Palmfest International Folklife Celebration 2016

From Palmfest International Folklife Celebration 2016 Website:

October 1 October 2
Oct 1 at 12 PM to Oct 2 at 10 PM in CDT
Saturday: 12PM - 11PM
Sunday: 12PM - 10PM

PalmFest 2016 is celebrating its 11th year Anniversary! Highlighting the unique and vibrant history of Deep South Texas October 1st and 2nd, we are rolling out the red carpet at the beautiful McAllen Convention Center on Ware Road & Expressway 83. PalmFest will feature major attractions, historical displays, art, family games, rides & activities, Cooking Competitions and demonstrations, live entertainment, diverse food & beverage. Over 50,000 people will enjoy the event inside the Convention Center and all around the grounds in the Oval Park & Reflecting Pond.

The McAllen Heritage Center museum of history and culture will once again feature the rich and colorful history of Deep South Texas with numerous displays inside the Convention Center. The popular outdoor Heritage Village in the Oval Park features an authentic cowboy campsite, the colorful American Indian Village complete with tipis and performances daily. You could find Civil war re-enactors roaming the festival grounds daily and you may also encounter the famous revolutionary- Pancho Villa! Inside displays include artisans at work; potters & leather works and the larger rail exhibit which is always a favorite with attendees of all ages.