Devine Oct. 5
Gary Hobbs to headline live music
Live entertainment will take place all day Saturday, October 5, 2024 during the annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Octoberfest with accomplished Tejano artists Gary Hobbs headlining the evening concert opened up by Los Escorpiones Del Norte. Live entertainment also includes singer/songwriter Cheyenne Saenz of Von Ormy, Mariachis, Folklorico dancers, and square dancers round out the live entertainment. There will be a $5.00 entry fee only.
The festival includes food and drink booths and craft booths all day. BBQ Plates, family fun, children’s games and activities. A cash Bingo. Silent Auction. Corn hole.
The annual drawing with lots of nice prizes will take place Saturday as well. The grand prize is a Ford Maverick Truck donated by Chaparral Ford -Devine & Lytle. Tickets for the drawing are $10. The beautiful blue truck can be seen in the parking lot of the church daily with the sign on it “Win Me”. A list of the prizes are on the ticket which can be purchased at the church office or from parishioners.
St. Joseph’s is located at 108 S. Washington St., Devine, Texas.
Octoberfest will take place all day on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm.
Gary Hobbs
Gary Hobbs biography- Gary Hobbs’ rise among Tejano Music’s Elite performers has taken years of determination. Gary’s history of hit records, gold and platinum awards, industry achievements, humanitarian contributions and hard work are legendary. Gary is a Tejano Music Awards’ Entertainer of the Year winner, a Latin Grammy Nominee and a Tejano Music Hall of Fame recipient.
Gary was raised in Eagle Pass,Texas along the Texas border and Piedras Negras,Coahuila;Mexico. This gave him a unique upbringing in listening to both Spanish and English radio that translated to a great tradition of excellent music with his very own style which makes him one of the most versatile singers in the Tejano Music Industry. His non-stop touring, recording and dedication to the Tejano Industry have earned him the love and respect of his family, friends and supporters.
Gary Hobbs started his Tejano Music career in 1983. Throughout his career he has recorded for Hacienda Records, RCA International, CBS International, Capitol Records, EMI Latin and Sony Discos. In 2001 Gary Hobbs went independent on all his new recordings.
Throughout the years Gary Hobbs has won numerous Music Awards from the different Award Shows while amassing hits such as “Las Miradas”, “Amame y Bésame”, “Te Vas A Acordar” and “Por Favor Corazón” to name a few songs while charting Billboards Latin top list of songs and receiving 6 BMI Awards.
In 1996 Gary Hobbs was sponsored by Coca-Cola Classic in Atlanta,Georgia becoming only one of four Tejano Artists to ever been sponsored by the global brand. His sponsorship with Coca-Cola Classic were followed by sponsorships and appearances with Paul Mitchell, Churches Fried Chicken and Sears.
National TV appearances on Univision, Telemundo and Televisa TV Networks brought him to the forefront in exposing Tejano Music across the nation and Mexico.
Gary Hobbs signed a multi-year record deal with the Legendary Freddie Records Label from Corpus Christi, Texas in April of 2022 which produced his first album “Sin Fin”. This album was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2023 for Tejano Album of the Year. Gary Hobbs continues to tour his 100+ dates a year promoting his classic hits and his new music.