Friends of Conroe provides its yearly Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival with a carnival, food for sale and exhibitors. There will likewise be live music and aMr andMrs Catfish pageant. 6 p.m.-midnight (Sept14), 11 a.m.-midnight. (Sept 15), noon-6 p.m. (Sept 16). $15 (admission). 105 Davis St.,Conroe www.friendsofconroe.com
Oct. 15: Hear the Conroe Symphony Orchestra
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra begins its 25th season with its performance, “Chills Down Your Spine,” including music from “Harry Potter,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” 7:30 p.m. $10 (trainees ages 11-17), $20 (adult basic admission), complimentary (kids ages 0-10). Willis ISD Performing Arts Center, 10005Hwy 75,Willis 936-760-2144. www.conroesymphony.org
Oct 16: Enjoy a winery trip
The Lake Conroe Winery Tour takes guests to 3 wineries near Lake Conroe: Bernhardt Winery, Blue Epiphany and H-Wines The winery bundle consists of transport to the 3 wineries, one complete glass of red wine at each winery, a Bernhardt Winery memento glass, a celebratory Texas Brewery Tours memento lug bag and a hangover set. 1-5 p.m. $125 (admission). 600 Margaritaville Parkway,Montgomery www.margaritavilleresorts.com
Oct 16: Listen to a show on the hillside
Bernhardt Winery functions Sunday yard performances.On Oct 16, the performance will include a Beatles homage band. Guests can buy beverages through the winery. 6-8 p.m. Table bookings are readily available; yard chairs are appropriate. Tickets start at $20. 9043 CR 204,Plantersville www.bernhardtwinery.com/tc-events/the-fab-5-beatles-tribute-10-16-22/
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