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SUMMARY:Friday Night: Paul Wall
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LOCATION:Main Come & Take It Celebration Stage\, Independence Square\, Gonzales\, 78629
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Live Music,Friday,Friday Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday: Los Grandes Del Norte
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LOCATION:Main Come & Take It Celebration Stage\, Independence Square\, Gonzales\, 78629
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Live Music,Saturday Events
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