The Texas Onion Festival will be held March 24th & 25th in Weslaco, Texas. Winter Texans join area residents in cheering on partipant's in the Onion Eating Contest, which includes rounds for youth, adults, seniors, and local celebrities. Along with the food theme a big attraction are the traditional Mexican charro dancing horses and riders. Both riders and horses are outfitted in beautiful , traditional costumes, so it's really colorful. Other entertainment includes an Elvis impersonator, magicians, country singers, Tejano bands and norteno groups. Other Texas Event's feature the Custom Classic Car & Truck Show & Shine, arts and crafts, a Kid's Zone, and the usual festival fare, including the ever-popular "Bloomin' Onion".
Call 956/968-2102 or www.weslaco.com/onionfest.
Check on www.texascouponsavers.com for discounts on hotels. restaurants and groceries.
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