Spring at the Silos

There’s no better way to bring in the spring season than with Magnolia’s Spring at the Silos event! This is a free event where we close down the streets surrounding the Silos and bring in vendors and food trucks from all around the country for a unique shopping experience.

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Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival

This one-day event will features some of the very best wineries in the state of Texas as well as select food vendors. Glasses and bottles of wine will be available for sale inside the festival. The festival grounds will include lawn games food vendors, and  shaded seating areas. The event is held at Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco. This event is hosted and organized by Valley…

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Juneteenth Family Fun Day

Juneteenth Family Fun Day provides locals and visitors an opportunity to participate in a free festival celebrating African American heritage and independence. The event features live music, a kid zone, community zone, food, social services, health screenings and more. Local food & retail vendors are invited to showcase their best products. This event is one…

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Homestead Labor Day Sorghum Festival

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…

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Homestead Fair

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…

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Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

Since 1953, The Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo has been a fun-filled week in October. With professional rodeo events, craft and cooking competitions, a midway filled with exciting rides and plenty of fair food, this fair is an annual tradition for thousands of Texans.

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Deep in the Heart Film Festival

The Deep in the Heart Film Festival seeks to showcase the best in independent features and short films from Texas, the US and the world. The festival seeks to inspire filmmakers, create networking and show some Texas hospitality. The festival seeks to… ★ Inspire creative artists to thrive in Waco ★ Provide an opportunity for…

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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Cinco de Mayo is a weekend of fun events commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a celebration of Mexican-American and Hispanic heritage and culture. In Waco, many events are held during this weekend. Watch here for more details as plans unfold.

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Brazos Nights

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…

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Art on Elm Avenue

Art on Elm is an art exhibition & event featuring local artists, musicians, food & craft vendors & more. Brought to you by Cultural Arts Waco. Facebook

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