News: Best of Texas Festival

Posted at 1:50 PM EDT (1750 GMT)

Aug. 29th, 2007 -- (Arlington, TX) --Six Flags Over Texas kicks off the fall season with an event guaranteed to delight all tried-and-true Texans down to the soles of their cowboy boots! The Best of Texas Festival brings together a truck-load of Lone Star State traditions ranging from entertainers to one-of-a-kind crafts to delicious foods prepared with a western flare. Where else but Six Flags Over Texas could you find so much to see and do in one place!

A visit to the Best of Texas Festival transforms your day into a relaxing stroll down memory lane! Along the way, pick up a few gift items for loved ones created by some of the best artisan crafters in the Southwest! Take a moment to visit with over 25 vendors demonstrating and selling turn-of-the-century offerings like candles and quilts, pottery, gourmet coffees, and wood carvings. Next, make sure to delight in the aromas and tastes of home-cooked foods like Skillet Potatoes, Chicken and Steak Fajitas, Apple Do Dahs and Kettle Corn. When ready for a break from shopping and dining, stop at one of the12 performance stages to take in a local Texas performing artist or group!

In addition to the Best of Texas activities, most Six Flags Over Texas rides and attractions will be open, including Superman Tower of Power, Titan, Texas Giant, SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D the Ride and all Looney Tunes USA attractions. Park hours for September 1, 8, and 15 are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. September 2, 9, and 16 the hours are 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Make sure to stop at Six Flags Over Texas during the Best of Texas Festival to take in some of the most sought after entertainment, crafts vendors, and foods in the entire state of Texas!