Houston is full of festival fun this weekend, celebrating everything from Korean culture to Texas country music. Here are 6 festivals to consider attending this weekend:
Oct. 13-16: Houston Italian Festival
The 38th annual event highlights Italian culture with a photography contest, sidewalk art contest, classic car show, adult bocce tournament, adult grape stomping contest, a pasta eating contest and children’s activities. The entertainment lineup will include several local musicians and the Houston International Folk Dancers. Italian craft beer and wine tastings will also take place during the festival. Admission is free all day Thursday and Friday until 4 p.m. Event proceeds will benefit local nonprofits. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 13), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 14-15), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Oct. 16). $5-$25. University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston. 713-524-4222. www.houstonitalianfestival.com
Oct. 15: Ziegenbock Music Festival
The 14th annual event combines the best of Texas county music with a local favorite, Ziegenbock beer. This year’s lineup includes 20 artists on three stages featuring Cody Johnson, Roger Creager, Kevin Fowler and Josh Abbott Band. Food, beverages and merchandise will be available at booths throughout the venue. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $29.50-$125. Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston. 281-807-8700. www.shrp.com/events/detail/ziegenbock-music-festival
Oct. 15: Korean Festival
This annual event, hosted by The Korean-American Society of Houston, showcases Korean culture in the heart of downtown Houston. The daylong event will exhibit traditional Korean dancers, Korean folk musicians, TaeKwonDo masters and Korean-American musicians. The festival is free and open to the public. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston. www.kashouston.org/korean-festival/










