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Posted on: September 3, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Residents invited to show their skills at Tejas Fest competitions

Tejas Fest. October 4th and 5th in downtown Victoria. Free admission.

Visitors to the City of Victoria’s first-ever Tejas Fest will be able to enjoy some friendly competition as they show off their skills in cornhole, margarita making and more.

The festival Oct. 4-5 in downtown Victoria will include the following competitions:

  • Bikes, Trikes & Power Wheels Car Show (hosted by Hot Rod Tour of Texas)
  • Tejas Fest Cornhole Tournament
  • Margarita contest
  • Tamale-eating contest

“Tejas Fest is about celebrating Victoria’s unique blend of cultures, and our event lineup reflects that,” said Discover Victoria Texas Director Joel Novosad. “Residents will have opportunities to enjoy a variety of competitions throughout the two-day festival, whether as a participant or as a spectator.” 

How to sign up

To sign up for competitions and to view event details, including start times and registration fees, visit www.victoriatx.gov/tejas-fest

For more information about the Bikes, Trikes & Power Wheels Car Show, contact Hot Rod Tour of Texas. For information about other competitions, contact Discover Victoria Texas at 361-485-3116 or discovervictoriatexas@victoriatx.gov

Become an underwriter

Discover Victoria Texas is seeking underwriters for the contests listed above and for many other festival activities.

Benefits of becoming an underwriter include naming rights to the activity or the area where it is held, VIP passes, booth space and inclusion on the Tejas Fest volunteer shirts.

To learn more about becoming a Tejas Fest sponsor or underwriter, visit www.victoriatx.gov/tejas-fest-sponsors

Stay connected

To learn more about Tejas Fest and other events in Victoria, visit www.discovervictoriatexas.com

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