Food festivals in Houston worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in Houston worth planning a trip around, by month.
The Original Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Houston is the early-October Greek food and culture weekend on Yoakum Boulevard.
TipSaturday evening is the lively shift with live music and dance; the pastitsio and loukoumades are the canonical orders.
The Texas Renaissance Festival at Todd Mission, northwest of Houston, runs weekends from 10 October to 29 November 2026, plus Thanksgiving Friday, 9 am to 8 pm, with food among the village shops.
TipThemed weekends run from Oktoberfest to Celtic Christmas; the food stalls change with them.
The World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest at NRG Park runs 25 to 27 February 2027 with more than 250 competing teams, and a public admission includes a Chuckwagon brisket plate.
TipThursday is the quiet day; Saturday is the big one. The Chuckwagon serves a free BBQ plate to ticket holders; the bigger team tents are invitation only.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park is the three-week March rodeo and concert series with carnival food, livestock auctions, mutton bustin'.
TipBuy ground passes online ahead of time. Tuesday and Wednesday are the quietest. Try a deep-fried Snickers and a turkey leg.
The Houston Barbecue Festival at the Humble Civic Center each April is the 25-vendor unlimited-sample BBQ event from the Houston BBQ team, with 1500 guests.
TipVIP ticket gets you in an hour early and the popular pitmasters' first cuts. General admission at 1pm is fine if you walk to the back booths first.
The Southern Smoke Festival in Houston is Chris Shepherd's October chef tasting fundraiser at Discovery Green, with national chef bites, top bartender pours.
TipTickets sell out within a week of announcement. The VIP tier is worth it for the indoor air-conditioned hospitality area.
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