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13 Festivals In Central Texas This Summer

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1. Deutschen Pfest / Pflugerville / May 20-22

This is Pflugerville’s most popular pfestival and this year it is celebrating it’s 41st year. Attendees will enjoy shopping booths, a parade, live music and thrilling rides all weekend.

2. Barbacoa & Big Red Festival / San Antonio / May 22

If you’re from San Antonio you know how crucial these two items are to the culture of the town and what’s better than a day spent celebrating them? While there, you can also enjoy live music, drink specials and an assortment of vendors.

3. Kerrville Folk Festival / Kerrville / May 26-June 12

If you love folk, this event is for you. Come for a day or come for all 18 days of performances. With solid line-ups every day, you won’t be disappointed.

4. Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival / Fredericksburg / May 27-29

Spend your Memorial Day weekend out in Fredericksburg enjoying live music, fun games and, of course, crawfish.

5. Texas River Fest / New Braunfels / June 10-12

Combining two of any Texan’s favorite things, floating and live music, the Texas River Fest is the place to be this summer. With headliners such as Kevin Fowler and Randy Rogers Band, you won’t want to miss this.

6. Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Fest / San Antonio / June 18

Making a stop in San Antonio on their tour of the U.S., this is an event geared to showcase diverse Mexican beers & worldwide tequilas plus unique taco recipes from all of your local favorites.

7. Bandera Riverfest / Bandera / June 25

Held right on the banks of the Bandera River, this is an event the whole family will enjoy. The festival includes a Bandera Idol contest, a barbecue cook-off, kayak races, music, food booths, a giant slip 'n slide and the parade of “anything that floats." Don’t forget your swimsuit!

8. Hill Country Food Truck Festival / Fredericksburg / June 25

Hosted in Luckenbach, this festival combines great food trucks, Texas Hill Country wine and live music to make for a grand time. All proceeds to go to the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts.

9. BIGFest / San Marcos / June 26-28

BIGfest is an annual three-day music festival celebrating Big John Mill’s birthday while raising funds to benefit the Cheatham Street Warehouse Music Foundation. The event features artists and bands across several genres playing late into the night and also has a silent auction.

10. Austin Ice Cream Festival / Austin / August 13

This event will include lots of games, activities, contests and live entertainment as well as what we all scream for ice cream! The Austin Ice Cream Festival benefits many local charities and organizations.

11. Teddy Bear BBQ & Music Festival / Temple / August 13-14

Celebrating its first year, this event promises to be a good one. The schedule for the weekend includes a BBQ and chili cook off, car show and live music.

12. Bat Fest / Austin / August 20

During Bat Fest, approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats will emerge from under the Congress Avenue bridge at dusk. There will also be three stages with live music, more than 75 arts and crafts vendors, delicious food and drinks, fun children’s activities, and a bat costume contest as well as other bat activities.

13. Margarita & Salsa Festival / Waco / August 27

What better way to end your summer than with margaritas and great live country music? Make plans now to attend Waco’s 21st annual Margarita & Salsa Festival to kick off the school year. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Program at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.

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