Upcoming Texas Music Festivals & Events
Because of the situation that we all are facing, certainly many, if not all, of the events in our calendar are now cancelled. We will try to update the calendar after a few weeks when we have a better idea of the state of our country's health and how we must proceed with our interactions.
Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at future events!Here are some select upcoming fun Texas events near you - carnivals, festivals, music concerts, rodeos, chili cookoffs, and more - to get on your calendar. These Texas festivals and events are typically multi-day events with lots of fun things to keep you and the kids entertained. Keep coming back because on a weekly and monthly basis we add new Texas carnivals, rodeos, music festivals, and more to the calendar.
Have fun! If you know of an event that you think we should add to the Texas Events Calendar or if you are planning an event you would like to have included on the upcoming events calendar, feel free to contact us.
You should also check out these event resources:
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Music and Event Reviews - our write-up of some of the fun events that we have attended - these articles will help you decide if you want to attend one of these fun festivals and music events
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Favorite Music Festivals - our list of the best Texas events and music festivals we are aware of
Texas Outside's Reviews Of These Festivals
August Events & Festivals in Texas
Classic Country Music Festival
August 12-15
Carthage, TX
A weekend of country music greatness is on this year at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, featuring Moe Bandy, Janie Fricke, Baily Rae and more.
Hatch Chile Festival
August 14
Grand Prairie, TX
Come on out for some summertime live music, farmers market, food and games, and of course hatch chiles! Buy them raw or roasted by the pound, and don't miss out because they will sell out!
Chappell Hill Lavender and Wine Fest
August 14
Brenham, TX
Live music, wine tasting and lavendar-based cuisine make this a unique experience. Set in a beautiful lavendar farm surrounded by hills, this is going to be a great day put on by Chappell Hill Lavender Farm & Windy Winery.
North Texas Quilt Festival & Sewing Expo
August 19-20
Irving, TX
This year's theme is "Sing your Song in Fabric" – if you love sewing and quilting, then don't miss out on this North Texas event. There will be quilt contests and of course the Original Sewing Expo.
North Texas Fair & Rodeo
August 20-28
Denton, TX
This annual week-long rodeo and fair is packed with live music, livestock shows, carnival and of course rodeo every night. Headlining musical acts include Aaron Watson, Terri Clark and Sawyer Brown.
Margarita & Salsa Festival
August 24
Waco, TX
This one night celebration of salsa and margaritas has been a Waco mainstay for over 20 years. It's free to enter your salsa and margarita recipes into the contest, and there's a great lineup of bands including the Josh Abbott Band, Wade Bowen, William Clark Green and Shinyribs.
BatFest
August 28
Austin, TX
Live music and fun on the Congress Avenue Bridge over the water accompanies 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats at dusk. Enjoy a bat costume contest, arts and crafts vendors, food and drinks, and a great lineup of music including The Toadies, The Unlikely Candidates, Chamillionaire, Kevin Fowler, Fetty Wap, Lil Flip, The Nixons, Brodie Lane, Nick Sterling & The Nomads and Dj Shaynea.
September Events & Festivals in Texas
Riverfront Jazz Festival
September 3-5
Dallas, TX
This year's RJF features some heavy-hitting names including David Benoit, Erykah Badu, Pete Escovedo, Millie Jackson and David Sanborn. If you like jazz, then this three-day festival is a "can't-miss".
Houston Jazz Festival
September 18
Houston, TX
Live jazz at the Miller Outdoor Theater one night only, you can experience this event live or online via live stream.
Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love
September 20-26
Marfa, TX
Perhaps the most "Marfa" event of the year is the Trans-Pecos. This on-site camping and music fest is an annual hippie and hipster pilgrimage.
World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff
September 3-5
Brady, TX
That's right, it's goat barbecue time in Brady! Not only will there be great food and competitive barbecue, but also wine and beer tasting and live music featuring Shane Smith & the Saints, and Max Baca & Los Texmaniacs during this Labor Day weekend event.
Palomino Fest & Pro Rodeo
September 3-5
Uvalde, TX
Come on out for this holiday weekend fun fest including CPRA rodeo, carnival, sea lion splash, petting zoo and daily live music.
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
September 12
Austin, TX
There won't be any home-made sauces this year, but there will be both a bottled and restaurant contest in the following categories: Green, Red, Special Variety, and Pepper Sauce.
If you are interested in adding your event, contact us