Gulf Coast, Texas Festivals
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Dec 30 2023Annual Janis Joplin Birthday Bash - Port Arthur
Features a blues concert honoring Joplin's birthday. Includes the induction ceremony into the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame. -
Jan 6 2024Asian Festival - Houston
Ring in the Year of the Dog with traditional lion and peacock dances, Chinese folk music, origami and martial arts demonstrations. Learn more about th ... more » -
Jan 14 - 15 2024MLK Community Festival - Humble
The MLK Community Festival Is Produced In The Third Weekend In January In Commemoration To The MLK National Holiday Observance. The 2024 MLK Community ... more » -
Dec 26 - 29 2024Annual South Texas Youth Stock Show - San Benito
Includes a home show, baked goods show, arts & crafts, live entertainment with a variety of bands, food and beverage booths, carnival and more. ... more » -
Dec 27 - 28 2024Annual South Texas Bar-B-Que Shootout - San Benito
Held in conjunction with the South Texas Stock Youth Show. -
Jan 13 2024Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair - Rockport
Features 30 clay artists from Texas and nearby states selling work and performing demonstrations. Includes food and a free clay activity. Sponsored by ... more » -
Jan 20 2024Ocelot Conservation Festival - Harlingen
Features live ocelots. Includes children's nature programs, games, crafts, silent auction, nature tours, children's items and more. Hours are 10 a.m. ... more » -
Jan 20 2024Black History Parade & Festival - Victoria
Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Patti Welder School on North Street then proceeds to the Victoria Community Center. The festival follows. -
Jan 24 - 28 2024Annual International Birding Festival - Brownsville
There is a valley full of birds waiting to be seen during this event. The Rio Grande Valley's warm climate offers 150 to 200 possible bird species thi ... more » -
Jan 26 - 6 2024Mardi Gras! Galveston - Galveston
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Jan 28 - 3 2024Annual Charro Days Fiesta - Brownsville
Celebrates the longtime friendship between Brownsville and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico. The history of Charro Days dates back to 1937, and it's ... more » -
Jan 30 2024Ozark Jubilee - Harlingen
Fast-paced show features country, bluegrass and gospel music along with side-splitting comedy. -
Feb 1 - 3 2024Sombrero Fest - Brownsville
Part of Brownsville's Charro Days festivities, this event offers everything from a jalapeno-eating contest to Frijolympics. It's an event the whole fa ... more » -
Feb 1 2024Annual Shrimp Fest - Harlingen
Hours are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. -
Feb 1 - 4 2024Annual Mardi Gras Weekend/Floral Fantasy - Port Arthur
Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras celebration with six parades, carnival and fireworks. Features Texas music, zydeco, Cajun, oldies, national and regiona ... more » -
Feb 3 2024Mardi Gras Parade & Party - Crystal Beach
This year's theme "Anything Goes!" is sure to unleash a storm of artistic creativity and imagination in float designs. Enjoy the festive floats, catch ... more » -
Feb 10 2024NatureFest - Humble
Listen to noted speakers on birds, butterflies and wildflowers, Includes educational booths, touch tank,, live birds of prey exhibit, live reptile exh ... more » -
Feb 20 - 25 2024Heritage Festival - Nederland
Held in the heart of Nederland, the Nederland Heritage Festival is the best FREE family festival in the Golden Triangle. The NHF was voted The Best C ... more » -
Mar 9 2024The Grand Kids Festival - Galveston
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
Mar 29 - 31 2024Riofest - Harlingen
This international celebration of arts and culture features concerts, art displays and craft demonstrations from northern Mexico and the Rio Grande Va ... more » -
Mar 30 - 31 2024SpringFest - Spring
Texas-Style Wine Tasting, Art Exhibition and More In Historic Old Town. -
Apr 6 2024Springtime on the Brazos - Richmond
Free festival includes arts & crafts, children's games, musical entertainment and much more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -
Apr 7 2024St. John's Family Festival - Alvin
Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. -
Apr 11 - 15 2024Buc Days - Corpus Christi
From its simple beginnings in 1938, Buc Days has grown into the premier ten day festival event in Corpus Christi. In addition to the carnival, and the ... more » -
Apr 13 2024Frontier Day Annual Festival - Alvin
Begins at 10 a.m. -
Apr 16 - 21 2024Buc Days - Corpus Christi
From its simple beginnings in 1938, Buc Days has grown into the premier ten day festival event in Corpus Christi. In addition to the carnival, and the ... more » -
May 3 - 5 2024Strawberry Festival - Pasadena
Known as the "Home of the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake," this event offers a wide variety of food, arts & crafts, activities and entertainment ... more » -
Aug 9 - 12 2024Alvin All American Festival - Alvin
DAY ONE-Friday, 7pm- Alvin Sock Hop. The Pee Wee Bowen band Kicks off the Alvin All American Festival at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Annual Sock ... more » -
Aug 24 2024Fiestas Patrias Celebration - Richmond
Commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain, also known as Diez y Seis de Septiembre. Free festival includes authentic Mexican mariachi, ballet folk ... more » -
Aug 24 - 25 2024St. Nicholas Catholic Church Family Festival - Houston
Come join St. Nicholas Catholic Church for our annual Family Festival! There will be delicious food, including our FAMOUS barbecue plates, nachos, h ... more » -
Sep 6 - 7 2024Bayfest - Corpus Christi
This is a food, music and arts festival held annually. Three stages provide musical entertainment throughout the weekend. Includes more than 30 differ ... more » -
Sep 28 2024Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival - Blanco
The idea for the Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival was born in 2008 with the idea of providing visitors with a relaxed fall day outing to enjoy th ... more » -
Oct 5 - 6 2024Pet Fest - Spring
Pet Fest is a weekend event in Old Town Spring, Texas dedicated to finding homes for the many wonderful animals in shelters and rescue groups across t ... more » -
Nov 2 2024Family Fun Day - Blanco
A relaxed day of fun in the old west! Music, entertainment, food, longhorns, touring the museum and town, games (including Arrest-A-Guest), silent auc ... more » -
Nov 15 - 16 2024Festival of Lights and Parade - Lake Jackson
Home of the World's Largest Snowman Bounce House! At Friday's Santa Pajama Jam dance the night away in your pajamas with Santa Claus! Lake Jackson Ci ... more » -
Nov 9 2024Pinata Festival - Harlingen
Follows the Christmas parade. Includes music, food, pinatas and more. -
Nov 16 2024Extravaganza Folklorica - Harlingen
Begins at 7:30 p.m. -
Nov 22 - 23 2024Wassail Fest - Tomball
Visit each business and sample the wassail, then vote for the Best Wassail in town. Listen to carolers. Visit the museum with its candlelight tours fr ... more »