McDonald’s Good Friday Fundraiser

Waco-area McDonald’s restaurants will host their annual Good Friday Fundraiser benefiting the Heart of Texas 100 Club. A percentage of the sales from all participating McDonald’s restaurants will be donated to the local 100 Club. The 100 Club assists families of first responders killed and critically injured in the line of duty.  Since its inception,…

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Faculty Recital: Michael Clark

Baylor School of Music Lecturer in Piano Michael Clark presents a recital featuring solo piano works by Florence Price at Roxy Grove Hall in Waco Hall. The first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major US orchestra, Price is finally being recognized as one of America’s great composers. Clark will perform works…

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Mayborn Mini Monday

We will learn about how different cultures and different families have special and unique Christmas traditions!  Mayborn Mini Monday is geared towards our youngest visitors aged 5 and younger. Included in the price of admission. Baylor University students and Mayborn Museum members receive free admission.  Included in the price of admission. Baylor University students and Mayborn Museum members receive free admission. …

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Walton Fest

Get ready Texas! The cast members from The Waltons are loading up the old truck and heading to Waco for a whole host of events! The Waltons original cast members scheduled to appear are: Eric Scott (Ben Walton), Leslie Winston (Cindy Walton), Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton), Mary McDonough (Erin Walton), Jon Walmsley (Jason Walton) and…

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April Uptown Art Walk

Come out to join us in the warm spring weather for the April Uptown Art Walk! This event is 100% free for artists to participate and is a wonderful opportunity for locals to support their favorite Waco Artists. Artists will be located in front of the Kieran-Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery (which will be open for…

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Miracle Match Race Series

Proceeds from the Miracle Match Race Series go to support blood, organ, tissue, marrow, and stem cell donation in Texas operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, by supporting the recruitment efforts on college and university campuses throughout the state. This helps thousands of people who need lifesaving marrow and stem cell transplants. Friday, January…

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Republic Gun Club

  As the leading indoor gun range in Central Texas, Republic Gun Club uses state-of-the-art technology to provide a safe and fun experience. Each of our three bays was designed for various levels of use. Our facility has formally-trained range officers on site, and many of our team members are former police officers or military.…

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About The CVB

The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was established in 1983. It is a department of the City of Waco, Texas, a municipal corporation. The CVB is responsible for marketing Waco as a destination. The CVB also manages the Waco Convention Center and the Waco Welcome Center. The Convention Center & Visitors Bureau Commission is…

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Media Inquiries

The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau Marketing & Communications department is dedicated to helping writers and producers with their stories. Please contact either of us for assistance: Carla Pendergraft, Director of Marketing, (254) 750-5806, or Email Carla. Susan Morton, Tourism Manager, (254) 750-8696, or Email Susan. Filming at Waco Mammoth National Monument – This attraction…

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Film in Waco

The City of Waco was certified by the Texas Film Commission as a Film Friendly community on January 9, 2017. The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau is dedicated to helping grow the film industry in Waco. Services include: Assistance with information about permits for street closures Assistance with contacts for local services and vendors Assistance…

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