August Festivals in Texas

Austin celebrates its bat residents with an annual festival along Lady Bird Lake.

August means summer--and summer heat--are in full swing so it's not surprising one of the top festivals is the Hotter 'n Hell Bicycle Race!

August Festivals:

* check festival sites for this year's dates and schedule

Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament, South Padre Island. This five-day event draws anglers to compete in bay, offshore and tarpon categories.

Messina Hof's Harvest Celebration, Bryan

Schulenburg Festival

The Houston International Jazz Festival

De Leon Peach & Melon Festival, De Leon

XIT Rodeo & Reunion, Dalhart

Austin Ice Cream Festival

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, Denton

Annual Guadalupe River Parade, Kerrville. Texas Country Reporter's Bob Phillips will be the grand marshall of what is expected to be the biggest parade yet. The event includes prizes and special musical guests Harry & The Hightones.Scheduled for 4-11pm at Flat Rock Park, 3840 Riverside Drive. 830.377.9838, www.clearriveradvocates.org

Gillespie County Fair, Fredericksburg. Held at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds, this annual event features the largest parade in the region as well as horse racing, livestock shows, crafts, and more.

Annual National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition, Kerrville. A collection of works from the National Exhibition showcasing the world's most highly respected artists. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center will be the only Texas venue to host this exhibit. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm at Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. Kerrville. 830.895.2911.

Hotter 'n Hell Hundred, Wichita Falls. This bike race is one of the largest in the country.

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival , Austin

Central Texas State Fair, Belton

Fayette County Fair, La Grange

Kerrville Wine and Music Festival. This festival celebrates national songwriters and Texas wineries.

Harper Frontier Days, Harper

World Championship Barbecue Goat Cook-Off, Brady. Now in its third decade, this popular cookoff features cabrito.

Batfest, Austin

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