Events: Hot Picks

Events Calendar Hot Picks

 

There is no shortage of events in Texas, so Texas Highways editors offer a few recommendations. Still, search below, you'll find plenty to keep you busy. Interested in submitting an event? Click here.

 

LBJ's 100th Birthday Commemoration (Aug. 27)

A celebration with birthday cake, wreath laying ceremony and good, old-fashioned family fun.

 

chiliChili Super Bowl (Aug. 30–31)

Team cook-off competitions for chili, ribs, chicken and brisket is accompanied by dancing, live music and more!

 

Marfa Lights Festival (Aug. 29–31)

It's time to celebrate one of West Texas' biggest mysteries with the Marfa Lights Festival. The annual tradition includes a street dance, parade, live music, food, contests and arts & crafts.

 

WestFest (Aug. 29-31)

A festival of food, music, rides, karaoke and dancing –– all Czech style.  

 

Tri-State Fair & Rodeo (Sept. 12-20)

Amarillo celebrates 85 years of food, fun and family entertainment with live music, cooking pecan piecontests, craft exhibits, 4H competitions and a PRCA rodeo.

 

Texas Pecan Festival (Sept. 19-21)

Celebrate the pecan harvest with live entertainment, a carnival, parade, cooking contest, pecan toss and much more.

 

Austin City Limits” Music Festival (Sept. 26-28)

Three days, 130 bands, 8 stages at Zilker Park and tons of fun.

 

Texas Star Ferris Wheel

State Fair of Texas (Sept. 26-Oct. 29)

The largest state fair in the nation (of course) with Texas-sized fun including live entertainment, numerous exhibits, an auto show and the Texas vs. OU football game at the Cotton Bowl.