Texas Festivals

Texas' ethnic and geographic diversity has resulted in some of the most varied and unique annual events to be found anywhere!

Every month sees a full slate of festivals in Texas. These events range from cook-offs to concerts and everything in between. Here are some of the best family-friendly festivals to be held in Texas throughout the year.

Texas is full of great annual events and festivals. And, best of all, many of these events offer free admission, allowing visitors to have a big time for little expense.

As the new year gets underway, there are plenty of events, festivals and activities to keep visitors to Texas busy. Everything from marathons to boat shows to San Antonio's unique "Mud Festival" is on the January events calendar.

February may seem to some to be a dreary month. It is, after all, the last full month of winter. However, all across Texas, a variety of festivals, events and attractions will help visitors forget the winter blues.

March marks the beginning of spring and is also the host month for dozens of spectacular festivals and events across Texas. From St. Patrick Day celebrations to the Houston Livestock Show, there is really something for everyone in the Lone Star State during the month of March.

April's favorable weather encourages plenty of festivals and events to be staged across Texas. In fact, some of Texas' most unique festivals are held in April.

May in Texas sees pleasant weather and plenty of festivals. From Czech heritage to rivers to music and art, Texans find plenty of reasons to hold festivals during the month of May.

June is the first month of summer vacation for families everywhere. Families heading to Texas for their vacation will have plenty of festivals and events to choose from to fill out their vacation activities.

Like all states, Texas has plenty of Fourth of July festivities to kick off the first full month of summer. However, the remainder of the July calender is also chocked full of events for visitors to the Lone Star State.

August marks the end of summer and, of course, towns across the Lone Star State aren't about to let summer slip away without a few big festivals and events. From fishing tournaments to music festivals, Texas has an event for everyone in August.

Although the kids are back in school, there are still plenty of events, activities and festivals happening across Texas in September. From cook-offs to triathlons to music festivals, there is something happening practically every weekend of the month in the Lone Star State.

October is one of the best months to visit the Lone Star State. Not only is the weather cool and comfortable, but a variety of events and festivals are staged across Texas most every weekend in October.

In Texas, the holiday season begins in earnest in November. This month, Lone Star State residents and visitors will be treated to a variety of events, activities and festivals, including Thanksgiving and Christmas parades.

Texas usually experiences a bit of cooler weather during the final month of the year. However, the temperatures are still mild enough to be pleasant, particularly for those in attendance at one of the many festivals and events staged across Texas each December.

Spring is just around the bend. As the seasons change, so does the level of activities around the state. March sees dozens of festivals held throughout Texas, celebrating everything from rattlesnakes to St. Patrick's Day.