Come and Take It Festival, Gonzales, Texas

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Pick up an even brochure downtown for more details...

Parade downtown 10:30 AM Saturday morning
Battle re-enactment 3 PM Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Village
Canoe race at 10 AM at Lake Wood just outside town on Highway 90A
Car show Sunday
5K Walk 7:45 AM Saturday at Independence Park
5K Run 8:00 AM Saturday at Independence Park
Showing of Photo Contest results downtown in the Randle-Rather building Saturday and Sunday
Carnival rides Saturday and Sunday

[venchka]

Larry, this is for you!

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I'm from there originally. I've moved off since, but go back periodically for family. The re-enactment usually last longer than the actual battle did to be honest. They have to embellish it for modern audiences I guess...the real treat is the historical structures that have been collected from around the county and the re-enactors themselves. A touch of black and white or aging in your photos, and you're almost back in time! Battle typically lasts around 20 minutes or so, with some narration, explanation, etc thrown in. The enactors often camp out over night, so there is the chance for some rustic shots if so inclined...

[LEO III]

I'd love to go back there for this one, but my dance card is full this weekend!