Events in Uvalde County

Travel to Uvalde County and you’ll discover that this is one of the most exciting places to be in Texas! Festivals, concerts, and other special events are always going on in Uvalde County, all with the gorgeous Hill Country as the backdrop. Even after the weather turns cooler, music-lovers, hunters, and families will still find plenty of ways to enjoy a vacation out here. Before you schedule your trip, check out these awesome events in Uvalde County so you can be in on the fun.

March

Rio Frio Fest
Fast becoming one of the best Spring Break events in Texas, Rio Frio Fest offers concerts by some of today’s biggest country acts, washer tournaments, tubing, hog sacking, helicopter rides, and more. 
2 River Road
Concan, TX 78838

April

Nature Quest
Calling all birders and lovers of nature! This two-weekend collection of field trips, collectively known as Nature Quest, showcases Uvalde County’s winged friends, from bluebirds and raptors to bats to insects, as well as native plants and wildflowers.
Hill Country Nature Center
FM 1050, 5 miles east of Garner State Park

Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair
The Sabinal Lions Club invites you to three days of wild hog chasing, arts and crafts, games and rides, a barbecue cook-off, and live entertainment.
City Park on Cullins Avenue
Sabinal, TX 78881

June

Sahawe Summer Ceremonies
Witness the colorful costumes and elaborate dances of the Indians of America and Mexico, presented by the Sahawe Dancers, a unique performing group that has been in Uvalde for more than 60 years.
South Wood & East Garden Streets
Uvalde, TX 78801

July

July Fourth
Celebrate America’s independence with a parade and a fireworks show in Utopia Park.
240 Utopia Park Road
Utopia, TX 78884

August

Hotter Than Hell 100-Mile Yard Sale
Join the folks in Castroville, Hondo, D’Hanis, Sabinal, Knippa, Uvalde, and Brackettville for a Texas-sized yard sale and find a great deal on a new (to you) treasure.
Multiple locations
Uvalde County, TX

September

UTOPiAfest
If you’re tired of sprawling concert festivals crawling with people, UTOPiAfest is for you. Two stages and 2,000 available tickets means space to stretch out and enjoy rock, indie, folk, and electronic bands. A nine-hole disc golf tournament, hiking and mountain biking tours, and other outdoors events are also part of the festival.
1555 Lemond Road
Utopia, TX 78884

Palomino Fest & Pro Rodeo
Live it up on Labor Day weekend at the Uvalde County Fairplex with four days of Cowboy’s Professional Rodeo Association events, a concert by Grammy-winning group Los Palominos, carnival, parade, and food.
215 Veterans Lane
Uvalde, TX 78801

November

Hunters Roundup
This yearly expo in the city of Uvalde celebrates all things hunting. Items on display include guns, ammunition, hunting-themed jewelry and gifts, and other supplies.
215 Veterans Lane
Uvalde, TX 78801

December

Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cookoff
Forget coffee and pumpkin pie. Pass the barbecue! The South Texas CattleWomen host this officially recognized Texas state championship barbecue competition at the Uvalde County Fairplex, where teams compete for cash prizes for the best brisket, ribs, and chicken.
215 Veterans Lane
Uvalde, TX 78801