Texas Gatorfest
Dates: September 11-13
The Texas Gatorfest is an annual celebration of the American Alligator in Texas. Held at the beautiful Fort Anahuac Park, this festival is simply a good time. Anahuac is the Alligator Capital of Texas, and every year we prove it with our family friendly music and entertainment festival. Carnival, air boat rides, car show, food vendors, live alligators, live music & more!
Admission: $5 per person
Website: http://www.shopgatorfest.com
Location: Fort Anahuac Park, Anahuac, Texas
Historic Montgomery Wine & Music Fest
Date: September 19 – Open to Public: 10am – 9pm
Discover Texas wines while listening to great Texas music. Children’s area includes bouncy houses, games, prizes.
1 taste = 1 ticket, Children’s area is $5 per child.
Website: http://experiencemontgomery.com/events/wine-and-music-fest/
Location: Downtown Montgomery
Houston Hot Sauce Festival
Dates: September 19th – 11AM to 6PM; Sunday September 20th – Noon to 5PM
The festival is a showcase for award-winning products such as hot sauce, salsa, marinades, rubs, wing sauce, pickled products, jams/jellies, dips and more. They have vendors coming from all over the country including, California, Seattle, Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Texas of course, and Australia! We also have bands (blues, rock, zydeco, etc.), children’s booths (including free face painting) and Arts & Crafts/Misc Retail Vendors. Browse, sample and buy flavorful gourmet products that are mild to hot. You’ll find products that satisfy your palate… collectables… and, of course, for the brave of heart (or just crazy) super hots – XXX hot! There’s always plenty of cold beverages and food concessions. The festival benefits the Snowdrop Foundation who raise money for pediatric cancer patients.
Admission: $10. Children 12 and under are free! 1/2 price tickets here!
Website: http://houstonhotsauce.com
Location: Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477
Dewberry Farm Fall Festival
Dates: Fall activities begin September 26
Corn Maze, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, Cow Train Ride, Fort DewHickey, Hay Mountain, Giant Roller Slide, Rat Racers, Black Momba, Cackle Palace, the Barnyard, Rubber Duck Races, Pig Races, Yard Games at WindMill Park, Farmer Flinger, Corn Box, Little Farmersville, Puzzle Maze, Hi-Strikers, Tether Ball, Springtown, Sand Mountain, Sports Ball Zone, Wooden Armadillo ChooChoo, Spider Webs.
Admission: $12.75 per person.
Website: http://dewberryfarm.com
Location: FM 362 & Morrison Rd, Brookshire, TX 77423
Blessington Farms Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Dates: Fall activities begin September 26
Hay rides, giant slides, barrel train rides, animal encounters, hay maze, pedal cars, sand mountain, pony hops, spider web climb, steer roping, fishing, lots of great photo opportunities and much more!
Admission: $10 per person
Website: www.blessingtonfarms.com
Location: 510 Chisholm Rd, Simonton, TX 77476
P-6 Farms Corn Maze & Fall Festival
Dates: Weekends Sept 26 – Nov 14
Corn maze, tractor train rides, pig races, hay rides, and more!
Admission: $10.50 (plus tax). Children under 3 are Free!
Website: http://p-6farms.com/farm-fun/
Location: 9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery, Texas 77356
Houston Slavic Heritage Festival
Date: September 27
The general public is invited to join in this celebration and learn about the wonderful histories and cultures of the Czech, Croatian, Polish and Ukrainian communities.
Admission: $5 for adults. FREE for kids under 12 y.o.
Website: http://www.houstonslavicheritagefestival.com
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall & Grounds, 607 E Whitney St, Houston, TX 77022
Oil Ranch Fall Festival
Dates: Fall activities begin October 1
Load up the kids for some family fun in wide open spaces. Enjoy a game of putt-putt or take some great photos of your child riding a horse! Take a hay ride, tour the scarecrow scenes, and see the thousands of pumpkins. Free pumpkin for every paid child admission!
Admission: $14.95 per person
Website: http://oilranch.com
Location: 23501 Macedonia Road : Hockley, TX 77447
The Original Greek Festival
Dates: October 1-4
Experience Greek culture with food, drinks, dancing, live music, kids area.
Admission: $5 per person. Children under 12 free!
Website: http://greekfestival.org
Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
Berryland Farms of Texas Fall Festival
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, 75′ Hill Slide, Berry Big Swing, Mini Pumpkin Slingshots, Corn Cannon, Giant Pumpkin Chunker, (2) 20′ Culvert Swings, Giant Hay Stack, Pumpkin Bowling, Jouster (pillow fight), Kiddie Corral(3 yrs. and younger), Candy Corn Hill, Hippity Hop Soccer and many more fun activities.
Admission: $9 per person
Website: http://www.berrylandfarmsoftexas.com/Fall-Activities.html
Location: 2877 FM 1941 Rd., Winnie, TX. 77665
Creekfest Houston
Date: October 3
CreekFest is a one-day festival held in Northwest Houston to promote the fine arts organizations, outdoor parks, and other community resources in the Greater Cypress Creek Area. Includes a variety of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, local artists and vendors, tasty food, and more!
Admission: Free for all ages!
Website: http://creekfesthouston.com
Location: Cypress Creek Cultural District, located on Cypresswood Drive between Stuebner Airline and North Greenfield in Spring, TX
Houston Italian Festival
Dates: October 8 – 11
Two stages of entertainment including a children’s stage. Adult grape stomping contest. Classic Car Show. Children activities. Sidewalk art contest.
Admission:
Thursday, October 8: 5pm-10pm (Free Admission)
Friday, October 9: 11am – 10pm (Free Admission til 4pm)
Saturday, October 10: 11am – 10pm ($8 Adults. 12 & Under Free!)
Sunday, October 11: 11am – 6pm ($8 Adults. 12 & Under Free!)
Website: http://www.houstonitalianfestival.com
Location: On the grounds of the University of St. Thomas on the Campus Life Mall
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Dates: October 9-11
Three stages of live music. Food and beverages. Street performers. Carnival. Car Show. Catfish Pageant.
Admission: $12 for 1-day pass or $20 for a weekend pass!
Website: http://www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com
Location: Downtown Conroe
Texas Renaissance Festival
Dates: Weekends October 10 – November 29
Themed weekends. The festival grounds feature 17 stages, which host a wide variety of performances. The festival features several medieval-themed music and dance groups, including everything from belly dancing, to harps and fiddles, to bagpipes.
Admission: $26
Website: http://texrenfest.com/
Location: 21778 Farm-To-Market Rd 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363
Katy Rice Harvest Festival
Dates: October 10 – 11
A two day, one night multi-event festival More than 700 entertainers performing on two stages!
Admission: $8 per person. Children 10 and under are free!
Website: http://www.riceharvestfestival.org
Location: Historic Downtown Katy
Bayou City Arts Festival
Dates: October 10 -11
A sophisticated outdoor gallery under the iconic Houston skyline, transforming the streets of downtown into artistic avenues bursting with color and culture. The two-day festival showcases the works of over 350 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the world.
Admission: $17 per adult (13 years and older) and $5 per child (5-12 years old) – Children under 5 are free.
Website: http://www.artcolonyassociation.org
Location: Downtown Houston, 1100 Smith St Garage, Houston, TX 77002
Korean Festival
Date: October 17
The 2015 K-Fest will provide a fair-like atmosphere for diverse groups and performers such as traditional Korean dancers, Korean folk musicians, TaeKwonDo masters, and Korean American musicians who will conduct demonstrations and exhibit their unique talents.
Admission: Free for all!
Website: http://www.koreanfestivalhouston.com
Location: Discovery Green, 1500 Mckinney Ave, Houston, TX
ARTober FEST
Dates: October 17-18
Art, food and fun in a beautiful, historic setting.
Admission: $5 per person
Website: http://www.artoberfest.com
Location: Post Office Street in Historic Downtown Galveston
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival at Nature Discovery Center
Dates: October 17-18
You and your family can come pick out the perfect pumpkin for your front porch, enjoy kid’s games and moonbounces in a carnival atmosphere, and more! This annual festival is a great, safe place for family fun, food, and games – and the pumpkins on the lawn provide great photo opportunities.
Admission: Free for all ages! Participation in activities is through the purchase of tickets.
Website: http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/pumpkin-patch
Location: Hana & Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle Street, Bellaire, TX 77401
Galveston Oktoberfest
Dates: October 23-24
Two stages of entertainment, a fun costume contest, variety of fun games and activities for children -including arcade games, moon walks and challenges, face painting, sports activities, interactive music and dancing entertainment. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume!
Admission: Free for all!
Website: http://galvestonoktoberfest.com
Location: 24th and Winnie in Galveston
Texian Market Days
Dates: October 24 (9:00am – 5pm)
Light the fire and sound the cannons! The 32nd annual Texian Market Days Festival at George Ranch Historical Park will be better than ever bringing more than 150 years of Texas history alive in one thrilling day of festivities. Held at the picturesque, 480-acre George Ranch Historical Park, festival-goers can spend the day living and playing the way of their ancestors through interactive displays, games, historic home tours, culinary delights, livestock, cowboys, vintage vehicles, battle reenactments, plus much more from craft vendors and first-person costumed interpreters.
Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for children ages five to 15, Children ages four and under are FREE
Website: www.texaianmarketdays.com
Location: George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, Richmond, TX 77469
Dragon Boat Regatta Sugar Land
Dates: October 24-25
Enjoy boat racing along with cultural performances, live music, and food vendors.
Admission: Free admission for all ages!
Website: http://www.texasdragonboat.com
Location: Brooks Lake at Fluor in Sugar Land, Texas.
Turkish Festival
Dates: November 14 & 15
Naturally, a key focus of any festival is the food! Turkishfest is especially known for its fabulous cuisine. The rich selection of kebobs, doners and pilafs is enhanced by home-made pastries, and drinks. Two days of entertainment awaits you. A selection of the best live Turkish music, local bands, Turkish Folk Dance Groups and belly dancing performances are but a few the program will offer. Children’s corner also features face painting booth, a mini stage will also be set up for the Children to enjoy story telling, music and dance.
Admission: Has not been announced. Check back for updates!
Website: http://www.houstonturkishfest.com
Location: Jones Plaza, 601 Louisiana Street, Houston TX 77002
20th Annual Children’s Festival
Dates: November 14 – 15
Fun takes center stage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 20th Annual Children’s Festival, presented by ExxonMobil. Entertainment spans from local community performances to popular children’s performers, meaning you are sure to enjoy the show! A wide variety of activities are located in the different zones, so every child has something to enjoy
Admission: $8 in advance and $10 at the door
Website: http://www.woodlandscenter.org/childrens_festival_info.html
Location: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Art in the Park Outdoor Art & Music Festival
Date: November 15
Friendswood Fine Art’s flagship event, Art in the Park, returns November 2015 to historic Friendswood Texas as a distinguished and vibrant celebration of work from across multiple creative industries, including fine art, fashion, music, and performance. Art in the Park is devoted to showcasing a variety of artworks combined with an exceptional program of events, demonstrations, and performances.
Admission: Free!
Website: www.aitpfestival.com
Location: Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Dr. (FM 518), Friendswood, Texas 77546
Houston Via Colori – The Street Color Festival
Dates: November 21 – 22
Each year 200+ artists create unique street paintings using pastel chalks – street paintings that you will only be able to view for two days and then they will become memories. Via Colori is a family-friendly event and has activities for all ages. Families can visit Via Bambini neighborhood to create their own street art and participate in a variety of fun activities.
Admission: Free for all ages!
Website: http://centerhearingandspeech.org/via-colori/
Location: Hermann Square, 900 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002
This article is brought to you by Your Cool City Blog.
The post Fall Festivals in Houston and Surrounding Areas appeared first on TheGreensheet Blog.