• September 15 - 23, 2017
• AMARILLO, TX.

From camel rides and carnival games to live music and PRCA rodeo shows, the Amarillo Tri-State Fair and Rodeo, staged every year in September, offers a variety of activities for the young and old.

• OCT 6th-8th, OCT 13th-15th, 2017
• Zilker Park in AUSTIN, TX.

Texas has some of the greatest music festivals in the nation. Held every year in September, the Austin City Limits Music Festival features over 130 bands on eight stages for the ultimate outdoor musical extravaganza.

• Sept. 29 - Oct. 22, 2017
• DALLAS, TX.

Texas boasts of being the biggest in everything, with the State Fair of Texas being no exception. The annual three-week fair offers a wide variety of activities for both children and parents, including live entertainment, auto shows, livestock, art competition, and the famous "Red River Shoot-out."

• Oct. 27 & 29, 2017
• FLATONIA, TX.

Texans love big chili cook-offs, and Czhilispiel is no exception. Staged every year in October, this feast brings chili cook-offs to the next level. Foot-eating competitions, dancing, live music, car shows, carnival rides, and a parade are just a few activities that families can participate in.

• November 1st-4th, 2017
• TERLINGUA, TX.

Food competitions and entertainment converge at the annual, four-day Terlingua International Chili Championship. Parents and children will enjoy the festival's live music, dancing, food competitions, and Championship Chili Cook-off.

• November 3rd - 12th, 2017
• NEW BRAUNFELS, TX.

Bringing a piece of German culture to Texas every year, the 10-day Wurstfest features more than 40 musical groups, dances, yodelers, special events, and food to entertain the entire family.