There's a lot to do in Texas at any time of the year, but the long-awaited springtime is a season we all love. If you are on a tight budget but are still looking for festivals and exciting events you can add to your 2020 calendar, here is our list of 8 huge and free events in Texas you absolutely can't miss out on this Spring. Holi Festival of Colors and Love - Austin Price: Free When: March 14 Address: Radha Madhav Dham 400 Barsana Rd, Austin Why You Need To Go: Holi is an Indian tradition where people cover each other in colored powders to celebrate love and the arrival of Springtime. Now you can celebrate this famous costume in Austin, at Radha Madhav Dham. You will enjoy a live band singing Holi songs from Braj, authentic Indian food, and activities for all ages. View this post on Instagram Girls just wanna have fun 🌈💗🌩 #holifestival #color #happygirls #girlsgirlsgirls #festivaloutfit #festival #festivallook #festivalofcolors #photography A post shared by Nicole Ponomareva 🕊 (@nicole.bgd) on Jul 20, 2019 at 12:43pm PDT Website Bacon & Brew Fest - Huntsville Price: Free When: April 27 Address: Downtown Huntsville, Texas Why You Need To Go: Bacon and beer are a match made in Heaven. Enjoy both at this huge annual festival in downtown Huntsville. The event is family-friendly and completely free. Festival-goers will enjoy live music, free bacon sampling, vendors, and of course, brews. Activities for kids, including bounce houses and games, will also be available. View this post on Instagram #baconandbrewfest #bacononastick #fiancé #latergram A post shared by Amanda Ryan (@a.ryan2433) on Sep 27, 2015 at 8:04am PDT Website Mardi Gras Festival & River Parade - San Antonio Price: Free When: Feb. 22 - Feb. 23 Address: 849 E. Commerce St, San Antonio, Texas Why You Need To Go: A procession of decorated river floats will fill the San Antonio River Walk with color, music, and performers in costumes, all to celebrate Mardi Gras Texas-style. Put on your best mask, costume, and beads, grab a beer, and make sure you have an excellent spot to enjoy live entertainment at both Arneson River Theater and La Villita Street. View this post on Instagram Mardi Gras on the Riverwalk! . . . . . #mardigras #mardigras2018 #mardigrassanantonio #texasmardigras #riverwalk #riverwalkevents #downtownsa #sanantonioriverwalk #sanantonio #parade #riverparade #smorganimages #colorful #parades A post shared by Smorgan Images (@smorgan.images) on Feb 18, 2018 at 4:10pm PST Website Crawfish and Music Festival - Houston Price: Free GA until January 3 When: April 4 Address: Peggy Park 4101 Almeda Road Houston, Texas Why You Need To Go: Any plans for crawfish season? The 2020 Houston Crawfish and Music Festival will be having two stages presenting Zydeco, Country, Soul, and Funk bands from Texas and Louisiana and endless amounts of crawfish and other yummy food options. Grab admission tickets while they're still free. View this post on Instagram I’m just here for the crawfish, really 🤷🏻♀️😜🦐 A post shared by CHELSEA SHERIDAN (@chelseaesheridan) on Apr 29, 2019 at 6:50pm PDT Facebook ABC Kite Fest - Austin Price: Free When: March 28 Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Why You Need To Go: This iconic kite festival is about to turn 91 years, and you are invited to the celebration. ABC Kite Fest's main attraction will be the thousands of kites covering Austin's sky. There will also be competitions, food & drinks, and activities for all ages. View this post on Instagram Tomorrow is going to be such a fun day in Austin!!! It’s the 89th annual Kite Festival !! Sunday March 4th, 2018 11:30-5 Zilker Park Who’s going??!! A post shared by Shruti Babu (@pajamamama512) on Mar 3, 2018 at 2:19pm PST Website Chinese New Year Festival - Dallas Price: Free When: Feb 1 Address: NorthPark Center 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, Texas Why You Need To Go: The Year of the Rat is arriving and you can celebrate in Dallas for free! The annual Chinese New Year at NorthPark Center will feature dragon and lion dances, musical and martial-arts demos, art-making, calligraphy, wellness activities, cultural performances, giveaways and more. View this post on Instagram The Dallas Art District is celebrating the Chinese New Year Festival 2018 today. Go check it out!🚗🚗🚗🚗 #Dallasartdistrict #Dallaslife #Chinesenewyeardallas A post shared by The Shops at Park Lane (@shopsatparklane) on Feb 17, 2018 at 10:52am PST Website Houston Japan Fest - Houston Price: Free When: May 2-3 Address: Hermann Park 1700 Hermann Dr, Houston, Texas Why You Need To Go: A massive Japanese festival is taking over Houston's Hermann Park this Spring, and you can go for free. Meaning you can save your money for purchases at the event. You will enjoy a cosplay contest, crafts, authentic food, a market, live entertainment, demonstrations, and much more. View this post on Instagram The Houston Japan Festival 🎌 will be at Herman Park April 13th-14th! Celebrate the rich cultural 👘 heritage of Japan with traditional food 🍜, performances, and more. Ride the rail outside of the hotel to Herman Park! 📸: @hibiki.jpg . . . #downtownhouston #houston #houstonblogger #houstonbrides #houstonwedding #houstonevents #eventshouston##htx #houstontravel #houstontx #houstonskyline #houstonblogger #houstonfoodie #houstonhappyhour #houstoneats #craftbeer #houstontexas #houstonhistory #texas #historichouston #texastravel #luxuryhotel #visithouston #cocktails #goals #bridal #houstonjapanfestival #japan #japanfestival A post shared by Hotel ICON | Houston Hotel (@hotel_icon) on Apr 9, 2019 at 8:10am PDT Website Red Gorilla Music Fest - Austin Price: Free When: March 2020 (Exact date TBA) Address: 6th St. & San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, Texas Why You Need To Go: This Spring, 6th Street in Austin, Texas, will be filled with independent artists playing music, and you can go for free. RedGorilla Music Fest promotes talented up-and-coming performers across all genres of music, and there's no reason to miss it! View this post on Instagram @cocokinnon and I met this cool cat @_thekarolina after our last showcase at @handlebaraustin tonight. Thanks for the love gurl! 😻🎉🎶 #handlebar #austin #sxsw #redgorillamusicfest #redgorilla #musicweek #music #showcase A post shared by Catalina (@catalinasmusic) on Mar 15, 2017 at 5:58pm PDT Website Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival - Ennis Price: Free When: April 17-19 Address: 204 W. Knox St. Ennis, Texas Why You Need To Go: Ennis, near Dallas, will host a 3-day Bluebonnet Festival this Spring. That means you can get lost in endless wildflower fields while you enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, a wine tour, market, and tons of activities. It sounds like the perfect Springtime date. View this post on Instagram #Repost @jasminealley ・・・ Turn your face to the sun, let the shadows fall behind you ☀️ Happy hump day, y'all! 💙 >> This gorgeous two piece is from @showpo! 💕 #ennisbluebonnets19 A post shared by Ennis Bluebonnet Trails (@ennisbluebonnet) on Apr 24, 2019 at 9:30pm PDT Website
