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As fall returns, we invite you to check out our comprehensive guide to all the autumn fun that's yours to enjoy September thru November! From The Grand to Moody Gardens to Schlitterbahn, don't miss it! Click here to read more...	This Saturday night, grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head downtown to Saengerfest Park for the beloved come-from-behind movie classic, Rocky. A perfect evening to enjoy a movie under the stars! Click here to read more...	Get ready to rock this Labor Day Weekend! Moody Gardens presents the pioneering rock band Night Ranger live in concert with special guest Great White Saturday, September 4th at the Expo Arena. Click here to read more...

Autumn Returns!

Autumn returns to Galveston Island! With events from the Brewmasters International Beer Festival, to Movie Night on the Strand, to the Galveston.com & Company Epicurean Evening, September has fun from beginning to end.

Take a moment to check out all the fun in our special September Preview, presented by Galveston.com & Company and The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Also, don't miss the Galveston.com Video Channel, updated continuously.

In the Spotlight

Brewmasters International Beer Festival at Moody Gardens Labor Day Weekend
This Labor Day weekend September 3-6 Moody Gardens will host the first annual Brewmasters International Beer Festival - an event that promises to become one of the best and largest beer festivals in the nation.

Galveston Rebirth 5K Run / Walk Returns September 11th
All are invited in the 2nd Annual Galveston Rebirth 5K Run / Walk.

"The Wonderful Wizard of Paws" Benefits Humane Society September 18th
The Tenth Annual Paws Gala, "The Wonderful Wizard of Paws", returns to The Galveston Island Convention Center Saturday, September 18th. Channel 2's Frank Billingsley will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The gala benefits the NEW animal shelter of the Galveston Island Humane Society.

Galveston to Host Shrimp Festival September 24-26
Who doesn't love a good bowl of gumbo? Visitors can sample gumbo from nearly 100 cooking teams as part of the inaugural Galveston Island Shrimp Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25th at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand.

Galveston.com & Company Epicurean Evening Sizzles September 27th at Moody Gardens
The 39th Annual "Great Taste of the Gulf" Epicurean Evening, sponsored by Galveston.com & Company and The Galveston County Restaurant Association, will be held September 27th at Moody Gardens Convention Center, 6pm to 8:30pm.

Performing & Visual Arts

Galleries | Theatre | Symphony

Though Hurricane Ike destroyed many of Galveston's stately oaks, you won't believe what local sculptures have done to breathe new life into what was left behind.

Galveston's Sit-able Art

Night Ranger with Great White on Stage at Moody Gardens September 4th

Ronan Tynan at The Grand September 10th

Music Night on The Strand Returns with the Matt Rawls Band, September 11th

"IKE: A Documentary" Returns to The Grand September 13th

	WATCH:Learn about the history of The Grand 1894 Opera House
	WATCH: ArtWalk is held every 6 weeks. Take a look.
	PHOTOS: Galveston Island celebrates American Independence during annual July 4th Parade.

Lectures & Workshops

State Park | Moody Gardens

The Rosenberg Library Museum will feature a 19th century waffle iron, originally belonging to Samuel May Williams, as the September Treasure of the Month.�

"Life on a Rig" is Theme for Ocean Star Family Day September 11th

GHF Neighborhood Walking Tour of Harbor View Coming September 18th

Galveston's Haunted History Will Be Explored in 3-Tour Series During October

GHF Fall Demonstration Class, "Protecting Your House Against Termites," Coming October 2nd

"Sources of Energy" is Theme for Ocean Star Family Day October 9th

	WATCH: An overview of "Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island."
	PHOTOS: A number of lectures are held in Galveston's famous landmarks. Here's some of our best architecture.

Nature Tourism

Artist Boat | Birding | FeatherFest

Get back to nature (and channel your inner Van Gogh) with Artist Boat Kayak Adventures! Paddle the State Park, East End Lagoon, Drum Bay, Christmas Bay, and more! Trips scheduled multiple times each week throughout the fall.

Artist Boat to Paddle Drum Bay Rookery September 4th

Beach Walk at State Park September 4th

Artist Boat to Paddle Cypress Swamps September 5th

Bay Walk at State Park September 5th

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon September 11th

	WATCH:Missing the Island? Enjoy a typical sunset over Galveston Bay!
	PHOTOS: Galveston Island soars with some of the finest birding you'll find anywhere on earth.
	PHOTOS: Galveston Island blooms with fabulous flora year-round.
	PHOTOS: The Gulf of Mexico is the eleventh largest body of water in the world.

Sports & Outdoors

Bikes | Fishing Charters | GCVA

With 32 miles of sun-drenched beaches on Galveston Isle, the only decision you'll have to make is to head either East or West! Check them all out here.

Tour Galveston's Tree Sculptures

Galveston Rebirth 5K Run / Walk Returns September 11th

Moody Gardens to Host Adaptive Sports Festival September 11th

Big Dipper Dash Races to Stewart Beach September 18th

Galveston to Host Shrimp Festival September 24-26

	WATCH:Surfers take to the Gulf during a typical fall afternoon.
	PHOTOS: The 2nd Annual Beach Revue returned to the Isle May 15th, sporting contemporary and vintage swimming fashions.
	PHOTOS: The annual AIA Sandcastle Competition hit East Beach Saturday, June 5th. Take a look at a few of the incredible creations!

Exhibitions & Tours

Tour Overview | Historic Homes

Historic houses can be updated to the highest standards for resource efficiency and hurricane readiness, without sacrificing their one-of-a-kind character. That�s what Galveston Historical Foundation will demonstrate on October 2nd.

19th Century Waffle Iron is Rosenberg Treasure of the Month

"Pieces of the Past" Now On Display at GHF Headquarters

Brewmasters International Beer Festival at Moody Gardens Labor Day Weekend

Market on The Strand Returns to Saengerfest Park September 18th

"The Wonderful Wizard of Paws" Benefits Humane Society September 18th

	WATCH:Take a Harbor Tour from Texas Seaport Museum.
	WATCH: An overview of Galveston Island.
	PHOTOS: The Port is located on the upper Texas coast at the mouth of beautiful Galveston Bay.

Galveston.com & Company

Galveston.com Captures Silver in Annual Communicator Awards

Galveston.com Integrates Facebook Throughout Website

Vote for the Best of Galveston in Our Annual Web Survey!

Galveston.com Spotlights Island Visitors with Launch of New E-vents Channel

Galveston.com Honored with Christie Mitchell Award During Chamber Gala

Galveston Island CVB

RSS: Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau News

Summer Season puts Galveston Tourism Back on Track

Galveston Welcomes the Sun and Summer Weather

Galveston Tar Balls Few and Far Between

Jump Rope Stars Return to Galveston for National Championships

Fireworks Every Night 4th of July Weekend

City of Galveston

City Revises Public Hearing Schedule for FY2011 Budget

Galveston Rec Center Serving Up Free Tennis Lessons

Galveston Blood Drive Scheduled to Honor First Responders

Galveston Drafts Hazard Mitigation Plan; Public Comment Period Closes Monday

Galveston's Downtown Parking Meters Up & Running

The Daily News

Pilot makes emergency landing in field

Motorcyclist fleeing police crashes, dies

Jury hears confession in deadly beating

Elderly woman's death was heat-related

Lack of Wi-Fi could mean free parking

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