This year, Texas will be hosting a long list of fall festivities. With events taking place in early October all the way through to November, there’s lots going on you won’t want to miss. From festivals that celebrate seasonal bounty, food, music, art, Oktoberfest, and more, discover all that Texas has to offer this fall with our curated list below.
Dewberry Fall Farm Festival
Happening until mid November
Enjoy a fun-filled Texas-style day at Dewberry Farm, where you can bring the entire family to enjoy flowers, farm animals, an 8-acre corn maze, more than 40 kid-friendly activities, and delectable food. Located in Brookshire, just a 45-minute drive from downtown Houston, this farm promises endless entertainment for everyone, featuring its own Ferris wheel, slides, carousel, and train tours.
Texas Renaissance Festival
Happening October – November
Located on the outskirts of Greater Houston, the Texas Renaissance Festival will take place again this fall season. Guests are invited to step through the magical gates and enter an enchanted medieval world, complete with kings, queens, fairies, pirates, and other historic characters. Come be amazed by clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and fireworks every festival evening.
Austin Film Festival
Happening October – November
Fall in love with the magic that’s created through thoughtful stories on the cinematic screen at the Austin Film Festival. This celebration of storytelling through film is curated by inspiring writers, filmmakers, and creative cinematic artists. The eight-day festival will showcase over 180 premieres of this year’s best indie films, documentaries, short films, and more.
Scream Hollow
Happening until the end of October
Take your Halloween season to the next level at Scream Hollow. Step inside three haunted houses – Mansion of Terror, Lost Pines Zombie City, and Slaughter Circus – and try to live to tell the tale. While you’re there, check out the Cackling Witch Café and Bakery, and the Rabid Bat Vampire Bar.
Hogeye Festival
Happening until the end of October
Brought to you by the City of Elgin Main Street Program, the annual Hogeye Festival is a downtown street festival held on the 4th Saturday of October. Celebrate swine in the Sausage Capitol of Texas at this long-running festival that includes a car show, art show, crafts, food, live music, kids’ area, and barbecue pork cook-off.
Heroes and Hotrods Veteran Car Show
Happening in November
This car show attracts 400 entries each November in honor of our veterans. It’s the perfect opportunity to check out some classic cars and support your local veterans — plus all proceeds benefit dozens of non-profit organizations!
Wurstfest
Happening in November
What started as a small-scale sausage festival has turned into Wurstfest — a 10-day German cultural event attended by hundreds of thousands. This celebration of German culture on the first Friday of November in New Braunfels showcases live music, delicious food, and good company. Remember to bring your appetite!
If you’re on your way home from one of these events, pop in at one of the best barbecue places in Texas to grab a bite to eat.
Images courtesy of: Lynn Danielson (First Banner); Casper Johansson (Texas Renaissance Festival); Jake Hills (Austin Film Festival); Brett Sayles (Oktoberfest Houston); The Austin Chronicle (Scream Hollow); Elgin Texas (Hogeye Festival); Explore Bastrop County (Heroes & Hot Rods); 10 Times (Wurstfest).