Energetic Navasota invites you to enjoy its many annual events and festivals. Soak in the beautiful Texas weather and meet friendly folks as you take part in all sorts of music, food, and fun.
January
Grimes County GO TEXAN Weekend
Yee haw! Grimes County’s tasty GO TEXAN weekend features different culinary cook-offs, from barbecue and pinto beans to bloody Mary cocktails. There’s also live music, a cornhole contest, concessions, and more. Kick up your heels and enjoy this yummy event, which celebrates local agriculture and raises scholarships for students.
Grimes Country Expo Center
5220 Farm to Market Road 3455
Navasota, TX 77868
March
Texas Birthday Bash
Don’t miss two days of Texas-size family fun at the annual Texas Birthday Bash in historic downtown Navasota. Enjoy back-to-back bands and sample delicious eats from local food vendors. Shop for eclectic finds at artisan booths, feel the thrill of the wild west with a mock gunfight, and take the youngsters to the petting zoo and Kids Zone.
Downtown Navasota
200 E. McAlpine Street
Navasota, TX 77868
Navasota Kid Fish
Teach the kiddos to fish at beautiful Patout Pond Park at this annual family event. Navasota Parks & Recreation staff show young anglers how to tie knots, cast lines, identify fish, and of course, haul in the big ones. A fishing contest takes place with trophies awarded across age categories.
Patout Pond Park2119 Dove Crossing Lane
Navasota, TX 77868
June
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Grab your lawn chair and come on down to this free summer concert series held outside Navasota City Hall on the last Fridays of June, July, and August. Dance and groove to live music and enjoy food and drinks from local vendors.
Downtown Navasota
200 E. McAlpine Street
Navasota, TX 77868
Grimes County Fair
Who can resist a peek at fluffy bunnies and adorable piglets? Celebrate the agricultural heritage of Navasota and the surrounding area at the Grimes County Fair held over a week and a half every summer. Along with livestock judging, this classic county fair includes an agricultural products sale, food, rodeo, and live music.
Grimes County Expo Center
5220 Farm to Market Road 3455
Navasota, TX 77868
July
Navasota Freedom Festival
It’s an Independence Day celebration like you’ve never seen. The downtown Navasota festivities kick off with the Red, White, and Blue Parade comprised of cars, floats, ATVs, and even bicycles and wagons. Live music and dancing are up next, followed by colorful fireworks that light up the Texas night sky. Happy 4th, y’all!
Downtown Navasota
200 E. McAlpine Street
Navasota, TX 77868
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Let’s see that jitterbug! Or maybe swing is more your thing? Navasota’s summer concert series features live outdoor music amid a family-friendly vibe. Bring a lawn chair, or just get up and dance. Food and beverages are available at this event, held the last Friday of the month.
Downtown Navasota
200 E. McAlpine Street
Navasota, TX 77868
August
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Meet up with friends old and new alike at Navasota’s favorite outdoor music series on the grounds of City Hall. Taste local cuisine and grab an adult beverage, then shake your thing to the beat of local bands. It’s a festive way to celebrate an end-of-summer evening.
Downtown Navasota
200 E. McAlpine Street
Navasota, TX 77868
October
Treats on the Street
When Halloween rolls around, the Navasota Police Department pulls out all the stops with a safe and festive celebration for the kids. Bring your goblins, ghosts, and ghouls for trick-or-treating down the 200 block of Holland Street, where businesses are delighted to distribute candy. Prizes for best costume are awarded across multiple kids’ age groups. It’s a spooktacular good time!
Downtown Navasota
200 Holland Street
Navasota, TX 77868
Texas Renaissance Festival
Hear ye! Hear ye! Step back into time and enjoy gallantry, art, romance, and food fit for kings and peasants at the country’s largest Renaissance festival, held just 20 minutes from Navasota. Explore endless activities and experiences across nine themed weekends featuring swashbuckling pirates, Scottish Highlanders, elves and fairies and more. Saucy wenches are sure to make an appearance at this beloved annual event.
21778 FM 1774
Todd Mission, TX 77363
November
Reds, Wheats, & Blues Festival
Mingle and meander in historic downtown Navasota for this fall festival featuring Texas wines, local craft beer, and live blues music. It’s your favorite things about Navasota rolled into one fun evening!
Navasota Railroad District
111 S. Railroad Street
Navasota, TX 77868
Texas Renaissance Festival
Attracting more than half a million visitors annually, the Texas Renaissance Festival, aka, Ren Fest, is the country’s largest such gathering, featuring Renaissance-inspired food, street entertainers, music, art, costumes, and so much more. Nine themed weekends make it possible to attend more than once and still enjoy a completely new experience. Ren Fest is an explosion of sensory delights served up Texas-style.
21778 FM 1774
Todd Mission, TX 77363
Veterans Day Parade
Navasota celebrates veterans at this fun-filled annual community parade that rolls at Brule Elementary School, travels along Washington Avenue, and concludes just past the Railroad Street crossing. After the parade, enjoy the raffle, silent auction, and yummy eats at the VFW Post to raise money for veterans.
VFW Post 4006
1575 W. Washington Avenue
Navasota, TX 77868
December
Navasota Home for the Holidays
Are those jingle bells you hear? Welcome the magic of the holiday season with a full day of Christmas activities at Navasota’s annual Home for the Holidays celebration. Pick up unique culinary and artisan gifts at the Navasota Farmers Market, snap a photo with Santa, and watch the kids delight in plenty of children’s activities. When the sun sets, its time for the Christmas parade and the lighting of Navasota’s breathtaking community Christmas tree.
Downtown Navasota
200 E. McAlpine Street
Navasota, TX 77868
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