Circle the Wagons and Enjoy Michael Martin Murphy, a Chuck Wagon Cook-off, and a Cowboy Music Festival during the 'Roundup for HOPE' at Hidden Falls Adventure Park in October

Online, August 8, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Marble Falls, Texas - The Roundup for HOPE - a two-day cowboy music festival and chuck wagon cook-off - is coming to the 2,700 acre Hidden Falls Adventure Park in October. All proceeds from the events will benefit A Place of HOPE, a charitable healthcare clinic and emotional trauma center located in Marble Falls.

On Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th, authentic chuck wagons will circle around at the Hidden Falls Adventure Park for a chuck wagon cook-off. The festivities begin on Saturday at 11am when chuck wagon cooks compete against one another for the best food (cooked circa 1900 style) and most authentic chuck wagon. Judges associated with the American Chuck Wagon Association will judge the food's tastiness and evaluate the chuck wagons for authenticity. The public is invited to see how the old West was won and sample authentic chuck wagon food prepared in the same manner as our forefathers.

Live music and entertainment for the family will take place throughout the day. Saturday's musical guests include Texas's favorite son, K.R.Wood, and other Central Texas favorites such as Pauline Reese, Mike Blakely, George Ensley, and more. Several food and craft vendors will be onsite as well to provide food, drink, and activities.

Topping off the schedule is a Saturday night concert with celebrated Cowboy musical artist and headliner, Michael Martin Murphy. This live concert begins at 7:30 pm.

On Sunday morning, beginning at 8:30am, visitors can enjoy an authentic Cowboy breakfast with eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy. Afterwards, Cowboy church will be held with cowboys and cowboy gospel singing coming together to create a unique Western worship experience.

"We couldn't be more excited to bring Michael Martin Murphy and the chuck wagon cook-off to the people of Central Texas. We are also pleased to announce that proceeds from all events - the chuck wagon cook-off, the Michael Martin Murphy concert, and the Cowboy breakfast - will benefit A Place of HOPE here in Marble Falls," said Dr. Brooks Blake of Marble Falls. "A Place of HOPE offers medical care and refuge to anyone who walks through its doors. By attending this event, not only are you getting great entertainment for the family, you are also helping those who can't afford healthcare."

"Many thanks to Dr. Blake, Jeff Sellers, K.R. Wood, Karen Jellison, the folks at Hidden Falls Adventure Park, and the volunteers at A Place of HOPE for organizing this event which will benefit our clinic," commented Pat Hancock, CEO and Founder of A Place of HOPE. "Our clinic operates primarily from donations and gifts from the community. We feel blessed to have the generous support of these donors."

Tickets for all events can be purchased at www.roundupforhope.com or by visiting the Hidden Falls Adventure Park's website at www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com.

Schedule for the Roundup for HOPE:

Saturday, October 23rd:

10 AM- Cook-off Event Begins; Gate Opens

11 AM- Chuck Wagon Food Judging Begins

12 Noon - Mike Blakely on stage; Chuck wagons serve public (meal tickets required and can be purchased online, $15 each, kids 10 & under $10 each)

1PM - Chuck wagon winners announced and prizes awarded

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM - BBQ, hamburgers, & hot dogs can be purchased; music and family entertainment

5:30 PM -Evening Concert opens to Ticket Holders (concert tickets can be purchased online for $35/25/15 each)

6 PM - George Ensle, K. R. Wood a/k/a Camp Cookie and the Cow Camp Review, Pauline Reese open Roundup for HOPE Concert

7:30 PM - Michael Martin Murphy concert

Sunday, October 24th:

8:30 AM - Music Begins; KR Wood, Bluebonnet Pickers, George Ensle and more

8:30 AM - 9:30AM Cowboy breakfast served by chuck wagons ($10 per plate)

10 AM - Cowboy Church; message from Pastor Hank Wilson

10:30 AM -Music continues

12 Noon - Event ends

Tickets costs are as follows:

Authentic Chuck Wagon Cook-off luncheon - $15/per person, kids 10 and under $10/ per child
Evening Concert with Michael Martin Murphy - $35/25/15 per person
Cowboy Breakfast - $10/per person