Spring is just around the corner. And in Houston, you know what that means – more festivities than you can shake a stick at! From food to fine arts, cars to canoes, there’s a fair, festival or market that’s sure to make you smile.

MARCH

March 1-20
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
Rodeo time has been a tradition in Houston since 1932, and the three-week extravaganza at NRG Park consumes the city every spring.

March 6
Azalea Trail
One of the surest signs of spring in Houston is the annual Azalea Trail.

March 12
Buffalo Bayou Regatta
The Buffalo Bayou Regatta is the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas.

March 17- 20
South West International Boat Show
The Southwest’s largest In-Water Boat Show returns to the Bay Area Houston.

March 20
Tour de Houston
The annual bike ride offers a unique way to view the city with routes winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, scenic districts and parks.

March 30- April 3
Shell Houston Open
Played at Redstone Golf Club’s Tournament Course, 156 of the world’s best golfers compete in the Shell Houston Open in pursuit of the $5 million-plus purse.

APRIL

April 8-17
WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival
WorldFest brings a blend of feature films, shorts, screenplays, TV commercials, music videos and documentaries to viewers throughout the area.

April 9
Art Car Parade
More than 250,000 spectators line downtown’s streets to view this parade, which showcases Houston’s most outlandish folk art creations on wheels.

April 16-17
Japan Festival
The Japan Festival celebrates the cultural heritage of Japan, showcasing music, dance and martial arts, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, origami and bonsai.

April 23-24
Houston Children’s Festival
Houston’s official family celebration is held annually in downtown Houston. The event offers a dazzling smorgasbord of exciting activities.

April 29- May 1
Bayou City Art Festival
The Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park kicks off spring as Houston’s premier outdoor fine arts event.

MAY

May 7-8
Houston Dragon Boat Festival
The annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival will showcase 30 teams competing along the banks of Buffalo Bayou at Allen’s Landing.

May 20-22
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
A barbecue cook-off, a beauty pageant, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and the world’s largest strawberry shortcake are all part of the Pasadena Strawberry Festival.

May 21-24
Carnival Houston Show + Parade
Celebrating Carnivals from around the world, this is an exciting an explosion of music, cuisine, revelry, costume parade and performances.

May 22
Houston Barbecue Festival
The annual barbeque event brings barbecue joint favorites together and welcomes new additions to the Houston Barbecue scene for a full day of barbecue focused fun.

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