Photograph of a crafts display by the Lithuanians of Texas at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, two women stand inside a booth. Woven tapestries are hung on the wall behind them. A glass display case is set up in front of the women, one of whom holds open a large book which rests on the case.

Photograph of Jim Braud showing a crawfish to visitors at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Braud leans over to show a group of children a crawfish which he holds in his right hand. He wears a white collared shirt, jeans, and a beret.

Photograph of the Scandinavian Folkdancers of Houston performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a pair of dancers perform onstage. The dancers wear traditional Scandinavian garments and hold hands as they dance.

Photograph of the Bexar County Czech Heritage Society booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a festival visitor is handed a pastry. Individuals behind the counter wear traditional Czech garments.

Photograph of the Bexar County Czech Heritage Society booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Three individuals stand inside the booth. Two men, left and right, wear collared shirts, glasses, and vests. A woman, center, wears a white lace blouse. A collection of miniature flags is arranged on the counter in front of them.

Photograph of the Bexar County Czech Heritage Society booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Susie and Noreen Tolman stand inside the booth as they assist festival patrons. Decorated eggs are displayed in glass cases in front of them. They wear lace dresses and flowers in their hair.

Photograph of the Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming Booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, individuals pose in front of the booth with a wooden cutout of a cowboy and horse. A banner above the booth reads, "Cowboy Headquarters" and a sign underneath it reads, "Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming Chuckwagon."

Photograph of the Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming Booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, musicians perform on a stage. Three of the four performers wear cowboy hats and play guitars. One of the performers, left, plays a violin. Festival patrons are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Clanfolk Scottish Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Female dancers wear white dresses, while male dancers wear white dress shirts, ties, kilts, and knee socks. At the center of the stage, a male and female dancer hold hands as they dance.

Photograph of Los Bombos Argentinos performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a young musician marches as he beats a drum. He wears a satin dress shirt, pants with fringe, and boots.

Photograph of the Mi Peru Peruvian Folk Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, two young female folk dancers perform onstage. They wave their arms as they hold strands of paper flowers. The dancers wear dark knee-length dresses with metallic embroidery and matching hats with flat tops. Similar scarves cover their hair.

Photograph of Venezuela en Danzas performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a two dancers perform together. The male dancer, left, wears a cowboy hat, dark pants, and a white dress shirt with polka dots. The female dancer, right, wears a white dress with metallic detailing and polka dots on the skirt.

Photograph of Rick Smith, shingle splitter, performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Smith is seated on a tree stump as he splits logs. He wears a collared shirt with short sleeves, a name tag, sunglasses, and jeans.

Photograph of Kathleen Paramore painting a Pysanka egg at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Paramore and a young boy sit at a table on the right. Both hold eggs. Two young festival visitors stand on the left to watch them.

Photograph of Charles Chaumont, a basket maker, giving a demonstration at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Chaumont, left, is seated as he weaves a small basket. Two young children, right, watch Chaumont work. Finished baskets are displayed on a table to the left. Festival visitors are visible in the background.

Photograph of Clarence Pertl, violin maker, at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Pertl sits at a table as he crafts a violin. He wears a collared shirt with vertical stripes, a name tag, and glasses.

Photograph of the Parea Hellas Dancers of Austin performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, four dancers perform onstage. Two female dancers wear dark jackets with metallic detailing, loose white pants, and embroidered aprons. Two male dancers wear white dress shirts, dark vests, leggings, and white boots. The performers link arms as they dance.

Photograph of the Houston International Folk Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a pair of dancers perform onstage. The female dancer, left, wears a kerchief white dress with lace detailing, and a scarf tied around her waist. The male dancer, right, wears a white dress shirt, vest, and ornate belt. The dancers hold hands. The performance area is covered with a cloth canopy.

Photograph of Nacho Estrada, ventriloquist, performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Estrada holds up a puppet with his left hand. He wears a vest, jeans, sunglasses, and a cowboy hat. The puppet wears a vest and bow-tie. A sign behind Estrada reads: "Nacho Estrada, Ventriloquist."

Photograph of a Mexican Market at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, festival visitors walk around the market. A banner reads: "Bienvenidos Ya'll." The area is covered with a cloth canopy.

Photograph of Don Cadden, Cowboy poet and singer, performing on the Story Telling Stage at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Cadden is seated as he sings and plays a guitar. He wears a striped shirt, name tag, cowboy hat, and jeans.

Photograph of the Csardas Hungarian Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, male dancers stand side by side as they perform. They wear white shirts with long sleeves, vests with bells attached to them, and white embroidered pants.

Photograph of the Csardas Hungarian Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, male dancers stand in two lines as they perform. They wear white shirts with long sleeves, vests with bells attached to them, and white embroidered pants. Performers wave their arms as though they are preparing to break into applause.

Photograph of the Csardas Hungarian Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, two pairs of dancers perform onstage. Female dancers wear white blouses, dark vests, aprons, and skirts with vertical stripes. Male dancers wear white pants, white dress shirts, vests, and boots.