What a fun little festival! My friend had an extra ticket, and asked if I wanted to tag along. I…read moreloved the idea of having a leisurely day while strolling around sipping a drink, so I tagged along. Seabrook is a bit out of the way for a hardcore inner-looper like me, but it's a nice area, and the venue for this festival is right along the water. Very pretty, and it sets a serene atmosphere. The Kemah Boardwalk is pretty close by, so that's something else to check out after, should you decide to make a long day of it. This festival is doing what several other festivals are now doing, and they have a large variety of food trucks to stuff and satisfy your inner fatty. There was a food truck for pretty much everything--seafood, tex-mex, lobster rolls, Southern, typical fried festival goods, and even Cajun. I opted for Cajun food, and had some delicious spicy gumbo and a small catfish poboy with homemade spicy remoulade sauce. Amazing! As far as the drinks go, this festival is also guilty of the annoying tickets requirement to buy drinks--alcoholic or otherwise. I think this is the biggest scam ever, and it seems like all festivals perpetrate it. It's hard to know just how much you'll drink, and so you HAVE to buy more tickets. By the time you're ready to leave, you're either stuck with a ton of tickets you won't need, or you're stuck short one or two tickets when you actually WANT one last drink. FORGET THAT!!!!! Anyway, there was a TON of freebies being given away--and who doesn't love freebies?! I walked away with lots of extra tote bags (and I can always use more), and a lot of nice swag. There were lots of prize drawings to enter, but you didn't have to buy any tickets. Score! In addition to alcoholic drinks for purchase, there were lots of wine tasting booths. I'm sure you've all figured out by now that my friend and I were a couple of HAPPY girls by the time we left. Thankfully, there was an Italian restaurant giving away food samples to help soak up some of the awesome wine we had to drink. My friend also got us the hookup in the VIP tent, which meant even more swag, more booze, and a catered dinner. It was delicious, and we stuffed ourselves silly and danced along to the music being played in the next tent. There was also a soundstage with live bands keeping everyone entertained throughout the day, and there was a good mix of original songs and nice covers. We stayed a few hours until the festival shut down, and it couldn't have been a better way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon overlooking the water. I'll definitely return next year.

I truly had a great time with my boyfriend. It was our anniversary and I suggested this as a…read moredifferent type of thing. The food was super delicious!!! A little high but prepare to spend money. Everyone was so friendly to I really enjoyed ghee atmosphere and will try to go again next year. It was awesome, parking was free, wine was great and even had music. The food trucks were my favorite part it was really good!

Last year's festival was hard to beat but they managed to do it. They had some new amazing food…read moreitems, interesting vendors, and much better weather than last year. Best Greek festival in the Houston area.

Great festival I wish it was a better day no rain and more people can came out and supportread more

I've been to the Kemah Crawfish Festival in years past and by far this was the worst. There used…read moreto be so many vendors and options that you couldn't stop by them all, vendors all over under the freeway and down near the marina. This year, there was only 1 vendor in the square by the stage and the line was so long, that people were walking off. It was very disappointing, people were driving in from all over just to find out it wasn't a festival but a crawfish tent. The only saving grace is we found the Swamp Shack which had great crawfish and drinks right near the marina.

Festival not as bad as I thought it was gonna be, it actually turned out to be a good one…read more Now, I'm not a crawfish fanatic, nor do I go crazy for peeling and eating them like majority of these southern folks, but these crawfish were OK. I enjoyed that they weren't as spicy as they usually are. The potatoes lacked the spiciness, which I liked the most. The corn slightly spicy, but with some natural sweetness. The crawfish were weakly small, lots of baby crawfishes and every blue moon I got lucky to find a huge one. Since we bought tickets online via Groupon and plus my mum friend stood in line to get us 10 lbs of crawfish we didn't have to stand in no long exhausting line...thank goodness. The setup is pretty straightforward more like the state fair vibe with concession stand of fried goodness galore, I spotted one Chinese booth, and a few slushie booths. All pricey, so do bring your cash. Some booths offer square for credit and debit transactions. The highlight of the festival was the live zydeco band, now them guys were getting it! They had the crowd going wild; dancing and singing. This is a great festival for people who enjoy people watching, as I noticed lots of individuals wearing everything under the sun. Even a few females who know they don't have the bikini body, but steady wearing out their big hanging bellies in those crop tops...my eyes!!! Located adjacent from Skallwag bar. Oh and free event parking across the street from Kemah Broadwalk.

Wow this was so much more impressive than I expected! We went on the 29th of Dec near the last…read moreday. Parking was easy,volunteers help usher you in and out of the parking area. It is free but they accept donations and we gladly obliged for the experience we enjoyed. We took my 8 year old autistic niece who just loved it! The displays are quite creative and they cast beautiful reflections in the bayou. There were a couple of snack huts, one was a cookie decorating place. Porta potties around and benches along the trail its well suited for littles up to the elderly. We really enjoyed this to end our holiday season.

Apparently this has been a tradition in Dickinson for more than a decade. It all started off when…read moretwo neighbors teamed up and began creating steel designs adorned with lights. Now, this winding trail of lights encompasses most of Paul Hopkins Park. I like this particular Festival Of Lights because you go by foot, and everyone in the family is invited - even the dog. (I saw quite a few on leashes.) And get ready for a beautifully lit park with all types of figures you can imagine: mariachis, Longhorn and Texas A&M signs, alligators (to represent those Dickinson Gators!), a NASA space shuttle and the like. Most of the time, signs request that you stay on the trail, but there are photo opps where you're permitted to stand side by side with figures for pictures - like the giant Santa sleigh with reindeer and a glistening palace with larger than life drummer boys. Also on site is a "cookie house" baking up holiday treats, a souvenir shop to purchase glowing tchotchkes, a concession stand selling popcorn, hot dogs, hot chocolate and more, and a seating area with picnic tables. You can also bring along you own coffee and snacks in tow, as I did (I bought those across the street at the convenience store before I knew about the vendors). And I love that it's all set in Paul Hopkins Park. You have wooden bridges to cross with a lovely view and the peaceful water below ... and even a few ducks and geese attempting to grab the attention of patrons. They joined us along for the trail walk! And as a special treat, it's completely free, but donations are accepted. If you go on a slow night, park in the lot (handicap permits can always park here). Busier nights, which require the help of traffic controllers, you're asked to park at the nearby church, True Cross, where they have free shuttles running to and fro. ...Or do as we did and find a spot across the street in the neighborhood and just walk on over. I recommend checking out their website for more information on the history of this community event and how you can also get involved. Volunteers always needed! Hurry and check this out before January 2, when it closes for the year.

First time here, visited Saturday night. What a nice family event with great food and drinks! Live…read moremusic was a plus

I paid $15 for admission and I was generally not impressed by the Pasadena Strawberry Festival…read more However, I'm not gonna rate it below three stars because for an average festival it faired well. It had plenty of rides. It had plenty of food stands. A little tip, buy your tickets online because to buy them in person requires standing in a 30-45 minute line. No one wants to do that. We bought ours onsite through our phones. By the time I got to the ticket booth, I could've been in and out of the festival. Inside the convention center is where you'll find the massive strawberry shortcake that's always advertised each year. It tasted regular to me but my grandparents loved the one I brought them. Maybe I just got a bad slice. It's cash only. $5. The ATM charges a 4.95 fee for withdrawal so bring cash ahead of time if you can. The exhibits throughout the convention center were really nice. It was a lot of different options but nothing out of the norm. I won't be going back next year. This was definitely a one-time thing. At least there were hardly any lines for the rides and the parking was free!

Since 2010- Friendswood Fine Arts/FFAIonline has been putting on this fun family friendly event…read more The goal of the event is to provide a voice to the local art community! This is a sponsored event which allows it to be free to the public with all sponsored proceeds going back into the local art community! One weekend out of the year this event visits Stevenson Park located in Friendswood, Texas. "Art in the Park" offers multiple art demonstrations, community art projects, music entertainment and children's activities for the public to enjoy. Most of the art on display is available for purchase. Be on the lookout for the "Tree of Life"! The "Tree of Life" is a nine foot tall walking tree! Inside that tree you will find Michael Shaffer who travels the world educating people of the importance of trees. Your jaw will drop if you have the pleasure of seeing this beautiful tree! Side note- he does not mind posing for a photo with you so get your camera out!

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.

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.

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.

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.