Happy Birthday, TexasFest 2024 takes place April 12-14 at Harlingen Field.

Events include three major Texas Revolution battle reenactments: the Battle of the Alamo and Gonzales on April 13, and the Battle of San Jacinto on April 14.

Happy Birthday, TexasFest also features an IBCA State-Sanctioned BBQ State Championship Cook-Off, and live music by San Benito High School Mariachi/Conjunto, Los City Boys, DV8 Band, The Fabulous Cruisers Band and Carlos Cañas. Also at the event are food and craft vendors, area school district performances, Living History Day, “Lone Star Dream” student’s musical, student art show, Studio 956 Aztec & Folkloric dancers, Heritage Cultural performances, Ballet Folklórico Tradición Mexicana, a beer garden, plus Tug-of-War by Frontline Warriors.

Pre-event weekend wristband tickets can be purchased for $3 until April 11. General admission at the gate will be $8 per day, and veterans with service IDs get in for $4 per day. Gates will open at 1 p.m. on April 12; 10 a.m. on April 13 and 9 a.m. on April 14.