Texas is turning up the heat this June with festivals celebrating everything from peaches to punk rock. Whether you’re craving jazz by the River Walk, a mosh pit moment, or a fried testicle tasting in Fredericksburg, there’s a party waiting for you. Here’s your lineup of standout events happening across the state.
San Antonio’s Juneteenth Jazz Crawl
When: June 19, 2025
Where: San Antonio River Walk
Imagine blues riffs floating down the river alongside jazz ensembles and spoken word performances. This progressive event moves from venue to venue along the River Walk, mixing culture and history with good music and great food.
Peach Jamboree & Rodeo
When: June 19–21, 2025
Where: Stonewall
If you’re looking for classic Texas small-town fun, this is it. The Peach Jamboree and Rodeo is Stonewall’s annual ode to peach season, packed with live music, a lively parade, rodeo events, and one of the best peach cobbler contests you’ll find anywhere. There’s even a pit-spitting competition for folks brave enough to give it a try. It’s family-friendly during the day, with beer gardens and a dance floor lighting up at night. Admission is super affordable, and most daytime events are free to wander.
AsiaFest
When: June 20, 2025
Where: Asia Society Texas Center, Houston
This annual celebration highlights Asian cultures through food, fashion shows, dance performances, and film screenings. It’s a family-friendly day packed with interactive art, K-pop dance battles, and traditional craft workshops.
Comicpalooza
When: June 20-22, 2025
Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Comicpalooza returns with panels from Marvel storyboard artists, cosplay contests, and gaming tournaments. The 2025 edition adds STEM workshops and a NASA-sponsored sci-fi zone, giving the pop culture festival an educational boost.
Rainbow on the Green
When: June 27, 2025
Where: Discovery Green, Houston
An outdoor concert and community celebration with drag shows, dance parties, and LGBTQ+ history tours. This year’s event expands to include a youth zone and intergenerational storytelling sessions.
Summer of Loud Festival
When: June 28, 2025
Where: Houston
Hard rock and heavy metal fans converge in Houston for a day of blistering guitar riffs, mosh pits, and headlining acts. Expect local openers, food trucks, and a high-energy crowd.
Ticket prices vary by lineup.
Pride San Antonio: Bigger Than Texas
When: June 28, 2025
Where: Crockett Park, San Antonio
San Antonio’s largest Pride event features a parade, live performances, local vendors, food trucks, and community booths. The event draws families, allies, and LGBTQ+ Texans from across the state.
Admission is free, with VIP options available.
Cotton Fest
When: June 26-28, 2025
Where: Lubbock
Created by country artist William Clark Green, Cotton Fest brings country music’s biggest names to Lubbock for a three-day party. Concerts, a chili cook-off, and motorcycle rodeo keep the entertainment rolling.
Ticket prices start around $50 for single-day entry.
Texas Testicle Festival
When: June 28, 2025
Where: Bankersmith Saloon, Fredericksburg
Only in Texas could you find a festival dedicated to deep-fried Rocky Mountain oysters. Yep, you read that right. This tongue-in-cheek event at a lively Hill Country dance hall mixes live music, cold drinks, and adventurous eats. Not a fan of the signature dish? No worries — there’s snow crab, pork sandwiches, and plenty of local beer to wash it all down. It’s weird, it’s rowdy, and it’s a whole lot of fun.
Art in Eastwood Park
When: June 28-29, 2025
Where: El Paso
This community arts festival showcases painters, sculptors, and crafters from West Texas and beyond. Visitors can browse exhibits, meet artists, and shop for one-of-a-kind pieces while enjoying live performances and food vendors.
Admission is free.
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