Events in San Benito

As the birthplace of Conjunto music, San Benito never fails to have excellent musicians perform at all its annual events. If you’re a fan of live music, you’ll want to mark your calendar for events in San Benito held throughout the year, such as Happy Birthday TexasFest, ResacaFest, and the annual South Texas Music Festival. Head to this part of South Texas and spend a day—or the weekend—enjoying family fun activities, shopping, and jamming out to live music at entertaining annual events and festivals in San Benito.

March

Happy Birthday TexasFest
There’s no better way to celebrate Texas than two days filled with culture and fun!

At this free festival, experience historic battle reenactments, shop from arts and crafts vendors, watch performances from Rio Grande Valley folklorico dancers and Native American Indian dancers, and more before watching fireworks illuminate the night sky.
551 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway
San Benito, Texas 78586

May

Hog Waddle Country Concert & Cook-Off
Tip your hat to San Benito history at the third annual Hog Waddle, a day-long festival with live country and Tejano music, vendors, and family fun.
551 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway
San Benito, Texas 78586

July

ResacaFest
Sit back and relax next to the 80-foot-wide waterway that winds through the city of San Benito while listening to live music and celebrating the U.S.A. During this free day-long festival, you can shop from arts and crafts vendors and enjoy spectacular fireworks over the water once the sun sets. 
705 N Bowie Street
San Benito, TX 78586

September

South Texas Music Festival
Want to dance the night away? Head to the South Texas Music Festival and celebrate San Benito’s rich music history with live music from talented musicians, along with marketplace vendors, family-fun activities, and delicious festival food.
705 N Bowie Street
San Benito, TX 78586

December

Lighted Christmas Parade
Join in an annual tradition and ring in the holiday season with a festive parade! During the Lighted Christmas Parade, Downton San Benito comes to life with colorful floats and marching groups and horses, all putting their best foot forward to win a Christmas Parade award.
Sam Houston Boulevard
San Benito, TX 78586