A note regarding COVID-19
Weslaco
Alfresco Weslaco
Aug. 15-Feb. 20
Downtown, South Texas Boulevard
The city of Weslaco hosts Alfresco Weslaco in historic downtown Weslaco every third Thursday of the month starting in August and ending in February. Experience music and art on the street with 80 to 90 vendors, businesses staying open late, and visitors being able to savor the experience of sipping favorite drinks right on the street.
Boerne
Farmers Market
Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
Farmers Market, 402 E. Blanco Road
Come out and explore the bounty of locally grown products, prepared foods, and artisan specialty goods from area farmers and growers, homesteaders, ranchers, and artisans.
Rockport-fulton
Market Days
Dec. 20-22, Jan. 17-19, Feb. 14-16
Rockport Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor, 100 Seabreeze Drive
At this pet-friendly market, enjoy live music throughout the weekend, over 100 vendors, over a dozen food trucks and food vendors, and seating under the shade.
Corsicana
Ladies Night
Jan. 23, Feb. 27
Downtown , Beaton Street
Ladies, treat yourselves to complimentary drinks as you explore downtown. Sip on your favorite beverages and indulge in a shopping spree at our local businesses.
Port Aransas
Chocolate Crawl and Shop Around
Feb. 13
Various locations
Spend an evening shopping for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts at local boutiques while enjoying chocolate treats at all participating places. The Shop Around continues through the weekend with fun deals and specials throughout town.
Austin
Austin RV Expo
Feb. 13-16
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St.
This family-friendly event is a chance to explore over 250,000 square feet of RVs, outdoor living essentials, and accessories. Compare top brands and dealers like Crestview RV Buda, Crestview RV Georgetown, RV Land, Princess Craft RV, Ron Hoover RV and Marine Centers, Airstream of Austin, and Blue Compass RV—all offering their best deals of the year. The Austin RV Expo isn’t just about shopping—it’s about embracing the RV lifestyle. Join engaging seminars led by experts from Texas State Parks and industry professionals, offering practical tips and inspiration for both seasoned RV enthusiasts and first-timers. Live music performances by talented artists add to the fun, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for families.
Fredericksburg
Trade Days
Feb. 14-16
Fredericksburg Trade Days, 355 Sunny Farms Lane
Shop more than 350 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food, and other items.
Pasadena
Greater Houston Train Show
Feb. 15
Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway
The Greater Houston Train Show attracts rail fans from across Texas and Louisiana. See operating layouts, take classes on railroads and modeling subjects, participate in National Model Railroad Association contests, and shop from an array of vendors from across the Southwest.
Brenham
Fortnightly Club Used Book Sale
Feb. 17-22
Washington County Expo , 1305 E. Blue Bell Road
Shop a wide selection of gently used donated books, tapes, and vinyl records. Proceeds from this huge book sale benefit Brenham’s Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library.
Bandera
Mardi Gras Arts and Crafts
Feb. 22
Shop a range of merchandise at this Mardi Gras arts and crafts show located at the Bandera County Courthouse lawn.
La Porte
First Fridays
March 1-May 2
Five Points Plaza, 100 S. Broadway St.
Experience the magic of Main Street every first Friday of the month from March to May. The historic district transforms into a vibrant hub of activity with live music, shopping, art walks, car shows, and rotating fun each month.
Bandera
Market Day
March 1
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Kerrville
Kerr County Market Days and Hill Country Swap Meet
March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Market Days features artists and crafters bringing their own original handcrafted items. Hill Country Swap Meet is a community garage sale/flea market.
Boerne
A Day at the Farm and Farmers Market
March 1-May 31
Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road
Find what you need at this market open every Saturday, whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing food, volunteer at the Cibolo Center for Conservation, or get new recipe ideas.
Wimberley
Metaphysical and Holistic Fair
March 1-2, June 7-8, Oct. 4-5
Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12
Experience a day filled with spiritual enlightenment and holistic wellness. A variety of vendors offer metaphysical products, healing services, and wellness resources. Attend insightful workshops and classes. Whether you’re seeking crystals, tarot readings, energy healing, or simply a positive atmosphere, this event has something for everyone.
La Porte
Main Street Trade Days
March 2-May 4
Main Street, 100 S. Broadway St.
Main Street Trade Days is a monthly event held on the first Saturday of every month. This outdoor market features a wide array of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, repurposed furniture, and handcrafted goods.
Bandera
Texas Wool Week: Bandera Fiber and Arts Week and Festival
March 3-9
The Sheep Walk Ranch, 5305 SH 173 North
Texas Wool Week started as a one-week retreat for friends and has transformed into celebration of Texas wool, mohair, and alpaca with a working-farm experience offering fiber and arts vendors, day-trip adventures, and demonstrations. The festival is the capstone of the week with musical entertainment, food trucks, and a barbecue cookoff.
Boerne
Farmers Market
March 4-May 27
Boerne Farmers Market, 402 E. Blanco Road
Every Tuesday at this community market, local farmers and growers, homesteaders, ranchers, and artisans bring their bounty of goods.
Kerrville
Hill Country Cluster of Dog Shows
March 5-9
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Almost 700 dogs compete in different classes at this family-friendly event that also has vendors and food trucks.
Elgin
Farmers Market
March 6-May 29
Veterans Memorial Park , 109 Depot St.
The farmers market is held year-round every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park in downtown Elgin. Come and meet local growers and makers.
Zapata
Zapata County Fair
March 6-8
Zapata County Fairgrounds, 23rd and Glenn streets
Zapata hosts “the Biggest Little Town Fair In Texas.” This marks the 53rd year for the community’s annual spring event that features concerts from a diverse musical lineup, livestock and animal judging, street dances, arts and crafts, a queen and her court, and other attractions.
Temple
First Friday: St. Patrick’s Day
March 7
Downtown, Main Street
On the first Friday of every month, historic downtown Temple transforms into a giant party. Join along for live music and performances, great drinks, delicious food, and after-hours shopping.
San Marcos
Art Squared Arts Market
March 8, April 12, May 10
Hays County Historic Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St.
This arts and fine crafts market brings the best local artists together in one place. Find art of all kinds, live music, a free arts and crafts booth for kids, and live art demonstrations.
Corsicana
Mimosas at the Market
March 8
Downtown , Beaton Street
Every second Saturday of the month, sip, shop, and toast to good finds and great company at this event that begins in the morning and offers a delightful blend of shopping and sipping into the afternoon.
Elgin
Sip, Shop, and Stroll
March 13, April 10, May 8
Downtown , 109 Depot St.
On the second Thursday of each month, visitors are invited to sip a little wine and shop while strolling through the stores in historic downtown Elgin. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic décor, artwork by local artists, and live music in many of the venues.
Fredericksburg
Trade Days
March 14-16
Sunday Farms, 355 Sunday Farms Lane
Shop more than 350 vendors in seven barns and acres of antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food, and other items. Relax in the beer garden while listening to live music.
Tolar
Ceramic Expo and Handcrafted Items
March 14-15
J.D. Neely Community Center, 120 Tolar Cemetery Road
Bring friends to this ceramic show, where visitors can find ceramic supplies for sale from vendors. The event also features door prizes, a competition with judging ahead of the weekend, and an awards ceremony taking place on Saturday. Come learn a new hobby or stock up on all your ceramic supplies.
Bandera
Ham Rodeo
March 15
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North
Enjoy a fun day out with the family watching the youngsters in a wild hog catch, browsing merchandise from vendors, and consuming food and drinks.
Boerne
Market Days
March 15-16
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
Browse the vendor booths at this monthly market, where you can find a variety of bargains and an assortment of jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, and antiques.
Round Top
Spring Antiques Show
March 20-April 6
Various locations
More than dusty relics and shabby chic signage, the antiques show has over 65 venues in about a 20-mile radius in the communities of Round Top, Warrenton, Carmine, Burton, and Fayetteville. Over two weeks, people from across the United States come to shop for treasures and enjoy a festival of epic proportions, with food and fun in the Texas countryside.
Plano
The Texas Golf Expo
March 21-23
Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Demo new golf products and book your next golf trip at this expo that features a weekend full of deals on equipment, apparel, accessories, and rounds. The show includes goody bags for all attendees, contests, a free Long Putt for cash, and celebrity appearances including the hosts of “The TeeBox Golf” radio show.
Woodville
Festival of The Arts
March 22
Heritage Village, 157 PR 6000
Crafters and artisans love Festival of The Arts for its quilt show, music, spinning and weaving demonstrations, jewelry making, and shopping. There is plenty of food on site, too.
Hico
Spring Open House
March 22
Various locations
Participating merchants celebrate the beginning of spring with special discounts, new merchandise, door prizes, and refreshments.
Huntsville
Herb Festival at the Wynne Home
March 22
Wynne Home Arts and Visitors Center, 1428 11th St.
Hosted by the Texas Thyme Unit, the festival is an annual showcase for locally grown herbs, perennials, native plants, vegetables, and bulbs. Speakers, herbal and garden vendors, music, and children’s activities round out the day’s events. The historic Wynne Home Arts and Visitors Center and its current art exhibition are also open to visitors.
Corsicana
Ladies Night
March 27
Downtown , Beaton Street
Complimentary drinks are served at this monthly event, where visitors explore downtown and sip on favorite beverages while participating in a shopping spree at local businesses.
Hamilton
Hamilton County Master Gardener Annual Tomato and Pepper Sale
March 28
Hamilton County Courthouse annex, Downtown
Find locally grown tomatoes, peppers, and vegetable plants at this volunteer-driven event. The 4-inch containers are crowd favorites.
Burnet
Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show
March 29
AgriLife Auditorium, 607 N. Vandeveer St.
The 25th annual Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show has over 40 artisans and vendors offering a variety of items for shoppers including plants of all kinds and garden- and outdoor-inspired products and services. There is a large silent auction, a handmade quilt drawing, gardening demonstrations, food for sale, and a kids’ booth.
Salado
Texas Packard Meet
April 3-6
Holiday Inn Express Salado-Belton , 1991 N. Stagecoach Road
Sponsored annually by the 4 Texas Packard Clubs, the Meet features a welcoming party, tour, parade, car show, Packard swap meet, seminars, and awards dinner.
Jefferson
City-Wide Rummage Sale
April 3-5
Various locations
Experience the thrill of the hunt as homeowners clear out their treasures from closets, storerooms, and garages all over town. Many retailers also participate. Maps are provided and can be picked up at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce office on Austin Street.
Temple
First Friday: Springtime
April 4
Downtown, Main Street
On the first Friday of every month, historic downtown Temple transforms into a giant party. Join along for live music and performances, great drinks, delicious food, and after-hours shopping.
Livingston
Piecemakers Quilt Show
April 4-5
Polk County Commerce Center, 1017 US 59 Loop North
The Quilting Among Friends Quilt Show has over 100 quilts on display, vendors, a boutique, demonstrations, silent auction, and gift baskets. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a new sewing and quilting machine.
Fredericksburg
First Friday Art Walk
April 4
Downtown, Main Street
Participating fine art galleries remain open until 8 p.m. so visitors and visiting artists can enjoy new shows, demonstrations, and receptions. Just look for the galleries flying the Art Walk flag.
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Clifton
The Big Event
April 4-5
Bosque Arts Center, 215 College Hill Drive
The Bosque Arts Center presents an annual online auction with artwork, beautiful jewelry, fantastic merchandise, and trips. The two-evening event features live entertainment and dinner.
Kerrville
Texas Woodcarver’s Guild Spring Roundup
April 4-11
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
The guild hosts its annual event featuring vendors; seminars on carving in the round, relief carving, and chip carving; exhibitors; a show and sale; and the Texas State Woodcarving Championship.
Nacogdoches
SFA Gardens Spring Plant Sale
April 5
SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.
Find a huge variety of Texas-tough plants, plus annuals, perennials, edibles, and native and pollinator-friendly plants.
Corpus Christi
Big Bloom Plant Sale
April 5
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.
Bring your plant wagon and load up on thousands of plants of all kinds. There’s also specialty vendors, butterfly and lady bug releases, food trucks, and Animal Ambassadors presentations.
Bandera
Market Day
April 5
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Mason
Arts and Wine Festival
April 5
Mason County Downtown Square
The sidewalks of the downtown square are filled with the creations of local artists and crafters, while Mason winemakers and Texas vintners serve wines all featuring grapes from Mason County.
Bellville
Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event
April 5-6
Austin County Fair Convention and Expo, 1076 SH 159 East
Shop for that perfect handmade knife—whether it’s for cooking, hunting, everyday carry, or a one-of-a-kind collectible—at this annual knife show, the largest gathering of custom knifemakers in the Greater Houston area. Meet competitors from the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” and see bladesmiths participate in live forging demonstrations and the chopping competition.
Boerne
Spring Diva Night
April 10
Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main St.
Get ready for the best girls night out on the Hill Country Mile. This popular evening features later shopping hours, cocktails, delicious bites, and music.
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Pilot Point
Easter Egg Hunt and Flower Festival
April 12
Pilot Point Historic Square, 107 W. Main St.
Bring the kiddos to Old City Park for a madcap search of more than 6,000 Easter eggs and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Then, head to the square for the Flower Festival, where local nurseries, landscapers, gardeners, and vendors are on hand selling plants and helping everyone get their home ready for spring.
Nacogdoches
Wine Swirl
April 12
Downtown, 200 E. Main St.
Sip wine from wineries across Texas along the beautiful brick streets of Nacogdoches.
Hico
Art and Wine Festival
April 12
Various locations
Texas wineries and artists showcase their merchandise and crafts in participating downtown shops. Proceeds go to help the Hico ISD art department. There’s also an outdoor market on First Street with more offerings from local artists.
Corsicana
Mimosas at the Market
April 12
Downtown , Beaton Street
Sip, shop, and savor the day with mimosas at the market! Join us on August 10th from 10-3PM for a delightful blend of shopping and sipping, where every mimosa is . Cheers to a perfect day at the market!
Kerrville
Blooms and Barrels Plant Sale
April 12
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Shop for native, adapted, and ornamental plants grown by Texas Master Gardeners, and find rain barrels, too.
Alpine
Chihuahuan Desert Gem and Mineral Show
April 18-20
Alpine Civic Center, 801 W. Holland Ave.
Over 40 vendors with indoor and outdoor booths feature jaspers and agates of West Texas, geodes, cabochons, fossils, jewelry, and rough material.
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Grandview
Antique Alley Texas
April 18-20
Antique Alley Texas, 300 E. Criner St.
Go on a treasure hunt in North Central Texas. Eight cities participate: Grandview, Cleburne, Maypearl, Alvarado, Venus, Keene, Joshua, and Waxahachie. Since 1999, this biannual event has offered multiple yard sales and vendor sites in fields on East FM 4. Local antique shops, specialty stores, and eateries offer special deals. There’s also musical entertainment, food trucks, car and tractor displays, and church fundraisers.
West Columbia
Governor Hogg’s Easter Egg Hunt
April 18
Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, 1702 N. 13th St.
Brazoria County’s largest Easter egg hunts offers games, snacks, activities, a vendor market, photos with the Easter Bunny, and thousands of eggs filled with candy or small toys to be found by children ages 12 years and under.
Jefferson
Outlaw Nationals Car Show
April 18-19
Downtown
Jefferson’s most popular and longest-running car show is open to all—if it runs, bring it. Activities include karaoke on Friday night, live entertainment and a live auction on Saturday night, and awards to be given out before the auction.
Kerrville
Spring Native Plant Sale
April 19
Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St.
The Spring Native Plant Sale features water-wise perennials and annuals to enhance pollinator and native landscapes.
Corsicana
Ladies Night
April 24
Downtown , Beaton Street
Complimentary drinks are served at this monthly event, where visitors explore downtown and sip on favorite beverages while participating in a shopping spree at local businesses.
Georgetown
Red Poppy Festival
April 25-27
Downtown, 103 W. Seventh St.
This is the 26th year that the Red Poppy Capital Of Texas has hosted this festival to celebrate the history and beauty of the city’s poppy season. Taking place in and around the historic town square, the festival features live music and arts performances, handcrafted works from local artisans, a classic car show, food, and family-friendly activities. The parade takes place Saturday morning and passes through the town square.
Linden
Wildflower Trails of Texas
April 25-26
Linden City Square, 100 E. Houston St.
The 55th annual tricity festival celebrates the wildflowers that grow between the northeast Texas towns of Linden, Avinger, and Hughes Springs. Festivities, which vary by town, include art, quilt, flower, and car shows; hot dog eating contests; bingo; parades; and live performances.
Temple
Texas State Button Society Show and Sale
April 26-27
Hilton Garden Inn , 1749 Scott Blvd.
The Texas State Button Society presents its annual spring show and sale, where attendees can find buttons, buttons, and more buttons. Hosted by the Austin Button Club, the event this year is themed “Once Upon a Time...on a Button.” The public is invited to come and learn a new hobby, browse vendor tables full of buttons, and visit with knowledgeable button collectors.
Kerrville
Texas Gun and Knife Show
April 26-27
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammo, coins, jewelry, camping gear, accessories, and outdoor gear.
Grand Prairie
“Texas Country Reporter” Festival
April 26
Downtown , 200 block of West Main Street
Grand Prairie is the new home of the “Texas Country Reporter” Festival, a one-day arts and music festival filled with live music, vendors, and family fun.
Bertram
Art, Herb, and Wine Festival
April 26-27
Enjoy a family-friendly weekend in downtown. The event features over 80 local vendors offering handcrafted artisanal items, herbal products, and wine from Texas wineries; a food court with food trucks; live music; free mini-seminars; and the 5K Wine Thyme Run.
Seguin
Trade Days
April 27
Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
Find vendors, food booths, kids activities, and live entertainment.
Jefferson
Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage
May 1-4
Downtown
This weekend allows visitors the opportunity to “step back in time” and experience historic home tours, the “Diamond Bessie” murder trial play, twilight garden tours, a plant sale, craft fair sale, quilt exhibit, tours of Jay Gould’s private rail car, a parade, and other festivities unique to this event.
Temple
First Friday: Cinco De Mayo
May 2
Downtown, Main Street
On the first Friday of every month, historic downtown Temple transforms into a giant party. Join along for live music and performances, great drinks, delicious food, and after-hours shopping.
Nacogdoches
Sale on the Trail
May 2-3
Various locations, 200 E. Main St.
The El Camino Real Sale on the Trail takes place along 111 miles of the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas. Make plans to drive the trail for yard sale bargains. Along the trail, shoppers find new and used items sold by local businesses and private individuals.
Boerne
Handmade Market
May 2-3
1910 Church, 130 Sisterdale Road
The largest market of its kind in South Texas features 75-plus handmade-only vendors selling merchandise that includes jewelry, apparel, leather goods, toys, home décor, art, candles, and food.
Fredericksburg
Pioneer Memorial Library Sidewalk Sale
May 3
Pioneer Memorial Library, 115 W. Main St.
The Friends of the Pioneer Memorial Library holds its annual book sale fundraiser. Shop a wide variety of genres at reasonable prices.
Redbud Artisan Market
May 3-4
Marktplatz, 100 Block of West Main Street
More than 40 Texan artisans display their original art. Find pottery, woodworking, jewelry, glass art, metal art, paintings, and stained glass.
New Ulm
Honeybee Jubilee
May 3
St. John Lutheran Church festival grounds, 210 Hickory Road
This springtime festival promotes and educates the public about honey bees and the nature that surrounds them. Enjoy vendors selling local honey and bee-related crafts. There are also workshops and clinics, local bee keeping clubs, native plant sales, educational groups, and food and drink, including honey beer.
Bandera
Market Day
May 3
On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up pop-up shops featuring original works along Main Street, while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.
Plano
AsiaFest
May 3
Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St.
Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation hosts its annual Asian American heritage festival, showcasing the rich cultures of Asia through numerous cultural demonstrations, performances, and vendors.
Ennis
Cinco de Mayo
May 4
Downtown, 302 N. Dallas St.
Cinco de Mayo brings culture and traditions to life in the heart of downtown Ennis. This annual celebration includes artists that have the community dancing and singing. Visitors can also expect ballet folklorico performances, authentic food selections, and local artisan vendors.
Elgin
Explore Elgin Arts and Culture Festival
May 8-11
Downtown , 109 Depot St.
Enjoy an event filled with artist demonstrations, live music, food, and hands-on activities in historic downtown Elgin. In addition, there are artist and maker markets, scheduled lectures, guided public art walks, and church sanctuary tours.
Corsicana
Mimosas at the Market
May 10
Downtown , Beaton Street
Sip, shop, and savor the day with mimosas at the market! Join us every second Saturday of the month from 10-3PM for a delightful blend of shopping and sipping, where every mimosa is a toast to good finds and great company. Cheers to a perfect day at the market!
Hico
Texas Steak Cookoff
May 16-17
Downtown , 101 Pecan St.
Cooks work to see who can make the best 12-ounce ribeye steak. Attendees get to enjoy a steak dinner, of course, plus there’s shopping, live entertainment, and a separate wine-tasting event.
Corsicana
Ladies Night
May 22
Downtown , Beaton Street
Complimentary drinks are served at this monthly event, where visitors explore downtown and sip on favorite beverages while participating in a shopping spree at local businesses.
Kerrville
Quilt Show
May 23-24
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
The quilt show features more than 200 quilts with special exhibits and 15 vendors.
Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Invitational Show
May 23-25
YO Ranch Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker
This exhibition offers work by some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from Texas and has established a reputation as a prestigious sale in a beautiful venue, produced and managed by the artists themselves.
Bandera
Memorial Day Stampede Parade and Market Days
May 24-25
Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main St.
The annual Memorial Day weekend parade travels down Main Street on Saturday. Head to the courthouse lawn to find arts and crafts vendors at the Stampede Market Days on Saturday and Sunday.