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Texas Festivals - December

Here are some of the top festivals and annualy events in Texas during this month. Click on a link to go to the event's homepage or another source of information. Return to the Texas Festivals homepage for more, or to make an addition to this page.

Buda - Budafest Festival and Extravaganza
Held the first weekend in December in the small town of Buda, just south of Austin. Entertainment, arts and crafts, food and fun.

Galveston - Dickens on the Strand
A very popular event every early December. Galveston is transformed into Victorian-era England (that's Charles Dickens, natch, in the title) for a holiday festival with performers in period garb, games, food and lights.

Granbury - Candlelight Tour

Jefferson - Christmas Candlelight Tour

Palestine - Victoria Christmas Train Ride
Take a ride on the Texas State Railroad and enjoy the Christmas spirit. The turn-of-the-century steam engine depart Palestine on three weekends of the month (check website for details). Old World foods, strolling carolers and even Santa come along for the ride.

Port Isabel - Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Held early in the month, this water parade features sailboats, power boats and every kind of boat passing for review, decorated with lights and other Christmas accoutrements.

San Angelo - Christmas at Old Fort Concho

San Antonio - Fiesta de las Luminarias

San Marcos - Sights and Sounds of Christmas
Held annually along the banks of the San Marcos River the first weekend in December. This evening event offers many varied holiday-themed activities such as "A Visit to Historic Bethlehem," where children can pet a camel or churn butter. San Marcos Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1-888-200-5620

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