIC
Collective Soul, 5:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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