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Borderfest is an Annual Festival held in Hidalgo, Texas. The first Borderfest ever held was in 1977. It is the largest and oldest music festival in South Texas;^{[citation needed]} and includes a variety of foods and diverse cultures from around the world.

Contents 1 History 2 Mission 3 Gallery 4 References

[edit] History

BorderFest started in 1977 as a committee of the Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce to promote cultural, international and community spirit. The initial event was a small community festival lasting one day and drawing some 500 people. Today, the festival has grown to become a nationally recognized, award winning Heritage and Music festival attracting more than 65,000 people over five days. Awards include IFEA's Pinnacle Award and TFEA's Zenith Award!

Annually the festival Donates $40,000 to $50,000 for local scholarships. [1]

[edit] Mission

BorderFest’s mission is dedicated to cultural enrichment, arts education and heritage preservation in South Texas. BorderFest celebrates the diverse cultures that make the Rio Grannde Valley unique and is an opportunity to share, preserve and showcase South Texas heritage through education, music, dance, cultural activities, and family fun."^[1]

[edit] Gallery

Borderfest mascot at Borderfest 2008

An elvis impersinator performing at Borderfest 2008 while the Green Ghost looks on

[edit] References

1. ^ Welcome to BorderFest 2008! Celebrating China!