C3HA72BMWP29 The gastronomic scents, heritage, culture and romance of Italy seep into the grounds of Houston’s University of St Thomas(3800 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX). Italophiles stomp grapes, stuff themselves at the pasta-eating contest, watch tarantella folk dances and more at the annual Houston Italian Festival.

Three day festival on the grounds of the University of St. Thomas.

Hours:
Friday, Oct 14: 11am – 10pm
(Admission free til 4pm Friday)
Saturday, Oct 15: 11am – 10pm
Sunday, Oct 16: 11am – 6pm

Share the heritage, culture and the romance of Italy! Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and wonderful tastes. Filled with entertainment, including the popular grape stomp, pasta eating contest, Italian-American Idol Contest, I Madonnari chalk art contest and plenty of children activities, there’s something for everyone.

For more information visit the festival website at www.houstonitalianfestival.com

Come and join The Original Greek Festival, now in its 45th year, and be Greek for a day! Growing attendance over the years continues to create excitement as the word gets around, so bring your family, friends and co-workers to enjoy the festive atmosphere and our new expanded festival site. Facilities, children’s activities, Athenian playground & seating capacity have also been expanded.

When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – October 6 – 9, 2011.
Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Complex (3511 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, Texas)

For festival times and more information visit: www.greekfestival.org

Free Parking & Free shuttle
Free shuttle from Lamar High School