If you are looking for a big Rennisonse (sorry, can't spell it) type of Oktoberfest, then this is…read morenot for you. We are locals and go every year. Proceeds go to the church. There is omp pa pa music, dancers, cake walk, beer booths, blow up kid activities, auction, strudel booth, cash money raffle, and inside the church, vendors selling many things. I don't understand the post about tickets being charged to their bank card as there is no admission fee. You do have to buy tickets for the food and beer. We go just to make a donation to a local event. Usually never there longer than an hour, but, we live mere blocks away. And we don't have kids, lots for them to do. I wouldn't advise someone that has to travel any distance to waste their time. It's just a local kid friendly event.

As far as Oktoberfest goes, this was probably one of the worst we've been to...... not many options…read morefor German food. We won't be back.

In the Historic Distric of Nederland this festival is a time honored tradition. Plenty of local…read morevendors selling or demonstrating their products. Craft and art exhibits, local food vendors and festivities. Carnival games and rides are the main attraction. A clean and safe environment for families.

I looooovvveee food trucks. Whoever planned this one must have been in a hurry. I found out about…read morethis from word of mouth and it was only a 1 day event. It was on probably the hottest day of the year. There were so few food trucks and at least 3 of them were snow cone trucks. They had an extremely small craft fair with it. There were also bouncy houses for the kids. Lake Jackson really needs something like this. My suggestion is have it around the festival of lights when it is cool out. Also open it up to more trucks. I would advertise it not only thru social media but newspaper.

Held in the small town of Hallettsville, TX, the Kolache Fest is a cool and tasty way to have a…read more fun day. There's lots to see and hear as well as many delicious things to eat! The Kolache Fest is held at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville., TX. It consists of games, arts and crafts booths, a classic car show, live polka music, dancing, a BBQ judging, food demos, a Biergarten and of course kolaches. The kolaches are provided by Kountry Bakery. As we drove past the restaurant itself we noticed how packed it was. After trying their kolaches at the festival, we can understand why it was so crowded. The kolaches are great. We wanted to try them all. Kolaches are sold at the festival by the half dozens and available in fruit varieties, cream cheese and as they call them, "pig" (sausage) with and without cheese and jalapeño. The events themselves are held at various times and offer something for everyone. Besides the above listed events there are many more - too many to list! We especially liked the food demos and the crocodile show as well as the classic cars. The live polka music and bands were talented and put on a lively, toe tapping show. Food items for sale are homemade by some very good bakers and benefit some well deserving organizations. Homemade sweets make any event that much better. There is lots of seating in a covered pavilion with huge ceiling fans that give relief from some of the heat. Hallettsville is a small town and this event has a big turnout so arriving early is the best way to ensure good parking although the lot is large. A trivia bit we learned is that it is the only town in the world with the name Hallettsville. It has the friendly, welcoming, small town type warmth that isn't always found within they city. If you like good food and friendly festivities the Kolache Fest is something you'll enjoy.

This is a great family event to go to. The kolaches are amazing and you can buy them individually…read moreor by the half dozen. They also have the "pigs" (sausage stuffed kolaches). They have plenty of fun activities for kids of all ages and several bands throughout the day on 2 different stages inside with music to dance to. They have great reasonably priced food of all kind; even a 9 foot pizza. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Kolache Fest!!

The food tastes good, but it's pricey. Some of the prizes are dusty, but it is fun. It's a bit…read moreoverpriced for something like that. They sometimes make the games rigged, the lift the bottle one is purposely made to cheat with you, you have to make the exact angle or else it will fall. The knock down bottle game is also made to cheat with you, the bottles are heavy, the balls are light. I prefer the water gun one, the duck game, the balloon pop game, they are easy, you can get good prizes. The rides are kinda of boring, they give you nausea right after in night. Also they give out wristbands which are unlimited, but you don't get cash back though, even for tickets. The rides look like they are old, and they might creak and break, which isn't good for our safety. I'm just there for games.

I have some experience with fairs, having been to several in the Land of Fruits and Nuts. County…read moreFairs are a celebration of local culture, ranging from corny (Angels Camp) to high-tech (Pleasanton). The State Fair in Sacramento is a BIG DEAL, like merging the county fair with a Six Flags park. Now, in Free America, I've heard that the fair in Dallas is just as big a deal as the fair in Sacramento. Then we have the South Texas State Fair. With over 200 counties, I guess Texas thought it's better to have regional fairs combining several counties instead of over 200 county fairs. I mean, do you expect a fair in Loving County, population 70? The South Texas State Fair has the feel of a county fair: * Midway: Bigger, nicer, and safer than a typical county fair. The rides are portable, but are better maintained than others, including that one in Ohio that resulted in one death when it malfunctioned. Rides are $3-5, or all you can ride for $40, and the girl got her money's worth with the $40 wristband. * Food: Walking through the outside booths, they're nearly all food. Typical offerings (cheeseburgers, tacos, brisket, funnel cakes), lots of repeats, high prices with semi-low quality. But you can't get a fried Oreo anywhere else. * Concerts: The Alameda County Fair, with its large permanent amphitheater, is an aberration. Most have a temporary stage, and so does the South Texas State Fair. Many national acts started in this part of the country - the Big Bopper, George Jones, Janis Joplin, Tracy Byrd, Micah Tyler - but this fair showcases up-and-comers. Country music is obviously big here. Even if you never heard of the act, you're in for a good show. Exhibits: Local stuff, the type that you'd expect to find in the county fair. I admit, I had the song "Our state fair is the best state fair..." going through my mind. I guess it depends on what your expectations are. If you're looking for a typical experience, cotton candy and all, with a Lone Star flair, then you're gonna love the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park. Be warned: you won't be the only one. As the night goes on, the crowd gets BIG. We got there 45 minutes after the gate opened on a Friday, and by 7pm, the lines in the Midway were already at least half an hour long per ride. It's a good one.

This perineal market delivers. An eclectic mix of art , food, music and drink. Art by names you…read moremight know or want to to know at prices well below the galleries they show at or will one day will show at. Local breweries and wineries have their wares for purchase. Craft range from home soap to functional sculpture. Food Trucks provide food or a short walk down 19th ST to an array of restaurants. There is parking adjacent to market. Mitch Cohen has curated a market that delivers the total experience

I was so excited when I first heard about the First Saturday Arts Market. It happens once a month…read moreon the First Saturday of that month. It's a year round event and it shifts from morning time in the winter months and to the evening in the summer months. Most of the businesses along 19th street open up late and it's a big festival of sorts. There are artists from physical art to musical art performing. Lots of little booths and tables to display their craft. Overall, it brings this whole area to life and is worth visiting at least once. Gives you something different to do on a date.

View at March 29, 2025, very well organized, we parked and rode the free shuttle bus, which was…read morevery convenient. It was very crowded and lots to see. Great beer on tap! They had live bands, which were a lot of fun to watch people dance, and the bands were great! Definitely worth going to. Lots of vendors. Everything you can imagine. The fresh squeezed lemonade was good, it was worth getting the refillable glass. I would go back. We stayed all day and night. Great family event.

I love the festival that is held twice a year. I love the German beer and food. The vendors are all…read morevery polite and the festival is never too crowded. My kids love the little carnival area as well.