2024 TEXAS : jULY 2024
Food & Wine FESTIVALS & Local Events
(see also: 2023 - 2018 - 2016 - 2015)
JULY 4, 2024 4TH OF JULY
Nationwide
There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration. July 4-6, 2024
77th Annual Fishin' Fiesta
Freeport, Texas
Freeport Municipal Park. Fishing Tournament, 5K Run, BBQ Cook Off, Coastal Expo, Entertainment, Jalepeno Eating Contest, Kids Hamburger Cookoff, Queen Contest and More. July 12, 2024 - Whiskies of the World - Dallas, Texas
Features a sampling of unlimited expressions of the world's finest whiskies. Each event is held at the finest hotels and private clubs in the United States to ensure an elegant, comfortable and relaxed environment. Tickets by advance purchase only. July 13, 2024 76th McDade Watermelon Festival - McDade, Texas
Street dance with live music, food and beverages. Melon weigh-in followed by a parade and a full day of music, food, games, melon auction, and much, much more! July 13, 2024 40th Parker County Peach Festival - Weatherford, Texas
Offers many peach related foods as well as over 200 art/craft, food and activity booths, live music, children's activities, the Peach Pedal bike ride and a domino tourney. Attendance: 60,000. July 19-20, 2024 Annual Hempstead Watermelon Festival
Hempstead, Texas
The Watermelon Capital of Texas. Music, parade, great food and BBQ cookoff. Homegrown and commercial watermelon contests. July 26-28, 2024 Watermelon Festival & Rodeo - Naples, Texas
Held each year on the last full weekend of July, the event draws people from far and wide and includes one of the major parades in NE Texas, many craft booths, entertainment, a street dance, and a fully sanctioned PRCA rodeo.
2023 TEXAS : jULY 2023
Food & Wine FESTIVALS & Local Events
events still waiting for new datesJuly 15-16, 2023 Night in Old Fredericksburg/BBQ Cook-off
Fredericksburg, Texas
There will be live pari-mutuel horse racing and other activities all during the day including a Lone Star Barbecue Society BBQ Cook-off. Plenty of cold beverages and food will be available!
2018 TEXAS : jULY 2018
Food & Wine FESTIVALS & Local Events
events still waiting for new datesJuly 28, 2018 - Pecos Cantaloupe Food Show - Pecos, Texas
The Cantaloupe Food Show is an annual celebration of the Sweet Pecos Cantaloupe that was created here in Pecos and Reeves County. The show of creative "cantaloupe" displays and the delicious Cantaloupe Recipes make for a tasty event! Cantaloupe recipe entries are accepted and judged in several categories, as is a Youth Cantaloupe Decorating Contest. All the yummy fun takes place at the West of the Pecos Museum, 120 E. Dot Stafford Street, Saturday afternoon. For more information please call the Museum at 432-445-5076.
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