Annual Event
Memorial Weekend Bash
May 24-26, 2013
Be sure to not miss all the fun of the Memorial Weekend Bash this Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26 in Riverside Park! Featuring over 20 Tejano bands including Siggno, Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Bobby Pulido, and more! Enjoy great activities like the IBCA-sanctioned BBQ cook-off, car and bike show, kickball tournament, and more!
May 24-26, 2013
Be sure to not miss all the fun of the Memorial Weekend Bash this Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26 in Riverside Park! Featuring over 20 Tejano bands including Siggno, Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Bobby Pulido, and more! Enjoy great activities like the IBCA-sanctioned BBQ cook-off, car and bike show, kickball tournament, and more!
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Victoria Bach Festival
June 1-8, 2013
Multiple venues
An entire week of innovative and engaging musical experiences unfold during the Victoria Bach Festival. Named a “Texas Treasure” by National Public Radio, the festival is a mix of intimate concerts by outstanding soloists and chamber groups as well as symphonic performances.
To see the complete schedule of performances, download the 2013 Victoria Bach Festival Schedule here!
June 1-8, 2013
Multiple venues
An entire week of innovative and engaging musical experiences unfold during the Victoria Bach Festival. Named a “Texas Treasure” by National Public Radio, the festival is a mix of intimate concerts by outstanding soloists and chamber groups as well as symphonic performances.
To see the complete schedule of performances, download the 2013 Victoria Bach Festival Schedule here!
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Dig Our History Days
June 14-17, 2013
Inaugural event focusing on the rich history of Victoria and the Coastal Bend! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience as you participate in a FREE public archeology dig in historic De Leon plaza! Enjoy guided historic driving and walking tours, guided historic courthouse tours, guided Evergreen Cemetery tours, history lectures and exhibits, and children's activities!
June 14-17, 2013
Inaugural event focusing on the rich history of Victoria and the Coastal Bend! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience as you participate in a FREE public archeology dig in historic De Leon plaza! Enjoy guided historic driving and walking tours, guided historic courthouse tours, guided Evergreen Cemetery tours, history lectures and exhibits, and children's activities!
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Czech Heritage Festival
September 22, 2013
Victoria Community Center
The Czech Heritage Festival features live polka music, a Tarok tournament, traditional arts & crafts, Czech foods, a homemade beer & wine show, live demonstrations, and exhibits of historical Czech items. 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Admission $6 for adults and free for those younger than 15.
361-575-0820
September 22, 2013
Victoria Community Center
The Czech Heritage Festival features live polka music, a Tarok tournament, traditional arts & crafts, Czech foods, a homemade beer & wine show, live demonstrations, and exhibits of historical Czech items. 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Admission $6 for adults and free for those younger than 15.
361-575-0820
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Bootfest
October 4-5, 2013
De Leon Plaza
Honoring our region's rich ranching heritage and celebrating all things boots, Bootfest offers FREE concerts featuring rising Texas and Nashville country bands. Also FREE Kids Corral, 75 arts & crafts vendors, 20 food vendors, boot makers and boot artisans. Come join the fun in historic Downtown Victoria.
361-485-3116
October 4-5, 2013
De Leon Plaza
Honoring our region's rich ranching heritage and celebrating all things boots, Bootfest offers FREE concerts featuring rising Texas and Nashville country bands. Also FREE Kids Corral, 75 arts & crafts vendors, 20 food vendors, boot makers and boot artisans. Come join the fun in historic Downtown Victoria.
361-485-3116
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South Texas Farm & Ranch Show
October 23-24, 2013
Victoria Community Center
This two-day show features over 125 exhibitors of the latest agricultural advancements, technology and farm and ranch machinery as well as 30 to 40 speakers addressing current issues in the agricultural industry.
361-575-4581
October 23-24, 2013
Victoria Community Center
This two-day show features over 125 exhibitors of the latest agricultural advancements, technology and farm and ranch machinery as well as 30 to 40 speakers addressing current issues in the agricultural industry.
361-575-4581
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Cemetery Tour
October 25-26, 2013
Evening tours of historic Evergreen Cemetery feature re-enactors who play out Victoria’s colorful and unequaled history in educational and entertaining vignettes. Ticketed event and hosted by Victoria Preservation, Inc.
361-573-1878
October 25-26, 2013
Evening tours of historic Evergreen Cemetery feature re-enactors who play out Victoria’s colorful and unequaled history in educational and entertaining vignettes. Ticketed event and hosted by Victoria Preservation, Inc.
361-573-1878
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Dia de los Muertos Festival
November 2, 2013
De Leon Plaza and the Nave Museum
Gather your family and friends to celebrate this free holiday block party, including a March of Remembrance, live music, performances by local school groups, ballet Folklorico dancers, kids arts & crafts area, and food & beverage vendors. Enjoy richly detailed, lovingly crafted Day of the Dead Altars and Retablos created by local artists and students inside the Nave Museum. Practiced for at least 3,000 years as far back as the Aztecs, the Day of the Dead is a joyous, sometimes macabre celebration of life, honoring loved ones who have passed on.
361-575-8227
November 2, 2013
De Leon Plaza and the Nave Museum
Gather your family and friends to celebrate this free holiday block party, including a March of Remembrance, live music, performances by local school groups, ballet Folklorico dancers, kids arts & crafts area, and food & beverage vendors. Enjoy richly detailed, lovingly crafted Day of the Dead Altars and Retablos created by local artists and students inside the Nave Museum. Practiced for at least 3,000 years as far back as the Aztecs, the Day of the Dead is a joyous, sometimes macabre celebration of life, honoring loved ones who have passed on.
361-575-8227
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Christmas in Victoria
December 6-7, 2013
Each year the City of Victoria's Parks and Recreation department hosts three fun-filled events in downtown Victoria to celebrate the holidays.
Christmas in the Park at De Leon Plaza - December 6, 2013
Annual Lighted Parade - December 7, 2013
Market Days - December 15, 2012
Christmas on the Square 2012 flyer.pdf
Lighted Christmas Parade 2012 Flyer.pdf
December 6-7, 2013
Each year the City of Victoria's Parks and Recreation department hosts three fun-filled events in downtown Victoria to celebrate the holidays.
Christmas in the Park at De Leon Plaza - December 6, 2013
Annual Lighted Parade - December 7, 2013
Market Days - December 15, 2012
Christmas on the Square 2012 flyer.pdf
Lighted Christmas Parade 2012 Flyer.pdf
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The Nutcracker
December 6-9, 2012
"It's a South Texas holiday tradition!" Victoria Ballet Theatre is proud to present its annual production of The Nutcracker. Featuring Victoria Ballet Theatre company dancers, nationally known guest artists and community members.
December 6-9, 2012
"It's a South Texas holiday tradition!" Victoria Ballet Theatre is proud to present its annual production of The Nutcracker. Featuring Victoria Ballet Theatre company dancers, nationally known guest artists and community members.
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Victoria Livestock Show
February 21-March 4, 2013
In Victoria February means it’s time for the annual Victoria Livestock show. Thousands of people attend every year to enjoy the parade, cook-off, carnival, karaoke contest, competitions,and of course some of the best livestock in South Texas. Go check out their website at www.victorialivestockshow.com for more information! For a complete schedule of events, download the Victoria Livestock Show Schedule.pdf here!
February 21-March 4, 2013
In Victoria February means it’s time for the annual Victoria Livestock show. Thousands of people attend every year to enjoy the parade, cook-off, carnival, karaoke contest, competitions,and of course some of the best livestock in South Texas. Go check out their website at www.victorialivestockshow.com for more information! For a complete schedule of events, download the Victoria Livestock Show Schedule.pdf here!
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Polo at McFaddin Ranch
March 16, 2013
McFaddin Ranch
As an annual fundraising event for the Nave Museum, enjoy a professional Polo Match in the refreshing countryside setting of McFaddin Ranch. Indulge in gourmet tailgate tastings, beer and wine, and bid on diverse auction items and one of a kind experiences. Relax to the sounds of musician Jerry James while children delight in a Kids’ Corral. Ticketed event.
361-575-8227
March 16, 2013
McFaddin Ranch
As an annual fundraising event for the Nave Museum, enjoy a professional Polo Match in the refreshing countryside setting of McFaddin Ranch. Indulge in gourmet tailgate tastings, beer and wine, and bid on diverse auction items and one of a kind experiences. Relax to the sounds of musician Jerry James while children delight in a Kids’ Corral. Ticketed event.
361-575-8227
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Victoria TX Independent Film Festival
April 4-7, 2013
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown Victoria
New in 2012, the Texas Artists Cultural Alliance (TACA) presents a three-day film festival immediately following SxSW in Austin. The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival features dramas and animated films of both short and feature length. Film directors, producers and actors join the festival to talk about their work and answer questions from those who attend.
361-935-8843
Find Hotel Specials for this event on the main menu bar.
April 4-7, 2013
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown Victoria
New in 2012, the Texas Artists Cultural Alliance (TACA) presents a three-day film festival immediately following SxSW in Austin. The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival features dramas and animated films of both short and feature length. Film directors, producers and actors join the festival to talk about their work and answer questions from those who attend.
361-935-8843
Find Hotel Specials for this event on the main menu bar.
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Historic Homes Tour
April 6-7, 2013
Each year Victoria Preservation, Inc. provides guided tours of five historic homes that may include late Victorian, Queen Anne, and craftsman style bungalows. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to view the inside of the some of the most elegant homes in old Victoria. Tickets available March 2013.
361-573-1878
April 6-7, 2013
Each year Victoria Preservation, Inc. provides guided tours of five historic homes that may include late Victorian, Queen Anne, and craftsman style bungalows. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to view the inside of the some of the most elegant homes in old Victoria. Tickets available March 2013.
361-573-1878
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Scott Taylor Band Crawfish Festival
April 13, 2013
The Second Annual Scott Taylor Band Crawfish Fest has been finalized. The date will be Saturday April 13 at the Victoria Community Center and will go from Noon – Midnight. Gates will open at 11:00 Am. There will be two stages with NON-STOP MUSIC! The line up will be: Charlie Robison Scott Taylor Band Jarrod Birmingham Stewart Mann and the Statesboro Revue The Pear Ratz, The Washers, Raven Cliff The Majestics, Clay Crockett and the Shotgun Riders, Jeremy Halliburton Matt Thigpen, Richie Allbright, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Captain Legendary Band, Robert Cline Jr., Earl Huggy Bear Hinton, The Southern Drive Band, and Matt Moeller. Download the 2013 Crawfish Festival Schedule.pdf here!
April 13, 2013
The Second Annual Scott Taylor Band Crawfish Fest has been finalized. The date will be Saturday April 13 at the Victoria Community Center and will go from Noon – Midnight. Gates will open at 11:00 Am. There will be two stages with NON-STOP MUSIC! The line up will be: Charlie Robison Scott Taylor Band Jarrod Birmingham Stewart Mann and the Statesboro Revue The Pear Ratz, The Washers, Raven Cliff The Majestics, Clay Crockett and the Shotgun Riders, Jeremy Halliburton Matt Thigpen, Richie Allbright, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Captain Legendary Band, Robert Cline Jr., Earl Huggy Bear Hinton, The Southern Drive Band, and Matt Moeller. Download the 2013 Crawfish Festival Schedule.pdf here!
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JAM Fest
April 19-20, 2013
De Leon Plaza
Jazz, Art and More! A music and street festival that includes live music, food vendors, fine arts & crafts, car exhibits, petting zoo, quick draw artists and more! Friday, April 19 7:00pm - Live music by "Jaggery" 8:00pm - Live music by "Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys" Free nighttime film screening of "My Father and the Man in Black", presented by the Victoria TX Independent Film Festival Saturday, April 20 Festival opens at noon 5:00pm-6:30pm - The Scott Taylor Band 7:00pm-8:30pm - Monte Montgomery 9:00pm-10:30pm - Delbert McClinton For a complete schedule of events, download the JAM Fest 2013 Schedule.pdf Vendors interested in booth space may contact Victoria Parks and Rec after February 1st. 361-485-3200
April 19-20, 2013
De Leon Plaza
Jazz, Art and More! A music and street festival that includes live music, food vendors, fine arts & crafts, car exhibits, petting zoo, quick draw artists and more! Friday, April 19 7:00pm - Live music by "Jaggery" 8:00pm - Live music by "Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys" Free nighttime film screening of "My Father and the Man in Black", presented by the Victoria TX Independent Film Festival Saturday, April 20 Festival opens at noon 5:00pm-6:30pm - The Scott Taylor Band 7:00pm-8:30pm - Monte Montgomery 9:00pm-10:30pm - Delbert McClinton For a complete schedule of events, download the JAM Fest 2013 Schedule.pdf Vendors interested in booth space may contact Victoria Parks and Rec after February 1st. 361-485-3200
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Downtown Rhythms
April 25, 2013
Victoria Symphony proudly invites you to join us for an evening of Food, Families, and Fun at the annual free family concert Downtown Rhythms. Under the leadership of Maestro Darryl One, the Symphony will perform selection from pops, jazz, and movie favorites.
Festivites are from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at DeLeon Plaza.
361-576-4500
April 25, 2013
Victoria Symphony proudly invites you to join us for an evening of Food, Families, and Fun at the annual free family concert Downtown Rhythms. Under the leadership of Maestro Darryl One, the Symphony will perform selection from pops, jazz, and movie favorites.
Festivites are from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at DeLeon Plaza.
361-576-4500
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Cinco de Mayo-La Celebracion
May 4, 2013
Cinco de Mayo – La Celebracion will be held May 4, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm in DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victoria. La Celebracion will feature live music, food, crafts, folklorico dancers, and a kids play area. Always a great time and fun for all ages. Come out and join us for Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, and lots of family fun. For over 25, the Minority Business Council of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce has brought you the Cinco de Mayo Celebracion and this year will be bigger and better than ever.
Musical lineup includes: 12:00 noon – 1:00pm VISD Ballet Folklorico 1:15pm – 2:15pm VISD Mariachi 3:00pm – 3:45pm Presion 2:45pm – 4:00pm YMCA Ladies Zumba Dancers 4:00pm – 5:00pm Grupo Vida 5:00pm – 5:15pm YMCA Ladies Zumba Dancers 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm 24/7 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm Drum Line 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm S.A.G. Los Amigos 7:45 pm – 9:15 pm Elida Reyna y Avante 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Jay Perez Admission is FREE, so come out and enjoy the festivities. Proceeds for this event in part provide scholarships for deserving minority students to attend Victoria College and the University of Houston-Victoria. For more information call (361) 573-5277.
May 4, 2013
Cinco de Mayo – La Celebracion will be held May 4, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm in DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victoria. La Celebracion will feature live music, food, crafts, folklorico dancers, and a kids play area. Always a great time and fun for all ages. Come out and join us for Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, and lots of family fun. For over 25, the Minority Business Council of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce has brought you the Cinco de Mayo Celebracion and this year will be bigger and better than ever.
Musical lineup includes: 12:00 noon – 1:00pm VISD Ballet Folklorico 1:15pm – 2:15pm VISD Mariachi 3:00pm – 3:45pm Presion 2:45pm – 4:00pm YMCA Ladies Zumba Dancers 4:00pm – 5:00pm Grupo Vida 5:00pm – 5:15pm YMCA Ladies Zumba Dancers 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm 24/7 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm Drum Line 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm S.A.G. Los Amigos 7:45 pm – 9:15 pm Elida Reyna y Avante 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Jay Perez Admission is FREE, so come out and enjoy the festivities. Proceeds for this event in part provide scholarships for deserving minority students to attend Victoria College and the University of Houston-Victoria. For more information call (361) 573-5277.
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Art Car Victoria Parade and Festival
May 18, 2013
Make sure to grab your spot in beautiful downtown Victoria for the annual Art Car Parade and Festival! Presented by the Nave Museum, this spectacle features over 50 moving works of art. When the parade is complete, make your way over to the Nave Museum for the free family festvial. See the museum's new exhibit by Houston-based artist Carter Ernst, "Fur Bitten", enjoy great foods and craft activities, and get an up-close look at the parade vehicles!
May 18, 2013
Make sure to grab your spot in beautiful downtown Victoria for the annual Art Car Parade and Festival! Presented by the Nave Museum, this spectacle features over 50 moving works of art. When the parade is complete, make your way over to the Nave Museum for the free family festvial. See the museum's new exhibit by Houston-based artist Carter Ernst, "Fur Bitten", enjoy great foods and craft activities, and get an up-close look at the parade vehicles!
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Market Days
Spring and Fall
De Leon Plaza
The Victoria Parks and Recreation Department hosts Market Days in Downtown Victoria featuring vendors from all over the state. Browse more than 100 vendors selling unique gift items and handmade goods.
Market Days are held every third Saturday March through May. Also held the third Saturday in November and the second Saturday in December.
361-485-3200
Spring and Fall
De Leon Plaza
The Victoria Parks and Recreation Department hosts Market Days in Downtown Victoria featuring vendors from all over the state. Browse more than 100 vendors selling unique gift items and handmade goods.
Market Days are held every third Saturday March through May. Also held the third Saturday in November and the second Saturday in December.
361-485-3200
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Memorial Weekend Bash
Riverside Park
12:00 pm
Features over 20 Tejano bands, cook-off, kids activities, and more!
more info
Riverside Park
12:00 pm
Features over 20 Tejano bands, cook-off, kids activities, and more!
more info
Old Victoria Driving Tour
Recently, a prominent Texan was quoted as saying that old Victoria is one of the prettiest places in Texas. After taking a quick mental tour around the Lone Star state, stopping at some of my favorite places along the way, I decided he was spot on. Founded by Martin de Leon in 1824 and with more than 100 landmarks and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, old Victoria provides a charming home for residents and businesses and a stunning backdrop for festivals and special events. The distinctive design of architect Jules C. Leffland can be seen in many of the homes in old Victoria and noted Texas architect J. Riely Gordon designed the 1892 Victoria County courthouse, voted one of the ten favorite historic courthouses in Texas.
An easy way to explore our downtown is to pick up one of our new Old Victoria Driving Tour Guides here at the Victoria CVB Visitor Information Center and head on down Main Street to De Leon Plaza where the tour begins. The driving tour guide and map will help you wind your way through our historic downtown as well as provides a photograph and the story of each of the 84 truly amazing, historic buildings and sites included in the tour. It also describes a couple other important historic sites like Tonkawa Bank and Evergreen Cemetery and tells the story of why Victoria is known for La Calle de Los Diez Amigos, the Street of 10 friends.
I have the privilege of both living and working in old Victoria. I love to stomp around downtown, feeling history ooze between my toes or ride my bike through the neighborhoods, imagining the breeze is whispering stories of old as I pass by each gem. I confess a particular fondness for numbers 74 and 75 on the driving tour. Both of these grand old dames are survivors, for sure. They were built in Indianola and withstood the devastating 1886 hurricane after which time their owners wisely dismantled them and moved them to Victoria. I dont mean to take away from the other historic buildings on the tour; each one is specialwitha fascinating story ofits own.
Do yourself a huge favor and invite your favorite someone along on the old Victoria driving tour. Enjoy the beauty of Victoria and step back in time for just a little while. view more...