Festivals

A First-Timer’s Guide to Mardi Gras! Galveston

What to eat, when to go, and everything else you need to know about the annual tradition on the Gulf Coast

By Layne Van Vranken

January 28, 2026

Three people in devilish costumes at a parade.

This Frightening European Legend Is San Antonio’s Newest Holiday Tradition

By Anthony Head

December 2, 2025

The Ancient Traditions Behind Día de los Muertos

By Katie Gutierrez

September 25, 2025

A First-Timer’s Guide to Fiesta

By Cat Cardenas

April 24, 2025

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A group of people dressed in festive traditional German outfits stand on a stage smiling and holding sausage links.

A First-Timer’s Guide to Wurstfest

By Omar L. Gallaga

October 28, 2024

Texas Events Connecting Loved Ones Across the Border

By Thom Denton

October 22, 2024

Galveston’s Mardi Gras Celebration Is a Family Affair

January 22, 2024

Celebrate the Mother Road at the Inaugural Route 66 Festival in Amarillo

By Jason Boyett

May 30, 2023

Kingwood’s In a Pickle Festival Is Kind of a Big Dill

By Erin Quinn-Kong

September 8, 2022

Kerrville Folk Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Music, Community, and Lasting Memories

By Sarah Thurmond

May 24, 2022

An artistic rendering of the market atrium of POST Houston at night, with neon signs inviting diners in.

21 For ’21: New Hotels, Events, Festivals, and Other Things to Look Forward to This Year

By Sarah Thurmond

January 12, 2021

A group of songwriters attend the songwriters school at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 2017. Photo by Will van Overbeek.

Through Donations and Technology, Kerrville Folk Festival Adjusts to Survive the Pandemic

By Joe Gross

October 10, 2020

A photo showing a sausage in a bun with green beans and a platter of potatoes

How a Catholic Priest Inspired Five German Heritage Festivals in Texas

By Lee Williams

August 27, 2020

Five Can’t-Miss Food Festivals to Indulge in This Summer

June 30, 2019

A multi-colored hot air balloon with many people in front of it

Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival

By Art Williams

July 25, 2018

Birds flying above people on a beach

The Port Aransas Festival Season

By Art Williams

May 10, 2018

Salvation Army volunteer

4 Voluntourism Options in Texas to Combine Your Passions for Travel and Doing Good

March 19, 2018

It’s Your Lucky Day

By Texas Highways Staff

February 24, 2016

Where Ye Meets Y’all

By Texas Highways Staff

October 1, 2015

One of the highlights of the Rockport Seafair is the cardboard-boat race. (Photo by Stan Williams)

Fests Up! Fall 2010

August 20, 2010

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