About Houston Festivals
Aside from the wide selection of things to do and see in Houston, there are many special events and festivals that take place over the course of the year that are really worth viewing if you get the chance. Better yet, choose a few of your favorites and plan a trip or vacation close to them for an unforgettable time. From music to food to nostalgia, Houston has it all.
There are lots of food and music festivals that take place all through the year in Houston. For the best in food, get into the city during the Houston Barbeque Festival. This annual event is a showcase for amateurs and pros alike to reveal their exclusive, secret barbeque sauces and have them judged. In addition to the selection of sauces, the meat is just as diverse, so the all-around festival has something for each and every barbeque lover. There are several classes of sauces to be judged in, and the winners get bragging privileges for the entire year. The event takes place on the last weekend of June each year.
Remaining in the food theme, there's also an amazing Southwestern Food Festival that takes place in August each year. This gala showcases the best in southern foods, from barbeque to Tex-Mex to gourmet food items. Visitors to the festival find that the taste and assortment of authentic Tex-Mex cuisine is much wider than they've been exposed to outside of the region, and it is actually a culinary experience as well as a cultural one.
For alternate entertainment festivals, take in the Great Gatsby Festival, Southwest Music Festival, or the Film Festival. The Great Gatsby is a celebration of the lifestyle of the 1920's, including dress, music and dancing appropriate to the era. The Southwest Music Festival, as its name implies, is a March showcase of the up and coming stars in western music, and the band list changes every year. Lastly, to be on the cutting edge of film and the entertainment industry, you must attend the Houston Film Festival, which showcases films with a southwestern theme, and is increasing in popularity yearly.
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