PHOTO #1: Tejas Fest, Oct. 4-5 in downtown Victoria, will include armadillo racing sponsored by The Pet Resort on Main. Photo contributed by The Sparks Agency.
PHOTO #2: Tejas Fest, Oct. 4-5 in downtown Victoria, will include lucha libre wrestling matches.
PHOTO #3: Tejas Fest, Oct. 4-5 in downtown Victoria, will include a Kids’ Corral with inflatables and hands-on activities for children.
PHOTO #4: Tejas Fest, Oct. 4-5 in downtown Victoria, will include performances by trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick.
The City of Victoria’s first-ever Tejas Fest will feature a lineup of activities that pay homage to past festivals and incorporate new fun for residents to enjoy.
The festival Oct. 4-5 in downtown Victoria will include the following activities:
- Armadillo racing (sponsored by The Pet Resort on Main)
- Lucha libre (underwriting sponsorship available)
- Kids’ Corral (underwriting sponsorship available)
- Mother Cluckers Vendor Market (underwriting sponsorship available)
Trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick- Roving performances by Mariachi Nuevo Victoria
“Our first Tejas Fest will be one of the highlights of our yearlong bicentennial festivities,” said Discover Victoria Texas Director Joel Novosad. “As part of this celebration of Victoria’s past, present and future, we wanted the festival to include familiar elements of Bootfest and Armadillo Fest while crafting its own unique identity.”
Setting the stage(s)
On Saturday, festivalgoers will be invited to the Mother Cluckers Stage at the corner of Bridge Street and Constitution Street to enjoy the musical stylings of local bands, ballet folklorico and even a few magic tricks.
In addition to the previously announced mainstage lineup, the following performances are scheduled for Oct. 5:
- 10-11 a.m.: Zachary Grant (Performance Pavilion), Devyn Whittington (Mother Cluckers Stage)
- 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: J&B Duo (Performance Pavilion), Chelsey Markum (Mother Cluckers Stage)
- 12:15-12:45 p.m.: Magician John O’Bryant (Mother Cluckers Stage)
- 12:45-1:45 p.m.: Drew Oliver Band (Mother Cluckers Stage)
1:45-2:15 p.m.: Magician John O’Bryant (Mother Cluckers Stage)- 2:15-3:15 p.m.: Kool & Together (Mother Cluckers Stage)
- 3:15-4 p.m.: Victoria ISD Ballet Folklorico (Mother Cluckers Stage)
- 4-5 p.m.: Velvet Drive (Mother Cluckers Stage)
Stay connected
To learn more about Tejas Fest, including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.victoriatx.gov/tejas-fest.