SummerFest 2008 runs through August 31st, 2008, and includes a variety of live entertainment and culinary programs including Indoor Firework Shows, "Taste of the Texan" culinary tasting event, Glass Cactus "Summer Nights" Concert Series, Junior Chefs Camp for Kids, Outdoor Pool Parties and Dive-In Movies, Rock Art Show, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, and Wine & Cheese Pairings. Live Entertainers will be found strolling throughout the resort atriums on Friday including Fire Twirlers, The Gold Cowboy, Jugglers, and a Living Vine!!

For locals who wish to save on travel expenses and "vacation in their own backyard," Gaylord Texan's special two-night SummerFest Room Package, beginning at $199 per night, offers guests $50 CASH AT CHECK-IN to use however they wish! The package includes luxury resort room accommodations, breakfast for two adults and two children in Riverwalk Café, self-parking, and resort fee. Packages are subject to change and availability.

As a refresher, local visitors who spend $25 or more in the resort restaurants, retails stores, or spa will receive complimentary parking validation.

For more information on Gaylord Texan's SummerFest 2008 event, please visit www.gaylordtexan.com or call (817) 778-1000.