Texas Folklore Society

Publications of THE Texas Folklore Society

Since 1916, we have collected and published folklore of Texas and the Southwest. Our books cover a variety of topics of interest. Members receive the annual publication with their paid membership and have the opportunity to submit their papers for publication.

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belonging to the Texas folklore society

Human beings long for connection—with our ancestors, neighbors, family, and friends. Collecting, preserving, and sharing folklore allows us to connect with our past and gives those who follow us an opportunity to continue that connection. How did our fellow Texans entertain, learn, mourn, celebrate the good times, survive the hard times, and conduct their everyday lives? Join us and share your own stories, traditions, and folkways.

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Upcoming Events

Texas Folklore Society is a proud sponsor of Dobie Dichos, Inc.

NOV. 3: Thirteenth Annual Dobie Dichos

San Antonio Paranormal Fest 2023 welcomes a lineup of special guests and paranormal personalities to Victoria's Black Swan Inn in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 16.

SEPT. 16: San Antonio Paranormal Festival

Texas Folklore Society members will bump elbows with bibliophiles Nov. 11–12 in Austin.

NOV. 11–12: Texas Book Festival

Sharing ranching heritage & folklore March 25, 2023, In Bandera

OCT. 7: Ranching Heritage Day

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News of the Society

Call for Papers Issued for 105th Annual Meeting

By: Texas Folklore Society

Posted August 22, 2023 to News

Texas Folklore Society Program Committee issued a call for papers Monday, August 21, for the organization's 105th Annual Meeting, slated for March 28–30, 2024, at The Westin San Antonio North in San Antonio, Texas.

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