Photograph of Kathleen Paramore at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Paramore tilts her head to look closely at a Pysanka, or Ukrainian Easter egg, which she is painting. She wears a white dress with green and red embroidery of flowers.

Photograph of Alvin Sueltenfuss the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Sueltenfuss teaches a wine making school at the Kendall County Community booth. He wears a plaid shirt, blue vest, name tag, and straw cowboy hat. Bottles of wine are arranged on the table in front of him. Festival patrons, left, listen to Sueltenfuss speak.

Photograph of a man preparing Cajun gumbo at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the man stirs a large pot of gumbo with a paddle. He wears a straw cowboy hat, white t-shirt, and red apron.

Photograph of smokehouse visitors at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A boy holds up a container of mustard and is assisted by a teenage girl who sits behind him. Squash are arranged on the table in front of them.

Photograph of Al Morgan at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Al Morgan, who is a blacksmith, sits at a table upon which his work is displayed. Morgan is mustachioed and has a gray beard. He wears a blue t-shirt, black glasses, and an apron. An eye protection device rests on the top of his head.

Photograph of Geoff Zukowski, a broom maker from Alpine, making a broom at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Zukowski holds up a broom as a young festival patron watches in the background. He wears a black t-shirt and black hat.

Photograph of John Zukowski, a broom maker from Alpine, making a broom at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Zukowski holds up a broom as festival patrons watch in the background. He wears a blue floral patterned shirt and black hat. His name tag is attached to the hat, which has a multicolored band wrapped around it.

Photograph of Jim Braud, the "Crawfish Commisioner," at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Braud lifts up the starting gate at a crawfish race. Five crawfish are visible at the center of the race track, which is composed of a target pattern moving outward from the center of a large table. Braud wears a blue dress shirt, black glasses, and red beret. He holds a microphone to his lips. An audience is visible in the background.

Photograph of Jim Braud, the "Crawfish Commisioner," kissing a crawfish at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Braud holds the crawfish to his lips as he kisses it. He wears a red beret and large black glasses.

Photograph of Jim Braud, the "Crawfish Commisioner," at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Braud shows a crawfish to visitors. Braud, right, wears a light blue dress shirt, red beret, black glasses, and jeans. One of the young visitors reaches out his right hand to touch the crawfish.

Photograph of the San Antonio Pipes & Drums performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, individuals march in formation as they play bagpipes and drums. Three individuals are visible in the foreground. They wear tan shirts, kilts, name tags, and knee socks. These individuals are playing bagpipes.

Photograph of the East German Youth Orchestra performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, young people march in formation as they play trumpets. Cloth flags are attached to the trumpets. Male musicians wear white shirts and khaki pants, while female musicians wear white blouses and khaki skirts. They stand underneath a canopy composed of yellow, red, tan, and blue pieces of fabric. A banner reads: "Willkommen."

Photograph of Viking Jon Rudolph with a young visitor at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Viking Jon Rudolph, who is from Pantego, wears a Viking costume which includes a metal mask with horns, furs, and shield. The child holds an ax. She wears glasses, a light purple t-shirt, and shorts. They stand on an asphalt pathway in the festival grounds. Trees and festival patrons are visible in the background.

Photograph of a young child at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the child is seated on a rocking horse crafted by the Paladin Woodcarvers. The child wears a sleeveless shirt and shorts. His left hand is raised in a fist. Two adults stand near the child. The rocking horse is white and gray; it has a black mane. Festival patrons and booths are visible in the background.

Photograph of two young children at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the children are seated on a rocking horse crafted by the Paladin Woodcarvers. The children wear white t-shirts and shorts. The rocking horse is white and gray; it has a black mane. Festival patrons and booths are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Frio County Peanut Growers Association booth the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Ruth Higdon is seated as she makes a batch of peanut butter in a bowl. She wears a white visor, white blouse, and green checked apron which reads: "Man does not live by bread alone. He also needs peanut butter."

Photograph of the Frio County Peanut Growers Association booth the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A woman is seated on the left. She wears a blue blouse, hat, and green checked apron. A young boy, right, clasps his hands together. A table and other members of the association are visible in the background.

Photograph of a young festival visitor at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a young girl holds a red balloon. Text on the balloon reads: "Texas Folklife Festival." Images on the balloon depict a balloon that has been tied to a longhorn's horn. The girl wears a white baseball cap and sleeveless denim shirt. A rainbow has been painted onto her cheek.

Photograph of the South Texas Gunslingers at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Three men dressed as cowboys stand in front of the Compadres booth for out of state visitors. They wear cowboy hats, kerchiefs around their necks, vests, and hold guns. The booth is constructed out of aged wood.

Photograph of stage emcee Robert Thonhoff at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Thonhoff dances with his arms and knees bent. He wears a traditional German costume with a vest, suspenders, and a hat. Dancers and festival patrons are visible in the background.

Photograph of O. T. Baker and Willie "Mama" Duckens at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Baker wears a cowboy hat with metal buckles, pale pink button up shirt, name tag, and jeans. Duckens, right, wears a red blouse and name tag.

Photograph of O. T. Baker at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Baker sits outside a smokehouse. He wears a black cowboy hat, name tag, and red button up shirt. Smoked meats and ears of dried corn are arranged on the table in front of him.

Photograph of a musician in the Joe Simon Cajun Band playing accordion at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. He is wearing a white dress shirt, jeans, and a cowboy hat. Another band member is somewhat visible in the background.

Photograph of Jasmine Hamilton performing with the Antioch Baptist Church Angel Choir at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Members of the choir wear name tags and green t-shirts which read: "Antioch B.C. Angel Choir."