Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Lone Star State's April festivities beckon with the promise of unforgettable experiences and the warm hospitality Texas is known for. Join us as we explore the must-attend events that make Texas in the spring a destination all its own!

Top 4 Festivals and Events Happening in Texas in April 2024:

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival

Get ready for good food and wine for a good cause! The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is raising funds for local grant programs and culinary scholarships. Various vendors will be featured over the course of the three-day festival, so grab your tickets before they're gone!

When: April 4–7, 2024
Where: Forth Worth, Texas
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Dallas Festival of the Arts

Explore all of the incredible artistry of local Dallas artists, small businesses, and more. Enjoy live musical performances, auctions, food trucks, and pop-up exhibitions. Seriously, this two-day festival has so much to see and do!

When: April 13–14, 2024
Where: Kidd Springs Park, Dallas
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Houston Barbecue Festival

Nothing says springtime in Texas more than a good old-fashioned barbecue festival! The 11th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival is returning and will be bigger than ever. So many different vendors and barbecue restaurants are lined up, so make sure you come hungry!

When: April 14, 2024
Where: Humble Civic Center Arena Complex, Houston
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ABC Kite Fest

The country's oldest kite festival is returning for another year! Watch as hundreds of kites take to the skies, enter kite flying contests, and enjoy so much incredible food, games, and more. There's a reason this festival has lasted as long as it has—don't miss out!

When: April 14, 2024
Where: Zilker Park, Austin
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So many incredible events and festivals are coming to Texas in April 2024! Are there any that we missed on our list?

Kristina Shriver
Associate Director of Our Community Now. When not writing or reading, Kristina likes to dance like no one is watching and enjoys speaking in vague movie references/quotes, which only a select few in her circle truly understand. A huge nerd, she loves attending comic book conventions (in costume, of course!) and engaging in geek-fueled conversations with anyone who is willing to listen to her ramble. She also dedicates her spare time to supporting various mental health organizations.
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