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Top Festivals and Events in Houston You Can’t Miss

Houston, the largest city in Texas, is a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and creativity. Its vibrant community is reflected in the many festivals and events held throughout the year. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, art enthusiast, or cultural explorer, there is always something happening in Houston that will grab your attention. This blog post will dive deep into some of the top festivals and events in Houston that you simply can't miss.

1. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

When: Late February to early March Where: NRG Stadium Website: Rodeo Houston

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is not just a local event—it’s a massive celebration that attracts visitors from all over the world. As the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world, it offers 20 days of rodeo action, livestock auctions, and carnival fun. But that’s not all: it also features major concerts from some of the biggest names in country, pop, and rock music.

From bull riding and barrel racing to fried food indulgence, the Houston Rodeo encapsulates the best of Texas culture. Families can enjoy petting zoos, pony rides, and interactive exhibits, while adults can relax in wine gardens or browse Western-themed vendors.

Highlights:

Rodeo competitions

Concerts by world-renowned artists (past performers include Beyoncé, Willie Nelson, and Cardi B)

Carnival with rides and games

Barbecue cook-off

2. Art Car Parade

When: April Where: Downtown Houston Website: The Orange Show

If you're a fan of quirky and creative art, the Art Car Parade is an event you can’t miss. This eccentric parade features over 250 vehicles transformed into moving pieces of art. From motorcycles and bicycles to trucks and sedans, Houstonians show off their imagination with cars adorned in everything from bright colors to intricate sculptures.

The Art Car Parade is the largest of its kind in the world and draws participants from across the country. It’s a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates the diverse creative spirit of the city.

Highlights:

Elaborately decorated cars and motorcycles

Pre- and post-parade parties

Free admission for spectators

3. Bayou City Art Festival

When: Spring (March) and Fall (October) Where: Memorial Park (Spring), Downtown (Fall) Website: Art Colony Association

The Bayou City Art Festival is a twice-a-year event that brings hundreds of artists together to showcase their work in Houston's beautiful outdoor spaces. Held in Memorial Park during the spring and in downtown Houston in the fall, the festival is an art lover’s paradise, featuring everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and photography.

More than just a marketplace, the festival also includes live music, food trucks, interactive art installations, and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to spend a sunny weekend, exploring local and national talent while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Houston's art scene.

Highlights:

Artwork from over 300 artists

Live entertainment and interactive art zones

Food trucks and wine and beer gardens

4. Houston International Festival (iFest)

When: April/May (Currently not running, but may return) Where: Downtown Houston

While the Houston International Festival (iFest) is currently on hiatus, it deserves a mention as one of the city's most beloved cultural festivals. iFest celebrated the diverse international communities that call Houston home. Each year, the festival highlighted a different country or culture, featuring traditional performances, art, and food from around the world.

Even though it’s no longer an annual fixture, there’s hope that it will return, offering a unique way to explore global cultures without leaving Houston.

Highlights:

Performances from international artists

Culinary experiences from across the globe

Hands-on cultural exhibits and educational activities

5. Texas Renaissance Festival

When: October through November Where: Todd Mission, TX (an hour north of Houston) Website: Texas Renaissance Festival

Step back in time at the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest Renaissance-themed event in the country. Located just outside of Houston, this annual festival spans nine weekends and offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a fantastical world of knights, queens, fairies, and pirates.

The festival is set in a sprawling village designed to resemble a 16th-century European town, complete with jousting tournaments, live performances, artisan shops, and a variety of food and drink. Whether you’re trying turkey legs, watching sword fights, or dressing up in medieval attire, the Texas Renaissance Festival provides an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Highlights:

Jousting tournaments and sword fights

Artisan crafts and medieval wares

Themed weekends (e.g., Pirate Adventure, Celtic Christmas)

Delicious Renaissance-era foods and ales

6. Houston Pride Parade and Festival

When: June Where: Downtown Houston Website: Houston Pride

Pride Houston is one of the largest LGBTQ+ pride celebrations in the southern United States. The Houston Pride Parade and Festival, which takes place every June, is a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and equality. The festival begins with a day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, and booths from local businesses and organizations, followed by the iconic night-time parade.

The event attracts thousands of participants and spectators every year, making it a colorful and joyous occasion. Live performances, celebrity appearances, and an overall spirit of inclusivity make Houston’s Pride Festival an essential part of the city’s event calendar.

Highlights:

Nighttime parade through downtown

Live entertainment and performances

Vendor booths and food trucks

Family-friendly events during the day

7. Freedom Over Texas (Fourth of July Celebration)

When: July 4th Where: Buffalo Bayou Park and Eleanor Tinsley Park Website: Freedom Over Texas

Houston knows how to throw a party on the Fourth of July, and Freedom Over Texas is the city’s premier Independence Day celebration. Held in the heart of Houston along the scenic Buffalo Bayou, the event features live music performances, family-friendly entertainment, and an incredible fireworks display that lights up the downtown skyline.

Country music stars often headline the event, and food vendors offer all-American favorites like barbecue, funnel cakes, and lemonade. The night ends with a spectacular fireworks show, which draws huge crowds and provides the perfect backdrop for a summer evening in Houston.

Highlights:

Live music and performances

Fireworks show over the downtown skyline

Family-friendly entertainment, including kids’ zones

Food trucks and classic American eats

8. Houston Greek Festival

When: October Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Website: Houston Greek Festival

The Houston Greek Festival is a celebration of Greek culture, food, and music that has been delighting Houstonians for over 50 years. Held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the festival features delicious traditional Greek dishes like gyros, souvlaki, and baklava, as well as Greek wines and ouzo.

In addition to the food, festival-goers can enjoy live music, traditional Greek dancing, and cultural exhibits. The festival also offers a marketplace where visitors can buy Greek-themed jewelry, clothing, and art.

Highlights:

Authentic Greek food and pastries

Traditional Greek music and dance performances

Marketplace with Greek goods

Cultural exhibits and tours of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral

9. Houston Auto Show

When: January Where: NRG Center Website: Houston Auto Show

For car enthusiasts, the Houston Auto Show is a must-attend event. Held every January at the NRG Center, the show features hundreds of the latest models from major car manufacturers, giving visitors the chance to get up close and personal with the newest vehicles on the market. From luxury cars and electric vehicles to trucks and SUVs, there’s something for every kind of automotive fan.

The Auto Show also offers test drives, so you can get behind the wheel and experience the cars firsthand. In addition to the newest models, there are classic and exotic car displays, showcasing some of the rarest and most unique vehicles.

Highlights:

Display of hundreds of new models from top automakers

Test drives of the latest cars and trucks

Classic and exotic car displays

Auto-related vendors and technology showcases

Conclusion

Houston is a city that celebrates diversity, creativity, and culture, and this is reflected in the festivals and events held throughout the year. Whether you're into art, music, food, or sports, there's a festival in Houston that will appeal to you. From the iconic Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to the quirky Art Car Parade, the city offers a wide range of experiences that highlight the best of what Houston has to offer. Be sure to mark your calendar for these events and dive into the vibrant community spirit that defines Houston!

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Greek pastries (l to r): Amygdalota (almond macaroon), Finikia, Kourambiedes, Baklava @greekfestivalhouston #HoustonGreek #HoustonFestival #Houston #HTown #HTX #HTownMuse 10.8.17 #pastries (at Greek Festival Houston Texas)

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We're at the Love My Neighbor My Neighbor Community Festival at The Budweiser Brewery Experience all day today! Come out to shop, eat and be entertained with performances on 2 stages, and there's a kid zone for children! Plus complimentary drinks from the Budweiser Brewery! #lovemyneighborfest2017 #afwh2017 #afwhouston #houstonevents #houstonfestival (at Budweiser Brewery Experience)

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Just one week to go till the Love My Neighbor Community Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 23rd at the Budweiser Brewery Experience for live entertainment, fashion, shopping, lots of food, and complimentary drinks from Anheuser-Busch! The festival will feature two stages, a kids zone, food trucks and a marketplace. The African Fashion Week Houston stage, with hosts Kris Campbell @thekriscampbell and Sky Houston @sky_houston of Majic 102.1, will feature MC Mikolo @mc_mikolo, samba performer Thalia S. @thalia_lareinaproductions, Rwandan pop, R&B and Afrobeat singer Emmy @rreal_emmy, Cameroonian rapper Ebako @ebako aka the Camerican Idol, Somali Bantu Afrobeat and Afropop artist Rahim Alpha @rahimalpha, and more! Get your tickets online now for $10 at http://bit.ly/lovefest092317. Tickets are $20 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. AFWH LMN Community Festival is sponsored and supported by - Love My Neighbor Foundation @lovemyneighborfoundation, Houston ELITE @houston_elite_ , The Real Housewives of Houston, The Real Housewives of Texas, Empowered To Live, T1Texas, PreCruise International, MS CAT TV, Bang Proz, African Fashion Week Houston, Wazobia African Market & Kitchen @wazobiaafricanmarket, Fiesta Mart Inc. @fiestamartinc, Southwest Airlines and Voss. To participate as a vendor visit https://www.afwhouston.com/vendors/ or email info@afwhouston.com. #lovefest2017 #afwhlovefest2017 #afwh2017 #afwhouston #houstonevents #houstonfashion #houstonelite #lovemyneighborfest #lovemyneighborfestival #lovemyneighborfest2017 #africanfashionweekhouston #houstonfestival

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On Performance Art and Leading Experimental Action

An Interview with Julia Claire Wallace by Michael McFadden 

This interview originally appeared in the Monthly Newsletter of the University of Houston’s Arts Leadership Alumni and Student Association in April 2017.

Michael McFadden is a Houston-based writer and arts administrator. He earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and an MA in Arts Leadership from the University of Houston. His writing has been published in Arts+Culture Texas, Free Press Houston, Houstonia, and Suplex Voice. He is a former member of the Houston and Chicago-based curatorial collaborative Suplex and has aided in the presentation of works by numerous artists and curators. Read Michael’s writings and learn more about him at his website - www.pugintheair.com

Michael McFadden, MAAL (Masters of Arts in Arts Leadership) alumni, catches up with Julia Wallace, a student currently in the MAAL program about her recent experience organizing Experimental Action (and her views on performance art, in general). Michael McFadden (MM): Something I've noticed about performance art is that it often gets lumped in as a practice within visual art. Do you feel that this is accurate, or do you feel it should be considered/contextualized outside of visual art? Julia Wallace (JW): I can't say that I have noticed the same thing. Although, my background and my journey to performance art happened through my love and study of painting. I am familiar with looking through the lens of visual art and I have a fondness for it, but I have found that many people look at performance art as a type of theater or a type of visual poetry. Those genres are a big part of the history. Sound/noise is another one. I think one of the strengths and values of Performance Art is that it constantly blurs and therefore questions/breaks/expands/re-establishes boundaries and I love that. I do highly recommend that it should be considered and contextualized outside of visual arts, although I think that context can bring some valuable insights, but it is limiting and inaccurate to constrain it by that frame. I like looking at Performance Art in the context of life and living, I think that has been the most insightful for me. MM: What was it that led you from painting to performance? JW: At the time I was painting portraits of people I knew based off of photos that they used to represent themselves. The process of recreating an image of people with the paint; filtering their image through my body, my recreation limited by my perception and ability, based off of one image they chose to show became this incredibly transformative process. Each portrait was an experience that altered my perception and connection to the subject, forever impacting my relationship with these people-- and with all people. I gained a deeper understanding of the way we perceive each other and the distance, filters and obstacles that exist between one another. Creating a transformative experience for myself and for others became infinitely more interesting to me than any object that was created in the process. Elia Arce was teaching performance art at UH at that time and she and her classes had a huge influence on my journey. I took every performance art-related class offered during the remainder of my studies. MM: Can you elaborate on the idea of performance art being a transformative experience? You mentioned that with your painting series there was a process of each piece impacting your own perception. How does this shape your performances, your practice? How might you translate/present the experience to your audience? JW: Henry Miller says that, "Whatever there be of progress in life comes not through adaptation but through daring, through obeying the blind urge." This quote captures the spirit of evolution and growth that are the heart of my own personal passion for performance art. There are many ways of utilizing the medium, and many understandings of how it should be done. I will speak to my own. I see and interact with the world as something evolving. It slowly, beautifully and sometimes painfully and violently moves towards less suffering, more joy and more ability; towards thriving. I believe that creativity can be a means of tapping into and facilitating/expediting that process. I have spent lots of my life examining my driving forces. I have learned to recognize the blind urge that Henry Miller mentions in myself, and I believe these blind urges are often an attempt of the subconscious to become conscious. Following these urges and turning them into actions performed with awareness, expands consciousness of the artist. I also believe that the world and the movement forward is something that transcends our individuality. We are connected, to each other and to the world as a whole. The individual moving forward is connected to the whole moving forward. These urges do not only serve my own movement forward, but they are part of a movement as a whole. As above, so below. I do not create art as a clear message I am trying to convey. I am not a preacher. In my artwork. Through my art, I change. Through changing I lead, inspire and naturally facilitate change for the whole- sometimes more directly and sometimes indirectly. My artwork is so varied I cannot give you a clear formula of what this looks like, but these ideas and intentions are woven through all my work as well as through the way I choose live my life. MM: When you organized Experimental Action (with your entire team, of course), you filled a gap in Houston and highlighted local, regional, national, and international artists that really showed what you just stated about how varied Performance Art can be. Shifting this interview from artist to admin, what did you learn from the process? JW: First of all, in case anyone is curious about the varied views of performance art, I have comprised a collection of some of the best explanations available online here. I learned so many things and yes, I worked with an amazing team (a big shout out to Jana Whatley, Evan McCarley and Jonatan Lopez!). The lesson that stands out the most is how important to do things with integrity. This festival was wonderful on so many levels but it was tumultuous in that there were many surprises. When unexpected controversy or drama arose, it saved me lots of grief to be grounded in my own integrity. Any mistakes I made were easy to admit and I could take the lessons gratefully and gracefully and any controversial decisions that I made were easy to stand behind because I truly believed in my personal stance. This festival was also an incredible affirmation towards taking a risk for great rewards. I am a very careful and safe person, and I never would have taken the financial risk of this festival if I would have realized at the onset how small the budget would end up being. By the time I realized that no ships were coming in, there was no going back. Yet we managed to be successful without a financial situation that ensured that safety. I never would have believed we could accomplish what we did with what we ended up having (many thanks to the generous volunteers and artists!). I feel inspired to have more faith and take more *but still careful* risks. I also am really glad to have lots more time and education to plan and prepare financially for the next festival! I also learned how important and incredible it is to make love and respect the basis of your team's relationship. As often happens when people are doing a huge project (that they aren't getting paid for), we had a few emotionally turbulent moments, but we got through the festival with an underlying deep love and respect for each other. That makes this kind of experience even more valuable than just the art experience that is produced. More information can be found at: www.experimentalaction.com MM: To wrap up, how could the others from our program learn more about the Performance Art scene in Houston? And what other projects do you have in the works? JW: Check out my website and check out the blog to see information about past performance art in Houston and then like my page on Facebook at to hear about upcoming performance art shows and events. I am still recovering from the big festival but there will be a performance art night coming up in the future, and they are always an adventure as well as a great chance to get a taste of performance art. If you are interested you can even propose your own piece and try some performance art creation yourself, just reach out and let me know your idea! I love when someone shares their first piece, and the community is incredibly encouraging to new performers. You can also keep an eye out for new curated performance art shows on my Performance Art Houston Instagram @performancearthouston on Instagram. That project is also taking a little break, but I will be announcing a new show when I can and it will be worth the wait. I work with talented curators who have do a wonderful job collecting performance artists from all over the world. I encourage you to look back and explore the varied and insightful explorations of the Instagram platform through some innovative performance art.

(Performances from Experimental Action 2017, Pictured from Left to Right: Vincent Tiley, Miao Jiaxin and Eric Thayer, Photos by Rebecca Botello) 

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On Saturday February 17th is the 6th Annual SurFest where great local artists from Latin American countries will perform, present and exhibit their best handcraft. Come and celebrate the best of the best. #surfest #surfest2018 #houstonfestivals #latinoamerica #houstonmusic (at The Continental Club, Houston, TX)

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Beat Tape coming soon. Spanish Trampoline. Hope yall get the reference #houston #houstonmusic #houston_insta #houstonevents #houstonblogger #houstonlife #houstonmusicscene #houstontx #houstontattooartist #houstonphotographer #houstonpromoters #houstonfestival #uofh #txsu #riceuniversity #pvamu  #follow4follow #followback #supremeny #bape #22 #proera #localartist #underground https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8VJLCDwXM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uwzwhbju5kmg

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OCTOBER 15TH....@mysoulrebel and @kalpana_pro brings to @tasteofthecaribbeanfestival 🔉🔉🔉🔊🔊🔊 happening in #Houston at BH Ranch!!!!! #Fun! #Food! #Live #Music! #DJs and #Entertainment!!!! If you're in the #DALLAS AREA and will attend "Taste of the Caribbean" I HAVE YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS...only $20 for a full day of #culture. Don't Miss Out! #TasteoftheCaribbean #Caribbean #Tickets #Festival #HoustonFestival #DallastoHouston #MySoulRebel #KalpanaPro #LiveEntertainment #NYODesigns (at BH Ranch Entertainment and Event Center)

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Souvlaki! Celebrating its 50th year - @HoustonGreekFest #HoustonEats #Houston #HTown #HTX #Texas #HoustonFestival 10.7.16 (at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral)

[afwhouston]

The Love My Neighbor Community Festival is tomorrow! From 11AM - 8PM at the Budweiser Brewery Experience, 775 Gellhorn Dr, Houston, TX 77029, there will be live entertainment on 2 stages, fashion, shopping, food trucks, a kids zone and complimentary drinks from Anheuser-Busch! The African Fashion Week Houston stage, hosted by Kris Campbell @thekriscampbell and Sky Houston @sky_houston of Majic 102.1, will feature - DJ Texas Outlaw @djtexasoutlaw, MC Mikolo @mc_mikolo, samba performer Thalia S. @thalia_lareinaproductions, Rwandan pop, R&B and Afrobeat singer Emmy @rreal_emmy, Cameroonian rapper Ebako @ebako aka the Camerican Idol, Somali Bantu Afrobeat and Afropop artist Rahim Alpha @rahimalpha, DJ Silent Killa @djsilentkilla, live band Melvin Johnson and the Elektro Acoustics, Kiotti Brown @hardbodykiotti of Houston. 97.9 The Box , and Somalia! Get your tickets online now for $10 at http://bit.ly/lovefest092317. Tickets are $20 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. AFWH LMN Community Festival is sponsored and supported by - Love My Neighbor Foundation @lovemyneighborfoundation, Houston ELITE @houston_elite_ , The Real Housewives of Houston, The Real Housewives of Texas, Empowered To Live, T1Texas @t1texas, PreCruise International, MS CAT TV, Bang Proz, African Fashion Week Houston @afwhouston, Wazobia African Market & Kitchen @wazobiaafricanmarket, Fiesta Mart Inc. @fiestamartinc, Southwest Airlines and Voss. #lovefest2017 #afwhlovefest2017 #afwh2017 #afwhouston #houstonevents #houstonfashion #houstonelite #lovemyneighborfest #lovemyneighborfestival #lovemyneighborfest2017 #africanfashionweekhouston #houstonfestival

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Just one week to go till the Love My Neighbor Community Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 23rd at the Budweiser Brewery Experience for live entertainment, fashion, shopping, lots of food, and complimentary drinks from Anheuser-Busch! The festival will feature two stages, a kids zone, food trucks and a marketplace. The African Fashion Week Houston stage, with hosts Kris Campbell @thekriscampbell and Sky Houston @sky_houston of Majic 102.1, will feature MC Mikolo @mc_mikolo, samba performer Thalia S. @thalia_lareinaproductions, Rwandan pop, R&B and Afrobeat singer Emmy @rreal_emmy, Cameroonian rapper Ebako @ebako aka the Camerican Idol, Somali Bantu Afrobeat and Afropop artist Rahim Alpha @rahimalpha, and more! Get your tickets online now for $10 at http://bit.ly/lovefest092317. Tickets are $20 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. AFWH LMN Community Festival is sponsored and supported by - Love My Neighbor Foundation @lovemyneighborfoundation, Houston ELITE @houston_elite_ , The Real Housewives of Houston, The Real Housewives of Texas, Empowered To Live, T1Texas, PreCruise International, MS CAT TV, Bang Proz, African Fashion Week Houston, Wazobia African Market & Kitchen @wazobiaafricanmarket, Fiesta Mart Inc. @fiestamartinc, Southwest Airlines and Voss. To participate as a vendor visit https://www.afwhouston.com/vendors/ or email info@afwhouston.com. #lovefest2017 #afwhlovefest2017 #afwh2017 #afwhouston #houstonevents #houstonfashion #houstonelite #lovemyneighborfest #lovemyneighborfestival #lovemyneighborfest2017 #africanfashionweekhouston #houstonfestival

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This Saturday don't miss @yesindeedfest brought to you by @8thwonderbrew 1 wristband 4 stages 20+ bands @younggirlsmusic @fea210 @muddybelle to name a few sounds like a party #eado #houstonmusic #livemusic #houstonfestival #downtownhouston #htown #htx #atx #satx (at Warehouse Live)