Events

Brazos Nights

By Mandy Spikes | May 19, 2016

For 30 years, Brazos Nights has brought good times and great music to the riverfront in downtown Waco. With outstanding musicians, food trucks and family fun, the award-winning concerts are a true Waco tradition. Our Brazos Nights concerts are free to the public! The Brazos Nights concerts are held next to the historic Suspension Bridge…

4th on the Brazos

By Mandy Spikes | May 19, 2016

Fourth on the Brazos is a Waco tradition! Every July 4th, 15,000 people come together for a celebration of food, music and the H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza!

Homestead Labor Day Sorghum Festival

By Mandy Spikes | May 19, 2016

Begun in 1994, the Labor Day Festival features sustainability seminars and make-your-own activities, along with locally produced and organic food. Activities include horse-drawn hayrides to the Brazos River Valley overlook, outdoor barbecue, craft demonstrations, make-your-own activities, free sustainable living seminars, and live music. Watch the entire process of making sweet sorghum syrup—from pressing the raw…

Waco Cultural Arts Fest

By Mandy Spikes | May 19, 2016

This festival was started in 2003 and is held the last weekend of September. The festival is free to all and features hands-on activities for all ages, along with visual art and entertainment both day and night. The festival features 50 Artists and over 300 Performers, over three days. Poets, filmmakers, dancers, musicians, performers, and entertainers all…

Wine & Food Festival

By Mandy Spikes | May 19, 2016

Since 1999, the Heart of Texas Wine and Food Festival has been the major fundraiser of the Humane Society of Central Texas, supporting its community services, life-saving programs and day-to-day shelter operations. Patrons may taste more than 200 wines and sample food from 30+ restaurants. Event activities include live entertainment; V.I.P. “Top Dog” area on…

Homestead Fair

By Mandy Spikes | May 19, 2016

First taking place in 1987, this event is held over Thanksgiving weekend each year, and draws over 10,000 attendees. The Homestead Fair is a fun and educational festival with activities for the entire family. Help to milk a cow, lend a hand at the old-fashioned timber frame barn raising and watch a master craftsman fashion…

5/26/2016 – Dr Pepper Museum 25th Anniversary Celebration

By Mandy Spikes | May 13, 2016 |

25th Anniversary Celebration May 26, 2016 | Dr Pepper Museum (300 S. 5th St.) The event theme is “Thank You Mr. President” in honor of the past presidents of the Museum. Everyone is invited to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Museum and the opening of the new Emerson Holt-Ted Getterman Gallery in the…