Known in ancient times as Alclyde, Dumbarton is the a seaport and the county town of Dumbartonshire. It is situated on the Leven near its confluence with the Clyde, and is 16 miles NW of Glasgow. It is one of the oldest Scottish towns. Its castle is a fortress at least 1000 years old and is built on an isolated, double-peaked basaltic rock 250 feet high, known as the "Gibraltar of the Clyde." As Alclyde, the town was the capital of the kingdom of Strathclyde and later of Levanax, or Lennox.
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04/19 Coming to The area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
Houston Italian Festival Houston TX October10-13 Fiesta Italiana! Bringing Italian culture to life.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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