Texas Festivals and Fairs
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Brazosport Sea Shell Searchers Show(Sea Shell Show)
January · 2,000 attendees
One of the largest specimen shell shows in the world.
Visit website →Brenham Uptown Swirl(Uptown Swirl)
January · 2,000 attendees
A wine walk through the historic downtown of Brenham.
Visit website →Canton First Monday Trade Days(First Monday)
Monthly (Thurs-Sun) · 100,000 attendees
The oldest and largest flea market in the USA.
Visit website →First Thursday on Sixth Street(Route 66 Market)
Monthly (1st Thursday) · 5,000 attendees
Monthly evening art walk and music on historic Route 66.
Visit website →Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo(FWSSR)
Jan-Feb · 1,200,000 attendees
The oldest continuously running livestock show and rodeo.
Visit website →Goldthwaite Eagle Fest(Eagle Fest)
January · 3,000 attendees
A tribute to the American Bald Eagles that winter in Texas.
Visit website →Gruene Market Days(Gruene Market)
Monthly (3rd Weekend) · 15,000 attendees
A monthly market featuring 100+ Texas artisans in a historic district.
Visit website →Kerr County Stock Show(Kerr County Fair)
January · 12,000 attendees
Celebrating the livestock industry of the Hill Country.
Visit website →Kerrville Winter Music Festival(Winter Music Fest)
January · 5,000 attendees
A cozy indoor version of the famous Kerrville Folk Festival.
Visit website →Luckenbach Blues Festival(Luckenbach Blues)
January · 2,000 attendees
A day of Texas blues in a legendary dance hall.
Visit website →Main Street Trade Days(La Porte Trade Days)
Monthly (1st Saturday) · 5,000 attendees
A first-Saturday tradition on the coast with collectibles.
Visit website →Midland Chili Super Bowl(Chili Super Bowl)
January · 15,000 attendees
The Permian Basin's largest and most competitive chili event.
Polar Bear Splash(Polar Bear Plunge)
January 1 · 5,000 attendees
A New Year's Day tradition of jumping into icy water.
Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market(Port Isabel Market)
Monthly · 5,000 attendees
Coastal antiques and collectibles under the lighthouse.
Visit website →San Antonio Coffee Festival(Coffee Fest)
January · 8,000 attendees
A celebration of coffee culture at the historic La Villita.
Visit website →San Antonio Stock Show BBQ Cook-off(SA Rodeo BBQ)
January · 30,000 attendees
One of the largest world-championship sanctioned BBQ contests.
Visit website →Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo(Odessa Rodeo)
January · 50,000 attendees
A major winter rodeo and livestock show in West Texas.
Visit website →Second Saturday Market Days(Georgetown Market)
Monthly (2nd Saturday) · 10,000 attendees
Artisan crafts and food trucks on the Most Beautiful Town Square.
Visit website →South Texas Livestock Show(Edinburg Rodeo)
January · 30,000 attendees
A major youth livestock event for the Rio Grande Valley.
Texas Citrus Fiesta(Citrus Fiesta)
January · 50,000 attendees
Celebrating the valley's citrus industry since 1932.
Visit website →Texas Indian Market & Southwest Showcase(Indian Market)
January · 10,000 attendees
A massive show of Native American art and dance.
Visit website →Texas Winter Market(Winter Market)
January · 5,000 attendees
Curated selection of gifts and boutique items.
Visit website →Boerne Chocolate Walk(Chocolate Walk)
February · 1,500 attendees
A ticketed tour of historic Boerne with chocolate treats.
Visit website →Boerne Hill Country Antique Show(Antique Show)
Feb/Nov · 5,000 attendees
A prestigious show featuring rare Texas antiques.
Visit website →Charro Days Fiesta(Charro Days)
Late February · 50,000 attendees
A bi-national celebration of friendship between Brownsville and Matamoros.
Visit website →Guadalupe County Scholarship Benefit(Guadalupe Chili)
October · 5,000 attendees
A sanctioned cook-off funding local scholarships.
Hunks of Burnin' Love(Hunks Chili)
February · 12,000 attendees
An Elvis-themed chili and BBQ cook-off.
La Grange Uncorked(Uncorked)
February · 3,000 attendees
Sampling Texas wines and gourmet food on the square.
Visit website →Laredo International Fair & Exposition(LIFE Fair)
February · 50,000 attendees
The Webb County fair featuring youth projects and rodeo.
Visit website →Laredo Washington's Birthday Celebration(WBCA)
Jan-Feb · 400,000 attendees
The largest celebration of its kind in the United States.
Visit website →Luckenbach Hug-In(Hug-In)
February · 2,000 attendees
A traditional Valentine's weekend of camping and music.
Visit website →Mardi Gras Southeast Texas(Beaumont Mardi Gras)
February · 50,000 attendees
Parades, carnival rides, and Cajun food in the Golden Triangle.
Visit website →Mardi Gras! Galveston(Galveston Mardi Gras)
Feb/March (Before Lent) · 350,000 attendees
The third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
Visit website →San Antonio Asian Festival(Asian Fest)
February · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the diverse Asian cultures of San Antonio.
Visit website →San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo(SA Rodeo)
February · 1,300,000 attendees
Premier indoor rodeo and livestock show with top-tier musical acts.
Visit website →Smokin' on the Rio(BBQ Cookoff)
February · 20,000 attendees
State championship BBQ cook-off in the Rio Grande Valley.
Visit website →Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival(Fly Fish Fest)
February · 10,000 attendees
Combining fly fishing workshops with Texas craft beer.
Visit website →Victoria Livestock Show(Victoria Fair)
February · 25,000 attendees
Showcasing South Texas youth livestock and western culture.
Visit website →Big Bend Bluegrass Festival(Alpine Bluegrass)
March · 3,000 attendees
A scenic music festival in the high desert.
Visit website →Borderfest
March · 80,000 attendees
Celebrating the diverse cultures of the Rio Grande Valley.
Visit website →Chili Springs Music Festival(Chili Springs)
March · 4,000 attendees
Bluegrass music and open-pit chili cooking.
Cibolo Farmers Market(Herff Farm Market)
Saturdays (March-Dec) · 3,000 attendees
A Saturday market on a historic farm with trails and classes.
Visit website →Dublin St. Patrick's Day(Dublin Paddy's)
March · 12,000 attendees
Celebration in the official Irish Capital of Texas.
Visit website →Fort Worth Music Festival(FW Music Fest)
March · 12,000 attendees
Showcasing the best in Texas singer-songwriters at the Stockyards.
Visit website →Goliad Market Days(Market Days)
Monthly · 10,000 attendees
One of the largest open-air markets in South Texas.
Visit website →Goliad Massacre Re-enactment(Goliad Re-enactment)
March · 3,000 attendees
Commemorating the events of the Texas Revolution at Presidio La Bahia.
Visit website →Granbury Founders Day(Founders Day)
March · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of Granbury with a parade and beans & cornbread cookoff.
Visit website →Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(RodeoHouston)
March · 2,400,000 attendees
World's largest livestock show and richest regular-season rodeo.
Visit website →Kountze Dogwood Festival(Kountze Dogwood)
March · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the blooming of the Big Thicket dogwoods.
Visit website →Living History Weekend(Living History)
March · 5,000 attendees
The largest World War II living history event in Texas.
Visit website →Llano Earth Art Festival(LEAF)
March · 10,000 attendees
Rock stacking championship and earth art in the Hill Country.
Visit website →Luckenbach Mud Dauber Festival(Mud Dauber)
March · 2,000 attendees
A day of music and fun in the legendary town of Luckenbach.
Visit website →North Texas Irish Festival(NTIF)
March · 60,000 attendees
One of the largest Irish festivals in the United States.
Visit website →Palestine Dogwood Celebration(Dogwood Trails)
Last two weekends in March · 20,000 attendees
Celebrating the blooming of the dogwood trees in East Texas.
Visit website →Rajun' Cajun Throwdown(Cajun Chili Fest)
March · 12,000 attendees
A fusion of Cajun spices and traditional Texas chili.
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show(RGV Rodeo)
March · 250,000 attendees
PRCA sanctioned rodeo performances in the Valley.
Visit website →South by Southwest(SXSW)
Mid-March · 300,000 attendees
A global destination for creative professionals featuring tech, film, and music.
Visit website →South Texas State Fair(Beaumont Fair)
March-April · 250,000 attendees
A massive regional fair featuring livestock and a championship rodeo.
Visit website →Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo(Rodeo Austin)
March · 250,000 attendees
Austin's major rodeo and livestock event.
Visit website →Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup(The Roundup)
Second weekend in March · 25,000 attendees
The world's largest rattlesnake roundup.
Visit website →Texas Legation Ball(Republic Ball)
March · 1,000 attendees
A formal event celebrating Texas' history as a republic.
Texas Onion Fest(Onion Fest)
March · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the world-famous 1015 Onion developed in Weslaco.
Visit website →Texas Storytelling Festival(Storytelling Fest)
March · 3,000 attendees
Professional storytellers share myths, legends, and lies.
Visit website →Tomball German Heritage Festival(German Fest)
March · 50,000 attendees
A major music and food festival honoring Tomball's roots.
Visit website →Tyler Azalea & Spring Flower Trail(Azalea Trail)
March-April · 100,000 attendees
A driving trail through 10 miles of historic homes and blooming gardens.
Visit website →Walker County Fair & Rodeo(Walker Fair)
March · 40,000 attendees
Regional agriculture showcase and PRCA rodeo performances.
Visit website →Washington-on-the-Brazos Independence Day(Texas Independence)
March 2nd · 10,000 attendees
Celebrating the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Visit website →Wimberley Market Days(Wimberley Market)
First Saturday (March-Dec) · 15,000 attendees
The oldest outdoor market in the Texas Hill Country.
Visit website →Woodville Dogwood Festival(Tyler County Dogwood)
March-April · 15,000 attendees
A celebration in Woodville since 1943.
Visit website →World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup(Sweetwater Roundup)
March · 30,000 attendees
A historic and massive tradition in West Texas since 1958.
Visit website →Ballinger Ethnic Festival(Ethnic Fest)
April · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the diverse European heritage of West Texas.
Buda Weiner Dog Races(Dachshund Races)
April · 15,000 attendees
The world-famous races featuring low-riding canines.
Visit website →Burton Cotton Gin Festival(Gin Fest)
April · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of cotton ginning at the 1914 Gin.
Visit website →Cedar Park Heritage Festival(Heritage Fest)
April · 8,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of Cedar Park with games and music.
Visit website →Cisco Pie Fest(Pie Fest)
April · 4,000 attendees
A celebration of home-baked pies and local history.
Visit website →Corsicana Derrick Days(Derrick Days)
Last Saturday in April · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the first oil boom in Texas.
Visit website →Deep Ellum Arts Festival(Deep Ellum Arts)
April · 100,000 attendees
Showcasing the creative spirit of Dallas' historic arts district.
Visit website →Eeyore's Birthday Party(Eeyore's)
Last Saturday of April · 10,000 attendees
A fundraiser and celebration of hippie culture and spring.
Visit website →Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival(Bluebonnet Fest)
April · 25,000 attendees
The official Bluebonnet City of Texas celebrates the state flower.
Visit website →Fiddler's Frolics(The Frolics)
April · 10,000 attendees
State Championship Fiddlers' Frolics.
Visit website →Fiesta de la Flor(Selena Fest)
April · 50,000 attendees
A festival honoring the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla.
Visit website →Fiesta San Antonio(Fiesta)
Late April · 3,500,000 attendees
A massive 11-day city-wide party with dozens of individual events.
Visit website →Georgetown Red Poppy Festival(Red Poppy Fest)
April · 75,000 attendees
Celebrating the blooming red poppies with music and arts.
Visit website →Glen Rose Bluegrass Festival(Big Rock Bluegrass)
April · 5,000 attendees
Traditional bluegrass and camping in North Texas.
Visit website →Hallettsville Fiddlers Frolics(Fiddlers Frolics)
April · 10,000 attendees
Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics.
Visit website →Houston Art Car Parade(Art Car)
April · 250,000 attendees
The world's oldest and largest art car parade.
Visit website →Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival(LJT Fest)
April · 60,000 attendees
The legendary 'Texas Country Music' week-long camping and music event.
Visit website →Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival(Main St. Arts)
April · 400,000 attendees
Ranked as one of the best arts festivals in the nation.
Visit website →Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo(Montgomery Fair)
April · 100,000 attendees
One of the state's largest youth livestock shows outside the majors.
Visit website →Muenster Germanfest(Germanfest)
April · 30,000 attendees
A three-day salute to German heritage with a metric century bike ride.
Visit website →Old Settler's Music Festival(Old Settlers)
April · 15,000 attendees
A premier roots music and camping festival featuring bluegrass and folk.
Visit website →Old Town Spring Texas Crawfish Festival(Crawfish Fest)
April · 50,000 attendees
One of the largest crawfish festivals in the Southwest.
Visit website →Poteet Strawberry Festival(Strawberry Fest)
Early April · 100,000 attendees
One of the most popular fruit festivals in the United States.
Visit website →Roughneck Chili & BBQ Cook-off(Roughneck Chili)
April · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the oil industry heritage with a serious chili competition.
Round Top Antiques Fair(Round Top Antiques)
Spring/Fall · 50,000 attendees
Twice-yearly world-renowned antique and design fair.
Visit website →San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo(San Angelo Rodeo)
April · 150,000 attendees
One of the largest rodeos in the world.
Visit website →Scarborough Renaissance Festival(Scarborough)
April-May · 200,000 attendees
Renaissance fun in a village setting in Waxahachie.
Visit website →Spamarama(Spam Fest)
April · 10,000 attendees
A tribute to the canned meat with a cook-off and eating contest.
Texas Cotton Palace(Cotton Palace)
April · 5,000 attendees
A Waco tradition since 1894 celebrating the cotton industry.
Visit website →Texas Jailhouse Chili Cook-off(Jailhouse Chili)
April · 2,000 attendees
A themed cook-off inspired by the classic 'Texas Jailhouse' recipe style.
Texas SandFest(SandFest)
April · 100,000 attendees
The largest native-sand sculpture competition in the USA.
Visit website →Vidor Texas BBQ Festival(Vidor BBQ)
April · 8,000 attendees
A sanctioned BBQ cook-off and carnival.
Visit website →Winedale Spring Festival(Winedale Fest)
April · 2,000 attendees
German-American folk life and crafts at Winedale.
Visit website →Bartonville Farmers Market(Bartonville Market)
Sundays · 1,500 attendees
Seasonal produce and farm-fresh goods in North Texas.
Blame the Dog Chili Cook-off(Blame the Dog)
May · 1,500 attendees
A quirky community event known for high-heat entries.
Blanco 3rd Saturday Market Days(Blanco Market)
Monthly (3rd Saturday) · 4,000 attendees
Held on the square around the Old Blanco County Courthouse.
Visit website →Brenham Maifest(Maifest)
May · 15,000 attendees
A German festival celebrating spring and youth.
Visit website →Brownsville Artisan Market(Brownsville Market)
Saturdays · 3,000 attendees
A riverside market showcasing borderland artisans.
Visit website →Buc Days
May · 200,000 attendees
Corpus Christi's longest-running pirate-themed festival.
Visit website →Cedar Park Outdoor Market Days(Cedar Park Market)
Monthly · 5,000 attendees
Dozens of vendors selling handmade goods and food.
Chili ardiac Arrest(Cardiac Chili)
May · 2,000 attendees
Known for being the 'heartiest' chili competition in the region.
Conroe 3rd Sunday Market(Conroe Market)
Monthly (3rd Sunday) · 3,000 attendees
Monthly community vendor market in North Houston.
Cooking Up A Cure(Cure Chili)
May · 3,000 attendees
A sanctioned chili and BBQ cook-off benefitting local medical research.
Corpus Christi Saturday Market(Heritage Park Market)
Saturdays · 2,000 attendees
Weekly gathering of artisans in a historic park setting.
Cottonwood Art Festival(Cottonwood)
May/Oct · 50,000 attendees
Semi-annual prestigious art show.
Visit website →Dragon Boat Festival(Dragon Boat Fest)
May · 15,000 attendees
A celebration of Asian culture and dragon boat racing.
Visit website →Ennis Polka Festival(National Polka Fest)
Memorial Day Weekend · 35,000 attendees
A huge celebration of Czech heritage and polka dancing.
Visit website →Fishing Expo(Rockport Fishing Expo)
May · 10,000 attendees
A major coastal expo for gulf coast anglers.
Visit website →Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival(Crawfish Fest)
May · 10,000 attendees
Cajun style crawfish and music in the heart of the Hill Country.
Visit website →Fredericksburg Trade Days(Sunday Houses Trade Days)
Monthly (3rd Weekend) · 20,000 attendees
Over 350 vendors selling antiques, tools, and farm finds.
Visit website →Great American Balloon Race(Balloon Race)
May · 12,000 attendees
Dozens of hot air balloons competing over the Brazos River.
Hico Steak Cook-off(Steak Cook-off)
May · 15,000 attendees
The official Texas State Steak Cook-off championship.
Visit website →Howdy-Roo Chili Cook-off(Howdy-Roo)
May · 7,000 attendees
A major regional CASI qualifying event in the Hill Country.
Visit website →Huntsville Air Show(Huntsville Air)
May · 15,000 attendees
Acrobatic flight displays and historic military aircraft.
Jefferson Pilgrimage
May · 10,000 attendees
Historic home tours and Civil War re-enactments in East Texas.
Visit website →Kerrville Folk Festival(Kerrville Folk)
Late May - June · 35,000 attendees
An 18-day celebration of singer-songwriters.
Visit website →Livingston Spring Trade Days(Livingston Trade)
Monthly · 10,000 attendees
Open-air market featuring antiques, crafts, and food.
Visit website →Magnolia Makers Market(Magnolia Market)
Monthly · 3,000 attendees
Artisans and makers gather in the piney woods of North Houston.
Main Street Fest(A Craft Brew Experience)
May · 150,000 attendees
Three days of craft beer and family fun on historic Main Street.
Visit website →McKinney Artisan Market(TUPPS Market)
Monthly · 3,000 attendees
Artisans gather at the historic grain mill and brewery.
Visit website →Nancy Allen Memorial State Championship(Nancy Allen Chili)
May · 2,500 attendees
An official state championship qualifying event for CASI Terlingua.
Pasadena Strawberry Festival(Strawberry Fest)
May · 60,000 attendees
Home of the world's largest strawberry shortcake.
Visit website →Pecan Street Festival(Pecan Street)
May & September · 300,000 attendees
One of the largest and oldest arts and crafts festivals in Central Texas.
Visit website →Plano AsiaFest(AsiaFest)
May · 10,000 attendees
Celebrating the diverse Asian heritage of North Texas.
Visit website →Put This In Your Bowl and Eat It(Bowl and Eat It)
May · 2,000 attendees
A humorous and highly competitive local chili showdown.
Rockport Festival of Wine & Food(Rockport Wine Fest)
Memorial Day Weekend · 8,000 attendees
Tastings from Texas wineries paired with coastal food.
Visit website →San Antonio Chili Queens Festival(Chili Queens)
May · 20,000 attendees
Honoring the women who popularized chili in San Antonio plazas.
Texarkana Jump, Jive & Jam(Jump Jive Jam)
May · 10,000 attendees
Outdoor music festival on the state line.
Visit website →Texas Mineral and Fossil Show(Mineral Show)
May · 5,000 attendees
A massive gathering for rock and fossil enthusiasts.
Visit website →Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games(Scottish Fest)
May · 25,000 attendees
A massive celebration of Scottish heritage, athletics, and piping.
Visit website →Texas State Musician Concert Series(State Musician)
Varies · 5,000 attendees
Performances honoring the current Texas State Musician.
Visit website →Aransas Pass Shrimporee(Shrimporee)
June · 30,000 attendees
The largest shrimp festival in Texas.
Visit website →Art Squared Arts Market(Art Squared)
Monthly (2nd Saturday) · 5,000 attendees
An open-air art market in the heart of San Marcos.
Visit website →Bandera Riverfest(Riverfest)
June · 5,000 attendees
A day of family fun and music on the banks of the Medina River.
Visit website →Bands at the Beach(Beach Bands)
Summer · 15,000 attendees
Free summer concert series on the Gulf coast.
Visit website →Boerne Berges Fest(Berges Fest)
Father's Day Weekend · 15,000 attendees
A German heritage festival including a dachshund race.
Visit website →Bremond Polska Fest(Polska Fest)
June · 10,000 attendees
Celebrating Polish roots in the heart of Texas.
Visit website →CASI Beach Party Chili Championship(Beach Party Chili)
Early June · 5,000 attendees
A massive CASI-sanctioned qualifying cook-off on the coast.
Visit website →Chisholm Trail Roundup(CTR)
Second weekend of June · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of the Chisholm Trail with a rodeo and parade.
Visit website →Crockett World Championship Fiddlers Festival(Fiddlers Fest)
June · 5,000 attendees
The world's oldest fiddlers contest.
Visit website →David Decker Memorial BBQ & Chili(Decker Memorial)
June · 8,000 attendees
Part of the Holland Corn Festival, a regional favorite.
East Bernard Kolache-Clobase Festival(East Bernard Kolache Fest)
June · 5,000 attendees
Czech heritage celebration with music, dancing, and pastries.
Visit website →Fiesta Noche del Rio(Fiesta Noche)
Summer Weekends · 15,000 attendees
The oldest outdoor performance of its kind in the US.
Visit website →First Friday Art Walk(FBG Art Walk)
Monthly (1st Friday) · 3,000 attendees
A self-guided tour of the premier art galleries of Fredericksburg.
Visit website →Fort Griffin Fandangle(The Fandangle)
Last two weekends in June · 10,000 attendees
The oldest outdoor musical in Texas, depicting pioneer life.
Visit website →Gladewater Roundup Rodeo(Gladewater Rodeo)
June · 10,000 attendees
PRCA sanctioned rodeo in the heart of East Texas.
Visit website →Great Texas Balloon Race(Balloon Race)
June · 40,000 attendees
World-class balloon racing in East Texas.
Visit website →Gregory VFD Cook-off(Gregory Chili)
June · 2,500 attendees
Supporting volunteer firefighters with a major cook-off.
Griffin Fandangle Chili Matinee(Fandangle Chili)
June · 2,000 attendees
The food-focused kickoff to the historic Fandangle musical.
Harlingen Police Dept BBQ & Chili(HPD Cookoff)
June · 6,000 attendees
A community outreach event with high-level cooking.
Juneteenth Block Party(EpicCentral Juneteenth)
June · 10,000 attendees
A vibrant celebration of freedom with music and local vendors.
Visit website →Kerr County Market Days(Hill Country Swap)
Monthly · 8,000 attendees
A massive swap meet and artisan market.
Visit website →Levitt Pavilion Concert Series(Levitt Series)
Summer/Fall · 100,000 attendees
50 free concerts a year under the stars.
Visit website →Longview AlleyFest(AlleyFest)
June · 15,000 attendees
An arts and music festival in the heart of Longview.
Luling Watermelon Thump(Watermelon Thump)
Last full weekend in June · 30,000 attendees
Famous for seed-spitting contests and watermelon harvest.
Visit website →Nacogdoches Texas Blueberry Festival(Blueberry Fest)
June · 20,000 attendees
The only state-sanctioned blueberry festival in Texas.
Visit website →Riverfest
June · 8,000 attendees
A summer kickoff festival featuring tubing and Texas music.
Visit website →Shakespeare Dallas(Shakespeare in the Park)
Summer/Fall · 50,000 attendees
Outdoor Shakespearean performances under the stars.
Visit website →Smoke in the Mountains(Davis Mountain Chili)
June · 2,000 attendees
A scenic high-altitude cook-off in Far West Texas.
SS American Memorial Cook-off(SS American Chili)
June · 3,000 attendees
A sanctioned event supporting military veterans.
Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee(Watermelon Jubilee)
June · 10,000 attendees
One of the oldest watermelon festivals in the state.
Visit website →Stonewall Peach JAMboree(Peach Jamboree)
June · 12,000 attendees
Gillespie County's premier peach harvest celebration.
Visit website →Sulphur Springs Dairy Festival(Dairy Fest)
June · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the dairy industry with a cow-milking contest.
Visit website →Summer Sip and Art Walk(Brenham Summer Walk)
June · 4,000 attendees
Combining local art and signature drinks in the historic district.
Visit website →Texas Music Revolution(TMR)
June · 20,000 attendees
A massive showcase of Americana and Texas Country music in historic McKinney.
Visit website →Tom Tom Festival(Tom Tom)
June · 10,000 attendees
Honoring the tomato industry in Yoakum.
Visit website →VIVA! El Paso(Viva!)
June-August · 20,000 attendees
An outdoor musical drama celebrating the history of the borderland.
Visit website →Waxahachie Gingerbread Trail(Gingerbread Trail)
June · 8,000 attendees
Touring the historic 'Gingerbread' Victorian homes of Waxahachie.
Visit website →Belton 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo(Belton Rodeo)
July · 50,000 attendees
A historic parade and PRCA rodeo since 1924.
Visit website →Float Fest
July · 25,000 attendees
Combining music with floating down the river.
Visit website →Gillespie County Horse Racing(The Fair Races)
July-August · 15,000 attendees
The oldest continuous pari-mutuel horse racing in Texas.
Visit website →Great Texas Mosquito Festival(Mosquito Fest)
July · 20,000 attendees
A humorous tribute to the Texas mosquito.
Visit website →Hico Old Settlers Reunion(Hico Reunion)
July · 8,000 attendees
One of the oldest reunions in Texas, dating back to 1883.
Visit website →Lampasas Spring Ho Festival(Spring Ho)
July · 20,000 attendees
A week-long celebration centered around Hancock Springs.
Visit website →Marathon 4th of July Dance(Marathon Dance)
July 4th · 2,000 attendees
A historic street dance tradition in the gateway to Big Bend.
Visit website →Mason County Round-Up(Mason Round-Up)
July · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of the Old West in Mason County.
Visit website →McDade Watermelon Festival(McDade Watermelon)
July · 5,000 attendees
Classic small-town celebration of the harvest.
Visit website →Medina Apple Festival(Apple Fest)
Last Saturday of July · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the apple harvest in the Apple Capital of Texas.
Parker County Peach Festival(Weatherford Peach Fest)
Second Saturday of July · 60,000 attendees
One of the most popular food festivals in the DFW area.
Visit website →Port Aransas Deep Sea Roundup(The Roundup)
July · 5,000 attendees
The oldest fishing tournament on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Visit website →Texas Cowboy Reunion(Oldest Cowboy Reunion)
July · 15,000 attendees
The world's largest amateur rodeo.
Visit website →Viva Big Bend Music Festival(Viva Big Bend)
Late July · 5,000 attendees
A massive multi-venue music festival across Alpine, Marfa, and Marathon.
Visit website →Wichita Falls Ranch Roundup Chili(Ranch Roundup)
July · 20,000 attendees
The chili segment of the historic Texas Ranch Roundup.
Visit website →Zilker Summer Musical(Zilker Musical)
July-August · 45,000 attendees
Free outdoor musical theatre at the Zilker Hillside Theater.
Visit website →Austin Bat Fest(Bat Fest)
August · 40,000 attendees
Celebrating the world's largest urban bat colony on the Congress Ave Bridge.
Visit website →Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival(Hot Sauce Fest)
August · 15,000 attendees
One of the world's largest hot sauce festivals and contests.
Visit website →Bell County Area Go Texan(Go Texan Chili)
August · 10,000 attendees
A major qualifying event for the Houston Rodeo cook-off.
Castroville St. Louis Day(St. Louis Day)
August · 10,000 attendees
Alsatian culture, BBQ, and a traditional shooting match.
Visit website →Denny's Memorial Cook-off(Denny's Chili)
August · 3,500 attendees
A long-running community fundraiser and cook-off.
Edinburg Out of this World Festival(UFO Fest)
August · 10,000 attendees
Celebrating the 1966 Edinburg UFO sighting with a conference and festival.
Visit website →Fiesta del Sol
August · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the sun and Latin culture.
Fires of Mount Doom Chili Fest(Mount Doom Chili)
August · 3,000 attendees
A high-heat 'extreme chili' festival for spice enthusiasts.
Gillespie County Fair(Fredericksburg Fair)
August · 50,000 attendees
The oldest continuous county fair in Texas featuring live horse racing.
Visit website →Navasota Blues Festival(Navasota Blues)
August · 5,000 attendees
Honoring the legacy of Mance Lipscomb.
Visit website →Schulenburg Festival(The City of Sausage Festival)
August · 15,000 attendees
Sausage, music, and cow chip tossing since 1974.
Visit website →Summer Under The Stars Chili(Under the Stars)
August · 5,000 attendees
A late summer tradition in the strawberry capital.
Taylor International BBQ Cook-off(Taylor BBQ)
August · 10,000 attendees
Competitive BBQ in one of the most famous BBQ towns in Texas.
Visit website →Texas Chrome Hero's Foundation(Chrome Hero Chili)
August · 4,000 attendees
A high-production cook-off for foundation support.
Texas State Aquarium Party with the Primates(Primate Party)
August · 2,000 attendees
An evening fundraiser at the aquarium.
Visit website →The Danger Zone Chili(Danger Zone)
August · 1,500 attendees
An Austin-based 'extreme heat' competition.
Tropicana Music Festival(Tropicana)
August · 10,000 attendees
A celebration of Latin and Tropical music genres.
XIT Rodeo & Reunion(XIT Rodeo)
August · 30,000 attendees
World's largest free barbecue and tribute to the XIT Ranch.
Visit website →Addison Oktoberfest
September · 50,000 attendees
Authentic German food, music, and beer in a 4-day festival.
Visit website →Bastrop Music Festival(Bastrop Music)
September · 5,000 attendees
A multi-venue music festival along the Colorado River.
Visit website →Belton Bacon, Blues & Brews(Bacon & Blues)
September · 10,000 attendees
A festival dedicated to the three best B's: Bacon, Blues, and Beer.
Visit website →Bertram Oatmeal Festival(Oatmeal Fest)
Labor Day Weekend · 10,000 attendees
A humorous and historic festival honoring the town of Oatmeal.
Visit website →Bluebonnet Airshow(Burnet Airshow)
September · 10,000 attendees
Showcasing vintage WWII aircraft and aerobatics.
Visit website →Brenham Heritage Festival(Heritage Fest)
September · 5,000 attendees
Highlighting the history and culture of Washington County.
Visit website →Chili on the Comal(Comal Chili)
September · 4,000 attendees
Chili competition held along the banks of the Comal River.
Comal County Fair & Rodeo(Comal Fair)
September · 150,000 attendees
The largest county fair in Central Texas with a historic parade.
Visit website →Crossroads Guitar Festival(Clapton's Crossroads)
September · 20,000 attendees
A massive gathering of guitar legends hosted by Eric Clapton.
Visit website →Galveston Island Wine Festival(Galveston Wine Fest)
September · 5,000 attendees
Wineries from around the world gather on the coast.
Visit website →Ganado Cinema Days(Cinema Days)
September · 3,000 attendees
Celebrating the cinematic heritage and community of Ganado.
Giddings Patriot Day Cook-off(Patriot Day Chili)
September · 5,000 attendees
A 9/11 tribute event with a major cook-off segment.
Giddings Wendish Fest(Wendish Fest)
September · 3,000 attendees
Celebrating the Sorbian heritage of Serbin and Giddings.
Visit website →GrapeFest
Third weekend in September · 250,000 attendees
The largest wine festival in the Southwest.
Visit website →Hallettsville Kolache Fest(Hallettsville Kolache)
September · 10,000 attendees
Baking thousands of kolaches to celebrate Czech roots.
Visit website →HummerBird Celebration(HummerBird Fest)
September · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the fall migration of Ruby-throated hummingbirds.
Visit website →Huntsville Antique Show(Huntsville Antiques)
September · 3,000 attendees
A long-running indoor antique and collectible show.
Ingleside Smoke Show(Ingleside Smoke)
September · 10,000 attendees
A coastal festival featuring two days of championship cooking.
JD's Give Back Sizzle in The Park(Sizzle in the Park)
September · 4,000 attendees
A CASI State Championship event with high stakes chili competition.
Kolache Festival(Kolache Fest)
Second Saturday in September · 25,000 attendees
Celebrating the Czech pastry tradition in Burleson County.
Visit website →Marfa Lights Festival(Marfa Lights)
Labor Day Weekend · 10,000 attendees
Celebrating the mysterious Marfa Lights with music, food, and parades.
Visit website →Panhandle-South Plains Fair(Lubbock Fair)
September · 200,000 attendees
The largest event in the South Plains, highlighting regional agriculture.
Visit website →Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo(Pasadena Rodeo)
September · 50,000 attendees
A tradition in the Houston area since 1949.
Visit website →Pioneer Days(Fort Worth Pioneer Days)
September · 25,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Visit website →Plano Balloon Festival(Plano Balloon)
September · 90,000 attendees
Dozens of hot air balloons and parachute teams.
Visit website →Port Lavaca Flip Flop Festival(Flip Flop Fest)
Labor Day Weekend · 10,000 attendees
Labor Day beach party with live music and coastal fun.
Visit website →Poteet Pits & Paws BBQ Brewfest(Pits & Paws)
September · 6,000 attendees
Combining BBQ, chili, and craft beer for animal charity.
San Angelo Lily Fest(Lily Fest)
September · 5,000 attendees
Viewing of the International Waterlily Collection.
Visit website →San Marcos Mermaid Festival(Mermaid Fest)
September · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of Aquarena Springs and the San Marcos River.
Visit website →State Fair of Texas(The State Fair)
Last Friday of Sept through Oct · 2,200,000 attendees
The largest state fair in the US, featuring Big Tex and fried everything.
Visit website →Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair(Arts & Crafts Fair)
September · 12,000 attendees
The official State Arts & Crafts Fair of Texas.
Visit website →Texas State Bison Music Festival(Bison Fest)
September · 3,000 attendees
Benefitting the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons.
Visit website →Texas State Forest Festival(Forest Fest)
September · 40,000 attendees
Timber industry skills, wood chopping, and a massive carnival.
Visit website →Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival(Word Wrangler)
September · 2,000 attendees
Showcasing Texas authors in the city of Giddings.
Visit website →Trans-Pecos Festival of Love & Giving(Trans-Pecos)
September · 3,000 attendees
An intimate music festival held at the legendary El Cosmico.
Visit website →Tri-State Fair & Rodeo(Amarillo Fair)
September · 150,000 attendees
Celebrating the agriculture and heritage of the Texas Panhandle.
Visit website →West Fest Cabrito Cook Off(Cabrito Cookoff)
September · 3,000 attendees
Marathon's signature goat cook-off and community festival.
Visit website →West Texas Fair & Rodeo(Abilene Fair)
September · 180,000 attendees
A traditional fair serving the Big Country region.
Visit website →Western Days
September · 30,000 attendees
A massive festival celebrating Lewisville's western roots.
Visit website →Westfest
Labor Day Weekend · 40,000 attendees
A massive celebration of Czech heritage and polka music.
Visit website →A Chilion in the Bank(Chilion)
October · 4,000 attendees
A fundraiser event for local community banks and non-profits.
Austin City Limits Music Festival(ACL Fest)
First two weekends in October · 450,000 attendees
A massive two-weekend music festival in Zilker Park.
Visit website →Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo(Brazos Fair)
October · 50,000 attendees
Agriculture and entertainment for the Brazos Valley region.
Visit website →Briskets, Beer & Bacon(BBB Fest)
October · 6,000 attendees
A triple-threat festival with a sanctioned chili sideline.
Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival(Latin Jazz Fest)
October · 5,000 attendees
World-class Latin jazz performances in the borderland.
Visit website →Canton Autumn Days(Autumn Days)
October · 15,000 attendees
Fall festival in the home of First Monday Trade Days.
Visit website →Clifton FallFest(Clifton Arts)
October · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the Norwegian Capital of Texas.
Visit website →Come and Take It Celebration(Come and Take It)
First weekend in October · 20,000 attendees
Commemorating the first shot of the Texas Revolution.
Visit website →Cooking For Kids State Championship(Kids Chili)
October · 5,000 attendees
A state-sanctioned championship benefitting local youth programs.
Cowboy Cookoff State Championship(Cowboy Chili)
October · 8,000 attendees
A sanctioned state championship for both chili and BBQ.
Czhilispiel(Flatonia Czhili)
Fourth weekend of October · 15,000 attendees
A giant chili cook-off and Czech heritage festival.
Visit website →Denton Arts & Jazz Festival(Denton Jazz Fest)
October · 200,000 attendees
A 3-day event with seven stages of music.
Visit website →Dia de los Muertos Festival(Muertos Fest)
October · 100,000 attendees
A massive celebration of the Day of the Dead.
Visit website →East Texas Yamboree(The Yamboree)
October · 100,000 attendees
One of the oldest harvest festivals in Texas, celebrating the yam.
Visit website →Ennis Autumn Days(Autumn Days)
October · 12,000 attendees
Celebrating the harvest season with arts, crafts, and food.
Visit website →Falfurrias Heritage Festival(Butter Fest)
October · 4,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of the dairy industry in South Texas.
Fall Free For All Chili(Free For All)
October · 5,000 attendees
A massive local invitational and open cook-off.
Fall on the Frio Chili Fest(Fall on the Frio)
October · 12,000 attendees
A riverfront music and food festival in the canyon.
Fire Ant Festival(Fire Ant Fest)
October · 30,000 attendees
Quirky events like the fire ant calling contest and 5k run.
Visit website →Flatonia Czhilispiel(Czhilispiel)
October · 15,000 attendees
A play on 'chili' and 'spiel' celebrating local Czech roots.
Visit website →Floore's Country Store Heritage Fest(Floore's Fest)
October · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the history of the world-famous honky tonk.
Visit website →Floresville Peanut Festival(Peanut Fest)
October · 15,000 attendees
Honoring the peanut harvest with a royal court and parade.
Visit website →Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest(Food & Wine Fest)
October · 5,000 attendees
A full day of Texas food, wine, and music in the Marktplatz.
Visit website →Fredericksburg Oktoberfest(FBG Oktoberfest)
First weekend of October · 25,000 attendees
A true German celebration in the heart of the Hill Country.
Visit website →Gruene Music & Wine Fest(Gruene Fest)
October · 10,000 attendees
Four days of music and wine in the historic district.
Visit website →Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo(HOT Fair)
October · 200,000 attendees
Central Texas' premier fair and rodeo event.
Visit website →High Steaks in the Basin(High Steaks Chili)
October · 15,000 attendees
A massive payout event for steak and chili champions.
Holy Smokes BBQ & Chili(Holy Smokes)
October · 4,000 attendees
A church-sponsored festival with serious competition roots.
Hometown Heroes BBQ & Chili(Hometown Heroes)
October · 8,000 attendees
A tribute to first responders with a serious cook-off.
Huntsville Fair on the Square(Fair on the Square)
October · 20,000 attendees
A massive community festival around the historic courthouse.
Visit website →Kerrville Chalk Festival(Kerr Chalk)
October · 10,000 attendees
Artists creating large-scale masterpieces on the pavement.
Visit website →Kerrville River Festival(River Fest)
October · 15,000 attendees
A free community festival on the Guadalupe River.
Visit website →La Grange Oktoberfest(La Grange German Fest)
First Saturday in October · 8,000 attendees
German food, music, and the 'Best of Texas' craft beer.
Visit website →Marathon 2 Marathon(Marathon Chili)
October · 2,000 attendees
A scenic marathon through the high desert ending in a community fest.
Visit website →Mullin Pioneer Day(Mullin Day)
October · 1,000 attendees
Celebrating local history in Central Texas.
Nueces Canyon Hunters Chili Cook-off(Hunters Chili)
October · 3,000 attendees
A kickoff event for the hunting season in the canyon lands.
Palacios Pirate Festival(Pirate Fest)
October · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the legend of LaSalle and the Texas coast.
Visit website →Palestine Hot Pepper Festival(Hot Pepper Fest)
October · 10,000 attendees
Celebrating the heat with a parade and pepper eating.
Visit website →Paris Pumpkin Festival(Pumpkin Fest)
October · 15,000 attendees
Fall festival on the town square featuring pumpkin contests.
Visit website →Post City Hands on History(Post History)
October · 3,000 attendees
Interactive pioneer history at the OS Ranch Museum.
Visit website →Rockport Fulton Seafair(Seafair)
October · 25,000 attendees
Celebrating the sea with a crab race, seafood, and music.
Visit website →Rosanky Reunion Chili & BBQ(Rosanky Cookoff)
October · 2,500 attendees
A deep-rooted community reunion with championship cooking.
Round Rock Chalk Walk(Chalk Walk)
October · 60,000 attendees
Artists transform the pavement into a gallery of chalk masterpieces.
Visit website →San Benito Resaca City Music Festival(Resaca City Fest)
October · 8,000 attendees
A tribute to Conjunto and Tejano music roots.
Visit website →Sandcastle Days(SPI Sandcastles)
October · 30,000 attendees
A world-class sandcastle building competition on the Gulf Coast.
Visit website →Seguin Pecan Fest(Pecan Fest)
October · 15,000 attendees
Celebrating the home of the 'World's Largest Pecan'.
Visit website →South Padre Island BikeFest(Roar by the Shore)
October · 15,000 attendees
Major motorcycle rally on the coast.
Visit website →South Texas Maize(The Maize)
Sept-Nov · 40,000 attendees
A 7-acre corn maze and family fun farm.
Visit website →Spindletop Spookfest(Spookfest)
October · 5,000 attendees
Halloween festivities at the historic Spindletop-Gladys City Museum.
Visit website →Texas International Apple Festival(Apple Fest)
October · 5,000 attendees
Celebrating the apple harvest in North Texas.
Texas Jazz Festival(Jazz Fest)
October · 60,000 attendees
The largest free jazz festival in the country.
Visit website →Texas Mesquite Art Festival(Mesquite Fest)
October · 15,000 attendees
Showcasing world-class items made from Texas mesquite wood.
Visit website →Texas Mushroom Festival(Mushroom Fest)
October · 12,000 attendees
Celebrating the mushroom industry of Madisonville.
Visit website →Texas Red Music Fest(Texas Red)
October · 10,000 attendees
Chili, steak, and red dirt music in a combined festival.
Texas Renaissance Festival(Tex Ren Fest)
Weekends Oct-Nov · 500,000 attendees
The largest Renaissance themed park in the country.
Visit website →Texas Rice Festival(Rice Fest)
October · 80,000 attendees
Celebrating the rice harvest in Southeast Texas.
Visit website →Texas Rose Festival(Rose Fest)
Third weekend of October · 100,000 attendees
Celebrating Tyler's rose industry with a massive parade and coronation.
Visit website →Texas State Championship BBQ Cook-Off(Meridian BBQ)
October · 10,000 attendees
The official state championship BBQ cook-off.
Visit website →Texas State Veggie Fair(Veggie Fair)
October · 15,000 attendees
A celebration of plant-based living and food.
Visit website →Texas Wildlife Expo(Wildlife Expo)
October · 25,000 attendees
Celebrating the outdoors at TPWD headquarters.
Visit website →The Apocalypse Chili(Apocalypse Chili)
October · 3,000 attendees
A survivalist-themed cook-off in the piney woods.
Turkeyfest
Second weekend of October · 25,000 attendees
Home of the Great Turkey Race between Cuero and Worthington, MN.
Visit website →Utopiafest
October · 2,000 attendees
An intimate music and camping festival in the Hill Country.
Visit website →Victoria Bootfest(Bootfest)
October · 30,000 attendees
A free festival honoring Victoria's history as the 'Cradle of Texas Liberty'.
Visit website →Vinton Old Tyme Days(Old Tyme Days)
October · 2,000 attendees
Celebrating local heritage with a parade and family games.
West Texas BBQ Bash(West TX Bash)
October · 8,000 attendees
A music-heavy festival featuring a sanctioned chili segment.
Western Trappings on the Llano(Western Trappings)
Oct-Dec · 2,000 attendees
A curated exhibition of western art and custom gear.
Visit website →Willacy County Young Farmers Cook-off(Young Farmers Chili)
October · 4,000 attendees
Supporting local ag students with a major cook-off.
Winnsboro Cowboy Music & Poetry Festival(Cowboy Poetry)
October · 3,000 attendees
Western heritage storytelling and traditional music.
Visit website →A Very Derrick Christmas(Kilgore Christmas)
November · 5,000 attendees
Lighting the historic oil derricks for the holidays.
Visit website →Alpine Artwalk(Artwalk)
November · 8,000 attendees
A two-day gallery crawl and street party in the Big Bend region.
Visit website →Bowels of Steel Chili Challenge(Bowels of Steel)
November · 1,000 attendees
A test of endurance for both cooks and judges.
Chili Appreciation Society Cook-off(CASI Terlingua)
First Saturday in November · 10,000 attendees
The championship chili cook-off in the ghost town of Terlingua.
Visit website →Chitlin Strut
November · 2,000 attendees
Celebrating a Southern culinary tradition.
Christmas Capital of Texas(Grapevine Christmas)
Nov-Dec · 2,000,000 attendees
Over 1,400 events in 40 days, including the North Pole Express and ICE! at the Gaylord.
Visit website →Ford Holiday River Parade(River Walk Parade)
Fri after Thanksgiving · 150,000 attendees
A televised parade of illuminated floats on the San Antonio River Walk the day after Thanksgiving.
Visit website →Fort Worth Greek Festival(Greek Fest)
November · 15,000 attendees
Traditional Greek culture, food, and dance.
Visit website →Fort Worth Parade of Lights(Parade of Lights)
November · 100,000 attendees
The largest illuminated holiday parade in North Texas.
Visit website →Henderson Heritage Syrup Festival(Syrup Fest)
November · 30,000 attendees
The only festival in Texas where ribbon cane syrup is made.
Visit website →Ice Land at Moody Gardens(Ice Land)
Nov-Jan · 250,000 attendees
Two million pounds of ice carved into massive sculptures in a 9-degree environment.
Visit website →Lone Star Rally
November · 400,000 attendees
The largest weekend motorcycle rally in the US.
Visit website →Mingle and Jingle(Kilgore Holiday)
November · 3,000 attendees
Holiday downtown shopping and community festivities.
Visit website →Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival(Birding Fest)
November · 5,000 attendees
A premier birding event attracting enthusiasts from around the world.
Visit website →Salado Scottish Games(Scottish Games)
November · 10,000 attendees
Clan gathering and traditional Highland games.
Visit website →Santa’s Ranch(Santa's Ranch)
Nov-Jan · 100,000 attendees
One of Texas’ favorite drive-thru light displays featuring over 3 million lights.
Visit website →Santa’s Wonderland(The World's Largest Christmas Park)
Nov-Dec · 500,000 attendees
A massive 150-acre Christmas village with hayrides, real snow, and millions of lights.
Visit website →Seismic Dance Event(Seismic)
November · 15,000 attendees
The Southeast's premier boutique house and techno festival.
Visit website →Slap Your Papa Chili(Slap Your Papa)
November · 2,500 attendees
A local favorite for high-flavor, sanctioned competition chili.
Storybook Christmas Parade(Abilene Parade)
Late November · 20,000 attendees
The largest holiday parade in West Central Texas.
Visit website →Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Day Parade(Sun Bowl Parade)
Thanksgiving Day · 250,000 attendees
A historic parade featuring floats and bands in El Paso.
Visit website →Terlingua International Championship Chili Cook-off(Terlingua Chili Fest)
First Saturday in November · 10,000 attendees
The granddaddy of all chili cook-offs in the West Texas desert.
Visit website →Texas Anything Chili Cook-off(Anything Chili)
November · 2,500 attendees
A unique format where 'anything goes' as long as it's chili.
Visit website →Texas Book Festival(Texas Book Fest)
November · 40,000 attendees
A celebration of authors and reading at the State Capitol.
Visit website →Texas State Fair of San Antonio(San Antonio Fair)
November · 150,000 attendees
A traditional fair for the San Antonio area with carnival and livestock.
Visit website →Texas State Fairgrounds Holiday Wonder(Holiday Wonder)
Nov-Dec · 40,000 attendees
A lantern festival and winter wonderland.
Texas State Railroad Polaris Express(Polar Express)
Nov-Dec · 60,000 attendees
A magical train ride to the North Pole during the holidays.
Visit website →Via Colori Street Painting Festival(Via Colori)
November · 30,000 attendees
Street painting festival benefitting The Center for Hearing and Speech.
Visit website →Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival(Winnsboro Arts)
November · 5,000 attendees
A fine arts market in the piney woods of East Texas.
Visit website →Wonderland of Lights(Marshall Lights)
Nov-Dec · 150,000 attendees
Millions of white lights illuminate the historic Harrison County Courthouse and downtown.
Visit website →World Championship Shrimp Cook-off(Shrimp Cook-off)
November · 10,000 attendees
Testing the best shrimp recipes in the 'Shrimp Capital of the World'.
Visit website →Wurstfest(The Sausage Festival)
First Friday of November · 200,000 attendees
A 10-day salute to sausage and German culture.
Visit website →A Christmas Carol(Jefferson Christmas)
December · 5,000 attendees
A staged reading and Victorian festivities in East Texas.
Visit website →Arlington Christkindl Market(Christkindl)
Nov-Dec · 50,000 attendees
A German-inspired Christmas market next to Globe Life Field.
Visit website →Austin Trail of Lights(Trail of Lights)
December · 400,000 attendees
A massive light display and holiday village in Zilker Park.
Visit website →Celebrate SA!(SA New Year)
December 31st · 100,000 attendees
The official City of San Antonio New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks.
Visit website →Christmas Boat Parade(Kemah Boat Parade)
December · 50,000 attendees
Hundreds of decorated boats sail past the Kemah Boardwalk.
Visit website →Christmas in Alpine(Alpine Christmas)
First weekend in December · 5,000 attendees
Far West Texas holiday celebration with mountain-town charm.
Visit website →Christmas in Goliad(Goliad Christmas)
Early December · 8,000 attendees
Christmas at the historic Presidio and downtown square.
Visit website →Christmas in Historic Montgomery(Montgomery Christmas)
December · 10,000 attendees
Celebrating with a cookie walk and candlelight tours.
Visit website →Christmas in the Park(Cuero Christmas)
Nov-Jan · 50,000 attendees
A drive-thru lights display that draws thousands to South Texas.
Visit website →Christmas on Mercer Street(Dripping Springs Christmas)
First Saturday in Dec · 15,000 attendees
A festive street fair in the Gateway to the Hill Country.
Visit website →Christmas Rendezvous(Goliad Rendezvous)
December · 5,000 attendees
A mountain-man style encampment and historic Christmas.
Visit website →Christmas Under the Stars(Kilgore Lights)
December · 8,000 attendees
A massive community tree lighting and festival.
Visit website →Corsicana Mistletoe Market(Mistletoe Market)
December · 5,000 attendees
A festive outdoor market in the historic downtown.
Visit website →Dallas Holiday Parade(Dallas Parade)
December · 450,000 attendees
A Dallas holiday tradition featuring massive balloons and bands.
Visit website →Denton Holiday Lighting Festival(Holiday Lighting)
December · 15,000 attendees
A community tradition lighting the square in Denton.
Visit website →Dickens on Main(Boerne Dickens)
Nov-Dec · 25,000 attendees
Transforming historic Boerne into a Victorian Christmas scene.
Visit website →Dickens on the Strand(Dickens)
First weekend in December · 50,000 attendees
A Victorian holiday festival on Galveston's historic Strand street.
Visit website →Electric Light Parade(Amarillo Parade)
Early December · 30,000 attendees
A massive illuminated parade through downtown Amarillo.
Visit website →Festival of Lights(Hidalgo Lights)
December · 100,000 attendees
A massive illumination festival in the Rio Grande Valley.
Visit website →Fiesta de las Luminarias(Luminarias)
Weekends in Dec · 50,000 attendees
Over 2,000 luminarias (sand-filled bags with candles) lining the San Antonio River Walk.
Visit website →Gift of Lights(TMS Lights)
Nov-Jan · 100,000 attendees
A 2-mile long drive-thru light display at the Texas Motor Speedway.
Visit website →Granbury Night of Lights(Granbury Lights)
December · 10,000 attendees
A lighted boat parade on Lake Granbury.
Visit website →Heart of Christmas(Angleton Christmas)
December · 4,000 attendees
Brazoria County's premier holiday community festival.
Visit website →Holly Days(Keller Christmas)
December · 20,000 attendees
Featuring a lighted parade and 100,000 lights in the park.
Visit website →Holly Jolly Weekend(Andrews Christmas)
Early December · 5,000 attendees
A Permian Basin holiday tradition with lights and festivals.
Visit website →Illuminated Boat Parade(CC Boat Parade)
Early December · 25,000 attendees
Dozens of decorated boats light up the Corpus Christi bayfront.
Visit website →Johnson City Lights Spectacular(Lights Spectacular)
Nov-Jan · 50,000 attendees
Whimsical lighting display in the hometown of LBJ.
Visit website →Lake Jackson Festival of Lights(Festival of Lights)
Nov-Dec · 25,000 attendees
A month-long celebration featuring a parade and thousands of lights.
Visit website →Lights All Night(LAN)
Late December · 40,000 attendees
The longest running electronic music festival in Texas.
Visit website →McAllen Holiday Parade(Holiday Parade)
December · 200,000 attendees
The largest illuminated holiday parade in Texas.
Visit website →Mount Pleasant Rotary Parade(Mt Pleasant Christmas)
December · 10,000 attendees
The premier holiday parade in Northeast Texas.
Visit website →Nacogdoches Nine Flags Festival(Nine Flags)
Nov-Dec · 20,000 attendees
Celebrating the heritage of Texas' oldest town.
Visit website →Salado Christmas Stroll(Salado Stroll)
First two weekends in Dec · 15,000 attendees
Late-night shopping and caroling in the historic village of Salado.
Visit website →Schmeckenfest(La Grange Christmas)
First Thursday in Dec · 5,000 attendees
A wassail-tasting and holiday celebration on the square.
Visit website →Sherman Snowflake Festival(Snowflake Fest)
December · 8,000 attendees
A winter wonderland celebration in North Texas.
Visit website →Snowfest(Missouri City Snowfest)
December · 15,000 attendees
A winter wonderland with real snow and a holiday parade.
Visit website →Tomball German Christmas Market(German Xmas Market)
December · 40,000 attendees
Authentic German holiday market with music and 'Gluhwein'.
Visit website →Zoo Lights (Houston/Dallas)(Zoo Lights)
Nov-Dec · 300,000 attendees
Transformation of city zoos into walk-through light displays with animal-shaped lanterns.
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