Memorial Day Weekend Fun...Texas Style

Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off summer around here and I've snooped around and found some great Texas getaways! Drink plenty of water, don't forget the sunscreen and if you plan to kick back and enjoy some of the festivities, take along a wondawedge or two. Here's hoping you have a great time!


Luckenbach's 150th Birthday Celebration
Texas' favorite honky-tonk town, Luckenbach will be celebrating its 150th birthday - for the eleventh time - over Memorial Day Weekend.

Kerrville Folk Festival
Having run continuously since 1972, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest running festival of its type in North America. Lasting 18 days, the festival features over 100 songwriters, concerts, arts & crafts, kids concerts and more.

National Polka Festival

Featuring a colorful Czech parade, live music, arts & crafts, a horseshoe tournament, traditional Czech foods, dancing and a 5k run. Located in Ennis, TX this is the largest Czech heritage festival in the United States.

Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association Pro Rodeo

The Cowboy Capital of Texas - Bandera - will celebrate Memorial Day in typical cowboy fashion - with a rodeo. The Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo is three days of rodeo action and live music.

Party in The Pines Motorcycle Rally in East Texas 

With a joker run, dyno drag competition, bike games, vendors, live music, and more, this ‘All Brands Invited’ Party in The Pines motorcycle event is just the ticket for people who love to ride, with Longview offering bike-friendly places to stay, eat and shop.

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

Cajun food and music amid the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country, the Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival helps usher in summer the right way. Besides the typical Cajun fare, there will also be plenty of the German food Fredericksburg is famous for on hand.