Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Type: Food & Music
Location: Downtown Conroe
Month: October
Description: A three-day festival featuring Cajun cuisine, zydeco music, Texas country performers on multiple stages, arts & crafts vendors, a carnival, and family activities. Attracts around 30,000 attendees and supports local non-profits and scholarships.
Official Website: https://www.friendsofconroe.com
Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo
Type: Fair & Rodeo
Location: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9201 Airport Rd
Month: April
Description: A large event with rodeo competitions, livestock shows, concerts, BBQ cook-off, kids’ activities, and more. It supports local high school seniors through scholarships.
Official Website: https://mcfa.org
Greater Conroe Arts Festival
Type: Arts
Location: Historic Downtown Conroe
Month: March
Description: A family-friendly event organized by the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, celebrating local and Texas artists through music, visual and literary arts, and cultural exhibits.
Official Website: https://www.greaterconroeartsalliance.com/festival
Conroe KidzFest
Type: Children’s
Location: Downtown Conroe
Month: April
Description: A free family event featuring interactive activity zones, a splash zone, touch-a-truck area, and safe educational fun for children of all ages.
Official Website: https://www.cityofconroe.org/services/parks_recreation/special_events/kidzfest.php
Conroe Crossroads Music Festival
Type: Music
Location: Multiple venues in Downtown Conroe
Month: March
Description: A four-day music event with around 40 performances by Texas artists in various downtown venues, celebrating Conroe’s music scene.
Official Website: https://www.visitconroe.com/events/festivals-and-fairs/conroe-crossroads-music-festival/
Street Eatz Festival
Type: Food Truck
Location: Conroe
Month: Not specified
Description: A festival with 15+ food trucks offering a range of cuisines, drawing food enthusiasts to a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere.
Official Website: https://streeteatzfestival.com
Hops for Hope
Type: Beer & Charity
Location: Southern Star Brewing Company, 3525 N Frazier St
Month: May
Description: A beer tasting and fundraising event benefiting the Community Assistance Center, with live music, games, and a silent auction in a relaxed atmosphere.
Grand Central Park Artisan Market
Type: Artisan Market
Location: The Lake House, 1039 Lake House Drive
Month: March–December
Description: A monthly market on first Saturdays showcasing local artisans, with goods ranging from handmade crafts to baked goods and occasional wine tastings.
Official Website: https://www.grandcentralparktx.com/artisan_market
Texas Wildlife & Woodlands Expo
Type: Nature & Outdoor
Location: Lone Star College Montgomery, 3200 College Park Drive
Month: March
Description: A hands-on outdoor event offering nature-related clinics, demonstrations, and family activities like kayaking, archery, and rock climbing.
Conroe Christmas
Type: Holiday
Location: Downtown Conroe
Month: December
Description: A festive celebration featuring a tree lighting ceremony, parade, and street fair, bringing the community together to mark the holiday season.
Houston Country, Folk & Blues Festival
Type: Music
Location: Conroe
Month: Not specified
Description: A day-long celebration with live performances across country, folk, and blues genres, plus craft beer, wine, a farmers market, and artisan vendors.
Texian Heritage Festival
Type: Historical/Cultural
Location: Conroe
Month: October
Description: A historical festival celebrating early Texas life with pioneer demonstrations, cannon fire, and battle reenactments to educate and entertain visitors.
Faithfest Miracle City Music Festival
Type: Faith & Music
Location: Heritage Place Park
Month: November
Description: A community music festival centered around faith, featuring gospel and contemporary Christian music in a celebratory outdoor gathering.
Young Texas Artists
Type: Music Competition
Location: Crighton Theatre, Conroe
Month: March
Description: A prestigious classical music competition featuring talented young musicians from across the state competing in various performance categories.
Conroe Go Texan Parade
Type: Parade
Location: Downtown Conroe
Month: February
Description: A western-themed parade celebrating Texas heritage and kicking off the rodeo season with floats, marching bands, and community groups.
Main Street Market
Type: Market
Location: Downtown Conroe
Month: Year-round (Saturdays)
Description: A weekly open-air market with local produce, handmade goods, and artisan items, creating a vibrant community gathering every Saturday.
Thursday Concert Series
Type: Music
Location: Heritage Place Park
Month: April–September
Description: A free outdoor concert series featuring regional musicians across a variety of genres in a relaxed park setting.
Greater Conroe Film Festival
Type: Film
Location: Downtown Conroe
Month: March
Description: A celebration of local cinema featuring short films, documentaries, and premieres by area directors and filmmakers.
Conroe Art League National Invitational
Type: Art Exhibition
Location: Conroe Art League Gallery
Month: March
Description: A juried art show attracting entries from across the U.S., showcasing diverse artistic talent and coinciding with the Greater Conroe Arts Festival.