TEXAS CITY/GALVESTON COUNTY, TX – The 3rd Annual Texas City Music Fest by the Bay takes place in beautiful Nessler Park on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from noon to 11 p.m. The festival is located in front of the Doyle Convention Center, 1801 9th Avenue North, in the heart of the city

This year’s event offers a diverse musical experience ranging from Blues and Zydeco to Classic Country. Headlining the event is the legendary Jerry Jeff Walker. Sharing the bill are “Mr. Rose Colored Glasses” himself, John Conlee, Texas Johnny Brown, Zydeco great, Step Rideau and Texas Blues Brothers Tribute Band.

The Fest is generously sponsored by Miller Lite, bp, Evergreen Industrial Services and media partners 93Q Country and 97.1 Country Legends. The continued support of The City of Texas City and The Texas City Chamber of Commerce allows the Festival to enjoy its continued success.

The Fest focuses on a family atmosphere where children of all ages are able to come out and enjoy good clean fun. Activities for kids include a “Kids Zone” with several moon walks, rock wall, face painting, pony rides, smoke/safety house and much more.

Along with all the great music Fest patrons enjoy arts and crafts booths, the aromas of funnel cakes, sausage, BBQ, fajitas and cold drinks freshly prepared by our vendors. Since we offer a wide variety of food and beverage at the event, no food, beverage or glass containers will be permitted to enter the gates.

Admission to the Fest is $8.00 (ages 15 & up), $5.00 (ages 9-14) while children 8 and under are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, The Nessler Center, City Hall, Texas City/LaMarque Chamber of Commerce and local HEB Pantry Foods.

The Festival benefits the Texas City Cultural Arts Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered to advance, encourage and promote cultural arts in Texas City. For additional information, please visit www.texas-city-tx.org/CulturalArts.htm

For general Festival information, please visit our website at www.ByTheBayFest.com or call The City of Texas City at 409-643-5990. Vendors should contact Monica James at 409-643-5953. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susan Chapa at 409-643-5902. See you there!!