Tejas Fest Draws Big Crowds in Downtown Victoria

The two-day festival also included 17 food vendors; a vendor market hosted by Mother Cluckers Downtown with more than 50 vendors; a car show hosted by Hot Rod Tour of Texas, which featured 62 vehicles; armadillo races; lucha libre; inflatables; a cornhole tournament that drew 23 teams; a petting zoo; a tamale eating contest; a margarita contest; and performances by VISD’s Ballet Folklorico, magician John O’Bryant and Mariachi Nuevo Victoria. So much great entertainment over the weekend.

Tejas Fest was a smashing success! Huge crowds on both Friday night and Saturday! Friday night's main stage lineup featured Tejano and Norteno Music with Lizz Garza Y Fantazzia, Ram Herrera, Las Fenix and the iconic Bobby Pulido!

Saturday night featured Texas Country and country with Jarrod Birmingham, Chris Cagle and Texas Country favorite, The Josh Abbott Band. Check out some cool moments below. We can't wait for next years event!

A big thank you to Leather Creations by Renee Wilke LLC for partnering with us to create a stunning custom leather strap for Bobby Pulido!, Chris Cagle, and Josh Abbott! Your craftsmanship and attention to detail truly made this gift one-of-a-kind. We’re proud to work with such a talented local artisan to bring something so special to this event. Thank you, Renee

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Congratulations to Tejas Fest Tamale Contest winner, Juan Neave. He ate 44 tamales in 10 minutes . How many tamales can you eat in one sit down?

Congratulations to Tejas Fest Margarita Crafting Contest winner, Danielle Garcia! She wins the title of 2024 Tejas Fest Margarita Master!