Kerrville Folk Festival photo courtesy Kerrville CVB

May Festivals in Texas

Celebrating spring as well as the summer that's just around the corner, May is a top festival month in Texas.

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

Buc Days, Corpus Christi. Now in its seventh decade, this event includes parades, carnivals, a rodeo, barbecue cookoff, live music, a 5K run, and spectacular fireworks on the bay.

Scarborough Faire® Renaissance Faire, Waxahachie, Waxahachie. Step back to the 16th century at this popular Ren festival including jousting, period music, crafts, falconry and more.

Mayfest, Fort Worth

Cinco de Mayo, numerous cities

WildFest San Antonio

Central Texas Air Show, Temple

Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Homes & Spring Festival, Jefferson. Visit the historic homes of Jefferson and enjoy a parade, Civil War reenactments, crafts, and more.

Brenham Ice Cream Festival

Cottonwood Art Festival, Richardson

Tejano Conjunto Festival, San Antonio

Western Heritage Classic, Abilene

Hardin County MusicFest, Kountze

Maifest, Brenham

Fredericksburg Inter-Tribal Powwow

Taste Addison, Addison

Rabbit Fest, Copperas Cove

Lee County Fair & Rodeo, Giddings

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, Richardson

Pasadena Strawberry Festival, Pasadena. This festival includes a carnival, live music, arts and crafts, and children's activities.

Houston Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville. This event draws over 100 performers on multiple stages.

National Polka Festival, Ennis. Always held on Memorial Day weekend, this event celebrats the Czech heritage that is strong in Texas.

Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair, Kerrville. This juried arts and crafts show features the work of over 200 artisans.

Old Texas Fiddlers Reunion and Contest, Athens. Held on the courthouse lawn, this longtime event features fiddle music and a street dance.

Brenham Ice Cream Festival