Festivals and Celebrations
Events
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Texas Onion Fest
Downtown Weslaco Texas Blvd., Weslaco, United StatesThe Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world famous Texas 1015 Onion which was developed in Weslaco. The name of the 1015 onion came from the suggested planting date, Oct. 15. The festivities include live entertainment on two stages, the exciting Onion Eating Contest, food, commercial booths, kiddie rides, two performances by the Dancing Horses at the Charro Arena, 1015 Market, Car Show, cooking demonstrations at the Culinary…
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Monarch Fest
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesEach spring, Monarch Butterflies migrate north and east around March or April. On April 2, Quinta Mazatlan hosts the annual Monarch Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in McAllen, with the Bug Parade at 11 a.m. Family activities include live music, dance, vendors, arts & crafts, migration path, speakers, garden tours, food and other activities. The main stage features cultural dances and performers throughout the festival. Quinta Mazatlan encourages…
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McAllen Cruise Night
McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the second annual “McAllen Classic Car Cruise Night” in McAllen April 2 from 1-7 p.m. Admission is free. The chamber invites all car enthusiasts to come out for a family-friendly event while strolling down memory lane viewing the different decades of automobile history. The event promises to be fun and enjoyable, with a special guest appearance by the Green Ghost. No alcoholic beverages…
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TSC Ruby Gala
Oliveira Student Services Center, 2nd Floor 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX, United StatesTexas Southmost College continues its celebration of its 95th anniversary April 2 with its Ruby Gala. The night will include a string quartet and live music by Rockstar Denied. Online and live auctions will include sport, spa and restaurant packages as well as art pieces and jewelry from local donors. The evening also includes a surf and turf dinner. The gala takes place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on the…
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Community Family Health Fair
McAllen Public Library 4001 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesMcAllen Public Library hosts a Community Family Health Fair on April 9 at the Main library. Attendees can “Get on Track with your Health” by taking advantage of free health screenings and visiting many informational stations. Families can enjoy free mini train rides, jump rope and hoola hoop contests, a bubble dance-a-thon more. The Health Fair will take place inside the library lobby and outside, in front of the facility.…
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Sunset Live
McAllen Convention Center Oval Park. 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesAfter a brief pause for two years, McAllen’s Sunset Live outdoor music festival returns in its full capacity April 9 with a Tex-Mex Country R&B musical celebration. Admission and parking to the concert is free and is open to the whole family, including pets. The lineup for Saturday is as follows: 6-6:45 p.m. - Yoga class with Quiet Mind Yoga 6:30 p.m. - STAARZ, R&B Pop from Brownsville 7 p.m. - Lizzie…
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Food Park Unplugged
McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, McAllen, United StatesFood Park Unplugged takes place April 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.
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Spring Migration Celebration
South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary 6801 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, United StatesExperience the spectacle and colors of spring bird migration through South Padre Island at the Spring Migration Celebration April 23-24. The weekend includes birding workshops and presentations and a native plant sale. Also on the schedule are Island golf cart birding tours and kids' activities.
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Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance 118 Paseo del Prado, Edinburg, United StatesThe Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts an Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon April 27 at the Edinburg Conference Center. Administrative professionals and employers can join the national celebration over a lunch with motivational speaker Dr. Kathy Gruver. Gruver is an award-winning author and professional speaker with more than 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior. Her topics include stress reduction, mindset and positivity where she creates space for both…
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Hats Off to Business Women Dinner & Expo
Embassy Suites by Hilton 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX, United StatesThe Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the Hats Off to Business Women Dinner & Expo on April 27. The gathering of business women celebrates successes while offering networking opportunities. Attendees may also learn how SBA can assist in the creation or expansion of their businesses from keynote speaker Angela Burton, RGV SBA district director. The event also includes a Kentucky Derby hat contest. Individual tickets to Hats…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Craft Cocktails Showcase
Radisson Hotel 2721 South 10th Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesThe McAllen Chamber of Commerce, South Texas Health System, the Radisson Hotel, and McAllen Nut & Bolt invite you to this year's Tacos 'n Tequila Showcase. Come taste the best tacos and the best tequila craft cocktails in McAllen. Restaurants participating this year include Republic of the Rio Grande, Birdie Bistro, On the Border, Costa Messa, On the Grill and Palenque Grill. Benny & the Katz will provide live music.…
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Jailbreak Beach Escape
The Jailbreak Beach Escape on May 7 has become a South Padre Island tradition. Each May, thousands of runners conquer the 5k course covering 20 challenging obstacles on the beaches of South Padre. Following is a Texas-sized beach party at Clayton’s Beach Bar. Register online.