Fiesta Edinburg
Type: Cultural festival
Location: Bert Ogden Arena, Edinburg, TX
Month: February
Description: A four-day festival featuring live music, carnival games, and family entertainment, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.
Official Website: https://edinburg.com/fiesta-edinburg/
Annual Frida Fest
Type: Arts and wellness festival
Location: Arts, Culture & Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St., Edinburg, TX
Month: March
Description: A vibrant celebration of Frida Kahlo’s legacy with live art, music, and women’s empowerment activities, featuring performances and a chalk art contest.
Official Website: https://www.edinburgarts.com/fridafest
Annual Edinburg UFO Festival
Type: UFO-themed festival
Location: Edinburg City Hall Courtyard and Food Truck Park, 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX
Month: April
Description: A three-day event exploring UFO phenomena with open mic nights, family activities, and expert conferences, held at multiple city venues.
Official Website: https://edinburgufo.com/
Big Squeeze Accordion Competition
Type: Music competition
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: April
Description: A youth accordion competition showcasing Texas’ musical heritage in genres like conjunto and zydeco, organized by Texas Folklife.
Official Website: https://texasfolklife.org/the-big-squeeze/
Día de los Niños Celebration
Type: Children’s festival
Location: Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 South Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX
Month: April
Description: A family-friendly event celebrating children with books, literacy activities, and fun.
Official Website: https://cityofedinburg.com/eventslist.php
Culture Fest
Type: Cultural festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: May
Description: A festival showcasing Edinburg’s diverse cultures through music, food, and art, fostering community engagement.
South Texas Arts Fair
Type: Arts fair
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: June
Description: An event featuring local artists, art exhibitions, and sales, highlighting regional creativity.
Juneteenth Festival
Type: Cultural festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: June
Description: A celebration of Juneteenth with cultural performances, educational activities, and community gatherings.
Fairy Fest
Type: Fantasy-themed festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: July
Description: A whimsical festival celebrating fantasy and fairy tales with costume contests and family-friendly activities.
South Texas International Film Festival
Type: Film festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: August
Description: A festival showcasing independent and international cinema, with filmmaker Q&As and workshops.
International Film Festival
Type: Film festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: September
Description: A festival featuring films from various countries, promoting global cinematic appreciation.
Fire Stoppers Festival
Type: Fire safety-themed festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: October
Description: An event promoting fire safety with demonstrations, educational activities, and community engagement.
Fandango!
Type: Cultural festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: October
Description: A festival celebrating Latin American culture with music, dance, and food, highlighting regional heritage.
Spooktacular
Type: Halloween-themed festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: October
Description: A Halloween festival with costume contests, haunted houses, and family-friendly activities
Día de los Muertos Bailan
Type: Day of the Dead-themed festival
Location: Edinburg, TX
Month: October
Description: A celebration of the Day of the Dead with altars, performances, and community gatherings to honor deceased loved ones.
Official Website: https://www.edinburgarts.com/