Festivals and Celebrations
Winter Texan Market Days
Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce 202 W Tom Landry Street, Mission, TX, United StatesThe Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce hosts its Winter Texan Appreciation: Market Days April 14. Market Days is a way to celebrate Winter Texans staying in Mission and throughout the RGV. GMCC will host a day of live music, business and food vendors as well as free health screenings by event sponsor Mission Regional Medical Center. This event is free and open to the public. For vendor opportunities, call 956-585-2727 or…
McAllen Independence Day Celebration
Archer Park 101 North Main Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesThe McAllen Independence Day Celebration takes place July 3 with an early morning patriotic program. Immediately following is the Main Street Parade and then the family-friendly Freedom Festival at Archer Park. Music, food and games will be some of the highlights of the event. Independence Day 4K Run The Independence Day 4K Run starts at 7 a.m. The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Team Red…
San Benito Resaca Fest 2021
W.H. Heavin Memorial Park 705 N. Bowie Street, San Benito, TX, United StatesThe 13th annual San Benito Resacafest is a family-friendly day of food, craft vendors, games and family activities July 3. An evening concert under the stars and a fireworks display cap off the evening. Resacafest supports the City of San Benito’s efforts to boost tourism by promoting the city’s unique history through family-friendly cultural events and programming. Admission is free.
Texas Cook’ Em: High Steaks
Ebony Hills Golf Course 300 W. Palm Drive, Edinburg, TX, United StatesTexas Cook’ Em: High Steaks makes its return July 4 in Edinburg, complete with vendors, live music, car show, a children’s fun area and its state championship barbecue competition. The event is free. Texas Cook’Em is one of Texas’s biggest BBQ purse, awarding $16,000 to the winners. Competitors battle it out to cook the best chicken, ribs, pork brisket and rib-eye for money and bragging rights. A performance by Def Leggend,…
Mental Health Festival
Mural Lane 101 South 17th Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesThe Mental Health Festival by Mental Monarchs takes place July 17 with activities for the entire family. The event includes live music, pop-up shops, butterfly parade, a farmers market and children's activities. A best-dressed doggy pageant also takes place at 3 p.m.
Food Trucks N’ Tunes Edinburg Chamber Night
Edinburg City Hall 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX, United StatesJoin the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Arts Foundation for a special Food Trucks N' Tunes Edinburg Chamber Night Sept. 17 at City Hall. From 6-10 p.m., attendees can visit food trucks and vendors while taking in live music by Eras & The Drifters. This event is free to the public. Dogs on a leashes are welcome. For more information on vendor opportunities, contact the Edinburg Arts Foundation.
Food Park Unplugged
McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, United StatesFood Park Unplugged takes place Sept. 17 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. Free admission into the park.
Coffee Crawl: A Coffee, Culture and Lifestyle Festival
H-E-B Park 1616 South Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX, United StatesH-E-B Park hosts the inaugural Coffee Crawl Oct. 15, featuring coffee vendors from across the RGV. The evening also features a coffee contest, local performers, pastry vendors and other local retail vendors. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Fellow pet friends are allowed and tickets are $5. Purchase tickets online or the H-E-B Park box office.
Food Park Unplugged
McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, United StatesFood Park Unplugged takes place Oct. 15 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. Free admission into the park.
Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day
Hidalgo County Republican Party Headquarters 4900 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesThe Hidalgo County Republican Party hosts a Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Army National Guard Appreciation Day Oct. 16. From 12:30-2:30 p.m., join in for hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone is invited.
Quinta Mazatlán Halloween Party in the Park
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlán World Birding Center's Halloween Party in the Park takes place Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free with park admission. Guests will be able to walk the Sticks and Bones trail, do some shopping from some local vendors and stop by Randerie's food truck. Live performances include the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Folkorico dancers and the award-winning Mariachi Mariposas. The event…
Texas Butterfly Festival – Community Day
National Butterfly Center 3333 Butterfly Park, Mission, TX, United StatesThe National Butterfly Center hosts its free Texas Butterfly Festival Community Day Oct. 30 with activities, vendors and exhibits. Activities include make your own Banana Brew, 'Butterfly U' for Young Naturalists and 'Wild Things' Arts & Crafts. Attendees can also Hunt the Hackberry Trail, Pin the Tail on the Swallowtail, and climb all over our 'Hungry Caterpillar' playscape. Vendors and exhibits will set up in the Visitor's Pavilion and in…