January:

McAllen International Travel Show at the McAllen Convention Center. www.internationaltravelshow.com

Texas Citrus Fiesta in Mission see the coronation of Queen Citrianna, enjoy the Product Costume Show, have fun at a carnival, barbeque, the Parade of Oranges and more. www.texascitrusfiesta.org

Longest Causeway Run & Wellness Walk features a 10K Run and 3-Mile Fitness Walk from Port Isabel across the Queen Isabella Causeway to South Padre Island. website

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FEBRUARY:

Charro Days in Brownsville is a weeklong event celebrating the spirit of two cultures between the border towns of Brownsville and Matamoros. www.charrodaysfiesta.com

Fiesta Edinburg is a weeklong celebration that takes place at the Municipal Park. Major attractions such as the Heart of America Carnival, regional food, arts/crafts plus top notch entertainment are a large draw to this community festival. www.edinburg.com

Harlingen Rotary Shrimp Fest - Harlingen Rotary Club

PRCA Rodeo is the "Biggest Little Rodeo in Texas," takes place in Los Fresnos. You will enjoy food, a carnival, arts & crafts and a stock show. www.lfrodeo.com

The Ocelot Conservation Festival showcases this endangered wild cat with programs and activities for adults and children. www.fws.gov

Starr County Youth Fair in Rio Grande City has competitive contests in livestock, arts & crafts, baking, farm shop and educational posters. Other highlights include a Saturday morning parade, carnival, rodeo, talent show, pageant, petting zoo, youth scrambles, food and fun events for the entire family. starrcountyyouthfair.com

Fiesta de La Feria features live bands, an art exhibit, raffle, car show, food and merchandise booths and much more. cityoflaferia.com

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MARCH:

Air Fiesta at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Brownsville.
www.rgvcaf.org

BorderFest is a four-day festival in Hidalgo that celebrates a different country every year. myborderfest.com

RGV Livestock Show in Mercedes features a rodeo, carnival, nightly dances, games, contests and other entertainment. rgvls.com

Dia del Tourista (Tourist Appreciation Day), held in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, is a street festival with food, entertainment and great shopping.

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APRIL:

Onion Festival in Weslaco has live music and the Onion Eating Contest; Strolling acts and magicians; games, storytellers, arts & crafts and much more. weslaco.com

Viva Verde Earth Day Festival at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen is a Family festival celebrating Planet Earth with live animals, arts & crafts, music, entertainment and food. quintamazatlan.com

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MAY:

Dragonfly Days in Weslaco at the Valley Nature Center and Estero Llano Grande State Park. weslaco.com

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JUNE: Blues on the Hill at McKelvey Park in Harlingen features national and international Blues Music Artists. bluesonthehillharlingen.com

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JULY:

McAllen's Fourth of July "Concert in the Sky" is great fireworks display. exploremcallen.com

Edinburg Texas Cook'em features T-Bone steak, chicken, ribs and brisket. There are fireworks, live music and a family fun zone. edinburg.com

Port Mansfield Fishing Tournament port-mansfield.com

Texas International Fishing Tournament on South Padre Island. tift.org

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AUGUST

Ladies Kingfish Tournament on South Padre Island. spichamber.com

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SEPTEMBER:

Cinesol Film Festival celebrates the achievement of filmmaking and bringing voice and vision through film and video directly to border communities. cinesol.com

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OCTOBER:

Palmfest International Folklife Celebration at the McAllen Convention Center. palmfest.com

Latin Jazz Festival in Brownsville artsinbrownsville.org

Texas Butterfly Festival at Bentsen RGV State Park World Birding Center in Mission, TX. texasbutterflyfestival.com

The Taste of Harlingen showcases local restaurants and their culinary expertise. tasteofharlingen.com

Wild in Willacy Boot Fest in Raymondville is a nature and heritage festival with field trips, ranch tours, cook-offs and other family activities. wildinwillacy.com

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NOVEMBER

Harlingen Birding Festival features a trade show, a variety of seminars and field trips. rgvbf.org

Veterans Day Parade in Pharr boasts fireworks at the PSJA Stadium, along with a program of great entertainment. pharr-tx.gov

Veterans Day Parade at the Iwo Jima Monument in Harlingen myharlingennews.com

Lights for Life Ceremony at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. valleybaptist.net

World's Champion Shrimp Cook-Off in Port Isabel features live entertainment, crafts and over a ton of fresh Gulf shrimp prepared by professional and amateur chefs who compete for top honors. portisabelchamber.com

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DECEMBER:

Port Isabel's Christmas Lighted Boat Parade. portisabelchamber.com

Hidalgo Festival of Lights has nine locations featuring an illuminated parade, concerts, live reindeer and trolley tours. facebook

Edinburg Night of Lights Parade has live family entertainment, music, food booths, games, a lighted parade, plus a visit from Santa Claus! edinburg.com

Zoo Nights and Lights at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, a holiday event for the whole family. gpz.org

Celebrate New Year's with McAllen's own ball drop. exploremcallen.com

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Explore the websites of Rio Grande Valley cities for more events and information.