Texas Now Magazine April 2015 | Page 32

portland 42nd annual Portland Windfest A family festival with endless fun. T he 42nd Annual Portland Windfest kicks off the festivities Thursday, April 16th from 6pm-9pm with “Wrist Band Night” at the Carnival and Midway! Enjoy all the rides you want for only $15 and there’s no entry fee! And that’s just the beginning of a weekend of family fun with more events than you ever dreamed possible! “Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My”! There’s not a yellow brick road, but this year’s Windfest has the next best thing. A petting zoo! But not just any zoo! You’ll be able to see and pet all sorts of exotic animals, including a miniature zebra, miniature bull, kangaroo, camel and that’s just to name a few. A rare experience for children to get up close and personal with some amazing animals they’re only likely to see from afar! WOW…a KANGAROO! How COOL is that? The folks in Portland know how to throw a party and there are plenty of games and fun for children of ALL ages! Here’s what the folks at Windfest have coming to town for YOU! The Loop Rawlins Wild West Show! Loop Rawlins is one of the most versatile western performers in the world today. His Wild West Show & Act of trick roping, whip cracking, & fancy gun spinning has thrilled thousands of audiences. He’s performed with Cirque du Soleil, to high-end events, rodeos, television shows and even overseas! Guess you could say Loop Rawlins has done it all. This is a WHEN: Thur. April 16th thru Sun. 19th WHERE: Daniel P. Moore Community Center Complex, 2000 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas WHAT: Live Entertainment, Carnival, Parade Children’s Activities, Vendors and More! 28 ✯ texas now & THE ARTS TAGE, EVENTS, HERI Get Your History On At TexasNOWmag.com