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/

Oct. 15: East End Street Fest


Geared toward students interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment or art industries, this event celebrates the heritage of Houston’s historic East End. The day’s events will include performances by more than 10 bands including Latin Grammy award-winner David Lee Garza, a taco-eating contest and the crowning of the East End Rey and Reina. Educational panels and workshops will also be held at the Telento Bilingue Houston. Event proceeds will benefit the Houston Firefighters Association. 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m. $10-$12 (free for children ages 12 and younger). 2600 Navigation Blvd., Houston. www.eastendstreetfest.com

Oct. 15: Lunada 2016


Lunada, or “night of the full moon,” celebrates a Mexican and Latin American tradition annually in Houston. Produced by the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston, the cultural event will highlight Latin American customs with a performance by the Texas Medical Center Orchestra. The event is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. Free (tickets required). Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 281-373-3386. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com

Oct. 15-16: Texas Renaissance Festival


This fall favorite takes festivalgoers back in time to the world of joisting, knights and old English. With a different theme every weekend, this weekend will focus on “1001 Dreams” filled with fairies, wizards and elves. The weekend events will include a fantasy costume contest and a dragon wing-eating contest. Children get in free on Sundays. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $11.95-$79.95. 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission. 800-458-3435. www.texrenfest.com