The South brings you and your family fabulous outdoor fun!
With roughly 5 million people living in South Texas and San Antonio playing a considerable part in its growth, there must be outdoor activities for all these people and their families, including tourists coming to town. Well, of course, there is. We’ve done our research and are sharing a list of festivals & events we found in South Texas. We’ll keep looking for more.
Festivals & Events in South Texas
Find festivals and events in South Texas by month below. This list will continue to grow throughout the year.
Dinosaurs Among Us – McAllen
Going on now through the end of April
Birding Festival in Laredo
February
Laredo is home to hundreds of species of local and migratory birds, thanks to its rich and diverse river ecosystem. No wonder Laredo is considered part of North America’s “birdiest” corridor! The Birding Festival in Laredo celebrates this natural treasure with birdwatching, workshops, and other activities.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
February
Charro Days Celebration – Brownsville
February
charrodaysfiesta.com and somebrerofestival.com
Jalapeño Festival – Laredo
February
The Jalapeño Festival – a popular recurring event in Laredo – is their annual 2-day Event. It will feature live music, delicious fair foods, and the La Costeña Jalapeño eating contest. Who’s going? Will you enter the competition?
UETA Jamboozie – Laredo
March
Laredo’s most popular music festival of the year, Jamboozie, happens in downtown Laredo.
Poteet Strawberry Festival
April
Tickets: $5-$30 (buy online); gate prices are higher; free parking.
Poteet Strawberry Festival is a famous festival in South Texas.
Cattle Country Music Festival – Gonzalez
April
Returns bigger and better in celebration of the Bicentennial of Gonzales, Texas. Tour Gonzales.
Fiesta San Antonio
April
Re/Max Skylight Balloon Fest – Selma, TX
September
Come And Take It Gonzales, TX
Early October TBA
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