Featured Texas Events
Big-time rodeos, spectacular air shows, food and wine festivals, musical performances. You name it, Texas has it. Every month, there are many events held across the Lone Star State. To find out what's going on near you, check out our Texas events calendar below.
The Christmas Capital of Texas in Grapevine - NOVEMBER ~ DECEMBER
Celebrate the holidays in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, with live concerts, parades, train rides, snow tubing, classic movies, and more.
Texas Renaissance Festival - OCTOBER ~ NOVEMBER
Eat, drink, and be merry at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission, TX! Embark on an enchanted journey into the Nation’s Largest Renaissance Festival for 9 weekends in October through November, and experience entertainment, food, drink, vendors, and games. From bagpipes to belly dancers, you will not want to miss this medieval celebration!
American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans in The Colony - NOVEMBER
Honor America’s heroes with a family-friendly festival commemorating service members and first responders. American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans is a weekend of celebration with activities for all ages at The Colony Five Star Complex.
Invited Texas writers/authors and storytellers read from or tell stories from the works of J. Frank Dobie.
Hill Country Challenge Triathlon in Junction - NOVEMBER
Using what the hill country has to offer, the trail run and road bike legs include challenging climbs and rolling hills while the paddle leg takes you on a trip down the lovely South Llano River, ending in town at Schreiner Park.
Texas Storytelling Festival - MARCH
Everyone loves a good story, and the Texas Storytelling Festival offers just the right story for everyone. This year’s event will be hosted virtually, giving you the opportunity to hear these tales while sitting in the comfort of your living room.
Get ready for good times and even better craft beer at the annual Wild West Brew Fest featuring live music, beer tasting, and 600 varieties from over 100 different breweries.
Midtown Art in the Park - APRIL
Midtown Art in the Park is held every April on the grounds of historic Elizabeth Baldwin Park in the urban core of Houston, TX. Centrally located, Midtown is known for its many attractions including picturesque park spaces, long standing arts organizations, public art and a Cultural Arts District.
Dance Salad Festival in Houston - APRIL
The Dance Salad Festival in Houston is an international dance festival that brings in top performers from across the world for this cultural event each spring.
Texas Whiskey Festival - APRIL
The Texas Whiskey Festival invites whiskey enthusiasts to join the party! Enjoy live music, feast on mouth-watering food, mingle with fellow whiskey lovers, and meet craft distillers as you savor the distilled spirits they create in the Lone Star State.
Pasadena Strawberry Festival - MAY
Home of the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake, the Pasadena Strawberry Festival is a weekend of live music, carnival rides and games, good food, and more.
Kerrville Folk Festival - MAY ~ JUNE
Ready to jam out? This Texas Hill Country festival is basically an 18-day concert. If you love music, you’ll have a rockin’ time at the Kerrville Folk Festival.
Salado Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering - MAY
Modeled after the Texas Cowboy Gathering in Alpine, Texas, the goal of the Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering will be to give our entertainers an opportunity to share their many talents. All are now or have been in the past, a part of the working cowboy environment.
With almost 3.5 million people attending Fiesta®, it is one of the biggest festivals in the United States, a top three in Texas and the largest in San Antonio. It is held each April to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, celebrating the diverse heritage, culture and spirit that make up the city of San Antonio.
The TEXAS Outdoor Musical - JUNE ~ AUGUST
The beautiful pioneer amphitheater carved out of and nestled into a natural basin in the majestic Palo Duro Canyon, the nation’s second-largest canyon, comes alive once again this summer for the 55th season of the Official Play of the State of Texas.
North Texas Fair & Rodeo - AUGUST
Experience first-rate country music and rodeo action at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo in Denton, one of the top events in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.
August heats up in the Junction, Texas, Hill Country with Summer Classic Events that include the annual Rodeo and Dance.
GrapeFest in Grapevine - SEPTEMBER
GrapeFest in Grapevine is a four-day wine-tasting event with live music, carnival rides and games, arts, crafts, and food vendors, shopping, and more.
Wings Over Houston Airshow - OCTOBER
Enjoy exhilarating high-flying action and see historic warplanes at the Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston's airshow held at Ellington Airport in October.
Brazos Valley Worldfest in College Station - OCTOBER
The Brazos Valley Worldfest is a popular College Station event held in November that celebrates international cultures with cuisine and entertainment.
Dia de los Muertos Festival | OCTOBER
Dia de los Muertos Festival in Corpus Christi offers live entertainment, an arts and crafts expo, kids’ zone, and more in celebration of the Mexican holiday.