August is often associated with the height of summer in bringing hot temperatures and long days. As the month progresses, schools begin to prepare for the new academic year, and families start to shift their focus from summer leisure to back-to-school readiness.
September, on the other hand, signifies the arrival of autumn. The weather begins to cool, leaves start to change colors, and the days gradually shorten. Many communities celebrate the changing season with harvest festivals and outdoor events.
August and September Events
AUGUST
8/5-8/8 – De Leon Peach and Melon Festival and Tractor Pull – De Leon
8/7 – Celina Friday Night Market VI – Celina
8/7-8/9 – Round Rock Summer Arts Fest – Round Rock
8/8 – Sun City Tiki – El Paso
8/8 – Houston Reggae Fest – Houston
8/8 – Kyle Market Days V – Kyle
8/8 – Trophy Club Margarita Festival – Trophy Club
8/13-8/15 – Blanco County Fair and Rodeo Wine Festival – Johnson City
8/14-8/16 – Fredericksburg Trade Days VIII – Fredericksburg
8/21 – White Linen Night – Beaumont
8/21-8/23 – Rockport Fulton Market Days VIII – Rockport
8/22 – Austin Pride Festival and Parade – Austin
8/22* – Frida Kahlo: Yo Soy! Fest – Brownsville
8/22* – JA Balloon Fest – Lufkin
8/26-8/29 – Heart of Texas Honky Tonk Festival – Brady
8/29 – Caribbean Vibes: Baytown’s Biggest Blocko – Baytown
SEPTEMBER
9/3-9/6 – Palomino Fest and Pro Rodeo – Uvalde
9/4 – Celina Friday Night Market VII – Celina
9/4-9/5 – World Championship BBQ Goat Cookoff – Brady
9/4-9/6 – Riverfront Jazz Festival – Dallas
9/4-9/6 – Galveston Island Wine Festival – Galveston
9/4-9/6 – Granbury Labor Day Weekend Festival – Granbury
9/4-9/6 – Marfa Lights Festival – Marfa
9/4-9/6 – Westfest – West
9/5 – Bat Fest – Austin
9/5 – Bedford Beats and Eats Fest – Bedford
9/5 – Everybody’s Somebody’s Fest – Fredericksburg
9/5 – Beach Bash (Pride Galveston) – Galveston
9/5 – Gulfstock – Galveston
9/5 – Grand Prairie Pickle Fest – Grand Prairie
9/5 – Texas Street Festival – Mercedes
9/5 – Paris Hatch Chile Fest – Paris
9/5 – Water Lantern Festival: Plano – Plano
9/5* – SMTX Pride Festival – San Marcos
9/5 – Texas Banana Pudding Festival – Slaton
9/5* – Celebrate Southlake – Southlake
9/5-9/6 – Blues on Main – Ennis
9/5-9/6 – Redbud Artisan Market: Labor Day Weekend – Fredericksburg
9/5-9/7 – Labor Day Celebration at Historic Market Square – San Antonio
9/5-9/7* (Closed 9/6) – Homestead Craft Village Labor Day Festival – Waco
9/6 – Brownsville Blues Festival – Brownsville
9/6 – Bryan Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas – Bryan
9/6* – Taste of Renaissance Festival at Traders Village Houston – Houston
9/6 – Empanada Fest: Austin – Leander
9/6 – Luckenbach Texas Bull Bash – Luckenbach
9/6 – Labor Day in The Woodlands – The Woodlands
9/10-9/12* – Colorado County Fair and Rodeo – Columbus
9/10-9/13 – St. Jude Carnival – Allen
9/11-9/12 – Paris Balloon and Music Festival – Paris
9/11-9/12* – Tacos and Tequilas Fest – South Padre Island
9/11-9/13 – Texas GATORFEST – Anahuac
9/11-9/13 – Denton Arts and Jazz Festival – Denton
9/11-9/13 – Barrio Fest – Fort Stockton
9/12* – Alvord Watermelon Festival and BBQ Cookoff – Alvord
9/12* – Dia del Grito – Andrews
9/12* – Paseo de la Resaca Regatta – Brownsville
9/12 – Caldwell Kolache Festival – Caldwell
9/12 – Dallas Moon Fest – Dallas
9/12 – Texas Latino Pride Festival – Dallas
9/12 – Market in Floresville VI – Floresville
9/12 – Gorman Peanut Festival – Gorman
9/12 – Dallas Moon Fest – Dallas
9/12 – Texas Latino Pride Festival – Dallas
9/12 – Market in Floresville VI – Floresville
9/12 – Gorman Peanut Festival – Gorman
9/21-9/27* (Closed 9/22) – Pumpkin Nights: Dallas/Fort Worth II – Arlington
9/21-9/27* (Closed 9/22) – Pumpkin Nights: Austin II – Austin
9/23-9/27 – Comal County Fair and Rodeo – New Braunfels
9/24 – Taste of Aransas Pass – Aransas Pass
9/24-9/26 – Fort Worth Oktoberfest – Fort Worth
9/24-9/26 – Grand Saline Salt Festival – Grand Saline
9/24-9/27 – River Revival Music Fest – New Braunfels
9/24-9/27 – Bastrop Music Festival – Bastrop
9/25-9/26 – Fall Festival at Mainstay Farm Park II – Cleburne
9/25-9/26 – Galveston Island Shrimp Festival – Galveston
9/25-9/26 – Lewisville Western Days – Lewisville
9/25-9/26 – Llano Texas Music Festival – Llano
9/25-9/26 – BBQ Cookoff (Texas Rice Festival) – Winnie
9/25-9/26 – Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering – Winnsboro
9/25-9/27 – McKinney Oktoberfest – McKinney
9/26 – Abilene Beer Summit – Abilene
9/26 – Hoodoo Mural Festival – Amarillo
9/26 – Bellaire Foodie Fest – Bellaire
9/26 – Benbrook Heritage Fest – Benbrook
9/26 – Bertram Oatmeal Festival – Bertram
9/26 – Burleson Hispanic Heritage Festival – Burleson
9/26 – Carrollton Culture Fest – Carrollton
9/26 – Whitehead Memorial Museum Oktoberfest – Del Rio
9/26 – Smoke and Sounds Fest – Dumas
9/26 – Way Out West Festival – El Paso
9/26 – Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day – Frisco
9/26 – Hallettsville Kolache Fest – Hallettsville
9/26 – Hawkins Oil Festival – Hawkins
9/26 – Bat Fest at Houston Arboretum and Nature Center – Houston
9/26 – Houston Afrifest – Houston
9/26 – MoMo Festival – Irving
9/26 – St. Ann’s Family Fair – Midland
9/26 – Iron Horse Heritage Festival – Mineola
9/26 – Festival of the Wolves – Navasota
9/26 – Train Whistle Jamboree – Nolanville
9/26 – Skylight Balloon Fest – Selma
9/26 – GroovFest Music Festival – Tomball
9/26-9/27 – Fall Festival at Yesterland Farm II – Canton
9/26-9/27 – Comanche County Pow Wow – Comanche
9/26-9/27 – Devine Acres Fall CountryFest I – Devine
9/26-6/27 – Tokyo X at NRG Center – Houston
9/26-9/27 – Fall Festival at P-6 Farms I – Montgomery
9/26-9/27 – Robinson Family Farm Fall Festival I – Temple
9/26-9/27 – Uhland Fall Fest I – Uhland
9/26-9/27 – Pumpkin Festival at Western Belle Farm I – West
9/27 – Holy Cross Catholic Church Fall Festival – Bay City
9/27 – Slavic Heritage Festival – Houston
9/27 – Tejano Music Fest at Traders Village Houston – Houston
9/27 – Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival – Victoria
9/28-10/4* (Closed 9/29) – Pumpkin Nights: Dallas/Fort Worth III – Arlington
9/28-10/4* (Closed 9/29) – Pumpkin Nights: Austin III – Austin
9/30-10/3 – Texas Rice Festival – Winnie
Always check before you go
While we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, event details can change. We highly recommend verifying event times, locations, and other specifics with the official event organizer before making plans. Enjoy your Texas adventures!