Freedom Fest (Giddings) The fiery sparkles of music fill the air, beginning the Fourth of July festival in the small town of Giddings. Freedom Fest, focuses on this favorite seasonal celebration in the form of an old-fashioned neighborly gathering in…

Thru the Chute Cardboard Boat Race (New Braunfels) The Thru the Chute Boat Race & River Expo is a cardboard boat race held annually at the New Braunfels City Tube Chute. Competitors launch their handmade vessels through the Chute as…

First Friday (Bryan) On the First Friday of every month, the streets of downtown Bryan fill with live music, art demonstrations, performances, and interactive events and activities. Created in 2005, First Friday has evolved into a multi-faceted production. Find freshly…

Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom (Baytown) Commemorating the 1865 emancipation of enslaved people, the Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom is a free outdoor festival featuring live music, children’s activities, food vendors, shopping, and art booths. The event, which is spearheaded by a…

Alpine Christmas Stroll (Alpine) Reminiscent of Sul Ross Avenue’s magical holiday decor in the ’70s, the Alpine Christmas Stroll knits the community together through music, sweets, and thousands of luminarias. High school bands and choirs lead the caroling, while crowds…