Events in Wichita Falls

Community spirit is strong in Wichita Falls, and as “the gateway to Texas” it’s a convenient meeting place for folks from Oklahoma, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and elsewhere. This all adds up to a local events calendar that is well-booked, ramping up especially during the summer months. Visitors come from all over the country to attend some of these events, and once you’ve joined them for one, you’ll see why. Continue reading to see some of the top annual events in Wichita Falls so you can plan your next trip to this captivating Texas border town.

February

Arts Alive! Home & Garden Festival
Get ready for spring at this annual show that features vendors, seminars, and demonstrations on the latest in products and services for landscaping and the modern home.
1000 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

March

St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Celebrate Irish culture and enjoy a day out on the town during Wichita Falls’ annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Listen to live music, relish delicious food, and let your kids run wild in the special children’s play area. It all takes place throughout downtown Wichita Falls.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

April

Cajun Fest
The aromas of boiled crawfish and gumbo, the lively melodies of zydeco music, and all the vibrant sights and sounds of southern Louisiana. Welcome to Cajun Fest, a one-day festival in late April that brings a little bit of Acadia to Wichita Falls. Beyond the live music, you’ll find a crawfish boil, plenty more Cajun food, amusement rides, games and activities, and even a gumbo cook-off. And that’s just getting started. With affordable admission, you really can laissez les bon temps rouler!
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Red River Wine Festival
Sample premium Texas wines, sip specialty beers, and enjoy live music at the largest wine-tasting event in the Wichita Falls area.
111 North Burnett Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76306

Cowboy True
This annual fundraiser celebrates cowboys and Western art with an artists’ reception, art exhibit, and steak dinner and auction benefitting the Kemp Center for the Arts.
111 North Burnett Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76306

April - October

After Hours Art Walk
Experience the artistic side of Wichita Falls during the After Hours Art Walk, held throughout the downtown area on the first Thursday of the month. Art studios, galleries, restaurants, and shops all stay open late, with the main event starting in the evening at the Wichita Falls Farmers Market.
713 Ohio Avenue
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

June

Legends of Western Swing Music Festival
From noon to nearly midnight for three days in mid-June, dance your heart out to the stylings of local Western swing bands at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall.
1000 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Texas-Oklahoma Jr. Golf Tournament
Watch tomorrow’s golf stars from around the country compete on three Wichita Falls courses for an invitation to the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour National Championships.
4400 Lake Park Drive
Wichita Falls, Texas 76302

July

Fourth of July Celebration & Most Patriotic Parade
Join the Wichita County Heritage Society for an old-fashioned Fourth with a parade, a “most patriotic” contest, cake walk, face painting, balloon animals, and food.
900 Bluff Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

August

Hotter’N Hell Hundred
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2016, the Hotter’N Hell 100 is three days of summer bike racing and bike-centric events. A consumer show kicks things off on Thursday, followed by the 13-mile Wee-Chi-Tah mountain bike race, then a string of endurance races on Saturday, from 10K to 100 miles.
1000 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX  76301

Texas Ranch Roundup
Calf doctoring, team branding, and wild cow milking are a few of the unique arena events you can catch at the Texas Ranch Roundup, “the original ranch rodeo.” There’s also a chuck wagon cooking contest, tradeshow, Cowboy Church service, and kids’ activities.
1000 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

September

Texas-Oklahoma Fair
Hit the midway for exciting games and rides, catch the livestock show, marvel at the exotic animal stage show, and chow down on carnival food at the Texas/Oklahoma Fair.
1000 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

October

Zombie Crawl
Don your finest spooky costume and get ready for Zombie Crawl, when downtown Wichita Falls is taken over by zombies of all sizes. Join the hoard as it shuffles through streets and alleyways, and stick around for the costume contest, “Thriller” dance lessons, and live music.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

November

City Lights Parade
In addition to taking in the floats, bands, clowns, and other parade fun, enjoy music, shopping at downtown stores, food booths, children’s activities, carriage rides, and an appearance by Santa.
Downtown
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

December

MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights
One of the most popular holiday draws in North Texas, the Fantasy of Lights illuminates the Midwestern State University campus with more than 20,000 lights and 30 animated displays.
3410 Taft Boulevard
Wichita Falls, TX 76308