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Texas Fest: Horse Racing and Chili Cook-off

Jul 21 2012 to Jul 22 2012

Enjoy pari-mutuel horse racing and watch chili cooks compete with proceeds benefitting the Gillespie County Fair Association Scholarship Fund.  Chili cooks attend the horse races for free.   At the Gillespie County Fairgrounds on Hwy 16 South.  Please visit the website for information on entering the chili cook-off.

Gates open at 11 am.  Post time is 1 pm.  $5 for adults; $1 for children 6 to 12; under 6 free.  Box seats are $9.

Address: 530 Fair Drive on Hwy 16 South
Phone: (830) 997-2359

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