Sep 21 to Sep 23, 2018     InTouch Plano Balloon Festival

Plano, TX - Oak Point Park 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy

Entertainment stages, Saturday fireworks show, special kids activities, sky divers, an enormous variety of food to tempt your taste buds, merchandise and handmade products, and of course the incredible hot air balloons - Festival is 39 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 38, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-105000, 972-867-7566, See website

Sep 22 to Sep 23, 2018     United Plur Music Festival

Leander, TX - 16107 FM 2769

Live Music Beach Festival Two Day Weekend Event 3 Stages 60 Live EDM DJs & Top 40 Music Artists Performances A True PlurFamily Atmosphere 16+ - Festival is 1 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 20, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-5000, 813-479-8492,

Sep 23 to Sep 23, 2018     Houston Jerk Fest

Houston, TX - 8888 West Bellfort Boulevard

Community and culture are brought together with food, family, music and fun. Centered around a Jerk cook-off competition. Features performances by Wayne Wonder, Naila Blackman, The Galaxy Band, The J-Unit Band, - Festival is 3 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 15, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-7,500, (832) 922-726, See website

Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2018     Galveston Island Shrimp Festival

Galveston, TX - 2314 Strand st, 23rd and Strand St.

Two full days of shrimp, music, friends, and fun - Festival is 9 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 40, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-10000, 4097700999, See website

Sep 29 to Sep 29, 2018     MuckFest to End MS

Parker, TX - Southfork 3700 Hogge Road

A Fun Mud Run! Register to do this muddy 5K obstacle course event for charity. - Festival is 6 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 3, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-500, 972-442-7800, See website

Oct 5 to Oct 7, 2018     Snyder Bike Rally

Snyder, TX - 900 E. Coliseum

Snyder Bike Rally is a hometown, Old Fashioned Motorcycle Rally, low key, lots of fun. music and entertainment. - Festival is 3 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 30, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1200, 325-207-7940, See website

Oct 5 to Oct 6, 2018     Rhome Raging Chili Cookoff

Rhome, TX - 209 S. Virginia Ln.

CASI sanctioned chili cookoff. Vendors, food trucks, and children’s games. - Festival is 1 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 25, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-300, 8173437747,

Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2018     Pottery in the Park Arts Festival

Fort Worth, TX - 3300 Bryant Irvin Rd

A variety of artists of hand-crafted items along the Trinity River. Live raku firings, demonstrations, pottery raffle, studio tours - Festival is 16 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 50+, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-1000+, 817-681-1335,

Oct 6 to Oct 6, 2018     Dog Days of Denton

Denton, TX - 2217 North Carroll Boulevard

Celebration of man’s best friend, Free event open to all dog lovers! - Festival is 25 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 0, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-900, 940-218-1560, See website

Oct 10 to Oct 14, 2018     Rockport-Fulton Seafair

Rockport, TX - 101 Seabreeze Drive

Celebrate the sea! Fresh from the bay seafood, live name headliners/local entertainment, arts & crafts, Gumbo & Chili cook-offs, Just Desserts & Salsa Competition, kids activities, water sports activities and crab races! - Festival is 43 years old.
Est # of food vendors- tba, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- tba, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-1500, (361) 729-644, See website

Oct 12 to Oct 14, 2018     ArmeniaFest

Carrollton, TX - 1805 Random Rd.

Folk dances, special exhibits, church tours, delicious offerings of food, and other activities. Great family outing environment. Free admission. Free parking. 10/12 5pm-10pm, 10/13 12pm-10pm, 10/14 12pm-5pm - Festival is 23 years old.
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-1500, 2142223328, See website

Oct 13 to Oct 13, 2018     Plano International Festival

Plano, TX - Haggard Park, 901 East 15th Street

The area’s largest cultural event offers food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy multicultural music and dance performances, ethnic food trucks, and cultural displays from over 100 countries. - Festival is 12 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 20, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-20000, 214-495-7838, See website

Oct 13 to Oct 14, 2018     Edom Art Festival

Edom, TX - Farm to Market Road 279

High quality fine Art & fine crafts show set on the exhibit grounds of the Edom Craft Community featuring great artists, delicious food, original Texas songwriter & local wineries. - Festival is 46 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 75, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-10,000, 903-852-6473, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2018     Steinfest

Plano, TX - 998 E 15th Street

Don't miss Plano's Oktoberfest: German bier & sausage, contests and games, arts and crafts, live music, polka band, weiner dogs, stein racing and so much more! - Festival is 3 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 20, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 20, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-5000, 972-468-1588, See website

Oct 19 to Oct 21, 2018     Dallas Fan Days

Irving, TX - 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

One of the best comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming events in Texas, filled with exciting family-friendly activities, celebrity and comic guests, and much more! - Festival is years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-, 9722471369, See website

Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2018     Fundraiser Fall Festival

Houston, TX - 8400 Mykawa Rd

Proceeds from this Carnival will benefit; “The Periwinkle Foundation” who develops and provides programs that positively changes the lives of children, young adults - Festival is 1 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3-4, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 15-20, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-500+, 504-446-4637, See website

Oct 27 to Oct 27, 2018     Omaha Fall Fest & Chili Cook Off

Omaha, TX - 301 E. Main Street

Chili Cook Off, The Punisher Monster Truck, Country Fair & Bake Sale, Carnival Games & Prizes, Bounce House, Bingo, Kids and Canine Costume Contests, Hat Contests, Karaoke, Food, Vendors in the Omaha City Park. - Festival is 30 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 3, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 35, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-450, (903) 563-923,

Oct 27 to Oct 27, 2018     National Championship Barbecue Cookoff

Meridian, TX - 314 River St.

Teams compete for 2018 Grand Champion, Buy People’s Choice Tickets to taste BBQ. Activities include: Carnival, Huge Car Show, Music, Vendors & Wine Tasting Tent. Hrs 9–5 Cost is $6, 12 and under free
- Festival is 31 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-3,000, 254-435-6113, See website

Nov 10 to Nov 10, 2018     Big Star Texas Night

Burton, TX - 550 hwy 237

Enjoy music by Sean Orr and music legend Dale Watson, and mouthwatering steak/chicken dinner. - Festival is 8 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 0, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-500, 9792514078, See website

Nov 10 to Nov 11, 2018     Turtle Creek Arts Festival

Dallas, TX - 3505 Maple Ave

Painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters! Artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, an Emerging Artists Pavilion, a children’s play area, 10am-5pm - Festival is 2 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 5, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? No
Est. attendees-10000, 4048731222, See website

Nov 16 to Jan 6, 2019     Magical Winter Lights

La Marque, TX - 1000 FM 2004

Features 8 themed sections, a Holiday Market Square with food court & shopping, the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus, acrobatic performances, Chinese arts and crafts, carnival rides & games, and so much more. - Festival is 3 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 10, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 100, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-150,000, (888) 560-585, See website

Nov 17 to Nov 18, 2018     Houston Turkish Festival

Houston, TX - 600 Louisiana street

Turkish food, coffee, live music, traditional folk dancing including the famous whirling dervishes, a kids’ corner filled with fun activities, arts & crafts, and a Grand Bazaar. - Festival is 26 years old. Festival has Juried Arts and Crafts
Est # of food vendors- 6, Food vendor apps open? No
Est # of non-food vendors- 40, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-10000, 7133096824, See website

Nov 22 to Dec 30, 2018     Prairie Lights

Grand Prairie, TX - 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway

Nightly through Dec. 30, 2018. Non-holiday Monday through Thursday, cars are $35. Prime Days (Dec. 10-21), Holidays and Friday through Sunday, cars are $45. - Festival is years old.
Est # of food vendors- , Food vendor apps open?
Est # of non-food vendors- , Non-food vendor apps open?
Est. attendees-, 9722378110, See website

Nov 30 to Nov 30, 2018     Dickens in Downtown Plano

Plano, TX - 901 E 15th Street

Annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, festive food and drink, lots of holiday music, live choral and dance performances, and Santa Claus! - Festival is 12 years old.
Est # of food vendors- 15, Food vendor apps open? Yes
Est # of non-food vendors- 20, Non-food vendor apps open? Yes
Est. attendees-4000, 972-941-5800, See website