35th Annual Accordion Kings and Queens | DonationMatch

35th Annual Accordion Kings and Queens

Other Event Type for Texas Folklife Resources
Jun 01, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Deadline: May 25, 2024

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $10,000
Expected Attendance 1,000
Reach 1,000
Ticket Price $0
Metro Area Houston, TX
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category A - Arts, Culture & Humanities
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction
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Attendee Ages 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 0-4 Years 5-11 Years 12-17 Years
Description

Join us for a night dedicated to the enchanting sounds of accordion music, shining a spotlight on Texas’s rich musical heritage.

Performances by: 

Las FeniX
Sunny Sauceda
Marcus Ardoin & the Zydeco Legendz
Los Nahuatlatos
Danny Zapata


From timeless tunes to contemporary beats, this event features top accordion talents, celebrating the diverse cultural essence of our state. Be sure to catch past participants of the Big Squeeze, our annual youth accordion contest, as they showcase their skills on stage.


Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the musical diversity and talent that Texas has to offer.
Widely regarded as the unofficial “National Instrument of Texas,” the accordion holds a significant role in various folk music genres and cultural communities across the state. So, dust off your dancing boots and join us for another historic celebration of the accordion in Texas!


Texas Folklife is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and promoting the diverse cultural heritage of Texas. Texas Folklife strives to showcase the traditions, arts, and stories of communities across the state through various programs and events. Texas Folklife aims to ensure that these traditions continue to thrive for generations by fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for cultural heritage.

The Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030